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**ThreeQuarter** · 01-09-2021, 05:36 PM

Yep, I restored the original steering wheel. And kept the hand brake. And the front drums. And the awkward spare tire hanger. And I reinstalled an AM radio.

As I mentioned, I may decide to upgrade some of these things after I drive it for some time, but I just want to experience a "new" '68 for awhile, at least until I get tired of it. I'm betting I'll want to keep the original charm though. As more time passes, I think it will be a more rare experience to find one equipped this way.

Among my compromises to originality, I have upgraded to a Pertronix ignition, installed an aux audio input on my radio, converted to electric oil pressure sender & gauge, and I put in a quicker ratio steering box. I also used an American Autowire complete rewire kit--it is a great product with very good factory support. This brought an upgrade to some of the circuits and to a spade-style fuse box.

I also couldn't help myself and installed a tach, even though it wasn't OE on this pickup. So glad I did.

01-09-2021, 05:36 PM	#16
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,517	Re: ThreeQuarter's 1968 C10 Build Thread Yep, I restored the original steering wheel. And kept the hand brake. And the front drums. And the awkward spare tire hanger. And I reinstalled an AM radio. As I mentioned, I may decide to upgrade some of these things after I drive it for some time, but I just want to experience a "new" '68 for awhile, at least until I get tired of it. I'm betting I'll want to keep the original charm though. As more time passes, I think it will be a more rare experience to find one equipped this way. Among my compromises to originality, I have upgraded to a Pertronix ignition, installed an aux audio input on my radio, converted to electric oil pressure sender & gauge, and I put in a quicker ratio steering box. I also used an American Autowire complete rewire kit--it is a great product with very good factory support. This brought an upgrade to some of the circuits and to a spade-style fuse box. I also couldn't help myself and installed a tach, even though it wasn't OE on this pickup. So glad I did. Attached Images __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3 Last edited by ThreeQuarter; 01-09-2021 at 06:26 PM.