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fpjr0 · 02-28-2010, 08:52 PM

its cool... might have to adopt a 4l80e or a 6 speed lol to replace my lost family memeber

79gmc5.3 · 02-28-2010, 09:25 PM

Looking good Dennis. Keep up the good work.

79gmc5.3 · 02-28-2010, 09:35 PM

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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 · 03-01-2010, 08:44 AM

sorry buddy... ive been searching all morning for ya. Josh may have another place. i'd just give them a call(nook&tranny) and ask them.

STOCKISH · 03-01-2010, 09:37 PM

Dennis, was S&P able to give you a part number for the headers that was supposed to fit with the 4l80e? I think I am going to go ahead and buy the headers from them instead of using the stock manifolds. That extra power would be nice. Cant wait to see pics of yours installed. As soon as I can see that they fit well I think I will go ahead and order them. If you can give me the part # whenever you can I would really appreciate it. Ooh, the awkard question, how much did they set you back? (sorry)

menace121978 · 03-01-2010, 11:38 PM

its okay man! They were $590.... i think

i just called and talked to phil and told him i had a 4l80e in a square body c10 and he said he was pretty sure he had a set in stock. should be here in a week if they are... 2 weeks if they have to make them. i'll give you a part # when they get here.

in other news... got the trans xmember today and its not right. the pinion angle is like 10-11 degrees. way off... i sent them pics of my stock one and a pic of theirs bolted up and there was like a 3" difference. they are supposed to get back to me tomorrow. really disappointed! until..........

today Draggin86 brought over the painter today!! party!!!! we went over everything on silver. He's the main painter at a huge shop out here. The work ive seen is just SIK!!!! so i have alot of confidence in whats going to happen here. She's going to be Red Jewel Tintcoat. He's going to take the fenders(inner) and core support this weekend and do them up for a sample so i can see his work. all quality stuff(ppg) i'm really excited here... as soon as i finish the firewall he'll take the cab and smooth and paint the firewall. then it will go to lineX and be set on the frame. then he'll take the whole truck and do her up!!

Driveway Dreams · 03-02-2010, 12:22 AM

NICE!!!!!

That is exciting to hear man! Make sure you share your pics...because I know you will have some.

54Caddy · 03-02-2010, 12:31 AM

damn lucky. cant wait to paint mine. what was the exhaust shop you told me to go to really need to get this damn exhaust leak done its annoying.

menace121978 · 03-02-2010, 08:14 AM

Marco muffler is the best exhaust place in town. i text that to you a few days ago?

thanks Gerald!

Cherub · 03-02-2010, 10:02 AM

looking good chief. deffinatly post up some more progress pics once the spraying gets underway.

JohnC · 03-02-2010, 10:23 AM

Awesome to hear about getting the painting rolling man!

79gmc5.3 · 03-02-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

sorry buddy... ive been searching all morning for ya. Josh may have another place. i'd just give them a call(nook&tranny) and ask them.

Hey Dennis no problem. I had seen them on eBay I didn't know they had there own website. They had them. got one on order. Thanks for your help

STOCKISH · 03-02-2010, 10:44 AM

Glad to see the progress. Cant wait to see oics of the cab on the chassis. Is the color you are painting it the original color?

JohnC · 03-02-2010, 10:45 AM

No he's going with the Red Jewel Tintcoat that is on the Trailblazer SS's
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54Caddy · 03-02-2010, 09:40 PM

haha you probably did phone has a mind of its own the past few weeks damn technology ahahah thanks man.

menace121978 · 03-02-2010, 10:05 PM

thanks for posting that up John. what do you guys think of that color? has anyone seen the nissan titan burgandy color. i seen one the other day in the sun and it was amazing.... thinking....

menace121978 · 03-02-2010, 10:24 PM

this is the red jewel tintcoat on the new camaros

STOCKISH · 03-02-2010, 10:50 PM

Looks freakin awesome. That'll look really good man.

79gmc5.3 · 03-02-2010, 11:22 PM

I like!!!!!!!!!!!

Driveway Dreams · 03-03-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Awesome to hear about getting the painting rolling man!

Ah Hem.......Uh John, the rest of the country does things a little different than you guys down there in OK. We SPRAY our paint on.

JohnC · 03-03-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Ah Hem.......Uh John, the rest of the country does things a little different than you guys down there in OK. We SPRAY our paint on.

Oh you professionals, and your technical talk.

I have plenty of paint rollers here at the store, and I can have that truck painted in no time!

Driveway Dreams · 03-03-2010, 10:47 AM

You would probably get coverage faster than me. With your fancy rollers and all.
Dennis, when is the painter taking the cab?

glock35ipsc · 03-03-2010, 11:08 AM

Hey, don't be knocking rolled on Rustolium paint jobs!! I haven't completely ruled it out myself!

menace121978 · 03-03-2010, 04:36 PM

nice!!!

soon as i get a sample of his work and i finish welding up everything he'll take the cab

STOCKISH · 03-04-2010, 10:40 PM

I cant wait to see pics Dennis. If my harness and ecu ever show up I am hoping to update my thread before it is dead.

02-28-2010, 08:52 PM	#901
fpjr0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 202	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) its cool... might have to adopt a 4l80e or a 6 speed lol to replace my lost family memeber

02-28-2010, 09:25 PM	#902
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking good Dennis. Keep up the good work. __________________ 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

03-01-2010, 08:44 AM	#904
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) sorry buddy... ive been searching all morning for ya. Josh may have another place. i'd just give them a call(nook&tranny) and ask 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

03-01-2010, 09:37 PM	#905
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, was S&P able to give you a part number for the headers that was supposed to fit with the 4l80e? I think I am going to go ahead and buy the headers from them instead of using the stock manifolds. That extra power would be nice. Cant wait to see pics of yours installed. As soon as I can see that they fit well I think I will go ahead and order them. If you can give me the part # whenever you can I would really appreciate it. Ooh, the awkard question, how much did they set you back? (sorry) __________________ --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. Last edited by STOCKISH; 03-01-2010 at 10:41 PM.

03-01-2010, 11:38 PM	#906
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) its okay man! They were $590.... i think i just called and talked to phil and told him i had a 4l80e in a square body c10 and he said he was pretty sure he had a set in stock. should be here in a week if they are... 2 weeks if they have to make them. i'll give you a part # when they get here. in other news... got the trans xmember today and its not right. the pinion angle is like 10-11 degrees. way off... i sent them pics of my stock one and a pic of theirs bolted up and there was like a 3" difference. they are supposed to get back to me tomorrow. really disappointed! until.......... today Draggin86 brought over the painter today!! party!!!! we went over everything on silver. He's the main painter at a huge shop out here. The work ive seen is just SIK!!!! so i have alot of confidence in whats going to happen here. She's going to be Red Jewel Tintcoat. He's going to take the fenders(inner) and core support this weekend and do them up for a sample so i can see his work. all quality stuff(ppg) i'm really excited here... as soon as i finish the firewall he'll take the cab and smooth and paint the firewall. then it will go to lineX and be set on the frame. then he'll take the whole truck and do her up!! __________________ "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

03-02-2010, 12:22 AM	#907
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) NICE!!!!! That is exciting to hear man! Make sure you share your pics...because I know you will have some. __________________ -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.

03-02-2010, 12:31 AM	#908
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) damn lucky. cant wait to paint mine. what was the exhaust shop you told me to go to really need to get this damn exhaust leak done its annoying. __________________ ..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

03-02-2010, 08:14 AM	#909
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Marco muffler is the best exhaust place in town. i text that to you a few days ago? thanks Gerald! __________________ "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

03-02-2010, 10:02 AM	#910
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) looking good chief. deffinatly post up some more progress pics once the spraying gets underway. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-02-2010, 10:23 AM	#911
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Awesome to hear about getting the painting rolling man!

03-02-2010, 10:44 AM	#913
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Glad to see the progress. Cant wait to see oics of the cab on the chassis. Is the color you are painting it the original color? __________________ --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.

03-02-2010, 10:45 AM	#914
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) No he's going with the Red Jewel Tintcoat that is on the Trailblazer SS's Last edited by JohnC; 03-02-2010 at 10:47 AM.

03-02-2010, 09:40 PM	#915
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) haha you probably did phone has a mind of its own the past few weeks damn technology ahahah thanks man. __________________ ..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

03-02-2010, 10:05 PM	#916
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks for posting that up John. what do you guys think of that color? has anyone seen the nissan titan burgandy color. i seen one the other day in the sun and it was amazing.... 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

03-02-2010, 10:24 PM	#917
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) this is the red jewel tintcoat on the new camaros 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



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03-02-2010, 10:50 PM	#918
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks freakin awesome. That'll look really good 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.

03-02-2010, 11:22 PM	#919
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I like!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 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

03-03-2010, 10:47 AM	#922
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 would probably get coverage faster than me. With your fancy rollers and all. Dennis, when is the painter taking the cab? __________________ -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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03-03-2010, 04:36 PM	#924
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) nice!!! soon as i get a sample of his work and i finish welding up everything he'll take the cab __________________ "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

03-04-2010, 10:40 PM	#925
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I cant wait to see pics Dennis. If my harness and ecu ever show up I am hoping to update my thread before it is dead. __________________ --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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