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

Nice seats, I think they would look better without the headrest...and they might stick up above the back window too. Maybe you can run them without..at least for magazine shoots. ;)

Just my opinion Dennis.

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

thanks Jeff... i value it buddy. i'll have to get the exact measurements to find out how tall they will be. to be honest i have been staring at these seats for a few days now and never even noticed those darn headrests:lol:

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

http://www.discountvantruck.com/truc...C10Lowback.htm

wow i feel like a real dumb @ss! here's the right link!!

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

lol that's better...

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

Now we are talking.

You need to go to bed earlier and get some sleep ;)

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

:lol: thanks guys... i'm heading there now!

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

looking good da Menace

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

I like those seats. Really nice.

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

Dennis, those seats are going to look amazing in the truck. And the guages are turning out great! :metal:

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

What did you use to route your harness? Zip ties? I am about to route my harness from under my seat to the sensors but dont have anything yet to tie it to the frame or body to get it out of harms way.

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

Gauges are turning out nice man! I knew Jeff would be able to help you out with some advice on them.

Those seats will look good in there too.

Have you noticed how the ball is starting to roll faster and faster yet? :D

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

Gauges look sick man. Those seats will be realy comfy for long road trip to the Oklahoma meet in a year or so! :lol: Great work man, keep it up.

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

The gauges turned out really nice! Looks like the seat is going to fit perfect too. For a minute I thought you had a sweet ring with diamonds and all.

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

;) thanks buddy!

thanks man... i sure hope they are as comfy as they look.
thanks Ed! got more pics of them actually in the truck.:D
i used lots of black tape, plastic 3/8 and 1/2" wire loom, and then C-type clips with a with a push on stud. i'll post a couple pics for you.

:lol: sort of... just keep running out of money now so i have to take a break every few weeks:( she is defiantly coming together though:D
:lol: thanks Josh! we'll have to call when we leave and see who makes the best time:lol:


well, i got a little more wiring done tonight. its at least 110* out in the garage too! hotttt!! i've been having to keep my garage shut to keep out the nosy neighbors too:lol: here's a few pics of the gauges installed and lit up. enjoy!

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

more pics at a different angle in different light at a different time:lol:

and the pic of the loom clamp im using on the harness. btw, you can get them at napa

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

Now that's what I'm talking about. It's about time you posted pics. Oh wait that's not you. That's me lol. They look great man

So Fresh and So Clean :D
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

so how do they attach then dang have me and my dad drolling thinking of doing the upgrade but how would i wire in the turn signals with the stock harness ive heard it can cause some issues.

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

Looks great Dennis!!!

Can you confirm if your large gauges have studs 4 7/8" apart and are diagonal vs. straight across like the small ones? Better yet, can you post up a pic of the back of them?

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

:lol: thanks buddy:D

you wont even have to touch your turn signals. they stay in the stock location with the stock bulbs and wiring... stay tuned and i'll show you;)
Jeff, i just measured and mine are exactly 3" from stud to stud. here's a couple pics...

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

With the gauges mounted in the dash, are the studs running horizontally across, straight in line like your small gauges, or are they staggered?

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

dang you need to do a full write up on this dennis it would help or ill send you the parts and ship me it all completed ahahaha..

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

they are running in a straight line buddy... i just double checked;)

basically Swervin and Jeff here have it covered on Jeff's website 73-87.com

the best advice i can give you is order the gauges and don't be scared about tearing them apart:D then follow the directions on Jeff's awesome writeup. the only difference is i used the smaller 2 1/16" gauges

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

Coming right along .I like those gauges they light up real nice. Good one on the calipers

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

Dennis, those look great! You are really movin' along now. Can you almost taste it? :lol:

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

Man those look even better lit up! I can't wait to see the tach and speedo in there.