Author Topic: 78 Big Ten (Floor pan redone!!)  (Read 23984 times)

Offline Fordeatinz71

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Re: 78 Big Ten (Maybe New Seat??)
« Reply #45 on: April 26, 2008, 06:47:56 PM »
looks to me like they came out of a Cadillac...possibly a Deville?
1991 Chevy Silverado K1500 ECSB, 350, 700R4 w/shift kit, 3.42's, exhaust work...
1983 GMC Sierra K1500 SWB-sold :(

Offline 78 BIG TEN

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Re: 78 Big Ten (Maybe New Seat??)
« Reply #46 on: April 26, 2008, 08:06:14 PM »
Yep, what do you guys think?
78 Big Ten, 350/350
Flowmaster..Edelbrock..MSD..Equus Gauges..Pioneer
93 Bonneville SSE
Flowmaster..CAI..HiFonics..Panasonic..Memphis 12's
00 Elantra
93 Cadillac Deville FOR SALE

Offline gezn2

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Re: 78 Big Ten (Maybe New Seat??)
« Reply #47 on: April 26, 2008, 09:08:04 PM »
Yep, what do you guys think?

They look good, but how do you fit?
Ergonomics matter, you're going to spend some time in that seat. if your legs are cranked into a bad position and the wheel is right in your chest it's not going to be any fun to drive the truck :(
I'm a 'burly' 6-footer and the *stock* seating and controls position is a tiny bit cramped IMO :)

Offline Fordeatinz71

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Re: 78 Big Ten (Maybe New Seat??)
« Reply #48 on: April 26, 2008, 09:38:35 PM »
those look pretty comfy.  i plan on running something like the 99-07 Silverado/Sierra seats in mine...
1991 Chevy Silverado K1500 ECSB, 350, 700R4 w/shift kit, 3.42's, exhaust work...
1983 GMC Sierra K1500 SWB-sold :(

Offline 78 BIG TEN

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Re: 78 Big Ten (Maybe New Seat??)
« Reply #49 on: April 26, 2008, 10:24:55 PM »
Yeah they are very comfortable. The steering wheel sits perfect to where I can rest my wrist on the top of the wheel comfortably.
78 Big Ten, 350/350
Flowmaster..Edelbrock..MSD..Equus Gauges..Pioneer
93 Bonneville SSE
Flowmaster..CAI..HiFonics..Panasonic..Memphis 12's
00 Elantra
93 Cadillac Deville FOR SALE

Offline 78 BIG TEN

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Re: 78 Big Ten (Floor pan redone!!)
« Reply #50 on: May 10, 2008, 12:40:26 PM »
I used the old door that I had laying around and cut it up for my replacement metal. Drilled some holes and riveted them in. Then painted the whole floor gloss black. And I also decided to stay with the bench seat.


78 Big Ten, 350/350
Flowmaster..Edelbrock..MSD..Equus Gauges..Pioneer
93 Bonneville SSE
Flowmaster..CAI..HiFonics..Panasonic..Memphis 12's
00 Elantra
93 Cadillac Deville FOR SALE

Offline hotrod24

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Re: 78 Big Ten (Floor pan redone!!)
« Reply #51 on: May 10, 2008, 02:42:02 PM »
looks good big ten and good work
1980 1/2 ton shortbed project...
1978 pontiac grand prix...