Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

thanks for that Jeramy! i like it;) just need to see if it comes wrapped in grey.

i got a little done today. modded the column shaft a little and got the new steering shaft all painted up and installed. also went to the driveline services shop and ordered a custom built 3 1/2" driveshaft! here's a few pics of the steering...

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

just need to get the driveshaft painted and installed, buy brake booster and master cylinder and m/c brake lines, bleed, run wiring harness', and test drive!!:lol: probably forgetting a few things though!

Btw, anyone have the brake booster vacuum adaptor for the intake part number?? i cant find it anywhere in my bookmarks.

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

I just made a list for my truck as well and its a page long and even after that I keep on thinking of about a million things i need to do after the list! its never ending.

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Want to take a brake and come swap out my column :D

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Steering column looks great and functional!
Sorry I don't know the part number for the booster adapter (Bob where you at?).

What are you doing with the interior? all new too? Where are you getting the door panels, dash, etc.? Just curious how deep you are going with this monster? It's going to be too nice to drive man.....;)
thanks

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

thanks Mike! for the interior i plan on getting panels for lmc(if mine are too rough) and having them covered with leather/vinyl all double stitched, the dash is clean so ill reuse it and have it wrapped, all new power window motors, everything that shows any sign of its age is going to be new. so most of it!:lol: im thinking black carpet, light grey dash and panels. not sure on the trim and headliner yet, and 2 tone buckets. here's a link to the seats im going for but i want black with grey inserts.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hot-S...ht_3096wt_1167

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Somehow, I knew it was going to be first class all the way. I love those low rise buckets! It's going to be awesome for sure:metal:

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Man i need to check in with this more often!! Coming along nice! Great work :metal:

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Those seats will look sweet in there.

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

looks real nice man

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Dennis, i am glad you like those seats! :)

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

That looks sweet man. I really like those seats.

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

thanks guys! i apprieciate all the comments. im picking up the driveshaft this weekend(tomorrow) and get it painted and installed. kinda slow going while i'm waiting on the painter and saving money(working a lot)!

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

...so whats a new HD drive shaft cost? Did you upgrade the u-joints from 1310's to 1330 or 1350's?

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Looking bad azzzzz brotha!

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

:lol: thats a good question!! i don't know on the u-joints... but the total is going to be right around $300. i'll find out for sure tomorrow and let ya know;)

thanks Bob!! she's coming together:D

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

I got LMC door panels menace they look okay but they are not a perfect fit if your can find other option go with it cuz you can tell they are kind of cheap.
I dont have the car right here or i would of taken a pic were the imperfections are.

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

thanks for the heads up man. i'll see if i can find some factory ones in good enough condition to cover.

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Hey, how nice do they need to be if your going to cover them? I just listed some left overs in the OK pay it forward thread HERE

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

I know covering them and no one will know ;) but i wish it was that. There's a quarter of an inch gape of bother top edges.

Thats a pic that i had and left one might give you an idea.

http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/o..._4432-11-1.jpg

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

I have seen those covered before, is it hard to or something?

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

How's that driveshaft looking?

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

thanks buddy! i'm gonna get mine out and take a look at them tomorrow.

i apprieciate it man... they don't look bad and maybe covering them might help the fitment and gaps. what do you think?

i don't know yet. soon to find out though;)

:lol: turned out awesome! this thing is huge:D

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im in the middle of recessing the gauges. if this works how i planned it ill do a full write up on it. it should turn out really clean. here's a few pics... i have more progress but haven't taken pics yet.

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

just went out and took these

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

autometer?

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

i was going to try and use the plastic piece but i broke it into pieces on Billy's drill press. so i went with the back up plan and drilled the holes on the metal bezel part 2 5/8. nice tight perfect fit so far. im now cutting out the back of the white plastic part of the bezel so i can bolt the black piece with the gauges on. then i'll put the bezel on and start taking off a little at a time till i can see the full view of the gauges. and hope the glass on the gauges is mashed against the bezels holes. if not ill shim them up some how. im trying to do this without glueing anything and everything will come apart just like the factory would have done it:D it should turn out sweet!:metal:

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

yes the ultra lite II's 2 5/8

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

"People don't like a lazy painter.."

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

hey menace what size are youre front wheels?

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

:haha: wait till your painting something and you will think of that. it sucks dude!:lol:

fronts are 20x9 (i think) i'll double check for ya

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

WOW, were the holes for the locks and windows cut that crooked from LMC??


Dennis, for the love of God man, since you have the drive shaft in now make sure the tranny is in neutral before starting it, OK?! :haha:

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

they are 20x8.5 playa

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Yeah the cut for lock and window is kind of bigger than the switch's so they keep moving around. I get different door panels later when i redo my interior.

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

thanks for the advice Bob!:lol: that would be tough explaining 3 totaled out cars at once!:lol:

thanks bro!
that is pretty bad. i will for sure go with a stock door panel now. thanks 502!

well i worked on the gauges and bezel for about 6 hours yesterday and came to the conclusion that the 2 5/8 gauges just have too big of a face on them. no matter what they just didn't look right. you could see them if you move your head around. i ended up sending them back yesterday for the 2 1/16 size. i'm pretty confident that i can get them to work and look like they belong recessed without cutting on my new bezel or taking the gauges apart. its hard for me to pry the trim ring off brand new $100 gauges to make them fit right. and i wasn't too thrilled with having to cut up my new bezel either.

so the plan is to get another black metal piece from another cluster and take a 16th off so the gauges will mount just like before and hope the new bezel will sit flush without trimming and i'll be able to see the entire face of the gauges while being recessed like the originals! i'll post pics of the 2 5/8 gauges mounted and you can see what i'm talking about after work today.

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

here's the gauge pics...

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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

like i said i wasn't happy with the results so hopefully by next week the 2 1/16 gauges will be here and i'll start over. also going to order the speedo in 5" and tach. along with this baby...http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WI...6-BK/?rtype=10

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Why dont you buy the billet aluminum cover for the gauges and use that. That is what I am using and it looks sick. I will post a pic of mine when I get home. But heres a pic of what mine looks like.