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**Dads79GMC** · 07-03-2019, 11:31 PM

Thanks Sir

**Dads79GMC** · 07-29-2019, 01:11 PM

Just a quick update. Getting closer by the month.

mongocanfly · 07-29-2019, 01:27 PM

Nice....Starting to look like a truck again....

Jaysonb · 07-30-2019, 05:11 PM

Very nice!

LT7A · 08-03-2019, 07:31 PM

beautiful

moregrip · 08-03-2019, 07:57 PM

you got a good jump on that harem you must be starting! Question: It seems like you've been non stop on these builds for a good while now......still enjoying it? I'm on the other end of the spectrum, still in a holding pattern, wrapping up my concrete pour to build a small shed to free up some space in the garage so I can start my own damn harem!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-05-2019, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by moregrip

you got a good jump on that harem you must be starting! Question: It seems like you've been non stop on these builds for a good while now......still enjoying it? I'm on the other end of the spectrum, still in a holding pattern, wrapping up my concrete pour to build a small shed to free up some space in the garage so I can start my own damn harem!

Love it!! I’m in a holding pattern as we remodel a couple bathrooms.

Low Elco · 08-07-2019, 01:10 PM

Looks Great!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-14-2019, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks Great!

Thanks Low Elco.

MrFinland · 08-21-2019, 12:54 PM

It is really a long time since I last visited this website. You've done a really great job, Mike!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-22-2019, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFinland

It is really a long time since I last visited this website. You've done a really great job, Mike!

Thank you Sir.

**Dads79GMC** · 10-16-2019, 08:14 PM

I've been slacking on updating this site.

Thought I'd throw in my IG logo

Thanks Mike

54Caddy · 10-17-2019, 04:42 AM

Finally found a build thread. Been lurking on IG. I’m Mac’s Garage. My 73 has a 350/700r4 but built that engine when I was 14 and it now burns and smokes a little oil. A customer of mine has a 5.3 I pulled out of a rolled over truck we parted out. 120k miles 4x4. So I’d have to get trans shaft and tail housing swapped for a 2wd. But my question is on your intake. Is it using the factory truck injectors?? Nice truck by the way man.

**Dads79GMC** · 10-17-2019, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Finally found a build thread. Been lurking on IG. I’m Mac’s Garage. My 73 has a 350/700r4 but built that engine when I was 14 and it now burns and smokes a little oil. A customer of mine has a 5.3 I pulled out of a rolled over truck we parted out. 120k miles 4x4. So I’d have to get trans shaft and tail housing swapped for a 2wd. But my question is on your intake. Is it using the factory truck injectors?? Nice truck by the way man.

54Caddy, yes, I used the factory injectors. However, I took the cap off of the tip of the injector so that it would sit deeper into the manifold. Used a pliers to take them off. Thanks Mike

54Caddy · 10-17-2019, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

54Caddy, yes, I used the factory injectors. However, I took the cap off of the tip of the injector so that it would sit deeper into the manifold. Used a pliers to take them off. Thanks Mike

Interesting. Have you ran it like this yet? No fuel leaks?

**Dads79GMC** · 10-26-2019, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Interesting. Have you ran it like this yet? No fuel leaks?

No fuel leaks

mongocanfly · 10-17-2019, 01:49 PM

54caddy...I know Mike,myself ,and dayj1 as well as a few others have done the LS like this....dayj1s build thread is probably the most complete thread on this setup...and hes the 1st I saw do it this way...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+to+skin+a+cat
but be aware that pb has his pics all screwed up

aggie91 · 10-17-2019, 04:53 PM

Truck is looking good.

How can I get one of those Home Built C10 stickers as shown in post #428?

**Dads79GMC** · 10-26-2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Truck is looking good.

How can I get one of those Home Built C10 stickers as shown in post #428?

aggie91, Hit me up on IG. 👍

**Dads79GMC** · 11-26-2024, 10:59 PM

Renewed my account!! This one got sold!!!!

SCOTI · 11-27-2024, 10:39 AM

Sad but good I suppose.

moregrip · 12-25-2024, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Renewed my account!! This one got sold!!!!

What's on the agenda for 2025?

99_Sierra · 11-27-2024, 05:20 PM

So, what's the current project?

byrdman · 12-06-2024, 02:47 AM

Yeah, lets see what provoked you to renew!

NeoJuice · 05-22-2025, 12:38 PM

Dads79GMC,

What kind of rims and size of tires you running with the dog dish hubcaps? Are you experiencing any rubbing issues with the 15" rims with the drop spindles/springs. Looking at doing something similar but worry about rubbing.

07-03-2019, 11:31 PM	#1
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Thanks Sir __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

07-29-2019, 01:11 PM	#2
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Just a quick update. Getting closer by the month. Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

07-29-2019, 01:27 PM	#3
mongocanfly Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,766	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Nice....Starting to look like a truck again.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-03-2019, 07:31 PM	#5
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,667	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" beautiful

08-03-2019, 07:57 PM	#6
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 826	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" you got a good jump on that harem you must be starting! Question: It seems like you've been non stop on these builds for a good while now......still enjoying it? I'm on the other end of the spectrum, still in a holding pattern, wrapping up my concrete pour to build a small shed to free up some space in the garage so I can start my own damn harem! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck) 1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck)

07-30-2019, 05:11 PM	#4
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Very nice! __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

08-07-2019, 01:10 PM	#8
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Looks Great! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-21-2019, 12:54 PM	#10
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 369	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" It is really a long time since I last visited this website. You've done a really great job, Mike! __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

10-16-2019, 08:14 PM	#12
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" I've been slacking on updating this site. Thought I'd throw in my IG logo Thanks Mike Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

10-17-2019, 04:42 AM	#13
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,297	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Finally found a build thread. Been lurking on IG. I’m Mac’s Garage. My 73 has a 350/700r4 but built that engine when I was 14 and it now burns and smokes a little oil. A customer of mine has a 5.3 I pulled out of a rolled over truck we parted out. 120k miles 4x4. So I’d have to get trans shaft and tail housing swapped for a 2wd. But my question is on your intake. Is it using the factory truck injectors?? Nice truck by the way man. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

10-17-2019, 01:49 PM	#17
mongocanfly Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,766	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" 54caddy...I know Mike,myself ,and dayj1 as well as a few others have done the LS like this....dayj1s build thread is probably the most complete thread on this setup...and hes the 1st I saw do it this way... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+to+skin+a+cat but be aware that pb has his pics all screwed up __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-17-2019, 04:53 PM	#18
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kilgore, TX Posts: 4,789	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Truck is looking good. How can I get one of those Home Built C10 stickers as shown in post #428? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

11-26-2024, 10:59 PM	#20
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Renewed my account!! This one got sold!!!! Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

11-27-2024, 10:39 AM	#21
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,567	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Sad but good I suppose. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-27-2024, 05:20 PM	#23
99_Sierra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: tulsa oklahoma Posts: 56	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" So, what's the current project?



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12-06-2024, 02:47 AM	#24
byrdman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 76	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Yeah, lets see what provoked you to renew! __________________ '72 Blazer, A/C, tach, tilt. Not on the road at this time '87 v30 Custom Deluxe, standard cab, SRW, Utility bed '86 c10 Silverado longbed (for now) '19 ecsb, 2500, 4x4 '15 Subaru Legacy - commuter

05-22-2025, 12:38 PM	#25
NeoJuice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 535	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Dads79GMC, What kind of rims and size of tires you running with the dog dish hubcaps? Are you experiencing any rubbing issues with the 15" rims with the drop spindles/springs. Looking at doing something similar but worry about rubbing.

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