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Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Here are the latest progress photos on my '78 Diesel. I bought the dash pad for $20 bucks and had the vinyl paint already. Not too bad for a sunday afternoon. I didn't get any before pics of the new dash pad but it was a darker color almost like the original one. I am super happy with how it is coming along. The new carpet and door panel carpet will be here hopefully by the end of the week. I hope everyone enjoys!
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78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725 |
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
HUGE difference. Man that thing is looking so much better
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
nice
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
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2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1500 4x4 5.3L automatic 1986 M1008 CUCV 6.2L Detroit Diesel TH400 4.56 Detroit Locker rear NP208 1973 K20 "Silverado" 350ci, HEI, TH350, NP203 with 2wd conversion, A/C, power windows,tilt wheel, dual tanks. My '73ish K20 thread My 5yo son claims it as his. 1987 V20 Custom Deluxe 350 TH400 NP208 "farm truck" getting parted out. 2016 Nissan Altima grocery getter/commuter |
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
OK, so tonight I was able to start the tonneau cover project. I spent $90 at Home Depot and I already had the vinyl that will cover it. Here is a preview of how it will sit on the bed. Tomorrow I should have the vinyl installed.
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78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725 |
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Whaaat? Your not going back with the retro 70's snap on cover? ..
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
very nice work so far.
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Haha....nope. I cannot stand snaps. Maybe one day they'll come back in style but I will never understand how anybody could take a drill to their truck's body like that over 50 times!
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78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725 |
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Thanks man...after this tonneau cover project and the carpet later this week, I am going to have slow down on rebuilding because I am leaving the Coast Guard and money won't quite flow like it used to for a little while.
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78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725 |
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Unfortunately it was the best option at the time. I agree totally though. I can't stand them either.
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Well I got the new tonneau cover on but have been posting the pics on another thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=420381 I am totally stoked about how it turned out but now the bed rails are driving me nuts!
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78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725 |
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
nice progress bro looks sweet
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Got the truck wired up today to pull my '54 Aloha. Of course I had to take some pics:
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78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725 |
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
You lost your passenger side dash vents!
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
[QUOTE=Corts60;4175319]Here are the latest progress photos on my '78 Diesel. I bought the dash pad for $20 bucks and had the vinyl paint already. Not too bad for a sunday afternoon. I didn't get any before pics of the new dash pad but it was a darker color almost like the original one. I am super happy with how it is coming along. The new carpet and door panel carpet will be here hopefully by the end of the week. I hope everyone enjoys!
![]() ![]() In these two photos is that a factory electric clock in your instrument panel? It looks like it has been redone (at least the adjusting knob that sticks out) did you get yours refurbished, a new one, or is the knob new? Mine looks like crap and is rusty (plus the screw on knob on the end is gone) and I want to make it all shiny like yours! ![]()
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
nice work...that bed cover has really go tha wheel turning in my head
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Cort,
That is so close to being factory original, I may be inclined to put some Chevy factory rallys on it with some 255/60 X 15 tires or bigger, whatever fits. I would put 3 spoke spinners on the center caps. ![]() |
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
That turned out nice. Looks like a new carpet kit and your on a down hill roll.
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Man, forgot about this thread.
the "10" - That is the factory clock. I have done nothing to it, and it has done nothing for me. Doesn't work. ![]() I haven't done a whole lot lately, asthetically, but here are some newer interior and exterior pics. All of the progress lately has been mechanical and electrical, mostly with fixing the previos owners installations ![]() ![]() Got the '73 grille installed. Much better. ![]()
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78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725 |
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
I'd definitely keep the '78 grille with the diesel emblem, but that's just me. Or find a good '78 grille and re-use your emblem. That just makes it so much cooler being original (to me). That's the only thing I'd do differently though, you're doing a great job and the truck looks awesome! Keep up the good work!
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Beautiful truck.
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Yes!!! Beautiful truck, in one of my favorite color combos. I will support the idea of 15x8 rallys and 3" trim rings. The wheels you have now will sell in a few days on craigs and may cover the entire purchase.
How did you find a truck with buckets and console? I want that set up. |
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Re: Progress pics on the '78 Silverado
Thanks guys! I bought it from a close friend and the original owner. He ordered it from the factory with buckets and console, short bed, and diesel package.
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