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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks to you ive lost sleep, pulled out my hair, and stressed over those damn 225's ever since i seen them on your truck!!
as for the tires i have those on my goat and i love them... they are noisey! but the performance makes up for it on the car anyways. i'll have to look into the toyo's. and the covers are the stock 3 piece fuel rail covers on the 6.0 ho motors. im getting them smoothed and painted body color. should set it off real nice and hide all the wiring and stuff. thanks for the compliments... i sure hope they go with the older body lines and trim. been going back and forth between the coys. cant stop comparing the 2!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
I have the Toyo's going on the Bull. I have had them on several vehicle before, and have thoroughly enjoyed them...quiet, great wet & dry weather performance, and they last. Just my .02
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
hahaha sorry about that man if its any consalation (sp) you have me wanting to take mine apart and smooth and fill my fire wall.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i just read every page of this, and my head hurts, too much info to take in, and this build is freaking amazing.. we need updates.. ive got a shop behind my house and i cant even get mine to that point if i tried right now,,, i need to reconfigure my priorities and realize, MY TRUCK COMES FIRST.....but seriously, amazing build Dennis, love the color....keep it up
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
LOVE that wheel selection! That will look awesome!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
got a small but significant update and a HUGE update!!
the 1st is i had a buddy bring over his frc's and they fit with the harness turned towards the cab!!! so now i know i'll be able to run the harness and ecm in the cab ![]() the 2nd is i got the eagle 225's today!! Billy and i went on a mission down to central california and picked them up! got a screaming deal on them too! tomorrow after work i'm going to get tires mounted and balanced.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
for anyone intrested they fit perfectly over the HD rotors and dust cap...
and the pics dont do these wheels justice. they are beautiful and awesome quality for the money ![]()
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
also got a few update pics from the painter. should have the cab back with the undercoating, firewall, and inside cab finished
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
great progress! sweet wheels!
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Sweet! I thought you were going to stick with the Mag wheels at least for a while. I like those too though
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Where did you go pick the rims up? hope not close to me could of saved you the gas and took them to you friday on my way back up there.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
AWESOME!!!!! That's great man! Glad to see it coming together.
Those wheels look sick man! I can't wait to see them mounted and with the truck finished! |
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Those wheels look good Dennis! The cab is looking good too. How much did you get the wheels for if you don't mind me asking? I'm looking a set for my dad's truck.
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i did find out today that the toyo 295/40's are on back order so i'm searching for someone to have them in stock. might have to wait a bit anyways... i think i killed the money tree. over prunning the last couple days.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
man, I love those wheels!!!
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hahah crazy dennis i would've got them for you no problem man, like a little kid anxious that cant wait ahahaha. They look good be better with tires ahahaha. Nice rims though.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i got the rears done today
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
on the fronts with the 40 series tire will it clear your drop, and how much front drop do you have dennis?
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Loving it!!!!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
54 cadddy i believe there are a few other members running this setup and are able to clean no problem...
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Those will fit nicely when you get it all together man! Glad to see the covers will fit well too.
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