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

[cochino12]

Just awesome Dennis!

[menace121978]

Thanks a lot guys! with the help and motivation of this board for the last 3 years, I was able to push through the tough times and complete her. It's been a hell of a journey! Don't think ill be doing another cab off project any time soon! Lol

On second thought..... Hey adam! Just noticed your Sig. Pm me a link to your k5 for sale or just pm me some details and a price;-)
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[54Caddy]

dang dennis looks good man. that tanoe cover isnt going to rub the rails of the bed?

[mcbassin]

Love the new pictures Dennis. Thanks for sharing them.

[trout]

that is beautifull

[raulb24]

awesome truck man, perfect project

[imsuchaman55]

The pics look awesome dennis!! But I still dont think the pics do the truck justice, seeing it in person showed all the attention to detail and how clean of an install it really is. I ended up getting rid of my blue truck I brought by and showed you last year, but picked up a new project a few weeks ago, check it out if you get bored. I think I put it in my signature, but dont know if I did it right. I ended up getting a 5.3 from the guys you told me about at specialized parts planet, so now I am jammin out on getting it cleaned and wired up. Im hoping I can get it all wrapped up by the time the nice weather comes, then I can cruise out and check your finished product out

[silvereagle07]

Pics look nice Dennis.

[Pop's C-10]

nice choice on tha wheel

[justpball]

Looks amazing bro! Love the Bed cover!
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[FRENCHBLUE72]

Truck turned out great congrats...

[killerpickup]

I wonder if I may pick your brain on a rumer I read recently about being able to swap lite duty van front hubs for the 1/2 ton 5on5 to get the 5 on 4.3/4 bolt pattern.

[SS From the "Wood"]

Dennis,

I know you've heard it all throughout your build, but dude... your truck & determination to complete it, is very inspiring. I'm about to undertake a project of this magnitude as well, and will remember you and your build all the while. Often asking myself, I'm sure, WWDD? LOL!

It really goes to show that having a wide knowledge base to draw from, even for guys w/ only a little know how, is priceless. My hat's off to you, and the band of die hard square lovers on this board.

Thanks for sharing your experience, and would love to put the pedal through the floor someday lined up next to you!

-Shannon

[menace121978]

thank you so much guys!!!!!

i have been super busy trying to put the final finishing touches on her. i also entered into the sacramento autorama coming up feb. 17th. it'll be her first show!! here's just a little tease of what ive been doing....

[menace121978]

heres a few of the start of the stereo install.... keep in mind this is just roughing it in.

[OLDIRON69]

Do the cold air intakes give you much gain for the buck?

[mcbassin]

Looks great!

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

Do the cold air intakes give you much gain for the buck?

im not sure buddy. the main reason i went with it is because at the time i thought it would be alot easier hooking up rather than the big ass air box

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks great!

thanks brother!! im trying to figure out how to get these videos posted

[menace121978]

[menace121978]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=UD4pPlkpNhg

she put down 330hp to the tires and a beastly 380 torque!!!!

[menace121978]

VIDEO0001 - YouTube

[SS From the "Wood"]

"She ain't no joke son."

[54Caddy]

dang thats good man. Would be nice too see your truck at autorama but dont think ill be making it this year. You should go to the cpp show and the brothers truck show this year or the big local one dangerzone.

[mcbassin]

That sounds great! How did the numbers come out before and after tune?

[nlped]

Very NICE!!!! Now paint the bed cover!!!