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Old 04-26-2010, 09:07 AM   #1251
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Wouldn't it be a little weird going to visit family and never getting around to seeing them? They might think something's up.
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Old 04-26-2010, 09:24 AM   #1252
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You're probably right. Maybe he will make a pass through the OK/TX region, too. Kind of like a victory lap once Silver is finished....
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thanks for all the nice comments guys! a victory lap would be cool!

yesterday i gave the cab a big hug and watched her leave to get painted. kinda wierd going out to the garage and not seeing it. oh well... i can now focus on getting the motor ready to start. the harness should be here today or tomorrow. i need to figure out what to order from summit so i can get the tranny lines done and a bunch of other little stuff.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

The support looks really good Dennis. Can't wait to see the Red Jewel on the cab.
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Old 04-26-2010, 11:55 AM   #1256
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The support looks really good Dennis. Can't wait to see the Red Jewel on the cab.
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Old 04-26-2010, 08:56 PM   #1257
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Very nice progress! the cab is looking good, I like the welded seam. Digging the paint color too!!!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

thanks guys! been just messing around today... got the radiator hoses on and steam line hose on. ordered a few fittings from summit for the tranny cooler lines.

i need to know what size/type thread is on the trans cooler inlet/outlet. i was going to try and use the stock quick release lines but i remember seeing someone unscrewing them and putting regular -an style adaptors on there. ring any bells?
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Old 04-26-2010, 09:16 PM   #1259
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

I would also like to know this. Truck is coming together nicely Dennis.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

i was going to go by today dennis but you didnt text back. I wanted you to see the interior in the truck it looks way better than it does in the pictures i took. If your off tomorrow text me and i can head over there after school for sure man.
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Dennis, glad to hear you are making good progress. for you.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

thanks Gerald! hey Brandon i was running a ton of errands today man(battery in goat, window tint, visiting pops, etc.) i'll give you a call tomorrow.

here's a few pics of the cab going bye-bye. and the new hoses and the last one is the fittings Josh and I need help on...
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

btw, i dont know if i like how the steam line hose looks so i may just tap into the water pump... i want to see how everything else goes into place 1st though.
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:14 AM   #1265
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

^^ you been drinking dude?
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:26 AM   #1266
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

ha no. only way to get some words on here. The set up is clean. What if you were to run a steel braided line for the steam line, or make one out of hard line and get it chromed or a polished stainless one. just some ideas.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

hey Josh! found them http://www.purechoicemotorsports.com...rod/prd176.htm
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Old 04-27-2010, 10:19 AM   #1268
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thanks dennis i needed those as well. will those work on the rad as well
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Old 04-27-2010, 10:34 AM   #1269
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

no they are different... you will need this one for the radiator http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AER-FBM2963/
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Old 04-27-2010, 10:37 AM   #1270
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Tony from Entropy said my radiator is 5/16 inverted flare 1/2-20 thread size. i'm not sure what the 5/16's means though... i hope that one ^^ will work on mine also! because thats the one i ordered
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let me know i may have to take them off your hands
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That Summit fitting looks to be exactly what you need. I may be way off, but I think the 5/16" is the I.D.
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ed, was that to me? i hope so... these dang fittings are getting expensive!
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Yepper! And after a phone call, the 5/16" inverted flair part is if you are going to use a flaired steel line rather than going to a screw on line like you plan on using. Brake lines have inverted flair fittings on them. Now we both know

And, yes, AN fittings are quite expensive!
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!!!!

thanks alot buddy!!!!
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