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menace121978 · 05-14-2010, 09:38 AM

few pics with everything routed towards the cab...

Driveway Dreams · 05-14-2010, 11:47 PM

Well, it will look good with engine covers. Can't wait to see it run Dennis.

Some ding dong took on a little project & then took a new job. Now he is just trying to get said project done.

Sorry buddy.

**nlped** · 05-15-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Well, it will look good with engine covers.

Sorry Gerald, I couldn't resist

. I have no doubt they will look great.

Congratulations Dennis, Now, not only does it look great, but it sounds great too!

79gmc5.3 · 05-15-2010, 10:47 PM

Congrats buddy!!!!!

That's the same grin I had on my face and it scared the crap out of me too!!!!

Mattsch18 · 05-15-2010, 05:15 AM

wow im getting married in 9 hours but i couldnt help but read this tread THIS IS A CRAZY BUILD! you my friend are a very detail oreiented person and it shows in every aspect of this truck lol.....because i will never have the kinda time or money to build my truxck like this im gunna take everyother page out of this thread and try to build my 76 half as well as you built yours! deff. subscribing to this thread! good luck im sure ill chime in again sometime!

menace121978 · 05-15-2010, 06:51 AM

Ed, never holds any punches!!!

thanks for all the great comments again guys!

SHE RUNS!!!! i did manage to get a couple videos... they are kinda corny but there was alot going on and i was by myself

i came to find out the tranny was in gear because in the last video the driveshaft started spinning! crazy good times! no leaks though

anyways she idles perfect now but i have a code DTC P0122 which is the throttle position sensor. the sensor is good and all the wires are good. i had my neighbors brother over who is a tech for GM and he went through everything... to no avail. He thinks it is a software problem because the pcm doesnt like what its seeing from the tac module and its putting the motor in limp mode... idle only. i'm going to try and find a different tac module and try that... Monday i'll call current performance and see if there is a chance something got messed up in the tune.

palposity · 05-15-2010, 07:02 AM

You have done an amazing job! I am so jealous of your progress I can't even express it.

menace121978 · 05-15-2010, 07:16 AM

[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/mena...

menace121978 · 05-15-2010, 07:29 AM

photobucket isnt cooperating... and i'll get a better one of her running tonight

lownfast · 05-15-2010, 07:36 AM

i love how your already up working on the truck!

i do the same thing when i am this close to HUGE step in a build. Keep up the good work sir

menace121978 · 05-15-2010, 07:50 AM

[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/mena...

Jonboy · 05-15-2010, 08:54 AM

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!

STOCKISH · 05-15-2010, 09:54 AM

Thats awesome buddy! I wish I was this close. Congrats on getting it running. Sounds awesome.

rongstad · 05-15-2010, 12:06 PM

CONGRATS...................wish mine was in this stage...... CONGRATS again.....

GMC91 · 05-15-2010, 12:11 PM

GOD BLESS MAN!!! I love it! Cant wait till you get this thing done and take it for a test drive. Congrats though on getting this far

draggin86 · 05-15-2010, 03:41 PM

hahahaha congrats dude those videos cracked me up!

menace121978 · 05-16-2010, 07:23 AM

thanks guys!

last night i had a buddy bring over his tac module and pedal from his '02 esclade motor swap and i had the same result... just idle. soooo, its either 1 of the 2 sensors on the t/b or a problem in the pcm. he's going to bring over his pcm and let me try that tomorrow... if i have the same problem (no throttle response) then its the tp sensor. if she runs and i have throttle is the tuning in the damn computer...

any insight or thoughts here guys? btw, where's Bob The Builder at??

54Caddy · 05-16-2010, 12:02 PM

damn badass man! now put a milk crate for a seat and drive it ahahahah

80chevyshortbox · 05-16-2010, 12:16 PM

nice that sounds awsome. keep up the good work.

54Caddy · 05-16-2010, 08:44 PM

You can find some one that has a snap on vantage tool. Then test the tps sensor and look at the graph and move the throttle and see if it responds, that test is done just with ignition on i believe.

Driveway Dreams · 05-20-2010, 12:00 AM

Dennis, I keep going back to watch the video clips. I love how it wants to sound. Should be killer when you get it dialed in.

draggin86 · 05-20-2010, 01:00 AM

updates playa??

menace121978 · 05-20-2010, 09:37 AM

ordered a new water pump through Larry at specialized parts planet. should be here today.(mine started leaking like a sieve afte i filled it through the top hose). i sent the pcm and tac module back to current performance on monday. should have it by tomorrow. Jarad from cp said the tac module is different from the program he reflashed the pcm with to make the 4l80e work. so they werent communicating. thats why no throttle control. he's overnighting it back to me.

i hope this takes care of all the little bugs and problems so i can get a good video for you guys

glock35ipsc · 05-24-2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i sent the pcm and tac module back to current performance on monday. should have it by tomorrow. Jarad from cp said the tac module is different from the program he reflashed the pcm with to make the 4l80e work. so they werent communicating. thats why no throttle control. he's overnighting it back to me.

That's good to hear! Quirky little things, aren't they!?!

I'm still chuckling over your vids!

**nlped** · 05-20-2010, 09:44 AM

I'm waiting on pins & needles! Okay, really, I'm waiting with beer & a BFH

.

Silver is really coming together.

05-14-2010, 09:38 AM	#1
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) few pics with everything routed towards the cab... 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

05-14-2010, 11:47 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) Well, it will look good with engine covers. Can't wait to see it run Dennis. Some ding dong took on a little project & then took a new job. Now he is just trying to get said project done. Sorry buddy. __________________ -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.

05-15-2010, 10:47 PM	#4
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Congrats buddy!!!!! That's the same grin I had on my face and it scared the crap out of me too!!!! __________________ 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

05-15-2010, 05:15 AM	#5
Mattsch18 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salem, Or Posts: 23	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) wow im getting married in 9 hours but i couldnt help but read this tread THIS IS A CRAZY BUILD! you my friend are a very detail oreiented person and it shows in every aspect of this truck lol.....because i will never have the kinda time or money to build my truxck like this im gunna take everyother page out of this thread and try to build my 76 half as well as you built yours! deff. subscribing to this thread! good luck im sure ill chime in again sometime!

05-15-2010, 06:51 AM	#6
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Ed, never holds any punches!!! thanks for all the great comments again guys! SHE RUNS!!!! i did manage to get a couple videos... they are kinda corny but there was alot going on and i was by myself i came to find out the tranny was in gear because in the last video the driveshaft started spinning! crazy good times! no leaks though anyways she idles perfect now but i have a code DTC P0122 which is the throttle position sensor. the sensor is good and all the wires are good. i had my neighbors brother over who is a tech for GM and he went through everything... to no avail. He thinks it is a software problem because the pcm doesnt like what its seeing from the tac module and its putting the motor in limp mode... idle only. i'm going to try and find a different tac module and try that... Monday i'll call current performance and see if there is a chance something got messed up in the tune. __________________ "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

05-15-2010, 07:02 AM	#7
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) You have done an amazing job! I am so jealous of your progress I can't even express it. __________________ 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

05-15-2010, 07:29 AM	#9
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) photobucket isnt cooperating... and i'll get a better one of her running tonight __________________ "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 Last edited by menace121978; 05-15-2010 at 07:30 AM.

05-15-2010, 07:36 AM	#10
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i love how your already up working on the truck! i do the same thing when i am this close to HUGE step in a build. Keep up the good work sir __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

05-15-2010, 08:54 AM	#12
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05-15-2010, 09:54 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) Thats awesome buddy! I wish I was this close. Congrats on getting it running. Sounds awesome. __________________ --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.

05-15-2010, 12:06 PM	#14
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) CONGRATS...................wish mine was in this stage...... CONGRATS again.....

05-15-2010, 12:11 PM	#15
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) GOD BLESS MAN!!! I love it! Cant wait till you get this thing done and take it for a test drive. Congrats though on getting this far __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

05-15-2010, 03:41 PM	#16
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hahahaha congrats dude those videos cracked me up!

05-16-2010, 07:23 AM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks guys! last night i had a buddy bring over his tac module and pedal from his '02 esclade motor swap and i had the same result... just idle. soooo, its either 1 of the 2 sensors on the t/b or a problem in the pcm. he's going to bring over his pcm and let me try that tomorrow... if i have the same problem (no throttle response) then its the tp sensor. if she runs and i have throttle is the tuning in the damn computer... any insight or thoughts here guys? btw, where's Bob The Builder at?? __________________ "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

05-16-2010, 12:02 PM	#18
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) damn badass man! now put a milk crate for a seat and drive it ahahahah __________________ ..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



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05-16-2010, 12:16 PM	#19
80chevyshortbox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lethbridge Posts: 269	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) nice that sounds awsome. keep up the good work.

05-16-2010, 08:44 PM	#20
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) You can find some one that has a snap on vantage tool. Then test the tps sensor and look at the graph and move the throttle and see if it responds, that test is done just with ignition on i believe. __________________ ..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

05-20-2010, 12:00 AM	#21
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, I keep going back to watch the video clips. I love how it wants to sound. Should be killer when you get it dialed in. __________________ -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.

05-20-2010, 01:00 AM	#22
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) updates playa??

05-20-2010, 09:37 AM	#23
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) ordered a new water pump through Larry at specialized parts planet. should be here today.(mine started leaking like a sieve afte i filled it through the top hose). i sent the pcm and tac module back to current performance on monday. should have it by tomorrow. Jarad from cp said the tac module is different from the program he reflashed the pcm with to make the 4l80e work. so they werent communicating. thats why no throttle control. he's overnighting it back to me. i hope this takes care of all the little bugs and problems so i can get a good video for you 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

05-20-2010, 09:44 AM	#25
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I'm waiting on pins & needles! Okay, really, I'm waiting with beer & a BFH . Silver is really coming together. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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