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glock35ipsc · 06-16-2009, 10:24 AM

A new complete set of planetarys are over $100. So if a yard will let you yank just them out, I would do that. Around here complete rear ends in the yards are $150-$200. But if you could find a complete rear end with the gear ratio you wanted, and a bonus posi, I would go that route.

menace121978 · 06-16-2009, 10:31 AM

glock thank you! this has got me a little stressed.

glock35ipsc · 06-16-2009, 10:39 AM

No worries. You shouldn't have much trouble finding a complete rear end. Finding one with a posi might be a little tougher, but I'd bet you could go looking and find a suitable complete one in one day.

menace121978 · 06-16-2009, 11:01 AM

ya, i agree. mostly piece of mind knowing i did the right thing every step of the way. i hate the thought of "well i shoulda done that"!

wish me luck today.. 12 bolt posi w/ 3.73 gears!LOL

JohnC · 06-16-2009, 11:09 AM

Yeah just take your time. You seem to have a good idea of what you want, and from what you have done so far, and the attention to detail I don't think you will be regretting much!

menace121978 · 06-16-2009, 03:49 PM

thanks john good news, went to pick n pull today and found a set of spider gears that look new and a perfect piece of upper door trim! no posi... yet.

glock35ipsc · 06-16-2009, 03:53 PM

Sweet!

JohnC · 06-16-2009, 04:55 PM

Good score man! I really need to head to our local pull a part!

80chevyshortbox · 06-16-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

the rear had 4 leafs per side and the front had 1 coil cut off. thanks man, dennis

sweet thanks man i loved the stance of your truck. also good luck on finding a new rear end.

81 c10 · 06-21-2009, 10:26 AM

menace...could you please tell me what torque numbers you used on your front crossmember? If you used lower springs do you happen to know the height of the spring? I am re-doing mine and I'm not sure what spring is in the truck. Mine are 12" high.
thank you!

menace121978 · 06-21-2009, 11:08 AM

alright, crossmember to side rail:65lbs. crossmember to bottom rail:100lbs. all i have to measure are the stock coils that have 1 coil cut off which is approx. a 2" drop. 12 5/8".

81 c10 · 06-21-2009, 05:14 PM

thank you that helps alot! take care

bigbadjohn84 · 06-21-2009, 08:05 PM

sweet build man... well documented.. my next build is gonna have a slot as well.. awesome work. lovin the progress

menace121978 · 06-21-2009, 08:12 PM

feeling a little better today... got a little bit done!
installed the different spider gears, new seals, sandblasted, and painted rearend.

got our 18" travertine tiles and new slider put in yesterday

back to truck since my wifes happy

installed the brake line and u bolts

menace121978 · 06-21-2009, 08:19 PM

blasted, painted, and installed the motor mount brackets w/ new bolts. this should be a hint on what drive train im going with.

perfect door trim

menace121978 · 06-21-2009, 08:32 PM

i have decided to go with the crate 350 that i have.(smog reasons and my dad purchased this motor new) i already have edelbrock performer carb, intake w/egr, and shorty headers w/ air tubes. im going to get the performer heads ? and performer cam to go w/ everything else. serpintine set-up w/ electric fans and underdrive pulleys i hope will get me close to my 300 hp # and stay smog legal. backed w/ the 700r4. going to run the 10 bolt until i get tired of rotating tires

right now im trying to figure out what options i have for the rear disc. i ordered 1 kit but decided to go w/ something else. any ideas??

JohnC · 06-22-2009, 03:06 PM

Man that rear end came out looking amazing. Your attention to detail, and just the nice additions of accents here and there are

So now that you have all that new tile, it looks to me that parts would look good sitting there waiting their turn for installation!

I'm sure your wife is like mine, and would probably cost me a night on the couch for even bringing it up!

I'm considering the disc rear setup too. Not real high on the list, but always an option. I know a few guys have used the blackbirds one. Do you know if you could do something with the rearend out of one of the 99-Up trucks?

menace121978 · 06-23-2009, 09:06 AM

john, thanks buddy! yea our wifes sound alot alike. im buying the parts as i need them so it doesnt look so bad on the bank account and if i start letting them pile up she's going to start wondering "well how much was all that?"

and i can research on the forum the right stuff to buy a little at a time. as for the rear brakes i want a kit that is going to match in looks to the front. my options are kind of limited since i want to use my 15" slots on occasion. still researching...

JohnC · 06-23-2009, 11:23 AM

Well when you find something out let me know. On both accounts the brakes and how to keep the wife at bay about the purchasing of parts!

SBTork · 06-23-2009, 11:42 AM

Nice looking rear-end

Did you buy pre-maid brake lines for it, if not where did you get the wire, anti-abrasion stuff from?

menace121978 · 06-23-2009, 06:54 PM

john, we'll do!

sbtork, i reused my old lines. i plugged them off and sandblasted (real gentle) steelwooled, cleaned w/ brake cleaner, and sprayed them out w/ compressed air. then etch primed them and painted. a bit of work and not sure if i can salavage the rest to the front but they sure look good. ive seen the protective stuff in one of my catalogs . i'll look it up and let u know.

joe231 · 06-24-2009, 04:56 PM

very nice build!!
you are really kicking that thing in the A$$
Nice Work!!!
the black and silver look so right together!!!

JohnC · 06-24-2009, 05:06 PM

110%

menace121978 · 06-24-2009, 06:32 PM

thank you guys!! that really means alot.

got belltech nitro2 drop shocks mounted today and a new rubber brake line from the rearend to frame. little by little i keep telling myself. still researching the rear disc.

JohnC · 06-24-2009, 06:40 PM

The little by littles add up and go a long way! You can already tell that and you have just done the frame.

06-16-2009, 10:24 AM	#76
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) A new complete set of planetarys are over $100. So if a yard will let you yank just them out, I would do that. Around here complete rear ends in the yards are $150-$200. But if you could find a complete rear end with the gear ratio you wanted, and a bonus posi, I would go that route. __________________ *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

06-16-2009, 10:31 AM	#77
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) glock thank you! this has got me a little stressed. __________________ "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

06-16-2009, 10:39 AM	#78
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) No worries. You shouldn't have much trouble finding a complete rear end. Finding one with a posi might be a little tougher, but I'd bet you could go looking and find a suitable complete one in one day. __________________ *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 Last edited by glock35ipsc; 06-16-2009 at 10:40 AM.

06-16-2009, 11:01 AM	#79
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) ya, i agree. mostly piece of mind knowing i did the right thing every step of the way. i hate the thought of "well i shoulda done that"! wish me luck today.. 12 bolt posi w/ 3.73 gears!LOL __________________ "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

06-16-2009, 11:09 AM	#80
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Yeah just take your time. You seem to have a good idea of what you want, and from what you have done so far, and the attention to detail I don't think you will be regretting much! Last edited by JohnC; 06-16-2009 at 11:09 AM.

06-16-2009, 03:49 PM	#81
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks john good news, went to pick n pull today and found a set of spider gears that look new and a perfect piece of upper door trim! no posi... yet. __________________ "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

06-16-2009, 03:53 PM	#82
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) 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

06-16-2009, 04:55 PM	#83
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Good score man! I really need to head to our local pull a part!

06-21-2009, 10:26 AM	#85
81 c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 4	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) menace...could you please tell me what torque numbers you used on your front crossmember? If you used lower springs do you happen to know the height of the spring? I am re-doing mine and I'm not sure what spring is in the truck. Mine are 12" high. thank you!

06-21-2009, 11:08 AM	#86
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) alright, crossmember to side rail:65lbs. crossmember to bottom rail:100lbs. all i have to measure are the stock coils that have 1 coil cut off which is approx. a 2" drop. 12 5/8". __________________ "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

06-21-2009, 05:14 PM	#87
81 c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 4	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thank you that helps alot! take care

06-21-2009, 08:05 PM	#88
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) sweet build man... well documented.. my next build is gonna have a slot as well.. awesome work. lovin the progress

06-21-2009, 08:12 PM	#89
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) feeling a little better today... got a little bit done! installed the different spider gears, new seals, sandblasted, and painted rearend. got our 18" travertine tiles and new slider put in yesterday back to truck since my wifes happy installed the brake line and u bolts __________________ "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

06-21-2009, 08:19 PM	#90
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) blasted, painted, and installed the motor mount brackets w/ new bolts. this should be a hint on what drive train im going with. perfect door trim __________________ "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

06-21-2009, 08:32 PM	#91
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i have decided to go with the crate 350 that i have.(smog reasons and my dad purchased this motor new) i already have edelbrock performer carb, intake w/egr, and shorty headers w/ air tubes. im going to get the performer heads ? and performer cam to go w/ everything else. serpintine set-up w/ electric fans and underdrive pulleys i hope will get me close to my 300 hp # and stay smog legal. backed w/ the 700r4. going to run the 10 bolt until i get tired of rotating tires right now im trying to figure out what options i have for the rear disc. i ordered 1 kit but decided to go w/ something else. any ideas?? __________________ "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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06-22-2009, 03:06 PM	#92
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Man that rear end came out looking amazing. Your attention to detail, and just the nice additions of accents here and there are So now that you have all that new tile, it looks to me that parts would look good sitting there waiting their turn for installation! I'm sure your wife is like mine, and would probably cost me a night on the couch for even bringing it up! I'm considering the disc rear setup too. Not real high on the list, but always an option. I know a few guys have used the blackbirds one. Do you know if you could do something with the rearend out of one of the 99-Up trucks?

06-23-2009, 09:06 AM	#93
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) john, thanks buddy! yea our wifes sound alot alike. im buying the parts as i need them so it doesnt look so bad on the bank account and if i start letting them pile up she's going to start wondering "well how much was all that?" and i can research on the forum the right stuff to buy a little at a time. as for the rear brakes i want a kit that is going to match in looks to the front. my options are kind of limited since i want to use my 15" slots on occasion. still researching... __________________ "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

06-23-2009, 11:23 AM	#94
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Well when you find something out let me know. On both accounts the brakes and how to keep the wife at bay about the purchasing of parts!

06-23-2009, 11:42 AM	#95
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Nice looking rear-end Did you buy pre-maid brake lines for it, if not where did you get the wire, anti-abrasion stuff from? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

06-23-2009, 06:54 PM	#96
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) john, we'll do! sbtork, i reused my old lines. i plugged them off and sandblasted (real gentle) steelwooled, cleaned w/ brake cleaner, and sprayed them out w/ compressed air. then etch primed them and painted. a bit of work and not sure if i can salavage the rest to the front but they sure look good. ive seen the protective stuff in one of my catalogs . i'll look it up and let u know. __________________ "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

06-24-2009, 04:56 PM	#97
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) very nice build!! you are really kicking that thing in the A$$ Nice Work!!! the black and silver look so right together!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-24-2009, 05:06 PM	#98
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06-24-2009, 06:32 PM	#99
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thank you guys!! that really means alot. got belltech nitro2 drop shocks mounted today and a new rubber brake line from the rearend to frame. little by little i keep telling myself. still researching the rear disc. __________________ "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

06-24-2009, 06:40 PM	#100
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) The little by littles add up and go a long way! You can already tell that and you have just done the frame.

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