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

This thread is like the TV show "Cheers." It's where everyone comes to relax, have a beer and shoot the breeze. Dennis is our "Sam Malone!"

Sorry to hear about the divorce, Dennis.

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

Who says men dont open up we just do it with are truck buddies. Ive always said i love my truck its always there its doesnt want another driver and doesnt b*tch when i ride it too hard.Just more time to spend with your baby Dennis and think of the chicks when its done lol. Good luck bro.

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

sorry to hear about the divorce but the truck is looking good though

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

thanks for all the words guys. it seriously means a lot to me. and bruthaman i swear this thread is like a soap opera too!!:haha:

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

dang dennis sorry to hear about that. So does that now meen i have a place to crash at when i go up there soon ahahahah jk man.

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

Hey man sorry to hear about the split! Hopefully Silver will provide you with what you need to get through it! Something to keep your mind occupied, and focused. If ya need anything just shout!

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

Question.... What year is your 12 bolt from. And did you use the blackbird kit with the wilwood D52 calipers and the stock rotors from the front wheels? Or was it some other combo?

I see where Captainfab has made a bracket for the D52s but it says, "These brackets will bolt onto the truck 12 bolt rear differentials from '64-'82 and the 10 bolt truck differentials from '83-'87."

So what brakets out there work with the 12 bolt 5 lug for an 83-87 with the D52 calipers or Wilwood D52 calipers? It doesnt really matter to me what kinda rotors they are.

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

I might be wrong...and probably am, but I would suspect that the 12 bolt that you have from an '83-'87 actually is a transplant from an earlier model. I've never seen an '83 up 2wd that came with a 12 bolt, but I admit right now that I may be wrong. Somebody chime in here...

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

Last year for the 12 bolt from the factory was 1981.
Posted via Mobile Device

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

OK thanks that helps me in trying to figure out what parts I have from what years.

One of my C10's it has a 12 bolt but the frame and body dont have the same vin's and it is just for parts and Im not sure what year all the pieces are from on that one.

Im not too knowledgeable on the 12 bolt, but did they ever use them again in any vehicle?

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

12 bolts in trucks were specific to pickups. They are not like a 12 bolt passenger axle. They were never used in anything after 1981. The 10 bolt that replaced it althought smaller in ring gear size has a much larger/stronger pinion.
Posted via Mobile Device

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

Keep your head up Brotha!!
Truck is lookin great!!!Hope the new living arrangement gets it painted quick!!!

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

thanks for all the support and words guys;) here's a few updates

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

more pics all registered and legal.... slots on while she's getting paint for all you slot lovers jonboy:D

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

Looking good Dennis! keep the pics coming. Man, you're close.

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

Looking great Dennis !!

Sorry about divorce but on the bright side the truck coming back nicely.

Cant wait to see it run :)

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

looks good dennis where did you get those stricker bolts. And as far as hinges are they nos or where did you order them i put the bushing kit in mine but the hinge holes are oblonged. Looking for some good repos or nos ones

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

Nice to see some progress. Can't wait to see it painted and on the road.

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

Nice progress Dennis!

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

just ordered everything else needed to get the outside finished along with the 1 piece back window


32-3302 FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE A/R 2 19.95 39.90 In Stock
32-3311 FUEL TANK VENT HOSE-PASSENGER 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock
32-3310 FUEL TANK VENT HOSE A/R 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock
32-3289 GASKET-FUEL FILLER 2 4.95 9.90 In Stock
36-4227 PARKLIGHT LENS-AMBER-RH 1 REQ 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock
36-4226 PARKLIGHT LENS-AMBER-LH 1 REQ 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock
36-0538 PARKLIGHT LENS GASKET 2 REQ 2 2.95 5.90 In Stock
36-4456 FRONT SIDEMARKER LAMP-AMBER 2 7.95 15.90 In Stock
36-0518 TAIL LIGHT GASKET 2 2.95 5.90 In Stock
36-4283 TAIL LIGHT LENS-RH-W/TRIM 1 12.95 12.95 In Stock
36-4282 TAIL LIGHT LENS-LH-W/TRIM 1 12.95 12.95 In Stock
36-4401 LICENSE LAMP ASSY W/STD BUMPER 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock
38-9883 REAR BUMPER-CHROME 1 179.95 179.95 In Stock
30-0192 BUMPER BOLT KIT-32PC A/R 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock
30-3764 REAR BUMPER BRACE KIT 1 119.95 119.95 In Stock
30-3706 REAR LICENSE PANEL-CHROME 1 59.95 59.95 In Stock
38-9857 FRONT BUMPER-CHROME-SMOOTH 1 179.95 179.95 In Stock
30-0190 FRONT BUMPER BOLT KIT-24PC 1 22.95 22.95 In Stock
32-2578 EVAPORATOR CORE 1 REQ 1 129.95 129.95 In Stock
38-4024 BILLET GRILLE-POLISHED 4MM 1 169.95 169.95 In Stock
38-8757 GRILLE MOLDING KIT 1 REQ 1 29.95 29.95 In Stock
38-7019 WHEEL ARCH MOLDING KIT 1 REQ 1 49.95 49.95 In Stock
38-3300 CAB BACK PANEL MOLDING 1 REQ 1 69.95 69.95 In Stock
38-7083 CAB SIDE MOLDING KIT-12PC 1 139.95 139.95 In Stock
38-7085 BED SIDE MOLDING KIT-6PC 1 79.95 79.95 In Stock
38-7095 DRIP RAIL MOLDING-SS-RH 1 REQ 1 29.95 29.95 In Stock
38-7094 DRIP RAIL MOLDING-SS-LH 1 REQ 1 29.95 29.95 In Stock
38-5868 DOOR MIRROR-REPRO 2 REQ 2 49.95 99.90 In Stock
38-6519 DOOR HANDLE-OUTSIDE-RH 1 24.95 24.95 In Stock
38-6518 DOOR HANDLE-OUTSIDE-LH 1 24.95 24.95 In Stock

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

strikers are from classic as well as the hinges

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

shaweet

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

anything that isn't good quality i'll return and just rechrome/fix my stock parts...

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

Check your mail in about 6 days Dennis

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

Look at all the fun you are having doing bodywork. Ain't it great? :metal: