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Here is my first pic on the 82. Hopefully they will get better.





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nice wheels lol Got to start somewere. keep us updated

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yes you do have to start somewhere. At least you have a solid starting point.

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got to start somewere

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1978 C10 custom deluxe
First time having an American car.
Didn't know what the button was on the floor.
dual exhaust.
(and was flashing everyone on the way home on a 2hr drive lol.)
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...ad_3019036.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...ad_3019031.jpg
custom seats
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...ad_3019026.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...ad_3019022.jpg

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LMC truck for the billet overlay and a local speed shop for the gauges. Had to trim the overlay about a 1/4 inch on all bores for gauges to fit properly. Speedo is eletronic, no more upgrading the cable for wheel size or gearing. It's easy to program. Blue LED lights for different effect. I will take some pictures tonight and post them here.

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are the gauges hard to istall or do they fit the factory conecctions? Ive never done any work on gauges so ive got alot to learn thanks. what would you guess it cost overall?

one more ? do they light up?

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Pics after I removed those horrendous rear tires:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/low84/DSCF0787.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/low84/Penny.jpg

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My friend did all the gauges for me because I did not want to torch my gauges or harness. He ran all new wiring for the gauges through the factory fuse block. It looks factory! Sorry about the poor quality, they are all the same brightness, I don't know why they came out like they did. I took the pictures with the same Camera.

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that is SWEET next encome taxes i plan on redoing my interior from the floor up and i want that gauge set up. Awsome mod

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paruszkiewicz
It was about $960 for the gauges and the installation

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hey i got a 4br carb and the back flaps dont look like there even opening? its a 305 wit a stock 4br car////

help me

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How much has that been lowered that is exactly the look I want and could I get some tire and wheel specs? Thanks

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wow that looks awesome how much did the guages cost you? those would look awesome in my 83'

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Wow motley im diggin the color combo you have on your truck nicely done

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looks good

what colors ?

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ooooo I like that!

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Here it is my ride... c20 '90 Mex

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350 Vortec
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Nice ride joglz. Welcome to the board!

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did the suburban front clip conversion.:metal:http://static.racingjunk.com/63/ui/4...4023142067.jpg:metal:

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Here's some updated pics of my '73. I'll be starting on the interior next...:chevy:

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Speedo was about $196
Eletronic sensor $65 (for Speedo)
Tach was about $161
Mech Oil Press $62
Volt was about $46
Fuel (90ohm) $49
Temp was about $46
All prices are approx. All my reciets are in storage. All Gauges come with Bulbs and bulb harness, red and green bulb covers and mounting hardware. Blue LED bulbs were $2 each. Need 8 of them. 2 each for 5" speedo and tach, 1 for the 2 5/8 gauges. Make shure you get right sensor for the transmission. There's 3 different ones I think. Hope that helps. I bought all this stuff over a 2 month period.

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That isn't a 73-87...wrong forum. :)

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Wow !!! sorry
Maybe admin can delete it. I'll repost next door.
again sorry.

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Mine can also be seen in the builds section but here is you go.

"OrangeAnimal"
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...l/IMG_1595.jpg

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is that flat orange? I think I may need to see more pictures of that truck :chevy:

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SBTork it is orange rhino liner. So it does look kinda flat. The previous owner had that done to the truck but I think I am going to change it to regular flat orange with some pinstriping. Check out my build thread. "OrangeAnimal" For more.

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Here's my beast. Just bought it last week.

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nice, truck, what are your plans for it?

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My plan is first and foremost to get it lowered. Way too tall!!!! :lol: I'm trying to decide now which wheel size to go with 18's or 20's, and what way to lower it. I was thinking 2" front and rear, but I may go lower and use 18's Then other than that a 350 engine and little things here and there.

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Here is mine. need a paint job interior is in excelent shape though. want to lower it and gets some new wheels too.

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That's a nice color combo. I always liked the two tones in these style of trucks.

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thanks, going to keep it the same colors when i get it repainted. you dont see thosse old colors around anymore

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Great thing about these trucks is that we all get to make 'em our own. Maybe completely stock re-do. maybe orange Rhino-Liner.

That said, here's what I'd do to that fine truck: a few little chrome bolts and washers to fill the spaces left by the headlight housings, switch out the mirrors to black sports, call it done. Nice, nice truck.

If it was subtle enough, I might go for a small amount of pinstripe over that orange. Maybe one shade darker than the color that's on her now.

I don't really know what I'm gonna do with this '83 (it's also a '74 and a '63)...But a de-chroming has already started. First, I put in the Blazer leather rear seats. Next, I installed 40 Flowmasters and the ceramic coated Headman headers. Today, I did "electrical plumbing" for the Holley FI....Working backwards, as usual!!!!

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I agree 100%, and everyone likes to see all the different ideas that each other has. I've been on some boards that really cater to a certain style or idea. This board is so open and embraces new ideas, and old styles alike!

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is there a stock color combo like that but opposite? sliver and blue?

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Here's my 86 so far...

http://onfinite.com/libraries/1472342/82b.jpg

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Nice clean 86 you have there Tony.

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I've seen a silver with a darker blue middle, but not the light blue.