Some progress on my first project

[c10/c20]

Hello,
Haven't been on the forum for a while but I came on because I needed some inspiration haha. I'm working on my truck outside in wisconsin and have been slowed up because of wind chill and a couple of feet of snow. I never posted pics in my last post so ere are a few. All I've done so far is a little rewiring to get the lights/signals to work and to get it to start reliably. I also took out the interior and patched and primed the floors/ gave it a thorough cleaning. I hope to have the truck finished by the time I get my license in june. By the way it's a 69' C20. I just want it to look good. I'm strapped on cash so as far as performance it'll stick with what it has... muncie 4 speed and 283 with performer intake and q jet. I plan on running duals and dumping before the axle... i found this universal kit at jegs for 100 bucks so I'll give it a try. My first question is safety related... I want the truck to have 3 point belts... it has non original bucket seats on a home welded frame. The area where the original belts bolted to the floor is pretty flimsy... should I weld in a patch or could I just bolt the belt to my seat frame? Thanks any advice/ input about anything is greatly appreciated. Sorry these pics suck but all I have. More to come.

[thelonerife]

Nice truck! I would definitely weld in some good metal for my seat belts to mount to. On another safety note, i would also invest a hard fuel line from the fuel pump to the carb. The rubber hose is a fire waiting to happen. And a smaller alt. belt wouldn't hurt either. Good luck with your project and keep us posted.

[c10/c20]

Ok thanks. I figured that I would need to do a little more metal work, and thianks for the advice about the hose... I didn't even think about that. The alternator belt has been changed since the picture too. I'll post pics as more happens.

[sgaylord]

Looks like a good project. Keep on it!

Steve

[thelonerife]

Heres the page from lmc.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=122

[c10/c20]

Perfect, thanks not expensive at all.

[RCbowtie69]

Nice truck,it'll be a nice project down the road.You have something to work with,keep on truckin;

[c10/c20]

Hey guys quick question.... Do you think that a dual exhaust that dumped before the rear axle and poked out either side would look tacky? It's the easy route but I'm thinking that it might not look great.

[rkn463]

Originally Posted by c10/c20

Hey guys quick question.... Do you think that a dual exhaust that dumped before the rear axle and poked out either side would look tacky? It's the easy route but I'm thinking that it might not look great.

I think it would look good. By the way great first ride... I remember counting down the days till I got my license. Good times!

-Richard

[gearys 5600]

Nice ride, keep the pics coming.

[birdie]

Nice looking truck.

[68 c10 gold/ivory]

its always good to have a good starting point
and gotta love a 283