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Old 02-23-2010, 09:18 AM   #851
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

you got it buddy...
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Old 02-23-2010, 09:35 AM   #852
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Next time I go to the garage I will take a couple of pictures. If there is a part number on it I will get it. There is a 10mm bolt that goes in the hole to attach the transmission to the engine. There is an 8mm stud that comes out the head of that bolt that the transmission dipstick tube goes on then a nut holds it on.

Here is s great place to look up part numbers
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THIS LOOKS LIKE THE TUBE



AND THIS APPEARS TO BE THE DIPSTICK


I'll check those part numbers when I go to the garage.
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Old 02-23-2010, 11:40 AM   #853
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As long as the OE dipstick will fit in the truck, I say use it. No sense making new holes if you don't need to.
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Sorry to but in but do the factory manifolds fit in a square body good? Nice work buy the way.
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Old 02-24-2010, 06:21 AM   #855
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

your not butting in man... yes they actually fit great but the passengerside frame rail needs to be notched just a little bit. a shape like ( about 1/4".


late night last night draggin86 came by and we got the floor pan cut out! Amy took a few pics that i'll post after work. i have to get to work. crazy... i was up till 11pm slept till 2am and going to work by 3am! have a good day guys!!

oh yea, i got my fuel line flared in the mail today!thanks Bob and i sent a message to the trans Xmember guy asking what was up and he responded in less than an hour and said sorry for the delay we'll throw in a tranny mount for free and it will be shipped as soon as the paint dries!(tomorrow) awesome service
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Old 02-24-2010, 01:47 PM   #856
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Here are some pictures for you!



showing how the bracket looks



side view showing how it bolts to the specisl bolt



And the part number off the tube itself

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your not butting in man... yes they actually fit great but the passengerside frame rail needs to be notched just a little bit. a shape like ( about 1/4".


late night last night draggin86 came by and we got the floor pan cut out! Amy took a few pics that i'll post after work. i have to get to work. crazy... i was up till 11pm slept till 2am and going to work by 3am! have a good day guys!!

oh yea, i got my fuel line flared in the mail today!thanks Bob and i sent a message to the trans Xmember guy asking what was up and he responded in less than an hour and said sorry for the delay we'll throw in a tranny mount for free and it will be shipped as soon as the paint dries!(tomorrow) awesome service
With that being said a set of truck shorty headers may fit good? Thanks for the info.
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All I have to say is Dennis is a spot weld drilling machine!
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thealien where did you get those fittings on the transmission.. I found some 1/8 18 npt fittings but then I read that they are supposed to be 1/4 18 national pipe straight thread what are those you used? thanks ...

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All I have to say is Dennis is a spot weld drilling machine!
He has a passion for his truck that comes from a rich history with it. I am sure that is what motivated him to drill out all the spot welds. Cause it sure wasn't for the enjoyment of drilling...I'd hope.
Dennis, lets see the pictures man!
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Here are some pictures for you!



showing how the bracket looks



side view showing how it bolts to the specisl bolt



And the part number off the tube itself

This looks like a 4l60, is it the same for the 4l80? My 80 doesnt have the cooler fittings on top of one another, thats why I am asking.
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Old 02-25-2010, 07:41 AM   #862
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Yes mine is a 4L60 but a 4L80 will attach the same but I believe to be a different part number.

If you go to the first link in my post above (it takes a little searching though) compnine. Click on the left panel where it says chevy light truck. Then click the year that the transmission is for. Then go through until you see a picture of a transmission. You will look at a bunch of additional pictures until you see one with a picture of a dipstick and then click on that picture. Below that picture will be a list with all the part numbers.

You can then just take that part number to a dealer, GMparts direct, bygmpartsworldwide, or ask for one at your local pick and pull. The tube only lists for about $20. Its the dipstick that is expensive but they are the locking type with the red cap/lever.
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thealien where did you get those fittings on the transmission.. I found some 1/8 18 npt fittings but then I read that they are supposed to be 1/4 18 national pipe straight thread what are those you used? thanks ...
My local transmission shop got them for me. Be advised they are not national pipe taper thread. You can crack your transmission if you install NPT too tight. Transmission cooler line fittings on these newer transmissions are NPST national pipe straight thread. My fittings are to inverted flare so I can try to use my original cooler lines.

If you are going AN fittings they make an adapter to go from the factory quick disconnect to the AN Or they also make AN to NPST.


Fittings which are linked to in my swap thread!!
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All I have to say is Dennis is a spot weld drilling machine!
good times! thanks again for the help bro. i'll bbq up a few steaks for us next time

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He has a passion for his truck that comes from a rich history with it. I am sure that is what motivated him to drill out all the spot welds. Cause it sure wasn't for the enjoyment of drilling...I'd hope.
Dennis, lets see the pictures man!
I LOVE DRILLING!! dont let him kid ya Gerald, he drilled quit a few also i have to see whats up with my camera... doesnt want to down load onto the computer.

Alien, thanks for the pics man. wierd that there is so many different style dip sticks. i'll either mod this one or put a few threads in the bell housing...
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either the camera or the computers acting up. cant tell it where to put the pics! so i have to search for them... btw, Amy took these so of course im in them more than the truck
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today i have to get some weld through primer, seam sealer, and por15 to coat the inside rocker panel just in case. hope the xmember gets here today so i can get that on. and maybe start cleaning and grinding the fire wall down to weld that seam. my goal is to have everything ready on the fire wall and get painted by the 1st. then off to the line x place for the bottom of the cab. then set her on!
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Great progress. Looks like your moving along...
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Great work man. Glad to see someone is making progress.
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Great progress man. Looking good!
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good times! thanks again for the help bro. i'll bbq up a few steaks for us next time
Do you need some advice about good steaks to grill?
Looks like good progress man, now you can make good use of those Lamborfeeti's you have Mr. Flinstone! Get a face shield too, then you don't have to wrinkle up that face of yours when you are grinding.
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I have to admit, I kinda laughed at the wrinkled face too! It just always looks funny when people do that. Again, great work.
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It should be his profile picture...or better yet, in a rotating avatar.
I can see it now TRUCK, WRINKLE FACE, TRUCK, WRINKLE FACE.
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Hahaha you guy need to make him that avatar!
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Nice progress Dennis!
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