87 R10 project HEAVY.

[c0olburn3r]

CVBEAR what I did was cut some MDF board to the size of the speaker mounted in the door panel to make the difference between the speaker and the door. I have a different design that Im going to do soon which is these pictures you can do yourself. Credit goes to a guy on youtube that goes by the name agearhead4life, he has a video on how to do it, but since I was running out of time I made mine temporary.

Let me know what you think

[rockbottomc10]

I like the speaker mounts. Look good. The whole truck looks bad. I'm a fan.

ROCKBOTTOMC10👎

[N8thegr8]

With it lowered,  can you haul as much?

[c0olburn3r]

Yes, I'm still using factory specs for shocks, all I did flipped the rear end with this right here http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-87-CHEVY-GMC-TRUCK-REAR-AXLE-FLIP-KIT-5-DROP-/201278367469

Very easy to do and keep everything the same, and no extra add one to buy. I have read that installing shock extenders will help even more but I'm not going to do that until I get new shocks in a couple of months, cause I'm going to drop her some more in the front with drop spring coils, as long as you don't go any lower then two inches on the coils you can still keep factory shock specs. Even tho I dropped her with 3 inch spindle already doesn't count for thee spring height.

I've haulled about 500 pounds with ease and and she drove even better.

I have been busy for the past 3 weeks with her, due to bad weather I haven't had a chance to take pics of the engine compartment. Will post pics probably Sunday , but I did change push rods, and lifters, new distributor plugs , wires, fuel injectors , rebuilt and modified the TBI , readjusted the valves, set the timing perfectly , new coolant temperature sensor, new ignition and timing module, cap, and rotor, for all 200 bucks. Employee discount ( thank God)
Took her on the highway and just cruised for a little while and as soon as I got some clearance I laid on her to see what she would do. Well the only thing I can say , she put a big smile on my face, and she picked up a lot of speed really quick, and I had to let off the gas at that point cause if I didn't I would probably would of gotten a huge ticket and a very pissed off look from my honey at home.

Next project
Got the new seals for the AC, have the freeon , but have to wait for warmer weather to change, so far she's holding vacuum on the compressor.

Pics Sunday.

[c0olburn3r]

So here is the engine compartment half way done.

[c0olburn3r]

Finally got the AC working, converted over to 134a total 60 bucks with freon and new orings.
Blows really cold it was about 82 degrees outside today.
One less step to getting her done for a truck show.

[c0olburn3r]

Here is the latest on project heavy
On the outside
Added the lower springs, drop shocks front and rear, ball joints, etc. Wheel alignment so as it stands 5/6 . rides like a dream.
Put a cover on the bed huge difference on drag and gas mileage.
Took stock wheels 15x8 and replace them with 17x8 rims and new tires
New tail lights, side marker lights, took bumper out (heavy as heck)  replaced with roll pan.
Chrome tailgate protector
New gas tanks, including pumps strainers selector valves etc.
New outsice cab light
New windshield
New grill
Tint windows
I probably forgot something but will remember later to add to it.

On the inside
New gauges
Trim around doors and dash
Gauge face cover
Accelerator brake and emergency stainless steel covers
Chrome drive shifter
New bench seat cover
New cab light
Of course new radio with all the modern works
New side view mirror
New power window motors
New side vent window latches
New keys from factory for ignition and door locks
New dash cover

Engine
All new sensors.ALL NEW SENSORS
Wiring
Alternator
New headers
Transmission
New chrome oil pan with drain plug (what a relief for the next filter change)
Waiting on the new vss adapter to arrive so the over drive will kick in
New seal and fluid on rear end

Other stuff
New rotors, brake cylinders, drums , thermo quite brake pads ( they make a huge difference)
Lets not forget the 4 hour by hand wax job.
And most important the personalised licence plate with her name on it
Pictures are coming as soon as I convert them over to web site specs.

[c0olburn3r]

It has been a while but Im finally abke to fix the small stuff where is presentable nohttps://youtu.be/2-pLR0aSk0k