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Old 05-25-2011, 05:20 PM   #2526
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

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Be real guys, there are WAY more non build related post than build post in here!
This thread is like the TV show "Cheers." It's where everyone comes to relax, have a beer and shoot the breeze. Dennis is our "Sam Malone!"

Sorry to hear about the divorce, Dennis.
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Old 05-25-2011, 09:36 PM   #2527
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Who says men dont open up we just do it with are truck buddies. Ive always said i love my truck its always there its doesnt want another driver and doesnt b*tch when i ride it too hard.Just more time to spend with your baby Dennis and think of the chicks when its done lol. Good luck bro.
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Old 05-25-2011, 11:49 PM   #2528
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

sorry to hear about the divorce but the truck is looking good though
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Old 05-25-2011, 11:55 PM   #2529
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

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This thread is like the TV show "Cheers." It's where everyone comes to relax, have a beer and shoot the breeze. Dennis is our "Sam Malone!"

Sorry to hear about the divorce, Dennis.

thanks for all the words guys. it seriously means a lot to me. and bruthaman i swear this thread is like a soap opera too!!
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Old 05-26-2011, 12:01 AM   #2530
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

dang dennis sorry to hear about that. So does that now meen i have a place to crash at when i go up there soon ahahahah jk man.
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Hey man sorry to hear about the split! Hopefully Silver will provide you with what you need to get through it! Something to keep your mind occupied, and focused. If ya need anything just shout!
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Old 05-31-2011, 01:31 PM   #2532
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Question.... What year is your 12 bolt from. And did you use the blackbird kit with the wilwood D52 calipers and the stock rotors from the front wheels? Or was it some other combo?

I see where Captainfab has made a bracket for the D52s but it says, "These brackets will bolt onto the truck 12 bolt rear differentials from '64-'82 and the 10 bolt truck differentials from '83-'87."

So what brakets out there work with the 12 bolt 5 lug for an 83-87 with the D52 calipers or Wilwood D52 calipers? It doesnt really matter to me what kinda rotors they are.
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Old 05-31-2011, 07:52 PM   #2533
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

I might be wrong...and probably am, but I would suspect that the 12 bolt that you have from an '83-'87 actually is a transplant from an earlier model. I've never seen an '83 up 2wd that came with a 12 bolt, but I admit right now that I may be wrong. Somebody chime in here...
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Last year for the 12 bolt from the factory was 1981.
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OK thanks that helps me in trying to figure out what parts I have from what years.

One of my C10's it has a 12 bolt but the frame and body dont have the same vin's and it is just for parts and Im not sure what year all the pieces are from on that one.

Im not too knowledgeable on the 12 bolt, but did they ever use them again in any vehicle?
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Old 05-31-2011, 09:00 PM   #2536
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

12 bolts in trucks were specific to pickups. They are not like a 12 bolt passenger axle. They were never used in anything after 1981. The 10 bolt that replaced it althought smaller in ring gear size has a much larger/stronger pinion.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Keep your head up Brotha!!
Truck is lookin great!!!Hope the new living arrangement gets it painted quick!!!
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:52 PM   #2538
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

thanks for all the support and words guys here's a few updates
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

more pics all registered and legal.... slots on while she's getting paint for all you slot lovers jonboy
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:57 PM   #2540
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Looking good Dennis! keep the pics coming. Man, you're close.
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Looking great Dennis !!

Sorry about divorce but on the bright side the truck coming back nicely.

Cant wait to see it run
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Old 06-01-2011, 10:42 PM   #2542
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

looks good dennis where did you get those stricker bolts. And as far as hinges are they nos or where did you order them i put the bushing kit in mine but the hinge holes are oblonged. Looking for some good repos or nos ones
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Old 06-02-2011, 10:29 AM   #2543
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Nice to see some progress. Can't wait to see it painted and on the road.
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Nice progress Dennis!
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Old 06-02-2011, 10:25 PM   #2545
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

just ordered everything else needed to get the outside finished along with the 1 piece back window


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Old 06-02-2011, 10:27 PM   #2546
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looks good dennis where did you get those stricker bolts. And as far as hinges are they nos or where did you order them i put the bushing kit in mine but the hinge holes are oblonged. Looking for some good repos or nos ones
strikers are from classic as well as the hinges
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anything that isn't good quality i'll return and just rechrome/fix my stock parts...
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Old 06-02-2011, 11:56 PM   #2549
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Check your mail in about 6 days Dennis
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Old 06-03-2011, 09:07 AM   #2550
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Look at all the fun you are having doing bodywork. Ain't it great?
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