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menace121978 · 08-27-2010, 10:39 PM

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 · 08-27-2010, 11:06 PM

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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 · 08-27-2010, 11:31 PM

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

JohnC · 08-28-2010, 12:02 PM

Those seats will look sweet in there.

*87 chevy silverado* · 08-28-2010, 01:04 PM

looks real nice man

draggin86 · 08-28-2010, 03:07 PM

Dennis, i am glad you like those seats!

*Stitch* · 08-28-2010, 04:13 PM

That looks sweet man. I really like those seats.

menace121978 · 08-31-2010, 08:25 AM

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 · 08-31-2010, 08:54 AM

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

glock35ipsc · 08-31-2010, 12:02 PM

Looking bad azzzzz brotha!

menace121978 · 08-31-2010, 06:40 PM

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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

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Looking bad azzzzz brotha!

thanks Bob!! she's coming together

v502 · 08-31-2010, 08:07 PM

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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.

menace121978 · 08-31-2010, 08:18 PM

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

mcbassin · 08-31-2010, 09:58 PM

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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 · 09-01-2010, 06:23 PM

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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 · 09-01-2010, 06:46 PM

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

Driveway Dreams · 09-01-2010, 11:00 PM

How's that driveshaft looking?

menace121978 · 09-01-2010, 11:29 PM

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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

thanks buddy! i'm gonna get mine out and take a look at them tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by v502

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.

i apprieciate it man... they don't look bad and maybe covering them might help the fitment and gaps. what do you think?

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Originally Posted by scotts62

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

i don't know yet. soon to find out though

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

How's that driveshaft looking?

turned out awesome! this thing is huge

menace121978 · 09-01-2010, 11:32 PM

more...

menace121978 · 09-01-2010, 11:38 PM

im in the middle of recessing the gauges. if this works how i planned it ill do a full write up on it. it should turn out really clean. here's a few pics... i have more progress but haven't taken pics yet.

menace121978 · 09-01-2010, 11:47 PM

just went out and took these

3r!c84 · 09-01-2010, 11:48 PM

autometer?

menace121978 · 09-01-2010, 11:55 PM

i was going to try and use the plastic piece but i broke it into pieces on Billy's drill press. so i went with the back up plan and drilled the holes on the metal bezel part 2 5/8. nice tight perfect fit so far. im now cutting out the back of the white plastic part of the bezel so i can bolt the black piece with the gauges on. then i'll put the bezel on and start taking off a little at a time till i can see the full view of the gauges. and hope the glass on the gauges is mashed against the bezels holes. if not ill shim them up some how. im trying to do this without glueing anything and everything will come apart just like the factory would have done it

it should turn out sweet!

menace121978 · 09-01-2010, 11:55 PM

yes the ultra lite II's 2 5/8

draggin86 · 09-02-2010, 01:18 AM

"People don't like a lazy painter.."

08-27-2010, 10:39 PM	#1726
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 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 __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 08-27-2010 at 10:40 PM.

08-27-2010, 11:31 PM	#1728
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Man i need to check in with this more often!! Coming along nice! Great work __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

08-28-2010, 12:02 PM	#1729
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Those seats will look sweet in there.

08-28-2010, 01:04 PM	#1730
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08-28-2010, 03:07 PM	#1731
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, i am glad you like those seats!

08-28-2010, 04:13 PM	#1732
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) That looks sweet man. I really like those seats.

08-31-2010, 08:25 AM	#1733
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 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)! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-31-2010, 08:54 AM	#1734
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08-31-2010, 08:18 PM	#1738
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks for the heads up man. i'll see if i can find some factory ones in good enough condition to cover. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-01-2010, 06:46 PM	#1741
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09-01-2010, 11:32 PM	#1744
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) more... Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-01-2010, 11:38 PM	#1745
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) im in the middle of recessing the gauges. if this works how i planned it ill do a full write up on it. it should turn out really clean. here's a few pics... i have more progress but haven't taken pics yet. Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-01-2010, 11:47 PM	#1746
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) just went out and took these Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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09-01-2010, 11:55 PM	#1748
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i was going to try and use the plastic piece but i broke it into pieces on Billy's drill press. so i went with the back up plan and drilled the holes on the metal bezel part 2 5/8. nice tight perfect fit so far. im now cutting out the back of the white plastic part of the bezel so i can bolt the black piece with the gauges on. then i'll put the bezel on and start taking off a little at a time till i can see the full view of the gauges. and hope the glass on the gauges is mashed against the bezels holes. if not ill shim them up some how. im trying to do this without glueing anything and everything will come apart just like the factory would have done it it should turn out sweet! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-01-2010, 11:55 PM	#1749
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) yes the ultra lite II's 2 5/8 __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 09-01-2010 at 11:55 PM.

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