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

it's about time dammit...I can't wait until I can get mine torn apart...

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

Looking good dennis. What did you do for the cab just wire wheel the old sealer out and weld over?

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

:D thanks guys!! i'm excited... the outside needs to be done by summer!:metal:

and yep... get out as much of the seam sealer and go to town welding. piece of cake

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

Wow! Looking good Dennis.

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

Looks great Dennis! Question, are you going to remove the boxes underneath the old front stake pocket location...or leave them there? I didn't remove mine, wish I would have. Now is the time to decide. :)

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

uh ohhhh you guys have woken Dennis up, not that it's a bad thing, but we all know when he rolls he rolls, the $$$ tree must have started its spring blooming.. Excellent job Dennis now I am debating on welding up the seems in my cab, Jon and I talked about briefly, are you going with the new rear window upgrade that doesn't show the seal?

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

Don't give him any more ideas. It will never get finished!:lol:

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

WOW!! u just had to say something bout the damn box huh Jeff!! spent all nite on one... had some issues with the bed rail flexing after i cut it out. ALL FIXED THOUGH!:D MUCH CLEANER!!! seriously thanks for the idea;)

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

LMAO Dennis...sorry to make you work a little harder, but I thought you might like the idea, and it should make the truck even cleaner.

You ready to purchase them speaker brackets anytime soon...would look killer painted body color....hint hint.

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

:lol: the money tree!! i'd weld'em up Trev... so much cleaner and as you said just imagine how the new one piece products rear windows going to look!!! i myself gotta have them to match the 1 piece side windows. its like combining old school with new age;)

:haha: toooo late Jeremy! thanks for the compliments:metal:

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

:haha: i do apprieciate it buddy;) i'll get up some better pics tomorrow since its my day off and you can see where i welded up the bed rail seams for extra strength and its looks cleaner too. i'm planning on spending the entire day out there finishing up the bed...

as for the speaker brackets... i'm going to NEED them:lol: along with the fuse wire harness box if you still got them. i'll def. be sending some coin your way soooooon!! 1 last big ticket item i'm doing next is the exhaust... all custom and ceramic coated;) soon as thats done here in the next 1-2 weeks

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

Did you get some work done to the truck today or what??

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

hahaha! nope! ;) too tuckered bro and i been stuck here on the forum reading threads and catching up... i did wash the beast though:D but thats a different thread on a different forum!:lol: seriously though tomorrow i gotta get after it.


i did receive a package from top banana today! all new quality door hinges...

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

Im awaiting to see how you reinforced the bed from flexing. I have wanted to do that for some time and never seen any one do it guess you beet me to it.

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

look at the 3rd pic in post 2433. you can see where i welded up that seam on the bed wall against the cab... and i also welded underneath the bed rail. the factory spot welds just aren't strong enough in those spots once the box is gone. its REALLY strong now... the truck moves before the bed rail does and it looks cleaner without the seam

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

Great work. Good to see you back at it.

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

Hey you can posts pics of the beast here too. :D

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

:lol: here you go!;)

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

lookin good, I should have removed the inner pockets also, the only plus is they have a hole in them to hook onto if ya wanna tie somin down,

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

aww man that thing looks slow...:D

that things bad arse man...it is soooo clean...looks like it's going 100 mph sitting still

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

Hate to admit it but that's way sexier than a TBSS. Sorry guys. I will now go outside and wait to be tarred and feathered.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 

thanks buddy it feels good;)

thanks man! yeah i def. thought about those holes for a total of 2 minutes and said the heck with it... i don't plan on hauling but my @ss anyways:lol:

thanks brotha!! amazing vehicle... still in love:lol:

:haha: thanks Josh! yeah its tough not to just love the looks let alone the entire package... i'm actually thinking about buying another one:D

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

you can't hide money...:metal: :lol:

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

:haha: good one money bags!

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

why are you creeping take picture by my house!