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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
And thanks for all the compliments guys!!
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"Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list 
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11-11-2011, 06:54 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looks so nice!
Now you need to change your avatar,...
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11-11-2011, 09:33 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Awesome work!
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11-13-2011, 06:29 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
right on thank you guys!!! here's a few more progress pics
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"Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list
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11-13-2011, 06:32 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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11-13-2011, 06:36 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
few more....
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11-13-2011, 06:46 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
maybe 1 more...
been driving her alot lately... cant get out of the driverseat honestly. its amazing how much attention she gets from young to elderly from red lights to parking lots. .. its crazy. im loving the look of the one piece rear glass with the seam shaved. im getting the bed rhino lined body color next week after i grind everything down and re-seam seal all the edges. and then i have the gaylord cover getting painted now along with the hood, the door panels are getting embroidered and sewed up should be done next week. a few surprises coming for you guys also...
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"Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list
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11-13-2011, 08:48 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Is that the flush mount glass kit from One-Piece Products? If so, do you have any pics of the inside trim around the glass area? Been wanting to use this on mine when I get to that stage, just don't want it to look back on the inside.
BTW - Truck looks PHENOMENAL!!!!
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11-13-2011, 10:35 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Been reading through this. Wow. a life accomplishment. Good for you.
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11-13-2011, 12:13 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Wow! Your truck just keeps getting nicer. I love rear glass too. I think you need to update your avatar
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11-14-2011, 03:41 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
not many trucks make it to my screen saver Dennis. Your truck is Btchin dude! great job!
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11-14-2011, 09:20 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Oh brother that looks sweet! That back window is awesome. Very subtle, and clean. Nice work man!
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11-14-2011, 11:09 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
SOOOOO SWEET! Love the flush glass. Truck is amazing man.
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11-14-2011, 12:21 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Nice job & great color for it!!
Very sharp! :-)
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11-14-2011, 03:43 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
wow dennis looks good man.. you have a lot of time and money into that truck drive it any chance you can no point building a truck to be on a trailer
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11-18-2011, 09:14 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
few updates.... color matched spray in liner
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11-18-2011, 09:17 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
few more... i ground out all the seam sealer and reapplied new stuff for a smooth fresh look. prepped the hell out of the bed so they could use the finest spray possible. turned out saweeeet!!!
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11-18-2011, 09:20 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Lookin' great!!! Almost to the finish line! Can I get a pic of the inside trim around the flush fit glass? Interested to see how "factory" it appears.
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11-18-2011, 09:32 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i havent posted pics for ya because they forgot to send that trim piece. im waiting for it... hoping tomorrow
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11-18-2011, 10:45 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
looks amazing man
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11-18-2011, 11:08 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
I am going to go outside and burn my truck now.... So jealous.
Great job brother!
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11-18-2011, 11:47 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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11-18-2011, 11:14 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looks awesome man. I hope you don't regret spraying over the bed bolts.
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11-18-2011, 11:26 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
WOW! I just surfed through this build and have to say it is absolutely inspiring. Great work man! I can't wait to tear down my '78 and do the same thing!
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11-18-2011, 11:26 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
LOL! @ Josh! thanks guys! i thought long and hard on those damn bolts buddy. i took out all the tailgate bolts and i figured id have to just lift straight up to get the bed off anyways...
also im still waiting on the interior shop to finish getting the dash, door panels, and back wall covered in leather and embroidered. and of course still waiting on the painter to finish up the hood, Jeff's awesome 6x9 brackets, rear gravel guards, and a few other odds and ends before she gets wet sanded and polished. ordered a bunch of parts again today... red top battery, cnotch, on and on.... need to install the gaylord cover tomorrow and see where im at. its been alot of fun.... i raced my trailblazer ss last night against silver with my ex wife driving the ss(long story)LOL guess who won????
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