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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

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

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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, 11:33 PM

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

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.

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, 09:13 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

LiveAnimals · 03-23-2010, 09:32 AM

Movin right along, its lookin real good

menace121978 · 03-23-2010, 09:19 AM

^^

they are beautiful...

thanks for all the comments guys! i'm just itching to hear her fire! need to figure out who to send this harness to... might as well draw straws or pick from a hat.

bigdnew · 03-26-2010, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

^^

they are beautiful...

thanks for all the comments guys! i'm just itching to hear her fire! need to figure out who to send this harness to... might as well draw straws or pick from a hat.

which straw did you pull

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 08:52 AM

i went with Current Performance Wiring out in Florida. they completely take out the unused wires and disassemble the harness. they also install a factory looking fuse block and relays, check engine light, new connectors for the 80e, etc.. $450 for a complete job. i mailed it out a few days ago.

i was going through the interior wiring harness and i think i found the tac module for the pedal? i just dont know if the harness for the pedal and tac module are on the interior harness or the chassis harness i sent out?

bigdnew · 03-26-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i went with Current Performance Wiring out in Florida. they completely take out the unused wires and disassemble the harness. they also install a factory looking fuse block and relays, check engine light, new connectors for the 80e, etc.. $450 for a complete job. i mailed it out a few days ago.

i was going through the interior wiring harness and i think i found the tac module for the pedal? i just dont know if the harness for the pedal and tac module are on the interior harness or the chassis harness i sent out?

I have a stand alone harness that runs from the pedal to the tac module. I thinks it like a four or five wire harness about a foot long.

79gmc5.3 · 03-26-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i went with Current Performance Wiring out in Florida. they completely take out the unused wires and disassemble the harness. they also install a factory looking fuse block and relays, check engine light, new connectors for the 80e, etc.. $450 for a complete job. i mailed it out a few days ago.

i was going through the interior wiring harness and i think i found the tac module for the pedal? i just dont know if the harness for the pedal and tac module are on the interior harness or the chassis harness i sent out?

Dennis there is a short harness that goes between the TAC and the pedal and the engine harness plugs into the TAC.

STOCKISH · 03-26-2010, 04:37 PM

Alright Dennis, quit playing around and post up some bigger pics of the ones you sent to my phone today. Quit holding out on us man.

mcbassin · 03-26-2010, 09:00 AM

great progress!

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 09:18 AM

thanks man... i have to find that.

bigdnew · 03-26-2010, 11:16 AM

so dennis is current performance doing your ecm programming as well and if so are you doing standard tune or performance tune

03-22-2010, 11:21 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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	#6
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	#7
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	#8
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

03-23-2010, 02:20 AM	#9
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	#10
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	#11
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	#12
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	#13
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	#14
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	#15
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)

03-23-2010, 09:32 AM	#16
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03-23-2010, 09:19 AM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) ^^ they are beautiful... thanks for all the comments guys! i'm just itching to hear her fire! need to figure out who to send this harness to... might as well draw straws or pick from a hat. __________________ "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

03-26-2010, 08:52 AM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i went with Current Performance Wiring out in Florida. they completely take out the unused wires and disassemble the harness. they also install a factory looking fuse block and relays, check engine light, new connectors for the 80e, etc.. $450 for a complete job. i mailed it out a few days ago. i was going through the interior wiring harness and i think i found the tac module for the pedal? i just dont know if the harness for the pedal and tac module are on the interior harness or the chassis harness i sent out? __________________ "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

03-26-2010, 04:37 PM	#22
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Alright Dennis, quit playing around and post up some bigger pics of the ones you sent to my phone today. Quit holding out on us 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.

03-26-2010, 09:00 AM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) great progress! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-26-2010, 09:18 AM	#24
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks man... i have to find that. __________________ "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

03-26-2010, 11:16 AM	#25
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) so dennis is current performance doing your ecm programming as well and if so are you doing standard tune or performance tune __________________ 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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