88GMCtruck's 98 Silverado Towpig Build: "Black Fox"

88GMCtruck said:

Welp, I think we've hit the "nickle and dime" stage of truck repairs. Last week while backing up i hit the brake pedal only to be treated to a harsh vibration and grinding sound..... only to have the same sound when I turn the truck. Welp, the power steering pump went out as well.

So, new pump was ordered along with a new pressure hose from a 96... Why a hose from a 96? Well, I got rid of the EVO steering valve on the pump... Installed that and all is well.

Then on a trip down to the junkyard, I FINALLY found a clean set of grey cloth bucket seats. I cannot express how happy it made me. And only for $100. As pulled from the junkyard...

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Hit them with the carpet cleaner and began tearing out the old 60/40 bench.

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Awhile back I picked up a grey GMT800 console for this purpose. Been tripping over it in the garage for far too long. Spent about 5 hours measuring, cutting, shaping, trimming, coming up with ideas on how to mount it....... yeah. It was a process. Front console mounts are directly on the floor, and the rear needed raised up so I made a little bracket. The console profile is WAY off compared to the truck, It took a bit to make it look decent and there are still some gaps.

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So much better! Now I have 2 USEABLE cupholders up front (that pull out dash abomination can die in a fire) and rear cupholders, something this truck desperately lacked. I also deleted t he rear seat nets. I think it's cleaner this way.

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I also installed a set of Infinity component speakers in the front doors, will be installing a rear set tonight.

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88GMCtruck said:

Yeah it slides out when engaged.

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OutlawDrifter said:

this pickup just keeps getting better!

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RyanMerrick said:

Looking sharp, haven't seen many manual trans trucks with buckets. I love my bench, but sometimes......

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MDR-97-Z71 said:

Dunno why I haven't read through your thread before but this truck is NOICE! Lol i really need to get myself the newer center console!

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drewcrew said:

What I meant was the stock one slides out about 3/4"-1" when engaged approx. So the new one must slide out farther to engage the same amount as the stock one. I've never seen one built that way is why I asked. Not knocking it at all. Thanks

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88GMCtruck said:

I try to make it better every time I touch it


My 99 diesel came with factory buckets actually, I really liked them over the bench.

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Do it you wont regret it.


Didn't think you were

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