Figured I would start a thread for the mods I am doing to my truck. Doing basic stuff so far to fix a few things and get it aligned with my style.
Here is a photo of it being delivered plus my first time sitting in it.
![received_3474201289474389.jpeg received_3474201289474389.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639778-ae1711e5309c612798671756915d86f1.jpg)
![IMG_20221027_123103.jpg IMG_20221027_123103.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639779-7faa9e452c964ef16c961eefaa0bc05e.jpg)
Finally home. Tested out the cargo cover.
![IMG_20221030_142421.jpg IMG_20221030_142421.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639780-69a93834b5d2b120937182a1146af270.jpg)
First thing I did was fix some minor air leaks and fix the battery box set up. It had been converted to a 2 battery set up with 2 G31 batteries. But they were basically floating around in the military battery tray with some loose 2x4s somewhat holding them in place. So I installed some trays and straps along with a cut off switch and battery maintainer.
![IMG_20221030_142749.jpg IMG_20221030_142749.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639772-b541140a76de1850026ebf9ff24f0ba7.jpg)
Also did a coolant flush and installed a block heater and coolant filter. Plus an oil pan heater. I put in some shore power plugs for the battery maintainer and the heaters.
![IMG_20221110_133059.jpg IMG_20221110_133059.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639773-d0a72307ac8845ab4a251b9c5d7a18ef.jpg)
![IMG_20221117_135205.jpg IMG_20221117_135205.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639774-11c933514933cb8e1dd63791cbd70cd3.jpg)
I installed a Knaack box in the back for more storage; troops seats still fold out just fine. Put on a grill cover. A 160amp alternator for future lighting plans.
![IMG_20221105_144505.jpg IMG_20221105_144505.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639775-e9209b4f914dfc1c7735f1b8a3c85a25.jpg)
![IMG_20221106_114542.jpg IMG_20221106_114542.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639776-4e5af068b1da5f0d7eeaff8b6666e4a4.jpg)
I Added some security with a locking gas cap, a keyed ignition switch, and some keyed door handles.
in the interior I put some waterproof seat covers, a sort of center console with USB charging. And a couple rifle mounts.
![IMG_20221106_141015.jpg IMG_20221106_141015.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639777-704c22d5e22f78394138825431a7ee39.jpg)
Got my tools all loaded and getting some recovery gear sorted now. Touched up a few spots of surface rust. Overall been a really fun project so far. Some boost and exhaust gauges are next, with LEDs after that.
Here is a photo of it being delivered plus my first time sitting in it.
![received_3474201289474389.jpeg received_3474201289474389.jpeg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639778-ae1711e5309c612798671756915d86f1.jpg)
![IMG_20221027_123103.jpg IMG_20221027_123103.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639779-7faa9e452c964ef16c961eefaa0bc05e.jpg)
Finally home. Tested out the cargo cover.
![IMG_20221030_142421.jpg IMG_20221030_142421.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639780-69a93834b5d2b120937182a1146af270.jpg)
First thing I did was fix some minor air leaks and fix the battery box set up. It had been converted to a 2 battery set up with 2 G31 batteries. But they were basically floating around in the military battery tray with some loose 2x4s somewhat holding them in place. So I installed some trays and straps along with a cut off switch and battery maintainer.
![IMG_20221030_142749.jpg IMG_20221030_142749.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639772-b541140a76de1850026ebf9ff24f0ba7.jpg)
Also did a coolant flush and installed a block heater and coolant filter. Plus an oil pan heater. I put in some shore power plugs for the battery maintainer and the heaters.
![IMG_20221110_133059.jpg IMG_20221110_133059.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639773-d0a72307ac8845ab4a251b9c5d7a18ef.jpg)
![IMG_20221117_135205.jpg IMG_20221117_135205.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639774-11c933514933cb8e1dd63791cbd70cd3.jpg)
I installed a Knaack box in the back for more storage; troops seats still fold out just fine. Put on a grill cover. A 160amp alternator for future lighting plans.
![IMG_20221105_144505.jpg IMG_20221105_144505.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639775-e9209b4f914dfc1c7735f1b8a3c85a25.jpg)
![IMG_20221106_114542.jpg IMG_20221106_114542.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639776-4e5af068b1da5f0d7eeaff8b6666e4a4.jpg)
I Added some security with a locking gas cap, a keyed ignition switch, and some keyed door handles.
in the interior I put some waterproof seat covers, a sort of center console with USB charging. And a couple rifle mounts.
![IMG_20221106_141015.jpg IMG_20221106_141015.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/639/639777-704c22d5e22f78394138825431a7ee39.jpg)
Got my tools all loaded and getting some recovery gear sorted now. Touched up a few spots of surface rust. Overall been a really fun project so far. Some boost and exhaust gauges are next, with LEDs after that.