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Offline Mike81K10

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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #225 on: December 22, 2021, 09:32:47 PM »
Did a little work prior to a work stop for 2 or 3 weeks due to critical medical family issues. I installed my Grill and headlamp bezels with the Bowtie. I had a Phantom grill and decided to go back OEM. I also installed my fuel tank rock guards. Managed to get four bolts in and seems there are two outside holes not being used. Truck is a bit dusty and needs cleaning, that will wait awhile. Have to decide if I want the chrome bumper or a paint one. The original OEM factory bumper on my truck was painted white and my truck's original color was actually light blue. I bought the truck when it was 5 years old, it was a trade in at a dealership in Colorado and the original owner had a slide in camper he had removed before trade in.
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #226 on: December 23, 2021, 01:15:23 AM »
Good idea, especially for off road. Are rock guards stock or aftermarket?

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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #227 on: December 23, 2021, 12:51:47 PM »
Looks super.

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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #228 on: December 24, 2021, 01:29:04 AM »
The rock guards were stock on my truck when new - was part of the truck order by the original owner. They had to be cleaned up and refinished. They did save my truck, when I was in Colorado I went up some large rocks on s steep rough climb in my truck going to St Mary's Glacier.
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #229 on: December 24, 2021, 06:41:33 AM »
What color are the mirrors?
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #230 on: December 25, 2021, 12:38:19 AM »
Silver/chrome three screws, the OEM as shown in my earlier pics.
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #231 on: December 25, 2021, 09:07:49 AM »
I think the bumpers should match the mirrors
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #232 on: December 25, 2021, 10:42:33 AM »
Looks like he's already all over matching them... there's no bumpers and no mirrors  ::)
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #233 on: December 26, 2021, 09:11:03 PM »
Believe I will get a new chrome front bumper.
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #234 on: March 23, 2022, 07:55:41 PM »
Been awhile since I have been able to log on to the forum. I have done a little work on my truck here and there and will start it up soon. Got the interior almost completed and finished my wiring and most of what is needed. Modified the Glove box liner for the A/C and I am waiting on some A/C duct hose to come in, ran a little short. I still have to complete my bed and put it on and a few other things. But expect to start it  up soon.
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #235 on: March 23, 2022, 09:31:03 PM »
That red plays nice!
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #236 on: March 24, 2022, 09:07:06 AM »
Looks great!  8)
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #237 on: March 24, 2022, 07:37:56 PM »
Very nice!
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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #238 on: March 25, 2022, 08:09:40 AM »
Love it!


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Re: 81 K10 Build
« Reply #239 on: April 03, 2022, 09:09:31 PM »
Electrical completed and connected battery. I reworked the dash pad and had to cut out the vent holes a bit to fit the A/C vent trim. I had previously installed billet trim and it seems I have been collecting many extra parts. I installed new plastic trim with the A/C ducts and it also required triming with a razor blade. Installed the dash pad with vents connected. I cranked my truck over and the air was blowing (Not A/C). I did not actually start it since I have no gas in it. However, I believe it will run OK. Close to completion. Still have to complete the bed of the truck. Been spending some time working on a 2006 Dodge Dakota front suspension and other minor problems as well.
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