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Title: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: Nick Magnum on March 27, 2009, 12:46:26 pm

Hi all. New to here so I wanted to post some photos of my new project. I purchased this a couple of weeks ago for $1500. The kid just put 32/11.5/15 Cooper STTs on it. He paid $875 for the tires then paid $240. to have it registered. He couldn't get it to pass smog. The next day I took it to my shop, it passed smog with no issues, I was relieved. I plan on having it painted and interior done in 3 months while I drive it every day. I went from a 2003 silverado to this, so interior upgrades are a must. I have so far installed headers, new exhaust 3" to the back. Stripped the interior and started the insulation process. I also have the steering gear repair plates and a ORD brace that goes to the front crossmember for more support. I plan on running 35-37" tires, installing a ORD shackle flip kit on the rear. Tan, black interior and repainting it the same color, minus the two-tone. Tell me what you all think!
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/wide5racing/1986%20chevy/CAMERAPICTURES078Medium.jpg)

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: Nick Magnum on March 27, 2009, 12:48:28 pm

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/wide5racing/1986%20chevy/CAMERAPICTURES083Medium.jpg)
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/wide5racing/1986%20chevy/CAMERAPICTURES085Medium.jpg)
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/wide5racing/1986%20chevy/CAMERAPICTURES090Medium.jpg)

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: Nick Magnum on March 27, 2009, 12:49:42 pm

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/wide5racing/1986%20chevy/CAMERAPICTURES092Medium.jpg)
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/wide5racing/1986%20chevy/CAMERAPICTURES095Medium.jpg)

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: bigfosty on March 27, 2009, 12:57:16 pm

I like it. You gonna pull the seat out and do the whole floor, or just the front?

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: JRConnieK10 on March 27, 2009, 12:58:11 pm

Welcome from Ohio. Looks like a cool project, keep up the good work.

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: Nick Magnum on March 27, 2009, 01:07:44 pm

Im going to finish the floor when I get the jute padding and carpet. I am also going to rubber undercoat the doors. I have a new drivers door and power window kit that I bought for $50. 6x9's in the doors, 10 in the rear and new speakers on the top of the dash. Its amazing how many parts are available for these trucks. I used to build/race VWs so parts for those were more expensive. I am looking for a brown dash pad that will cost less than $279. Are the $99. caps from   a good fit. I am afraid it will bulk up the dash and look ugly. I have yet to see one installed

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: oldyeller on March 27, 2009, 05:06:34 pm

Nice truck.  Welcome from Texas.

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: hotrod24 on March 27, 2009, 06:03:21 pm

get a oem dash pad it will fit perfect and last i would not get one from   try classic parts or classic industries

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: BigHemi353 on March 27, 2009, 06:14:23 pm

very nice. im jealous  ;D  alot better than the truck i got for $1300. lol  i know of the fit over dash pads you are talking about. I read a magazine article a while back where they said they were very satisfied with it. cant tell you myself though. my truck came with a brand new dash pad so im just going to dye it tan for my new interior. cant wait to see your new interior to give me ideas.

Andy

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: oldwhity on March 27, 2009, 09:29:01 pm

Nice truck! My 85 came with a dash cap. It is all cracked up and also covers up some of the screws that hold the dash pad on. I wouldn't use them IMO. I would opt for a new or a good used one.

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: Captkaos on March 31, 2009, 03:51:53 pm

Quote from: hotrod24 on March 27, 2009, 06:03:21 pm

get a oem dash pad it will fit perfect and last

I sell OEM dashes for 81-87 trucks...

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: Nick Magnum on April 11, 2009, 05:19:50 pm

Steal of the day..... 9500 lb. Warn winch, brand new, the kind with the handles on the end, remote and everything for $300. Now I need a winch bumper.

Title: Re: 1986 K10 daily driver project. pics inside
Post by: redburban on April 12, 2009, 09:07:43 pm

great looking truck keep us posted with the updates.