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JohnC · 09-15-2010, 08:57 AM

Looking good!

79gmc5.3 · 09-15-2010, 06:54 PM

Looking sweet Dennis! If that were me I would be yelling for help to get me out from under there

Keep up the good work.

menace121978 · 09-14-2010, 10:12 PM

i went out to pick in pull to get the delay module for the wipers and i picked up some factory rear speaker mounts with the factory covers in perfect shape. i also got an '86 wiper motor without the pump and installed. i need to take pics of the speaker mounts still. i'm trying to figure out how to get the wiring harness to fit and stay up in the groove of the firewall. i'm not sure what i'm going to do yet. here's a couple pics of what i'm talking about...

STOCKISH · 09-14-2010, 10:38 PM

Looking great man. looks like I'm not the only one who needs some sun!

menace121978 · 09-14-2010, 10:48 PM

i had to post that.i was deep in thought there!!

menace121978 · 09-14-2010, 11:08 PM

here's a couple of the wiring in the cab almost done...

*Stitch* · 09-14-2010, 11:20 PM

That first pic cracks me up. It's like you're praying to the wiring gods for them to give you some slack. Lmao
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54Caddy · 09-15-2010, 12:45 AM

dang i want a wiper set up like that go out and look for anther one, man i miss the pick n pulls up there nothing like the ones here in town.

trenz68 · 09-15-2010, 07:01 PM

Awsome build

menace121978 · 09-15-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

dang i want a wiper set up like that go out and look for anther one, man i miss the pick n pulls up there nothing like the ones here in town.

i'll snag you one. i might have another module laying around too

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Originally Posted by c10sport

Wait until you see my build...I'm going to be running more wire than ATT!

Sweet truck though!!!

"54caddy" - I've seen some NOS delay wiper switches on ebay.

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Originally Posted by 79gmc5.3

Looking sweet Dennis! If that were me I would be yelling for help to get me out from under there

Keep up the good work.

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Originally Posted by trenz68

Awsome build

thanks guys for the comments

it keeps me moving forward! with that said here's a few more pics

1st is of the factory speaker brackets. going to get them painted body color. the next is of the 2 1/16" gauge i was test fitting. its going to look perfect!!!! the face size of the gauge fits perfect with the factory bezel uncut

i'm really happy so far!! still need to order the tach and speedo though. probably do that tomorrow.

menace121978 · 09-15-2010, 09:48 PM

2 more... its hard for me to tell which look the clearest so i just post everything.

3r!c84 · 09-15-2010, 09:49 PM

much better size

bigblock73 · 09-15-2010, 10:55 PM

Gauges look good Dennis...I am assuming you don't need brackets then?

I'd ditch those 4x10 brackets and get some, say 6x9 brackets

They'll sound a lot better.

Also, the last guy here on the site to post pics with his bare feet in them got grief for quite some time, his name was Dave, but we all called him crank toes.

3r!c84 · 09-15-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Gauges look good Dennis...I am assuming you don't need brackets then?

I'd ditch those 4x10 brackets and get some, say 6x9 brackets

They'll sound a lot better.

get the hint?? BUY BUY BUY

draggin86 · 09-15-2010, 11:18 PM

Dude those are perfectttt! Why do you have to have your crusty feet all up in all the picturesss lolll

**nlped** · 09-16-2010, 07:46 AM

Guage install looks perfect! Toes... Look funky!!!

flamingbig10 · 09-16-2010, 08:51 AM

looks great, did you have to do any modifications to fit the wiper motor

**Captkaos** · 09-16-2010, 02:15 PM

Looks like the fit in there good. Which ones are they? (gauges that is) Autometer or xxx 2-1/8"

On you wiring idea down the lip, it is probably to late for this since the cab is painted, but I plan to weld tabs down the length (like under the dash) and roll them up on the bundle.

Jonboy · 09-16-2010, 02:35 PM

If you can drill a small hole, you can use a loom clip to hold it in place (like what holds the wire loom to the inside of the fender, etc.). Drilling the holes might be a challenge, though.

JohnC · 09-16-2010, 02:44 PM

Gauges look good man.

menace121978 · 09-16-2010, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Gauges look good Dennis...I am assuming you don't need brackets then?

I'd ditch those 4x10 brackets and get some, say 6x9 brackets

They'll sound a lot better.

Also, the last guy here on the site to post pics with his bare feet in them got grief for quite some time, his name was Dave, but we all called him crank toes.

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

get the hint?? BUY BUY BUY

i am!

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Originally Posted by draggin86

Dude those are perfectttt! Why do you have to have your crusty feet all up in all the picturesss lolll

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Originally Posted by nlped

Guage install looks perfect! Toes... Look funky!!!

thanks dude!!

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

looks great, did you have to do any modifications to fit the wiper motor

nope the wiper motor just bolts right up.

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Looks like the fit in there good. Which ones are they? (gauges that is) Autometer or xxx 2-1/8"

On you wiring idea down the lip, it is probably to late for this since the cab is painted, but I plan to weld tabs down the length (like under the dash) and roll them up on the bundle.

thanks Chris! i went with the autometer ultralite II 2 1/16".

that is a good idea and 1 i had thought of just tooooo late

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

If you can drill a small hole, you can use a loom clip to hold it in place (like what holds the wire loom to the inside of the fender, etc.). Drilling the holes might be a challenge, though.

i've been trying to figure out how to get the holes drilled all day Jon. i don't know yet... i'll get a fresh look at things tomorrow. been out there for over 10 hours today trying to get things finished up.

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Gauges look good man.

thanks John! i ordered the rest of the gauges today! should be here tomorrow or the next day. i also ordered a sweet looking wilwood master cylinder so i can get the brake system finished up

here's a few progress pics from today. i built the switching valve/fuel pump harness from scratch!!! turned out very nice! took about 8 hours

but its well worth it. all the connections are factory weather pack connectors and the few splices i had to make are all soldered, shrink wrapped, taped, wire loomed, and mounted!

o0oabizaio0o · 06-06-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

i am!

thanks dude!!

nope the wiper motor just bolts right up.

thanks Chris! i went with the autometer ultralite II 2 1/16".

that is a good idea and 1 i had thought of just tooooo late

i've been trying to figure out how to get the holes drilled all day Jon. i don't know yet... i'll get a fresh look at things tomorrow. been out there for over 10 hours today trying to get things finished up.

thanks John! i ordered the rest of the gauges today! should be here tomorrow or the next day. i also ordered a sweet looking wilwood master cylinder so i can get the brake system finished up

here's a few progress pics from today. i built the switching valve/fuel pump harness from scratch!!! turned out very nice! took about 8 hours

but its well worth it. all the connections are factory weather pack connectors and the few splices i had to make are all soldered, shrink wrapped, taped, wire loomed, and mounted!

the switch/valve harness in the first pic is included in the painless?

menace121978 · 09-16-2010, 11:10 PM

now that i see the pics i'm going to tape up the loom a bit more. here's a few more. and a pic of the heater hoses i got all hooked up today and the cowl cover installed with push clips...

menace121978 · 09-16-2010, 11:12 PM

cant wait till the bottom of the bed is undercoated!

tomorrow i hope to get then harness mounted and all the ignition wires hooked up so i can fire her up with the keys!!

STOCKISH · 09-16-2010, 11:20 PM

Sick man, Absolutely sick. Funny how those underneath pics look like I was laying under my truck out in the garage.

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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i went out to pick in pull to get the delay module for the wipers and i picked up some factory rear speaker mounts with the factory covers in perfect shape. i also got an '86 wiper motor without the pump and installed. i need to take pics of the speaker mounts still. i'm trying to figure out how to get the wiring harness to fit and stay up in the groove of the firewall. i'm not sure what i'm going to do yet. here's a couple pics of what i'm talking about... 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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STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking great man. looks like I'm not the only one who needs some sun! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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