Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

justincoons71 · 05-21-2019, 04:30 PM

Does anyone have any pics of any cool upgrades that they have done to their c10 they would like to share that not everyone does? Or pics they have come across that are not conventional. For example I have seen beer taps for shifter handles, gun racks on back window, beer bottles for reservoir etc. I would like to see some cool stuff. Thanks

**mongocanfly** · 05-21-2019, 05:44 PM

gunrack in back window?...I wouldn't really call that outta the box...everbody round here has that....all my trucks have it

demian5 · 05-21-2019, 05:56 PM

USB replacement Cigarette lighter

**Clyde65** · 05-21-2019, 06:01 PM

Factory AC center vent and side vents!

justincoons71 · 05-21-2019, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Factory AC center vent and side vents!

Sweet! I haven't seen that yet.

**Clyde65** · 05-22-2019, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by justincoons71

Sweet! I haven't seen that yet.

Jim Hollister makes the vents and NSB29 makes the plenum that goes behind.

I have an old Air AC system.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=725354

**raidmagic** · 05-22-2019, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Factory AC center vent and side vents!

Are those seats out of a 2005 or so?

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-22-2019, 11:10 AM

I've got a few:

First is using an engine hoist to install or remove a hood. The pic is from when my dad and I were putting my new to me hood on. Got this idea from markeb01

Second is using an 80s Igloo Little Kool Rest car cooler for a cup holder, arm rest, and transportation of mom's cooking down to college.

Third is modifying the 2 barrel air cleaner base to fit my Quadrajet so my truck still appears stock. Got this idea from jhrusk, and he welded it up for me since I don't know how to weld.

**Clyde65** · 05-22-2019, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by raidmagic

Are those seats out of a 2005 or so?

Yes sir, 2005 power ( I don’t use that tho)

**raidmagic** · 05-22-2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Yes sir, 2005 power ( I don’t use that tho)

Thanks. Mine is going to be a daily driver and I'm seriously considering changing over to them. I like the belts built in. I hate to lose my bench, it's nice but I have to consider living with it everyday.

**raidmagic** · 05-22-2019, 09:30 PM

My out of the box idea was I didn't want to cut up the truck for a radio so I made a plate to cover the mangled radio hole with gauges and then built a metal dash extension that holds the new radio and below the radio will go the AC controls when I get that far.

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justincoons71 · 05-22-2019, 09:41 PM

That’s really cool. I have not seen that done yet with the gauges in the center. And the extension looks custom too!
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**pdxhall** · 05-23-2019, 02:00 PM

My "what if" factory bucket seats I made from 2 bench seats.

Free Candy Inside · 05-23-2019, 07:09 PM

Posted a thread about this, but I cut up my factory fuel tank to be a storage holder behind my seat. Keeps stuff from rolling around. Also made 6x9 speaker mounts to fit the corners.

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-23-2019, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

My "what if" factory bucket seats I made from 2 bench seats.

I like the "what if" idea. You did a great job with these.

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Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

Posted a thread about this, but I cut up my factory fuel tank to be a storage holder behind my seat. Keeps stuff from rolling around. Also made 6x9 speaker mounts to fit the corners.

One of my favorite ideas that I've seen for these trucks. Whenever I relocate my tank, I'll definitely do something like this as well

**raidmagic** · 05-23-2019, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

My "what if" factory bucket seats I made from 2 bench seats.

Those are super cool. I really like that nice work.

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Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

Posted a thread about this, but I cut up my factory fuel tank to be a storage holder behind my seat. Keeps stuff from rolling around. Also made 6x9 speaker mounts to fit the corners.

Hmmm, I like the 6x9 mounts. I built boxes and they are kinda bulky. Might steal your plan here.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-24-2019, 07:49 AM

One guy here made a mount for coffee/cup holders that mount to the seat frame in front, can't find it yet but it's pretty cool.
Okay here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=47

cebra · 05-24-2019, 08:21 AM

Sweet mother of Jesus, I need one of these "Second is using an 80s Igloo Little Kool Rest car cooler for a cup holder, arm rest, and transportation of mom's cooking down to college."

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-24-2019, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cebra

Sweet mother of Jesus, I need one of these "Second is using an 80s Igloo Little Kool Rest car cooler for a cup holder, arm rest, and transportation of mom's cooking down to college."

You can find them on Ebay and occasionally Facebook marketplace. They are a little expensive, but I've gotten good use out of it already. I'll be using it again tonight to drive up to a cruise in and carry some water bottles on ice

cashforclunkers · 05-24-2019, 03:54 PM

Gas tank idea is gold. I'll be doing that for sure.

**damnyankee36** · 05-26-2019, 07:53 AM

Here are mine. Nothing special but a few things I came up with to make it a little different without detracting from the factory look.

This an air bag display/controller that swings up behind the dash when not in use.

**damnyankee36** · 05-26-2019, 07:56 AM

My fuel filler door and filler neck from a late 70's Chevy.

**damnyankee36** · 05-26-2019, 07:59 AM

Some door jamb switches I installed years ago.

**damnyankee36** · 05-26-2019, 08:04 AM

And finally, a throttle actuator to set the choke and prime the carburetor for my remote start. I used a standard door lock actuator located behind the glove box and a bicycle brake cable. I control it from my alarm remote aux output.

**cwcarpenter98** · 05-26-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by damnyankee36

My fuel filler door and filler neck from a late 70's Chevy.

I really like this idea. Got any more pics of it?

05-21-2019, 04:30 PM	#1
justincoons71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Modesto Ca Posts: 4	Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. Does anyone have any pics of any cool upgrades that they have done to their c10 they would like to share that not everyone does? Or pics they have come across that are not conventional. For example I have seen beer taps for shifter handles, gun racks on back window, beer bottles for reservoir etc. I would like to see some cool stuff. Thanks

05-21-2019, 05:44 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,585	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. gunrack in back window?...I wouldn't really call that outta the box...everbody round here has that....all my trucks have it __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-21-2019, 05:56 PM	#3
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05-21-2019, 06:01 PM	#4
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05-22-2019, 11:10 AM	#8
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. I've got a few: First is using an engine hoist to install or remove a hood. The pic is from when my dad and I were putting my new to me hood on. Got this idea from markeb01 Second is using an 80s Igloo Little Kool Rest car cooler for a cup holder, arm rest, and transportation of mom's cooking down to college. Third is modifying the 2 barrel air cleaner base to fit my Quadrajet so my truck still appears stock. Got this idea from jhrusk, and he welded it up for me since I don't know how to weld. Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

05-22-2019, 09:30 PM	#11
raidmagic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 420	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. My out of the box idea was I didn't want to cut up the truck for a radio so I made a plate to cover the mangled radio hole with gauges and then built a metal dash extension that holds the new radio and below the radio will go the AC controls when I get that far. ]

05-22-2019, 09:41 PM	#12
justincoons71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Modesto Ca Posts: 4	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. That’s really cool. I have not seen that done yet with the gauges in the center. And the extension looks custom too! Posted via Mobile Device

05-23-2019, 02:00 PM	#13
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,059	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. My "what if" factory bucket seats I made from 2 bench seats. Attached Images __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

05-23-2019, 07:09 PM	#14
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. Posted a thread about this, but I cut up my factory fuel tank to be a storage holder behind my seat. Keeps stuff from rolling around. Also made 6x9 speaker mounts to fit the corners. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

05-24-2019, 07:49 AM	#17
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. One guy here made a mount for coffee/cup holders that mount to the seat frame in front, can't find it yet but it's pretty cool. Okay here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=47 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 05-24-2019 at 07:58 AM.

05-24-2019, 08:21 AM	#18
cebra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 782	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. Sweet mother of Jesus, I need one of these "Second is using an 80s Igloo Little Kool Rest car cooler for a cup holder, arm rest, and transportation of mom's cooking down to college." __________________ My Daily Driver Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755668

05-24-2019, 03:54 PM	#20
cashforclunkers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orrington, ME Posts: 156	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. Gas tank idea is gold. I'll be doing that for sure. __________________ Joel 71' K10 stepside build 70'/04' GMC Crew cab project build Bunch of parts for sale Burb parts for sale

05-26-2019, 07:53 AM	#21
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 677	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. Here are mine. Nothing special but a few things I came up with to make it a little different without detracting from the factory look. This an air bag display/controller that swings up behind the dash when not in use. Attached Images

05-26-2019, 07:56 AM	#22
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 677	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. My fuel filler door and filler neck from a late 70's Chevy. Attached Images

05-26-2019, 07:59 AM	#23
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05-26-2019, 08:04 AM	#24
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 677	Re: Out of the box cool ideas / upgrades. And finally, a throttle actuator to set the choke and prime the carburetor for my remote start. I used a standard door lock actuator located behind the glove box and a bicycle brake cable. I control it from my alarm remote aux output. Attached Images

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