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menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 11:27 AM

yes they are... they are programming the computer to recognize the different tranny, turning off vats and all smog stuff, setting the tire size for speedo calibration, tuning for e-fans, turning off torque management, and i think thats it. $150... keeping the stock tune until she's running.

then there's a big time GM tech/tuner out here named Mark Romans that will do all the performance tuning to get everything i can out of her.

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 08:28 PM

hold on a minute!

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 08:34 PM

SHE MOVES!

i scrubbed the garage floor and cleaned the chassis today! can you guys imagine how it would look with the 22'' coys?!

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 08:36 PM

more

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 08:39 PM

i also worked on the fire wall. almost done!!!

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 08:41 PM

few more...

bigdnew · 03-26-2010, 08:44 PM

yes indeed.

STOCKISH · 03-26-2010, 09:00 PM

Hey buddy, could you get me a few close up pics of the fuel system? Hoses, switching valve, etc... Thanks buddy.

Cherub · 03-26-2010, 09:14 PM

are you going back with a/c or smoothing out the firewall?

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherub

are you going back with a/c or smoothing out the firewall?

going with stock a/c box and EVERYTHING else smoothed and filled. i even filled all the holes on that bracket piece on the driverside that holds the column and brake booster.

Cherub · 03-26-2010, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

going with stock a/c box and EVERYTHING else smoothed and filled. i even filled all the holes on that bracket piece on the driverside that holds the column and brake booster.

awsome cant wait to see it with paint on it

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 09:15 PM

see if these work..

STOCKISH · 03-26-2010, 09:17 PM

Thats perfect. Thanks.

79gmc5.3 · 03-26-2010, 09:23 PM

Dennis that chassis is a work of art!!!

Can't wait to start seeing body parts on there! Lookin good dude!

menace121978 · 03-26-2010, 11:16 PM

Thanks alot guys! me too!! hoping next week i can send the cab off for undercoating and paint... then mate the cab and chassis

69face · 03-27-2010, 01:16 AM

very nice Dennis I really enjoy the detail and progress. Very admirable project!!! keep it up!

85burb · 03-27-2010, 07:33 PM

Looks great! What headers are those? Do you think they would work in a 4x4burb? Sorry to but in.

rongstad · 03-27-2010, 12:00 AM

NIce very nice...........................keep up the good work.....

lownfast · 03-27-2010, 12:41 AM

im jealous.... i still dont have my blazer back

Cherub · 03-27-2010, 08:15 AM

this thread is an awsome how to step by step to restoring your cab.

palposity · 03-27-2010, 09:54 AM

You are making remarkable progress! Looking wonderful!

**nlped** · 03-27-2010, 11:06 AM

No other word...BEAUTIFUL!!!

Driveway Dreams · 03-27-2010, 08:22 PM

I like those pics of the firewall man! And again, the chassis looks great!

buckshot305 · 03-27-2010, 09:18 PM

Not to sound like a broken record, but you have done an outstanding job! Your attention to detail is amazing. I was wondering what size tires and wheels your running, I love the look of wide tires on the front and rear. Do your front and rears match? And if you know off the top of your head what backspace your running that would be great too.

Thanks,
Travis

JohnC · 03-27-2010, 10:53 PM

AWESOME pics Dennis! Man I'm itching to get that thing back together!!

03-26-2010, 11:27 AM	#1
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) yes they are... they are programming the computer to recognize the different tranny, turning off vats and all smog stuff, setting the tire size for speedo calibration, tuning for e-fans, turning off torque management, and i think thats it. $150... keeping the stock tune until she's running. then there's a big time GM tech/tuner out here named Mark Romans that will do all the performance tuning to get everything i can out of her. __________________ "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, 08:28 PM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hold on a minute! __________________ "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, 08:34 PM	#3
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) SHE MOVES! i scrubbed the garage floor and cleaned the chassis today! can you guys imagine how it would look with the 22'' coys?! 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

03-26-2010, 08:36 PM	#4
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 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

03-26-2010, 08:39 PM	#5
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i also worked on the fire wall. almost done!!! 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

03-26-2010, 08:41 PM	#6
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) few 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

03-26-2010, 08:44 PM	#7
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) yes indeed. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-26-2010, 09:00 PM	#8
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Hey buddy, could you get me a few close up pics of the fuel system? Hoses, switching valve, etc... Thanks buddy. __________________ --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, 09:14 PM	#9
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) are you going back with a/c or smoothing out the firewall? __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-26-2010, 09:15 PM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) see if these work.. 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

03-26-2010, 09:17 PM	#13
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thats perfect. Thanks. __________________ --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, 09:23 PM	#14
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis that chassis is a work of art!!! Can't wait to start seeing body parts on there! Lookin good dude! __________________ 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

03-26-2010, 11:16 PM	#15
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thanks alot guys! me too!! hoping next week i can send the cab off for undercoating and paint... then mate the cab and chassis __________________ "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

03-27-2010, 01:16 AM	#16
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) very nice Dennis I really enjoy the detail and progress. Very admirable project!!! keep it up! __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

03-27-2010, 07:33 PM	#17
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks great! What headers are those? Do you think they would work in a 4x4burb? Sorry to but in. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle



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03-27-2010, 12:00 AM	#18
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) NIce very nice...........................keep up the good work.....

03-27-2010, 12:41 AM	#19
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03-27-2010, 08:15 AM	#20
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) this thread is an awsome how to step by step to restoring your cab. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-27-2010, 09:54 AM	#21
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03-27-2010, 11:06 AM	#22
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03-27-2010, 09:18 PM	#24
buckshot305 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 55	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Not to sound like a broken record, but you have done an outstanding job! Your attention to detail is amazing. I was wondering what size tires and wheels your running, I love the look of wide tires on the front and rear. Do your front and rears match? And if you know off the top of your head what backspace your running that would be great too. Thanks, Travis

03-27-2010, 10:53 PM	#25
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) AWESOME pics Dennis! Man I'm itching to get that thing back together!!

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