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

few more....

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

maybe 1 more...

been driving her alot lately... cant get out of the driverseat honestly. its amazing how much attention she gets from young to elderly from red lights to parking lots. .. its crazy. im loving the look of the one piece rear glass with the seam shaved. im getting the bed rhino lined body color next week after i grind everything down and re-seam seal all the edges. and then i have the gaylord cover getting painted now along with the hood, the door panels are getting embroidered and sewed up should be done next week. a few surprises coming for you guys also...

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

Is that the flush mount glass kit from One-Piece Products? If so, do you have any pics of the inside trim around the glass area? Been wanting to use this on mine when I get to that stage, just don't want it to look back on the inside.

BTW - Truck looks PHENOMENAL!!!!

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

Been reading through this. Wow. a life accomplishment. Good for you.

RKTINC

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

Wow! Your truck just keeps getting nicer. I love rear glass too. I think you need to update your avatar:)

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

Nice job & great color for it!!

Very sharp!

:-)

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

not many trucks make it to my screen saver Dennis. Your truck is Btchin dude! great job!

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

Oh brother that looks sweet! That back window is awesome. Very subtle, and clean. Nice work man!

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

SOOOOO SWEET! Love the flush glass. Truck is amazing man.

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

wow dennis looks good man.. you have a lot of time and money into that truck drive it any chance you can no point building a truck to be on a trailer

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

few updates.... color matched spray in liner;)

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

few more... i ground out all the seam sealer and reapplied new stuff for a smooth fresh look. prepped the hell out of the bed so they could use the finest spray possible. turned out saweeeet!!!

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

Lookin' great!!! Almost to the finish line! Can I get a pic of the inside trim around the flush fit glass? Interested to see how "factory" it appears.

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

i havent posted pics for ya because they forgot to send that trim piece. im waiting for it... hoping tomorrow

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

looks amazing man

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

I am going to go outside and burn my truck now.... So jealous.
Great job brother!

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

Looks awesome man. I hope you don't regret spraying over the bed bolts.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

LOL! @ Josh! thanks guys! i thought long and hard on those damn bolts buddy. i took out all the tailgate bolts and i figured id have to just lift straight up to get the bed off anyways...


also im still waiting on the interior shop to finish getting the dash, door panels, and back wall covered in leather and embroidered. and of course still waiting on the painter to finish up the hood, Jeff's awesome 6x9 brackets, rear gravel guards, and a few other odds and ends before she gets wet sanded and polished. ordered a bunch of parts again today... red top battery, cnotch, on and on.... need to install the gaylord cover tomorrow and see where im at. its been alot of fun.... i raced my trailblazer ss last night against silver with my ex wife driving the ss(long story)LOL guess who won????

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

WOW! I just surfed through this build and have to say it is absolutely inspiring. Great work man! I can't wait to tear down my '78 and do the same thing!

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

ditto! Good work Dennis :metal:

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

Your truck just keeps getting nicer. Love the new avatar
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Wow, I wish could do a frame off restore to my 3/4 ton. Maybe some day.

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

Looks awesome man.

I'm sure the race had to be bittersweet. :lol:
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

Truck looks great!!!Cant wait to see what magizines it shows up on the cover of!!

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

^^I was just thinking that^^ I told him a long time ago, IT WILL be on a mag cover one day! No doubt. Thats funny about racing the x-wife! LOL! Still kinda curious about the bed cover, I love the look of the open bed.

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

AWESOME !!! :metal:

That's what I was thinking. Very well done.

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

Wow! You guys are great! Thanks you so much! I don't really know any of the 'right' people like mag. Editors or anyone like that. I'm hoping this build thread and maybe a couple car shows will get the word out about her. I tried to get into the autorama that's coming up in Feb. But I'm a lil late. Oh well we will see.

And about racing my ex-actually soon to be.... I couldn't find anyone else in a short amount of time to pick silver up from the bed liner place... I can't get any traction.... from 40mph she still spins but pulls like crazy! Couldn't believe it at first.... Tried it 3 more times to the same result. Silver stomps the Hell outta the ss at a 30-40 roll! The ss runs a 13.3 with no traction! Any ways looking into a posi for the next mod.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

bed (well, the whole truck) looks great! performance sounds like mine...spun the tires from a 50-55 mph roll while driving next to my son and family in his car on the highway. :lol:
I've got big drag radials for it now that cure that...but they are a bit aggressive for the street.

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

Send them your pics and they will get back to you if they want to shoot it.

I agree with the others about the bed cover. I feel it looks cleaner with out one.

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

Tuck looks amazing Dennis...your the reason why I even started my build...question for you, your gears are 3.73 right? I can't decide whether to run 3.42 or 3.73

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

thank jordan! 3.73's is where its at man.... anything higher and i wouldnt even need the overdrive. keep in mind i have the 80e because im sure the trans gearing is different

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

agreed. your build is both ground up and top notch....something they are always looking for to feature.

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

Dennis, looking great my friend!

Question, who did your liner, what brand?

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

thanks for that guys! ill send some pics in after she's finished and see what happens...

jeff, the liner is a rhino liner. i had them 1st spray the black in a regular texture(kinda chunky) then had them go over the top with their finest nozzle the color matched stuff. so far so good. and getting all the orig. seam sealer out and putting down new really made all the difference in the world

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

dennis the truck is bad man contact street trucks i think you can get into that mag. Now you have to plan your road trips for shows next year. You have to come out to visalia man and come to danger zone you will like it. then we call roll out to the cpp and brothers truck shows. My truck handles that grapevine im sure yours would too, and look good doing it. Or get a spot at the sacramento autorama thatd be nice.

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

Your truck has such wide appeal. Older truck with modern power. A DIY build that would make a great feature in a wide variety of magazines. Great job bud!!!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

thanks John! so i have still been going like hell to wrap up loose ends and finish her off even though there isnt much to show. worked on the one piece products window kit for the last 7 days. imho opp need to either do more r&d on their kit or have 7 you tube videos of trouble shooting and adjustments rather than 7 videos of a perfect no issues install.

i had the weak link over hauled with new axles, bearings, seals, 3.73's, and a eaton true track posi. shes much better getting off the line. onto the pics

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

more

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

few pics

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

and here's the long awaited door panels!!!!!! tell me your honest opinions guys... promise i wont bite this time;)