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Driveway Dreams · 12-06-2009, 10:48 AM

Congrats on the promotion! This has been a fun build to follow, keep it up. What else are you planning to do under the hood as far as color on things?

menace121978 · 12-06-2009, 11:21 AM

thanks Gerald!

as for the colors... i dont know yet. i know the covers will be body color. the firewall smoothed and body color and the insides of fenders body color(metallic red jewel) to tie everything in. im just playing it by eye and your suggestions!

the a/c box, brake booster, m/c, and core support either(probably gloss black) or body color. its gonna be tricky because all the body color stuff i want/ need done at a shop. all the black stuff i can do at home.

whatcha thinkin??

Driveway Dreams · 12-06-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

...im just playing it by eye and your suggestions!

...

Sounds like trouble to me.

I think you paint the radiator support body color. Paint the stuff attached to the firewall, gloss black to match some of the other pieces. If you paint them body color they will hide in there a little more but I would worry about it looking like you wanted it shaved but took the "next best route". You know?

JohnC · 12-06-2009, 03:55 PM

I agree with Gerald. Have the core support, and firewall, and inner fenders body color. Then accentuate everything else with black of "silver".

Also

on the promotion man!

menace121978 · 12-08-2009, 08:37 AM

thanks guys! hopefully tomorrow i can get the motor and trans done and ready to set in

JohnC · 12-08-2009, 10:31 AM

Sweet!!

**nlped** · 12-08-2009, 12:44 PM

Awesome!!! I can't wait to do this to Bob...or the Blazer...or Both

JohnC · 12-08-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Awesome!!! I can't wait to do this to Bob...or the Blazer...or Both

We can't either.....Get started!

menace121978 · 12-08-2009, 08:45 PM

took the words right outta my fingers!

Driveway Dreams · 12-09-2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

thanks guys! hopefully tomorrow i can get the motor and trans done and ready to set in

So, we will see some pictures of it "done and ready to set in" by 8pm pacific time tomorrow?

menace121978 · 12-09-2009, 02:58 AM

good call smart @ss!

if its not done in time i have a good excuse... too cold out there to be painting!

thump16 · 12-09-2009, 08:39 AM

Hey Menace, There was a recall on 6.0l chevy engines due to the air pollution in Californina. I myself just happen to be an expert and the program manager. What i am going to do is send you a 350/350 combo on a pallet and you send me a 6.0l engine and tranny complete with wiring. I will save you the heartache of smiling, and enjoying the modern technology which will soon be lurking under your 78's hood.

HAHA...is it done yet.

menace121978 · 12-09-2009, 10:29 AM

let me pay the shipping both ways and you have a deal!!

trying to get hold of brp this morning. about to say forget it and just order the plates.

menace121978 · 12-09-2009, 02:06 PM

i just ordered a few things!

(thanks Bob)

fuel pumps: pt. #ep381 http://store.getgmparts.com/fe0114.html $150

driver and passenger side sending units: pt. #fg05n & fg05m
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php $150

high psi fuel selector valve for the duel tanks
http://www.jcwhitney.com/MOTOR-DRIVE...DetailTabPanel $85

this is for later on down the road when i start doing the wiringand a/c stuff. thought it was cool and i know it'll be handy

http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/p...17%26yr%3D1978

next up (after the card cools a bit) is '87 tanks with the baffles and the vette reg/filter that will be most of the big fuel system parts.

JohnC · 12-09-2009, 04:11 PM

Cha ching...cha ching...cha ching

That may be a good idea for a license plate or windo sticker!

menace121978 · 12-09-2009, 04:23 PM

i'm laughing now. i was crying a few minutes ago after i told Amy

oh well,

on a good note brp just called and left me a message. gotta call'em back and get those mounts!!

JohnC · 12-09-2009, 04:24 PM

Were you crying because of what you told her, or after her reaction?

Trust me been there done that!

menace121978 · 12-09-2009, 04:30 PM

her reaction!

dramatic and way over the top

JohnC · 12-09-2009, 04:32 PM

To you. Not to her!

That much I have learned over the years of being married.

menace121978 · 12-09-2009, 04:35 PM

i'm a slow learner. i'm about to hit the 'ol card again on the mounts and headers!!!!

JohnC · 12-09-2009, 04:36 PM

We'll be praying for your safety. God Speed Dennis!

menace121978 · 12-09-2009, 04:49 PM

you should see this new puppy i got her last night. i'll post a pic... no expense spared. i'll be alright!!

JohnC · 12-09-2009, 05:06 PM

You sly dog you! You'll be alright until the dog tears something of hers up, then you'll be out in the doghouse with the dog.

mcbassin · 12-09-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

you should see this new puppy i got her last night. i'll post a pic... no expense spared. i'll be alright!!

Dude,
I could have hooked you straight up...my wife is a rug rat breeder. She has some high dollar pups that are great for this situation.

JohnC · 12-09-2009, 05:15 PM

12-06-2009, 10:48 AM	#451
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Congrats on the promotion! This has been a fun build to follow, keep it up. What else are you planning to do under the hood as far as color on things? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

12-06-2009, 11:21 AM	#452
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks Gerald! as for the colors... i dont know yet. i know the covers will be body color. the firewall smoothed and body color and the insides of fenders body color(metallic red jewel) to tie everything in. im just playing it by eye and your suggestions! the a/c box, brake booster, m/c, and core support either(probably gloss black) or body color. its gonna be tricky because all the body color stuff i want/ need done at a shop. all the black stuff i can do at home. whatcha thinkin?? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-06-2009, 03:55 PM	#454
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I agree with Gerald. Have the core support, and firewall, and inner fenders body color. Then accentuate everything else with black of "silver". Also on the promotion man! Last edited by JohnC; 12-06-2009 at 03:56 PM.

12-08-2009, 08:37 AM	#455
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks guys! hopefully tomorrow i can get the motor and trans done and ready to set in __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-08-2009, 10:31 AM	#456
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sweet!!

12-08-2009, 12:44 PM	#457
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Awesome!!! I can't wait to do this to Bob...or the Blazer...or Both __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-08-2009, 08:45 PM	#459
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) took the words right outta my fingers! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-09-2009, 02:58 AM	#461
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) good call smart @ss! if its not done in time i have a good excuse... too cold out there to be painting! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-09-2009, 08:39 AM	#462
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Hey Menace, There was a recall on 6.0l chevy engines due to the air pollution in Californina. I myself just happen to be an expert and the program manager. What i am going to do is send you a 350/350 combo on a pallet and you send me a 6.0l engine and tranny complete with wiring. I will save you the heartache of smiling, and enjoying the modern technology which will soon be lurking under your 78's hood. HAHA...is it done yet.

12-09-2009, 10:29 AM	#463
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) let me pay the shipping both ways and you have a deal!! trying to get hold of brp this morning. about to say forget it and just order the plates. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-09-2009, 02:06 PM	#464
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i just ordered a few things! (thanks Bob) fuel pumps: pt. #ep381 http://store.getgmparts.com/fe0114.html $150 driver and passenger side sending units: pt. #fg05n & fg05m http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php $150 high psi fuel selector valve for the duel tanks http://www.jcwhitney.com/MOTOR-DRIVE...DetailTabPanel $85 this is for later on down the road when i start doing the wiringand a/c stuff. thought it was cool and i know it'll be handy http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/p...17%26yr%3D1978 next up (after the card cools a bit) is '87 tanks with the baffles and the vette reg/filter that will be most of the big fuel system parts. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 12-09-2009 at 02:19 PM.

12-09-2009, 04:11 PM	#465
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Cha ching...cha ching...cha ching That may be a good idea for a license plate or windo sticker!

12-09-2009, 04:23 PM	#466
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i'm laughing now. i was crying a few minutes ago after i told Amy oh well, on a good note brp just called and left me a message. gotta call'em back and get those mounts!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-09-2009, 04:24 PM	#467
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Were you crying because of what you told her, or after her reaction? Trust me been there done that!

12-09-2009, 04:30 PM	#468
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) her reaction! dramatic and way over the top __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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12-09-2009, 04:32 PM	#469
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) To you. Not to her! That much I have learned over the years of being married.

12-09-2009, 04:35 PM	#470
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i'm a slow learner. i'm about to hit the 'ol card again on the mounts and headers!!!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-09-2009, 04:36 PM	#471
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) We'll be praying for your safety. God Speed Dennis!

12-09-2009, 04:49 PM	#472
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) you should see this new puppy i got her last night. i'll post a pic... no expense spared. i'll be alright!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-09-2009, 05:06 PM	#473
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) You sly dog you! You'll be alright until the dog tears something of hers up, then you'll be out in the doghouse with the dog.

12-09-2009, 05:15 PM	#475
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