Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10

[layinrocker65]

Any updates on this project?

[Old_Truck_Fan]

Originally Posted by layinrocker65

Any updates on this project?

Hi layinrocker65, I'm still working through all the small items. Here are a few of the recent pictures. Sometimes you need to go back a little to move forward. I've been working on the panel gaps and I rewired my AC system with the latest controller module from Restomod Air.

[Old_Truck_Fan]

I test fit my carpet and found a few YouTube videos helpful for putting in the hole locations. I used a thin wall tube that was heated up using a propane torch. It made quick work of cutting through the carpet, backing and padding creating a nice OEM look. I also decided to go with a bed mat from Holley. It's specific to the truck so it hugs the contours perfectly. I just had to add in the hole for the fuel tank fill. I also modified the old choke knob with a magnet to hold the Terminator X 3.5 inch screen. When not in use everything looks factory.

[Old_Truck_Fan]

I almost have all the minor details sorted before tearing everything down, perfecting all the panel gaps and starting on paint and body work. I've been able to test out all the electrical systems including the Terminator X setup (minus starting the engine) and everything is functioning correctly. I think I have everything covered so that re-assembly is easy. Do you guys have any words of wisdom on what you wished you checked before everything was painted that I may have missed? Here are the last pics before I start tearing things back down.

[Old_Truck_Fan]

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[mr.mud1]

absolutely gorgeous truck but more impressive (to me) is the workmanship,unreal how nice everything is an so clean.very very nice.some people don't realize how much thought and effort goes into making parts and pieces look so simple and clean.it'll be a shame to cover alot of it up.beautiful work.

[Old_Truck_Fan]

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

absolutely gorgeous truck but more impressive (to me) is the workmanship,unreal how nice everything is an so clean.very very nice.some people don't realize how much thought and effort goes into making parts and pieces look so simple and clean.it'll be a shame to cover alot of it up.beautiful work.

Thanks! You are right, it does take a lot of time to dial everything in, but I'm enjoying the journey. I've started to tear everything back down knowing that when it goes back together it will be for good.