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

higher then? I thought the steam connection had to be higher then the steam line itself and where it comes out of the heads? In order to bleed off air bubbles, the reason the line is there?

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

well i went out and looked and the water pump and fitting are higher than the heads. and i imagine the pump is sucking from the heads also rather than just bleeding off into the radiator.

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

Where you did it is perfect. I am going to do mine the same way just ned to get the fitting to install into the pump. Looking good man.

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

sounds like my solution as well. clean, simple, and easy to do.

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

Wow. That is one hell of a nice job you are doing there.
Keep up the good work.

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

:metal: right on guys! thanks and i'm glad i could help;)

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

yesterday i took a ride out to our painter Rich's house and checked out the progress on the cab and also got to check out Draggin86's truck:metal:! here's a few pics...

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

the firewall is just about ready for primer and then he's going to do the inside. and prep the bottom for undercoating. i'd like to get the cab back all painted and finished but i think Rich wants to hang the doors before he does the outside... i'm not sure how it's going to work out because either way its gotta get jammed and i want to get all the wiring done with auto meter gauges and put down sound deadener.

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

Looks like it is coming along!

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

Looks good, but did your camera die when it came to taking pics of his truck? :lol:

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

Tell him to get some paint on there... We need the paint!!! :haha:

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

looking good bro!

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

This is just for you Dennis

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

uuuuuuuggghhhhhhhh..................... I think I just spit up in my mouth a little!

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

:haha:

Thanks Billy... i needed that! kind of an inside joke. We have a mutual friend that reminds us of that after a few brews!:lol: delicate little "flower":haha:

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

hahahaha i knew you would enough that! im telling you he needs a back belt with "flower" on the back!

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

As posted by menace121978 in 1972SuperCheyenne's thread.

:haha: Sorry Dennis I couldn't resist!

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

:haha: what ya trying to say?

GET BACK TO WORK!!!! :D

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

:lol: Trying reverse psychology!

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

with all this talk........i mean txting nothing is getttin done.... :lol:

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

Yeah, thanks man. :lol:

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

well not much of an update but things are in motion!! ive decided on the wheels i'm running:D changed it up to the eagle 225's! i'm going with 245/40/20's front and 295/40/20 rear kdw2. a buddy is also bringing over some esky 3 piece engine covers totest fit so i can get the engine harness dialed in. (hopefully in the cab) i'm driving to Colorado to pick up my covers in July :lol: but i just need to know now if and where to drill the hole in the firewall for the harness. here's a photochop of her new wheels...

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

Love the wheels man and I not even going to ask about that video! :lol:

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

Those are really going to set off that style and color. i dont know you if you have ever driven in a vehicle with kdws but they are really noisey tire. they also have those sizes in toyo proxey 2s. what covers are you talkin about willis

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

Those wheels will look sweet man!

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

thanks to you ive lost sleep, pulled out my hair, and stressed over those damn 225's ever since i seen them on your truck!!


as for the tires i have those on my goat and i love them... they are noisey! but the performance makes up for it on the car anyways. i'll have to look into the toyo's. and the covers are the stock 3 piece fuel rail covers on the 6.0 ho motors. im getting them smoothed and painted body color. should set it off real nice and hide all the wiring and stuff.

thanks for the compliments... i sure hope they go with the older body lines and trim. been going back and forth between the coys. cant stop comparing the 2!

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

I have the Toyo's going on the Bull. I have had them on several vehicle before, and have thoroughly enjoyed them...quiet, great wet & dry weather performance, and they last. Just my .02

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

hahaha sorry about that man if its any consalation (sp) you have me wanting to take mine apart and smooth and fill my fire wall.

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

thanks Ed. i'm going to look into those for sure.

:lol: i'd say do it but you just had her painted! and yes i feel better now!:haha:

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

i just read every page of this, and my head hurts, too much info to take in, and this build is freaking amazing.. we need updates.. ive got a shop behind my house and i cant even get mine to that point if i tried right now,,, i need to reconfigure my priorities and realize, MY TRUCK COMES FIRST.....but seriously, amazing build Dennis, love the color....keep it up

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

:metal: thats awesome! thanks buddy much apprieciated!:D good luck on your build man

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

LOVE that wheel selection! That will look awesome!

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

got a small but significant update and a HUGE update!!

the 1st is i had a buddy bring over his frc's and they fit with the harness turned towards the cab!!! so now i know i'll be able to run the harness and ecm in the cab:metal:

the 2nd is i got the eagle 225's today!! Billy and i went on a mission down to central california and picked them up! got a screaming deal on them too! tomorrow after work i'm going to get tires mounted and balanced.

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

for anyone intrested they fit perfectly over the HD rotors and dust cap...

and the pics dont do these wheels justice. they are beautiful and awesome quality for the money:D

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

also got a few update pics from the painter. should have the cab back with the undercoating, firewall, and inside cab finished;)

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

great progress! sweet wheels!

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

Sweet! I thought you were going to stick with the Mag wheels at least for a while. I like those too though :).

And, it's about time we had an update ;)

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

Where did you go pick the rims up? hope not close to me could of saved you the gas and took them to you friday on my way back up there.

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

AWESOME!!!!! That's great man! Glad to see it coming together.

Those wheels look sick man! I can't wait to see them mounted and with the truck finished!

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

Those wheels look good Dennis! The cab is looking good too. How much did you get the wheels for if you don't mind me asking? I'm looking a set for my dad's truck.