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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looks good to me.
Either way bowtie or map pocket will be cool. Man, you are so effin close on this truck. I am very impressed of how far you have taken this ride. |
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12-02-2011, 09:24 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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12-02-2011, 09:30 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Tha map pocket rocks!
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12-02-2011, 09:32 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looks a lot better with the map pockets!!! Especially when installed & next to the seats!!! Forgot to mention it, but I agree with the others - lose the bed cover - it looks so clean without it & you did the paint matching in the bed liner too - why hide it???
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12-02-2011, 09:33 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
And you need a billet steering wheel in there IMO....
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12-02-2011, 09:40 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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12-02-2011, 09:41 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i need to find a steering wheel that matches the 225's... i know someone had posted a link in here somewheres of the one i wanted. just gotta find it now
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12-02-2011, 11:22 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i think the map pocket is the way to go. Do you have any more info on how the rear window was installed. i love that look!
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12-02-2011, 08:02 PM
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Right on thanks for all the input guys! As far as the rear window.... Which reminds me I gotta take a pic of the inside channel and pinch weld, I finally got that rubber piece that covers everything. It looks really nice. I had a well known glass company that usually just does hotrods high end stuff do the rear one for me. He basically said its a floating window. There's no stands or anything for the glass to sit on. He did it just like the old school cars and put one layer of sealant and let it dry to act as the mounting surface then the next day he filled in the gap and waited for it to dry then he did the outside finishing work to make it look even smooth and basically a triple seal around the glass. Posted via Mobile Device
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12-02-2011, 04:18 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Honestly I like the look of the bowtie, keeps things different but with that said it would need to be on black panels instead
edit: maybe also a silver trim around the bowtie with black panels
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12-02-2011, 08:13 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Amazing!!! definitely run the black pockets!!! Loving it!
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12-02-2011, 08:15 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Wow it looks amazing! Nice work! Another vote for the map pockets, and I could go either way on the tonneau. I think it'll look slick once it's painted...
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12-02-2011, 08:16 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Dennis,
Truck is looking amazing man.Have you ever thought of doing a cowl induction hood for your truck? I havent done much to mine since my accident.I am going to do some work to it this winter. thanks pat
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12-03-2011, 11:45 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Truck is looking amazing! I liked the bowtie on the panel, but the red just didn't look right. Black would be good, or run with the pockets. They go really well with the rest of the interior.
As for the bed cover...I say when it's painted it will be a nice feature that you can have on there, or take off when you want. Looks awesome either way in my opinion. |
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12-03-2011, 02:55 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
right on thanks John!! so i finally got a few pics of the inside of the glass for the rear one piece window for you guys... i also got something major finally mounted and a few more gifts from santa arrived yesterday
check it out!!
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12-03-2011, 03:06 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
more... btw that last pic is of Mr. Durants rendering he did up for me when i started almost 3 years ago! she turned out just like i had dreamed and thank you Joseph for reaching into my brain and creating a perfect rendering of how she was/is/and did turn out!!!! he nailed my mental picture and made it a reality. very amazing! i would stare at that damn picture that was hanging in the living room of all places everyday sometimes for hours! if the ex wife was here she'd be able to see i kept my word.... soon as the trucks done the picture comes down!LOL its in the office now
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12-03-2011, 03:58 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Dennis,
The hood looks great on there. I hope don't decide to put a cowl hood on it...just my .02 I like the rear window. I'm curious about the trim they used on it? Wonder where they got that? Also, did they use urethane to hold the glass in? |
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12-03-2011, 05:04 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
looks sweet
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12-03-2011, 09:02 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Thanks for the interior pics of the back glass!!! Definitely sold on that upgrade now! Truck looks fantastic man - wish I was as close to the finish line as you are....
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12-04-2011, 12:45 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Man what a difference a hood will make! Truck looks amazing man! Great job!
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12-04-2011, 11:49 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Truck is beautiful man, Glad you got it finished buddy. We all knew you could do it!
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12-05-2011, 12:10 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Very nice, inside and out
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12-05-2011, 01:17 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Truck looks great Dennis, as I have said 100 times
IMO, the map pockets and arm rest need to be the same color as the door panels, the trim can stay black as it ties everything else together very well..the other things black are just too much IMO. DEfinately lose the bowtie...too cheesy and it doesn't match anything else at all...looks like an afterhought. Just my opinion brother. 
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This truck is so freaking awesome... Posted via Mobile Device
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12-05-2011, 02:42 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
well spoken buddy! i agree with the bowtie 100%!
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