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

Dennis,

That thing is looking clean, super job!

Trav

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

Nice job on the engine detail and congrats on being a member of the 6.0 club! I have enjoyed mine in my Vortec Max 07 since new it will pull the heck out of my heavy bass boat. Good luck and keep the pics coming!

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

WOW!!
I have missed a lot....

sorry i will try to do better in the future :lol:

Nice work :metal:

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

looking real good! keep up the good work dude!

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

I left the hardlines and flared the ends and used a universal tranny cooler from B&M

looking good you will not be dissapointed oh and if you could take extra pics of the brp motor mounts i want to go with those next time.

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

:metal: thanks guys!! cherub, theres never a shortage of pics here buddy!;)

speaking of pics... you have any on those oil lines you are talking about? and where did you tap in for the oil pressure reg.??

i still havent heard from BRP!? i'll start trying again on monday.

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

Just a note, Not sure if you knew or not, but you are gonna have to remove the convertor from the flex plate and install it in the trans before bolting the transmission back up, when you install the converter back in the trans, turn it a few times as you push in so that it lines up with the Pump tangs, if you go to install the trans and can't get the bellhouseing to mate up with the block w/o forcing it, the converter isn't in enough, DO NOT use the bellhouseing bolts to pull the trans to the block. It will ruin the pump.

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

He mentioned it a few posts earlier.

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

Hows it coming Dennis? You know we cant wait too long for more pics.:lol:

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

:lol: thanks John! i asked around and even had a thread to make sure how and if i had to take that darn tq. converter off and reset it. thanks for the heads up though.

works still trying to kill me! thousands of pounds of crabs cracked and cleaned today and through the weekend. good times... i did get a small promotion as 2nd man in charge in the dept. so my schedule will be pretty much set for the most part;) no progress to report but i'll be off wednesday and thursday and hopefully get the motor finished, mounts ordered, some of the fuel system parts ordered, and get the tranny cleaned and painted and bolted back together! probably wishful thinking since the weathers supposed to be really bad but we'll see...

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

Congrats on the promotion! This has been a fun build to follow, keep it up. What else are you planning to do under the hood as far as color on things?

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

thanks Gerald!

as for the colors... i dont know yet. i know the covers will be body color. the firewall smoothed and body color and the insides of fenders body color(metallic red jewel) to tie everything in. im just playing it by eye and your suggestions!;) the a/c box, brake booster, m/c, and core support either(probably gloss black) or body color. its gonna be tricky because all the body color stuff i want/ need done at a shop. all the black stuff i can do at home.

whatcha thinkin??

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

Sounds like trouble to me. :)
I think you paint the radiator support body color. Paint the stuff attached to the firewall, gloss black to match some of the other pieces. If you paint them body color they will hide in there a little more but I would worry about it looking like you wanted it shaved but took the "next best route". You know?

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

I agree with Gerald. Have the core support, and firewall, and inner fenders body color. Then accentuate everything else with black of "silver".

Also :cong: on the promotion man!

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

:metal: thanks guys! hopefully tomorrow i can get the motor and trans done and ready to set in;)

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

Sweet!!:metal:

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

Awesome!!! I can't wait to do this to Bob...or the Blazer...or Both ;)

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

We can't either.....Get started! :)

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

:lol: took the words right outta my fingers!

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

So, we will see some pictures of it "done and ready to set in" by 8pm pacific time tomorrow? :bs:
:haha:

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

good call smart @ss! :haha:

if its not done in time i have a good excuse... too cold out there to be painting!:lol:

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

Hey Menace, There was a recall on 6.0l chevy engines due to the air pollution in Californina. I myself just happen to be an expert and the program manager. What i am going to do is send you a 350/350 combo on a pallet and you send me a 6.0l engine and tranny complete with wiring. I will save you the heartache of smiling, and enjoying the modern technology which will soon be lurking under your 78's hood. :metal::metal::metal: HAHA...is it done yet.:lol::metal::metal:

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

:haha: let me pay the shipping both ways and you have a deal!!:haha:

trying to get hold of brp this morning. about to say forget it and just order the plates.

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

i just ordered a few things!:metal: (thanks Bob)

fuel pumps: pt. #ep381 http://store.getgmparts.com/fe0114.html $150

driver and passenger side sending units: pt. #fg05n & fg05m
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php $150

high psi fuel selector valve for the duel tanks
http://www.jcwhitney.com/MOTOR-DRIVE...DetailTabPanel $85

this is for later on down the road when i start doing the wiringand a/c stuff. thought it was cool and i know it'll be handy;)
http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/p...17%26yr%3D1978

next up (after the card cools a bit) is '87 tanks with the baffles and the vette reg/filter that will be most of the big fuel system parts.

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

Cha ching...cha ching...cha ching :lol:

That may be a good idea for a license plate or windo sticker! :lol:

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

:lol: i'm laughing now. i was crying a few minutes ago after i told Amy:( oh well,

on a good note brp just called and left me a message. gotta call'em back and get those mounts!!:lol:

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

Were you crying because of what you told her, or after her reaction? :lol:

Trust me been there done that!

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

her reaction!:lol: dramatic and way over the top;)

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

To you. Not to her! :lol:

That much I have learned over the years of being married. :D

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

:haha: i'm a slow learner. i'm about to hit the 'ol card again on the mounts and headers!!!!:haha:

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

We'll be praying for your safety. God Speed Dennis! :haha:

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

:haha: you should see this new puppy i got her last night. i'll post a pic... no expense spared. i'll be alright!!:)

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

You sly dog you! You'll be alright until the dog tears something of hers up, then you'll be out in the doghouse with the dog. :lol:

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

Dude,
I could have hooked you straight up...my wife is a rug rat breeder. She has some high dollar pups that are great for this situation.

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

:lol:

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

Wow, man. You've got a bunch done since last I checked in. Looks like it is coming along great. And congrats on the promotion.
The only advice I can give for your engine detailing is this--Did I miss if you are keeping the exhaust manifold? If so I think you should spend the money and have them coated. Cause they aren't gonna look so great after just a couple of miles. And that would be a real shame.
Also I think plastic stuff and most underhood stuff looks better semi black than glossy--especially things you don't want to draw attention to.
Also I'm a big fan of black crinkle powder coat--It would go really well with the silver and red.

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

:tms:

You don't know cold there big guy. :lol:
The official temp here this morning was 26* BELOW 0!!! That is a -26*. Now that was cold. And that is without windchill. Tonight at 10pm it was already -11*. :censored:

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

^^^ Uuummmm, yuck!!! I hate the cold!

Project is coming along really well, Dennis. How many days do you have left on the clock ;)

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

That's just a reason to move.

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

:metal: thanks buddy... i'm going with the brp headers and hopefully (i'll know today) they can coat them black. thanks for the pointers;)
whoa! that is just ridiculous! and just think we were contemplating moving out there!! i was thinking the 30's and 40's were freezing!:lol:
me too man! i'd rather be blistering hot than freezing cold!

and the way i see it i have around 720 days left to stay on my deadline!:haha: (that's 2 years left on the 3 that i planned!) i'm actually way ahead schedule as long as i give 6 months to a year for the body and paint;)
i'd be outta there;) why put yourself through that!