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Ric83 · 07-29-2010, 02:24 PM

Wow. It is turning out beautiful!! Great job.

**nlped** · 07-29-2010, 07:26 PM

I've used Lokar stuff on a bunch of vehicles. I have their parking brake system on my '79 CJ-5/Currie 9" w/ the Explorer style rear disc/drum set up, and their stuff worked perfectly with that system. Great quality and pretty good prices.

And, Dennis, your truck is lookin' absolutely bad a$$!!!

STOCKISH · 08-01-2010, 03:15 PM

Dennis, this is the one I used. $60 shipped. Works flawlessly!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOKAR...Q5fAccessories

draggin86 · 08-01-2010, 10:42 PM

dude get some work done on your truck!

menace121978 · 08-02-2010, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I've used Lokar stuff on a bunch of vehicles. I have their parking brake system on my '79 CJ-5/Currie 9" w/ the Explorer style rear disc/drum set up, and their stuff worked perfectly with that system. Great quality and pretty good prices.

And, Dennis, your truck is lookin' absolutely bad a$$!!!

thanks Ed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Dennis, this is the one I used. $60 shipped. Works flawlessly!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOKAR...Q5fAccessories

awesome! thanks Josh... im going to order it

Quote:

Originally Posted by draggin86

dude get some work done on your truck!

Wow! what a guy

i've been working at your slave shop with no water or food after i put in 10+ hours at my real job and your wanting updates

draggin86 · 08-02-2010, 10:50 PM

hahaha i think its your slave tendencies you refuse my offers of food and drink... i bought you some damn food! just trying to make me look bad lol!

menace121978 · 08-02-2010, 11:08 PM

i'm still trying to recuperate from Rich's house

draggin86 · 08-03-2010, 05:13 PM

thanks again for all your help dude! you were doing big things bending tubing and what not!

jdurant · 08-04-2010, 12:09 AM

Just checkin' in. Looking great! I admire your diligence...and envy your progress.
And daaang 65 pages!! Wow.

draggin86 · 08-08-2010, 04:44 PM

where are the updates

54Caddy · 08-08-2010, 04:59 PM

take his frame and hook him up with some bags ahahaha..

draggin86 · 08-08-2010, 07:51 PM

haha i should huh!

54Caddy · 08-09-2010, 01:10 AM

yeah i dont think he will mind a big whole in his bed with a cnotch back there ahahah and his inner fenders off ahahaha.. Maybe do a cut threw for some subs in that fresh paint on the cab screw it ahahahaha..

STOCKISH · 08-09-2010, 09:20 AM

Hows it coming along buddy? Any thing to update?

menace121978 · 08-09-2010, 11:19 PM

well, i got the firewall drilled, grommet installed, and the harness and ecm in the cab

turned out AWESOME! i'll post some pics here in a few days.

i also ordered raammat bxt and bxtII(like dynomat but supposedly better) also ordered (and got today) the lokar shift linkage. also ordered a ragless steering shaft, and the autometer ultra lite II gauges to mount behind the bezel

Billy also donated his clean a/c-heater box too! i have alot more stuff to order but atleast some stuff is coming in. and as always...... still waiting on the painter

54Caddy · 08-09-2010, 11:22 PM

big spending ahahahah.. man your truck is going to be nice dennis..

menace121978 · 08-10-2010, 08:14 AM

thanks man!

STOCKISH · 08-10-2010, 08:23 AM

Cant wait to see how the Autometers turn out! Going to be sweet man.

menace121978 · 08-10-2010, 08:30 AM

thanks buddy! hope they are worth it

baclay9 · 08-10-2010, 08:39 AM

What is a ragless steering shaft?

**nlped** · 08-10-2010, 12:02 PM

Isn't the ragless steering shaft going to make for lots of vibration and road "feel"?

menace121978 · 08-10-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baclay9

What is a ragless steering shaft?

no rag joint (almost like a rubber bushing) between the column and steering gear box.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

Isn't the ragless steering shaft going to make for lots of vibration and road "feel"?

i dont know buddy. we will all find out together here in a few months

i'm going to buy Billys acr steering gear box with a quick ratio also. i'm just trying to get rid of any slop or vagueness in the steering.

68GMCCustom · 08-10-2010, 08:04 PM

put a power rack and pinion in! My plan is to add it to mine...with the stock crossmember. It will just be all about the mounts..drilling the stock front crossmember and possible welding some small pieces of pipe...then piecing together the steering shaft and tie rod ends should be easy.

menace121978 · 08-10-2010, 08:27 PM

thats a good idea but my future plans are a drop member and r&p already!

68GMCCustom · 08-10-2010, 09:00 PM

thats the way I want to go too, though with a different style IFS...you know Nate doesn't provide the rack anyway right? Use the same one that you'll use with his kit!

07-29-2010, 02:24 PM	#1
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Wow. It is turning out beautiful!! Great job. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

07-29-2010, 07:26 PM	#2
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I've used Lokar stuff on a bunch of vehicles. I have their parking brake system on my '79 CJ-5/Currie 9" w/ the Explorer style rear disc/drum set up, and their stuff worked perfectly with that system. Great quality and pretty good prices. And, Dennis, your truck is lookin' absolutely bad a$$!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-01-2010, 03:15 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, this is the one I used. $60 shipped. Works flawlessly! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOKAR...Q5fAccessories __________________ --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.

08-01-2010, 10:42 PM	#4
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) dude get some work done on your truck!

08-02-2010, 10:50 PM	#6
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hahaha i think its your slave tendencies you refuse my offers of food and drink... i bought you some damn food! just trying to make me look bad lol!

08-02-2010, 11:08 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'm still trying to recuperate from Rich's house __________________ "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

08-03-2010, 05:13 PM	#8
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks again for all your help dude! you were doing big things bending tubing and what not!

08-04-2010, 12:09 AM	#9
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Just checkin' in. Looking great! I admire your diligence...and envy your progress. And daaang 65 pages!! Wow. __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

08-08-2010, 04:44 PM	#10
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) where are the updates

08-08-2010, 04:59 PM	#11
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) take his frame and hook him up with some bags ahahaha.. __________________ ..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

08-08-2010, 07:51 PM	#12
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) haha i should huh!

08-09-2010, 01:10 AM	#13
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) yeah i dont think he will mind a big whole in his bed with a cnotch back there ahahah and his inner fenders off ahahaha.. Maybe do a cut threw for some subs in that fresh paint on the cab screw it ahahahaha.. __________________ ..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

08-09-2010, 09:20 AM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Hows it coming along buddy? Any thing to update? __________________ --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.

08-09-2010, 11:19 PM	#15
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) well, i got the firewall drilled, grommet installed, and the harness and ecm in the cab turned out AWESOME! i'll post some pics here in a few days. i also ordered raammat bxt and bxtII(like dynomat but supposedly better) also ordered (and got today) the lokar shift linkage. also ordered a ragless steering shaft, and the autometer ultra lite II gauges to mount behind the bezel Billy also donated his clean a/c-heater box too! i have alot more stuff to order but atleast some stuff is coming in. and as always...... still waiting on the painter __________________ "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; 08-09-2010 at 11:21 PM.

08-09-2010, 11:22 PM	#16
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) big spending ahahahah.. man your truck is going to be nice 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 Last edited by 54Caddy; 08-10-2010 at 08:35 PM.



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08-10-2010, 08:14 AM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks man! __________________ "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; 08-10-2010 at 08:54 PM.

08-10-2010, 08:23 AM	#18
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Cant wait to see how the Autometers turn out! Going to be sweet man. __________________ --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.

08-10-2010, 08:30 AM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks buddy! hope they are worth it __________________ "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

08-10-2010, 08:39 AM	#20
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) What is a ragless steering shaft?

08-10-2010, 12:02 PM	#21
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Isn't the ragless steering shaft going to make for lots of vibration and road "feel"? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-10-2010, 08:04 PM	#23
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) put a power rack and pinion in! My plan is to add it to mine...with the stock crossmember. It will just be all about the mounts..drilling the stock front crossmember and possible welding some small pieces of pipe...then piecing together the steering shaft and tie rod ends should be easy. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

08-10-2010, 08:27 PM	#24
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thats a good idea but my future plans are a drop member and r&p already! __________________ "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

08-10-2010, 09:00 PM	#25
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thats the way I want to go too, though with a different style IFS...you know Nate doesn't provide the rack anyway right? Use the same one that you'll use with his kit! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

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