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menace121978 · 03-09-2010, 09:34 AM

DOC chassis did pull through with the trans x member... got her all bolted up!!! heres a few pics.

menace121978 · 03-09-2010, 09:40 AM

i was still in my work clothes! 1 last pic...

btw, i had them make the x member about 3/4" higher than the stock one because with the stock one for some reason the angle was over 5. the pinion angle from the output shaft now is between 4-5 and the rearend angle is between 1-2 so i should be good. i'll remeasure when all the weight is on the chassis.

Cherub · 03-09-2010, 09:42 AM

hahaha you must have read my mine about the driveline angle

menace121978 · 03-09-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherub

hahaha you must have read my mine about the driveline angle

no, what happened with yours?? this had me stressed out!!! i gotcha... read my mind!

also a side note, the trans pan is perfectly level too. 1 thing though... the tranny is off from side to side right at an 1/8th inch... really close. i might loosen the motor and see if i can move it over a little. my ocd gets the best of me sometimes

Cherub · 03-09-2010, 10:23 AM

Here is a post by PCMcobra on his build thread that he had to cut the dumbo ears off the tranny. his pics are a little better than the ones i sent you

pcmcobras S&P headers on a lq4

menace121978 · 03-09-2010, 10:28 AM

thanks Cherub! i'll call him back today and just tell him to shipp'em

JohnC · 03-09-2010, 10:56 AM

Looking good man!

**nlped** · 03-09-2010, 11:04 AM

You are really moving right along. It is going to be AWESOME...absolutely something to be proud of!!!

glock35ipsc · 03-09-2010, 11:24 AM

I'm diggin that color!!! Looks freaking sweet!

SevenSeries · 03-09-2010, 03:40 PM

I looked through this entire thread and read everything, I love what you have done so far and I think this truck will be amazing once you have it finished! Keep up the amazing work

really love it!

bigdnew · 03-09-2010, 06:47 PM

subscribed

54Caddy · 03-09-2010, 09:26 PM

damn it its looking good dennis im going to have to go by again and check out all the progress.

Driveway Dreams · 03-10-2010, 01:27 AM

^

^ Make sure you get home before Amy to grab those headers.

v502 · 03-10-2010, 04:14 PM

The color looks really nice Denice ur truck is almost ready it seems that i relocating my fuel pump same place as yours mine is little upfront and kind of close to the exhaust. I love how your truck is coming up looks so good man keep it up.

menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 10:49 AM

well i finally recieved summits high psi twist tite hose that has been back ordered for over a month. so of course i couldnt wait to start on the fuel system! here's a few pics of it almost done. and some pics of the inner fender and undercoating!!

menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 10:50 AM

more

menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 10:52 AM

fuel system

menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 10:54 AM

1 more...

menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 11:02 AM

what do i put on the middle vent tube on the sending unit? anybody have a pic of what they used?

today i'm going to take a ride out to pick n pull in search of a passengerside inner fender, wire harness out of an '87 for the switching valve and tanks, and take a look at some modern leather bucket seats at Rancho. i also recieved te extended floor pan from captkaos and it wasnt what i had expected... he's going to send me the reg. sized one so i can cut out the brace the goes to the rocker and extend mine. good times

glock35ipsc · 03-11-2010, 11:20 AM

I had thought about using a couple of one-way vents that I had bought for my 68, but I couldn't find them at the time, so I just capped them off. I haven't had any problems so far.

menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 11:25 AM

right on! thanks Bob... that was fast!!

joe231 · 03-11-2010, 11:32 AM

Looks nice Dennis!!!
Coming right along.
That color is very nice also.

What is the Story on the twist tite hose?
How does it work?

LMDGUY · 03-11-2010, 11:32 AM

that kinda looks like EFI fuel line with high preasure clamps.. is that the Summit stuff?

menace121978 · 03-11-2010, 11:37 AM

thats it guys. summit has something called twist-tite hoses and fittings. its rated at something crazy like 250psi. you dont need the fittings they sell just the clamps for fuel injection. the hose is pretty cheap but it was on back order for over a month.

rongstad · 03-11-2010, 11:37 AM

I was thinking of using this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Moros...item5ad7d5d008

or this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GAS-T...item35a7059b88

although Bob's option is cheaper.......

03-09-2010, 09:34 AM	#1
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) DOC chassis did pull through with the trans x member... got her all bolted up!!! heres a few pics. 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

03-09-2010, 09:40 AM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i was still in my work clothes! 1 last pic... btw, i had them make the x member about 3/4" higher than the stock one because with the stock one for some reason the angle was over 5. the pinion angle from the output shaft now is between 4-5 and the rearend angle is between 1-2 so i should be good. i'll remeasure when all the weight is on the chassis. 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

03-09-2010, 09:42 AM	#3
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hahaha you must have read my mine about the driveline angle __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-09-2010, 10:23 AM	#5
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Here is a post by PCMcobra on his build thread that he had to cut the dumbo ears off the tranny. his pics are a little better than the ones i sent you pcmcobras S&P headers on a lq4 __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-09-2010, 10:28 AM	#6
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks Cherub! i'll call him back today and just tell him to shipp'em __________________ "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

03-09-2010, 10:56 AM	#7
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03-09-2010, 11:04 AM	#8
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) You are really moving right along. It is going to be AWESOME...absolutely something to be proud of!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-09-2010, 11:24 AM	#9
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) I'm diggin that color!!! Looks freaking sweet! __________________ *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

03-09-2010, 03:40 PM	#10
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I looked through this entire thread and read everything, I love what you have done so far and I think this truck will be amazing once you have it finished! Keep up the amazing work really love it!

03-09-2010, 06:47 PM	#11
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03-10-2010, 04:14 PM	#14
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) The color looks really nice Denice ur truck is almost ready it seems that i relocating my fuel pump same place as yours mine is little upfront and kind of close to the exhaust. I love how your truck is coming up looks so good man keep it up. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

03-11-2010, 10:49 AM	#15
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) well i finally recieved summits high psi twist tite hose that has been back ordered for over a month. so of course i couldnt wait to start on the fuel system! here's a few pics of it almost done. and some pics of the inner fender and undercoating!! 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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03-11-2010, 10:52 AM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) fuel system 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

03-11-2010, 10:54 AM	#18
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 1 more... 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

03-11-2010, 11:02 AM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) what do i put on the middle vent tube on the sending unit? anybody have a pic of what they used? today i'm going to take a ride out to pick n pull in search of a passengerside inner fender, wire harness out of an '87 for the switching valve and tanks, and take a look at some modern leather bucket seats at Rancho. i also recieved te extended floor pan from captkaos and it wasnt what i had expected... he's going to send me the reg. sized one so i can cut out the brace the goes to the rocker and extend mine. good times __________________ "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

03-11-2010, 11:20 AM	#20
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) I had thought about using a couple of one-way vents that I had bought for my 68, but I couldn't find them at the time, so I just capped them off. I haven't had any problems so far. __________________ *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

03-11-2010, 11:25 AM	#21
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) right on! thanks Bob... that was fast!! __________________ "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

03-11-2010, 11:32 AM	#22
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks nice Dennis!!! Coming right along. That color is very nice also. What is the Story on the twist tite hose? How does it work? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) that kinda looks like EFI fuel line with high preasure clamps.. is that the Summit stuff? __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

03-11-2010, 11:37 AM	#24
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thats it guys. summit has something called twist-tite hoses and fittings. its rated at something crazy like 250psi. you dont need the fittings they sell just the clamps for fuel injection. the hose is pretty cheap but it was on back order for over a month. __________________ "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

03-11-2010, 11:37 AM	#25
rongstad Future: 86 on GenIV power! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 105	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I was thinking of using this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Moros...item5ad7d5d008 or this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GAS-T...item35a7059b88 although Bob's option is cheaper....... Last edited by rongstad; 03-11-2010 at 11:38 AM.

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