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

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looks like lots of pretty parts showed up....

Originally Posted by mcbassin

You are wearing me out Dennis. I wish I had half the funds you are able to drop on this ride.

I love those old pics! Cool history. Body work looks like its moving right along too.

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

The body work looks like great progress and man what a parts list. I love the old pics of the truck. You need to scan those a make a short vid of then through the finish of Silver.

thanks guys!

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Puttin the topper back on it Dennis?!?!

I'll call you this weekend.

i have a wanted to buy ad on CL right now! LOL

Originally Posted by my4by2

Looking good man, that's a lot new & NOS parts!!! Do you really like the 79 headlight bezels better than the 73-78 style??? I had a 79 prior to my 77 & really never liked the way the bezel goes down around the parking light. Just curious as you could have changed it since you were replacing it anyhow.

thanks buddy... as for the 79 bezels, within the 1st week my grandpa had her he put on the magus and dropped the rear a little. when he saw the 79's roll out the next year he ordered the 79 grille from GM so his would look like the new ones! and i imagine he liked the looks better too. thats how the trucks always looked buddy why go back now

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by menace121978

i have a wanted to buy ad on CL right now! LOL

I actually want one like that for my new 75 long bed...serious

[73gmc454]

Lookin good , really like those old pics , I say keep the 79 bezels grandpa will be proud !

[JohnC]

Love the new parts stockpile man!

Those old pics are awesome. You should get them all framed up! That's some cool vehicle history not many people have!

[builtchevystrong]

how much did this build cost you and about how long?

[menace121978]

i wont answer the 1st one at this time. i started january 29th 2009. and thanks John

[Nobaddaze]

Originally Posted by menace121978

i wont answer the 1st one at this time

HAHA! Im sure a lot of us would rather forget how much money we have invested.

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by menace121978

i wont answer the 1st one at this time. i started january 29th 2009. and thanks John

hahahaha smart idea

[menace121978]

[bluex]

Originally Posted by builtchevystrong

how much did this build cost you and about how long?

So far it has cost him a wife!

On a serious note, being in almost the same place recently I feel for ya man. It was really hard on me and I didnt know if I was going to make it through it. I dont know your situation, but we are working our stuff out and things are getting better. If your interested I'll tell ya whats working for us if you guys want to work things out. Send me a PM if you want so I dont clutter up your thread.

One of the best pieces of advice I got was to try with 110% effort for 1 more year even thought we both thought we were done and there was nothing left worth saving. It has made a huge difference and though we are still seperated, divorce is no longer an option that either of us wants.

On the cost thing, I used to keep all recipts for parts and work done on my vehicles. I added them up one day and was sick to my stomach, so now they all go in the trash or shredder.

[my4by2]

I know how much I've spent already - it makes me sick & I'm not even close to done yet....

[JohnC]

Easy for me to say because I'm not the one writing the checks, but you just can't put a price on the sentimental value. Every penny spent will be worth it and then some! Keep at it man!!!!
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[my4by2]

You just can't go into these kinds of builds looking at it as an investment or something that you're gonna recoup your full investment from... You have to build it to what you want so that the money spent pays you back in happiness over the long haul & not build it to appease other people.

[shenk10]

The truck is really getting close now Dennis, you have made great progress. I have saved every picture from this build on my computer for reference. haha I had a couple questions though. For power steering, it looks like you capped off the one line, is that correct, and how did you do your ps lines? Also where do you get the stainless bolts that your using. Thanks

[1986scottsdale]

Please dont tell me your selling your truck?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant...445460901.html

[Pop's C-10]

Originally Posted by 1986scottsdale

Please dont tell me your selling your truck?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant...445460901.html

That's not his

[menace121978]

close man but heck no never

[68c10owner]

Any updates Dennis? Sorry I couldn`t get back to you on the exhaust. Just bad timing.

[Nobaddaze]

Any Updates?

[menace121978]

beds getting painted as i type actually already undercoated... just been slow going. i hurt my back really bad at work late june. i do have all the parts here stuffed in a bedroom to finish her though. waiting on the damn painter as usual

[STOCKISH]

Cant wait to see pics buddy! Keep at it.

[Jonboy]

Where you been, fool?

[80stepsideguy]

Dennis,
i know what its like to get injured, i been out of work since april when i broke my heel and fractured my femur from falling off a roof ,I`m sure your truck will look awesome once done.

thanks
pat

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by menace121978

beds getting painted as i type actually already undercoated... just been slow going. i hurt my back really bad at work late june. i do have all the parts here stuffed in a bedroom to finish her though. waiting on the damn painter as usual

Sorry to hear you hurt your back. I have done it twice now. Two herniated discs the first time and a severe whiplash injury six years later that aggravated the first injury that I though was healed. I wish you the best in your recovery and with getting the bed back from the painter in a timely manner.

[bigblock73]

Dennis, the bed looks amazing!! Saw it on FB