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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
man, thanks for all the tips guys! i apprieciate all the nice compliments too!
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04-23-2010, 12:31 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Nice work, Dennis.
 Is Will in the kitchen now making breakfast for you and Billy? 
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04-24-2010, 01:51 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
 he's best at bbq'ing tri tips! that's a good idea though!
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04-25-2010, 01:47 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Progress!!! Billy and i pulled the cab out and pressure washed it for the painter. we also did a bit of sanding and prep work too. today the rubber mounts for the radiator were waiting at the door after our(Amy's side) family reunion gtg. (found out we have relatives in fort collins/greely and littleton colorado!
) anyways got the radiator all mounted and it fits perfect. nice and snug and also welded up the seam on the back of the cab...
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04-25-2010, 12:06 PM
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Silver is looking awesome man!!!!
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04-25-2010, 01:54 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
few more...
i forgot my buddy Will and i got the goat all washed, clayed, washed again, waxed, and sealed w/ meguires 21 today also! 
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04-25-2010, 03:08 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
the radiator looks ****ing nice mounted dude! the cab seem is looking good also!
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04-25-2010, 09:21 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Go Niners
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04-25-2010, 11:04 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
looks real good Dennis
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04-25-2010, 11:45 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looking great Dennis. Like stated above that radiator and fan setup looks
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04-25-2010, 10:04 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looking good, Dennis!
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04-25-2010, 10:43 PM
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Looks good man. I wonder if I know any of them...That would be weird huh? Well, you should be able to save on hotels then too.
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04-26-2010, 09:03 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Wouldn't it be a little weird going to visit family and never getting around to seeing them? They might think something's up.
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04-26-2010, 09:07 AM
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04-26-2010, 09:24 AM
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You're probably right. Maybe he will make a pass through the OK/TX region, too. Kind of like a victory lap once Silver is finished....
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04-26-2010, 09:29 AM
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He better!
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04-26-2010, 10:14 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks for all the nice comments guys! a victory lap would be cool! yesterday i gave the cab a big hug and watched her leave to get painted. kinda wierd going out to the garage and not seeing it. oh well... i can now focus on getting the motor ready to start. the harness should be here today or tomorrow. i need to figure out what to order from summit so i can get the tranny lines done and a bunch of other little stuff.
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04-26-2010, 11:51 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
The support looks really good Dennis. Can't wait to see the Red Jewel on the cab.
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04-26-2010, 08:56 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Very nice progress! the cab is looking good, I like the welded seam. Digging the paint color too!!!
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04-26-2010, 09:08 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks guys! been just messing around today... got the radiator hoses on and steam line hose on. ordered a few fittings from summit for the tranny cooler lines. i need to know what size/type thread is on the trans cooler inlet/outlet. i was going to try and use the stock quick release lines but i remember seeing someone unscrewing them and putting regular -an style adaptors on there. ring any bells?
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04-26-2010, 09:16 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
I would also like to know this. Truck is coming together nicely Dennis.
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04-26-2010, 09:59 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i was going to go by today dennis but you didnt text back. I wanted you to see the interior in the truck it looks way better than it does in the pictures i took. If your off tomorrow text me and i can head over there after school for sure man.
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