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

Oh you professionals, and your technical talk. :lol: I have plenty of paint rollers here at the store, and I can have that truck painted in no time! :haha:

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

You would probably get coverage faster than me. With your fancy rollers and all.
Dennis, when is the painter taking the cab?

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

Hey, don't be knocking rolled on Rustolium paint jobs!! I haven't completely ruled it out myself! :lol:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1...n/DSC02769.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d1...n/DSC03710.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...2007/side1.jpg

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

:haha: nice!!!

soon as i get a sample of his work and i finish welding up everything he'll take the cab

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

I cant wait to see pics Dennis. If my harness and ecu ever show up I am hoping to update my thread before it is dead. :lol:

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

What? No pics up yet? I am shocked!!!

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

Just thought I might rub it in, I got a picture message of sample paint. Looks killer.

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

Oh don't worry I did too. And...I talked to the painter. :hm:
:lol:

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

:haha:


i'll post some pics up in a bit guys! hey, i need help though. just realized this morning when i woke up that im going to have the bottom of cab linex'ed and i STILL NEED TO WELD MOUNTING TABS to the floor for the factory bucket seats that i DONT HAVE!!!

i posted a WTB ad and im searching craigslist outlook like crazy. there is a couple sets but they are on the other side of the country!!!
http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/pts/1584004343.html
http://rockford.craigslist.org/pts/1617484046.html

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

I might have a set in the attick that I got when I bought the 73. He said he was giving me a set of bench and bucket brackets. If these work for ya Dennis you can have them.

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

right on! you working today?

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

are they the tabs/stands you weld in?

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

You want the early buckets only?
Here are some by me. And I think Bob still has a set from the Burb.
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/1617169561.html

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

yeah... i think they look the best:D the burb seats are just a little too big for my taste.

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

and some early high backs for $150 http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1628290330.html

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

And here are some out of an 86 Blazer. Full set (back seat too) $225 http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1615504732.html

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

looking for the lowbacks specifically.

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

Ok, sorry man! I am trying here. ;)

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

:lol: i know...

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

Man Gerald you were searching like crazy just to have Dennis shoot you down everytime. It's ok man I'll give you a big :clap: for your efforts. :haha:

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

I saw it too, I just forgot to reply. :( But it does look saweet!!!

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

thanks guys! heres a few pics from today... disassembling the core support and a few others...

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

more... the camera just wont pick up the pearl in the paint. looks like tiny gold metallic flakes.

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

That's going to look awesome, and it's closer to the original color than I thought it would be. :metal::metal::metal:

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

Man that looks awsome! Cant wait till I get to this stage in my build, or at least just get the damn frame stuff done. I hate having two axles, wish I would have gotten a two wheel drive now.

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

Looking good buddy! That color is going to look awesome!!!

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

Looks good my friend. Looks really good.

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

Looks great in the big pictures man! I am glad you put it up next to the original paint to compare. Very good color choice. It doesn't get much more like a modern version of the original color than that. (Did that make any sense? :crazy:)

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

Is that the red jewel? Looks good.

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

Damn I cant keep up with this thread, I'm off tomorrow. I dont know if they're what you need. They're the brackets that bolt to the seat, you're welcome to check them out anytime man. I'm goin to pick n pull where I saw some buckets I'll let you know what I see.

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

i might be going to a few pick n pulls also tomorrow will let you know if i see any at all.

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

thanks guys!

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

Ummm...picture update? I know you have something. I got the same one in text form 6 times within 3 minutes. :lol:

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

Ok, since I was begged. Yes begged, like a little kid in the cereal isle. Here is a pic from Dennis of his inner fender all painted. He can't get them from his phone to his computer...or so he says. ;)
Looks good man!

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

haha you could have asked me to post them i took them!

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

:haha: Billy, it really didnt go down like that. :lol: thanks though i didnt even think of that. looks sweet on a big screen!

Josh, got some news from S&P yesterday... they dont make a header that clears the 80e trans ears. took them 2 weeks to tell me that. they said they dont have a chassis there to custom make a set and when you trim the ear off the trans and dust cover you have to go really deep and there will be a hole there... i am just going to have to notch the frame like FRED'S and have the stockers coated. disappointed to say the least.

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

DOC chassis did pull through with the trans x member... got her all bolted up!!! heres a few pics.

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

Negative on the the hole when cutting of the trans ear. I have S&p headers with a 4L80e. It is a close fit though. Do you not want to chop the ears off?

I like that crossmember, how did you driveline angle come out with it.

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

:lol: i was still in my work clothes! 1 last pic...

btw, i had them make the x member about 3/4" higher than the stock one because with the stock one for some reason the angle was over 5. the pinion angle from the output shaft now is between 4-5 and the rearend angle is between 1-2 so i should be good. i'll remeasure when all the weight is on the chassis.

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

hahaha you must have read my mine about the driveline angle