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fencepost · 03-22-2010, 08:28 AM

I vote Neutral or Sandalwood.

JohnC · 03-22-2010, 08:37 AM

looking good man. It's nice to see some body components starting to make their way back onto the frame.

As for the leather I like the Moondust, or the tan. I'm just not much on tan interiors though. However, if it's two toned like that second set of seats you showed that would be pretty cool.

54Caddy · 03-22-2010, 04:29 PM

a man i have a buddy that does interior. He done his car in diamond patterns if you want i can take him over and he can give you a price for what you want done. Has his own machine at his house hes going to do my truck too. trucks looking good man i want to see it in person some time soon, out of town till next week but well see whats up.

STOCKISH · 03-22-2010, 06:50 PM

Those seats on ebay are sick. I would love to have those in my truck. I've been debating changing my interior from burgandy to tan but havent decided yet.

79gmc5.3 · 03-22-2010, 07:31 PM

Looking good Dennis. Keep them pics coming. Core support looks great! BTW I like the sandalwood and the seats on ebay. Just my $.02 worth.

STOCKISH · 03-22-2010, 09:33 PM

Patiently waiting on those pics we talked about buddy. Cant wait.

menace121978 · 03-22-2010, 11:10 PM

as promised just a little late. i had problems with the collector bolts... you need to bolt the collector flange on the headers before you install them!!!!!!!!!!! i couldnt get a wrench or thin wall socket on them.

menace121978 · 03-22-2010, 11:15 PM

i ended up also taking the Goats MSD "massive" wires off and swapping them with the a/c delcos that i put on the lq9 so there would be more clearance on the headers. i also had to grind the oil dipstick bracket down to clear the header flange.

menace121978 · 03-22-2010, 11:21 PM

i used an angle grinder to file down the ear of the tranny on the driverside. i had it so it would clear the flange but i couldnt get the bolts tight and said screw it... broke out the big grinder with a cut off wheel and took off about a half inch. you cant even tell and there wont be a hole when i get the dust cover on.

Driveway Dreams · 03-22-2010, 11:25 PM

Wow!!! Those look freakin awesome man! Great choice on the headers.
Also, I vote for the Ebay seats...done in the Moondust, light gray, color. Would be a very classy color combo on your truck.

menace121978 · 03-22-2010, 11:29 PM

Josh, here's a pic of how much i had to cut off. i could have taken less off but it just about made it impossible to get to the collector bolts. i took the headers off again til tomorrow so i can get anti sieze. and heres the modded bolt also!

menace121978 · 03-22-2010, 11:31 PM

Thanks Gerald!!!

i'm leaning toward the moondust also with charcoal carpet im thinking

menace121978 · 03-22-2010, 11:33 PM

1 last pic Josh... this shows how much more material is left on the tranny.

Driveway Dreams · 03-22-2010, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

Thanks Gerald!!!

i'm leaning toward the moondust also with charcoal carpet im thinking

Just do that.

It will look great!

menace121978 · 03-22-2010, 11:48 PM

i wanted to add these are the s & p headers. very very nice quality header. even came with arp fasteners! the flange is a good thickness so there shouldnt be any warps or leaks. and they fit like a glove. worth the extra money guys

bigdnew · 03-22-2010, 11:58 PM

thanx for the heads up.

builtchevystrong · 03-23-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

tore the rearend apart for new seals and paint

found a few teeth kinda pitted and chewed up

western chassis 5" flip kit arrived. really nice kit w/ new u bolts. got it half way installed..LOL

what is the flip kit for

draggin86 · 03-23-2010, 02:20 AM

looks great dennis!

v502 · 03-23-2010, 03:54 AM

Dennis everything looks awesome i knew u couldn't resist not getting the headers.

79gmc5.3 · 03-23-2010, 06:25 AM

Thanks Dennis now you got me wanting headers!!!! Looks great bud. Keep it up!

silvereagle07 · 03-23-2010, 07:52 AM

They look great Dennis. Keep up the good work.

STOCKISH · 03-23-2010, 08:08 AM

Thanks buddy, those look great. They fit perfect. Well, I guess I know where my next purchase will be. Good talking with you last night. Thanks for the info.

JohnC · 03-23-2010, 09:04 AM

Those headers look sweet man! Nice job!

Cherub · 03-23-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtchevystrong

what is the flip kit for

it moves the leaf springs from the top of the axle to the bottom. in the pics posted there was no axle installed yet.

Cherub · 03-23-2010, 09:13 AM

LOL thats the same thing i did cut a little off test fit and said screw it and cut alot off. You wont be dissapointed in those headers. Since thier powder coated they will forever stay minty

03-22-2010, 08:28 AM	#1051
fencepost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hamilton, AL Posts: 189	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I vote Neutral or Sandalwood.

03-22-2010, 08:37 AM	#1052
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) looking good man. It's nice to see some body components starting to make their way back onto the frame. As for the leather I like the Moondust, or the tan. I'm just not much on tan interiors though. However, if it's two toned like that second set of seats you showed that would be pretty cool.

03-22-2010, 04:29 PM	#1053
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) a man i have a buddy that does interior. He done his car in diamond patterns if you want i can take him over and he can give you a price for what you want done. Has his own machine at his house hes going to do my truck too. trucks looking good man i want to see it in person some time soon, out of town till next week but well see whats up. __________________ ..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

03-22-2010, 06:50 PM	#1054
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Those seats on ebay are sick. I would love to have those in my truck. I've been debating changing my interior from burgandy to tan but havent decided yet. __________________ --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.

03-22-2010, 07:31 PM	#1055
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 them pics coming. Core support looks great! BTW I like the sandalwood and the seats on ebay. Just my $.02 worth. __________________ 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

03-22-2010, 09:33 PM	#1056
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Patiently waiting on those pics we talked about buddy. Cant wait. __________________ --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.

03-22-2010, 11:10 PM	#1057
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) as promised just a little late. i had problems with the collector bolts... you need to bolt the collector flange on the headers before you install them!!!!!!!!!!! i couldnt get a wrench or thin wall socket on 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

03-22-2010, 11:15 PM	#1058
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i ended up also taking the Goats MSD "massive" wires off and swapping them with the a/c delcos that i put on the lq9 so there would be more clearance on the headers. i also had to grind the oil dipstick bracket down to clear the header flange. 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

03-22-2010, 11:21 PM	#1059
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i used an angle grinder to file down the ear of the tranny on the driverside. i had it so it would clear the flange but i couldnt get the bolts tight and said screw it... broke out the big grinder with a cut off wheel and took off about a half inch. you cant even tell and there wont be a hole when i get the dust cover on. 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

03-22-2010, 11:25 PM	#1060
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) Wow!!! Those look freakin awesome man! Great choice on the headers. Also, I vote for the Ebay seats...done in the Moondust, light gray, color. Would be a very classy color combo on your truck. __________________ -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.

03-22-2010, 11:29 PM	#1061
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Josh, here's a pic of how much i had to cut off. i could have taken less off but it just about made it impossible to get to the collector bolts. i took the headers off again til tomorrow so i can get anti sieze. and heres the modded bolt also! 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

03-22-2010, 11:31 PM	#1062
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thanks Gerald!!! i'm leaning toward the moondust also with charcoal carpet im 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

03-22-2010, 11:33 PM	#1063
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 1 last pic Josh... this shows how much more material is left on the tranny. 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

03-22-2010, 11:48 PM	#1065
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i wanted to add these are the s & p headers. very very nice quality header. even came with arp fasteners! the flange is a good thickness so there shouldnt be any warps or leaks. and they fit like a glove. worth the extra money guys __________________ "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

03-22-2010, 11:58 PM	#1066
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanx for the heads up. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566



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03-23-2010, 02:20 AM	#1068
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) looks great dennis!

03-23-2010, 03:54 AM	#1069
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis everything looks awesome i knew u couldn't resist not getting the headers. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

03-23-2010, 06:25 AM	#1070
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thanks Dennis now you got me wanting headers!!!! Looks great bud. Keep it up! __________________ 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

03-23-2010, 07:52 AM	#1071
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) They look great Dennis. Keep up the good work. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-23-2010, 08:08 AM	#1072
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thanks buddy, those look great. They fit perfect. Well, I guess I know where my next purchase will be. Good talking with you last night. Thanks for the info. __________________ --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.

03-23-2010, 09:04 AM	#1073
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Those headers look sweet man! Nice job!

03-23-2010, 09:13 AM	#1075
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) LOL thats the same thing i did cut a little off test fit and said screw it and cut alot off. You wont be dissapointed in those headers. Since thier powder coated they will forever stay minty __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

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