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54Caddy · 06-25-2010, 01:25 AM

Youll get there dennis, just keep in mind what the truck means to you man. No worries it will get done. Hell get you a crate and drive it ahahaah. Its looking good thought dennis.

Jonboy · 06-25-2010, 08:42 AM

I don't think you are supposed to add up the reciepts. You only keep them for warranty.

I have actually taken a bit of the opposite approach with my truck. When I was building my Blazer, I bought a lot of stuff, and ended up giving a lot of it away when I got divorced. There were a lot of NOS parts that I would love to have now. Anyhow, I am trying to keep my '79 as low buck as possible. It seems to be working. I have been enjoying scavenging stuff here at work and trying to make it work. I have quite the pile of stuff in my garage.

menace121978 · 06-25-2010, 08:49 AM

now you tell me!!! i figured i'd end at 20 so its not far off. oh well is just money right?

just wish the painter would get a move on so i can see a truck again!

STOCKISH · 06-25-2010, 08:54 AM

Dennis, dont feel bad man. I am right at $9700 with mine and it's not even getting painted!

It's not about the money. It would be well worth the cash in the end to have a rolling memory of your Grandfather and a truck that will be about 10 million times nicer than any new truck you could buy. $13,000 is not bad if you say it real fast!

Jonboy · 06-25-2010, 08:54 AM

Hey, what are friends for?

Jonboy · 06-25-2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Dennis, dont feel bad man. I am right at $9700 with mine and it's not even getting painted!

It's not about the money. It would be well worth the cash in the end to have a rolling memory of your Grandfather and a truck that will be about 10 million times nicer than any new truck you could buy. $13,000 is not bad if you say it real fast!

This is true. And $13,000 is not bad at all, unless you mention that and my truck to my wife.

silvereagle07 · 06-25-2010, 09:12 AM

It will be ok Dennis! You will forget all about all the money spent when you fire it up and go on the first road trip.

menace121978 · 06-25-2010, 09:20 AM

you guys are awesome! helping me rationalize this... i love it!

and Amy says i have a serious problem. she doesnt even know the half of it!

JohnC · 06-25-2010, 09:20 AM

Yeah it's just money. You can't take it with ya!

That and I would blame it on Bob, and Gerald anyway!

STOCKISH · 06-25-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

you guys are awesome! helping me rationalize this... i love it!

and Amy says i have a serious problem. she doesnt even know the half of it!

Sounds like I might need to have a LOOOOOONG talk with Amy!

JohnC · 06-25-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Sounds like I might need to have a LOOOOOONG talk with Amy!

Yeah it sounds like we need to have an intervention with Amy.

**Captkaos** · 06-25-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

thanks guys!! i'll get them in there... even if we have to fab up a new inner door!!

actually ive been really thinking/stressing on it. especially with my power windows. we'll see soon!

Brandon i got a screaming deal on them from a friend on the board.

Looks like first gen glass. Take a picture of the bottom bracket on the glass. Are there rollers on it? You should have no problems putting it in either way though. I would put them in before you paint the doors though...

BTW: The newest kits come with clips on the scrapers.

draggin86 · 06-25-2010, 02:00 PM

hahaha man you guys are awesome you should give her an intervention! dennis you could never buy any truck with every exactly thing you wanted done to it for 13k thats for sure special one like everyone said with the history your truck has man!

68 TT · 06-25-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by draggin86

hahaha man you guys are awesome you should give her an intervention! dennis you could never buy any truck with every exactly thing you wanted done to it for 13k thats for sure special one like everyone said with the history your truck has man!

The real challenge is trying to find one that has been modified in ways you can deal with and the work that has been done was done properly.

You know every nut & bolt on this truck and know the work that has been done is up to your standards.

Just think how much it would have cost you to have a shop do the work you have done. I bet you would have closer to $25k into what you have sitting in your garage.

Keep up the good work. It will be well worth the time & money you have into it.

STOCKISH · 06-25-2010, 03:24 PM

I work in a shop for a living and do some street rod stuff on the side with a good buddy of mine and you would be LUCKY to get what you have so far for anything less than 15K. You are well ahead of the ball and that is going to be one of the nicest trucks on this board when youre finished. Makes me want to crush mine knowing it'll never be as nice as Dennis' truck!

JohnC · 06-25-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I work in a shop for a living and do some street rod stuff on the side with a good buddy of mine and you would be LUCKY to get what you have so far for anything less than 15K. You are well ahead of the ball and that is going to be one of the nicest trucks on this board when youre finished. Makes me want to crush mine knowing it'll never be as nice as Dennis' truck!

How about you just donate it to me, and you can start over?

Jonboy · 06-25-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

How about you just donate it to me, and you can start over?

Put me in line after John. He's a quitter, besides.

joe231 · 06-25-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Put me in line after John. He's a quitter, besides.

JohnC · 06-25-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Put me in line after John. He's a quitter, besides.

Oh man that was cold!

joe231 · 06-25-2010, 07:10 PM

Cold, but hilarious!!

JohnC · 06-25-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Cold, but hilarious!!

Maybe from your perspective. I'm still trying to get the knife out of my back.

joe231 · 06-25-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Maybe from your perspective. I'm still trying to get the knife out of my back.

Lol
sorry man.

draggin86 · 06-25-2010, 08:14 PM

i smell an update!

menace121978 · 06-25-2010, 08:32 PM

funny stuff!!!!! thanks for making me laugh!

menace121978 · 06-25-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Looks like first gen glass. Take a picture of the bottom bracket on the glass. Are there rollers on it? You should have no problems putting it in either way though. I would put them in before you paint the doors though...

BTW: The newest kits come with clips on the scrapers.

it doesnt have the rollers Chris so i think your right. any other tips on installing them? what other differences are there in the 2? and can i buy the updated pieces? i need to get them put in soon then! doors are about to go to the painter...

on second thought let me just mail out the doors and kit to you then shippem back all finished!

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Originally Posted by draggin86

i smell an update!

smart @ss!

06-25-2010, 01:25 AM	#1476
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Youll get there dennis, just keep in mind what the truck means to you man. No worries it will get done. Hell get you a crate and drive it ahahaah. Its looking good thought dennis. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

06-25-2010, 08:42 AM	#1477
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I don't think you are supposed to add up the reciepts. You only keep them for warranty. I have actually taken a bit of the opposite approach with my truck. When I was building my Blazer, I bought a lot of stuff, and ended up giving a lot of it away when I got divorced. There were a lot of NOS parts that I would love to have now. Anyhow, I am trying to keep my '79 as low buck as possible. It seems to be working. I have been enjoying scavenging stuff here at work and trying to make it work. I have quite the pile of stuff in my garage. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

06-25-2010, 08:49 AM	#1478
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) now you tell me!!! i figured i'd end at 20 so its not far off. oh well is just money right? just wish the painter would get a move on so i can see a truck again! __________________ "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

06-25-2010, 08:54 AM	#1479
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, dont feel bad man. I am right at $9700 with mine and it's not even getting painted! It's not about the money. It would be well worth the cash in the end to have a rolling memory of your Grandfather and a truck that will be about 10 million times nicer than any new truck you could buy. $13,000 is not bad if you say it real fast! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-25-2010, 08:54 AM	#1480
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Hey, what are friends for? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

06-25-2010, 09:12 AM	#1482
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) It will be ok Dennis! You will forget all about all the money spent when you fire it up and go on the first road trip. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-25-2010, 09:20 AM	#1483
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) you guys are awesome! helping me rationalize this... i love it! and Amy says i have a serious problem. she doesnt even know the half of it! __________________ "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

06-25-2010, 09:20 AM	#1484
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Yeah it's just money. You can't take it with ya! That and I would blame it on Bob, and Gerald anyway!

06-25-2010, 02:00 PM	#1488
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hahaha man you guys are awesome you should give her an intervention! dennis you could never buy any truck with every exactly thing you wanted done to it for 13k thats for sure special one like everyone said with the history your truck has man!

06-25-2010, 03:24 PM	#1490
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I work in a shop for a living and do some street rod stuff on the side with a good buddy of mine and you would be LUCKY to get what you have so far for anything less than 15K. You are well ahead of the ball and that is going to be one of the nicest trucks on this board when youre finished. Makes me want to crush mine knowing it'll never be as nice as Dennis' truck! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-25-2010, 07:10 PM	#1495
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Cold, but hilarious!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-25-2010, 08:14 PM	#1498
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i smell an update!

06-25-2010, 08:32 PM	#1499
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) funny stuff!!!!! thanks for making me laugh! __________________ "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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