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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

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

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.

draggin86 · 02-24-2010, 11:15 PM

All I have to say is Dennis is a spot weld drilling machine!

fpjr0 · 02-24-2010, 11:18 PM

thealien where did you get those fittings on the transmission.. I found some 1/8 18 npt fittings but then I read that they are supposed to be 1/4 18 national pipe straight thread what are those you used? thanks ...

Driveway Dreams · 02-24-2010, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by draggin86

All I have to say is Dennis is a spot weld drilling machine!

He has a passion for his truck that comes from a rich history with it. I am sure that is what motivated him to drill out all the spot welds. Cause it sure wasn't for the enjoyment of drilling...I'd hope.
Dennis, lets see the pictures man!

STOCKISH · 02-24-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

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

This looks like a 4l60, is it the same for the 4l80? My 80 doesnt have the cooler fittings on top of one another, thats why I am asking.

Thealien · 02-25-2010, 07:41 AM

Yes mine is a 4L60 but a 4L80 will attach the same but I believe to be a different part number.

If you go to the first link in my post above (it takes a little searching though) compnine. Click on the left panel where it says chevy light truck. Then click the year that the transmission is for. Then go through until you see a picture of a transmission. You will look at a bunch of additional pictures until you see one with a picture of a dipstick and then click on that picture. Below that picture will be a list with all the part numbers.

You can then just take that part number to a dealer, GMparts direct, bygmpartsworldwide, or ask for one at your local pick and pull. The tube only lists for about $20. Its the dipstick that is expensive but they are the locking type with the red cap/lever.

Thealien · 02-25-2010, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fpjr0

thealien where did you get those fittings on the transmission.. I found some 1/8 18 npt fittings but then I read that they are supposed to be 1/4 18 national pipe straight thread what are those you used? thanks ...

My local transmission shop got them for me. Be advised they are not national pipe taper thread. You can crack your transmission if you install NPT too tight. Transmission cooler line fittings on these newer transmissions are NPST national pipe straight thread. My fittings are to inverted flare so I can try to use my original cooler lines.

If you are going AN fittings they make an adapter to go from the factory quick disconnect to the AN Or they also make AN to NPST.

Fittings which are linked to in my swap thread!!

menace121978 · 02-25-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by draggin86

All I have to say is Dennis is a spot weld drilling machine!

good times! thanks again for the help bro. i'll bbq up a few steaks for us next time

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

He has a passion for his truck that comes from a rich history with it. I am sure that is what motivated him to drill out all the spot welds. Cause it sure wasn't for the enjoyment of drilling...I'd hope.
Dennis, lets see the pictures man!

I LOVE DRILLING!!

dont let him kid ya Gerald, he drilled quit a few also

i have to see whats up with my camera... doesnt want to down load onto the computer.

Alien, thanks for the pics man. wierd that there is so many different style dip sticks. i'll either mod this one or put a few threads in the bell housing...

menace121978 · 02-25-2010, 09:36 AM

either the camera or the computers acting up. cant tell it where to put the pics! so i have to search for them... btw, Amy took these so of course im in them more than the truck

menace121978 · 02-25-2010, 09:38 AM

last of them

menace121978 · 02-25-2010, 09:44 AM

today i have to get some weld through primer, seam sealer, and por15 to coat the inside rocker panel just in case. hope the xmember gets here today so i can get that on. and maybe start cleaning and grinding the fire wall down to weld that seam. my goal is to have everything ready on the fire wall and get painted by the 1st. then off to the line x place for the bottom of the cab. then set her on!

**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2010, 10:11 AM

Great progress. Looks like your moving along...

STOCKISH · 02-25-2010, 12:47 PM

Great work man. Glad to see someone is making progress.

JohnC · 02-25-2010, 12:53 PM

Great progress man. Looking good!

Driveway Dreams · 02-25-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

good times! thanks again for the help bro. i'll bbq up a few steaks for us next time

Do you need some advice about good steaks to grill?

Looks like good progress man, now you can make good use of those Lamborfeeti's you have Mr. Flinstone! Get a face shield too, then you don't have to wrinkle up that face of yours when you are grinding.

STOCKISH · 02-25-2010, 03:16 PM

I have to admit, I kinda laughed at the wrinkled face too! It just always looks funny when people do that. Again, great work.

Driveway Dreams · 02-25-2010, 03:32 PM

It should be his profile picture...or better yet, in a rotating avatar.

I can see it now TRUCK, WRINKLE FACE, TRUCK, WRINKLE FACE.

draggin86 · 02-25-2010, 03:59 PM

Hahaha you guy need to make him that avatar!

silvereagle07 · 02-25-2010, 05:01 PM

Nice progress Dennis!

02-23-2010, 09:18 AM	#851
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	#852
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	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	#853
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.

02-23-2010, 11:39 PM	#854
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sorry to but in but do the factory manifolds fit in a square body good? Nice work buy the way. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

02-24-2010, 06:21 AM	#855
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	#856
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	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

02-24-2010, 11:15 PM	#858
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) All I have to say is Dennis is a spot weld drilling machine!

02-24-2010, 11:18 PM	#859
fpjr0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 202	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thealien where did you get those fittings on the transmission.. I found some 1/8 18 npt fittings but then I read that they are supposed to be 1/4 18 national pipe straight thread what are those you used? thanks ... Last edited by fpjr0; 02-24-2010 at 11:21 PM.

02-25-2010, 07:41 AM	#862
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Yes mine is a 4L60 but a 4L80 will attach the same but I believe to be a different part number. If you go to the first link in my post above (it takes a little searching though) compnine. Click on the left panel where it says chevy light truck. Then click the year that the transmission is for. Then go through until you see a picture of a transmission. You will look at a bunch of additional pictures until you see one with a picture of a dipstick and then click on that picture. Below that picture will be a list with all the part numbers. You can then just take that part number to a dealer, GMparts direct, bygmpartsworldwide, or ask for one at your local pick and pull. The tube only lists for about $20. Its the dipstick that is expensive but they are the locking type with the red cap/lever. __________________ 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

02-25-2010, 09:36 AM	#865
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) either the camera or the computers acting up. cant tell it where to put the pics! so i have to search for them... btw, Amy took these so of course im in them more than the truck 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

02-25-2010, 09:38 AM	#866
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) last of them 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

02-25-2010, 09:44 AM	#867
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) today i have to get some weld through primer, seam sealer, and por15 to coat the inside rocker panel just in case. hope the xmember gets here today so i can get that on. and maybe start cleaning and grinding the fire wall down to weld that seam. my goal is to have everything ready on the fire wall and get painted by the 1st. then off to the line x place for the bottom of the cab. then set her 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

02-25-2010, 10:11 AM	#868
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Great progress. Looks like your moving along... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-25-2010, 12:47 PM	#869
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Great work man. Glad to see someone is making progress. __________________ --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.

02-25-2010, 12:53 PM	#870
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02-25-2010, 03:16 PM	#872
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I have to admit, I kinda laughed at the wrinkled face too! It just always looks funny when people do that. Again, great 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.

02-25-2010, 03:32 PM	#873
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) It should be his profile picture...or better yet, in a rotating avatar. I can see it now TRUCK, WRINKLE FACE, TRUCK, WRINKLE FACE. __________________ -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.

02-25-2010, 03:59 PM	#874
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Hahaha you guy need to make him that avatar!

02-25-2010, 05:01 PM	#875
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