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S10Fan · 09-05-2009, 09:58 PM

I’ve been busy the last several weeks doing a makeover on the Heap. I had been looking for a decent used comfortable dependable daily driver but couldn’t find what I wanted. I decided to spend what I had saved for a DD on the Heap and let it fill my needs. The process began back in July with the purchase of new front bumper, grill, hood, fenders, inner fenders, doors, door latches, cab corners, windshield, windshield and rear window rubber, outer door handles, window regulators, inner door handles, door weatherstrip, window run channel, carpet, door panels from RodDoors via Captkaos, and the rest was just old fashioned labor.

The paint is Hot Rod Black from Hot Rod Flatz, it’s a satin finish but almost has a pearl look to it depending on the angle. It’s very difficult to spray (IMO) because you’re limited to 2 wet coats. The natural reaction is to keep hitting areas to make sure you have good coverage, which causes the finish to vary. The color looks better in person. It’s kind of a bummer having real paint, now I have to dry the truck off after a washing. LOL.

Replacing most of the body limited the amount of bodywork I had to complete. Believe me though, the bed more than made up for it. My air bag setup required the bed floor to be an inch and a half higher than stock. Six 2X4’s were bolted to the cross sills from side to side along with 2 additional 2X4’s across the middle of the floor area. He 2X4’s provided excellent support for the bed floor. The 2X4’s were hit with a really good coat of Thompson’s water seal. Since the 2X4 supports were going to be bolted over the sills and cover the bed mounting boltholes, another change had to be made. I welded carriage bolts to the sills from the top. This way all I had to do was go under the truck and slip on a nut and washer to each welded bolt.

The bed floor was the simplest part of the Heap re-do. I went to Lowe’s and picked out a clean sheet of ¾” oak plywood and had them cut it to the needed length then into 12” wide boards. My bed measured out at 49.5 inches wide so I ended up with a gap between each board which was easily covered by the bed strips. The boards were test fitted then laid out on the garage floor and coated 3 times with Minwax clear. After everything was good and dry the boards were positioned in the bed and screwed down with new strips from Mar-K. I also purchased new side angle strips that were attached to the bedsides with bolts. I left a ¾” gap at the front of the bed to keep water from collecting on the floor.

The interior is very simple, loop pile molded carpet, the same Chevy Cavalier seats I’ve had, a 2005 Cadillac DeVille center console, Rod Doors door panels covered with GM Ebony vinyl and Ostrich Emu, and of course the dash metal, steering column and steering wheel are coated in SPI orange single stage. The steering wheel is also accented with SPI single stage black. The cab wall is a combination of GM ebony vinyl and black loop pile carpet. Speaker panels from bigblock73 fill the corners. The 3-point seat belts are from Retro Belt. Oh, and my signature 37” shifter topped with a retro knob from Speed Dawg. A XM receiver fills the ashtray location.

Future plans call for the dash to be filled with a speedometer and quad gauge from Dolphin Instruments. I’ll be using 3 3/8 speedo and the quad gauge will go where the factory fuel gauge is. The 4 gauge holes on the left will become the home for my air gauges. The Dolphin gauges are in the garage waiting on me to get started. I also need to replace the vent window rubber and have new door hinges in the garage that need to be installed.

A new GM 290 HP 350 crate motor will be going under the hood soon. I can’t build a motor for what I can buy the crate for. A 700R4 will handle the gears. I’ll basically have a new truck without the payments or taxes. I’m also kicking around the idea of swapping out the heater/defroster for a Vintage Air system with AC.

I’m sure I’ve forgotten some things but it’s been full speed every weekend since late June. My wife has been a very understanding woman the last couple months, why she has kept me the last 20 years is beyond me.

Pics in the next post.............

S10Fan · 09-05-2009, 10:00 PM

Here ya go..........

S10Fan · 09-05-2009, 10:02 PM

......and a few more............

S10Fan · 09-05-2009, 10:03 PM

and finally, what to do with an un-used gas door..........

Yes, that's an air chuck. I have a 25 foot air hose and a tire repair kit i carry. Hey, ya never know.

3r!c84 · 09-05-2009, 10:11 PM

the air line in the gas door is cool

S10Fan · 09-05-2009, 10:22 PM

Just a couple more.........

If anyone wants to know, the rear tires are 265/70/15 on 8" wheels.

The Ostrich may end up on the cutting room floor, not sure if I like it.

charlie diaz · 09-05-2009, 10:36 PM

freakin AWESOME!!! I would LOVE to have a "heap" like that sitting in my driveway. Great job!!

**N2TRUX** · 09-05-2009, 10:49 PM

Dude! Where do I began? I have never been a big stepper fan, but I have always loved your truck. It has a great stance, and a look that just won't quit.

This refresh version is just that much better. The satin finish laid out nicely. I really hate that you changed the grill, but I gotta admit the new version looks good too.

The Impala wheel fits your theme perfectly. I think the door panels look great too.

I think the reason you don't care for the Ostrich, is it may be too much. It looks like you should cover the raised area around the door handle in the Ostrich and use some smoother on the bottom half.

Either way, I freakin love what you have done....

Driveway Dreams · 09-06-2009, 12:28 AM

The truck looks GREAT! I really liked the bed and the stance. All in all looks terrific.

Aren't wives amazing?

KQQL IT · 09-06-2009, 04:07 AM

The shifter needs a glitter knob. Dig the I-6 they sound sweet with a split manifold

AirMale · 09-06-2009, 09:05 AM

makes me want to build a stepside. nice job

Zane M · 09-06-2009, 09:18 AM

Great job, I love everything about it.

Jonboy · 09-06-2009, 01:01 PM

Truck looks great, Bryan. Nice job!

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-06-2009, 01:18 PM

That truck looks "B@D @$$".....

joe231 · 09-06-2009, 01:40 PM

just WOW!!!

lvschevytrucks · 09-06-2009, 04:47 PM

Awesome job, great truck, great idea under the gas tank door Randy

**lolife99** · 09-06-2009, 04:52 PM

Cool rehab of the Heap!

flamingbig10 · 09-06-2009, 06:08 PM

turned out great

72BlckButy · 09-06-2009, 07:48 PM

Awesome work on the 'ol Heap!

Do you have any more shots of the inline? Did you do anything special to the motor? What tranny?

BTW... I love the air chuck and tire repair kit. Definitely handy when you need it.

PRUNEDA · 09-06-2009, 08:07 PM

Whoa! I really like it, the steering wheel and the shifter look awesome.

impalamark · 09-06-2009, 08:36 PM

Love the impala wheel .
you are about to send me over the edge I have this
extra 62 impala dash and steering wheel myself ....hmmmm

Great looking truck
MArk

LiveAnimals · 09-06-2009, 09:26 PM

All I can say is WOW! My favorite thing is the air hose, I had plans of doing that to my 77 but never got around to it.

menace121978 · 09-06-2009, 09:43 PM

What a vision... every idea and detail compliments each other perfect!! If you would have just said what your were planning i dont think i could have pictured it all going together so well. Very incredible truck and awesome execution of not so ordinary details!!

Tony_SS · 09-06-2009, 10:37 PM

Well thought out and put together.. There's nothing better than a slammed step side!

baggedcten · 09-06-2009, 10:46 PM

i like it the shifter is sick

I have my parts to run a air chuck too but didnt know where to put it thanks for the idea

09-05-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Heap Re-do, Pics I’ve been busy the last several weeks doing a makeover on the Heap. I had been looking for a decent used comfortable dependable daily driver but couldn’t find what I wanted. I decided to spend what I had saved for a DD on the Heap and let it fill my needs. The process began back in July with the purchase of new front bumper, grill, hood, fenders, inner fenders, doors, door latches, cab corners, windshield, windshield and rear window rubber, outer door handles, window regulators, inner door handles, door weatherstrip, window run channel, carpet, door panels from RodDoors via Captkaos, and the rest was just old fashioned labor. The paint is Hot Rod Black from Hot Rod Flatz, it’s a satin finish but almost has a pearl look to it depending on the angle. It’s very difficult to spray (IMO) because you’re limited to 2 wet coats. The natural reaction is to keep hitting areas to make sure you have good coverage, which causes the finish to vary. The color looks better in person. It’s kind of a bummer having real paint, now I have to dry the truck off after a washing. LOL. Replacing most of the body limited the amount of bodywork I had to complete. Believe me though, the bed more than made up for it. My air bag setup required the bed floor to be an inch and a half higher than stock. Six 2X4’s were bolted to the cross sills from side to side along with 2 additional 2X4’s across the middle of the floor area. He 2X4’s provided excellent support for the bed floor. The 2X4’s were hit with a really good coat of Thompson’s water seal. Since the 2X4 supports were going to be bolted over the sills and cover the bed mounting boltholes, another change had to be made. I welded carriage bolts to the sills from the top. This way all I had to do was go under the truck and slip on a nut and washer to each welded bolt. The bed floor was the simplest part of the Heap re-do. I went to Lowe’s and picked out a clean sheet of ¾” oak plywood and had them cut it to the needed length then into 12” wide boards. My bed measured out at 49.5 inches wide so I ended up with a gap between each board which was easily covered by the bed strips. The boards were test fitted then laid out on the garage floor and coated 3 times with Minwax clear. After everything was good and dry the boards were positioned in the bed and screwed down with new strips from Mar-K. I also purchased new side angle strips that were attached to the bedsides with bolts. I left a ¾” gap at the front of the bed to keep water from collecting on the floor. The interior is very simple, loop pile molded carpet, the same Chevy Cavalier seats I’ve had, a 2005 Cadillac DeVille center console, Rod Doors door panels covered with GM Ebony vinyl and Ostrich Emu, and of course the dash metal, steering column and steering wheel are coated in SPI orange single stage. The steering wheel is also accented with SPI single stage black. The cab wall is a combination of GM ebony vinyl and black loop pile carpet. Speaker panels from bigblock73 fill the corners. The 3-point seat belts are from Retro Belt. Oh, and my signature 37” shifter topped with a retro knob from Speed Dawg. A XM receiver fills the ashtray location. Future plans call for the dash to be filled with a speedometer and quad gauge from Dolphin Instruments. I’ll be using 3 3/8 speedo and the quad gauge will go where the factory fuel gauge is. The 4 gauge holes on the left will become the home for my air gauges. The Dolphin gauges are in the garage waiting on me to get started. I also need to replace the vent window rubber and have new door hinges in the garage that need to be installed. A new GM 290 HP 350 crate motor will be going under the hood soon. I can’t build a motor for what I can buy the crate for. A 700R4 will handle the gears. I’ll basically have a new truck without the payments or taxes. I’m also kicking around the idea of swapping out the heater/defroster for a Vintage Air system with AC. I’m sure I’ve forgotten some things but it’s been full speed every weekend since late June. My wife has been a very understanding woman the last couple months, why she has kept me the last 20 years is beyond me. Pics in the next post............. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

09-05-2009, 10:00 PM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Here ya go.......... Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

09-05-2009, 10:02 PM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics ......and a few more............ Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

09-05-2009, 10:03 PM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics and finally, what to do with an un-used gas door.......... Yes, that's an air chuck. I have a 25 foot air hose and a tire repair kit i carry. Hey, ya never know. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F*d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver. Last edited by S10Fan; 09-05-2009 at 10:30 PM.*

09-05-2009, 10:11 PM	#5
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics the air line in the gas door is cool __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-05-2009, 10:22 PM	#6
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Just a couple more......... If anyone wants to know, the rear tires are 265/70/15 on 8" wheels. The Ostrich may end up on the cutting room floor, not sure if I like it. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F*d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver. Last edited by S10Fan; 09-05-2009 at 10:24 PM.*

09-05-2009, 10:36 PM	#7
charlie diaz Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 138	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics freakin AWESOME!!! I would LOVE to have a "heap" like that sitting in my driveway. Great job!!

09-05-2009, 10:49 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Dude! Where do I began? I have never been a big stepper fan, but I have always loved your truck. It has a great stance, and a look that just won't quit. This refresh version is just that much better. The satin finish laid out nicely. I really hate that you changed the grill, but I gotta admit the new version looks good too. The Impala wheel fits your theme perfectly. I think the door panels look great too. I think the reason you don't care for the Ostrich, is it may be too much. It looks like you should cover the raised area around the door handle in the Ostrich and use some smoother on the bottom half. Either way, I freakin love what you have done.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-06-2009, 12:28 AM	#9
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics The truck looks GREAT! I really liked the bed and the stance. All in all looks terrific. Aren't wives amazing? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

09-06-2009, 04:07 AM	#10
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,165	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics The shifter needs a glitter knob. Dig the I-6 they sound sweet with a split manifold

09-06-2009, 09:05 AM	#11
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics makes me want to build a stepside. nice job __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

09-06-2009, 09:18 AM	#12
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Great job, I love everything about it.

09-06-2009, 01:01 PM	#13
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Truck looks great, Bryan. Nice job!

09-06-2009, 01:18 PM	#14
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics That truck looks "B@D @$$".....

09-06-2009, 01:40 PM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics just WOW!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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09-06-2009, 04:47 PM	#16
lvschevytrucks Unfinished Project Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florence S.C. Posts: 596	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Awesome job, great truck, great idea under the gas tank door Randy __________________ Handle every Stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, Pee on it and walk away. 1996 Dodge Intreped ES Nice car great on gas 1993 Jeep Cherokee. Looking for a swb chevy 73-87 Last edited by lvschevytrucks; 09-06-2009 at 04:48 PM.

09-06-2009, 04:52 PM	#17
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Cool rehab of the Heap! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-06-2009, 06:08 PM	#18
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics turned out great __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-06-2009, 07:48 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Awesome work on the 'ol Heap! Do you have any more shots of the inline? Did you do anything special to the motor? What tranny? BTW... I love the air chuck and tire repair kit. Definitely handy when you need it. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-06-2009, 08:07 PM	#20
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Whoa! I really like it, the steering wheel and the shifter look awesome.

09-06-2009, 08:36 PM	#21
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Love the impala wheel . you are about to send me over the edge I have this extra 62 impala dash and steering wheel myself ....hmmmm Great looking truck MArk __________________ the avatar was my 62 I owned for 27 years 84 chevy short short bed black 84 gmc long bed copper/ buckskin 88 chevy k5 blazer white Life's short make the most of it Mark aka impalmark

09-06-2009, 09:26 PM	#22
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics All I can say is WOW! My favorite thing is the air hose, I had plans of doing that to my 77 but never got around to it. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

09-06-2009, 09:43 PM	#23
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics What a vision... every idea and detail compliments each other perfect!! If you would have just said what your were planning i dont think i could have pictured it all going together so well. Very incredible truck and awesome execution of not so ordinary details!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-06-2009, 10:37 PM	#24
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics Well thought out and put together.. There's nothing better than a slammed step side!

09-06-2009, 10:46 PM	#25
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: Heap Re-do, Pics i like it the shifter is sick I have my parts to run a air chuck too but didnt know where to put it thanks for the idea __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

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