Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) - Page 78 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

menace121978 · 09-28-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

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

thanks buddy!

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Originally Posted by nlped

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

almost!!! i still look around and get that overwhelming feeling though!

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Originally Posted by JohnC

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

me too John!! im sanding down the white part of the bezel nice and smooth then paint it and take care of the turn signal lights while i'm waiting for Jeffs custom brackets so i wont have to glue the tach and speedo in

little at a time

draggin86 · 09-28-2010, 09:23 PM

Dude gauges are off the chain! things are moving right along!

menace121978 · 09-28-2010, 09:34 PM

thanks bro!! should be pretty smooth sailing now... i just need to pick up the fenders from Rich and start finishing off the engine bay next

bigblock73 · 09-28-2010, 09:40 PM

Dennis, check the small gauge measurements you PM'd me, they don't add up (literally).

I submitted my order, and added a little extra play on the small brackets, to allow for adjustability and to account for the addition snafu.

Hope to get them by the end of the week if all goes well.

menace121978 · 09-29-2010, 12:06 AM

i brought the gauges in here...

(x x)-1 5/8
(x .)(. x)-4 3/4
(. x)(x .)-1 1/2

is that better Jeff?

LiveAnimals · 09-29-2010, 12:20 AM

(.)(.) I like these better

menace121978 · 09-29-2010, 05:00 AM

i knew someone would do that!

bigblock73 · 09-29-2010, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i brought the gauges in here...

(x x)-1 5/8
(x .)(. x)-4 3/4
(. x)(x .)-1 1/2

is that better Jeff?

perfect

*nbpro* · 09-29-2010, 11:28 AM

(y) Even better. Build looks sweet dude. Love the color of that truck. Keep up the good work.

menace121978 · 09-29-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

perfect

sorry about the 1st go around Jeff... i'm not sure what happened. may have been because i was measuring them while they were in the truck then running back to the office to type it

bigblock73 · 09-29-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

sorry about the 1st go around Jeff... i'm not sure what happened. may have been because i was measuring them while they were in the truck then running back to the office to type it

No problem, got the drawings to the shop, they are busy, so it looks like they'll be cut next week. Hang tight, I'll get the brackets to you so you can put your big ones in.

*Stitch* · 09-29-2010, 06:12 PM

yeah have patience and don't epoxy the really expensive ones in...LOL

menace121978 · 09-29-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

No problem, got the drawings to the shop, they are busy, so it looks like they'll be cut next week. Hang tight, I'll get the brackets to you so you can put your big ones in.

right on! your the man Jeff

i sure apprieciate it!

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Originally Posted by Stitch

yeah have patience and don't epoxy the really expensive ones in...LOL

i have been busy tonight... a lot of custom stuff going on!

i'll have pics up in a few. waiting for paint to dry. i made a custom harness for the turn signals with modded light sockets, sanded and painted the white bezel part black, and did a lot more wiring work. cleaned everything up with zip ties. turned out really clean

*Stitch* · 09-29-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

right on! your the man Jeff

i sure apprieciate it!

i have been busy tonight... a lot of custom stuff going on!

i'll have pics up in a few. waiting for paint to dry. i made a custom harness for the turn signals with modded light sockets, sanded and painted the white bezel part black, and did a lot more wiring work. cleaned everything up with zip ties. turned out really clean

WHERES THE PICS...LOL

My turn now...LMFAO

Driveway Dreams · 09-29-2010, 11:03 PM

The gauges look sweet man! But I think there was a SNAFU in the order...mine still haven't shown up.

draggin86 · 09-29-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitch

WHERES THE PICS...LOL

My turn now...LMFAO

agreed

Driveway Dreams · 09-29-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch

WHERES THE PICS...LOL

My turn now...LMFAO

I agree too and thought it needed to be posted again.

menace121978 · 09-29-2010, 11:18 PM

you guys are tooooo much!!!

3r!c84 · 09-29-2010, 11:24 PM

i agree ^^^
a pic a day keeps

away !!!!

LiveAnimals · 09-30-2010, 03:59 AM

If you need a break man you can come work on my rig

menace121978 · 09-30-2010, 10:01 AM

thanks Kam... i'll keep that in mind

well here's the pics i promised yesterday

menace121978 · 09-30-2010, 10:03 AM

more

menace121978 · 09-30-2010, 10:04 AM

last ones...

menace121978 · 09-30-2010, 10:07 AM

i'm going to mount the relay box today along with the tac module. start figuring how the mount the ls gas pedal. this morning im supposed to pick up the fenders and dropping off my brake booster to get painted. more pics later!

JohnC · 09-30-2010, 11:19 AM

That looks good man. I like the fact that you are going through the effort for the stock blinkers. That is a nice trick that a lot of people won't even think of.

09-28-2010, 09:23 PM	#1927
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dude gauges are off the chain! things are moving right along!

09-28-2010, 09:34 PM	#1928
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks bro!! should be pretty smooth sailing now... i just need to pick up the fenders from Rich and start finishing off the engine bay next __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-28-2010, 09:40 PM	#1929
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, check the small gauge measurements you PM'd me, they don't add up (literally). I submitted my order, and added a little extra play on the small brackets, to allow for adjustability and to account for the addition snafu. Hope to get them by the end of the week if all goes well. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 09-28-2010 at 09:40 PM.

09-29-2010, 12:06 AM	#1930
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i brought the gauges in here... (x x)-1 5/8 (x .)(. x)-4 3/4 (. x)(x .)-1 1/2 is that better Jeff? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-29-2010, 12:20 AM	#1931
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) (.)(.) I like these better __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

09-29-2010, 05:00 AM	#1932
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i knew someone would do that! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-29-2010, 11:28 AM	#1934
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) (y) Even better. Build looks sweet dude. Love the color of that truck. Keep up the good work.

09-29-2010, 06:12 PM	#1937
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) yeah have patience and don't epoxy the really expensive ones in...LOL

09-29-2010, 11:03 PM	#1940
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) The gauges look sweet man! But I think there was a SNAFU in the order...mine still haven't shown up. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

09-29-2010, 11:18 PM	#1943
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) you guys are tooooo much!!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-29-2010, 11:24 PM	#1944
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i agree ^^^ a pic a day keeps away !!!! __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 09-29-2010 at 11:25 PM.

09-30-2010, 03:59 AM	#1945
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) If you need a break man you can come work on my rig __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

09-30-2010, 10:01 AM	#1946
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks Kam... i'll keep that in mind well here's the pics i promised yesterday Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-30-2010, 10:03 AM	#1947
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) more Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-30-2010, 10:04 AM	#1948
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) last ones... Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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09-30-2010, 10:07 AM	#1949
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i'm going to mount the relay box today along with the tac module. start figuring how the mount the ls gas pedal. this morning im supposed to pick up the fenders and dropping off my brake booster to get painted. more pics later! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-30-2010, 11:19 AM	#1950
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) That looks good man. I like the fact that you are going through the effort for the stock blinkers. That is a nice trick that a lot of people won't even think of.

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