Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) - Page 65 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

menace121978 · 07-19-2010, 08:18 AM

oh yeah! there's definitely enough guys on here from Oklahoma... i might even have some long lost relatives back there!

JohnC · 07-19-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

You guys can meet right here in Oklahoma. Right in central USA!

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Oklahoma is where we have all the free places to stay and hang out!

Heck yeah man! Come on!!!!

silvereagle07 · 07-20-2010, 03:23 PM

Looking great Dennis! That is going to be one sweeet ride. Oklahoma...I've always wanted to go there...I'm in.

tvblazer78 · 07-23-2010, 10:41 AM

Man that looks sweet as hell!! Nice job..

STOCKISH · 07-23-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Looking great Dennis! That is going to be one sweeet ride. Oklahoma...I've always wanted to go there...I'm in.

Sounds like a road trip guys! The 86 could use a couple thousand miles put on it...

**Captkaos** · 07-23-2010, 05:11 PM

For some reason I am not getting updates on this to my email... Sorry about the delay, I "think" I fixed the problem, we will see...

Tips on installing, how about Videos from Ben.
This is the install Videos for the 73-87 kits in a pickup.

Step 1:

YouTube- (step1)1973-91 Chevy C-10 Trucks 1Pc...

Step 2:

YouTube- (step2)1973-91 Chevy C-10 Trucks 1pc...

Step 3:

YouTube- (step3) 1973-91 Chevy C-10 Truck 1pc...

Step 4:

YouTube- (step4) 1973-91 Chevy C-10 truck 1pc...

Step 5:

YouTube- (step5)1973-91Chevy C-10 1pc door glass...

Step 6:

YouTube- (step6)1973-91Chevy C-10 1pc door glass...

Step 7:

YouTube- (step7)1973-91Chevy C-10 1pc door glass...

Most of this will apply short of the non roller section, but seriously you shouldn't have trouble. Just be patient and read the instructions completely first then start on it. Install the glass BEFORE painting the doors!

That roller added plus the guide on the glass is shorter and the top roller is adjustable. You can get the updated pieces, but you basically would be getting a new kit. You can't get the brackets off the glass, so you need new glass. Most of the changes to this kit were due to the changes required on the 67-72 kit, they use the same bracket on the glass.

BTW, the truck looks AWESOME!

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Originally Posted by menace121978

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!

smart @ss!

menace121978 · 07-23-2010, 07:36 PM

right on thank you Chris!!!

**Captkaos** · 07-23-2010, 07:42 PM

Must of fixed it. I got notified this time...
email me if you have questions.

Cherub · 07-24-2010, 10:33 PM

havent checked in lately. looking good brotha

*BGRAFX* · 07-25-2010, 10:08 AM

Sweet build man its really coming together

*87 chevy silverado* · 07-29-2010, 01:38 AM

this is turning out nice.

menace121978 · 07-29-2010, 07:52 AM

thanks for all the comments guys!

i'm waiting on the firewall grommet so i can drill the hole and get the ecm and everything into the cab. been sanding and disassembling the column to have painted. next on the buying list is a new steering shaft and gauges. i'm going with the autometer ultra-lite II's. then its on to the wiring!! can wait til she fires up with the key

after that its onto the brakes, driveshaft, shift cable(?), and exhaust

STOCKISH · 07-29-2010, 09:17 AM

Cant wait till she runs buddy! You not wanting to run the Lokar shift linkage? Just curious because I saw the question mark in tour last post. Mine works great! Same as PCMcobra used too.

JohnC · 07-29-2010, 01:12 PM

I've heard a lot of good things about the Lokar linkage stuff. My uncle really likes using their stuff.

Ric83 · 07-29-2010, 02:24 PM

Wow. It is turning out beautiful!! Great job.

menace121978 · 07-29-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Cant wait till she runs buddy! You not wanting to run the Lokar shift linkage? Just curious because I saw the question mark in tour last post. Mine works great! Same as PCMcobra used too.

i was going to give you a call about that

you have a part #, place, and price? i havent really looked into it yet

and thanks guys!

**nlped** · 07-29-2010, 07:26 PM

I've used Lokar stuff on a bunch of vehicles. I have their parking brake system on my '79 CJ-5/Currie 9" w/ the Explorer style rear disc/drum set up, and their stuff worked perfectly with that system. Great quality and pretty good prices.

And, Dennis, your truck is lookin' absolutely bad a$$!!!

STOCKISH · 08-01-2010, 03:15 PM

Dennis, this is the one I used. $60 shipped. Works flawlessly!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOKAR...Q5fAccessories

draggin86 · 08-01-2010, 10:42 PM

dude get some work done on your truck!

menace121978 · 08-02-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I've used Lokar stuff on a bunch of vehicles. I have their parking brake system on my '79 CJ-5/Currie 9" w/ the Explorer style rear disc/drum set up, and their stuff worked perfectly with that system. Great quality and pretty good prices.

And, Dennis, your truck is lookin' absolutely bad a$$!!!

thanks Ed!

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Dennis, this is the one I used. $60 shipped. Works flawlessly!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOKAR...Q5fAccessories

awesome! thanks Josh... im going to order it

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Originally Posted by draggin86

dude get some work done on your truck!

Wow! what a guy

i've been working at your slave shop with no water or food after i put in 10+ hours at my real job and your wanting updates

draggin86 · 08-02-2010, 10:50 PM

hahaha i think its your slave tendencies you refuse my offers of food and drink... i bought you some damn food! just trying to make me look bad lol!

menace121978 · 08-02-2010, 11:08 PM

i'm still trying to recuperate from Rich's house

draggin86 · 08-03-2010, 05:13 PM

thanks again for all your help dude! you were doing big things bending tubing and what not!

jdurant · 08-04-2010, 12:09 AM

Just checkin' in. Looking great! I admire your diligence...and envy your progress.
And daaang 65 pages!! Wow.

draggin86 · 08-08-2010, 04:44 PM

where are the updates

07-19-2010, 08:18 AM	#1601
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) oh yeah! there's definitely enough guys on here from Oklahoma... i might even have some long lost relatives back there! __________________ "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

07-20-2010, 03:23 PM	#1603
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking great Dennis! That is going to be one sweeet ride. Oklahoma...I've always wanted to go there...I'm in. __________________ 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

07-23-2010, 10:41 AM	#1604
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Man that looks sweet as hell!! Nice job.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

07-23-2010, 07:36 PM	#1607
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) right on thank you Chris!!! __________________ "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

07-23-2010, 07:42 PM	#1608
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Must of fixed it. I got notified this time... email me if you have questions. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-24-2010, 10:33 PM	#1609
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) havent checked in lately. looking good brotha __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck) Last edited by Cherub; 07-26-2010 at 11:03 PM.

07-25-2010, 10:08 AM	#1610
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sweet build man its really coming together

07-29-2010, 01:38 AM	#1611
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) this is turning out nice.

07-29-2010, 07:52 AM	#1612
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks for all the comments guys! i'm waiting on the firewall grommet so i can drill the hole and get the ecm and everything into the cab. been sanding and disassembling the column to have painted. next on the buying list is a new steering shaft and gauges. i'm going with the autometer ultra-lite II's. then its on to the wiring!! can wait til she fires up with the key after that its onto the brakes, driveshaft, shift cable(?), and exhaust __________________ "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; 07-29-2010 at 07:52 AM.

07-29-2010, 09:17 AM	#1613
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Cant wait till she runs buddy! You not wanting to run the Lokar shift linkage? Just curious because I saw the question mark in tour last post. Mine works great! Same as PCMcobra used too. __________________ --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.

07-29-2010, 01:12 PM	#1614
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I've heard a lot of good things about the Lokar linkage stuff. My uncle really likes using their stuff.

07-29-2010, 02:24 PM	#1615
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Wow. It is turning out beautiful!! Great job. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

07-29-2010, 07:26 PM	#1617
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I've used Lokar stuff on a bunch of vehicles. I have their parking brake system on my '79 CJ-5/Currie 9" w/ the Explorer style rear disc/drum set up, and their stuff worked perfectly with that system. Great quality and pretty good prices. And, Dennis, your truck is lookin' absolutely bad a$$!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-01-2010, 03:15 PM	#1618
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, this is the one I used. $60 shipped. Works flawlessly! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOKAR...Q5fAccessories __________________ --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.

08-01-2010, 10:42 PM	#1619
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) dude get some work done on your truck!



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08-02-2010, 10:50 PM	#1621
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hahaha i think its your slave tendencies you refuse my offers of food and drink... i bought you some damn food! just trying to make me look bad lol!

08-02-2010, 11:08 PM	#1622
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i'm still trying to recuperate from Rich's house __________________ "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

08-03-2010, 05:13 PM	#1623
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks again for all your help dude! you were doing big things bending tubing and what not!

08-04-2010, 12:09 AM	#1624
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Just checkin' in. Looking great! I admire your diligence...and envy your progress. And daaang 65 pages!! Wow. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

08-08-2010, 04:44 PM	#1625
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) where are the updates

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