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menace121978 · 01-29-2010, 09:20 AM

i'll take some pics today. i double checked Bob's part #'s to mine then the part #'s on my reciept to the jcwhitney #;s all the same. might have to make a bracket or something for it...

glock35ipsc · 01-29-2010, 10:09 AM

You keep mentioning that it won't fit "between" the frame rails. I think you might be mounting it wrong. It mounts to the top rail, and sort of lays down so-to-speak. Then again, the mounting position might be slightly different from 73-80 and 81-87.

menace121978 · 01-29-2010, 10:47 AM

i gottcha... i was trying to mount it like i mounted the other on. right on the frame rail. thanks Bob.

glock35ipsc · 01-29-2010, 10:58 AM

One more taken a little farther back.

STOCKISH · 01-29-2010, 11:19 AM

Super Bob to the rescue. Thanks man.

glock35ipsc · 01-29-2010, 11:27 AM

menace121978 · 01-29-2010, 10:22 PM

its family night tonight but i did get more done today. i'll post up pics tomorrow.

Gerald, good talking to you man the frc's are going to turn out SICK!! (draggin86)Billy, good meeting you and thanks for all the help. you make this stuff look EASY! (54caddy)Brandon good meeting you too man. your truck is sweet!

Driveway Dreams · 01-29-2010, 11:07 PM

You bet man, you too. Hopefully it will be some good inspiration for you.

54Caddy · 01-29-2010, 11:15 PM

thanks man, yours will be alot nicer, are you going to use the idea of the engine covers that i told you?? hahah if you do im going to trademark them ahahahaha

draggin86 · 01-29-2010, 11:52 PM

Haha thanks man... i been there quite a few times i know it is.. it comes to me a lot easier now! truck looks great by the way!

54Caddy · 01-30-2010, 09:36 PM

hell its not even a truck its just a frame and it looks damn good..

menace121978 · 01-31-2010, 08:37 AM

alright guys here's the pics! the trans is out of a '05 3/4 ton so i got lucky on the fluid i used in the torque converter. mobil 1 full synthetic. and here's the motor mounts.

menace121978 · 01-31-2010, 08:45 AM

on my clam shell i wont have to cut out the hump because it actually goes the opposite way most do and the plates sit flush. yesterday i picked up a new tool box from my neighbor and cut the work bench so it would fit. i cleaned up the garage and organized the tools.

menace121978 · 01-31-2010, 08:57 AM

so yesterday Billy(draggin86) come over and took a look at the engine stands. we decided that it would be easier to just move the frame stands back 2" and weld on a 1/4" plate to the front x member. this is just basicly a modded "FRED MOD". Billy made a template out of cardboard to follow the lines of the x member and engine stand. We just measured back 2 1/8" from the orig. location. He also took the adaptor plate and cut off the triangle part. i have pics on my phone he sent but cant get them on here. Monday we are going to weld the piece on and bolt everything up so we can get some measurements for a tranny x member.

menace121978 · 01-31-2010, 09:13 AM

i still need to pick up my trans dip stick tube, fly wheel cover, and a few othe misc parts from Parts Planet. I have also been planning out the smoothing of the firewall and painting it and line x'ing the bottom of the cab after i weld in my patch panel so i can get the cab on.

my plan is by spring to have the cab mounted with the fire wall smoothed and painted Red Jewel and the underside coated so i can hook up the electrical and gauges and fire this motor up. I am really stoked!! If the weather stays like this ITS ON!!

STOCKISH · 01-31-2010, 12:45 PM

Looks awesome man. Thats exactly how I did my engine stand. Just seemed easier for me to do here at home without alot of fab tools. Glad to see your progress. Looks great!

mcbassin · 01-31-2010, 12:52 PM

Looking Great!

54Caddy · 01-31-2010, 12:59 PM

damn i was going to cruise by yesterday too but landed up working on electrical problems on my buddys car, going to be working on it today or you have to work??

Driveway Dreams · 01-31-2010, 01:08 PM

Looks great dude! Love that bright aluminum color, it will really pop in the engine bay. That was a great idea.

JohnC · 01-31-2010, 04:06 PM

I agree with Gerald that is going to look good in there man.

glock35ipsc · 01-31-2010, 04:22 PM

Looking awesome brother!! There are a bunch of ways to make that mount work, and yours will do perfectly! And put me in line with the "engine and trans looks fab" crowd!!

v502 · 01-31-2010, 06:44 PM

I haven't been on the forum that much lately but you done some amazing job buddy keep up the good work

Jonboy · 01-31-2010, 09:36 PM

Looks great, Dennis.

menace121978 · 02-01-2010, 12:07 AM

thanks alot for all the compliments guys!

Driveway Dreams · 02-01-2010, 07:52 PM

You gonna make any progress today or you gonna be having jell-o shots watching a good game of guess who?

I got the mail today. I will let you know but that should do it. As soon as the rest comes I will get rolling big dog!

01-29-2010, 09:20 AM	#701
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i'll take some pics today. i double checked Bob's part #'s to mine then the part #'s on my reciept to the jcwhitney #;s all the same. might have to make a bracket or something for it... __________________ "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

01-29-2010, 10:09 AM	#702
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) You keep mentioning that it won't fit "between" the frame rails. I think you might be mounting it wrong. It mounts to the top rail, and sort of lays down so-to-speak. Then again, the mounting position might be slightly different from 73-80 and 81-87. Attached Images __________________ *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

01-29-2010, 10:47 AM	#703
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i gottcha... i was trying to mount it like i mounted the other on. right on the frame rail. 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

01-29-2010, 10:58 AM	#704
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) One more taken a little farther back. Attached Images __________________ *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

01-29-2010, 11:19 AM	#705
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Super Bob to the rescue. Thanks man. __________________ --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.

01-29-2010, 11:27 AM	#706
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) __________________ *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

01-29-2010, 10:22 PM	#707
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) its family night tonight but i did get more done today. i'll post up pics tomorrow. Gerald, good talking to you man the frc's are going to turn out SICK!! (draggin86)Billy, good meeting you and thanks for all the help. you make this stuff look EASY! (54caddy)Brandon good meeting you too man. your truck is sweet! __________________ "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; 01-29-2010 at 11:46 PM.

01-29-2010, 11:07 PM	#708
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) You bet man, you too. Hopefully it will be some good inspiration for you. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-29-2010, 11:15 PM	#709
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks man, yours will be alot nicer, are you going to use the idea of the engine covers that i told you?? hahah if you do im going to trademark them ahahahaha __________________ ..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

01-29-2010, 11:52 PM	#710
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Haha thanks man... i been there quite a few times i know it is.. it comes to me a lot easier now! truck looks great by the way!

01-30-2010, 09:36 PM	#711
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hell its not even a truck its just a frame and it looks damn good.. __________________ ..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

01-31-2010, 08:37 AM	#712
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) alright guys here's the pics! the trans is out of a '05 3/4 ton so i got lucky on the fluid i used in the torque converter. mobil 1 full synthetic. and here's the motor mounts. 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 Last edited by menace121978; 01-31-2010 at 08:41 AM.

01-31-2010, 08:45 AM	#713
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) on my clam shell i wont have to cut out the hump because it actually goes the opposite way most do and the plates sit flush. yesterday i picked up a new tool box from my neighbor and cut the work bench so it would fit. i cleaned up the garage and organized the tools. 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

01-31-2010, 08:57 AM	#714
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) so yesterday Billy(draggin86) come over and took a look at the engine stands. we decided that it would be easier to just move the frame stands back 2" and weld on a 1/4" plate to the front x member. this is just basicly a modded "FRED MOD". Billy made a template out of cardboard to follow the lines of the x member and engine stand. We just measured back 2 1/8" from the orig. location. He also took the adaptor plate and cut off the triangle part. i have pics on my phone he sent but cant get them on here. Monday we are going to weld the piece on and bolt everything up so we can get some measurements for a tranny x member. 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

01-31-2010, 09:13 AM	#715
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i still need to pick up my trans dip stick tube, fly wheel cover, and a few othe misc parts from Parts Planet. I have also been planning out the smoothing of the firewall and painting it and line x'ing the bottom of the cab after i weld in my patch panel so i can get the cab on. my plan is by spring to have the cab mounted with the fire wall smoothed and painted Red Jewel and the underside coated so i can hook up the electrical and gauges and fire this motor up. I am really stoked!! If the weather stays like this ITS ON!! __________________ "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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01-31-2010, 12:45 PM	#716
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks awesome man. Thats exactly how I did my engine stand. Just seemed easier for me to do here at home without alot of fab tools. Glad to see your progress. Looks great! __________________ --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.

01-31-2010, 12:52 PM	#717
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking Great! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-31-2010, 12:59 PM	#718
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) damn i was going to cruise by yesterday too but landed up working on electrical problems on my buddys car, going to be working on it today or you have to work?? __________________ ..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

01-31-2010, 01:08 PM	#719
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks great dude! Love that bright aluminum color, it will really pop in the engine bay. That was a great idea. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-31-2010, 04:06 PM	#720
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I agree with Gerald that is going to look good in there man.

01-31-2010, 04:22 PM	#721
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) Looking awesome brother!! There are a bunch of ways to make that mount work, and yours will do perfectly! And put me in line with the "engine and trans looks fab" crowd!! __________________ *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

01-31-2010, 06:44 PM	#722
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I haven't been on the forum that much lately but you done some amazing job buddy keep up the good work __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

01-31-2010, 09:36 PM	#723
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02-01-2010, 12:07 AM	#724
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks alot for all the compliments guys! __________________ "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

02-01-2010, 07:52 PM	#725
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) You gonna make any progress today or you gonna be having jell-o shots watching a good game of guess who? I got the mail today. I will let you know but that should do it. As soon as the rest comes I will get rolling big dog! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

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