07-04-2009, 02:01 PM | #151 |
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
im liking the hole black and sliver thing going on
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we'll see about the crank. i'll need to bust into the bottom end and get new rods and stuff and i've never dealt w/ that before besides high school auto. so i'll start looking into it. thanks again!!! thanks trav, yours are the one i copied from! thanks animal, we'll have to talk.
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07-04-2009, 04:10 PM | #153 |
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got the passenger side rear brakes done today and started sandblasting the driver side gas tank brackets. got one done and ran outta sand. need to go buy a double flare tool and pick up more sand. gas tank sending unit sock/filter should have been here by now and still waiting for the anti-squeek kit so i can get the tanks on.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
You can use the same rods for the stroker combo (383). It will typically want different pistons though.
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Yeah my gas tank is still sitting in the floor.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
really nice build you have going on here. i love the black chassis with silver accents can't wait to see it all done!
i'm curious about what equipment you're using for sand blasting? the parts really come out nice and i would love to be able to do the same
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thanks man! as for the blasting im using a 6.5 hp 80 gallon mac tools air compressor. and a 5 gallon bucket w/ 30 grit sand from lowes. and a cambell hausfeld siphon feed gun. i recommend a sandblast pot rather than the bucket if your compressor isnt putting out at least 18cfm@ 120psi. the key is the compressor($$)... bigger is always better! and dont use play sand pay the extra for the good stuff so the gun doesnt clog and the finish is consistant. good luck man, some/most people hate it but i have learned to love it. beats the heck out of wire wheels and sand paper.
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Sand blasting is the easiest and fastest way to go if you have the equipment, and place to do it.
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another small but time consuming update
1st few are kinda random... got the gas tanks on just about finished w/ 1 of the mags and put it on. what a pain getting the nicks and dings out of this sucker. its not perfect yet but its going to have to do until i atleast get the others looking the same. heres the time consuming part... brake lines reflared, sanded, painted, and bent to my liking along with the fuel lines. i ran all the fuel lines through the frame for a cleaner look...
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this is the line from the sending unit that goes to the canister. i ran it inside the driverside frame instead of on the outside. looks a bit cleaner w/ everything on the inside of the frame [ this last one is of the gas tank brackets after sandblasting just to show people how clean the metal looks after.
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Nice work!!
that is one sexy frame!
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Looks awesome man!!!!
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Wow, just read this whole thing and I must say that it looks GREAT! You are making great progress too. Keep it up.
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the frame is upside down in those pics and the frame is bent like that from the factory for the big cat. converters they used to use i think. i have checked under alot of trucks and they are all the same. (i was worried too!)
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Cool! I just wondered. It does look great though!
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Everything is looking awesome man!
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hey, thanks a ton guys!
next is front rotors, bearings, seals, calipers, bolts, pads, rubber hoses, prop. valve and the brakes will be done. (of course after a few hours of sanding and grinding!) then front shocks and steering gear box. then she'll be back to a rolling chassis again. (after i finish polishing and sanding the slots) good times!!!!!!
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SWEEEET!!! man that looks great! did you use a factory switcher for the dual tanks or what? on my 83, it has been sitting for a loooooong time and I was thinking of replacing it. just curious to see what others use in that dept.
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Welcome Back from the well needed vaca
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hey animal!! thanks man... been off work for a knee surgery since june. i think the doc is going to send me back to work next week. so its back to reality. had a great time in fort bragg and the goat was a monster on hwy 20! couldnt find his limits! we need to have a get together sometime soon!!
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Sounds good Dennis
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boy is it hot out there! today i bought napa premium front rotors, loaded calipers w/ new pins, brake hoses, spindle hub nut kits, bearings, seals, and dust covers. (not sure if the dust covers are going to fit.) the calipers and rotors are going to match the rears real nice once i test fit and grind them (calipers) down smooth. i got one rotor painted today and one brake hose on. i'll post pics later tonight. need to get them all together so i can see if i need to grind anything down to get the slots to fit w/ the drop spindles.
all i need now is new prop valve, steering gear box and front shocks. and this baby will be ready to roll down the driveway!
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Awesome man!
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man thats sweet. it looks so good. i cant wate tell its on all 4s agen its gona looks so awsome also the rims are looking amazing they really shine now.
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