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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Dennis, I envy the patience you have. Your truck is bad@ss...
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Cool, I couldn't really tell from the picture. I'm really jealous of how great this thing is coming together!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
BEAUTIFUL!!!
when are you guys coming out here?
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
What made you go with the RAAMat stuff instead of Dynamat? Im sure there isnt much difference in quality but just wondering. Also what did you use to roll it out so nicely on your floor. It looks great. I am going to be buying some soon as well for my c10. How much did it take?
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks guys!! i used a roll of bxt and a case of bxtII. looks like its going to be perfect amount. We used ALOT! doubling up through all the seams. We used a wall paper roller to get it smoothed out and believe it or not some water proof tape for pipes on all the seams. you can get it at wally world. be sure to get at least 2 rolls. the tape is made out of the same stuff the ram mat is made out of. as for going with ram mat... just google it! tons of info and high praise on the stuff
![]() i got a lot done today! column in with all new hardware. all the parts blasted and painted. cowl cover blasted and painted. locker shift linkage (PAIN IN THE ASS) installed and goes into ALL gears ![]()
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looks sick. Absolutely sick.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
the sound mat looks good.. Plan on doing mine soon with dynomat. Keep it up getting closer
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Awesome progress! you are cooking now man!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Wow you got a lot done! Looks awesome man!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looks great man! Are you going to get a steering wheel to match the 225's (or at leat get close to it)?
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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Are you going to put down the Ensolite IUO material as well?
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
wow, awesome work....cant wait till mines at that point and now just a bare frame! mind me asking why the lokar linkage was such a PITA? any tips?
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Yeah that bottom steering wheel gets my vote too. It will look awesome in the truck.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
I like this wheel. Billet Specialties Chicayne.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks for that Jeramy! i like it
![]() i got a little done today. modded the column shaft a little and got the new steering shaft all painted up and installed. also went to the driveline services shop and ordered a custom built 3 1/2" driveshaft! here's a few pics of the steering...
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
just need to get the driveshaft painted and installed, buy brake booster and master cylinder and m/c brake lines, bleed, run wiring harness', and test drive!!
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
I just made a list for my truck as well and its a page long and even after that I keep on thinking of about a million things i need to do after the list! its never ending.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Want to take a brake and come swap out my column
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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Sorry I don't know the part number for the booster adapter (Bob where you at?). What are you doing with the interior? all new too? Where are you getting the door panels, dash, etc.? Just curious how deep you are going with this monster? It's going to be too nice to drive man..... ![]() thanks |
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