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

what style radiator are you looking for, old, square body style or new, 03-and up style.

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

yep, thats what i was thinking... Chris(captkaos) emailed and said griffin make the one i need though. i'll call s & p today to see what they can get me and how much.

i will. thanks alot Chris!! dealing with you has been a pleasure buddy. thanks again:)

i'm looking for a direct replacement for our trucks but aluminum, efans, and the inlet on pass. side for a cleaner look.

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

I got mine from summit and painless drop shipped to my door; took about three full weeks.

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

This is the one that I ordered for mine. My uncle used it in his 85, and just had to put some spacers at the bottom to raise it up. It was cheaper than the actual "direct fit" one, and was the same dimensions.

Summit Racing Radiator

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

JUST ORDERED IT!:D

thanks John... i'm looking at a company called entropy technology. $600 w/ efans and EVERYTHING...

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

thru ebay? are they custom made? i.e. i have to measure my truck?

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

they are 'supposed to be direct fit with the ls mods done to them... all made in the USA, all hand welded. there's a thread on the 67+ side about them. really nice looking product.

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

The Painless chassis wiring kit is worth every single penny! I used one on my 83 K10 and have not had one single electrical problem. It's worth the peace of mind too. It did take 2 solid days to do everything, but the result is worth the trouble. When you first get it and open the box you may want to shoot yourself. Just sit down with a cold beverage of your choice and read the directions several times in a row, and lay all the wiring out on the floor and study it for several hours! Based on reading your entire thread, and seeing your attention to detail I doubt you'll have any problems, you may even consider yourself to be a wiring expert when your done! Good luck!

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

Before you order the Entropy Technology, call Performance Radiator. They are all over the country. I have had pretty good luck with them in the past. They may offer the right radiator for your needs for Silver. Performanceradiator.com

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

You're really setting the bar for a restomod truck.

Now I know what I need to beat at least :)

This may be challenging

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

Yea!!!! There are a few guys on this forum that have set the bar way to high for me. Looking great Dennis and BTW if your at a 2nd grade level, I'm still in the womb :lol:

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

:metal: thanks man, supposed to be here tomorrow!

damn! too late buddy... already ordered. $687 with everything i wanted:D not too bad at all when you look at the price of the be cool or griffen.

:lol: i really dont think you will have a problem after seeing u sand down that truck intake into a piece of art:D thanks buddy!

:lol: thanks!

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

Coming along nice, Dennis! That motor is badazzzzzz!

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

Thanks for the compliments and patience. Sorry I couldn't talk when you called, I was driving in traffic and couldn't talk. Took a 2hour trip that was 4.5hrs long.

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

thanks Brutha!

i can understand that! its against the law over here now...


well guys, i had a present sitting at the door today:D :metal:

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

here's what i'll be doing next... i got 2 floor pans to make 1. i need to get this done so i can get the cab over to Rich. thanks again Captkaos!

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

Well then, quit takin' pictures and get to work :metal:

But when you finish...get some pictures :lol:

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

:lol:

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

Lookin good, I have to fab a peice for my rust repair. So were on hold until then.

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

your getting closer there dennis ahahaha. Im going to have to go cruise by before i move back home too bad yours isn't done yet so we could get together and cruise.

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

Everything is looking amazing my friend. That painless harness will make that wiring alot easier. At least you wont be like my old neighbor, after his car had an underhood fire, he rewired the entire thing with speaker wire. :lol:

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

:lol: thanks guys! funny you say that my neighbors square burb just caught on fire last week... burnt all the way down. bad wiring:(

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

:( There something wrong with speaker wire? :lol:
Sorry, I am an electrical idiot but I wouldn't try that...I don't think. Dennis, you get that cab done yet or are you waiting for some parts of yours that are in Colorado? SORRY man. I am trying to get those finished up. I have just been so dang busy lately. But I am working at it.

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

dennis, i was wondering how much one of those painless wiring kits cost? looks like its got everything in there...

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

:haha: speaker wire is 'almost' as bad as wiring trailer brakes with orange extention cord wire! (nice little mess my grandfather did to her back in the day!:lol:)

as for the cab... Draggin86 is coming over tomorrow for BBQ and we'll get it all finished up. its funny you ask about waiting for something from Colorado!:D i have this buddy thats doing some custom work on the engine covers but i havent seen any pics for a couple months! must be some "REALLY CUSTOM" work that is taking longer than expected!:lol: Rich has only asked about them 5-6 times in the last week! i'll have to call today and see how he's doing on them:D

well, as far as i can tell it has everything... the kit i got through summit. i waited until their "special $100 off" deal was over! so i paid the reg. price. $588 to the door. was here in 2 days. we'll all see how painless the install is;)

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

Nice parts as always! Keep the pics coming!

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

I'm wondering how painless it is too. I've heard some horror stories.

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

what a bbq and no invite for me i see how it is dennis ahahaha, want to do that official yard clean up tomorrow man can be there by 4 once i get out of class.

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

I used the same kit Dennis just got on my 83 K10. It was the most challenging part of the build, but probably the most rewarding when I connected the battery terminals and everything worked as it was supposed to. I spent 2 solid days on wiring, but it turned out very, very clean! Like I told Dennis, I would highly recommend the Painless Kit. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you have a basic understanding of electrical wiring you'll be fine. Between the Painless manual, the Haynes or Chiltons Manual and plenty of careful planning it's not that bad. You have to force yourself to get past the massive bundle of wires and take it one step at a time. Plus, each and every wire is color coded and marked with a 3 digit number every few inches. All in all, its definitely worth the trouble!

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

I can't say that I've ever heard anything bad about Painless products. I think a few of their harnesses are a little overpriced -vs- what someone can put together on their own, but that's all I have "bad" to say about them. Some people do get in over their heads with electrical, but like buckshot said; if you have a basic understanding of 12v electrical and take your time, it'll turn out good. Best thing is, once you've done it once, any electrical gremlins will be pretty easy to trouble shoot.

Then again, I LOVE 12v electrical. But I'm just :crazy: like that! :D

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

some one say bbq? :alc:

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

And I for one am greatful for your :crazy: You have bailed me out more than once. Thanks! and Dennis as always this build is going to be top shelf. keep up the great work

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

NO DOUBT about that for sure!! :metal:

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

By the time Dennis finishes his truck it will make mine look so bad I might just trade it in the next time we have a cash for clunkers deal going on. :lol:

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

:haha: Josh you crack me up!

thanks alot for the compliments guys! it really means alot... in fact with out everyone ive met and became friends with here i really doubt she would be turning out like this. :D big thanks to a good friend Billy(draggin86) for putting in work today with me. had an awesome day man and i learned A TON!!

we got the floor pan in!! i'm not gonna bore y'all with too many details but i will say it was an all day affair and it takes alot of work and patience to make it a perfect fit. the final result is beautiful. fit like a glove. looks just like factory. all butt welded in! 1st pics i POR15 inside the rocker panel as far as i could, next was coated everything with weld through primer. here's the 1st pics...

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

^^ we used 2 floors to make the one... tons of grinding and thinking!:lol: notice the custom support to match the original right above the cab nut and brace! i love that... (thanks again for taking the time to do that Billy!) at that time in the day i was ready to say screw it!

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

more...

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

few more.. i ended up going back out and grinding most of the welds down and priming!:D

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

dude that looks freaking awesome! glad it came out so good!

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

Dennis you once told me that Bob was a freak when it came to this type of stuff. My friend you have just entered the same class. Awesome job buddy :metal: Can't wait to se color on it!