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*nekkidhillbilly* · 02-12-2012, 03:46 PM

love the ipod deal will steal that

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-12-2012, 05:39 PM

Since I don't smoke, I figured it was a perfect spot for it! Steal away, my friend!

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-13-2012, 08:53 PM

Rear seat ----> DONE! And excuse me for swearing, but ****! It looks good!

I had them move the seam from the center of the front trim on the seat to the sides and changed from a simple top stitch to a flat French seam and it made out to be a great choice! Especially with the contrast tan stitching...

A close-up...

Today, I also got all the stereo system wiring done and ready for the subwoofer box and amp rack...

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ghettoluxury · 02-13-2012, 09:01 PM

very nice

*mrhino* · 02-13-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Trailblazer SS

Rear seat ----> DONE! And excuse me for swearing, but ****! It looks good!

sure the **** does!

I had to change mine too.

madcow75 · 02-13-2012, 10:23 PM

Sweeeeet. A very nice upgrade. Nice clean craftmanship.

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-14-2012, 12:26 AM

Front seat should be done tomorrow or Wednesday and then it's on to the door panel inserts and door pockets!

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1BadAction · 02-14-2012, 10:01 PM

Awesome, awesome build man. Very similar to what I have in mind for my 91 Burb, a tach cluster is going to be a little bit more work in my rig tho.

thirdstreettito · 02-15-2012, 12:53 AM

Subscribed! Love the build!

Gordonr1973 · 02-15-2012, 01:44 AM

Looks really nice!!

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-17-2012, 11:21 PM

Front seat done and in! Now to finish the door panels and start building the audio system (already fully wired)!

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thirdstreettito · 02-17-2012, 11:31 PM

Nice!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-17-2012, 11:49 PM

Oh yeah that looks killer! I like it!

rs72z · 02-18-2012, 12:49 AM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-18-2012, 01:25 AM

The rear seat belts are almost done at Ssnake-Oyl, I cannot wait to get the front belts out to them...mine are haggered! Also, a lot of the NOS interior door panel trim pieces showed up already as well! Things are looking good, the interior will be done pretty soon!

I finally have the perfect condition fabled 15629600 4L80E-to-NP205 adapter on its way too! (I have a bad adapter as well, great paper weight, BTW!) Now I just need the CompuShift 2 controller and the built 4L80E will be ready to go in! It looks like the SRW swap and 4L80E swap will happen around the same time!

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-19-2012, 02:34 AM

Subwoofer enclosure is almost done!

measures in at .7997 cu. ft. And should drop the Q slightly from what JL Audio recommends for the 13.5" 13TW5 I am using!

The enclosure is made of 3/4"MDF and fully joined with Titebond III ultimate glues and 2" countersunk #8 screws spaced every 4" to make sure everything is nice and solid!

I am going to add small braces in right where the subwoofer mounts and then finish with the end plates.

After its all done, the same fabric and dark leather used on the seats is going to be padded and the entire enclosure will be wrapped for aesthetics! I'm liking it, now I have to finish the amp/capacitor rack and the trim panels behind the rear seat.

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joe231 · 02-19-2012, 02:39 AM

Awesome!
Seats look great!
I like the box also. It will fit behind the rear bench in the stock location?
I can't wait to see it installed?

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survivingalone · 02-19-2012, 11:58 AM

who did your seats? location? what price? great work!!

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-19-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Awesome!
Seats look great!
I like the box also. It will fit behind the rear bench in the stock location?
I can't wait to see it installed?

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The box will fit behind the seat of a crew cab or standard cab (with the seat adjusted all the way back). It has 3/8" clearance to
The seat at all points and still has plenty of depth for the JL Audo 13.5" TW5 sub. We technically have room to build this box large enough for (2) of these JL subs and if you are using a 10" shallow sub, I could fit (3) or possibly even (4) back there!

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who did your seats? location? what price? great work!!

Thanks for the compliments! My local friend who is a custom upholsterer did them, my work was done mostly on trade, so I don't know what he would charge at retail to do these seats.
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STOCKISH · 02-19-2012, 03:53 PM

Love the build so far. Great job on the interior choices too! Seats look amazing. I really like how the sub box is coming together as well. Great work man.

rs72z · 02-20-2012, 03:36 PM

Seats look awsome!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-20-2012, 04:00 PM

Nice work on the sub box! That's very nice.

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-21-2012, 08:11 PM

More NOS parts are on the way and some already here! I got the leather wrapped (former velour) door inserts back and I'm starting to re-assemble the rear door panels with NOS brushed aluminum inserts, new switches, new door handle inserts and a few other NOS goodies!

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1BadAction · 02-21-2012, 09:36 PM

Rear passenger ash tray, now known as chewing gum wrapper holder.

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-21-2012, 11:30 PM

On my Trailblazer forum we were actually discussing this...we find it amazing that this era of truck had an ash tray withing reach of every passenger yet no cup holders! The designers must have figured a beer in a cozy fit perfectly in the lap but it wasn't wise to do the same with a cigarette!

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02-12-2012, 03:46 PM	#101
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion love the ipod deal will steal that

02-12-2012, 05:39 PM	#102
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Since I don't smoke, I figured it was a perfect spot for it! Steal away, my friend! __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-13-2012, 08:53 PM	#103
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Rear seat ----> DONE! And excuse me for swearing, but ***! It looks good! I had them move the seam from the center of the front trim on the seat to the sides and changed from a simple top stitch to a flat French seam and it made out to be a great choice! Especially with the contrast tan stitching... A close-up... Today, I also got all the stereo system wiring done and ready for the subwoofer box and amp rack... Posted via Mobile Device* __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-13-2012, 09:01 PM	#104
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion very nice __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

02-13-2012, 10:23 PM	#106
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Sweeeeet. A very nice upgrade. Nice clean craftmanship.

02-14-2012, 12:26 AM	#107
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Front seat should be done tomorrow or Wednesday and then it's on to the door panel inserts and door pockets! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-14-2012, 10:01 PM	#108
1BadAction Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 160	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Awesome, awesome build man. Very similar to what I have in mind for my 91 Burb, a tach cluster is going to be a little bit more work in my rig tho. __________________ 2010 Basalt Black Porsche Cayenne GTS - Daily driver 1991 2500 Suburban, Black - 454/80E tow monster, soon to go under the knife... Again. 1979 16' Action Marine/"Johnny Cash" Merc Bridgeport Champ Motor - Metalflake Maniac

02-15-2012, 12:53 AM	#109
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Subscribed! Love the build! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-15-2012, 01:44 AM	#110
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Looks really nice!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

02-17-2012, 11:21 PM	#111
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Front seat done and in! Now to finish the door panels and start building the audio system (already fully wired)! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-17-2012, 11:31 PM	#112
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Nice! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-17-2012, 11:49 PM	#113
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Oh yeah that looks killer! I like it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-18-2012, 12:49 AM	#114
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!

02-18-2012, 01:25 AM	#115
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion The rear seat belts are almost done at Ssnake-Oyl, I cannot wait to get the front belts out to them...mine are haggered! Also, a lot of the NOS interior door panel trim pieces showed up already as well! Things are looking good, the interior will be done pretty soon! I finally have the perfect condition fabled 15629600 4L80E-to-NP205 adapter on its way too! (I have a bad adapter as well, great paper weight, BTW!) Now I just need the CompuShift 2 controller and the built 4L80E will be ready to go in! It looks like the SRW swap and 4L80E swap will happen around the same time! __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-19-2012, 02:34 AM	#116
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Subwoofer enclosure is almost done! measures in at .7997 cu. ft. And should drop the Q slightly from what JL Audio recommends for the 13.5" 13TW5 I am using! The enclosure is made of 3/4"MDF and fully joined with Titebond III ultimate glues and 2" countersunk #8 screws spaced every 4" to make sure everything is nice and solid! I am going to add small braces in right where the subwoofer mounts and then finish with the end plates. After its all done, the same fabric and dark leather used on the seats is going to be padded and the entire enclosure will be wrapped for aesthetics! I'm liking it, now I have to finish the amp/capacitor rack and the trim panels behind the rear seat. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!



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02-19-2012, 02:39 AM	#117
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Awesome! Seats look great! I like the box also. It will fit behind the rear bench in the stock location? I can't wait to see it installed? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-19-2012, 11:58 AM	#118
survivingalone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Posts: 842	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion who did your seats? location? what price? great work!!

02-19-2012, 03:53 PM	#120
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Love the build so far. Great job on the interior choices too! Seats look amazing. I really like how the sub box is coming together as well. Great work man. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-20-2012, 03:36 PM	#121
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Seats look awsome!

02-20-2012, 04:00 PM	#122
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Nice work on the sub box! That's very nice. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-21-2012, 08:11 PM	#123
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion More NOS parts are on the way and some already here! I got the leather wrapped (former velour) door inserts back and I'm starting to re-assemble the rear door panels with NOS brushed aluminum inserts, new switches, new door handle inserts and a few other NOS goodies! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-21-2012, 09:36 PM	#124
1BadAction Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 160	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Rear passenger ash tray, now known as chewing gum wrapper holder. __________________ 2010 Basalt Black Porsche Cayenne GTS - Daily driver 1991 2500 Suburban, Black - 454/80E tow monster, soon to go under the knife... Again. 1979 16' Action Marine/"Johnny Cash" Merc Bridgeport Champ Motor - Metalflake Maniac

02-21-2012, 11:30 PM	#125
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion On my Trailblazer forum we were actually discussing this...we find it amazing that this era of truck had an ash tray withing reach of every passenger yet no cup holders! The designers must have figured a beer in a cozy fit perfectly in the lap but it wasn't wise to do the same with a cigarette! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

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