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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
dang edit time out!!!
![]() I don't think it is a bad price for a complete kit, I'm just a cheap ass that likes to save money as much as possible, kinda like piecing stuff together too.....as long as I write down what the parts numbers ![]() ![]()
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
same here man. I don't mind paying for someone elses innovation, but I like doing most everything myself if I can. but still.. 4-500 ain't really that bad considering all the guess work is gone, and you are using all GM parts. I like the fact that they incorp the parking brake feature. its a must on standard trucks
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Glad to see we all can get along!
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"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; 07-01-2009 at 02:37 PM. |
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that is a bonus
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rotors and brackets arrived today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the loaded calipers should be here tomorrow. i'll put up pics later tonigt or in the morning. i'm going to blast the brackets and paint them silver, tape off the rotor and paint the hat and fins black, and sand down the calipers smooth and paint them red. should look pretty good!!
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Sweet can't wait to see pics, especially after your mad painting skills.
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If the weather is like here you better hurry!
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yea, i wonder how the neighbors liked the compressor at 6:45 this morning.
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alright... check this out!!
this is how the blackbirds kit comes. ![]() sandblasted the brackets and sprayed w/ etch primer. ![]() rotors all painted up. ![]() ![]() ![]() brackets all painted and bolted down. ![]() ![]() test fitting the calipers. ![]() ![]() good snug clearance for the slots. ![]()
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![]() Man that looks awesome man. That red caliper looks sweet sitting on there too. It really pops with it being the only bright color there. I think you could look into a new career in the painting/detail area. You do great work.!! |
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here is the best part... i grinded and sanded down the casting on the caliper.
![]() ![]() etch primer, 4 coats of red caliper paint, and 2 coats of clear. i sure hope they hold up. ![]() and installed. ![]() ![]() thats all that i can upload on photobucket right now (really slow tonight) hopefully this weekend i can get the other side done. its been rough with 100+ weather. i am very happy with the blackbird kit. i just hope and pray that i can tell a difference with braking. whatcha think?? ![]()
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Loving this build thread man! That disk brake kit looks like the bees knees, those caliper have huge pistons. I'd think you'll see a big improvement. Keep up the good work.
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rome704, its a piece of cake. just have to pop the cover off the rearend and take out the axles to get the drum backing plate off is probably the hardest thing. easy peasy!
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Its looking better everytime I log in
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question Where did you get your rear brake line hoses from???? I asked autozone and they dont carry them..I am about to put my brake lines on this weekend and bolt on the bed but need to get the rear brakes done.I`m gonna have to send you some pics of the truck soon.. ttyl and thanks for helping me out.. Pat
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How hard was it to do the conversion i'm looking to do the same thing to mine
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![]() what ive done so far is easy. the sandblaster does most of the work and prep. ![]() ![]() i really apprieciate everyone comments. its great healthy motivation!!!
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Seeing your progress is good motivation as well! Keep it up man! We're cheering you on!!
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I started reading this build thread when you first got going but didn't catch-up until yesterday/today (took a bit to get through all the progress). You're moving along @ a great, consistent pace which is the best thing for a frame-off build. The attention to detail is fantastic. The thoroughness while keeping the budget somewhat 'low' makes a build like this much more appealing to the masses (regular guys like me). Nice job!!
Did you physically measure the rear rotors from the BB kit? Are they actually 1.25" x12" like the fronts? Suggestion: If you're opting to rebuild anything on the motor, swap in a stroker crank. It's undetectable by the smog PoPo & w/the right heads, intake, & cam (all smog legal of course), you'll easily surpass the 300hp goal (more like 300+ @ the rear wheels).
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Looks super man, the brakes look better then mine.
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