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breeze85cten · 09-22-2010, 04:42 PM

Random question, what did you do for your harness for the 5.3l? Did you have someone work the original harness?

menace121978 · 09-22-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 80stepsideguy

Jason,
question Where did you get your rear brake line hoses from???? I asked autozone and they dont carry them..I am about to put my brake lines on this weekend and bolt on the bed but need to get the rear brakes done.I`m gonna have to send you some pics of the truck soon..
ttyl and thanks for helping me out..
Pat

hey Nick!

the rear lines came with my kit but i think Jonboy is onto something... the caddy ones are probably the same.

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Dennis, if you would have just listened to me, your gauges would be in the truck by now.

Sorry it didn't work out. Send me some dimensions (and pics of the backside of the gauges) and I'll get some brackets for you. I have actually been waiting on you before I put in my next order, so I can get everything at once.

rub it in why don't cha! thanks Jeff! today is my friday so i'll get the pics and measurements for you. i do apprieciate it

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on the calipers! I like the red too. Sorry to hear about all the trouble with the gauges.

thanks my friend!

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Originally Posted by breeze85cten

Random question, what did you do for your harness for the 5.3l? Did you have someone work the original harness?

breeze, i had current performance mod the caddy's original harness.

Bubba's79 · 09-23-2010, 03:33 PM

its just gets better and better 8)

draggin86 · 09-26-2010, 09:02 PM

dude lets see some pictures it has been foreverrrrrr!

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 09:41 PM

soon bro! soon!! just waiting for the epoxy to dry

turned out very nice

all that stressing for nothing... i shoulda just listened to Jeff 2-3 weeks ago.

bigblock73 · 09-26-2010, 09:44 PM

Dennis...waiting on the pics.

Got your PM, I'll call you once the kids are in bed, about 7 your time.

PS - yes, the trim ring comes off the large gauges too.

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 09:51 PM

here we go....

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 09:52 PM

more...

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 09:53 PM

last one... my favorite

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 09:58 PM

huh... i just went and looked at them again. i think the flash of the camera makes the little bit of epoxy on the volt gauge stand out. i sure cant see it just looking at it. what do y'all think??? the small 2 1/16" gauges look alright in there??

*Stitch* · 09-26-2010, 10:00 PM

Holy **** that looks good...I can't believe how much better that looks with the smaller gauges..good job buddy...

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 10:03 PM

and for those interested i was totally against tearing the gauges apart and gluing them on the bezel but after Jeff's bracket idea and the fact that this 2 part epoxy stuff gets really hot and bonds like a weld i changed my mind on it. if i ever need to get another gauge or have a problem with them i'll just have to cut them off i guess. just for the clean look of the gauges mashed flat against the bezel is worth it for me

bigblock73 · 09-26-2010, 10:04 PM

You have nice hands Dennis

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 10:05 PM

thanks Chuck!! i apprieciate that.... you as well as a few other close friends know i've been stressing on these damn things!!!

*Stitch* · 09-26-2010, 10:17 PM

yeah I'm glad that life will get better for ya now...now I gotta get me some and stress over them...lol...my problem is that autometer doesn't make a diesel tach

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

You have nice hands Dennis

thanks Jeff but those are Amy's!!!!

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Originally Posted by Stitch

yeah I'm glad that life will get better for ya now...now I gotta get me some and stress over them...lol...my problem is that autometer doesn't make a diesel tach

more the reason to go LS POWAHHHHH!!!!!

joe231 · 09-26-2010, 10:57 PM

those look killer!!

*Stitch* · 09-26-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

more the reason to go LS POWAHHHHH!!!!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post4211406

that's to get me started...I'm not big money like some people...

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

those look killer!!

thanks Joe!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitch

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post4211406

that's to get me started...I'm not big money like some people...

big money my butt! if i had all your money and acres i'd burn what little i have!

joe231 · 09-26-2010, 11:22 PM

yeah, Chuck is about to be filthy RICH$$$$

*Stitch* · 09-26-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

big money my butt! if i had all your money and acres i'd burn what little i have!

that's funny right there I don't care who ya are...

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Originally Posted by joe231

yeah, Chuck is about to be filthy RICH$$$$

no matter what yall think...money does not grow on sewing machines, I mean trees...lol

joe231 · 09-26-2010, 11:24 PM

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 11:30 PM

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 11:37 PM

these are the seats i'm going with... in moondust gray and black inserts. what do you guys think?
http://www.discountvantruck.com/truc...C10Lowback.htm

http://www.discountvantruck.com/mate...rialcolors.htm

*Stitch* · 09-26-2010, 11:43 PM

very nice...

09-22-2010, 04:42 PM	#1876
breeze85cten Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 162	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Random question, what did you do for your harness for the 5.3l? Did you have someone work the original harness?

09-23-2010, 03:33 PM	#1878
Bubba's79 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central point, or Posts: 100	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) its just gets better and better 8) __________________ 1979 C10 SWB 390CI/350 3.73GEARS Horsepower sells motors Torque wins races! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=397626

09-26-2010, 09:02 PM	#1879
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) dude lets see some pictures it has been foreverrrrrr!

09-26-2010, 09:41 PM	#1880
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) soon bro! soon!! just waiting for the epoxy to dry turned out very nice all that stressing for nothing... i shoulda just listened to Jeff 2-3 weeks ago. __________________ "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 Last edited by menace121978; 09-26-2010 at 09:42 PM.

09-26-2010, 09:44 PM	#1881
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis...waiting on the pics. Got your PM, I'll call you once the kids are in bed, about 7 your time. PS - yes, the trim ring comes off the large gauges too. __________________ 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; 09-26-2010 at 09:44 PM.

09-26-2010, 09:51 PM	#1882
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) here we go.... 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

09-26-2010, 09:52 PM	#1883
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

09-26-2010, 09:53 PM	#1884
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) last one... my favorite 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

09-26-2010, 09:58 PM	#1885
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) huh... i just went and looked at them again. i think the flash of the camera makes the little bit of epoxy on the volt gauge stand out. i sure cant see it just looking at it. what do y'all think??? the small 2 1/16" gauges look alright in there?? __________________ "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 Last edited by menace121978; 09-26-2010 at 09:58 PM.

09-26-2010, 10:00 PM	#1886
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) Holy **** that looks good...I can't believe how much better that looks with the smaller gauges..good job buddy...

09-26-2010, 10:03 PM	#1887
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) and for those interested i was totally against tearing the gauges apart and gluing them on the bezel but after Jeff's bracket idea and the fact that this 2 part epoxy stuff gets really hot and bonds like a weld i changed my mind on it. if i ever need to get another gauge or have a problem with them i'll just have to cut them off i guess. just for the clean look of the gauges mashed flat against the bezel is worth it for me __________________ "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

09-26-2010, 10:04 PM	#1888
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) You have nice hands Dennis __________________ 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

09-26-2010, 10:05 PM	#1889
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks Chuck!! i apprieciate that.... you as well as a few other close friends know i've been stressing on these damn things!!! __________________ "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

09-26-2010, 10:17 PM	#1890
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 I'm glad that life will get better for ya now...now I gotta get me some and stress over them...lol...my problem is that autometer doesn't make a diesel tach Last edited by Stitch; 09-26-2010 at 10:17 PM.

09-26-2010, 10:57 PM	#1892
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09-26-2010, 11:22 PM	#1895
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09-26-2010, 11:30 PM	#1898
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) __________________ "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

09-26-2010, 11:37 PM	#1899
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) these are the seats i'm going with... in moondust gray and black inserts. what do you guys think? http://www.discountvantruck.com/truc...C10Lowback.htm http://www.discountvantruck.com/mate...rialcolors.htm __________________ "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 Last edited by menace121978; 09-27-2010 at 12:02 AM.

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