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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Sounds good Dennis, right now we are in the same boat, I got the patch panels for the 73. I just need to get some por-15 and some good primer, also bed liner in a can for the underside.
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Nice!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Sounds like a hell of a plan...
I don't know about the truck Painless Wiring harness, but I used one on my '79 CJ-5, and it was awesome! It was very user friendly...highly recommended. |
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
![]() Kameron, do you have a welder already? and Ed thanks for the heads up... i like user friendly. especially at $575 ![]()
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
My buddy from work has a wire feed, and a plasma that I will be using
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
sweet... i'm going to borrow my neighbors miller 135. need a spool and a tip for it though.
i'd like to buy one someday. maybe a xmas gift to myself ![]()
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
X2 On the welder. I've been trying to convince my wife that I NEED one for my projects. I tried to get her to buy me one for my birthday next Saturday. "Not in the budget" was the answer I got. haha. The painless harness isn't too bad. I'm actually in the process of installing one in a Chevy II at the moment.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
do the kits have all the connectors and everything?... there is alot going on with all that wire i pulled out... from a/c, to power windows, cruise, fuel tank switch, on and on...
there was alot of vacuum hoses in there too! i hope it all goes together smooth... i need to get another box for a/c in the cab and under the hood too. all the mount brackets broke off.
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funny you guys are talking about welders.....
I got a like new Lincoln SP-135 Plus for $500 off of craigslist Friday. It came with a cart, small argon bottle (that is full), two 2lb spools of wire (.030 shielded & .025 solid), an auto darkening helmet, and some welding sleeves. The guy bought it last year to learn to weld at 73 years old. His eyesight was too poor to see his welding. He said he maybe used it for a half hour. I even got to use it as i was swapping my front end this weekend ![]()
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Sounds like a really good plan Dennis. Can't wait to see the cab sitting back on the frame.
Joe that sounds like an awesome score man. |
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thanks John! yea me toooo!!
Joe thats a heck of a deal on the welder! Wish i had the green light to spend... i dont even go near craigslist anymore! ![]()
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alright, i have been doing stuff!!! got the garage all cleaned out and all the interior put away nicely in boxes.
![]() cabs completely stripped and i got the windshield out without breaking it ![]() ![]() ![]() i started a thread on the rust on the passenger side floorboard.... check it out what a good time so far! ![]() sandblasted the area to see how bad it really is... ![]() ![]() ![]() turns out there is a few more pin holes and the metal is pretty eaten up in spots so im not just going to cut out small portions and hope for the best. i ordered a patch panel from captkaos site 73-87chevytrucks.com ![]()
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man, those front tires look hard on the wheelbearings... mine use to be a RPA with those 295/50 all the way around. do they stick out in the front? looks great tho man!
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I'm digging the frame!!
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there he is! thanks Bob that means a lot man
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![]() Rust??? Thats not rust...... ![]() Thats rust... ![]() I'll even raise you the other side!! ![]()
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Looks good Dennis. The patch panel you ordered should be a quick easy fix for the little rust you have there.
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Wow---Great Build you have going! Very nice work! I'm getting ready to start one as well. This will be a great reference tool for me. Thank you for all the pics you have posted.
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BlueX, thanks man. i feel better now!
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Lookin good, like the frame, looks sweet.
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I'm really spoiled living in Arizona my whole life. You East and Southern guys have a lot of rust to deal with. I'm glad to see you guys repair it and replace panels. We just don't see much of it here in the dry desert, luckily.
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lol... i'm just down the street from you. down the state actually. my rust was from an unknown heater core leak for years. i do agree we are lucky over here. some of the rust damage is unbelievable!
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