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

Nice progress menance, that frame looks awesome. Keep up the good work. I'm intrested in the Red Jewel Coat color myself. I have painted a few different reds and burgandy's lately and I can't decide what color I want.

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

looke great Dennis.

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

Good work, keep us posted. I cant see all the pictures cause my internet service provider sucks, but i get the picture.

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

thank you silvereagle07, anthony, and st1! little by little... i have more progress and pics but just have to get them off my camera.

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

alright, the passenger side a arms are on and the start of the suspension...
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4350.jpg
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Shes looking great....

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

That's a beautiful truck and even better that it's a family thing. Subscribed!

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

thanks frenchblue72 and leevon! i ordered my drop spindles today and should have more updates and pics in a couple days.

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

lookin good. cant wait to see it rollin

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

Very cool build, im in the middle of that process myself. I was going to put a body from my '82 on a frame I have from an '85 and that quickly turned into a frame off project. That eastwood chassis black looks really good. Did you just match up the old hardware and buy everything individually? Or did you get a hardware kit for the front suspension?

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

thanks chrub! me too man...

sbtork, for the front suspension i ordered a poly. bushing kit from pst that had everything from control arm bushings to sway bar bushings. the ball joints, tie rods, idler, and pitman arms are from napa. might sound wierd but i am trying to keep all parts made in usa. and napa's suspension parts all had u.s.a. stamped on them. :chevy:

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

Did the grade 8 bolts come in a kit or did you just check the stockers for size and pick up what you needed?

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

i just took the old bolts in and matched them up. i was looking for a bolt kit but had no luck. its actually easier than i thought matching up the old bolts, just make sure you keep it all the same. (standard or metric)

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

Your frame looks amazing. How many cans of that stuff did it take? Did you put down anything like POR15/Chassis Saver first...or just the Chassis Black primer and paint?

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

thanks corndwg01! i sandblasted it with 30grit sand from lowes and used the eastwoods extreme chassis black primer (3 cans) and extreme high gloss chassis black (also 3 cans). 3 was kinda streching it so i ordered an extra i ended up not using it yet. i highly recommed the chassis black. very happy w/ the results.

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

i been busy today!! getting ready for the drop spindles... blasted and painted the rest of the suspension, sway bar, ect...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4371.jpg
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

went to napa to find some dust boots for the tierod ends and pull up to the ups guy leaving a heavy present:)
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so i got them all cleaned and painted and started putting her together (after i went out for more new bolts)
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

i cant believe summit racing! awesome shipping. keep in mind i ordered the spindles yesterday morning at 10am and they were here today by 11am! amazing when just a few hours ago i recieved an email saying they were shipped.LOL

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

few more pics of the progress...
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4381.jpg
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

What are you using for the silver paint?

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

i knew someone would ask!LOL i'm using napa's self etch primer (#7220) and dupli-color high performance wheel paint (wp101). we'll see how long it lasts kinda wish i'd have clear coated everything but i figured what the heck most of the stuff is replaceable parts anyways. the quality of paint shows when it took 3 days for the frame to dry and just about 10 min. for all the silver stuff!

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

Looking good man.. Did you get your brake kit yet? You know you better post some pics..;)

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

thank you travis! i'll order the brakes in the next few weeks and i love pics so there will be plenty!LOL

i still have to get the rear end and leafs all cleaned up... and buy the flipkit, and buy the front rotors and calipers and buy a new quick ratio steering gear box and buy...............on and on.....:lol::chevy:

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

I know how that goes!

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

Making some great progress! Looking at the photos is like a trip down memory lane!