97 3500 454 4x4 project

[mingoman]

Finally got my visors back today. Put white led lights in them then put my nos vanity doors and mirrors on. They're up! Hope to get a little more done tomorrow.

[Terrick down Under]

It is coming up nice!

[mingoman]

Installed my speakers today. I used some of the leftover rattle trap on the inside of the doors and used the factory connectors on the new front speakers, may have to splice the back since I didn't have any in the doors from the factory.
I used a drywall cutter to zip open the back panels then checked the clearance on my speaker. It's close, but doesn't touch.

[mingoman]

Back speakers are finished. After checking everything over I pulled the panels back off so the painter won't have to work around them. Still haven't decided on a radio yet. I'd like a newer style, but not sure I want to go with a dbl din. Shame there aren't more 1.5 din options.

[Wide Open]

Originally Posted by mingoman

Back speakers are finished. After checking everything over I pulled the panels back off so the painter won't have to work around them. Still haven't decided on a radio yet. I'd like a newer style, but not sure I want to go with a dbl din. Shame there aren't more 1.5 din options.

Looks good! Nice work.
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[OutlawDrifter]

Unless you are looking for dvd/backup camera options, a single din will get you lots of options in a less expensive package.

Great work so far.

[mingoman]

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Unless you are looking for dvd/backup camera options, a single din will get you lots of options in a less expensive package.

Great work so far.

The dvd I can do without, but I have thought a backup camera would be nice as long as this thing is. I'll make up my mind soon. I've got to, I'm about finished with the interior.
Thank you and everyone else that have enjoyed this build btw!

[OutlawDrifter]

Both of the Metra double din installation products I have seen are very clean looking. I thought about doing it in my 98 Z71 before I sold it. Yes, I love the backup camera in my CCSB 2500HD, very convenient in tight spots.

[Terrick down Under]

Go for it, will be eager to see the finished look!

[Terrick down Under]

Yep, right hand drive, we keep to the left on the roads down here. A good thing to remember when holidaying in Australia.

[mingoman]

Not a lot going on right now, it's cold, well, by Arkansas standards at least. I've been gathering a few parts though, the metra dash, a back bumper, it's a black powder coated westin bumper and since the under dash panel had holes drilled in it, I picked another one up. I cleaned the dash and panel up, wiped them down in alcohol, and dyed them to match my dash. My radio is on the way!

[mingoman]

My radio is in and the back up camera should be no later than next week. I'm looking forward to seeing this interior finished.

[Mr_Rich]

Originally Posted by mingoman

Not a lot going on right now, it's cold, well, by Arkansas standards at least. I've been gathering a few parts though, the metra dash, a back bumper, it's a black powder coated westin bumper and since the under dash panel had holes drilled in it, I picked another one up. I cleaned the dash and panel up, wiped them down in alcohol, and dyed them to match my dash. My radio is on the way!

Have you had any problems with the fitment of the vent on the left side of the dash? I have the same dash plate out and the left doesn't mount as cleanly as the right side vent does. I think I'll have to take a pic of that.

[mingoman]

Originally Posted by Mr_Rich

Have you had any problems with the fitment of the vent on the left side of the dash? I have the same dash plate out and the left doesn't mount as cleanly as the right side vent does. I think I'll have to take a pic of that.

Let me check. I haven't noticed anything odd about it yet, but it isn't snapped completely in yet either. I'm not entirely happy with my bezel lights so it's coming back out.

[mingoman]

Not much going on waiting for the painter, but I did take advantage of the 15% off memorial day weekend sale from super bright led. I picked up the clearance lights for the cab and the under hood light shown here. I'll have to wait till after the paint to see how much brighter the cab lights are.

[Wide Open]

Nice

[mingoman]

Cameras in hand too!

[Terrick down Under]

Lots of stuff arriving, hopefully your weather will good enough to work on the truck, ours is just getting hotter, ranging from 100 to 105 each day. You can here the paddocks drying out.

[mingoman]

Originally Posted by Terrick down Under

Lots of stuff arriving, hopefully your weather will good enough to work on the truck, ours is just getting hotter, ranging from 100 to 105 each day. You can here the paddocks drying out.

We had a low of -1f last week and with an unheated shop I've not got a lot done. I should have better conditions when I'm off later this week.

[mingoman]

Tires are in! Time to run my rims by the powdercoater!

[mingoman]

I'm not entirely done, but the radio is in and working! I'm about to mount the back bumper so I can get the backup camera mounted after a late lunch. My rims are on a waiting list to get powder coated. He told me about 13 weeks so sometime in early May I hope.

[mingoman]

It's on, but if I had it to do over I would have stuck with a factory style. It fits and looks good, reminds me of the factory chrome bumper that came on my 78, but with the adapter kit I had to use I had to leave two bolts out of the Reese hitch. I still have to go back and tighten all the bolts, but I'm calling it a day.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by mingoman

I'm not entirely done, but the radio is in and working! I'm about to mount the back bumper so I can get the backup camera mounted after a late lunch. My rims are on a waiting list to get powder coated. He told me about 13 weeks so sometime in early May I hope.

Good work on this. It's coming together well. I know it's the reflection, but spooky hands on the picture of your Android auto head unit. Haha

[Wide Open]

Nice

[Terrick down Under]

Can't wait to see the color.