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menace121978 · 08-14-2010, 09:15 AM

^^

thanks John!

baclay9 · 08-14-2010, 09:48 AM

Is that steering shaft just a "cut to fit" piece. Looks nice.

Driveway Dreams · 08-14-2010, 10:41 AM

Looks good man! So, you spend a billion dollars with Jegs and they give you a $10 hat?!? Sweet deal!

menace121978 · 08-14-2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baclay9

Is that steering shaft just a "cut to fit" piece. Looks nice.

yes it is. thanks man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Looks good man! So, you spend a billion dollars with Jegs and they give you a $10 hat?!? Sweet deal!

heck of a deal... but the hat only says $5.99 on it! thanks bro!

Driveway Dreams · 08-14-2010, 01:06 PM

$5.99...even better!

shenk10 · 08-14-2010, 05:06 PM

I didn't see anywhere but did you get 20x8.5 all the way around or did you get 20x10 for the rear. I was thinking about getting the 20x10 for the rear but wasn't sure if there would be any fitment issues.

Jordan

menace121978 · 08-14-2010, 07:16 PM

10's in the rear buddy. no problems with fitment

i got a few things done today! much better day than yesterday

1st i torn down the '86 heater box from billy and replaced the heater core, lubed and adjusted all the flaps cleaned and installed. also ran the vacuum lines for the a/c flaps/vents. sand blasted and painted the wiper arms and bolted on with stainless button head bolts. turned out very nice

here's a few pics

menace121978 · 08-14-2010, 07:18 PM

last

spudz · 08-14-2010, 07:41 PM

great attention to detail! looks great!

menace121978 · 08-14-2010, 08:48 PM

thanks!!

STOCKISH · 08-14-2010, 09:29 PM

Looks great my friend! Keep up the amazing work.

mcbassin · 08-14-2010, 10:12 PM

Sorry to hear your Fri. the 13th was like my today. Totally know the feeling about everything you touch going to crap. I was lucky enough to put a nice scratch in pass. side fender while trying to dissassemble the heater a/c box not more than 30 min. ago.
Guess I'm gonna have to get some fender cover for wrenching on that thing.

I really like the attention to every part on your truck. It will be better than a new ride when your done. Keep the pics coming! Looks great!

draggin86 · 08-15-2010, 03:56 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMNry4PE93Y

palposity · 08-15-2010, 08:28 PM

This is gonna be one HAWT ride!

*Stitch* · 08-15-2010, 08:49 PM

'I like tortles.' Lol. I could die. 'Alright, you're a great zombie.'

bwahahahahahaha

menace121978 · 08-16-2010, 09:20 AM

v502 · 08-18-2010, 11:06 AM

The truck looking great cant what to see it on the road Menace

mcbassin · 08-18-2010, 11:16 PM

I really like the grommet for the firewall. Did you already say where you got them? or did you fab them yourself? Looks great!

menace121978 · 08-20-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v502

The truck looking great cant what to see it on the road Menace

thanks man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rongstad

Dennis,

Can you post a pic of the oil pan in reference to the cross member? Your build is really coming along nice!!!!!

rongstad

i'll get a pic today for you. we've been on vaca this week

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I really like the grommet for the firewall. Did you already say where you got them? or did you fab them yourself? Looks great!

i bought the grommet online. its called seals-it. cool stuff there... i had to modify mine to get such a big harness through but they just came out with a new style that is cut in half so installing it would be a lot easier.

we got home yesterday from a nice vacation on the coast to find a few packages waiting in the bed of the truck for me

THANKS AGAIN FOR WATCHING THE HOUSE BILLY!!

menace121978 · 08-20-2010, 11:06 AM

going to get the sound deadener down today

and install the temp sending unit for the gauges. here's a couple pics from the coast...

mcbassin · 08-20-2010, 11:36 AM

Thanks for the info on the grommet! Looks like an early Christmas in the Dennis the Menace home! Also, looks like some serious R&R on the beach.......Lucky!

OLDIRON69 · 08-20-2010, 11:40 AM

That one pup looks like superman....LOL!

glock35ipsc · 08-20-2010, 12:21 PM

OMG, after meeting these two kids, this one cracked me up hard!!

**nlped** · 08-20-2010, 12:35 PM

Great collection of new parts! You're coming along great, and looks like the dogs had a great time

.

menace121978 · 08-20-2010, 01:23 PM

that pic cracked us up too!!! bolt is super fast!! in that pic Coda is ahead because overtime i threw the ball she would cherry pick and wait for it

08-14-2010, 09:15 AM	#1
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) ^^ thanks John! __________________ "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

08-14-2010, 09:48 AM	#2
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Is that steering shaft just a "cut to fit" piece. Looks nice.

08-14-2010, 10:41 AM	#3
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) Looks good man! So, you spend a billion dollars with Jegs and they give you a $10 hat?!? Sweet deal! __________________ -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.

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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) $5.99...even better! __________________ -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.

08-14-2010, 05:06 PM	#6
shenk10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Park, PA Posts: 312	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I didn't see anywhere but did you get 20x8.5 all the way around or did you get 20x10 for the rear. I was thinking about getting the 20x10 for the rear but wasn't sure if there would be any fitment issues. Jordan

08-14-2010, 07:16 PM	#7
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 10's in the rear buddy. no problems with fitment i got a few things done today! much better day than yesterday 1st i torn down the '86 heater box from billy and replaced the heater core, lubed and adjusted all the flaps cleaned and installed. also ran the vacuum lines for the a/c flaps/vents. sand blasted and painted the wiper arms and bolted on with stainless button head bolts. turned out very nice here's a few pics 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

08-14-2010, 07:18 PM	#8
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) last 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

08-14-2010, 07:41 PM	#9
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) great attention to detail! looks great! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

08-14-2010, 08:48 PM	#10
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks!! __________________ "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

08-14-2010, 09:29 PM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks great my friend! Keep up the amazing work. __________________ --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.

08-14-2010, 10:12 PM	#12
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sorry to hear your Fri. the 13th was like my today. Totally know the feeling about everything you touch going to crap. I was lucky enough to put a nice scratch in pass. side fender while trying to dissassemble the heater a/c box not more than 30 min. ago. Guess I'm gonna have to get some fender cover for wrenching on that thing. I really like the attention to every part on your truck. It will be better than a new ride when your done. Keep the pics coming! Looks great! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-15-2010, 08:28 PM	#14
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) This is gonna be one HAWT ride! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

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08-16-2010, 09:20 AM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) __________________ "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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08-18-2010, 11:16 PM	#18
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I really like the grommet for the firewall. Did you already say where you got them? or did you fab them yourself? Looks great! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-20-2010, 11:06 AM	#20
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) going to get the sound deadener down today and install the temp sending unit for the gauges. here's a couple pics from the coast... 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

08-20-2010, 11:36 AM	#21
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thanks for the info on the grommet! Looks like an early Christmas in the Dennis the Menace home! Also, looks like some serious R&R on the beach.......Lucky! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Great collection of new parts! You're coming along great, and looks like the dogs had a great time . __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) that pic cracked us up too!!! bolt is super fast!! in that pic Coda is ahead because overtime i threw the ball she would cherry pick and wait for 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

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