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

Honestly,... I would lose the red bowtie.
Maybe a gray armrest to make them blend it.

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

ok... i have some orig side pockets to cover the bowtie up but they are in black... ill attach them some how and snap a couple pics and tell me what ya think

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

I agree with the Bowtie, it looks out of place. The rest....WOW!

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

Third on the Bowtie - dislike... Also on the armrest - looks out of place in black without some other two-tone on the panel. Could'a maybe went with red stitching to match the Bowtie to help make it look right.

Truck is still beautiful though man & make it what YOU want - not what we want!!!

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

oh no im loving the honesty here buddy.... i know somethings not quit right just couldnt pin point exactly what though...


what do you guys think now?

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

Looks good to me.
Either way bowtie or map pocket will be cool.
Man, you are so effin close on this truck. I am very impressed of how far you have taken this ride.

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

Tha map pocket rocks!

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

Looks a lot better with the map pockets!!! Especially when installed & next to the seats!!! Forgot to mention it, but I agree with the others - lose the bed cover - it looks so clean without it & you did the paint matching in the bed liner too - why hide it???

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

And you need a billet steering wheel in there IMO....

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

I agree,... except with a gray or black rim.

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

i need to find a steering wheel that matches the 225's... i know someone had posted a link in here somewheres of the one i wanted. just gotta find it now;)

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

i think the map pocket is the way to go. Do you have any more info on how the rear window was installed. i love that look!

I know ive said it before but your truck is truly BADA$$!!!

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

Honestly I like the look of the bowtie, keeps things different but with that said it would need to be on black panels instead

edit: maybe also a silver trim around the bowtie with black panels

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

Right on thanks for all the input guys! As far as the rear window.... Which reminds me I gotta take a pic of the inside channel and pinch weld, I finally got that rubber piece that covers everything. It looks really nice. I had a well known glass company that usually just does hotrods high end stuff do the rear one for me. He basically said its a floating window. There's no stands or anything for the glass to sit on. He did it just like the old school cars and put one layer of sealant and let it dry to act as the mounting surface then the next day he filled in the gap and waited for it to dry then he did the outside finishing work to make it look even smooth and basically a triple seal around the glass.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Amazing!!! definitely run the black pockets!!! Loving it!

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

Wow it looks amazing! Nice work! Another vote for the map pockets, and I could go either way on the tonneau. I think it'll look slick once it's painted...

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

Dennis,

Truck is looking amazing man.Have you ever thought of doing a cowl induction hood for your truck? I havent done much to mine since my accident.I am going to do some work to it this winter.

thanks
pat

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

Truck is looking amazing! I liked the bowtie on the panel, but the red just didn't look right. Black would be good, or run with the pockets. They go really well with the rest of the interior.

As for the bed cover...I say when it's painted it will be a nice feature that you can have on there, or take off when you want. Looks awesome either way in my opinion.

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

right on thanks John!! so i finally got a few pics of the inside of the glass for the rear one piece window for you guys... i also got something major finally mounted and a few more gifts from santa arrived yesterday;) check it out!!

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

more... btw that last pic is of Mr. Durants rendering he did up for me when i started almost 3 years ago! she turned out just like i had dreamed and thank you Joseph for reaching into my brain and creating a perfect rendering of how she was/is/and did turn out!!!! he nailed my mental picture and made it a reality. very amazing! i would stare at that damn picture that was hanging in the living room of all places everyday sometimes for hours! if the ex wife was here she'd be able to see i kept my word.... soon as the trucks done the picture comes down!LOL its in the office now:lol:

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

Dennis,
The hood looks great on there. I hope don't decide to put a cowl hood on it...just my .02
I like the rear window. I'm curious about the trim they used on it? Wonder where they got that? Also, did they use urethane to hold the glass in?

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

looks sweet

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

Thanks for the interior pics of the back glass!!! Definitely sold on that upgrade now! Truck looks fantastic man - wish I was as close to the finish line as you are....

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

Man what a difference a hood will make! Truck looks amazing man! Great job! :clap::clap:

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

Truck is beautiful man, Glad you got it finished buddy. We all knew you could do it!

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

Very nice, inside and out:metal:
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Truck looks great Dennis, as I have said 100 times

IMO, the map pockets and arm rest need to be the same color as the door panels, the trim can stay black as it ties everything else together very well..the other things black are just too much IMO.

DEfinately lose the bowtie...too cheesy and it doesn't match anything else at all...looks like an afterhought.

Just my opinion brother. :)

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

well spoken buddy! i agree with the bowtie 100%!:lol:

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

X2. I think there is just too much going on with door panels. One color would be perfect.

This truck is so freaking awesome...
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

love the truck man just need to keep the door pockets in it and put the nos grill in there

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

I'd leave the billet grill in there! Man your truck is awesome! One question, is the rear window a flush mount on the out side or something? (I just found your build thread via another thread and am curious

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

Truck is looking amazing.

I would go with the map pockets as well. To me the black works well with the black inserts on the seats and black accents you have in the rest of the interior.

Have you thought about a 73-74 grille on there? The extra depth really gives it some character.

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

Dennis, this truck is truly inspirational! You've done your Dad very proud with this truck! Congrats!!!

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

well guys... i got the interior buttoned up for the most part. went for a ride yesterday and snapped a few nice pics

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

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

looks great...now it looks so good you won't want to work it tho, or get it dirty. :lol:

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

Amazing!!!

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

The door panels look great. The whole frikken truck does, but the two-tone door panels freshens up the OEM look without being too much. Love what you've done.

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

Truck looks great. It won't be long and you will have it completed.
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