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54Caddy · 03-06-2010, 01:47 AM

i might be going to a few pick n pulls also tomorrow will let you know if i see any at all.

menace121978 · 03-06-2010, 07:01 AM

thanks guys!

Driveway Dreams · 03-09-2010, 12:56 AM

Ummm...picture update? I know you have something. I got the same one in text form 6 times within 3 minutes.

Driveway Dreams · 03-09-2010, 01:11 AM

Ok, since I was begged. Yes begged, like a little kid in the cereal isle. Here is a pic from Dennis of his inner fender all painted. He can't get them from his phone to his computer...or so he says.

Looks good man!

draggin86 · 03-09-2010, 02:29 AM

haha you could have asked me to post them i took them!

menace121978 · 03-09-2010, 09:21 AM

Billy, it really didnt go down like that.

thanks though i didnt even think of that. looks sweet on a big screen!

Josh, got some news from S&P yesterday... they dont make a header that clears the 80e trans ears. took them 2 weeks to tell me that. they said they dont have a chassis there to custom make a set and when you trim the ear off the trans and dust cover you have to go really deep and there will be a hole there... i am just going to have to notch the frame like FRED'S and have the stockers coated. disappointed to say the least.

menace121978 · 03-09-2010, 09:34 AM

DOC chassis did pull through with the trans x member... got her all bolted up!!! heres a few pics.

Cherub · 03-09-2010, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

Billy, it really didnt go down like that.

thanks though i didnt even think of that. looks sweet on a big screen!

Josh, got some news from S&P yesterday... they dont make a header that clears the 80e trans ears. took them 2 weeks to tell me that. they said they dont have a chassis there to custom make a set and when you trim the ear off the trans and dust cover you have to go really deep and there will be a hole there... i am just going to have to notch the frame like FRED'S and have the stockers coated. disappointed to say the least.

Negative on the the hole when cutting of the trans ear. I have S&p headers with a 4L80e. It is a close fit though. Do you not want to chop the ears off?

I like that crossmember, how did you driveline angle come out with it.

menace121978 · 03-09-2010, 09:40 AM

i was still in my work clothes! 1 last pic...

btw, i had them make the x member about 3/4" higher than the stock one because with the stock one for some reason the angle was over 5. the pinion angle from the output shaft now is between 4-5 and the rearend angle is between 1-2 so i should be good. i'll remeasure when all the weight is on the chassis.

Cherub · 03-09-2010, 09:42 AM

hahaha you must have read my mine about the driveline angle

menace121978 · 03-09-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherub

Negative on the the hole when cutting of the trans ear. I have S&p headers with a 4L80e. It is a close fit though. Do you not want to chop the ears off?

Cobry (Phil's son)said there would be a BIG hole for dirt and stuff to get into... i talked to him for awhile and he pretty much talked me out of them! i dont get it...

menace121978 · 03-09-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherub

hahaha you must have read my mine about the driveline angle

no, what happened with yours?? this had me stressed out!!! i gotcha... read my mind!

also a side note, the trans pan is perfectly level too. 1 thing though... the tranny is off from side to side right at an 1/8th inch... really close. i might loosen the motor and see if i can move it over a little. my ocd gets the best of me sometimes

Cherub · 03-09-2010, 10:23 AM

Here is a post by PCMcobra on his build thread that he had to cut the dumbo ears off the tranny. his pics are a little better than the ones i sent you

pcmcobras S&P headers on a lq4

menace121978 · 03-09-2010, 10:28 AM

thanks Cherub! i'll call him back today and just tell him to shipp'em

JohnC · 03-09-2010, 10:56 AM

Looking good man!

**nlped** · 03-09-2010, 11:04 AM

You are really moving right along. It is going to be AWESOME...absolutely something to be proud of!!!

glock35ipsc · 03-09-2010, 11:24 AM

I'm diggin that color!!! Looks freaking sweet!

SevenSeries · 03-09-2010, 03:40 PM

I looked through this entire thread and read everything, I love what you have done so far and I think this truck will be amazing once you have it finished! Keep up the amazing work

really love it!

bigdnew · 03-09-2010, 06:47 PM

subscribed

54Caddy · 03-09-2010, 09:26 PM

damn it its looking good dennis im going to have to go by again and check out all the progress.

Driveway Dreams · 03-10-2010, 01:27 AM

^

^ Make sure you get home before Amy to grab those headers.

v502 · 03-10-2010, 04:14 PM

The color looks really nice Denice ur truck is almost ready it seems that i relocating my fuel pump same place as yours mine is little upfront and kind of close to the exhaust. I love how your truck is coming up looks so good man keep it up.

menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 10:49 AM

well i finally recieved summits high psi twist tite hose that has been back ordered for over a month. so of course i couldnt wait to start on the fuel system! here's a few pics of it almost done. and some pics of the inner fender and undercoating!!

menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 10:50 AM

more

menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 10:52 AM

fuel system

03-06-2010, 01:47 AM	#951
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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks guys! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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03-09-2010, 01:11 AM	#954
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Ok, since I was begged. Yes begged, like a little kid in the cereal isle. Here is a pic from Dennis of his inner fender all painted. He can't get them from his phone to his computer...or so he says. Looks good man! Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-09-2010, 02:29 AM	#955
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) haha you could have asked me to post them i took them!

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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Billy, it really didnt go down like that. thanks though i didnt even think of that. looks sweet on a big screen! Josh, got some news from S&P yesterday... they dont make a header that clears the 80e trans ears. took them 2 weeks to tell me that. they said they dont have a chassis there to custom make a set and when you trim the ear off the trans and dust cover you have to go really deep and there will be a hole there... i am just going to have to notch the frame like FRED'S and have the stockers coated. disappointed to say the least. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-09-2010, 09:34 AM	#957
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) DOC chassis did pull through with the trans x member... got her all bolted up!!! heres a few pics. Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-09-2010, 09:40 AM	#959
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i was still in my work clothes! 1 last pic... btw, i had them make the x member about 3/4" higher than the stock one because with the stock one for some reason the angle was over 5. the pinion angle from the output shaft now is between 4-5 and the rearend angle is between 1-2 so i should be good. i'll remeasure when all the weight is on the chassis. Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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03-09-2010, 10:23 AM	#963
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Here is a post by PCMcobra on his build thread that he had to cut the dumbo ears off the tranny. his pics are a little better than the ones i sent you pcmcobras S&P headers on a lq4 __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-09-2010, 10:28 AM	#964
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks Cherub! i'll call him back today and just tell him to shipp'em __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) damn it its looking good dennis im going to have to go by again and check out all the progress. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

03-10-2010, 01:27 AM	#971
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) ^^ Make sure you get home before Amy to grab those headers. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-10-2010, 04:14 PM	#972
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) The color looks really nice Denice ur truck is almost ready it seems that i relocating my fuel pump same place as yours mine is little upfront and kind of close to the exhaust. I love how your truck is coming up looks so good man keep it up. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

03-11-2010, 10:49 AM	#973
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) well i finally recieved summits high psi twist tite hose that has been back ordered for over a month. so of course i couldnt wait to start on the fuel system! here's a few pics of it almost done. and some pics of the inner fender and undercoating!! Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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