1996 Chevy C1500 Project, Part V
In the last installment our Project Daily Driver 1996 Chevy three-door Extended Cab truck was transformed from a seemingly mild lowered sport truck into a true road warrior through a complete series of cosmetic enhancements. The new look has definitely attracted our share of thumbs up on the local freeways. However, with the exterior complete, the inside was in dire need of a serious makeover.
And that's where we focus all our attention this month. We're not advocating spending huge sums of money for products that will render the truck's interior completely useless. After all, what's the name of our truck? Project Daily Driver. We wanted interior apportionments that would suit everyone's pocketbook and not only provide good looks and better creature comforts but enhance the value of the truck without breaking the piggy bank.
Our only problem was deciding what to do first. But we knew that if our slammed, bad-attitude sport truck was to be taken seriously, the stock radio tunes just weren't going to pass muster, so that became the first order of business. Out with the old factory AM/FM/cassette and speakers, and in with a complete Pioneer and Premier sound system.
We also decided to upgrade the factory velour seats with a pair of hot, custom leather-wrapped units from FloFit. These bucket seats offer outstanding lateral and back support, and the company's unique center console folds up to become a seat, providing extra passenger seating. Plus, it's an affordable interior upgrade that produces a marked visual enhancement.
And finally, to make the cab even more comfortable and inviting, we decided to add a complete polished-oak trim kit, available from Dashboards Plus. In addition to offering exceptional products at a reasonable price, the company makes wood trim pieces for a variety of sport truck applications.
Follow along as we take you through the installation highlights of all these fine products. Each item can make all the difference in the world in making your interior more articulate and pleasing to both yourself and the passengers you carry.
