Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

[menace121978]

here's what i'll be doing next... i got 2 floor pans to make 1. i need to get this done so i can get the cab over to Rich. thanks again Captkaos!

[nlped]

Originally Posted by menace121978

here's what i'll be doing next... i got 2 floor pans to make 1. i need to get this done so i can get the cab over to Rich. thanks again Captkaos!

Well then, quit takin' pictures and get to work

But when you finish...get some pictures

[menace121978]

[LiveAnimals]

Lookin good, I have to fab a peice for my rust repair. So were on hold until then.

[54Caddy]

your getting closer there dennis ahahaha. Im going to have to go cruise by before i move back home too bad yours isn't done yet so we could get together and cruise.

[STOCKISH]

Everything is looking amazing my friend. That painless harness will make that wiring alot easier. At least you wont be like my old neighbor, after his car had an underhood fire, he rewired the entire thing with speaker wire.

[menace121978]

thanks guys! funny you say that my neighbors square burb just caught on fire last week... burnt all the way down. bad wiring

[Driveway Dreams]

There something wrong with speaker wire?
Sorry, I am an electrical idiot but I wouldn't try that...I don't think. Dennis, you get that cab done yet or are you waiting for some parts of yours that are in Colorado? SORRY man. I am trying to get those finished up. I have just been so dang busy lately. But I am working at it.

[Steviebinmiss]

dennis, i was wondering how much one of those painless wiring kits cost? looks like its got everything in there...

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

There something wrong with speaker wire?
Sorry, I am an electrical idiot but I wouldn't try that...I don't think. Dennis, you get that cab done yet or are you waiting for some parts of yours that are in Colorado? SORRY man. I am trying to get those finished up. I have just been so dang busy lately. But I am working at it.

speaker wire is 'almost' as bad as wiring trailer brakes with orange extention cord wire! (nice little mess my grandfather did to her back in the day!)

as for the cab... Draggin86 is coming over tomorrow for BBQ and we'll get it all finished up. its funny you ask about waiting for something from Colorado! i have this buddy thats doing some custom work on the engine covers but i havent seen any pics for a couple months! must be some "REALLY CUSTOM" work that is taking longer than expected! Rich has only asked about them 5-6 times in the last week! i'll have to call today and see how he's doing on them

Originally Posted by Steviebinmiss

dennis, i was wondering how much one of those painless wiring kits cost? looks like its got everything in there...

well, as far as i can tell it has everything... the kit i got through summit. i waited until their "special $100 off" deal was over! so i paid the reg. price. $588 to the door. was here in 2 days. we'll all see how painless the install is

[mcbassin]

Nice parts as always! Keep the pics coming!

[americanmuscle]

I'm wondering how painless it is too. I've heard some horror stories.

[buckshot305]

Originally Posted by americanmuscle

I'm wondering how painless it is too. I've heard some horror stories.

I used the same kit Dennis just got on my 83 K10. It was the most challenging part of the build, but probably the most rewarding when I connected the battery terminals and everything worked as it was supposed to. I spent 2 solid days on wiring, but it turned out very, very clean! Like I told Dennis, I would highly recommend the Painless Kit. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you have a basic understanding of electrical wiring you'll be fine. Between the Painless manual, the Haynes or Chiltons Manual and plenty of careful planning it's not that bad. You have to force yourself to get past the massive bundle of wires and take it one step at a time. Plus, each and every wire is color coded and marked with a 3 digit number every few inches. All in all, its definitely worth the trouble!

[54Caddy]

what a bbq and no invite for me i see how it is dennis ahahaha, want to do that official yard clean up tomorrow man can be there by 4 once i get out of class.

[glock35ipsc]

I can't say that I've ever heard anything bad about Painless products. I think a few of their harnesses are a little overpriced -vs- what someone can put together on their own, but that's all I have "bad" to say about them. Some people do get in over their heads with electrical, but like buckshot said; if you have a basic understanding of 12v electrical and take your time, it'll turn out good. Best thing is, once you've done it once, any electrical gremlins will be pretty easy to trouble shoot.

Then again, I LOVE 12v electrical. But I'm just like that!

[79gmc5.3]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

I can't say that I've ever heard anything bad about Painless products. I think a few of their harnesses are a little overpriced -vs- what someone can put together on their own, but that's all I have "bad" to say about them. Some people do get in over their heads with electrical, but like buckshot said; if you have a basic understanding of 12v electrical and take your time, it'll turn out good. Best thing is, once you've done it once, any electrical gremlins will be pretty easy to trouble shoot.

Then again, I LOVE 12v electrical. But I'm just like that!

And I for one am greatful for your You have bailed me out more than once. Thanks! and Dennis as always this build is going to be top shelf. keep up the great work

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by 79gmc5.3

and Dennis as always this build is going to be top shelf. keep up the great work

NO DOUBT about that for sure!!

[STOCKISH]

By the time Dennis finishes his truck it will make mine look so bad I might just trade it in the next time we have a cash for clunkers deal going on.

[Cherub]

some one say bbq?

[menace121978]

Josh you crack me up!

thanks alot for the compliments guys! it really means alot... in fact with out everyone ive met and became friends with here i really doubt she would be turning out like this. big thanks to a good friend Billy(draggin86) for putting in work today with me. had an awesome day man and i learned A TON!!

we got the floor pan in!! i'm not gonna bore y'all with too many details but i will say it was an all day affair and it takes alot of work and patience to make it a perfect fit. the final result is beautiful. fit like a glove. looks just like factory. all butt welded in! 1st pics i POR15 inside the rocker panel as far as i could, next was coated everything with weld through primer. here's the 1st pics...

[menace121978]

^^ we used 2 floors to make the one... tons of grinding and thinking! notice the custom support to match the original right above the cab nut and brace! i love that... (thanks again for taking the time to do that Billy!) at that time in the day i was ready to say screw it!

[menace121978]

more...

[menace121978]

few more.. i ended up going back out and grinding most of the welds down and priming!

[draggin86]

dude that looks freaking awesome! glad it came out so good!

[79gmc5.3]

Dennis you once told me that Bob was a freak when it came to this type of stuff. My friend you have just entered the same class. Awesome job buddy Can't wait to se color on it!