Crash's 69 K10

[mud.man.rj]

yep...just a beauty, new screensaver...not many make it, she is special. Mind you my dad called me that when I was born...Hmmm. Really is a masterpiece.

[RCbowtie69]

Hey Crash,the trim looks sweet!!!!!!!It sets your truck off & the tail gate. Looks like you're ready for some shows now.I'm gald to have seen your truck from the start to the finsh,some say they never finish.Keep on Truckin''

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by trashmanryan

Looks awesome!!!
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Thanks Ryan...

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Very Very VERY NICE!!!!

Thank you….

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looks sweet mark!
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Thanks Kyle… It does look sweet.. Almost done…

Originally Posted by Zoomin

These are the pix I've been waiting for, and they do not disappoint.
Congrats on a job well done, guys!

Thanks Steve.. It looks even better in person…

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

yep...just a beauty, new screensaver...not many make it, she is special. Mind you my dad called me that when I was born...Hmmm. Really is a masterpiece.

Thank you… I am very happy with it..

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Hey Crash,the trim looks sweet!!!!!!!It sets your truck off & the tail gate. Looks like you're ready for some shows now.I'm gald to have seen your truck from the start to the finsh,some say they never finish.Keep on Truckin''

Thank you.. I am almost complete, wait, are we ever really done?

[nick70]

Just spent the last hour looking through you thread! Awesome build! I think your truck looks great. I'm sure your right. I bet it does look better in person. Is there anything that you wish you would have done different?

[mcbassin]

That looks perfect now!
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[ColoradoK5]

Wow!! This is my dream truck! Congrats and enjoy her

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by nick70

Just spent the last hour looking through you thread! Awesome build! I think your truck looks great. I'm sure your right. I bet it does look better in person. Is there anything that you wish you would have done different?

Thanks..

There are a few things I might have done different.. but nothing major, and nothing that would change the outcome of how it looks. If I did it again:

• I would have tried to find a better truck to start with.. This one is a cut down LWB (frame), it doesn’t really make a difference to me, but some people (on this board and others) don’t think much of that.. It most likely will affect the value of the truck if I ever decided to sell. I know the truck needed work, but did not know that both differentials need to be replaced/rebuilt.
• I would have taken more time on the painting of the frame. It looks good, but there are a few runs that I wish were not there. Not a biggie, but I know where they are.
• I think I might have used an original seat(s). I really like the way the late model seats feel, but they look a little out of place. Not sure on this one.. more work to come on this one.
• I cut out the back of the cab for a late model brake light.. I would not do that again. Kyle had to repair that for me.
• Used a later model (77-79) steering gear box (closer ratio) – I may still do this.
• Built my own front cross member/Engine cradle. The Pacific Fabrication is OK.. But I have a good friend (McBassin) that could build a much nicer and better fitting one…
• Maybe used a modern radio (cutout the dash). I like the retrosound, it looks great, but not sure it has all the features that I would really like to have.

Sounds like a lot.. but it really is small stuff that doesn’t mean that much… Overall I really like how it all turned out.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

That looks perfect now!
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Thanks Mike.. I need to bring it out sometime soon..

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by ColoradoK5

Wow!! This is my dream truck! Congrats and enjoy her

Thank you..

[JMac11]

Top notch job.... May have missed it, but are you happy with the AC performance....

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by JMac11

Top notch job.... May have missed it, but are you happy with the AC performance....

Don't know yet.. Hope to get it charged soon..

[67c10rustbuket]

Looks amazing Mark, Kyle did a fine job on the paint and trim work. I would love to borrow this during deer season

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Thanks Steve.. I am very proud of it.. It would not be what it is what the help of the friends I made on this board..

My next project will be in the weeds...

My next (truck) project will be in the air like yours. I will be copying a few things. excellent job by all involved in the build! Congrats

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Looks amazing Mark, Kyle did a fine job on the paint and trim work. I would love to borrow this during deer season




My next (truck) project will be in the air like yours. I will be copying a few things. excellent job by all involved in the build! Congrats

Thanks Dan.. Just let me know when you need it...

I was just looking at your build.. Very Very nice..

[Crash_OK]

Got the bed liner installed today. It turned out very nice I think.. Next step is getting the AC charged.

[Zoomin]

Line-X does a pretty good job, don't they? I'm sure the pix don't do it justice.
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[screaminchevypickup]

Looks great mark..
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[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Line-X does a pretty good job, don't they? I'm sure the pix don't do it justice.
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It really made a difference on a old truck floor.. Looks really nice compared to what I had before

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looks great mark..
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Thanks Kyle... I ready to bring it do you whenever you are ready...

[Crash_OK]

Thursdays project… Oldest daughter decided to see how far her car could go without changing or checking the oil.. Looks like 45000 miles was just about right.. pull-a-part offered $200 to $300, decided to but an engine in it and flip it… interesting process..





Fridays project.. Highly recommended, one of the best things I have done to the truck... 77 to 79 gearbox.. 3.25 turns Lock to Lock as opposed to the stock 67-72 of 4.25 lock to lock.. Made a world of difference in the way it feels and drives. The steering feels much tighter…

This evening I spent some time with the wife on the lake.. it was awesome..

[tsnow678]

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

She must be a patient woman like mine!
Your truck turned out great! I am envious sir! You can always separate the ones that slap a project together and the ones that actually spend the time and do things right. Your truck was done right for sure. A complete package that should give years of reliable service. Did you pull the boat with her?

[Rusty Shacleford]

45000 miles? I didn't think a Toyota required any oil.

You daughter isn't the first. My brother dated a girl that bought a new car a few years ago and didn't think the oil had to be changed until the light came on. She made it to about 25,000.

[RCbowtie69]

Hey Crash,the bedliner looks great.Looks like you are still busy.Hope you keep on truckin''

[mcbassin]

Very nice looking bedliner. Where did you pick up the steering box? Looks like a very productive weekend.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by tsnow678

She must be a patient woman like mine!
Your truck turned out great! I am envious sir! You can always separate the ones that slap a project together and the ones that actually spend the time and do things right. Your truck was done right for sure. A complete package that should give years of reliable service. Did you pull the boat with her?

Thanks Tony... She is a very patient and understanding. She has supported me the whole way. We had a chance yesterday to go out in the 69 for a while, she loved it, and we had a really good time.

Did not use it to pull the boat, it is in a slip on a lift.. has saved me from many arguments at the boat ramp...


Just got caught up on your build on the LS1 site.. your car turned out great.. Congratulations.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by Rusty Shacleford

45000 miles? I didn't think a Toyota required any oil.

You daughter isn't the first. My brother dated a girl that bought a new car a few years ago and didn't think the oil had to be changed until the light came on. She made it to about 25,000.

I am pretty sure the oil light was shining bright for a while on the Avalon.. not sure what she was thinking...

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Hey Crash,the bedliner looks great.Looks like you are still busy.Hope you keep on truckin''

Thanks..