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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Coming right along man. Cant wait for the Oklahoma meet! Might have to tow the black shorty on the black CCSB??? Nah, trailers are for horses, the black shorty needs a couple thousand break in miles put on it anyhow.
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08-21-2010, 01:55 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks Josh!!
and thanks to the help of Billy we got the sound deadener installed today  turned out awesome!! took a lot of time (about 8 hours ) and patience but it payed off and looks perfect!! here's a few pics...
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08-21-2010, 01:56 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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08-21-2010, 01:58 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
few of the freshly painted column too
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08-21-2010, 02:02 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
tomorrow i'll get the column bolted in, steering shaft cut and in, mount the a/c vacuum canister somewhere in the cowl out of sight, and a few other odds and ends. then it will be on to the painless wiring harness and installing the gauges
btw, the raam mat bxt is a great product. adheres like no other!!! kind of a mess and sticks like heck but other wise very nice.
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08-21-2010, 08:32 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
That looks really good man. Nice job!
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08-23-2010, 03:37 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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Are you going to put down the Ensolite IUO material as well?
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08-21-2010, 11:03 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looks great Dennis! I bet you kind of hated covering up that super slick looking floor though
 . I'm stunned you didn't track down a tilt column, don't get me wrong though, that one looks great!!! A little advice on installing it...go slow, it can get scratched really easy...ask me how I know  .
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08-21-2010, 11:06 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks buddy! the column is a tilt though
i'll take my time and ease off the coffee this morning
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08-21-2010, 11:18 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Dennis, I envy the patience you have. Your truck is bad@ss...
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08-21-2010, 11:21 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Cool, I couldn't really tell from the picture. I'm really jealous of how great this thing is coming together!
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08-21-2010, 11:45 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
BEAUTIFUL!!!
when are you guys coming out here?
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08-21-2010, 01:12 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
What made you go with the RAAMat stuff instead of Dynamat? Im sure there isnt much difference in quality but just wondering. Also what did you use to roll it out so nicely on your floor. It looks great. I am going to be buying some soon as well for my c10. How much did it take?
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08-21-2010, 09:12 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks guys!! i used a roll of bxt and a case of bxtII. looks like its going to be perfect amount. We used ALOT! doubling up through all the seams. We used a wall paper roller to get it smoothed out and believe it or not some water proof tape for pipes on all the seams. you can get it at wally world. be sure to get at least 2 rolls. the tape is made out of the same stuff the ram mat is made out of. as for going with ram mat... just google it! tons of info and high praise on the stuff
i got a lot done today! column in with all new hardware. all the parts blasted and painted. cowl cover blasted and painted. locker shift linkage (PAIN IN THE ASS) installed and goes into ALL gears also started on the wiring harness and finished installing the sending units for the ultra lite's!!
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08-21-2010, 09:13 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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08-21-2010, 09:17 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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08-21-2010, 09:59 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looks sick. Absolutely sick.
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08-22-2010, 03:39 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
the sound mat looks good.. Plan on doing mine soon with dynomat. Keep it up getting closer
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08-22-2010, 12:11 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Awesome progress! you are cooking now man!
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08-23-2010, 09:51 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Wow you got a lot done! Looks awesome man!
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08-23-2010, 11:40 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looks great man! Are you going to get a steering wheel to match the 225's (or at leat get close to it)?
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08-23-2010, 03:33 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
maybe like this?
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08-23-2010, 03:50 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
wow, awesome work....cant wait till mines at that point and now just a bare frame! mind me asking why the lokar linkage was such a PITA? any tips?
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