Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looks sick. Absolutely sick.

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

the sound mat looks good.. Plan on doing mine soon with dynomat. Keep it up getting closer

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Awesome progress! you are cooking now man!

Originally Posted by JohnC

Wow you got a lot done! Looks awesome man!

thanks guys!!!! i'm happy about it

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Looks great man! Are you going to get a steering wheel to match the 225's (or at leat get close to it)?

yes i'm pretty much being forced to by vvvv Mr. Baldwin there! i was going to go back to the original wheel that i had put away a few years back but....

Originally Posted by draggin86

maybe like this?



or

im really liking the bottom one!!! nice and clean

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Looks great, nice progress.

Are you going to put down the Ensolite IUO material as well?

no, i've read that it holds moisture and i had just planned on going with factory insulation over custom open loop carpet. we will see though.

Originally Posted by Puglia10

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?

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

[JohnC]

Yeah that bottom steering wheel gets my vote too. It will look awesome in the truck.

[silvereagle07]

I like this wheel. Billet Specialties Chicayne.

[menace121978]

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...

[menace121978]

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.

[breeze85cten]

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.

[LiveAnimals]

Want to take a brake and come swap out my column

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by menace121978

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!

Steering column looks great and functional!
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

[menace121978]

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

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by menace121978

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

Somehow, I knew it was going to be first class all the way. I love those low rise buckets! It's going to be awesome for sure

[scotts62]

Man i need to check in with this more often!! Coming along nice! Great work

[JohnC]

Those seats will look sweet in there.

[v502]

Originally Posted by menace121978

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

I got LMC door panels menace they look okay but they are not a perfect fit if your can find other option go with it cuz you can tell they are kind of cheap.
I dont have the car right here or i would of taken a pic were the imperfections are.

[87 chevy silverado]

looks real nice man

[draggin86]

Dennis, i am glad you like those seats!

[Stitch]

That looks sweet man. I really like those seats.

[menace121978]

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)!

[68GMCCustom]

...so whats a new HD drive shaft cost? Did you upgrade the u-joints from 1310's to 1330 or 1350's?

[glock35ipsc]

Looking bad azzzzz brotha!

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

...so whats a new HD drive shaft cost? Did you upgrade the u-joints from 1310's to 1330 or 1350's?

thats a good question!! i don't know on the u-joints... but the total is going to be right around $300. i'll find out for sure tomorrow and let ya know

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Looking bad azzzzz brotha!

thanks Bob!! she's coming together

[menace121978]

thanks for the heads up man. i'll see if i can find some factory ones in good enough condition to cover.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by menace121978

thanks for the heads up man. i'll see if i can find some factory ones in good enough condition to cover.

Hey, how nice do they need to be if your going to cover them? I just listed some left overs in the OK pay it forward thread HERE

[v502]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey, how nice do they need to be if your going to cover them? I just listed some left overs in the OK pay it forward thread HERE

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.

[scotts62]

I have seen those covered before, is it hard to or something?

[glock35ipsc]

WOW, were the holes for the locks and windows cut that crooked from LMC??

Originally Posted by v502

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?!