1976 Crew Cab Long Bed Camper Special resto-mod

[rajincajintj]

i guess its time to start one of these.

i found the truck in the classified here, but it was 700 miles away from me. after several emails and phone calls and text messages i purchased the truck from a good seller. he purchased the truck from the original owner. he did an incredible job swapping in a 1998 Cummins 5.9l 12V motor with its 47RE with electronic torque converter lock up and electronic overdrive. otherwise, this truck is completely stock and clean!!

i got the truck back to louisiana and started driving it. i put ~4 tanks of diesel through it and i think i have a good idea on what needs to be done and what i want to be done.

needs:
AC Installed - truck has vents and low side equipment. engine has compressor mounted already. just need to mount the condenser behind grill and plumb and charge the system.
front brakes squeak real bad - replaced pads
air bags all around
linex in bed
weatherstripping on doors needs replacing. now
second battery for starting duties
the trailer wiring needs to be fixed
KDP needs to be addressed
Amsoil all around



wants:
LED lights - replaced. had to put the tails and flashers back to incandescent to ensure operation. all of the running lights are LED, interior and cab and rear clearance.
i'd really like the big ass spike lug nut covers, but i'm having trouble finding them for the 1" lug nuts i have
fix cargo light
fix lights for tranny controls feedback
some of the trim screws are rusting so i need to replace any household screws with SS screws.
seat covers and floor mats - in the process

so here is my location to document my progress