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Old 04-10-2010, 12:05 PM   #1176
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Awesome job Dennis! I see I'm last to the game, story of my life lately! This is all it takes to learn this stuff, by doing it. Success is nothing but a trail of mistakes.

I hope there is another road trip planned to Colorado when Silver is done!
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Old 04-10-2010, 10:53 PM   #1177
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Ummm, hope? How bout demand!
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Old 04-11-2010, 12:05 AM   #1178
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for sure 2011 meet!
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Old 04-11-2010, 04:17 PM   #1179
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for sure 2011 meet!
This going to be the LS swap owners meet? I'm sure the 6.0 could use a couple thousand miles put on her!
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Old 04-11-2010, 05:28 PM   #1180
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This going to be the LS swap owners meet? I'm sure the 6.0 could use a couple thousand miles put on her!
I'll meet up with you in Little Rock and we'll head west.
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Old 04-11-2010, 05:59 PM   #1181
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that would be AWESOME! where's Gerald! we need our planner/coordinator here
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Old 04-11-2010, 06:02 PM   #1182
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i just looked at mapquest i might have to head a little farther north.
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Old 04-11-2010, 10:50 PM   #1183
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I would love it if we could all get together and show off our work. Talk about a fun road trip. Damn expensive, but alot of fun.
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Old 04-11-2010, 11:27 PM   #1184
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Come on out guys!!! We have plenty of room for you all too.
Here is the link to the discussion of the one in July.
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got a BIG package today!
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Old 04-14-2010, 06:59 PM   #1186
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i messed up and told him make it 20" and i need 21" for the stock cover to hold it. i'm gonna see if Billy or someone can weld aluminum and put a 1 1/2" spacer on the bottom... always something.
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... always something.
Sounds exactly like something I would do
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that thing looks nice! dual core dual pass? how thick are the cores?
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That is a SWEET looking radiator! I can weld aluminum in a pinch, shipping might eat your lunch but I would weld the spacer if you want to send it to me.
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Dennis, that thing looks nice. It will really look good in Silver. I will also mention to you that there are people on here with access to CNC and other fab equipment. Maybe they can just build you a spacer of sorts that could just sit under the radiator. I would not weld on it if you can help it. I would be afraid to for the chance of a warranty issue down the road.
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i messed up and told him make it 20" and i need 21" for the stock cover to hold it. I'm gonna see if billy or someone can weld aluminum and put a 1 1/2" spacer on the bottom... Always something.
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Old 04-15-2010, 06:26 AM   #1192
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Thanks Dennis first it was S & P headers and now this! Now I want a new radiator with dual electric fans! Looking good buddy
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Guess we know who makes all the money around here. Nice looking piece Dennis. Cant wait to see it installed.
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that thing looks nice! dual core dual pass? how thick are the cores?
yep, duel core duel pass. i'm not sure how thick the cores are though.

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That is a SWEET looking radiator! I can weld aluminum in a pinch, shipping might eat your lunch but I would weld the spacer if you want to send it to me.
thanks for the offer buddy. my neighbor going to take it to work today. i made a nice 1'' aluminum spacer the same size as whats on there. should work perfect.

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Dennis, that thing looks nice. It will really look good in Silver. I will also mention to you that there are people on here with access to CNC and other fab equipment. Maybe they can just build you a spacer of sorts that could just sit under the radiator. I would not weld on it if you can help it. I would be afraid to for the chance of a warranty issue down the road.
man thats a good idea but the way it sits in the core support i have to use the stock rubber mounts. i'm pretty sure there wont be an issue with the warranty as long as i'm not welding on the radiator itself.

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Thanks Dennis first it was S & P headers and now this! Now I want a new radiator with dual electric fans! Looking good buddy
thanks buddy. it just seemed like the thing to do... i hope it works out like i planned

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Guess we know who makes all the money around here. Nice looking piece Dennis. Cant wait to see it installed.
Josh if i had all your $$$$$$$ i would burn mine! thanks man!
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Aluninum is purdy!

That's going to look awesome next to the color you are going with!
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btw, yesterday was a full day! Draggin86 drew up plans for a custom mount with casters for the cab. it turned out SWEET! the cab rolls around with just your fingertips i'll post pics of it and all the firewall progress later. had an awesome time yesterday! by the end of the day it was like a big block party around here with all the neighbors

its Amy's birthday today and i havent got her anything so i gotta go see if i can salvage my screw up and have a surprise waiting for her before she wakes up!
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What are you doing on here then. You better go!
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thanks Bob!

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few more... Draggin86 and me(the workers), and my friends. (neighborhood crew) and what happens when you get outta line after 10 too many beers good ol fashion hog tieing!
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