Trying to get a bit more acclimated here. It is still a work in progress with more than I can even list left to do, but here is my labor of love. '73 G10. The list of things that are new or that I have done is also more than I can list......but she's actually running and on the road. At least for now.
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SO.......I'll take a bunch of pictures over the weekend to divulge where I currently am. In the meantime, I'll bore everybody with most of what I have done SO FAR:
Engine: New crate old-school small block 350. Brand-new Edelbrock Performer manifold and Holly Street Warrior 4 barrel carb on. Holley billet throttle bracket, new MSD ignition cap and wires as well as a cleanable air filter, new fuel pump, alternator, fuel lines, functioning lake-style side pipes, new radiator, fan, and shroud.
Driveline: Stock TH 350. Stock all re-built rear end with chrome diff cover.
Suspension: New rear G30 2" de-arched rear leaf springs, new rear shocks, new 3" drop Bell Tech C truck spindles, new coil springs, new front shocks.
Steering: Entire front clip was removed, cleaned, primed, and painted. All new bushings, ball joints, knuckles, and related steering components. Steering column re-built. New power steering pump.
Brakes: New rear shoes and drums, new front rotors, new calipers and pads, new master cylinder, new hard and flex brake lines.
Tires/wheels: New 17 x 7 and 18 x 8 Cragar SS with knockoff spinners, BFG tires
Dash: NOS in-the-box dash, custom-coated with tan finish. Self-made custom polished and clear powder coated aluminum inserts, new digital AC/Heat system with new ducting and vents, new steering wheel, new levers, new drive dial indicator with custom LED light. Dog house is in work to re-shape, wrap, and install access door and stainless drink holders.
Electronics: New Dakota Digital instrument cluster, custom climate control panel, new Painless Wiring harness with all new wiring to all components, new ignition switch.
Body: Rear frameless sunroof, pop-out factory tinted rear windows, shaved running lights, shaved antenna, smoked taillights with blue dots, LED headlights, clear turn signal lenses, LED bulbs, Sears NOS amber fog lights, New windshield and rubber, replaced vent windows and frame, complete orange LED strips on frame rails, old-school custom trailer hitch with new powder-coating, new mirrors. majority of body panels have been filled, sanded, smoothed, and sealed.
Interior: Rattle-Trap sound deadner installed on walls, roof, floor, and interior of doors. 1/2" foam insulation and 3/4" plywood floor installed, full leather two-tone reclining captains chairs with electronic lumbar support, new swivel pedestal bases. All weatherstripping has been stripped from doors and everything has been sanded or sandblasted, and primed.
I have a bunch of other parts on shelves and in crates that I am waiting to install when appropriate, like new door handles and locks, additional sunroof for the cab area, new shoulder harness seat belts, wiper arms and blades, window felt, weatherstripping and seals for all windows and doors, etc.
I am currently in the interior "design phase" as well as researching and talking to paint and body contacts, as there is plenty of work that is needed.