Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Everything looks great! How did you attach your trim?

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Yeah got all trim attached only took a million hours haha

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Perfect color combo, can't beat that

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Wow, those pictures 54Caddy posted up look fantastic, looks great in the sun.

When we first started following each others builds, we both kind of agreed at the time that they were following a similar path. Well I have to say I hope they do based on how yours turned out, if mine comes out half as good I will be very happy, great job.

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Thank you very much for the compliments. I beleive yours will look great as well. I started wiring over the holiday weekend and hope to start it real soon. Keep us posted on your progress as well.

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Looks great!

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Sorry I haven't updated in awhile been busy with work and life. I was able to get sound deadner finished and headliner installed. Have the majority of the wiring finished and plan to start it this week! I put two dents in the roof because screws for headliner were slightly to long so now either redo the roof or have dent doctor massage them out 😤😣

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Looks good. What did you use for sound deadner? Does it also help to keep some of the heat out of the cab?

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

I used fatmat sound deadner. I used it on the roof also to reduce heat as well.

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

This weekend I was able to install the carpet and sound system. Used infinity 6×9's and 6.5" speakers along with 2 fosgate 10" subs. Sounds very clear and no rattles
I'm pretty pleased with the results.

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Stereo system looks good, 2 10's is all you would ever need in that little cab!

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Thanks. Your right with a single cab 10" subs are plenty.

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

I have one 10 in my truck and I think that is plenty, I hope you like the bass on your music LOL

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Haha I have the bass turned down and it sounds good but if I want extra it's there!

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Yeah I'm running one ten more the enough looking good bro

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After almost 3 months my tmi interior arrived. Wow it was worth the wait so fat it looks like it will fit great. Need to cut holes for the power window switches and install these babies!

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

looking good bro

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Thanks low ridden haven't heard from you in awhile. Hope you are doing well.

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Very nice. Can't wait to see them in.

Tips for TMI Door Panel Install
 

I am in the process of installing the same TMI door panels in my 1968 C10 (not identical from aesthetics). Here are a couple tips to hopefully save you a headache or two.

1. Dry fit the panels with the backing still on the adhesive that attaches the top of the door panel to the metal door skin. The 3M VHB adhesive is very strong and makes removing the door panel very hard if you have any issues. Again, make sure everything is working and fits 100% before you pull off the adhesive backing.

2. The hole in the door panel for the door lock pull knob may or may not line up perfectly. If the misalignment is severe as was my case, the rubbing between the door lock knob and the hole in the door panel may prevent your door lock mechanism from working properly (i.e. puts the mechanism in a bind). You don't have a lot of choices to fix this issue and I will likely enlarge the hole in the metal door skin to accommodate the misalignment as any modification to the door panel will require it to be recovered. See picture below prior to modification and reason for item 1 above.

3. If you have a foam spacer between the door skin and the existing door panel for the door mechanism pull then you will likely need to remove it. It will push the door panel out from the door too far and make installing the door opener lever very difficult.

4. The plastic template for the door pull works great to locate the holes that need to be drilled in the door skin. I recommend securing the metal angle bracket to the door skin with bolts and nylocks rather than screws that may loosen over time. I test fit the door panel dry to locate the "cup" for the door pull and then installed it with button head cap screws (low profile) and nylocks before installing the door panel for the final time. Again, the screws did not provide a "secure" feel to me. Trying to jam the cup through the opening in the door panel after the door panel is attached to the door skin may damage the vinyl if you are not very careful. Only downside of doing it this way is you can't remove the pull with the door panel on but I don't see that as something you would ever want to do if you fit it first and use nylocks to secure it.

5. Throw the template for the lower holes that locate the snap pins in the trash. Mine was not to scale and far enough off I decided not to even try to use it. During the dry fit process have someone hold the door panel on and the mark the locations for the holes using the door panel as a guide. This makes sure they are in the right place. You can pull the panel at the bottom back a bit and mark them or use a transfer material (e.g. lipstick) on the tip of the snap pins to mark the door panel. The 19/64" drill bit recommended was the perfect size.

6. Make sure you do any maintenance to the door lock mechanism before you install these door panels as removing them multiple time is not recommended. I made sure I lubricated my new door latches very well. If you are installing electrical windows which I think you are . . . make sure those work and are fully adjusted before installing the door panels.

Hope that helps and I would be interested to see if you have the same issue on the door lock pull knobs.

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Thanks for all the helpfull tips for installation I will definitely prefit before removing the adhesive strip. If you don't mind me asking are your doors aftermarket or original?

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Previous owner told me they were original based on marking before he painted the truck. I have no reason to not believe that to be the case. They definitely have some age to them. You are welcome!

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

My father in law has been helping me with his wood working skills. He mad me a custom speaker box enclosure and wrapped it with vinyl. I think it came out great what do you guys think?

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

Looks nice for sure. Not much space in them boxes but not really needed for such a small cab unless you are trying to break glass.

Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
 

There shallow mount subs that don't require alot of space. I wanted to be able to have seat as far back as possible.