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

[sgtvanmp]

Menace, your truck is going to be admired for years to come. I could not stop checking out all the work you have done. This truck is SWEEEEET!!!

Please keep the pictures coming. You have me wanting to start a thread on my own 76Silverado.

Thanks again.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by JohnC

This is how I was going to do mine, and I just noticed when looking for it that Jeff, bigblock73, did his too. Maybe this will help out.

Article on 73-87.com for Recessed Gauge Install

That looks pretty good. I was hoping the small gauges would have a little more room around them so the numbering wasn't so crowded but they still look pretty good as Jeff did them.

[Driveway Dreams]

Hey Dennis, I want to see a close up of how those covers look now.


...I mean: Can you please take another, closer up, photograph of the covers for your engine, and post that photograph for my viewing pleasure?

[STOCKISH]

Gerald, as long as you had those you mean to tell me you dont remember what they looked like???
















Ooops, did I say that out loud?

[Driveway Dreams]

Ouch!
Very well done Josh!

Anyone have a set for me to do?

[STOCKISH]

As nice as those turned out if I find a set for mine they will get sent straight to your house!

[draggin86]

Dude getting close to almost 90 thousands views! Insane!

[v502]

Recessed gauge don't look bad menace it fits in the classy category. I got racy look it in my truck and the angle is an issue.

You can see how they pointing down.

[menace121978]

thanks for all the comments guys!

i think autometer makes some angled trim rings that may work on the angle issue. might be something to think about. they sure look clean mounted like that though

[Captkaos]

On the 2-1/8" gauges, they way I have them sitting on an uncut bezel there is no way the face will sit in there without removing the ring. Cutting the tapered opening on the dash will only open it up more which is what the normal route has been to make them work with the larger setup.

If you can get the ring off, they should sit in there flush like you want them though.

[menace121978]

i understand now. thanks Chris for your time and help buddy. 2 of the 4 gauges will be here tomorrow so i'll try it again.

i've been keeping busy on other things too... WIRING!! i love it!!

[menace121978]

i went out to pick in pull to get the delay module for the wipers and i picked up some factory rear speaker mounts with the factory covers in perfect shape. i also got an '86 wiper motor without the pump and installed. i need to take pics of the speaker mounts still. i'm trying to figure out how to get the wiring harness to fit and stay up in the groove of the firewall. i'm not sure what i'm going to do yet. here's a couple pics of what i'm talking about...

[STOCKISH]

Looking great man. looks like I'm not the only one who needs some sun!

[menace121978]

i had to post that.i was deep in thought there!!

[Stitch]

Originally Posted by menace121978

i understand now. thanks Chris for your time and help buddy. 2 of the 4 gauges will be here tomorrow so i'll try it again.

i've been keeping busy on other things too... WIRING!! i love it!!

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[menace121978]

here's a couple of the wiring in the cab almost done...

[Stitch]

That first pic cracks me up. It's like you're praying to the wiring gods for them to give you some slack. Lmao
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[54Caddy]

dang i want a wiper set up like that go out and look for anther one, man i miss the pick n pulls up there nothing like the ones here in town.

[c10sport]

Originally Posted by menace121978

i've been keeping busy on other things too... WIRING!! i love it!!

Wait until you see my build...I'm going to be running more wire than ATT!

Sweet truck though!!!

"54caddy" - I've seen some NOS delay wiper switches on ebay.

[JohnC]

Looking good!

[79gmc5.3]

Looking sweet Dennis! If that were me I would be yelling for help to get me out from under there Keep up the good work.

[trenz68]

Awsome build

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

dang i want a wiper set up like that go out and look for anther one, man i miss the pick n pulls up there nothing like the ones here in town.

i'll snag you one. i might have another module laying around too

Originally Posted by c10sport

Wait until you see my build...I'm going to be running more wire than ATT!

Sweet truck though!!!

"54caddy" - I've seen some NOS delay wiper switches on ebay.

Originally Posted by 79gmc5.3

Looking sweet Dennis! If that were me I would be yelling for help to get me out from under there Keep up the good work.

Originally Posted by trenz68

Awsome build

thanks guys for the comments it keeps me moving forward! with that said here's a few more pics 1st is of the factory speaker brackets. going to get them painted body color. the next is of the 2 1/16" gauge i was test fitting. its going to look perfect!!!! the face size of the gauge fits perfect with the factory bezel uncut i'm really happy so far!! still need to order the tach and speedo though. probably do that tomorrow.

[menace121978]

2 more... its hard for me to tell which look the clearest so i just post everything.

[3r!c84]

much better size