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

[menace121978]

sweet... i just ordered the block off plate and adaptor. i hope it clears the firewall! hey on a side note check this out Josh... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...72268975900409 kind of pricey but it would probably do in a pinch.

[Driveway Dreams]

Coming right along now. Good job! And that crossmember looks pretty nice. Good link.

[rongstad]

Originally Posted by menace121978

sweet... i just ordered the block off plate and adaptor. i hope it clears the firewall! hey on a side note check this out Josh... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...72268975900409 kind of pricey but it would probably do in a pinch.

dennis, thanks for the info.. ....... hope they have a 6l90 tranny to mock up... this is one of the final pieces i need to begin my 6.0 build....

[STOCKISH]

now Josh! if there are things that you just cant live with or you feel like "its just not right" then tear her down. 6 bolts on the bed, 4 for the cab, etc..

but... imho id do everything i could to leave that cab on there! i know it would be easy for me to suggest and fun for us all to watch you tear your truck down but seriously dude from friend to friend... i wouldnt do it. once the cabs off its an entirely different ball game. you have to do certain things before you do other things and its just a big snow ball if your going to do it 'right'. dont get me wrong... its been fun and i'll do another and i wouldnt change a thing but you really start missing seeing her all together let alone hearing the big 6.oh run.

it would be cool to see another frame off LSx though![/QUOTE]

I know what you mean man. I've torn a couple down to the frame and each time it seems like I run out of space or time. I just cant see tearing it down to the frame this time. I went and pressure washed the front half of the frame today and got everything clean so I can paint it. When the bed comes off for the fuel system upgrade I'll do the back half of the frame. I can at least live with that until I have a shop at home so I can really tear into something. But this truck is just a nice driver. I have plans for a Dropmembered, air bagged, LQ9,4l80e powered 73-75 full convertable Blazer. That will be the one that gets a frame off resto mod job...

[menace121978]

thats my next project too! we'll have to see who gets theirs 1st!

[STOCKISH]

I guess I'd actually be happy with any year Blazer. Doesny HAVE to be full 'vert but it'd be a bonus.

[Driveway Dreams]

I wonder if the Blazer guys want trucks as bad as us truck guys want Blazers? That is what I want next except I want 2...one laying body, and 1 in the clouds.

[lownfast]

Yes, we sure do !! I have had two square body trucks I wish I hadn't sold.

Are you planning to buy a blazer already slammed or do it yourself?

I just happen to have one on the ground.

[Jonboy]

I'm a recovering Blazer guy (as much as you can), and I needed a truck to use around the house. I will have another 73-75 someday, though.

[68GMCCustom]

subscribed...I'm doing the same swap!

[menace121978]

i have a small update... i was waiting for a special someone to post progress of the 3 piece frc's that he's smoothing and painting but as you can see(or cant see!) i think his camera's broke... anyways on to it!!

i got the nitro2 drop shocks for the front installed and a buddy brought over 6' of steel braided 3/8" f/i hose. i'm going to run the s/b line from the filter to the fuel rail because it crosses by the exhaust. i'm still waiting for the twist-tite 3/8 line from summit and back ordered quick connect for the f/r. should be here today. i have all the f/i clamps and everything i need to finish the fuel system.

i also sent out an email for the trans xmember link on ebay to see what they can do. might have to wait for that before i mount the filter/reg.

the plan for today is a little firewall work and maybe get the floor pan piece cut and welded on to a few pics!...

[JohnC]

Sweet! Loving the progress man.

[Driveway Dreams]

Very nice! How long are those shocks?
That guy with your FRCs was gonna make some more progress yesterday but had to spend his whole day off at work selling a Denali XL to a 79 year old lady who still rides a Harley and carries a 357. He will get some progress posted soon enough.

[glock35ipsc]

You might already know this, but I think you will need standard AN fittings to use with the S/B hose. I don't know how well the Twist Tite fittings will work with the S/B stuff. A quick call to Summit will probably confirm it real fast.

Since our special friend hasn't put up a pic, I will. These are leaving today.

[Driveway Dreams]

Dang I can't get any love! Here is a pic for you both.

[glock35ipsc]

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[JohnC]

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[Driveway Dreams]

Hey look what happened here guys. Dennis made one "small update" and voila...to the top of PAGE 1 he goes again. Amazing! Glad to see it man. And I look forward to adding one to it soon for you.

[menace121978]

Bob, i got the reg. AN fitting that connects to the line you flared. its the summit brand fitting that you posted part# to in your thread. i hope the twist tite hose works with the clamps. i planned to use the tt hose on everything from the pumps to the filter/reg. then steel braided with the reg an fitting(i think) to the f/rail... make sense? i just hope the summit an fitting is the right one!

[menace121978]

alright guys... i just heard from the tranny xmember place on ebay! here's what he said

Dear menace121978,

Yes we do. If you need it just use the listing for this crossmember but add a note stating the year of the truck and the trans you are running. As soon as the payment clears we can ship it out to you. Thanks. Ian


- docchassiscomponents09 Did this answer your question? If not, let the seller know.






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From: menace121978
To: docchassiscomponents09
Subject: menace121978 has sent a question about item #280368008479, ending on Mar-03-10 09:12:49 PST - 63-72 CHEVY C 10 TRUCK 700R4 BOLT ON CROSSMEMBER ROD
Sent Date: Feb-18-10 06:43:58 PST


Dear docchassiscomponents09,

i need to know if this xmember will fit a 73-87 chassis with a 4l80e trans. i'm doing a frame off w/ a 6.0/4l80e and need a trans x member. thank you, Dennis Dean


- menace121978


so, i just ordered it! should look real clean under there for the exhaust routing too!

[menace121978]

not bad for $124. i'm sure we could have made one but i figured what the heck... comes with bolts too!

[Driveway Dreams]

Nice! Post pics when it gets home!

[camdNsprayd]

Cool!!

[54Caddy]

making some nice progress dennis.. Got a few updates on my truck as well i will get pics up soon.. you ever get to the firewall and floor pans??

[menace121978]

nope! too nice of a day. maybe tomorrow... i'm going to build a platform with casters so i can roll it around.