Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) - Page 24 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JohnC · 01-16-2010, 09:00 AM

I know you have been giving me grief about actual updates, and pics. Well......

glock35ipsc · 01-16-2010, 12:18 PM

Um yeah......... the welder.....

Driveway Dreams · 01-17-2010, 12:20 AM

Get out a camera and take some pictures!

menace121978 · 01-17-2010, 09:38 AM

soon as the mounts and headers get here i'll snap a ton of pics for ya buddy.

there's really nothing to take pics of that i havent already. could take a few of the "treats" our new puppy has been leaving on the carpet in the garage. Amy just loves thinking of me out there working on the truck and rolling around in it!

every time i see her snickering out in the garage i know what she's thinking. reminds me i have to get some new carpet out there this spring.

STOCKISH · 01-17-2010, 11:02 AM

Cant wait to see it sitting in the chassis.

One step at a time.

JohnC · 01-17-2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

soon as the mounts and headers get here i'll snap a ton of pics for ya buddy.

there's really nothing to take pics of that i havent already. could take a few of the "treats" our new puppy has been leaving on the carpet in the garage. Amy just loves thinking of me out there working on the truck and rolling around in it!

every time i see her snickering out in the garage i know what she's thinking. reminds me i have to get some new carpet out there this spring.

Yeah us too. "I'm getting a new pair of boots!"

glock35ipsc · 01-19-2010, 11:29 PM

Ah-hem.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382076

JohnC · 01-20-2010, 09:49 AM

Bob are you going around posting that in everyone's threads?

I think he's a little excited.

STOCKISH · 01-20-2010, 10:32 AM

He didnt post it in my thread? pouting I guess he doesnt care if I have A/C or not.

Those look like they'll be the ticket for sure.

glock35ipsc · 01-20-2010, 10:31 AM

That was the plan last night, until I got distracted by a sick cat.

Yeah, just a little excited!!

menace121978 · 01-20-2010, 10:50 AM

holy moly! thats great news! so i can just get the plates and not have to notch the frame?? and i dont need those expensive mounts from brp!!!

STOCKISH · 01-20-2010, 10:55 AM

I dont feel so bad about just using the mount adapter plates now. Not having to notch the frame will be awesome.

menace121978 · 01-20-2010, 08:12 PM

well, i ordered my adaptor plates today!! finally! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-C...item414be1ab50 just have to do the "FRED" mod to them so the a/c compressor clears and hope a "best board buddy" can find the template or origional piece for the engine stand mod!

what kinda motor mounts should i go with? isnt there some that dont have the hump in them?

STOCKISH · 01-20-2010, 10:31 PM

just have to do the "FRED" mod to them so the a/c compressor clears and hope a "best board buddy" can find the template or origional piece for the engine stand mod!

Thats what I'm screamin.

glock35ipsc · 01-20-2010, 10:58 PM

Y'all got lucky! I can't find the paper template, but I did find the one extra metal one I cut!

I'll get it cleaned up and make another paper template and get a handful of them made up. Damn, how many swaps do we have going on the are gonna use the factory AC pump?

I'm heading downstairs to lift, so I'll add them up later.

STOCKISH · 01-21-2010, 12:13 AM

Using the factory compressor here. Will gladly PayPal you the cash to send me a metal one if you have time.

glock35ipsc · 01-21-2010, 12:16 AM

Don't worry, I'll make plenty! I just need some addresses PM'd to me.

fpjr0 · 01-22-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Y'all got lucky! I can't find the paper template, but I did find the one extra metal one I cut!

I'll get it cleaned up and make another paper template and get a handful of them made up. Damn, how many swaps do we have going on the are gonna use the factory AC pump?

.

glock would you be interested on sending a cut metal piece for the "fred" mod, actually how much would you need to send a "fred" kit

and a set of adapter plates with the passenger side already cut and drill?

menace121978 · 01-21-2010, 12:22 AM

STOCKISH · 01-21-2010, 09:34 AM

Thank you kind sir. If you are making these out of metal, PM me your PayPal and how much $ you desire please sir.

glock35ipsc · 01-21-2010, 10:24 AM

I'll only need enough to cover shipping, and we'll worry about that when I know what it will be.

menace121978 · 01-21-2010, 10:35 AM

wow! what a guy

thanks Bob!

glock35ipsc · 01-21-2010, 11:41 AM

Take a look at this pic of pcmcobra's truck. It's hard to tell if there is enough clearance or not:

The #2 cylinder tube (very front one) looks to turns straight back where it passes the upper rear corner of the clamshell, right under the #2 cylinder spark plug. So, it looks like if there was any interference, it would be with the top of the clamshell. But if that is the case, look at this pic of mine with the relocated mount:

If you needed to, it looks like you could literally cut the top rear corner off of the clamshell and fill it back in to make room for the tube to pass by.

Clear as mud?

menace121978 · 01-21-2010, 11:55 AM

i gotcha... looks like there's enough clearance. the difference in pcm's mounts is that his sits farther back than Fred's right? i have an old clam shell i'll go find today and take a look at. i think its in the bed...

just wondering, how close is the firewall to the engine in Fred?

glock35ipsc · 01-21-2010, 12:27 PM

His mounts are the same ones I used, from Car Shop Inc. The only difference is the mod I did to move the pass side rubber mount back. His rubber mount is in the "normal" position for these plates (green triangle). I moved my pass side back (red triangle), and cut the front of the plate off to make clearance for the AC bracket (white line), but the drivers side is unchanged.

As for firewall clearance, I probably have just slightly more than the SBC:

01-16-2010, 09:00 AM	#1
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01-17-2010, 12:20 AM	#3
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01-17-2010, 09:38 AM	#4
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) soon as the mounts and headers get here i'll snap a ton of pics for ya buddy. there's really nothing to take pics of that i havent already. could take a few of the "treats" our new puppy has been leaving on the carpet in the garage. Amy just loves thinking of me out there working on the truck and rolling around in it! every time i see her snickering out in the garage i know what she's thinking. reminds me i have to get some new carpet out there this spring. __________________ "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

01-17-2010, 11:02 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) Cant wait to see it sitting in the chassis. One step at a time. __________________ --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.

01-19-2010, 11:29 PM	#7
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Ah-hem..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382076 __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 01-19-2010 at 11:30 PM.

01-16-2010, 12:18 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Um yeah......... the welder..... __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-20-2010, 09:49 AM	#8
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Bob are you going around posting that in everyone's threads? I think he's a little excited.

01-20-2010, 10:32 AM	#9
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) He didnt post it in my thread? pouting I guess he doesnt care if I have A/C or not. Those look like they'll be the ticket for sure. __________________ --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.

01-20-2010, 10:31 AM	#10
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) That was the plan last night, until I got distracted by a sick cat. Yeah, just a little excited!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 01-20-2010 at 10:32 AM.

01-20-2010, 10:50 AM	#11
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) holy moly! thats great news! so i can just get the plates and not have to notch the frame?? and i dont need those expensive mounts from brp!!! __________________ "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

01-20-2010, 10:55 AM	#12
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I dont feel so bad about just using the mount adapter plates now. Not having to notch the frame will be awesome. __________________ --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.

01-20-2010, 08:12 PM	#13
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) well, i ordered my adaptor plates today!! finally! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-C...item414be1ab50 just have to do the "FRED" mod to them so the a/c compressor clears and hope a "best board buddy" can find the template or origional piece for the engine stand mod! what kinda motor mounts should i go with? isnt there some that dont have the hump in them? __________________ "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

01-20-2010, 10:31 PM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) just have to do the "FRED" mod to them so the a/c compressor clears and hope a "best board buddy" can find the template or origional piece for the engine stand mod! Thats what I'm screamin. __________________ --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.

01-20-2010, 10:58 PM	#15
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Y'all got lucky! I can't find the paper template, but I did find the one extra metal one I cut! I'll get it cleaned up and make another paper template and get a handful of them made up. Damn, how many swaps do we have going on the are gonna use the factory AC pump? I'm heading downstairs to lift, so I'll add them up later. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-21-2010, 12:13 AM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Using the factory compressor here. Will gladly PayPal you the cash to send me a metal one if you have time. __________________ --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.



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01-21-2010, 12:16 AM	#17
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Don't worry, I'll make plenty! I just need some addresses PM'd to me. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-21-2010, 12:22 AM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) __________________ "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

01-21-2010, 09:34 AM	#20
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thank you kind sir. If you are making these out of metal, PM me your PayPal and how much $ you desire please sir. __________________ --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.

01-21-2010, 10:24 AM	#21
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I'll only need enough to cover shipping, and we'll worry about that when I know what it will be. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-21-2010, 10:35 AM	#22
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) wow! what a guy thanks Bob! __________________ "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

01-21-2010, 11:41 AM	#23
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Take a look at this pic of pcmcobra's truck. It's hard to tell if there is enough clearance or not: The #2 cylinder tube (very front one) looks to turns straight back where it passes the upper rear corner of the clamshell, right under the #2 cylinder spark plug. So, it looks like if there was any interference, it would be with the top of the clamshell. But if that is the case, look at this pic of mine with the relocated mount: If you needed to, it looks like you could literally cut the top rear corner off of the clamshell and fill it back in to make room for the tube to pass by. Clear as mud? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

01-21-2010, 11:55 AM	#24
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i gotcha... looks like there's enough clearance. the difference in pcm's mounts is that his sits farther back than Fred's right? i have an old clam shell i'll go find today and take a look at. i think its in the bed... just wondering, how close is the firewall to the engine in Fred? __________________ "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 Last edited by menace121978; 01-21-2010 at 11:57 AM.

01-21-2010, 12:27 PM	#25
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) His mounts are the same ones I used, from Car Shop Inc. The only difference is the mod I did to move the pass side rubber mount back. His rubber mount is in the "normal" position for these plates (green triangle). I moved my pass side back (red triangle), and cut the front of the plate off to make clearance for the AC bracket (white line), but the drivers side is unchanged. As for firewall clearance, I probably have just slightly more than the SBC: __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

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