Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"

[First c10]

Thanks guys it is great to see it come together.

The exhaust is a dual 2-1/2" to 1-3". Muffler it is a magnaflow but it has a 3" cutout which in the video it was open about 50%. so I can cruise nice and quite or nice and loud

Posts start about 251... regarding the exhaust

[First c10]

Hey guys not a lot getting done since I am coaching football. But today I was able to get some sound deader installed on the kick panel areas of the cab. I also was able to sound deaden the actual kick panel and get the speakers test fit. Now I will be able to finish up the kick panel when it gets upholstered.
I also did not like how close the dimmer switch was to the kick panel so I desired to make an aluminum tapered block. Fits great and easily to use when needed.

[First c10]

I have a question for you guys.
The pictures show the front of the truck with amber or clear lenses.
Which one do you guys think?

[DWilbur]

Clear gets my vote

[swamp rat]

Yea clear looks better in this case as it has a blue hew to it. But that said I'm still kinda stuck on stock items for these trucks too.

[7dee2]

Amber, really nice contrast to the Blue. The clear looks really nice also for a more custom look. I would not mix but match either all clear lens or all colored for your truck. It's going to be sharp! 👍

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Clear gets my vote

Thank you! Hows your truck?

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Yea clear looks better in this case as it has a blue hew to it. But that said I'm still kinda stuck on stock items for these trucks too.

I agree also... tough decision

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Amber, really nice contrast to the Blue. The clear looks really nice also for a more custom look. I would not mix but match either all clear lens or all colored for your truck. It's going to be sharp! 👍

Thank you Brett! I am torn but I will get the truck together and put both styles on and see which I like best at the time.

[First c10]

Hey guys. Been a little busy coaching football but got a few fun things for the truck.
1600 watts of high end amplification and 10” kicker slimline comp subwoofers.
I will be building a custom woofer box out of MDF and will be mounted via the gas tank bolt holes. Picture will be uploaded as I build it.

[First c10]

Started working on the speaker box for behind the seat.
Figured best time to do it since the interior is not in and the paint stull needs to be wet sanded and re cleared.

I built this box out of 3/4” MDF for 2-10” kicker CRT woofers.
I used the gas tank mounts to secure the box in place. With the sound deadener in the cab the box is solid.
After the box is installed permanently I will build an accent panel from the top of the box to the cab.

[First c10]

I decided to recess the woofers so they would not stick out on the box.

Should give a smooth look behind the seat.

[nsulacountry]

Nice job on the box. I have been contemplating building one too.

Thinking one 10" or 12" sub in center and 6x9's on the ends. 3 chambers. Bad idea?

CT

[First c10]

Originally Posted by nsulacountry

Nice job on the box. I have been contemplating building one too.

Thinking one 10" or 12" sub in center and 6x9's on the ends. 3 chambers. Bad idea?

CT

Thank you!

I thought about 12" but really don't have the room or depth in my truck. I have aftermarket custom seats and wanted as make enough leg room as I could get so the 12" was out even the slimline!

If you go with a sub and a 6x9 you will differently have to separate the chambers or the sub will destroy the 6x9's.

I may add a small component set behind the seat belt area if i need it.

I have 6-1/2" Mids and 1" tweeters in the kick panals and a DVC in the center of the dash, plus the 2-10" Woofers. I hope it sounds good.
oh and I have 1600 watts of Audiocontrol amps.

[First c10]

Finally got the box fine tuned to fit behind the seat nice and tight.
I have to order the molded carpet kit. With the color scheme saddle and black I am not sure what to do with the carpet color....

[First c10]

Decided to use one of the gas tank bolt locations to run a ground stud through so I can ground the cab and the amps to the frame.

I installed a 12+ bulkhead lug in the floor to supply power to the fuses for the amps. I will get a picture of the power into the cab from under the truck when I get a chance.

[7dee2]

Great job on the box, you're going to have really great tunes!

[TA_C10]

Originally Posted by First c10

Decided to use one of the gas tank bolt locations to run a ground stud through so I can ground the cab and the amps to the frame.

I installed a 12+ bulkhead lug in the floor to supply power to the fuses for the amps. I will get a picture of the power into the cab from under the truck when I get a chance.

Looking great man. I'm taking notes. Question. I see your using a large gauge wire for grounding here. Most places I read say to use the flat ground straps instead so you don't get feedback into the wiring system causing things like your speakers to have feedback from vibrations and engine revs. What are your thoughts on this?

[First c10]

Thank you for the props.
I have installed grounds from the frame to cab kind of like what was stock.
The ground you see is basically for the amplifiers only. By installing the ground stud in the original nut that is welded to the cab that secured the original gas tank. I added the 4gauge ground to each amp then a 2 gauge ground under the cab to the frame.
From my experience the ground loop (engine noise)is usually caused from the signal equipment. Stereo, EQ etc.
I hope this makes sense.
I hope to get back on the truck next week.

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Looking great man. I'm taking notes. Question. I see your using a large gauge wire for grounding here. Most places I read say to use the flat ground straps instead so you don't get feedback into the wiring system causing things like your speakers to have feedback from vibrations and engine revs. What are your thoughts on this?

[TA_C10]

Originally Posted by First c10

Thank you for the props.
I have installed grounds from the frame to cab kind of like what was stock.
The ground you see is basically for the amplifiers only. By installing the ground stud in the original nut that is welded to the cab that secured the original gas tank. I added the 4gauge ground to each amp then a 2 gauge ground under the cab to the frame.
From my experience the ground loop (engine noise)is usually caused from the signal equipment. Stereo, EQ etc.
I hope this makes sense.
I hope to get back on the truck next week.

So if your stereo gets ground from the cab, and you have that big ground connected, will that cause issue? Or did I miss your point? My mustang always had engine noise in the stereo especially when I had my phone plugged into stereo with aux cable and also charging via cigarette lighter at same time. I don't want to make the same mistake in my truck but I don't really know what caused this...

[First c10]

On your application you would need a ground loop isolator.
It happens when you connect signal wiring like AUX cords and/or phone chargers to your stereo.

My son had the same probably you mentioned. I added the ground loop isolator on the rca connectors fixed the problem.

[TA_C10]

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions, much appreciated. And again, your attention to detail is awesome, I've taken notes and tweaked them a little for my own build I like what you've done so much. Keep up the good work, your gonna have a one of a kind really nice truck

Edit. I only grabbed technical ideas btw, didn't want it to sound bad like I'm stealing your hard work, gotta have my own design of course...

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[First c10]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions, much appreciated. And again, your attention to detail is awesome, I've taken notes and tweaked them a little for my own build I like what you've done so much. Keep up the good work, your gonna have a one of a kind really nice truck

Edit. I only grabbed technical ideas btw, didn't want it to sound bad like I'm stealing your hard work, gotta have my own design of course....

No worries use what you could use. I like when people use ideas they find here because if I can help someone that is great because many on here have helped me... probably way more than I have helped!!!
good luck!!

[First c10]

Hey guys I hope all is well and good fortune in the new year!!!

Update on the truck:
No pictures but we took the doors off to drill holes in the door and door jam for the rubber boots for door wiring.
We also took the hood and cowl off. We wet sanded all panels and will be re-clearing the truck with 3 heavy coats of clear starting today.
I cant wait to see the finishes product.....
Pictures by the weekend.

[First c10]

3 heavy costs of clear on tonight. Got to love a heated paint booth. I was watching from outside in the cold.
Cab is moving in tomorrow and will be cleared by the end of the day.

[DWilbur]

Very cool gota love that shiny paint.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Very cool gota love that shiny paint.

My painter said a total of 5 coats of clear. He said I won’t believe how flat and smooth it will be when it’s wet sanded and buffed.