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glock35ipsc · 02-19-2010, 07:03 PM

LineX RULZ!

**nlped** · 02-19-2010, 07:06 PM

I haven't ever done the underside of a vehicle, but I did LineX the entire interior of my weekend '79 CJ-5 14 years ago. And, it still looks like new!

54Caddy · 02-19-2010, 09:29 PM

hum i always thought that lizard skin was hard also, i dont know maybe im wrong.

menace121978 · 02-21-2010, 08:39 AM

well i got the oil block off plate yesterday and the adaptor for the oil sending unit

also sold my edelbrock shorties late last night from cl... $200

now it would be nice if the guy would come get the motor and trans. Just an FYI....anyone running the block off plate from nook and tranny in place of the oil cooler lines you have to take about a 1/4" off the bolts for them to seat.

79gmc5.3 · 02-28-2010, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

well i got the oil block off plate yesterday and the adaptor for the oil sending unit

also sold my edelbrock shorties late last night from cl... $200

now it would be nice if the guy would come get the motor and trans. Just an FYI....anyone running the block off plate from nook and tranny in place of the oil cooler lines you have to take about a 1/4" off the bolts for them to seat.

Hey Dennis do you know anybody else that sells that block off plate or the one with the 1/8' npt in it Nook and Tranny must be out and I need one.

menace121978 · 02-21-2010, 08:44 AM

hope today to get a little bit of work done on the firewall and fix the little bit of rust on the floor. still waiting on the xmember and fuel lines. should be here soon

54Caddy · 02-21-2010, 03:39 PM

ah man ignore the pm. didnt see that you sold them o well ill have to save my pennies and order some.

mcbassin · 02-21-2010, 06:50 PM

Looking Good!

Driveway Dreams · 02-21-2010, 07:13 PM

Looking good man! Sorry no real update to show you...the snow and cold make it hard to work in the garage for long. And after I replaced the mirror on my sister in law's car (she took it out on her garage) I was done in the cold. But I am making progress.

STOCKISH · 02-21-2010, 09:16 PM

Looking great buddy!

silvereagle07 · 02-22-2010, 11:07 AM

Looking great Dennis. Where are you going to attatch the tranny dipstick?

79gmc5.3 · 02-22-2010, 07:18 PM

Dennis, build is looking! All these small thing are just one step closer to D-Day

menace121978 · 02-22-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Looking great Dennis. Where are you going to attatch the tranny dipstick?

i was thinking about just tapping the bolt hole on the bell housing since there isnt threads on the block... ideas?

and thanks for all the nice comments guys!!

STOCKISH · 02-22-2010, 11:59 PM

Dennis, I think I would tap the hole in the bellhousing and add a stud to mount the tube. I dont think I would drill and tap the block though. Just the bellhousing should be fine since the tube wont need much to hold it in place.

Thealien · 02-23-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i was thinking about just tapping the bolt hole on the bell housing since there isnt threads on the block... ideas?

and thanks for all the nice comments guys!!

The correct dipstick goes to the hole just to the right. Might be able to pick one up cheap? I could take a picture for you if you would like?

menace121978 · 02-23-2010, 08:19 AM

thats what i was thinking...

menace121978 · 02-23-2010, 08:35 AM

i'd apprieciate that alien. i just grabbed this one thinking they are all the same. i'd be more comfortable knowing its the right one.

STOCKISH · 02-23-2010, 09:04 AM

Dennis, if you get a different one let me know what the part number is so I can do the same. Or send me yours and I'll fab it to work.

menace121978 · 02-23-2010, 09:18 AM

you got it buddy...

Thealien · 02-23-2010, 09:35 AM

Next time I go to the garage I will take a couple of pictures. If there is a part number on it I will get it. There is a 10mm bolt that goes in the hole to attach the transmission to the engine. There is an 8mm stud that comes out the head of that bolt that the transmission dipstick tube goes on then a nut holds it on.

Here is s great place to look up part numbers
IT TAKES A LITTLE SEARCHING THOUGH

THIS LOOKS LIKE THE TUBE

AND THIS APPEARS TO BE THE DIPSTICK

I'll check those part numbers when I go to the garage.

Driveway Dreams · 02-23-2010, 11:40 AM

As long as the OE dipstick will fit in the truck, I say use it. No sense making new holes if you don't need to.

85burb · 02-23-2010, 11:39 PM

Sorry to but in but do the factory manifolds fit in a square body good? Nice work buy the way.

menace121978 · 02-24-2010, 06:21 AM

your not butting in man... yes they actually fit great but the passengerside frame rail needs to be notched just a little bit. a shape like ( about 1/4".

late night last night

draggin86 came by and we got the floor pan cut out!

Amy took a few pics that i'll post after work. i have to get to work. crazy... i was up till 11pm slept till 2am and going to work by 3am! have a good day guys!!

oh yea, i got my fuel line flared in the mail today!thanks Bob

and i sent a message to the trans Xmember guy asking what was up and he responded in less than an hour and said sorry for the delay we'll throw in a tranny mount for free and it will be shipped as soon as the paint dries!(tomorrow) awesome service

85burb · 02-24-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

your not butting in man... yes they actually fit great but the passengerside frame rail needs to be notched just a little bit. a shape like ( about 1/4".

late night last night

draggin86 came by and we got the floor pan cut out!

Amy took a few pics that i'll post after work. i have to get to work. crazy... i was up till 11pm slept till 2am and going to work by 3am! have a good day guys!!

oh yea, i got my fuel line flared in the mail today!thanks Bob

and i sent a message to the trans Xmember guy asking what was up and he responded in less than an hour and said sorry for the delay we'll throw in a tranny mount for free and it will be shipped as soon as the paint dries!(tomorrow) awesome service

With that being said a set of truck shorty headers may fit good? Thanks for the info.

Thealien · 02-24-2010, 01:47 PM

Here are some pictures for you!

showing how the bracket looks

side view showing how it bolts to the specisl bolt

And the part number off the tube itself

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nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I haven't ever done the underside of a vehicle, but I did LineX the entire interior of my weekend '79 CJ-5 14 years ago. And, it still looks like new! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 02-19-2010 at 07:07 PM. Reason: can't spell

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02-21-2010, 08:39 AM	#4
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) well i got the oil block off plate yesterday and the adaptor for the oil sending unit also sold my edelbrock shorties late last night from cl... $200 now it would be nice if the guy would come get the motor and trans. Just an FYI....anyone running the block off plate from nook and tranny in place of the oil cooler lines you have to take about a 1/4" off the bolts for them to seat. 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; 02-21-2010 at 08:47 AM.

02-21-2010, 08:44 AM	#6
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hope today to get a little bit of work done on the firewall and fix the little bit of rust on the floor. still waiting on the xmember and fuel lines. should be here soon __________________ "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

02-21-2010, 03:39 PM	#7
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) ah man ignore the pm. didnt see that you sold them o well ill have to save my pennies and order some. __________________ ..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

02-21-2010, 06:50 PM	#8
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02-21-2010, 07:13 PM	#9
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02-21-2010, 09:16 PM	#10
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking great buddy! __________________ --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.

02-22-2010, 11:07 AM	#11
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking great Dennis. Where are you going to attatch the tranny dipstick? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-22-2010, 07:18 PM	#12
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, build is looking! All these small thing are just one step closer to D-Day __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

02-22-2010, 11:59 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) Dennis, I think I would tap the hole in the bellhousing and add a stud to mount the tube. I dont think I would drill and tap the block though. Just the bellhousing should be fine since the tube wont need much to hold it in place. __________________ --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.

02-23-2010, 08:19 AM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thats what i was thinking... __________________ "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

02-23-2010, 08:35 AM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i'd apprieciate that alien. i just grabbed this one thinking they are all the same. i'd be more comfortable knowing its the right one. __________________ "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

02-23-2010, 09:04 AM	#18
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, if you get a different one let me know what the part number is so I can do the same. Or send me yours and I'll fab it to work. __________________ --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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02-23-2010, 09:18 AM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) you got it buddy... __________________ "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

02-23-2010, 09:35 AM	#20
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Next time I go to the garage I will take a couple of pictures. If there is a part number on it I will get it. There is a 10mm bolt that goes in the hole to attach the transmission to the engine. There is an 8mm stud that comes out the head of that bolt that the transmission dipstick tube goes on then a nut holds it on. Here is s great place to look up part numbers IT TAKES A LITTLE SEARCHING THOUGH THIS LOOKS LIKE THE TUBE AND THIS APPEARS TO BE THE DIPSTICK I'll check those part numbers when I go to the garage. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-23-2010, 11:40 AM	#21
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) As long as the OE dipstick will fit in the truck, I say use it. No sense making new holes if you don't need to. __________________ -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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02-24-2010, 06:21 AM	#23
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) your not butting in man... yes they actually fit great but the passengerside frame rail needs to be notched just a little bit. a shape like ( about 1/4". late night last night draggin86 came by and we got the floor pan cut out! Amy took a few pics that i'll post after work. i have to get to work. crazy... i was up till 11pm slept till 2am and going to work by 3am! have a good day guys!! oh yea, i got my fuel line flared in the mail today!thanks Bob and i sent a message to the trans Xmember guy asking what was up and he responded in less than an hour and said sorry for the delay we'll throw in a tranny mount for free and it will be shipped as soon as the paint dries!(tomorrow) awesome service __________________ "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

02-24-2010, 01:47 PM	#25
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Here are some pictures for you! showing how the bracket looks side view showing how it bolts to the specisl bolt And the part number off the tube itself __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

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