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

That's one heck of a punch list Dennis. Gotta love new parts.........oh yeah!

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

Nice spending spree! :D $1665.20

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

Coming along nicely man!

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

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Originally Posted by menace121978 (Post 4699124)

things are going to start moving fast guys... i'm having my painter move in my house as a roommate. he can get all the body work done here and take her to his shop to get sprayed.

y'all are like family so i might as well tell ya i'm getting divorced. this truck will be done by the end of summer beginning of fall. and yes... i'm keeping her no matter what. hell i'm keeping everything i can afford... house, pups, silver, (except the srt8:( house and silver are my priorities). sooooo.... no more *****ing when i buy parts:lol: and having the painter living here is going to help speed progress up. thanks for listining

Damn Dennis. If it is inevitable I hope it goes well. I catch up on the progress of Silver every week or so and was not expecting this news. Like the others have said, Nice progress.
I cranked that Yellow truck today.
Frank

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

Sorry about the divorce deal bud.... Glad to hear you're keeping the truck though! In house body & paint guy huh - that's the ticket there!!!

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

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Originally Posted by menace121978 (Post 4719813)

had to do it!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182

OUCH!!! Worth it though I guess to get the real deal. Hoping to see them on when I can come see it in July!

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

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Originally Posted by menace121978 (Post 4719813)

had to do it!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182

Man, that is some serious bling! That dude is not far from me. I just can't figure out where these guys get all the NOS parts. It blows me away. Super nice score.
You know this ride is going to be too nice to drive!

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

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Originally Posted by menace121978 (Post 4195483)

:lol:

i am!;)

:lol: thanks dude!!

nope the wiper motor just bolts right up.

thanks Chris! i went with the autometer ultralite II 2 1/16".

that is a good idea and 1 i had thought of just tooooo late:lol:

i've been trying to figure out how to get the holes drilled all day Jon. i don't know yet... i'll get a fresh look at things tomorrow. been out there for over 10 hours today trying to get things finished up.

thanks John! i ordered the rest of the gauges today! should be here tomorrow or the next day. i also ordered a sweet looking wilwood master cylinder so i can get the brake system finished up:D here's a few progress pics from today. i built the switching valve/fuel pump harness from scratch!!! turned out very nice! took about 8 hours:lol: but its well worth it. all the connections are factory weather pack connectors and the few splices i had to make are all soldered, shrink wrapped, taped, wire loomed, and mounted!

the switch/valve harness in the first pic is included in the painless?

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WOW! your unbelievable Jeff:D heck i don't even know what to say besides THANK YOU BROTHER! the brackets are a thing of beauty for sure... makes those funky stock 4X10's or whatever they are look silly;) i talked to Ben at OPP and he said he's waiting on the shipment of the clip on scrapers. should be next week he said... give me a call when you get a free minute

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

seats and full interior are ordered/ on the way. i was able to find NOS brushed aluminum door panel inserts and trim pieces:D i'll keep updating as parts come in. i have ordered more than i can list;)

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

looks like christmas came early

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

more like late;) its been a long time coming

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

53-5682 (1977-94) Hazard Warning Button 1

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53-5681 (1977-94) Hazard Warning Knob 1

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22-017 (1973-91) Glove Box-Without Air Condit1

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67-132 (1973-84) Wiper Arm-Repo 2 $

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18-534 (1973-82 1st series) Door Latch-Right 1 $

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38-618 (1977-91) Hood Release Cable Assembly 1

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76-005B (1947-87) Tie Rod End Boots-Polyuretha4

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here's some stuff. also have a custom gaylords bed cover being made

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

Awesome! Man, this truck is easily becoming one of my favorites.

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

and forgot i have a custom seats and console from discountvan being made... C10 lowbacks;)

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

here's a few pics i just found... these were from over 20 years ago!!!;)

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

Looks like lots of pretty parts showed up....

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

You are wearing me out Dennis. I wish I had half the funds you are able to drop on this ride.

I love those old pics! Cool history. Body work looks like its moving right along too.

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

The body work looks like great progress and man what a parts list. I love the old pics of the truck. You need to scan those a make a short vid of then through the finish of Silver.

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

Puttin the topper back on it Dennis?!?! :)

I'll call you this weekend.

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

Looking good man, that's a lot new & NOS parts!!! Do you really like the 79 headlight bezels better than the 73-78 style??? I had a 79 prior to my 77 & really never liked the way the bezel goes down around the parking light. Just curious as you could have changed it since you were replacing it anyhow.