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menace121978 · 06-19-2010, 10:41 PM

thanks guys!! i'll get them in there... even if we have to fab up a new inner door!!

actually ive been really thinking/stressing on it. especially with my power windows. we'll see soon!

Brandon i got a screaming deal on them from a friend on the board.

**Captkaos** · 06-25-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

thanks guys!! i'll get them in there... even if we have to fab up a new inner door!!

actually ive been really thinking/stressing on it. especially with my power windows. we'll see soon!

Brandon i got a screaming deal on them from a friend on the board.

Looks like first gen glass. Take a picture of the bottom bracket on the glass. Are there rollers on it? You should have no problems putting it in either way though. I would put them in before you paint the doors though...

BTW: The newest kits come with clips on the scrapers.

54Caddy · 06-19-2010, 10:42 PM

hahha lucky guy, check your phone sent you a text man ahah let me know what you think.

Driveway Dreams · 06-19-2010, 11:20 PM

Dennis, I am going to show you a "budget build" when you get out here. And then I will see Silver sometime.

man!!

69face · 06-20-2010, 12:25 AM

Great wheel choice! My buddy works at AE. Your build is coming along nicely as well.

JohnC · 06-20-2010, 01:23 PM

Looking good Dennis. Those one piece windows are going to be sweet on there. I can't wait to see that cab sitting back on the chassis!

Rollinsqrbdy · 06-21-2010, 11:33 PM

Wow Dennis, the truck is looking good. Nice selection on the wheels and tires. Cant wait to more progress.

rixjohnson · 06-22-2010, 11:29 PM

inspiring!

draggin86 · 06-24-2010, 02:19 AM

how is that cab coming

STOCKISH · 06-24-2010, 08:15 AM

Looking great buddy! Little bit at a time.

CoreyLeo223 · 06-24-2010, 11:00 PM

Nice build... I've been reading this whole build from page one and im definitely more confident for when I start mine, 83 lwb c10. Dennis, If you had to total everything up so far what would you say the cost is? Just curious.

I see you have a Goat, very nice. I sold my 05 GTO (sap) a month ago, i hated to see it go. Good luck with everything else, thats if u need it, looks like you always have a handle on things.

menace121978 · 06-25-2010, 12:25 AM

thanks guys! y'all keep me going!

CoreyLeo223, what an awesome 1st post man. i apprieciate your comments and i'm happy this novel has helped you feel more comfortable in tearing your truck down

as for the total cost... i went through a few reciepts just to jog my memory and wrote a list of the big purchases. i cant believe the number i'm looking at right now!

$13700 with the paint....

just keep in mind this has been going on pretty consistant for 18 months now. i'd like to say im at least 1/2 way there. once the painter is done doing his thing she will start coming together.

as for the goat, its a love/hate thing...

if you ever need any help or advice or have any to give feel free to post up buddy. there is a great group of guys i consider friends on here who are always ready to help

bluex · 06-25-2010, 01:12 AM

Look at it this way dennis, your not even halfway to the cost of a new fully optioned truck. You will have a brand new truck when your done though...

54Caddy · 06-25-2010, 01:25 AM

Youll get there dennis, just keep in mind what the truck means to you man. No worries it will get done. Hell get you a crate and drive it ahahaah. Its looking good thought dennis.

Jonboy · 06-25-2010, 08:42 AM

I don't think you are supposed to add up the reciepts. You only keep them for warranty.

I have actually taken a bit of the opposite approach with my truck. When I was building my Blazer, I bought a lot of stuff, and ended up giving a lot of it away when I got divorced. There were a lot of NOS parts that I would love to have now. Anyhow, I am trying to keep my '79 as low buck as possible. It seems to be working. I have been enjoying scavenging stuff here at work and trying to make it work. I have quite the pile of stuff in my garage.

menace121978 · 06-25-2010, 08:49 AM

now you tell me!!! i figured i'd end at 20 so its not far off. oh well is just money right?

just wish the painter would get a move on so i can see a truck again!

STOCKISH · 06-25-2010, 08:54 AM

Dennis, dont feel bad man. I am right at $9700 with mine and it's not even getting painted!

It's not about the money. It would be well worth the cash in the end to have a rolling memory of your Grandfather and a truck that will be about 10 million times nicer than any new truck you could buy. $13,000 is not bad if you say it real fast!

Jonboy · 06-25-2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Dennis, dont feel bad man. I am right at $9700 with mine and it's not even getting painted!

It's not about the money. It would be well worth the cash in the end to have a rolling memory of your Grandfather and a truck that will be about 10 million times nicer than any new truck you could buy. $13,000 is not bad if you say it real fast!

This is true. And $13,000 is not bad at all, unless you mention that and my truck to my wife.

Jonboy · 06-25-2010, 08:54 AM

Hey, what are friends for?

silvereagle07 · 06-25-2010, 09:12 AM

It will be ok Dennis! You will forget all about all the money spent when you fire it up and go on the first road trip.

JohnC · 06-25-2010, 09:20 AM

Yeah it's just money. You can't take it with ya!

That and I would blame it on Bob, and Gerald anyway!

menace121978 · 06-25-2010, 09:20 AM

you guys are awesome! helping me rationalize this... i love it!

and Amy says i have a serious problem. she doesnt even know the half of it!

STOCKISH · 06-25-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

you guys are awesome! helping me rationalize this... i love it!

and Amy says i have a serious problem. she doesnt even know the half of it!

Sounds like I might need to have a LOOOOOONG talk with Amy!

JohnC · 06-25-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Sounds like I might need to have a LOOOOOONG talk with Amy!

Yeah it sounds like we need to have an intervention with Amy.

draggin86 · 06-25-2010, 02:00 PM

hahaha man you guys are awesome you should give her an intervention! dennis you could never buy any truck with every exactly thing you wanted done to it for 13k thats for sure special one like everyone said with the history your truck has man!

06-19-2010, 10:41 PM	#1
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks guys!! i'll get them in there... even if we have to fab up a new inner door!! actually ive been really thinking/stressing on it. especially with my power windows. we'll see soon! Brandon i got a screaming deal on them from a friend on the board. __________________ "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

06-19-2010, 10:42 PM	#3
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hahha lucky guy, check your phone sent you a text man ahah let me know what you think. __________________ ..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, 11:20 PM	#4
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 am going to show you a "budget build" when you get out here. And then I will see Silver sometime. man!! __________________ -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.

06-20-2010, 12:25 AM	#5
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Great wheel choice! My buddy works at AE. Your build is coming along nicely as well. __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

06-20-2010, 01:23 PM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking good Dennis. Those one piece windows are going to be sweet on there. I can't wait to see that cab sitting back on the chassis!

06-21-2010, 11:33 PM	#7
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Wow Dennis, the truck is looking good. Nice selection on the wheels and tires. Cant wait to more progress. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

06-22-2010, 11:29 PM	#8
rixjohnson Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 111	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) inspiring!

06-24-2010, 02:19 AM	#9
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) how is that cab coming Last edited by draggin86; 06-24-2010 at 02:20 AM.

06-24-2010, 08:15 AM	#10
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking great buddy! Little bit at a time. __________________ --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.

06-24-2010, 11:00 PM	#11
CoreyLeo223 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatka, FL Posts: 29	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Nice build... I've been reading this whole build from page one and im definitely more confident for when I start mine, 83 lwb c10. Dennis, If you had to total everything up so far what would you say the cost is? Just curious. I see you have a Goat, very nice. I sold my 05 GTO (sap) a month ago, i hated to see it go. Good luck with everything else, thats if u need it, looks like you always have a handle on things.

06-25-2010, 12:25 AM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks guys! y'all keep me going! CoreyLeo223, what an awesome 1st post man. i apprieciate your comments and i'm happy this novel has helped you feel more comfortable in tearing your truck down as for the total cost... i went through a few reciepts just to jog my memory and wrote a list of the big purchases. i cant believe the number i'm looking at right now! $13700 with the paint.... just keep in mind this has been going on pretty consistant for 18 months now. i'd like to say im at least 1/2 way there. once the painter is done doing his thing she will start coming together. as for the goat, its a love/hate thing... if you ever need any help or advice or have any to give feel free to post up buddy. there is a great group of guys i consider friends on here who are always ready to help __________________ "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

06-25-2010, 01:12 AM	#13
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Look at it this way dennis, your not even halfway to the cost of a new fully optioned truck. You will have a brand new truck when your done though... __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

06-25-2010, 01:25 AM	#14
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Youll get there dennis, just keep in mind what the truck means to you man. No worries it will get done. Hell get you a crate and drive it ahahaah. Its looking good thought 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

06-25-2010, 08:42 AM	#15
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I don't think you are supposed to add up the reciepts. You only keep them for warranty. I have actually taken a bit of the opposite approach with my truck. When I was building my Blazer, I bought a lot of stuff, and ended up giving a lot of it away when I got divorced. There were a lot of NOS parts that I would love to have now. Anyhow, I am trying to keep my '79 as low buck as possible. It seems to be working. I have been enjoying scavenging stuff here at work and trying to make it work. I have quite the pile of stuff in my garage. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

06-25-2010, 08:49 AM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) now you tell me!!! i figured i'd end at 20 so its not far off. oh well is just money right? just wish the painter would get a move on so i can see a truck again! __________________ "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



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06-25-2010, 08:54 AM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, dont feel bad man. I am right at $9700 with mine and it's not even getting painted! It's not about the money. It would be well worth the cash in the end to have a rolling memory of your Grandfather and a truck that will be about 10 million times nicer than any new truck you could buy. $13,000 is not bad if you say it real fast! __________________ --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.

06-25-2010, 09:12 AM	#20
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) It will be ok Dennis! You will forget all about all the money spent when you fire it up and go on the first road trip. __________________ 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

06-25-2010, 09:20 AM	#21
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Yeah it's just money. You can't take it with ya! That and I would blame it on Bob, and Gerald anyway!

06-25-2010, 02:00 PM	#25
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hahaha man you guys are awesome you should give her an intervention! dennis you could never buy any truck with every exactly thing you wanted done to it for 13k thats for sure special one like everyone said with the history your truck has man!

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