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the rod for the linkage barely hit the brake booster brace on the firewall. then once i cleared that it was hitting on the o2 sensor that screws into the header collector. once i finally figured i couldn't get around the sensor i removed it then had to go back and forth with the adjustments (like 5+ different adjustment points) until finally it was dialed in and went from P R N OD D 2 1. just kicked my butt is all
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Yeah that bottom steering wheel gets my vote too. It will look awesome in the truck.
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08-24-2010, 11:03 AM | #3 |
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I like this wheel. Billet Specialties Chicayne.
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08-27-2010, 04:49 PM | #4 |
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thanks for that Jeramy! i like it just need to see if it comes wrapped in grey.
i got a little done today. modded the column shaft a little and got the new steering shaft all painted up and installed. also went to the driveline services shop and ordered a custom built 3 1/2" driveshaft! here's a few pics of the steering...
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just need to get the driveshaft painted and installed, buy brake booster and master cylinder and m/c brake lines, bleed, run wiring harness', and test drive!! probably forgetting a few things though!
Btw, anyone have the brake booster vacuum adaptor for the intake part number?? i cant find it anywhere in my bookmarks.
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I just made a list for my truck as well and its a page long and even after that I keep on thinking of about a million things i need to do after the list! its never ending.
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Want to take a brake and come swap out my column
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Sorry I don't know the part number for the booster adapter (Bob where you at?). What are you doing with the interior? all new too? Where are you getting the door panels, dash, etc.? Just curious how deep you are going with this monster? It's going to be too nice to drive man..... thanks |
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thanks Mike! for the interior i plan on getting panels for lmc(if mine are too rough) and having them covered with leather/vinyl all double stitched, the dash is clean so ill reuse it and have it wrapped, all new power window motors, everything that shows any sign of its age is going to be new. so most of it! im thinking black carpet, light grey dash and panels. not sure on the trim and headliner yet, and 2 tone buckets. here's a link to the seats im going for but i want black with grey inserts.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hot-S...ht_3096wt_1167
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08-27-2010, 11:31 PM | #11 |
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Man i need to check in with this more often!! Coming along nice! Great work
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Those seats will look sweet in there.
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I dont have the car right here or i would of taken a pic were the imperfections are. Last edited by v502; 08-31-2010 at 08:09 PM. |
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looks real nice man
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Dennis, i am glad you like those seats!
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That looks sweet man. I really like those seats.
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thanks guys! i apprieciate all the comments. im picking up the driveshaft this weekend(tomorrow) and get it painted and installed. kinda slow going while i'm waiting on the painter and saving money(working a lot)!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
...so whats a new HD drive shaft cost? Did you upgrade the u-joints from 1310's to 1330 or 1350's?
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Looking bad azzzzz brotha!
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thanks Bob!! she's coming together
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thanks for the heads up man. i'll see if i can find some factory ones in good enough condition to cover.
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I know covering them and no one will know but i wish it was that. There's a quarter of an inch gape of bother top edges. Thats a pic that i had and left one might give you an idea. |
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I have seen those covered before, is it hard to or something?
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WOW, were the holes for the locks and windows cut that crooked from LMC??
Dennis, for the love of God man, since you have the drive shaft in now make sure the tranny is in neutral before starting it, OK?!
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