1985 C10

[biscuit41]

First start up with the new 350 Crate Engine.  It's hardly staying running.  I have to get the carburetor tuned and set the timing.  Getting closer to be drive-able!!

[big bear]

awesome   congrats man...what a great feeling that is

[1980c10]

very nice progress, I welded in my roll pan and like it, also i found some licence plate bolts that have led lights in them for a licence plate light works good.

[beastie_3]

got a night pic of the plate lights?

[biscuit41]

very nice progress, I welded in my roll pan and like it, also i found some licence plate bolts that have led lights in them for a licence plate light works good.

What is the best way to weld the sides of the roll pan to the rear fender?  The gap is too big so I'm guessing i'll have to cut some thin sheet metal strips.  Sorry I'm a newb welder.

[1980c10]

That gap can be welded just take your time, I also welded across the top of my pan in the bolt holes.  It can be removed and replaced like any patch panel when you are done
Beastie
I tried a night pic but I'm no photographer and either the camera flash lights up the plate or just isn't an accurate photo but IMO it lights it up well and looks good, you'll get a little shadow from the plate numbers since the lights are mounted so close. It is a differant look; looks blue but I also have a blue plate.

Heres a photo of the pan welded and painted.

[biscuit41]

Nice truck!  Are those stock mirrors?  Those taillights look sexy with the black paint.

[jaredts]

I'm also diggin' the taillights.  Are those smoked euros?  Big money?

[1980c10]

I got the lights from an ebay guy. Don't remember which one though.
I looked long and hard for an aftermarket light that wasn't too crazy and red not black or clear.
They are actually just a touch darker than a factory red color and around 50-60 for a set.
best part is; they sent me two sets and only charged me for one.

[biscuit41]

Just a quick update...  I finished bodywork and primed the cab of the truck.  I also wrapped the dash in new vinyl.  It got tough stretching it around the instrument cluster part of the dash.  Looks good overall.  I still have to cut out the vents and speaker areas.

[big bear]

looking good

[low budget]

What shocks are you running up front?  I have the same set up but don't know if the stock shocks will bottom out or not.  Looks good, keep up the good work...

[biscuit41]

What shocks are you running up front?  I have the same set up but don't know if the stock shocks will bottom out or not.  Looks good, keep up the good work...

I went with calmax shocks from DJM. They fit well and appear to have plenty of travel. I haven't drove the truck anywhere yet so I can't give a review.

[bake74]

     So far you have done a great job, I bet you can not wait to drive it.

[biscuit41]

     So far you have done a great job, I bet you can not wait to drive it.

Thanks man!  I am getting anxious. I was debating on driving it in primer for a while but was afraid that I'd never paint it afterwards. It makes more sense I guess to paint it now while it's disassembled...