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

[JohnC]

Oh man those look sweet!!!!

Are you going to keep the slots, and swap back and forth some?

[silvereagle07]

They look really good with the rubber mounted. But man those discs look tiny compared to that big ole wheel. Diggin the red calipers too. I wonder if you could paint them to match the body color?

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by JohnC

Oh man those look sweet!!!!

Are you going to keep the slots, and swap back and forth some?

thanks John! yeah i'm going to have the slots totally refinished and polished then go back and forth.

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

They look really good with the rubber mounted. But man those discs look tiny compared to that big ole wheel. Diggin the red calipers too. I wonder if you could paint them to match the body color?

thanks buddy! im going to end up getting the D52 calipers and have them painted body color along with the window lip around the slot part of the wheels. should all come together nicely

[menace121978]

forgot to add... the tires wont be ready til tomorrow but i did pick up a 1 piece window kit today from live animals! thanks buddy! i hope i can get'er in without too many problems!

[STOCKISH]

Truck is going to be unbelieveable buddy! I cant wait to see how it all pans out. Man I need to get my shorty on the road again.

[silvereagle07]

Man your truck is going to be sik with all the details you have put into it. I can't wait to see the end result. How long before you get the sheetmetal and cab back from paint? I want to see how the TBSS Red Jewel turned out. I'm thinking of using that color with my two tone paint scheme.

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Man your truck is going to be sik with all the details you have put into it. I can't wait to see the end result. How long before you get the sheetmetal and cab back from paint? I want to see how the TBSS Red Jewel turned out. I'm thinking of using that color with my two tone paint scheme.

Jeramy, thanks man! i cant either. i'm really happy with the way things have gone so far. couldnt have planned it better! 1 thing that went out the window was "a budget build" as soon as i bought the 6.0. oh well... as for the paint the cab is actually leaving the painters house today and going to the shop!(means the body work is done on it) so hoping to sit the cab on right before we leave to Colorado! then i'll give him the fenders, stripped doors, bed, and misc. parts. it'll come together by the end of summer

here's a few pics of the front wheels and the best shots i could get of the chassis for now. this thursday im going to roll her into the driveway for a cleaning and photo op!

[menace121978]

more... last pics are of the 1 piece windows kit

[3r!c84]

sweet. so next week your gona have it all done and a pic of you filling it up on gas?

ok sounds good! (: haha

[Cherub]

ooooooooh one piece windows. *drool*

[draggin86]

I know right! Dennis is just ballin' all over the place!

[54Caddy]

damn bad windows dennis how much those set you back??

[STOCKISH]

Those windows will be sick if ou can get them to fit right. Cant wait for the pics.

[menace121978]

thanks guys!! i'll get them in there... even if we have to fab up a new inner door!! actually ive been really thinking/stressing on it. especially with my power windows. we'll see soon!

Brandon i got a screaming deal on them from a friend on the board.

[54Caddy]

hahha lucky guy, check your phone sent you a text man ahah let me know what you think.

[Driveway Dreams]

Dennis, I am going to show you a "budget build" when you get out here. And then I will see Silver sometime. man!!

[69face]

Great wheel choice! My buddy works at AE. Your build is coming along nicely as well.

[JohnC]

Looking good Dennis. Those one piece windows are going to be sweet on there. I can't wait to see that cab sitting back on the chassis!

[Rollinsqrbdy]

Wow Dennis, the truck is looking good. Nice selection on the wheels and tires. Cant wait to more progress.

[rixjohnson]

inspiring!

[draggin86]

how is that cab coming

[STOCKISH]

Looking great buddy! Little bit at a time.

[CoreyLeo223]

Nice build... I've been reading this whole build from page one and im definitely more confident for when I start mine, 83 lwb c10. Dennis, If you had to total everything up so far what would you say the cost is? Just curious.

I see you have a Goat, very nice. I sold my 05 GTO (sap) a month ago, i hated to see it go. Good luck with everything else, thats if u need it, looks like you always have a handle on things.

[menace121978]

thanks guys! y'all keep me going!

CoreyLeo223, what an awesome 1st post man. i apprieciate your comments and i'm happy this novel has helped you feel more comfortable in tearing your truck down

as for the total cost... i went through a few reciepts just to jog my memory and wrote a list of the big purchases. i cant believe the number i'm looking at right now!

$13700 with the paint....

just keep in mind this has been going on pretty consistant for 18 months now. i'd like to say im at least 1/2 way there. once the painter is done doing his thing she will start coming together.

as for the goat, its a love/hate thing...

if you ever need any help or advice or have any to give feel free to post up buddy. there is a great group of guys i consider friends on here who are always ready to help

[bluex]

Look at it this way dennis, your not even halfway to the cost of a new fully optioned truck. You will have a brand new truck when your done though...