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Old 06-26-2010, 01:35 PM   #1
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

thats what I was wondering...
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Old 06-26-2010, 03:31 PM   #2
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

the dash the and the roof and the inside of the roof are getting done next.
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Old 06-26-2010, 08:58 PM   #3
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

The cab looks great! It does seem like it will be a shame to put carpet over all that pretty paint.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

That paint is sweet! Are you getting excited yet? I remember all too well!
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Old 06-28-2010, 07:58 AM   #5
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Love that color choice! That is going to look awesome!
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Looks awesome man! Let's get to painting!!!!! I'm super excited now!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

i am excited big time! going to see it in person thursday!!
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Wow! The paint is looking awesome Dennis! Man I need to get started on mine.
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Old 06-28-2010, 02:33 PM   #9
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Yeah you do Jeramy! Let me know if I can do anything to help you out.
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Come on Josh! I'm trying to do the best I can. You know they work me like a rented mule around here.lol
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update????
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Come on Josh! I'm trying to do the best I can. You know they work me like a rented mule around here.lol
i know what your saying bro! and thanks guys!!!
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update????


dude ive been trying to get them posted. pos... i cant get them on here for some reason. maybe you can hint hint!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Hey draggin86 spill the pics man!
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here they are from my "iphone 4000G" haha Ooh Dennis
















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Old 06-29-2010, 09:12 PM   #15
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Who's sick ass audi is that in the background?
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Old 06-29-2010, 09:25 PM   #16
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Sick as in cam chain tensioner seal leaking down the back of the block? J/K
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Old 06-29-2010, 10:14 PM   #17
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

that must be some one else's audi you told me that the mustang with the purple tint was yours ahahaha! Truck looks good dennis dont even run a carpet damn floor looks way to good.
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Old 06-29-2010, 10:25 PM   #18
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hahahaha good call on the audi! that mustang minus the tint is pretty sick saleen with a supercharger and cam its pretty nasty!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

@ Josh!

thanks Billy! looks sweet! 1 more day and i can see her! reunion is coming soon!!
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oh **** a ****in sleeper, those always creep up. Dennis your going to hug the cab ahaha.. Like a lost kid you havent seen huh haha
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Man that is looking sweet!!!
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Hot Damn Boi!
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anytime dude! i hope it done when you go see it!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

Thank you gents!! went and looked at the cab this morning. this color is awesome! pictures just dont get it at all. the cab will be ready the begining of next week. everything will be done except the outside. he wants to paint everything at once all hanging.

also pulled the chassis out of the garage this morning. lots of pics!!
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