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Old 09-26-2010, 11:45 PM   #1901
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Nice seats, I think they would look better without the headrest...and they might stick up above the back window too. Maybe you can run them without..at least for magazine shoots.

Just my opinion Dennis.

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Old 09-26-2010, 11:57 PM   #1902
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thanks Jeff... i value it buddy. i'll have to get the exact measurements to find out how tall they will be. to be honest i have been staring at these seats for a few days now and never even noticed those darn headrests
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:00 AM   #1903
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http://www.discountvantruck.com/truc...C10Lowback.htm

wow i feel like a real dumb @ss! here's the right link!!
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lol that's better...
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:08 AM   #1905
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wow i feel like a real dumb @ss! here's the right link!!
Now we are talking.

You need to go to bed earlier and get some sleep

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Old 09-27-2010, 12:15 AM   #1906
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thanks guys... i'm heading there now!
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:56 AM   #1907
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looking good da Menace
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I like those seats. Really nice.
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Old 09-27-2010, 10:53 AM   #1909
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Dennis, those seats are going to look amazing in the truck. And the guages are turning out great!
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:25 PM   #1910
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What did you use to route your harness? Zip ties? I am about to route my harness from under my seat to the sensors but dont have anything yet to tie it to the frame or body to get it out of harms way.
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Gauges are turning out nice man! I knew Jeff would be able to help you out with some advice on them.

Those seats will look good in there too.

Have you noticed how the ball is starting to roll faster and faster yet?
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Old 09-27-2010, 02:19 PM   #1912
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Gauges look sick man. Those seats will be realy comfy for long road trip to the Oklahoma meet in a year or so! Great work man, keep it up.
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Old 09-27-2010, 10:07 PM   #1913
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The gauges turned out really nice! Looks like the seat is going to fit perfect too. For a minute I thought you had a sweet ring with diamonds and all.
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looking good da Menace
thanks buddy!

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I like those seats. Really nice.
thanks man... i sure hope they are as comfy as they look.
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Dennis, those seats are going to look amazing in the truck. And the guages are turning out great!
thanks Ed! got more pics of them actually in the truck.
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What did you use to route your harness? Zip ties? I am about to route my harness from under my seat to the sensors but dont have anything yet to tie it to the frame or body to get it out of harms way.
i used lots of black tape, plastic 3/8 and 1/2" wire loom, and then C-type clips with a with a push on stud. i'll post a couple pics for you.

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Gauges are turning out nice man! I knew Jeff would be able to help you out with some advice on them.

Those seats will look good in there too.

Have you noticed how the ball is starting to roll faster and faster yet?
sort of... just keep running out of money now so i have to take a break every few weeks she is defiantly coming together though
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Gauges look sick man. Those seats will be realy comfy for long road trip to the Oklahoma meet in a year or so! Great work man, keep it up.
thanks Josh! we'll have to call when we leave and see who makes the best time


well, i got a little more wiring done tonight. its at least 110* out in the garage too! hotttt!! i've been having to keep my garage shut to keep out the nosy neighbors too here's a few pics of the gauges installed and lit up. enjoy!
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Old 09-27-2010, 10:10 PM   #1915
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more pics at a different angle in different light at a different time

and the pic of the loom clamp im using on the harness. btw, you can get them at napa
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Now that's what I'm talking about. It's about time you posted pics. Oh wait that's not you. That's me lol. They look great man

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Old 09-27-2010, 10:36 PM   #1917
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

so how do they attach then dang have me and my dad drolling thinking of doing the upgrade but how would i wire in the turn signals with the stock harness ive heard it can cause some issues.
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Looks great Dennis!!!

Can you confirm if your large gauges have studs 4 7/8" apart and are diagonal vs. straight across like the small ones? Better yet, can you post up a pic of the back of them?
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so how do they attach then dang have me and my dad drolling thinking of doing the upgrade but how would i wire in the turn signals with the stock harness ive heard it can cause some issues.
you wont even have to touch your turn signals. they stay in the stock location with the stock bulbs and wiring... stay tuned and i'll show you
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Can you confirm if your large gauges have studs 4 7/8" apart and are diagonal vs. straight across like the small ones? Better yet, can you post up a pic of the back of them?
Jeff, i just measured and mine are exactly 3" from stud to stud. here's a couple pics...
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Old 09-27-2010, 11:29 PM   #1920
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With the gauges mounted in the dash, are the studs running horizontally across, straight in line like your small gauges, or are they staggered?
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dang you need to do a full write up on this dennis it would help or ill send you the parts and ship me it all completed ahahaha..
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Old 09-27-2010, 11:37 PM   #1922
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With the gauges mounted in the dash, are the studs running horizontally across, straight in line like your small gauges, or are they staggered?
they are running in a straight line buddy... i just double checked

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dang you need to do a full write up on this dennis it would help or ill send you the parts and ship me it all completed ahahaha..
basically Swervin and Jeff here have it covered on Jeff's website 73-87.com

the best advice i can give you is order the gauges and don't be scared about tearing them apart then follow the directions on Jeff's awesome writeup. the only difference is i used the smaller 2 1/16" gauges
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Old 09-27-2010, 11:58 PM   #1923
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Coming right along .I like those gauges they light up real nice. Good one on the calipers
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Dennis, those look great! You are really movin' along now. Can you almost taste it?
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Man those look even better lit up! I can't wait to see the tach and speedo in there.
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