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

:lol: thank you! it is Red Jewel w/ bigger pearl flakes found on the 2010 Camaro. here's a few pics from tonight... new stainless pin head allen bolts:metal: (big pain in the @ss too) also mounted the hood release...

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

looks good man ima have to go by and look at it. why you say those allen heads where a pain?

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

Looking good man.

I saw the new read paint and thought I clicked on a different thread for a minute...

I know you have probably said this a dozen times, but could you give me some info on those headers. Whare you got them how they fit ect?

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

thanks Brandon. there were 2 that seemed to be cross threaded from the factory and the new bolts i got didnt have that tapered tip so getting them started with the new paint was a rough way to goalong with retapping them.

thanks man... the headers are from street & performance. they fit great with the exception of having to grind off the driverside ear on the 80e. i love them so far. well worth the $600:metal:

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

haha yea mine are all changed out to standard bolts to without the tapered end couldn't find any like that. What i did is after i painted the core support i re-taped all the holes and put new j clips on everything that took them. Looks good though man if the weather clears up this week maybe ill go by and check it all out

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

You can always grind a point onto the tip of the bolt. Just thread a nut onto it past where you want the taper to stop first. After you grind the taper into it threading the nut off will clean up the threads so it works right without having to mess around with running it through a threading die.

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

Dennis: I know I have already said this but that color is SICK! Looks good dude keep it up!

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

Damn You, jk. Looks great man.

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

Looks great! You could try a thread chaser to clean up the paint in the threads before putting your bolts in. I know its more work but it helps getting them started.

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

Looks great, keep it up.

When I painted aircraft parts that had captive fasteners we always put a fastener in the hole with just enough threaded in to engage all the threads of the captive fastener. This way you could get paint all the way up to the threaded area on the panel since the head of the fastener was not touching the panel surface.

We also put a tapered rubber plug in a tight tolerance fit areas (like hinge pin areas) to keep the paint out.

Pull the fasteners / plugs out before the paint flashes over so you don't peel away any paint.

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

man, thanks for all the tips guys! i apprieciate all the nice compliments too!:metal:

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

Nice work, Dennis. ;)

Is Will in the kitchen now making breakfast for you and Billy? :lol:

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

:haha: he's best at bbq'ing tri tips! that's a good idea though!:haha:

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

Progress!!! Billy and i pulled the cab out and pressure washed it for the painter. we also did a bit of sanding and prep work too. today the rubber mounts for the radiator were waiting at the door after our(Amy's side) family reunion gtg. (found out we have relatives in fort collins/greely and littleton colorado!:lol:)

anyways got the radiator all mounted and it fits perfect. nice and snug;) and also welded up the seam on the back of the cab...

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

few more...

i forgot my buddy Will and i got the goat all washed, clayed, washed again, waxed, and sealed w/ meguires 21 today also!:D

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

the radiator looks ****ing nice mounted dude! the cab seem is looking good also!

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

Go Niners :metal:

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

Your makin' great progress!

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

lookin good keep up the good work

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

looks real good Dennis

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

Looking great Dennis. Like stated above that radiator and fan setup looks :metal::metal:. Can't wait to see the cab painted and on the frame!

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

Now you have NO excuse to get out here! :haha:

Silver is looking awesome man!!!!

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

Looking good, Dennis!

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

Looks good man. I wonder if I know any of them...That would be weird huh? Well, you should be able to save on hotels then too. :lol:

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

Wouldn't it be a little weird going to visit family and never getting around to seeing them? They might think something's up.