Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) - Page 68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jonboy · 08-14-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

The grommet looks really clean on the firewall man. Progress is looking good. Keep rollin', baller!

Fixed that for you.

Looks great, Dennis!

menace121978 · 08-14-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sorry to hear your Fri. the 13th was like my today. Totally know the feeling about everything you touch going to crap. I was lucky enough to put a nice scratch in pass. side fender while trying to dissassemble the heater a/c box not more than 30 min. ago.
Guess I'm gonna have to get some fender cover for wrenching on that thing.

I really like the attention to every part on your truck. It will be better than a new ride when your done. Keep the pics coming! Looks great!

dang, sorry to hear about the scratch buddy. when things go to crap i just go lay down with the dogs and go to sleep

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Fixed that for you.

Looks great, Dennis!

thanks Jonboy!!

draggin86 · 08-15-2010, 03:56 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNry4PE93Y

JohnC · 08-15-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Fixed that for you.

Looks great, Dennis!

Thanks man!

palposity · 08-15-2010, 08:28 PM

This is gonna be one HAWT ride!

*Stitch* · 08-15-2010, 08:49 PM

'I like tortles.' Lol. I could die. 'Alright, you're a great zombie.'

bwahahahahahaha

menace121978 · 08-16-2010, 09:20 AM

v502 · 08-18-2010, 11:06 AM

The truck looking great cant what to see it on the road Menace

rongstad · 08-18-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

anyways, no. you wont need their pan. Bob's changing his because he lives in 4 by country and he's lowering the truck more.

the pan hangs anywhere between 1-2" below the front xmember. hopefully in the next couple day(weather permiting) i can give you an exact measurement.

Dennis,

Can you post a pic of the oil pan in reference to the cross member? Your build is really coming along nice!!!!!

rongstad

mcbassin · 08-18-2010, 11:16 PM

I really like the grommet for the firewall. Did you already say where you got them? or did you fab them yourself? Looks great!

menace121978 · 08-20-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v502

The truck looking great cant what to see it on the road Menace

thanks man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rongstad

Dennis,

Can you post a pic of the oil pan in reference to the cross member? Your build is really coming along nice!!!!!

rongstad

i'll get a pic today for you. we've been on vaca this week

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I really like the grommet for the firewall. Did you already say where you got them? or did you fab them yourself? Looks great!

i bought the grommet online. its called seals-it. cool stuff there... i had to modify mine to get such a big harness through but they just came out with a new style that is cut in half so installing it would be a lot easier.

we got home yesterday from a nice vacation on the coast to find a few packages waiting in the bed of the truck for me

THANKS AGAIN FOR WATCHING THE HOUSE BILLY!!

menace121978 · 08-20-2010, 11:06 AM

going to get the sound deadener down today

and install the temp sending unit for the gauges. here's a couple pics from the coast...

mcbassin · 08-20-2010, 11:36 AM

Thanks for the info on the grommet! Looks like an early Christmas in the Dennis the Menace home! Also, looks like some serious R&R on the beach.......Lucky!

OLDIRON69 · 08-20-2010, 11:40 AM

That one pup looks like superman....LOL!

glock35ipsc · 08-20-2010, 12:21 PM

OMG, after meeting these two kids, this one cracked me up hard!!

**nlped** · 08-20-2010, 12:35 PM

Great collection of new parts! You're coming along great, and looks like the dogs had a great time

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menace121978 · 08-20-2010, 01:23 PM

that pic cracked us up too!!! bolt is super fast!! in that pic Coda is ahead because overtime i threw the ball she would cherry pick and wait for it

STOCKISH · 08-20-2010, 02:50 PM

Coming right along man. Cant wait for the Oklahoma meet! Might have to tow the black shorty on the black CCSB??? Nah, trailers are for horses, the black shorty needs a couple thousand break in miles put on it anyhow.

menace121978 · 08-21-2010, 01:55 AM

thanks Josh!!

and thanks to the help of Billy we got the sound deadener installed today

turned out awesome!! took a lot of time (about 8 hours

) and patience but it payed off and looks perfect!! here's a few pics...

menace121978 · 08-21-2010, 01:56 AM

more...

menace121978 · 08-21-2010, 01:58 AM

few of the freshly painted column too

menace121978 · 08-21-2010, 02:02 AM

tomorrow i'll get the column bolted in, steering shaft cut and in, mount the a/c vacuum canister somewhere in the cowl out of sight, and a few other odds and ends. then it will be on to the painless wiring harness and installing the gauges

btw, the raam mat bxt is a great product. adheres like no other!!! kind of a mess and sticks like heck but other wise very nice.

STOCKISH · 08-21-2010, 08:32 AM

That looks really good man. Nice job!

**nlped** · 08-21-2010, 11:03 AM

Looks great Dennis! I bet you kind of hated covering up that super slick looking floor though

. I'm stunned you didn't track down a tilt column, don't get me wrong though, that one looks great!!! A little advice on installing it...go slow, it can get scratched really easy...ask me how I know

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menace121978 · 08-21-2010, 11:06 AM

thanks buddy! the column is a tilt though

i'll take my time and ease off the coffee this morning

08-15-2010, 08:28 PM	#1680
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) This is gonna be one HAWT ride! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

08-15-2010, 08:49 PM	#1681
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 'I like tortles.' Lol. I could die. 'Alright, you're a great zombie.' bwahahahahahaha Last edited by Stitch; 08-15-2010 at 08:50 PM.

08-16-2010, 09:20 AM	#1682
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) __________________ "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

08-18-2010, 11:06 AM	#1683
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) The truck looking great cant what to see it on the road Menace __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

08-18-2010, 11:16 PM	#1685
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I really like the grommet for the firewall. Did you already say where you got them? or did you fab them yourself? Looks great! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-20-2010, 11:06 AM	#1687
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) going to get the sound deadener down today and install the temp sending unit for the gauges. here's a couple pics from the coast... Attached Images __________________ "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

08-20-2010, 11:36 AM	#1688
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thanks for the info on the grommet! Looks like an early Christmas in the Dennis the Menace home! Also, looks like some serious R&R on the beach.......Lucky! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-20-2010, 11:40 AM	#1689
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08-20-2010, 12:21 PM	#1690
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08-20-2010, 12:35 PM	#1691
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Great collection of new parts! You're coming along great, and looks like the dogs had a great time . __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-20-2010, 01:23 PM	#1692
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) that pic cracked us up too!!! bolt is super fast!! in that pic Coda is ahead because overtime i threw the ball she would cherry pick and wait for 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

08-20-2010, 02:50 PM	#1693
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Coming right along man. Cant wait for the Oklahoma meet! Might have to tow the black shorty on the black CCSB??? Nah, trailers are for horses, the black shorty needs a couple thousand break in miles put on it anyhow. __________________ --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.

08-21-2010, 01:55 AM	#1694
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks Josh!! and thanks to the help of Billy we got the sound deadener installed today turned out awesome!! took a lot of time (about 8 hours) and patience but it payed off and looks perfect!! here's a few pics... Attached Images __________________ "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

08-21-2010, 01:56 AM	#1695
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) more... Attached Images __________________ "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

08-21-2010, 01:58 AM	#1696
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) few of the freshly painted column too Attached Images __________________ "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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08-21-2010, 02:02 AM	#1697
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) tomorrow i'll get the column bolted in, steering shaft cut and in, mount the a/c vacuum canister somewhere in the cowl out of sight, and a few other odds and ends. then it will be on to the painless wiring harness and installing the gauges btw, the raam mat bxt is a great product. adheres like no other!!! kind of a mess and sticks like heck but other wise very nice. __________________ "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; 08-21-2010 at 02:05 AM.

08-21-2010, 08:32 AM	#1698
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) That looks really good man. Nice job! __________________ --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.

08-21-2010, 11:03 AM	#1699
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks great Dennis! I bet you kind of hated covering up that super slick looking floor though . I'm stunned you didn't track down a tilt column, don't get me wrong though, that one looks great!!! A little advice on installing it...go slow, it can get scratched really easy...ask me how I know . __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-21-2010, 11:06 AM	#1700
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks buddy! the column is a tilt though i'll take my time and ease off the coffee this morning __________________ "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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