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09-07-2010, 11:16 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 Glad to see em finished up and on the truck. I know I said I wouldn't but I may re-consider doing a few more sets. After seeing it all on the engine, I like them a lot more.  Posted via Mobile Device
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09-07-2010, 11:18 PM
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I have car A.D.D.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
By the way Josh, that comment was too funny. Had me cracking up.
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09-08-2010, 01:09 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
looking good.. Finally got those aahaha.. You were talking about them when i first moved up there ahaha.. Thought id see my idea in use looks like ill have to do it ahaha..
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09-08-2010, 04:06 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Those turned out awesome man! Great work Gerald!
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09-08-2010, 04:08 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Beautiful!!! Good job Gerald. Dennis, your truck is truly going to be spectacular!!!
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09-08-2010, 04:12 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Those look freaking awesome!!!
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09-08-2010, 04:39 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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09-08-2010, 09:25 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Dennis!!!!
 Those things are awesome! Is this going to be a driver or a show truck? Your getting to the point I would be afraid to drive it. As always TOP SHELF Keep it up Buddy.
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09-09-2010, 01:54 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
I dont think that looks bad at all.
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09-09-2010, 10:33 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Man that engine cover looks sweet.
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09-09-2010, 12:23 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
You're right Dennis those do look good like that. I'd want to see what yours looks like all together from a distance to decide if I really want to do that or not though
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09-09-2010, 01:09 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
What if you trimmed the bezel tunnel to push the 2-5/8" gauge closer to the surface? You could change the angle to point them at the driver at the same time. Since the tunnels taper as they get closer to the surface the opening may get big enough to work with them.
It would be above the original mounting point you had them at in the old metal housing but that shouldn't be too hard to work up a way to support them. Maybe just a tapered ring set on top of the metal bezel to shim them up and point them in the direction you want them to go. I have a trashed dash bezel or two & some 2-5/8" gauges sitting around. I will cut into the bezel and see if it can work.
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09-09-2010, 01:18 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
This is how I was going to do mine, and I just noticed when looking for it that Jeff, bigblock73, did his too. Maybe this will help out.
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09-09-2010, 02:07 PM
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09-09-2010, 11:07 PM
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I have car A.D.D.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Hey Dennis, I want to see a close up of how those covers look now.
...I mean: Can you please take another, closer up, photograph of the covers for your engine, and post that photograph for my viewing pleasure? 
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09-09-2010, 11:40 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Gerald, as long as you had those you mean to tell me you dont remember what they looked like???
Ooops, did I say that out loud?
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09-09-2010, 11:42 PM
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I have car A.D.D.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Ouch!
 Very well done Josh!Anyone have a set for me to do?
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09-09-2010, 11:54 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
As nice as those turned out if I find a set for mine they will get sent straight to your house!
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09-10-2010, 03:19 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Dude getting close to almost 90 thousands views! Insane!
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09-10-2010, 06:10 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Recessed gauge don't look bad menace it fits in the classy category. I got racy look it in my truck and the angle is an issue.
You can see how they pointing down. 
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09-10-2010, 10:06 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks for all the comments guys!
 i think autometer makes some angled trim rings that may work on the angle issue. might be something to think about. they sure look clean mounted like that though
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09-13-2010, 12:11 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
On the 2-1/8" gauges, they way I have them sitting on an uncut bezel there is no way the face will sit in there without removing the ring. Cutting the tapered opening on the dash will only open it up more which is what the normal route has been to make them work with the larger setup.
If you can get the ring off, they should sit in there flush like you want them though.
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09-14-2010, 10:08 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i understand now. thanks Chris for your time and help buddy. 2 of the 4 gauges will be here tomorrow so i'll try it again.
i've been keeping busy on other things too... WIRING!! i love it!!
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Sweet truck though!!! "54caddy" - I've seen some NOS delay wiper switches on ebay. 
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