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JohnC 04-26-2010 09:07 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
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Originally Posted by Jonboy (Post 3941459)
Wouldn't it be a little weird going to visit family and never getting around to seeing them? They might think something's up.

Nah because he is visiting family. However, it's his 67-72chevytrucks family :D

Jonboy 04-26-2010 09:24 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
You're probably right. Maybe he will make a pass through the OK/TX region, too. Kind of like a victory lap once Silver is finished....

JohnC 04-26-2010 09:29 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
He better! :sumo:

menace121978 04-26-2010 10:14 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
:haha:

thanks for all the nice comments guys!:D a victory lap would be cool!

yesterday i gave the cab a big hug and watched her leave to get painted. kinda wierd going out to the garage and not seeing it. oh well... i can now focus on getting the motor ready to start. the harness should be here today or tomorrow. i need to figure out what to order from summit so i can get the tranny lines done and a bunch of other little stuff.

silvereagle07 04-26-2010 11:51 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
The support looks really good Dennis. Can't wait to see the Red Jewel on the cab.

nlped 04-26-2010 11:55 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07 (Post 3941704)
The support looks really good Dennis. Can't wait to see the Red Jewel on the cab.

x2

mcbassin 04-26-2010 08:56 PM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
Very nice progress! the cab is looking good, I like the welded seam. Digging the paint color too!!!

menace121978 04-26-2010 09:08 PM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
:metal: thanks guys! been just messing around today... got the radiator hoses on and steam line hose on. ordered a few fittings from summit for the tranny cooler lines.

i need to know what size/type thread is on the trans cooler inlet/outlet. i was going to try and use the stock quick release lines but i remember seeing someone unscrewing them and putting regular -an style adaptors on there. ring any bells?

STOCKISH 04-26-2010 09:16 PM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
I would also like to know this. Truck is coming together nicely Dennis.

54Caddy 04-26-2010 09:59 PM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
i was going to go by today dennis but you didnt text back. I wanted you to see the interior in the truck it looks way better than it does in the pictures i took. If your off tomorrow text me and i can head over there after school for sure man.

Driveway Dreams 04-26-2010 11:48 PM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
Dennis, glad to hear you are making good progress. :thumbs: for you.

menace121978 04-27-2010 01:07 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
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thanks Gerald! hey Brandon i was running a ton of errands today man(battery in goat, window tint, visiting pops, etc.) i'll give you a call tomorrow.

here's a few pics of the cab going bye-bye. and the new hoses and the last one is the fittings Josh and I need help on...

menace121978 04-27-2010 01:09 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
btw, i dont know if i like how the steam line hose looks so i may just tap into the water pump... i want to see how everything else goes into place 1st though.

54Caddy 04-27-2010 01:11 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
Edited by staff

Seriously?....You and everyone else know better than to use language like that. Typing spaces to trick the software is not cool at all.

Infraction given

menace121978 04-27-2010 01:14 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
^^ you been drinking dude?

54Caddy 04-27-2010 01:26 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
ha no. only way to get some words on here. The set up is clean. What if you were to run a steel braided line for the steam line, or make one out of hard line and get it chromed or a polished stainless one. just some ideas.

menace121978 04-27-2010 10:03 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
hey Josh! found them:D http://www.purechoicemotorsports.com...rod/prd176.htm

bigdnew 04-27-2010 10:19 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
thanks dennis i needed those as well. will those work on the rad as well

menace121978 04-27-2010 10:34 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
no they are different... you will need this one for the radiator http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AER-FBM2963/

menace121978 04-27-2010 10:37 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
Tony from Entropy said my radiator is 5/16 inverted flare 1/2-20 thread size. i'm not sure what the 5/16's means though... i hope that one ^^ will work on mine also! because thats the one i ordered:lol:

bigdnew 04-27-2010 10:45 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
let me know i may have to take them off your hands

nlped 04-27-2010 10:48 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
That Summit fitting looks to be exactly what you need. I may be way off, but I think the 5/16" is the I.D.

menace121978 04-27-2010 10:50 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
ed, was that to me? i hope so... these dang fittings are getting expensive!

nlped 04-27-2010 10:53 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
Yepper! And after a phone call, the 5/16" inverted flair part is if you are going to use a flaired steel line rather than going to a screw on line like you plan on using. Brake lines have inverted flair fittings on them. Now we both know :lol:

And, yes, AN fittings are quite expensive!

menace121978 04-27-2010 10:55 AM

Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 
:metal: !!!!

thanks alot buddy!!!!


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