Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"

[First c10]

Got some pedal bling!!!
Billet specialties # 198625.

[First c10]

Wiring update!!!
First off I have to say that I am really trying to think ahead on what wires go where.
I have the American Auto Wire #510089 classic update kit.
Since I am doing a LS swap with a E38 computer and all the wiring. I am removing all the wires that I do not need and replacing them in the bulkhead connector with ones I do.
I am using the Dakota digital dash and will be using the CanBus connection for my gauges.

The original fuse block/bulkhead connector had 9 open slots for me to add wires. I also removed 3 that were no needed for my application.
that gives me 12 open slots to add wires connections thru the firewall. I also bought the 6,8 and 22 bulkhead connectors in case I need them.

[DWilbur]

When you get it all figured out can you come over to my place and do my wiring.

[First c10]

I also moved the rear lights wiring from the hole behind the old distributor area and put the 3 wires in the fuse block bulkhead. The brown wire for the parking lights is already in the bulkhead for the front lights so I just added a junction for the rear lights.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

When you get it all figured out can you come over to my place and do my wiring.

Hey DW how is your truck looking????
I can help if I am free!!!

[DWilbur]

My truck is in paint jail still have to finish installing the front end and align the body parts and paint the 2nd color. I did buy tilt steering column. the next thing is DaKota Digital gage cluster.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

My truck is in paint jail still have to finish installing the front end and align the body parts and paint the 2nd color. I did buy tilt steering column. the next thing is DaKota Digital gage cluster.

I understand that! I bought my Tilt column about 5 years ago from a board member..

I think I am going with the HDX stuff just not sure what face either Silver Alloy or Black Alloy.

[First c10]

Spent 5 hours working on the fuse block and bulkhead wiring. I am trying to utilize the onboard fuses and wiring connections. I have many notes and diagrams to put relays inside for the fuel pump and fans.
Pile of wires looks like a bird’s nest!!!
The picture of the bulkhead with the wires removed and after I installed the new wires. Still have 2 holes to use. I will be adding the check engine light wire to one of them.
More pictures to come after the fuse block is installed.

[First c10]

Shout out to Fred at Specialty Retail and the Quality of the people on this forum. I could not locate the special washer and nut to hold the windshield wiper switch to the dash. Fred sent me a set no charge.
I wanted to say thank you!!!

[swamp rat]

Fred's a good guy, I bought from him a number of times, even talked him into shipping a bumper that he didn't want to ship.

[First c10]

Since I have basically moved every wire around in the harness I decided to add a ground block behind the instrument cluster. The harness has ground wires running through out it. One thing I always run into is finding a ground location especially with the smooth firewall.

I plan to solder the ends and clamp them in.

[First c10]

I also wanted to have my cargo light come on with the door or by the ditch or not at all. So I got a 3 position switch and started to wire it.
Pushed to the left. Cargo light on
Middle no cargo light
Right cargo light on when the door is open.

[renegade6]

That's a damn good idea!

Originally Posted by First c10

Since I have basically moved every wire around in the harness I decided to add a ground block behind the instrument cluster. The harness has ground wires running through out it. One thing I always run into is finding a ground location especially with the smooth firewall.

I plan to solder the ends and clamp them in.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by renegade6

That's a damn good idea!

Thank you. It’s a grounding block from Home Depot. They have about 6-8 different styles.

[First c10]

Slow going on the wiring... I bet I have 100 hours in it!!! or at least I feel like it.
I am currently connecting a remote start and keyless entry module. All packard 56 connectors and soldered with no butt connectors or tee taps.
I have re routed almost every wire in the harness. No good pictures but I will as soon as I have the wiring tested and secured.
I have put a list together of things to get from the Turlock Swap-meet this weekend in Turlock California. Anyone else going???

[First c10]

As I said in the last post. I have been pulling the harness apart and moving wires around. The pictures are of me removing the factory connector to the switch to splice the remote start wires in. I soldered the Morning and placed 2 layers of heat shrink. The white connected looks like GM did it!!! If they used white Delphi/Packard 56 connectors.

[First c10]

Started to get the speaker installed I used a 5x7 dual voice coil retro sound speaker. I picked up a half-inch thick foam board from Hobby lobby and some black polyester material.
The speaker is directional as you can see in one of the pictures the tweeters are at an angle I am assuming that it’s supposed to be that way.
I forgot to take a picture after I covered the speaker and foam.i did get a shot when testing from the top of the dash down.
I did have to get polish out from between the slots in the dash.
I will get a picture from under the dash to show the room or lack of between the speaker, stereo, and AC vent.

[First c10]

Last night finished up the install of the Retrosound Stereo. Since the stereo was in and wired, speaker installed, A/C installed, wiper system installed I decided to put the Key cylinder in, fuses in and hooked up power and ground to test them out. I turned the switch turned the stereo on and it worked so CHECK, wiper motor high and low CHECK, A/C blower on CHECK.
What a great feeling to have spent this much time wiring and so far the under the dash wiring is working as planned. Now its time to check the under hood wiring, front lighting harness, rear lighting harness and LS harness wiring...

[72MARIO]

Originally Posted by First c10

I understand that! I bought my Tilt column about 5 years ago from a board member..

I think I am going with the HDX stuff just not sure what face either Silver Alloy or Black Alloy.

Have you seen the new RTX line? . I just got mine they look amazing.

[First c10]

Yes I did they look good. The hdx do a few things that the rtx don’t.
I just received mine Wednesday. Just waiting on the bim module.

[First c10]

Worked on installing the LS harness on the motor. Had to shorten a few wires like the o2 MAF etc. Finished up the connectors for the rear lights, fuel pump, and fuel gauge wires.
Just waiting on th BIM module for the HDX gauges so I can wire the obd2 connectors.
Next to install radiator support to build a custom mount for the ECM and then build the wire loom to it hiding the wires in the fender.
I can’t believe how much time it has taken to get this wiring squared away. I literally have over a 100 hours in it.
GO RAMS!

[DWilbur]

Did you pull the trigger on the Dakota Digital's yet. I'm waiting to see how income tax works out this year.

[First c10]

Yes I did. Needed to get he modules installed as I am in wiring hell. Just want it over.

[DWilbur]

What trim did you go with. I was thing about keeping mine as stock looking as possible.

[First c10]

I went with the HDX series in graphite or black looking. I picked up a new re-pop – bezel from a board member a few months back. I went with the HDX series instead of the RTX because the HDX had a little bigger digital screen. The rtx look very stock.
I also ordered the bim modules so I can use canbus for my gauges. I also ordered an outside temp / compass module.
I bought them from Matt at MCBparts a board sponsor.