Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"

[57taskforce]

Man that paint is killer! Really nice work!

[Ol Blue K20]

Looks awesome!!

[landarts]

Excellent Truck! Cant wait to see it 100% done. Great craftsmanship you have done with this truck.

[First c10]

Thank you guys!
Its been a long time coming and I cant wait to get it to 100%.
I was able to get the LED taillights (purchased from Robznob) and side marker lights installed. See video.

LED video

I was also getting my NOS taillight trim that I purchased from a forum member out and had to order new trim clips as I was missing some. I will use the OEM ones but just don't have enough.

Next is the tool box cover.

[First c10]

Hey guys so I am waiting on a few items for the bed so I thought I would start working on the interior. With the carpet kit I ordered I wanted to put holes in it without allowing the carpet to unravel so I used some 3/8" steel brake line. Heated it up with my torch. I used my all to mark the hole location and melted the carpet with the tubing. Worked pretty good. This particular hole is for my stereo amplifier board under my seats.

Also thank you guys for all the comments! I appreciate you guys checking out my build....Keeps me motivated!

[TA_C10]

Cool trick, I will remember this one.

[57taskforce]

That’s exactly how I did mine, stainless tubing and a propane torch. Makes for perfect holes.
Nice work!

[First c10]

I made a few new bedside fender supports out of stainless steel and went ahead and polished them up. Since the front of the bed is not as sturdy after the Fall Guy Doors install. I figured adding the supports would help a bunch. Now the bed sides are solid as a rock.

[First c10]

Hey guys I have a question.
Do you see any reason I cant put in the seat belt retractors behind the seat rather than on the sides of it?

See first and last picture I pulled from the site. The black seat photo is to show where it is supposed to be I guess versus where I want to put them. the blue seat picture is a stock seat belt.

I just have them mocked up and will probably install the seat just to see if they work.

Any reason this wont work or pose a problem?

[derotoreut]

Been a little while since I checked in. Got hit with Covid pretty hard. Looking great as usual. Keep it up. Like you said, spring is just around the corner.

[First c10]

2 day turn around for my speaker box and some panel pieces to get covered WOW!
I decided to take the hood C H E V R O L E T lettering and add it to the speaker box filler panel that goes between the window and the top of the box.
With the center counsel arm rest down you will see the CHEVROLET between the seats.
He also covered my interior sun visors. They look and feel great. I do have to order some interior paint to match the saddle color leather.
The last picture is how the box will look in the truck....

[Richard]

More progress, nice! Sub box looks good! Used to do custom install myself in the past and I am looking forward to doing a box for my truck. The lettering is a nice touch. Is the V going to be covered by something or is that a typo? Want shoulder belts myself. Been thinking about that kit. Not understanding the offset mounting with one bolt for the retractor. Does not seem as strong as factory.

[72 tigger]

Looking really good, nice craftsmanship as usual

[First c10]

Originally Posted by Richard

More progress, nice! Sub box looks good! Used to do custom install myself in the past and I am looking forward to doing a box for my truck. The lettering is a nice touch. Is the V going to be covered by something or is that a typo? Want shoulder belts myself. Been thinking about that kit. Not understanding the offset mounting with one bolt for the retractor. Does not seem as strong as factory.

Thanks Richard. The missing V in my post was a typo. At first I was like did I spell it incorrectly or forget to install a letter hahaha!!!! The offset bracket came with the kit from a forum member Tom(he has the kit for sale in the classified section. They are really nice). The bracket is supposed to offset forward but they stick out forward more then I like. I guess the flip of the bracket may be an issue with leverage during and accident. I will have to think about it thank you!
Building the box was fun as I too used to install custom stereos back in the day!!

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Looking really good, nice craftsmanship as usual

Thank you 72T. Now I am working on custom corner panels to hide the retractors and install a set of component speakers in.

[First c10]

I have been working on the interior or at least the stereo. I was able to get the rear cab corner panels made, covered and installed. Turned out pretty good I think. I still have to get the woofers installed and then I will take a completed picture.

[Richard]

Looks nice!

[First c10]

Got the speaker box, cab corner panels and seat belts installed for the last time. Wired up the speakers and was able to turn the stereo system on.
The AudioControl amplifiers are controlled with an internal DSP(digital sound processer). Which means you have to tune it with a computer but man it works great and sounds good so far! I did not get a picture with the laptop connected but you can see the blue USB cable connected to the passenger side amplifier. I do not have the front kick panel speaker in yet but when I do I think its going to sound awesome!!!

I am glad to have this completed so now I can get the seats in it and move to the next item on the list... More to come!

[First c10]

I tried something different. The Focal component speakers came with these pods. At first wanted to change them but I thought I would wrap them with the same floor wood vinyl of my bed.

The seats are the final install.

[derotoreut]

Excellent work as usual. I love following your build.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by derotoreut

Excellent work as usual. I love following your build.

Thanks Dan. I wish mine moved as fast as yours did. Hahaha. I want to enjoy the truck. But this spring/summer for sure.


So I figured I would keep up with the theme of carrying the bed wood in the cab. Since I covered the tweeter/speaker pods with the wood vinyl. I covered the shoulder belt bolt cover also. I am waiting on the 4wd shifter boot so I can get it installed.
Then I can get the door panels and the headliner.
Tonight I finished up the front grill and all the lighting wiring.
First time I have used LED flashers man they are loud.

Tomorrow I am back at it.

[72 tigger]

Making good progress- everything looks really nice

[70stroker]

I've been absent from this site for a few years now, I remember following this thread a few years ago when I did my 4x4 swap. Truck looks amazing, I love the blue on the truck!

[First c10]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Making good progress- everything looks really nice

Thank you 72T!

Originally Posted by 70stroker

I've been absent from this site for a few years now, I remember following this thread a few years ago when I did my 4x4 swap. Truck looks amazing, I love the blue on the truck!

Thank you 70S! Well I have been working on this truck for like 6-7 years....hahaha hopefully complete it by spring.

Here is a little video on my while tuning the motor. I am in the middle of tuning the MAF. its pretty close I just haven't went full throttle yet.

A little video so turn up the sound!!!

[Richard]

Sounds Good work on the progress!

Originally Posted by First c10

Thank you 72T!



Thank you 70S! Well I have been working on this truck for like 6-7 years....hahaha hopefully complete it by spring.

Here is a little video on my while tuning the motor. I am in the middle of tuning the MAF. its pretty close I just haven't went full throttle yet.

A little video so turn up the sound!!!

[57taskforce]

Looking awesome. That interior is really looking good!