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Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500
I love heavily modified builds that look as OEM as possible, I figured the column would be black...but now that you mention a custom interior color I dig it.
Makes sense, I haven't looked into or seen anyone analyze the materials used in the earlier columns.
The electronic needs make sense. In the original GMT900 column was high beam push forward on the lever with a momentary pull back to flash? It's been a while since I was in a 900, I don't think my dad's '11 is but I can't remember.
Oh, the ITBC...that is f***ing genius.  I bet a billet slider (or stainless (easy polishing)) could be machined for the controller that looked like the wiper switch. Know anyone with some tiny end mills?  |
I'm not settled on steering column colors yet. But I am thinking about it. I'll have a billet steering wheel and a lokar floor shifter for the allison, so the interior won't be completely stock...but I want it to be pretty close. It's a fine line to walk.
I've thought about doing a medium tan leather seats and wrapped dash cover with a matching painted dash/column. But then I wonder what to do on the doors. With the smaller door panels, much of the door is left visible to the interior. I need to search around and look at some more pictures of the early trucks with different interiors and make some decisions. This is something I want to do sooner than later so I can paint the column and finish it out. Right now it is primed though.
the original turn stalk did go forwards/back for high beams. I thought about making mine do that, but gave up on. I'll keep the stock foot high beam switch or I've thought about redesigning the factory headlight switch to have a 3rd detent and high beams be there.
The trailer brake controller should be fun. Haven't started on that at all and won't for a while. Not until after the truck is driving anyways.