Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) - Page 58 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JohnC · 06-16-2010, 09:56 AM

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!

silvereagle07 · 06-16-2010, 10:05 AM

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.

menace121978 · 06-16-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

great progress! sweet wheels!

thanks buddy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

Sweet! I thought you were going to stick with the Mag wheels at least for a while. I like those too though

.

And, it's about time we had an update

i couldnt help myself man... i tried! just one of those things

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

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.

thanks for the offer man but i have NO PATIENCE when it comes to stuff like that... i went to modesto! the goat gets good gas milage so its ok.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

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!

me too John! thanks for the compliments buddy

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

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.

the wheels were $1150 out the door with valve stems, lugnuts, and tax. i got them through cltireandwheel.com great place to deal with.

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.

68 TT · 06-17-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

the wheels were $1150 out the door with valve stems, lugnuts, and tax. i got them through cltireandwheel.com great place to deal with.

Great looking wheels. Nice choice. Glad they fit over the big hubs.

I hope they keep it around that price.

joe231 · 06-16-2010, 05:45 PM

man, I love those wheels!!!

54Caddy · 06-17-2010, 12:09 AM

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.

menace121978 · 06-17-2010, 09:02 PM

i got the rears done today

fronts will be done tomorrow. i got the toyo proxe II in a 295/40/20 for the rear. fronts will be 255/40/20

54Caddy · 06-17-2010, 09:58 PM

on the fronts with the 40 series tire will it clear your drop, and how much front drop do you have dennis?

joe231 · 06-17-2010, 10:03 PM

Loving it!!!!
Can't wait to see the body on there

**nlped** · 06-17-2010, 10:19 PM

So Sexy!!!!

draggin86 · 06-17-2010, 10:37 PM

54 cadddy i believe there are a few other members running this setup and are able to clean no problem...

Driveway Dreams · 06-18-2010, 12:17 AM

Those will fit nicely when you get it all together man! Glad to see the covers will fit well too.

I love those 225s, have since day one. And over the disc brakes...AWESOME!!

JohnC · 06-18-2010, 12:37 PM

Oh man those look sweet!!!!

Are you going to keep the slots, and swap back and forth some?

silvereagle07 · 06-18-2010, 05:15 PM

They look really good with the rubber mounted. But man those discs look tiny compared to that big ole wheel. Diggin the red calipers too. I wonder if you could paint them to match the body color?

menace121978 · 06-18-2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Oh man those look sweet!!!!

Are you going to keep the slots, and swap back and forth some?

thanks John! yeah i'm going to have the slots totally refinished and polished then go back and forth.

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

They look really good with the rubber mounted. But man those discs look tiny compared to that big ole wheel. Diggin the red calipers too. I wonder if you could paint them to match the body color?

thanks buddy! im going to end up getting the D52 calipers and have them painted body color along with the window lip around the slot part of the wheels. should all come together nicely

menace121978 · 06-18-2010, 07:56 PM

forgot to add... the tires wont be ready til tomorrow

but i did pick up a 1 piece window kit today from live animals! thanks buddy! i hope i can get'er in without too many problems!

STOCKISH · 06-18-2010, 09:54 PM

Truck is going to be unbelieveable buddy! I cant wait to see how it all pans out. Man I need to get my shorty on the road again.

silvereagle07 · 06-19-2010, 07:31 AM

Man your truck is going to be sik with all the details you have put into it. I can't wait to see the end result. How long before you get the sheetmetal and cab back from paint? I want to see how the TBSS Red Jewel turned out. I'm thinking of using that color with my two tone paint scheme.

menace121978 · 06-19-2010, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Man your truck is going to be sik with all the details you have put into it. I can't wait to see the end result. How long before you get the sheetmetal and cab back from paint? I want to see how the TBSS Red Jewel turned out. I'm thinking of using that color with my two tone paint scheme.

Jeramy, thanks man! i cant either. i'm really happy with the way things have gone so far. couldnt have planned it better! 1 thing that went out the window was "a budget build" as soon as i bought the 6.0. oh well... as for the paint the cab is actually leaving the painters house today and going to the shop!(means the body work is done on it) so hoping to sit the cab on right before we leave to Colorado!

then i'll give him the fenders, stripped doors, bed, and misc. parts. it'll come together by the end of summer

here's a few pics of the front wheels and the best shots i could get of the chassis for now. this thursday im going to roll her into the driveway for a cleaning and photo op!

menace121978 · 06-19-2010, 08:30 PM

more... last pics are of the 1 piece windows kit

3r!c84 · 06-19-2010, 08:56 PM

sweet. so next week your gona have it all done and a pic of you filling it up on gas?

ok sounds good! (: haha

Cherub · 06-19-2010, 09:10 PM

ooooooooh one piece windows. *drool*

draggin86 · 06-19-2010, 09:12 PM

I know right! Dennis is just ballin' all over the place!

54Caddy · 06-19-2010, 10:18 PM

damn bad windows dennis how much those set you back??

STOCKISH · 06-19-2010, 10:29 PM

Those windows will be sick if ou can get them to fit right. Cant wait for the pics.

06-16-2010, 09:56 AM	#1
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	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!

06-16-2010, 10:05 AM	#2
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	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. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-16-2010, 05:45 PM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) man, I love those wheels!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-17-2010, 12:09 AM	#6
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 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. __________________ ..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

06-17-2010, 09:02 PM	#7
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i got the rears done today fronts will be done tomorrow. i got the toyo proxe II in a 295/40/20 for the rear. fronts will be 255/40/20 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

06-17-2010, 09:58 PM	#8
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	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? __________________ ..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

06-17-2010, 10:03 PM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Loving it!!!! Can't wait to see the body on there __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-17-2010, 10:19 PM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) So Sexy!!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-17-2010, 10:37 PM	#11
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	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...

06-18-2010, 12:17 AM	#12
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) Those will fit nicely when you get it all together man! Glad to see the covers will fit well too. I love those 225s, have since day one. And over the disc brakes...AWESOME!! __________________ -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.

06-18-2010, 12:37 PM	#13
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Oh man those look sweet!!!! Are you going to keep the slots, and swap back and forth some?

06-18-2010, 05:15 PM	#14
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) They look really good with the rubber mounted. But man those discs look tiny compared to that big ole wheel. Diggin the red calipers too. I wonder if you could paint them to match the body color? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT Last edited by silvereagle07; 06-18-2010 at 05:15 PM.

06-18-2010, 07:56 PM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) forgot to add... the tires wont be ready til tomorrow but i did pick up a 1 piece window kit today from live animals! thanks buddy! i hope i can get'er in without too many problems! __________________ "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

06-18-2010, 09:54 PM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Truck is going to be unbelieveable buddy! I cant wait to see how it all pans out. Man I need to get my shorty on the road again. __________________ --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.

06-19-2010, 07:31 AM	#18
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Man your truck is going to be sik with all the details you have put into it. I can't wait to see the end result. How long before you get the sheetmetal and cab back from paint? I want to see how the TBSS Red Jewel turned out. I'm thinking of using that color with my two tone paint scheme. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

06-19-2010, 08:30 PM	#20
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) more... last pics are of the 1 piece windows kit 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 Last edited by menace121978; 06-19-2010 at 08:32 PM.

06-19-2010, 08:56 PM	#21
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) sweet. so next week your gona have it all done and a pic of you filling it up on gas? ok sounds good! (: haha __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

06-19-2010, 09:10 PM	#22
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) ooooooooh one piece windows. drool __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-19-2010, 09:12 PM	#23
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I know right! Dennis is just ballin' all over the place!

06-19-2010, 10:18 PM	#24
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) damn bad windows dennis how much those set you back?? __________________ ..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

06-19-2010, 10:29 PM	#25
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Those windows will be sick if ou can get them to fit right. Cant wait for the pics. __________________ --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.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.