Chevrolet C-10 Pickup Interior Photo Pg. 3

The reproduction firewall pads are secured by fasteners only — no glue is used. The reason for this of course is that there might be an occasion where a dash mechanical bracket needs to be removed. This would prove difficult and very messy should the pads be mistakenly glued in.

This means that the Quiet Ride Solutions material has to be fitted prior to securing the firewall pads — in other words, the firewall pads are on-top of the insulation and not under it : this makes those pads accessible for removal without damaging the pads or the insulation.

Additionally, because this vehicle is being converted to a floor shift automatic and bucket seats, the placement of these modifications, e.g., the holes for the shifter mechanical, need to be considered before placement of the Quiet Ride Solutions damper pads and insulation.

There is no substitute for planning — lay it out and pencil till you drop. Or said another way : measure twice and cut once.

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Steering column removed. Diver side area ready for prep. Cowl area ready for insulation treatment.

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Driver side prep area at different camera angle.

OEM wire harness reconditioned and modification points outlined. Park brake mechanism reconditioned. Custom interior modification of 1971 Chevrolet C-10 Shortbed Fleetside Pick-up Truck.

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Wire harness reconditioned. Connectors cleaned. Fuse panel box cleaned. Factory harness re-taped - color coded to make the OEM harness distinct from the other wire harness fabrication required and installed for this build project.

Circles indicate areas of OEM harness awaiting further modification.

Park brake mechanism reconditioned.