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09-23-2011, 09:41 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
His site is down.
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09-23-2011, 06:36 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
The only word I have to describe the line drawing is "right"
That just looks right.
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09-23-2011, 08:22 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Appreciate that man! I am trying my best to get the things that make the square bodies special & not get so carried away that it ends up just being a bunch of "stuff" stuck in there... I look forward to seeing his final rendering - have asked him to split the billet pieces that go around the gauges into 3 separate sections rather than one continuous section like most of the ones on the market day do. We'll see how it comes out.
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09-23-2011, 10:31 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Oh man this truck keeps getting better! Ok, here's my .02 on the dash bezel. Put the Boost gauge in between the speedo and tach. You'll want to be able to see it clearly while you're driving down the road. Where the wiper switch can be used for something that doesn't change quite so rapid. I know you're trying to stay true to the square style, but you've changed so much, I'd want to alter the gauges to a better design as well while I was in there.
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09-23-2011, 10:36 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
I did think of that placement as well - trouble is, I have a "dead space" on that lower area where my wiper controls used to be at - the ididit column has a stalk to control them, so I have to have something to fill this area & since the light switch is set low, it wouldn't look right empty there...
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09-23-2011, 10:44 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
You'll find something else to put there. Believe me. How about the controls for the Snow Kit? If you're like me, I love to see the boost gauge wrap, so I like to have it where I can see it.
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09-23-2011, 10:48 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
True enough!
Snow controller will most likely mount below the dash or somehow get integrated into the overhead console - haven't ironed that one out just yet... |
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09-24-2011, 04:42 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Snow MPG-Max kit, 7-gallon reservoir & 3 cases of their Boost Juice are ordered from Summit & on the way to the shop!
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09-24-2011, 10:13 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
It might not be what your looking for, but there will soon be a pillar pod available for the 73-87s.
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09-24-2011, 10:29 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Like the look of the pillar gauge pods as I had a dual gauge version in my Dodge Ram. I just don't think the addition fits the overall look of the square body interiors & honestly don't need the boost gauge directly in my line of site. I'll take a look at them once they come out though - who's making them?
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09-24-2011, 10:46 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
What about swapping the specific gauge locations? Put the boost gauge up in the quad region & move a gauge of lesser importance (volt meter) to the lower spot.
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09-25-2011, 12:23 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
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09-24-2011, 11:24 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Well, unfortunately I had the current gauge cluster custom modified & built by Red Line without this supercharger plan in mind - I have no desire to put out the kind of cash it would take to re-modify it with a boost gauge there & then in turn to move that gauge down...
Like I said, for me, I really don't feel the need to look at the boost gauge the whole time I am driving along. I probably wouldn't have even ended up running a boost gauge had I not had a "hole" to fill in the dash where my wiper controls used to be... |
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09-24-2011, 12:20 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
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09-24-2011, 05:35 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Its like, every time you make a post, i get more and more jealous!
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09-24-2011, 08:24 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Sorry man, not my intention at all - just love to share it! :-)
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09-24-2011, 10:04 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
You have a good point. The boost gauge is not that important for this application.
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09-25-2011, 03:36 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
One quick question, now that you putting a supercharger on it your not going to have anything sticking out of the hood right? Just my opinion but I don't really like that kind of stuff on this body style.
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09-25-2011, 08:02 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
No, this set-up won't stick out - would probably even clear a stock hood, but I am running a 3" fiberglass cowl hood, so I know it'll clear. Believe me, I am not fond of stuff protruding through the hood either....
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09-25-2011, 09:29 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
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09-25-2011, 09:06 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Who's doing your dash and door panels? This is the one I was looking for earlier:
 
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09-25-2011, 09:14 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
That pic is exactly how my dash will end up looking aside from it being black leather rather than blue. My door panels will get the same treatment, but the insert area inside the billet trim will be the charcoal micro-suede material.
The shop doing my work is located there in Auburn where the truck is & it's called Romans Custom Upholstery. It's a smaller shop, but I have visited it & seen his work & am totally sold on his abilities!!! I have an outside shop that is going to be making all the billet interior pieces once my design is done & we send them my panels for mock-up & measurements. |
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09-25-2011, 09:39 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
I used it primarily due to the weight savings - the same reason I used an aluminum radiator. I went with a Harwood bolt-on show quality hood, so I didn't just get a "cheapy" one that wouldn't fit well or hold up over time. Mario will make it fit perfect & prep it right so the paint lasts for a very long time.
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09-26-2011, 02:19 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Might put a newer radio in there.
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09-26-2011, 08:02 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Well, the radio I am using is new - it just has the classic appearance. It's all digital & puts out 240W - even has pre-amp outputs & iPod connections.
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