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Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!!!

Just read the whole thread. Seems I am not the only one who prefers function over form. Your build kinda reminds me of a big version of mine or is mine a small version of yours? Have you ever scaled that beast? Could explain the tire issues.

If you decide to go the FiTech route, let me know. I will be installing it on a 71 GTO in a couple weeks. We can compare notes.

Did not read the whole thread but those worried about the "flow" on thier set up could use one of these: http://filterminder.com/ I am sure with some creativity you could make multiple ports to monitor/test. A simple vacuum gauge would work too.

Figured I might need that extra 3" of clearance for those logging roads in B.C.! ;)

Sorry, 2 more.

So I came to a final design on the rear notch/cut of the back of the utility bed for clearance. At first was going to be a long angled cut. That would make for some interesting angle work and leave me with an odd shaped space. Next was a 45 degree notch but again would make challenging project...

Well, a not so quick update. Did a bunch of little stuff. Added 2 small sections of track, made out of the cut offs, to the P/S of the bed. They are not really going to see any "load", just more anchoring spots for the tarp. May put the metal blade in my chop saw and put nice bevels on them...

I have a trailer made from a S10 long bed that I would like to add electric trailer brakes to. I have researched how they work and got a handle on the components. Since they work like any other drum brake I dont think it will be that hard to adapt/convert over to electric. Not afraid of...

I love when people call thier $70k+ truck "my jonk". In my case, it is litterally true! Had some time yesterday since I am NOT watching the NFL. I was never thrilled about the red color so drew up a few options for color combos to "de"red it. The gray used would be an enamel type paint. Think...

Got any pics of the area?

Repurposed a old screen door closer to work on the swing out spare. Added an extension so it can open close to 90 degrees. It now can be locked open in place Before I would attach a bungee to keep it from swinging around in the wind. It could close locking me on the camper. That could be...

"Have you thought of lizard skin or the matting?" What and spend money, sometimes I think you don't even know me! Kidding aside, I do have a few pieces of FatMat leftover from my resto days that will be going in the cap. Also I "like" to hear what the truck is doing, helps making sure small...

The problem with all the space is you fill it, gets heavy! The truck is like driving down the road in a tin can since the back 1/2 of the cab is bare metal. I coated the lower back wall area with rubber bedliner first. My 88 has carpet back there, so it donated it to the project. The carpet...

Added some hooks/branch catchers to carry wood, pipe, whatever. Trying to put the utility back in the utility bed. Not sure of what thier original use was, extension cord spool/rack? Anyway, on the inside there is a curved piece of metal that jams into the corner to reinforce them from the...

Another thing I found was the sealing I did on the rear of the bed worked well. It worked so well that it holds a large quanity 40 degree water while camping. I found this out one am while getting out of the warm camper when I sat on the ledge. Talk about a shock, instant cold-wet ********! The...

k9lestat, just do it!!! As with every trip you learn things that need to be fixed or adjusted. First addressed the damage to the corner of the bed. I plan on doing some cutting to increase my depature angle but thats a way off so fixed it the best I could. The shiny part is actually the...

You will have to go to my build for my many contributions to the this thread. http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/168589-S10-Build-getting-started Bascially I made a wood collar (2x6) and mounted the old Overland RTT on a contactor cap. Next cut out the floor and roof so I can gain...

01burb, In the first version, stock bed, all I did was flip the doors so they opened the way I wanted. Always planned on making the r/s fixed since the frig is mounted right behind it. In the 2.0 version, utility bed. I moved the door so it fit flush on the L/S and used pieces of the...

My favorite is Angels Envy but decided to try the Double Oaked Woodford Reserve. Good stuff!