Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) - Page 45 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

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

69face · 03-27-2010, 01:16 AM

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

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!!!

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.

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!!

menace121978 · 03-28-2010, 08:05 AM

thanks for all the great remarks guys! i apprieciate it! cant wait to get the cab back on.

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Originally Posted by 85burb

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

thanks man, the headers are S&P's. i'm not really familiar with the 4 X's so i dont know for sure. i do know that they are midlength headers made for our trucks. i'd give Cobry or Phil a call over there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckshot305

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

thanks Travis, the current tires are 295/50/15's all around with the 8.5" wide Ansen's. the back space is 3.5".

menace121978 · 03-28-2010, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

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

Thanks John! me too buddy... me too.

Well i talked to Chris(captkaos) yesterday and he's tracking down my floor pan. he said it should have been here over a week ago

he's going to express out another one monday if he cant find out what happened to it. What an awesome guy to deal with. I emailed asking what was going on he called me a few minutes later and started trying to track it down!

Rich Grant(my painter) is just itching to get ahold of the cab. hoping to get the pan in and the cab to him this week...

85burb · 03-28-2010, 01:17 PM

thanks man, the headers are S&P's. i'm not really familiar with the 4 X's so i dont know for sure. i do know that they are midlength headers made for our trucks. i'd give Cobry or Phil a call over there.

ok thanks i think they will work but i will call them to make sure.

54Caddy · 03-28-2010, 01:46 PM

looking good man.. there was a truck here at dangerzone yesterday with the same swap you did it was nice..

draggin86 · 03-31-2010, 10:25 PM

Dennis you aren't on the first page of project and build section! i couldn't let that continue!

menace121978 · 03-31-2010, 10:30 PM

i just noticed that today. nothing new to report... just waiting on "your" floor pan and a few other parts still.

i need to get a radiator!! been searching for the last few weeks and havent found one. about to order the painless wiring kit for the interior and chassis!

menace121978 · 03-31-2010, 10:34 PM

btw... anything new on your end?

mcbassin · 03-31-2010, 11:39 PM

Looking good Dennis! I'm digging the new Avatar!

Driveway Dreams · 03-31-2010, 11:46 PM

Dennis, you still thinking you will just have a radiator made?

**Captkaos** · 04-01-2010, 03:55 AM

The correct floorpan is being next day aired. You should have it today. Let me know if it doesn't show up.

bigdnew · 04-01-2010, 06:31 AM

what style radiator are you looking for, old, square body style or new, 03-and up style.

menace121978 · 04-01-2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Dennis, you still thinking you will just have a radiator made?

yep, thats what i was thinking... Chris(captkaos) emailed and said griffin make the one i need though. i'll call s & p today to see what they can get me and how much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

The correct floorpan is being next day aired. You should have it today. Let me know if it doesn't show up.

i will. thanks alot Chris!! dealing with you has been a pleasure buddy. thanks again

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdnew

what style radiator are you looking for, old, square body style or new, 03-and up style.

i'm looking for a direct replacement for our trucks but aluminum, efans, and the inlet on pass. side for a cleaner look.

rongstad · 04-01-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

about to order the painless wiring kit for the interior and chassis!

I got mine from summit and painless drop shipped to my door; took about three full weeks.

JohnC · 04-01-2010, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i'm looking for a direct replacement for our trucks but aluminum, efans, and the inlet on pass. side for a cleaner look.

This is the one that I ordered for mine. My uncle used it in his 85, and just had to put some spacers at the bottom to raise it up. It was cheaper than the actual "direct fit" one, and was the same dimensions.

Summit Racing Radiator

menace121978 · 04-01-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rongstad

I got mine from summit and painless drop shipped to my door; took about three full weeks.

JUST ORDERED IT!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

This is the one that I ordered for mine. My uncle used it in his 85, and just had to put some spacers at the bottom to raise it up. It was cheaper than the actual "direct fit" one, and was the same dimensions.

Summit Racing Radiator

thanks John... i'm looking at a company called entropy technology. $600 w/ efans and EVERYTHING...

03-27-2010, 12:00 AM	#1101
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	#1102
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03-27-2010, 01:16 AM	#1103
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, 08:15 AM	#1104
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	#1105
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) You are making remarkable progress! Looking wonderful! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

03-27-2010, 11:06 AM	#1106
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) No other word...BEAUTIFUL!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-27-2010, 07:33 PM	#1107
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

03-27-2010, 08:22 PM	#1108
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) I like those pics of the firewall man! And again, the chassis looks great! __________________ -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.

03-27-2010, 09:18 PM	#1109
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	#1110
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!!

03-28-2010, 01:17 PM	#1113
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks man, the headers are S&P's. i'm not really familiar with the 4 X's so i dont know for sure. i do know that they are midlength headers made for our trucks. i'd give Cobry or Phil a call over there. ok thanks i think they will work but i will call them to make sure. __________________ 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

03-28-2010, 01:46 PM	#1114
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) looking good man.. there was a truck here at dangerzone yesterday with the same swap you did it was nice.. __________________ ..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

03-31-2010, 10:25 PM	#1115
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03-31-2010, 10:30 PM	#1116
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i just noticed that today. nothing new to report... just waiting on "your" floor pan and a few other parts still. i need to get a radiator!! been searching for the last few weeks and havent found one. about to order the painless wiring kit for the interior 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

03-31-2010, 10:34 PM	#1117
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03-31-2010, 11:39 PM	#1118
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking good Dennis! I'm digging the new Avatar! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-31-2010, 11:46 PM	#1119
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) Dennis, you still thinking you will just have a radiator made? __________________ -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.

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