1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68Timber · 06-22-2016, 01:51 PM

Did you figure out the front-end clunk?

**buffydores** · 06-22-2016, 02:07 PM

Nope. I think it's something with the body.

**buffydores** · 06-23-2016, 01:54 PM

Looks like the adjustment rod hole for the clock is offset a bit from the '73-'80 dash. I'm ordering a '81-'87 instrument cluster plastic. I'll drill the '73-'80 plexi as a temporary solution. The clock works, which is nice.

**buffydores** · 06-23-2016, 05:31 PM

Got the front end dressed up. Hard to see, but the bumper was built with Hickey style hooks welded on the bottom. Kinda cool. Got the new stickers on the winch. New wheels are supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Detailing this weekend.

Here's a shot of the cross over steering and springs from Offroad Design:

**buffydores** · 06-27-2016, 03:17 PM

Wheels are in. I'm waiting on the chrome trim rings to finish it up.

68Timber · 06-27-2016, 03:22 PM

Are those narrower than stock? Don't get me wrong, they look great, but they look like they're not as wide or maybe the offset is different.

**buffydores** · 06-27-2016, 04:58 PM

16"x8" with 4.75" backspacing. Factory backspacing is 4.25". I've added 1" wheel spacers, so these are actually wider than factory by .5". Maybe it's the change from 15" to 16" that makes it look different.

06-22-2016, 01:51 PM	#1
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Did you figure out the front-end clunk? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

06-22-2016, 02:07 PM	#2
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 757	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Nope. I think it's something with the body.

06-23-2016, 01:54 PM	#3
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 757	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Looks like the adjustment rod hole for the clock is offset a bit from the '73-'80 dash. I'm ordering a '81-'87 instrument cluster plastic. I'll drill the '73-'80 plexi as a temporary solution. The clock works, which is nice.

06-23-2016, 05:31 PM	#4
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 757	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Got the front end dressed up. Hard to see, but the bumper was built with Hickey style hooks welded on the bottom. Kinda cool. Got the new stickers on the winch. New wheels are supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Detailing this weekend. Here's a shot of the cross over steering and springs from Offroad Design: Last edited by buffydores; 07-19-2017 at 03:40 PM.

06-27-2016, 03:17 PM	#5
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 757	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Wheels are in. I'm waiting on the chrome trim rings to finish it up. Last edited by buffydores; 07-19-2017 at 03:40 PM.

06-27-2016, 03:22 PM	#6
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Are those narrower than stock? Don't get me wrong, they look great, but they look like they're not as wide or maybe the offset is different. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

06-27-2016, 04:58 PM	#7
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 757	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 16"x8" with 4.75" backspacing. Factory backspacing is 4.25". I've added 1" wheel spacers, so these are actually wider than factory by .5". Maybe it's the change from 15" to 16" that makes it look different.



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