97 3500 454 4x4 project

[Terrick down Under]

Man, that is soo cool. THANKS HEAPS!!

[mingoman]

Terrick,
You may be able to slide the pillar trim out, but here are the clip locations for the middle back trim. The ones along the lower bottom of the trim should pop out first, then the ones that face down from the top.

[Terrick down Under]

This is soo cool, i have started to save all these pics so i can get it done as soon as i get all my stuff ready.
Have started to try and get some factory style new coverings from the front and back seats that i have got for it, i think they are out of a 98. I will post some pics next week on my page.
Better run, going on a boat cruise up the Yarra river in Melbourne with the other people from the pump conferance that DW and i are attending.
Thanks again for all the info.

[mingoman]

Originally Posted by Terrick down Under

This is soo cool, i have started to save all these pics so i can get it done as soon as i get all my stuff ready.
Have started to try and get some factory style new coverings from the front and back seats that i have got for it, i think they are out of a 98. I will post some pics next week on my page.
Better run, going on a boat cruise up the Yarra river in Melbourne with the other people from the pump conferance that DW and i are attending.
Thanks again for all the info.

Glad I could help. I'll be looking for your pictures.

[mingoman]

Time for the headliner. It wasn't just horrid, but sagged in a few spots, had a few tears, and was full of dirt. Job number 1 was to pull the old fabric off then the foam off. I had to use a small wire wheel to get the foam off. If you do be very light with it so as not to gouge the board.

[mingoman]

I bought 6.5 feet of grey fleece from wal mart and 2 cans of 3m77. I laid the fabric out till I was happy with it then folded it over to do one half at a time. Sprayed the fabric and board, let them get tacky and smoothed it out with just my hands. Still have to trim it out, but turned out nice.

[Wide Open]

Nice work!
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[Terrick down Under]

Hey, I am loving this, its just like a tutorial on "what to do next!" Usually I love working with steel, but I think from what you have posted I can do this. Hopefully when it gets warmer I will start. thanks again

[mingoman]

Here's another idea I got from 88gmc. I'm adding a set of 6.5 speakers to the back doors and I've took the 4x6 pillar speakers apart and added a set of tweeters to them. The magnets on the old 4x6's popped out easy and I placed the tweeters in the leftover bracket. I plan on soldering these to the factory tabs so I can plug them up with the existing factory connectors.
I also have my mirror, have to install and run a harness for the temperature sensor still. I found a temp, comp, auto dim last week.
I think the overtime may be slowing down so hope to show a little progress in the coming weeks. Later all.

[Terrick down Under]

Gunna try and fit a 32" led 1080w light bar behind the grill today....wish me luck.

[mingoman]

Originally Posted by Terrick down Under

Gunna try and fit a 32" led 1080w light bar behind the grill today....wish me luck.

No good without a pic lol!

[mingoman]

Taped all my seams in the rattle trap today, that's more tedious than putting it in. Installed the duct work for the rear vents and started on my mirror. The old one only had a comp while my new one displays temp and comp and is auto dimming. I have to make a mount for the sensor and run wires to the new mirror. I'll also have to look up a diagram to since the old mirror had 3 wires the new 7.

[mingoman]

Worked off this morning, got a nap and got at it. Mirrors in and wired up. I fed my wires through the fan loom and that was slow going. Works great too btw!
Have my carpet in the truck, but I'll let it set a few days before I trim it out.
Going to the Hog tcu game tomorrow so it'll be Monday at least.

[mingoman]

Since I had the soldering iron out for my mirror harness, I did my infinity tweeters. I soldered them to the factory connectors so I could just plug them in.

[Wide Open]

Looking good
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[mingoman]

Carpet is in, seat belts and trim back in place too. I won't put the door panels on till after I get some paint on it. I still have to fit my speakers in the rear door panels and of course do a little more cleaning. I've got to either find new seats or have mine recovered. I'll try and see what's available close and go from there.

[mingoman]

Took my drivers seat apart just to see how bad it was. It's pretty bad, several springs were off and the wire frame had rusted apart on that section. The cushion is toast as well. My other seats, passenger and back are in great shape. I should be able to cover them once I clean them tons.

[Terrick down Under]

Ok, so what do you ask for when shopping for new coverings that replace the factory ones? I looked up seat covers and got millions of slip on covers....got frustrated. Just looking for factory style.
...my bad, as the kids would say...Your interior is starting to look nice.

[hawgfanman]

Here's a source for new factory style covers. I have no experience with them but plan to use them when I redo the seats in my 98.
https://www.theseatshop.com/

[mingoman]

Originally Posted by hawgfanman

Here's a source for new factory style covers. I have no experience with them but plan to use them when I redo the seats in my 98.
https://www.theseatshop.com/

I signed up as well. I sent an email asking about the rear seat too.

[Terrick down Under]

H, thanks for that. I have sent an email just now.

[Terrick down Under]

Hey, the seat shop has an excellent range, and they were very helpful but I was looking for cloth seat coverings. Anyone have a lead for me?

[mingoman]

Have my led map and dome lights in. For some reason the back lights work and the front doesn't. A volt meter from one lug to ground show almost 13volts. I've ordered a new headlight switch, the dome over ride only works now and then so I'll see if I can hunt down the problem when it comes in.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by mingoman

Have my led map and dome lights in. For some reason the back lights work and the front doesn't. A volt meter from one lug to ground show almost 13volts. I've ordered a new headlight switch, the dome over ride only works now and then so I'll see if I can hunt down the problem when it comes in.

The push button lights that flank the center dome light look good with LEDs. Are you happy with them? Did you get them local or order them online? The build looks great. Like to see these rigs be saved from the abuse they have endured.

[Terrick down Under]

This is my single din, flip up, reverse camera, dvd, stereo. Just a cheapy but works real nice. It just shows the top of the tow ball, very easy hook ups.