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

'I like tortles.' Lol. I could die. 'Alright, you're a great zombie.'

bwahahahahahaha

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:lol:

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

The truck looking great cant what to see it on the road Menace :metal:

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

Dennis,

Can you post a pic of the oil pan in reference to the cross member? Your build is really coming along nice!!!!!

rongstad

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

I really like the grommet for the firewall. Did you already say where you got them? or did you fab them yourself? Looks great!

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

thanks man!

i'll get a pic today for you. we've been on vaca this week;)

i bought the grommet online. its called seals-it. cool stuff there... i had to modify mine to get such a big harness through but they just came out with a new style that is cut in half so installing it would be a lot easier.

we got home yesterday from a nice vacation on the coast to find a few packages waiting in the bed of the truck for me:D THANKS AGAIN FOR WATCHING THE HOUSE BILLY!!

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

going to get the sound deadener down today;) and install the temp sending unit for the gauges. here's a couple pics from the coast...

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

Thanks for the info on the grommet! Looks like an early Christmas in the Dennis the Menace home! Also, looks like some serious R&R on the beach.......Lucky!

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

That one pup looks like superman....LOL!

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

OMG, after meeting these two kids, this one cracked me up hard!! :haha:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1282316189

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

Great collection of new parts! You're coming along great, and looks like the dogs had a great time :lol: .

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

:lol: that pic cracked us up too!!! bolt is super fast!! in that pic Coda is ahead because overtime i threw the ball she would cherry pick and wait for it:haha:

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

Coming right along man. Cant wait for the Oklahoma meet! Might have to tow the black shorty on the black CCSB??? Nah, trailers are for horses, the black shorty needs a couple thousand break in miles put on it anyhow.

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

thanks Josh!!

and thanks to the help of Billy we got the sound deadener installed today:D turned out awesome!! took a lot of time (about 8 hours:lol:) and patience but it payed off and looks perfect!! here's a few pics...

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few of the freshly painted column too:D

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

tomorrow i'll get the column bolted in, steering shaft cut and in, mount the a/c vacuum canister somewhere in the cowl out of sight, and a few other odds and ends. then it will be on to the painless wiring harness and installing the gauges:D

btw, the raam mat bxt is a great product. adheres like no other!!! kind of a mess and sticks like heck but other wise very nice.

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

That looks really good man. Nice job!

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

Looks great Dennis! I bet you kind of hated covering up that super slick looking floor though ;). I'm stunned you didn't track down a tilt column, don't get me wrong though, that one looks great!!! A little advice on installing it...go slow, it can get scratched really easy...ask me how I know :).

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

thanks buddy! the column is a tilt though;) i'll take my time and ease off the coffee this morning:lol:

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

Dennis, I envy the patience you have. Your truck is bad@ss...:metal:

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

Cool, I couldn't really tell from the picture. I'm really jealous of how great this thing is coming together!

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

BEAUTIFUL!!!

when are you guys coming out here?

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

What made you go with the RAAMat stuff instead of Dynamat? Im sure there isnt much difference in quality but just wondering. Also what did you use to roll it out so nicely on your floor. It looks great. I am going to be buying some soon as well for my c10. How much did it take?

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

thanks guys!! i used a roll of bxt and a case of bxtII. looks like its going to be perfect amount. We used ALOT! doubling up through all the seams. We used a wall paper roller to get it smoothed out and believe it or not some water proof tape for pipes on all the seams. you can get it at wally world. be sure to get at least 2 rolls. the tape is made out of the same stuff the ram mat is made out of. as for going with ram mat... just google it! tons of info and high praise on the stuff:D

i got a lot done today! column in with all new hardware. all the parts blasted and painted. cowl cover blasted and painted. locker shift linkage (PAIN IN THE ASS) installed and goes into ALL gears:D also started on the wiring harness and finished installing the sending units for the ultra lite's!!

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

Looks sick. Absolutely sick.

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

the sound mat looks good.. Plan on doing mine soon with dynomat. Keep it up getting closer

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

Awesome progress! you are cooking now man!:chevy:

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

Wow you got a lot done! Looks awesome man!

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

Looks great man! Are you going to get a steering wheel to match the 225's (or at leat get close to it)?

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

maybe like this?

http://www.billetspecialties.com/ass...00690-prod.jpg

or

http://www.budnik.com/assets/250/sw-Famosa.jpg

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

Looks great, nice progress.

Are you going to put down the Ensolite IUO material as well?

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

wow, awesome work....cant wait till mines at that point and now just a bare frame! mind me asking why the lokar linkage was such a PITA? any tips?

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

thanks guys!!!! i'm happy about it;)

yes i'm pretty much being forced to by vvvv Mr. Baldwin there! i was going to go back to the original wheel that i had put away a few years back but....

im really liking the bottom one!!!:metal: nice and clean;)
no, i've read that it holds moisture and i had just planned on going with factory insulation over custom open loop carpet. we will see though.
the rod for the linkage barely hit the brake booster brace on the firewall. then once i cleared that it was hitting on the o2 sensor that screws into the header collector. once i finally figured i couldn't get around the sensor i removed it then had to go back and forth with the adjustments (like 5+ different adjustment points) until finally it was dialed in and went from P R N OD D 2 1. just kicked my butt is all:D

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

Yeah that bottom steering wheel gets my vote too. It will look awesome in the truck.

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

I like this wheel. Billet Specialties Chicayne.