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

thanks buddy!

i couldnt help myself man... i tried! just one of those things:lol:

thanks for the offer man but i have NO PATIENCE when it comes to stuff like that... i went to modesto! the goat gets good gas milage so its ok.

me too John! thanks for the compliments buddy;)

the wheels were $1150 out the door with valve stems, lugnuts, and tax. i got them through cltireandwheel.com great place to deal with.

i did find out today that the toyo 295/40's are on back order so i'm searching for someone to have them in stock. might have to wait a bit anyways... i think i killed the money tree. over prunning the last couple days.

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

man, I love those wheels!!!

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

hahah crazy dennis i would've got them for you no problem man, like a little kid anxious that cant wait ahahaha. They look good be better with tires ahahaha. Nice rims though.

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

Great looking wheels. Nice choice. Glad they fit over the big hubs.

I hope they keep it around that price.

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

i got the rears done today:D fronts will be done tomorrow. i got the toyo proxe II in a 295/40/20 for the rear. fronts will be 255/40/20

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

on the fronts with the 40 series tire will it clear your drop, and how much front drop do you have dennis?

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

Loving it!!!!
Can't wait to see the body on there ;)

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

So Sexy!!!!

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

54 cadddy i believe there are a few other members running this setup and are able to clean no problem...

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

Those will fit nicely when you get it all together man! Glad to see the covers will fit well too. :banghead: I love those 225s, have since day one. And over the disc brakes...AWESOME!!

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

Oh man those look sweet!!!!:metal:

Are you going to keep the slots, and swap back and forth some? :D

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

They look really good with the rubber mounted. But man those discs look tiny compared to that big ole wheel. Diggin the red calipers too. I wonder if you could paint them to match the body color?

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

thanks John! yeah i'm going to have the slots totally refinished and polished then go back and forth.

thanks buddy! im going to end up getting the D52 calipers and have them painted body color along with the window lip around the slot part of the wheels. should all come together nicely:metal:

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

forgot to add... the tires wont be ready til tomorrow:( but i did pick up a 1 piece window kit today from live animals! thanks buddy! i hope i can get'er in without too many problems!:lol: :metal:

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

Truck is going to be unbelieveable buddy! I cant wait to see how it all pans out. Man I need to get my shorty on the road again.

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

Man your truck is going to be sik with all the details you have put into it. I can't wait to see the end result. How long before you get the sheetmetal and cab back from paint? I want to see how the TBSS Red Jewel turned out. I'm thinking of using that color with my two tone paint scheme.

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

Jeramy, thanks man! i cant either. i'm really happy with the way things have gone so far. couldnt have planned it better! 1 thing that went out the window was "a budget build" as soon as i bought the 6.0. oh well... as for the paint the cab is actually leaving the painters house today and going to the shop!(means the body work is done on it) so hoping to sit the cab on right before we leave to Colorado!:metal: then i'll give him the fenders, stripped doors, bed, and misc. parts. it'll come together by the end of summer:devil:

here's a few pics of the front wheels and the best shots i could get of the chassis for now. this thursday im going to roll her into the driveway for a cleaning and photo op!

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

more... last pics are of the 1 piece windows kit:metal:

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

sweet. so next week your gona have it all done and a pic of you filling it up on gas?

ok sounds good! (: haha

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

ooooooooh one piece windows. *drool*

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

I know right! Dennis is just ballin' all over the place!

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

damn bad windows dennis how much those set you back??

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

Those windows will be sick if ou can get them to fit right. Cant wait for the pics.

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

thanks guys!! i'll get them in there... even if we have to fab up a new inner door!!:lol: actually ive been really thinking/stressing on it. especially with my power windows. we'll see soon!

Brandon i got a screaming deal on them from a friend on the board.

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

hahha lucky guy, check your phone sent you a text man ahah let me know what you think.

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

Dennis, I am going to show you a "budget build" when you get out here. And then I will see Silver sometime. :thumbs: man!!

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

Great wheel choice! My buddy works at AE. Your build is coming along nicely as well.

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

Looking good Dennis. Those one piece windows are going to be sweet on there. I can't wait to see that cab sitting back on the chassis! :metal:

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

Wow Dennis, the truck is looking good. Nice selection on the wheels and tires. Cant wait to more progress.

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

inspiring!

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

how is that cab coming

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

Looking great buddy! Little bit at a time.

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

Nice build... I've been reading this whole build from page one and im definitely more confident for when I start mine, 83 lwb c10. Dennis, If you had to total everything up so far what would you say the cost is? Just curious.

I see you have a Goat, very nice. I sold my 05 GTO (sap) a month ago, i hated to see it go. Good luck with everything else, thats if u need it, looks like you always have a handle on things.

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

thanks guys! y'all keep me going!

CoreyLeo223, what an awesome 1st post man. i apprieciate your comments and i'm happy this novel has helped you feel more comfortable in tearing your truck down:D

as for the total cost... i went through a few reciepts just to jog my memory and wrote a list of the big purchases. i cant believe the number i'm looking at right now!

$13700 with the paint.... :thud:

just keep in mind this has been going on pretty consistant for 18 months now. i'd like to say im at least 1/2 way there. once the painter is done doing his thing she will start coming together.

as for the goat, its a love/hate thing... :lol:

if you ever need any help or advice or have any to give feel free to post up buddy. there is a great group of guys i consider friends on here who are always ready to help;)

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

Look at it this way dennis, your not even halfway to the cost of a new fully optioned truck. You will have a brand new truck when your done though...

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

Youll get there dennis, just keep in mind what the truck means to you man. No worries it will get done. Hell get you a crate and drive it ahahaah. Its looking good thought dennis.

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

I don't think you are supposed to add up the reciepts. You only keep them for warranty.

I have actually taken a bit of the opposite approach with my truck. When I was building my Blazer, I bought a lot of stuff, and ended up giving a lot of it away when I got divorced. There were a lot of NOS parts that I would love to have now. Anyhow, I am trying to keep my '79 as low buck as possible. It seems to be working. I have been enjoying scavenging stuff here at work and trying to make it work. I have quite the pile of stuff in my garage.

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

:haha: now you tell me!!! i figured i'd end at 20 so its not far off. oh well is just money right?

just wish the painter would get a move on so i can see a truck again!

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

Dennis, dont feel bad man. I am right at $9700 with mine and it's not even getting painted! :lol: It's not about the money. It would be well worth the cash in the end to have a rolling memory of your Grandfather and a truck that will be about 10 million times nicer than any new truck you could buy. $13,000 is not bad if you say it real fast! :lol:

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

Hey, what are friends for?