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mcbassin · 11-19-2011, 12:00 AM

Your truck just keeps getting nicer. Love the new avatar
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TanTin · 11-19-2011, 03:07 AM

Wow, I wish could do a frame off restore to my 3/4 ton. Maybe some day.

JohnC · 11-19-2011, 10:27 AM

Looks awesome man.

I'm sure the race had to be bittersweet.

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bharrison1 · 11-19-2011, 11:09 AM

Truck looks great!!!Cant wait to see what magizines it shows up on the cover of!!

STOCKISH · 11-19-2011, 11:21 AM

^^I was just thinking that^^ I told him a long time ago, IT WILL be on a mag cover one day! No doubt. Thats funny about racing the x-wife! LOL! Still kinda curious about the bed cover, I love the look of the open bed.

68Timber · 11-19-2011, 11:29 AM

AWESOME !!!

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Originally Posted by bharrison1

Truck looks great!!!Cant wait to see what magizines it shows up on the cover of!!

That's what I was thinking. Very well done.

menace121978 · 11-19-2011, 12:27 PM

Wow! You guys are great! Thanks you so much! I don't really know any of the 'right' people like mag. Editors or anyone like that. I'm hoping this build thread and maybe a couple car shows will get the word out about her. I tried to get into the autorama that's coming up in Feb. But I'm a lil late. Oh well we will see.

And about racing my ex-actually soon to be.... I couldn't find anyone else in a short amount of time to pick silver up from the bed liner place... I can't get any traction.... from 40mph she still spins but pulls like crazy! Couldn't believe it at first.... Tried it 3 more times to the same result. Silver stomps the Hell outta the ss at a 30-40 roll! The ss runs a 13.3 with no traction! Any ways looking into a posi for the next mod.
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**N2TRUX** · 11-19-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

Wow! You guys are great! Thanks you so much! I don't really know any of the 'right' people like mag. Editors or anyone like that....

Send them your pics and they will get back to you if they want to shoot it.

I agree with the others about the bed cover. I feel it looks cleaner with out one.

68GMCCustom · 11-20-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Send them your pics and they will get back to you if they want to shoot it.

I agree with the others about the bed cover. I feel it looks cleaner with out one.

agreed. your build is both ground up and top notch....something they are always looking for to feature.

68GMCCustom · 11-19-2011, 12:47 PM

bed (well, the whole truck) looks great! performance sounds like mine...spun the tires from a 50-55 mph roll while driving next to my son and family in his car on the highway.

I've got big drag radials for it now that cure that...but they are a bit aggressive for the street.

shenk10 · 11-20-2011, 01:35 AM

Tuck looks amazing Dennis...your the reason why I even started my build...question for you, your gears are 3.73 right? I can't decide whether to run 3.42 or 3.73

menace121978 · 11-20-2011, 01:41 AM

thank jordan! 3.73's is where its at man.... anything higher and i wouldnt even need the overdrive. keep in mind i have the 80e because im sure the trans gearing is different

bigblock73 · 11-20-2011, 12:55 PM

Dennis, looking great my friend!

Question, who did your liner, what brand?

menace121978 · 11-20-2011, 02:15 PM

thanks for that guys! ill send some pics in after she's finished and see what happens...

jeff, the liner is a rhino liner. i had them 1st spray the black in a regular texture(kinda chunky) then had them go over the top with their finest nozzle the color matched stuff. so far so good. and getting all the orig. seam sealer out and putting down new really made all the difference in the world

54Caddy · 11-20-2011, 03:20 PM

dennis the truck is bad man contact street trucks i think you can get into that mag. Now you have to plan your road trips for shows next year. You have to come out to visalia man and come to danger zone you will like it. then we call roll out to the cpp and brothers truck shows. My truck handles that grapevine im sure yours would too, and look good doing it. Or get a spot at the sacramento autorama thatd be nice.

JohnC · 11-20-2011, 10:39 PM

Your truck has such wide appeal. Older truck with modern power. A DIY build that would make a great feature in a wide variety of magazines. Great job bud!!!
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menace121978 · 12-02-2011, 07:58 AM

thanks John! so i have still been going like hell to wrap up loose ends and finish her off even though there isnt much to show. worked on the one piece products window kit for the last 7 days. imho opp need to either do more r&d on their kit or have 7 you tube videos of trouble shooting and adjustments rather than 7 videos of a perfect no issues install.

i had the weak link over hauled with new axles, bearings, seals, 3.73's, and a eaton true track posi. shes much better getting off the line. onto the pics

menace121978 · 12-02-2011, 08:00 AM

more

menace121978 · 12-02-2011, 08:04 AM

few pics

menace121978 · 12-02-2011, 08:08 AM

and here's the long awaited door panels!!!!!! tell me your honest opinions guys... promise i wont bite this time

**lolife99** · 12-02-2011, 08:16 AM

Honestly,... I would lose the red bowtie.
Maybe a gray armrest to make them blend it.

menace121978 · 12-02-2011, 08:19 AM

ok... i have some orig side pockets to cover the bowtie up but they are in black... ill attach them some how and snap a couple pics and tell me what ya think

OLDIRON69 · 12-02-2011, 08:53 AM

I agree with the Bowtie, it looks out of place. The rest....WOW!

my4by2 · 12-02-2011, 09:14 AM

Third on the Bowtie - dislike... Also on the armrest - looks out of place in black without some other two-tone on the panel. Could'a maybe went with red stitching to match the Bowtie to help make it look right.

Truck is still beautiful though man & make it what YOU want - not what we want!!!

menace121978 · 12-02-2011, 09:20 AM

oh no im loving the honesty here buddy.... i know somethings not quit right just couldnt pin point exactly what though...

what do you guys think now?

11-19-2011, 12:00 AM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Your truck just keeps getting nicer. Love the new avatar Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-19-2011, 03:07 AM	#2
TanTin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lenox, IA Posts: 26	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Wow, I wish could do a frame off restore to my 3/4 ton. Maybe some day.

11-19-2011, 10:27 AM	#3
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks awesome man. I'm sure the race had to be bittersweet. Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2011, 11:09 AM	#4
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Truck looks great!!!Cant wait to see what magizines it shows up on the cover of!!

11-19-2011, 11:21 AM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) ^^I was just thinking that^^ I told him a long time ago, IT WILL be on a mag cover one day! No doubt. Thats funny about racing the x-wife! LOL! Still kinda curious about the bed cover, I love the look of the open bed. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-19-2011, 12:27 PM	#7
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Wow! You guys are great! Thanks you so much! I don't really know any of the 'right' people like mag. Editors or anyone like that. I'm hoping this build thread and maybe a couple car shows will get the word out about her. I tried to get into the autorama that's coming up in Feb. But I'm a lil late. Oh well we will see. And about racing my ex-actually soon to be.... I couldn't find anyone else in a short amount of time to pick silver up from the bed liner place... I can't get any traction.... from 40mph she still spins but pulls like crazy! Couldn't believe it at first.... Tried it 3 more times to the same result. Silver stomps the Hell outta the ss at a 30-40 roll! The ss runs a 13.3 with no traction! Any ways looking into a posi for the next mod. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "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

11-19-2011, 12:47 PM	#10
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) bed (well, the whole truck) looks great! performance sounds like mine...spun the tires from a 50-55 mph roll while driving next to my son and family in his car on the highway. I've got big drag radials for it now that cure that...but they are a bit aggressive for the street. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

11-20-2011, 01:35 AM	#11
shenk10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Park, PA Posts: 312	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Tuck looks amazing Dennis...your the reason why I even started my build...question for you, your gears are 3.73 right? I can't decide whether to run 3.42 or 3.73 __________________ Jordan 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer, 6" Lift, 35x13.5R15, 6.0/6L80E/NP205 1982 Chevy C10 SWB, 2006 LS2/4l70e In progress.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439860

11-20-2011, 01:41 AM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thank jordan! 3.73's is where its at man.... anything higher and i wouldnt even need the overdrive. keep in mind i have the 80e because im sure the trans gearing is different __________________ "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

11-20-2011, 12:55 PM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, looking great my friend! Question, who did your liner, what brand? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-20-2011, 02:15 PM	#14
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks for that guys! ill send some pics in after she's finished and see what happens... jeff, the liner is a rhino liner. i had them 1st spray the black in a regular texture(kinda chunky) then had them go over the top with their finest nozzle the color matched stuff. so far so good. and getting all the orig. seam sealer out and putting down new really made all the difference in the world __________________ "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

11-20-2011, 03:20 PM	#15
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) dennis the truck is bad man contact street trucks i think you can get into that mag. Now you have to plan your road trips for shows next year. You have to come out to visalia man and come to danger zone you will like it. then we call roll out to the cpp and brothers truck shows. My truck handles that grapevine im sure yours would too, and look good doing it. Or get a spot at the sacramento autorama thatd be nice. __________________ ..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

11-20-2011, 10:39 PM	#16
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Your truck has such wide appeal. Older truck with modern power. A DIY build that would make a great feature in a wide variety of magazines. Great job bud!!! Posted via Mobile Device

12-02-2011, 07:58 AM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks John! so i have still been going like hell to wrap up loose ends and finish her off even though there isnt much to show. worked on the one piece products window kit for the last 7 days. imho opp need to either do more r&d on their kit or have 7 you tube videos of trouble shooting and adjustments rather than 7 videos of a perfect no issues install. i had the weak link over hauled with new axles, bearings, seals, 3.73's, and a eaton true track posi. shes much better getting off the line. onto the pics Attached Images __________________ "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

12-02-2011, 08:00 AM	#18
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) more Attached Images __________________ "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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12-02-2011, 08:04 AM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) few pics Attached Images __________________ "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

12-02-2011, 08:08 AM	#20
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) and here's the long awaited door panels!!!!!! tell me your honest opinions guys... promise i wont bite this time Attached Images __________________ "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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lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Honestly,... I would lose the red bowtie. Maybe a gray armrest to make them blend it. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-02-2011, 08:19 AM	#22
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) ok... i have some orig side pockets to cover the bowtie up but they are in black... ill attach them some how and snap a couple pics and tell me what ya think __________________ "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

12-02-2011, 08:53 AM	#23
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I agree with the Bowtie, it looks out of place. The rest....WOW! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

12-02-2011, 09:14 AM	#24
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Third on the Bowtie - dislike... Also on the armrest - looks out of place in black without some other two-tone on the panel. Could'a maybe went with red stitching to match the Bowtie to help make it look right. Truck is still beautiful though man & make it what YOU want - not what we want!!! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

12-02-2011, 09:20 AM	#25
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) oh no im loving the honesty here buddy.... i know somethings not quit right just couldnt pin point exactly what though... what do you guys think now? Attached Images __________________ "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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