Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) - Page 35 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

STOCKISH · 02-24-2010, 11:54 PM

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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.

draggin86 · 02-24-2010, 11:15 PM

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

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

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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!

menace121978 · 02-25-2010, 09:02 AM

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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...

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

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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.

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 ...

Thealien · 02-25-2010, 07:47 AM

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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!!

lownfast · 02-26-2010, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

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!!

Where can i find the quick disconnect to AN fittings for the trans? Do you have a part # ? thanks

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.

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

JohnC · 02-25-2010, 12:53 PM

Great progress man. Looking good!

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.

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!

**nlped** · 02-25-2010, 05:37 PM

SweeT!

mcbassin · 02-26-2010, 12:18 AM

Looking like some good progress out west!

Oldschool82 · 02-26-2010, 03:20 AM

Thought I'd come check out your ride since you were nice enough to check out my thread. all I can say is ...nice truck..looks like you have really spent a lot of time on it. maybe mine will get on up there with yours one day.

menace121978 · 02-26-2010, 10:03 AM

thanks for all the great comments guys!

i need some help though... i went to napa yesterday in search of a 3/8 npt coolant sensor. all they have listed is the 1/2. i honestly think the 1/2" is too big because of the flange on the exhaust manifold and i dont want to use the adaptor. they did find a 3/8 sensor but the ohms at 220* is different than the stock one. i didnt get it because i want the gauges to be a direct replacement(autometer). what 3/8" sensor should i go with? any vehicle years or part #'s?

ive been just gathering supplies and had to order the extended floor pan from captkaos since the 1st one i got is too small. still waiting on the back ordered twist-tite high psi hose from summit and the trans x member. need to order a radiator( natural finish, inlet/outlet on pass. side, with e-fans and trans cooler) order the s&p headers, and send the harness out. $$'s going to start flying...

glock35ipsc · 02-26-2010, 01:15 PM

AIRTEX Part #1T1008, or Standard Motor Products #TS76T. 1979 - 1995. Which is OK since you will be running a 90-91 cluster anyhow.

glock35ipsc · 02-26-2010, 01:16 PM

Oh wait, I just re-read and saw that you will be using Autometer gauges? Then use whatever sender comes with the gauges.

02-24-2010, 11:15 PM	#2
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!

02-25-2010, 03:16 PM	#6
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.

02-24-2010, 11:18 PM	#7
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	#10
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	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	#11
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, 12:53 PM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Great progress man. Looking good!

02-25-2010, 09:38 AM	#13
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	#14
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	#15
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02-25-2010, 12:47 PM	#16
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, 03:32 PM	#17
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02-25-2010, 03:59 PM	#18
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	#19
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02-26-2010, 12:18 AM	#21
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02-26-2010, 03:20 AM	#22
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thought I'd come check out your ride since you were nice enough to check out my thread. all I can say is ...nice truck..looks like you have really spent a lot of time on it. maybe mine will get on up there with yours one day.

02-26-2010, 10:03 AM	#23
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks for all the great comments guys! i need some help though... i went to napa yesterday in search of a 3/8 npt coolant sensor. all they have listed is the 1/2. i honestly think the 1/2" is too big because of the flange on the exhaust manifold and i dont want to use the adaptor. they did find a 3/8 sensor but the ohms at 220* is different than the stock one. i didnt get it because i want the gauges to be a direct replacement(autometer). what 3/8" sensor should i go with? any vehicle years or part #'s? ive been just gathering supplies and had to order the extended floor pan from captkaos since the 1st one i got is too small. still waiting on the back ordered twist-tite high psi hose from summit and the trans x member. need to order a radiator( natural finish, inlet/outlet on pass. side, with e-fans and trans cooler) order the s&p headers, and send the harness out. $$'s going to start flying... __________________ "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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