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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks john good news, went to pick n pull today and found a set of spider gears that look new and a perfect piece of upper door trim! no posi... yet.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Sweet!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Good score man! I really need to head to our local pull a part!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
menace...could you please tell me what torque numbers you used on your front crossmember? If you used lower springs do you happen to know the height of the spring? I am re-doing mine and I'm not sure what spring is in the truck. Mine are 12" high.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
alright, crossmember to side rail:65lbs. crossmember to bottom rail:100lbs. all i have to measure are the stock coils that have 1 coil cut off which is approx. a 2" drop. 12 5/8".
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thank you that helps alot! take care
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
sweet build man... well documented.. my next build is gonna have a slot as well.. awesome work. lovin the progress:metal:
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
feeling a little better today... got a little bit done!
installed the different spider gears, new seals, sandblasted, and painted rearend. http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4430.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4432.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4433.jpg got our 18" travertine tiles and new slider put in yesterday:metal: http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4434.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4435.jpg back to truck since my wifes happy;) http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4448.jpg installed the brake line and u bolts http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4449.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4450.jpg |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4451.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4452.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4453.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4454.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4455.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4457.jpg blasted, painted, and installed the motor mount brackets w/ new bolts. this should be a hint on what drive train im going with. http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4456.jpg perfect door trim http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4459.jpg |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i have decided to go with the crate 350 that i have.(smog reasons and my dad purchased this motor new) i already have edelbrock performer carb, intake w/egr, and shorty headers w/ air tubes. im going to get the performer heads ? and performer cam to go w/ everything else. serpintine set-up w/ electric fans and underdrive pulleys i hope will get me close to my 300 hp # and stay smog legal. backed w/ the 700r4. going to run the 10 bolt until i get tired of rotating tires:)
right now im trying to figure out what options i have for the rear disc. i ordered 1 kit but decided to go w/ something else. any ideas?? |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Man that rear end came out looking amazing. Your attention to detail, and just the nice additions of accents here and there are :thumbs:
So now that you have all that new tile, it looks to me that parts would look good sitting there waiting their turn for installation! :lol: I'm sure your wife is like mine, and would probably cost me a night on the couch for even bringing it up! :lol: I'm considering the disc rear setup too. Not real high on the list, but always an option. I know a few guys have used the blackbirds one. Do you know if you could do something with the rearend out of one of the 99-Up trucks? |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
john, thanks buddy! yea our wifes sound alot alike. im buying the parts as i need them so it doesnt look so bad on the bank account and if i start letting them pile up she's going to start wondering "well how much was all that?":lol: and i can research on the forum the right stuff to buy a little at a time. as for the rear brakes i want a kit that is going to match in looks to the front. my options are kind of limited since i want to use my 15" slots on occasion. still researching...:lol:
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Well when you find something out let me know. On both accounts the brakes and how to keep the wife at bay about the purchasing of parts! :lol:
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Nice looking rear-end :lol:
Did you buy pre-maid brake lines for it, if not where did you get the wire, anti-abrasion stuff from? |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
john, we'll do!:lol:
sbtork, i reused my old lines. i plugged them off and sandblasted (real gentle) steelwooled, cleaned w/ brake cleaner, and sprayed them out w/ compressed air. then etch primed them and painted. a bit of work and not sure if i can salavage the rest to the front but they sure look good. ive seen the protective stuff in one of my catalogs . i'll look it up and let u know. |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
very nice build!!
you are really kicking that thing in the A$$ Nice Work!!! the black and silver look so right together!!! |
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:agree: 110%
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thank you guys!! that really means alot.
got belltech nitro2 drop shocks mounted today and a new rubber brake line from the rearend to frame. little by little i keep telling myself. still researching the rear disc. |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
The little by littles add up and go a long way! You can already tell that and you have just done the frame.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Frame looks fantastic, Dennis! You are making some great progress. Wish we lived a little closer together. At the rate we are going on our builds, we should be finishing up about the same time. Would be really cool to get a group of freshly restored squares together for a little rally!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks bruthaman! ya, i wish "WE ALL" lived in our own city. i wont be done for a while yet. once i get her back to rolling chassis things will slow down while i build the 350 up. by then i'll need to let the money tree in the back grow after this last pruning.
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lol!
alright quick update... got the shocks on so i could bolt down the u bolts on rearend http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4460.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4461.jpg cleaned up, blasted, primed and painted gas tank brackets and gas tank (passengerside) http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4462.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4463.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4464.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4465.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4466.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4468.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4469.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4471.jpg |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i never have pics after the sandblasting because i go straight from there to cleaning and painting so my fingerprints and sweat dont start rusting the metal. the sand i'm using leaves such a nice texture. very happy the way things turn out after.
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4472.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4473.jpg fuel line for the extra tank http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4467.jpg http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4477.jpg fuel selector valve... this was one of those things that i talked about earlier that has been kind of jerry-rigged(this one was by my dad and grandpa.LOL) they used a piece of thin sheetmetal as a bracket and had it screwed to the frame w/ sheetmetal screws. http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4475.jpg new rubber brake line http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMG_4479.jpg |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i ordered an anti-squeek kit for the gas tanks so i should be abe to get those secured next week. my rear brake kit from blackbird custom will be here probably monday. i need to get a new nut on the rear framerail brake line and re flare it and clean it up.
i took out the fuel selector valve on the tank and i need a new sock filter. anyone know where to get one? napa only sells the whole unit for $100+. and lmc doesnt either... |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
I just went thru your whole thread. Man I wish I had the space to take apart my truck like that. Maybe somewhere down the road. Yours is looking awesome!!
Let me know when you go to working on the engine. I will help you to not make the mistakes I made!! |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
orangeanimal, thank you! i'll let you know for sure. should hopefully be next month. got an engine stand today!;)
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
the frame is looking good
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Damn nice work!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looks good man! That gas tank looks really familiar! :lol:
What is the disc off of? I noticed it was a six lug. I also see you decided to go with the blackbirds rear disc kit. Did you not find anything better? |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks oldiron69 and aaron!
good morning john!! thanks for the idea on the tank:lol: that 6 lug was off a 4x4(wrong one). hey anyways, the blackbirds kit is the best stuff out there. and they are the biggest rotors possible to be able to run my 15" wheels. he uses ALL GM PARTS and the calipers in the rear will match the fronts. when you need pads, rotors, calipers just go to napa. no need to special order and hope the company you buy them from stays in business. hopefully they will be here today. |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Cool just another item to add to my already growing list! :lol: I can't wait to see it on. I bet it really looks cool. My cousin put rear discs on his 70 Camaro. He didn't buy the kit, just made one work from a different vehicle. After it was all done he wondered why he put forth all the effort, when it didn't really stop much different. Then we looked at the disc through the wheel, and I said that's why. IT LOOKS COOL!!! :metal: :lol:
Glad the tank turned out. I ended up painting the bottom part of the bracket silver too. Didn't realize you couldn't really see much of the actual straps below the truck. I'll try and get it mounted Wednesday, and try to get some pics. |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
so he didnt see any improved braking? :( guess i'll have to get those coys sooner than later to at least get some pleasure out of the 4 wheel disc... cant wait for the kit to get here so i can start sanding down the caliper casting.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
I would also like to see if you do anything dif from me..
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Not trying to 'jack your thread......I was looking the blackbird site...looks like a good product, but they seem kinda expensive...there is a guy on here in the 60-66 section that builds the brackets for much less money...Captianfab (John)
here is a link... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334885 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1237778956 |
Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
sorry, my edit time ran out..........
of course you have to buy the calipers and rotors separately, but it uses the same calipers as the front on the trucks. $23-$24 each on the calipers, $50 each for the rotors and $10-$15 for hoses.....under $300 for a complete rear disc kit |
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You also have to buy pads and bolts hose clips. And yes you could come out a little less, but all you have to do it call the guy and it's all sent to you for not much more and no running to the parts place to find stuff. So just to save $20-$30 by doing it all your self, my time is worth more then that. Just my 2 cents;)
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
the kit with calipers is $400, so it would be a savings of much more than $20-$30, and no shipping, so even more savings, over $100 in savings.....I didn't say one was better than the other, just that it can be done for much less....just wanted to make people aware that there is another option...If I'm out of line just let me know ;)
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