Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

80chevyshortbox · 07-16-2009, 06:46 PM

lol almost done now. if you put as much time into all of them as you did to the one they are gona look brand new.

menace121978 · 07-17-2009, 08:30 PM

small update and pics as promised...
heres that same wheel been working over

new hardware, bearings,calipers,rotors

rotor all painted

rubber hose

menace121978 · 07-17-2009, 08:36 PM

had to do a little grinding on the upper spindle ear where the caliper bolt on so the rim would clear

caliper all sanded smooth on the front painted and installed

and wheel #2 all sandblasted and scrubbed down and bolted up for now

truckincurt · 09-13-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

had to do a little grinding on the upper spindle ear where the caliper bolt on so the rim would clear

caliper all sanded smooth on the front painted and installed

and wheel #2 all sandblasted and scrubbed down and bolted up for now

thought my frame was bent due to all the a arm spacers in my truck now that i see yours has as many as mine i feel better

joe231 · 07-17-2009, 08:45 PM

and

menace121978 · 07-17-2009, 08:46 PM

couple more photobucket missed... the fuel sending unit socks finally arrived today so i got them installed and all the fuel lines buttoned up(unless i end up w/ a LS motor)

and last one just a full frame shot

i'll finish the driverside front brakes tomorrow morning. its a lot of grinding and sanding to do when its 107 outside and probably hotter in the garage. and i'm still waiting on the brake hose for the driverside from napa.

glock35ipsc · 07-17-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

(unless i end up w/ a LS motor)

Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.........

glock35ipsc · 07-17-2009, 10:38 PM

BTW, the chassis is looking K I L L E R!!!!!

BruthaMan · 07-17-2009, 10:38 PM

Very nice attention to detail! Brake setup looks fantastic!

**nlped** · 07-18-2009, 07:22 AM

Wow...to sweet!

JohnC · 07-18-2009, 07:49 AM

Man that looks AMAZING!!!! I can't wait for you to get to the rest of the truck. If it turns out anything like the frame it is going to look killer!!!!!!

menace121978 · 07-18-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.........

no biggie buddy...i am just going to need your phone # for my wife so she can tell you whats on her mind!!

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

BTW, the chassis is looking K I L L E R!!!!!

thank you! i really apprieciate it.

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Originally Posted by BruthaMan

Very nice attention to detail! Brake setup looks fantastic!

thanks bruthaman! its turning out pretty good so far!!

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Originally Posted by nlped

Wow...to sweet!

thank you!

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Man that looks AMAZING!!!! I can't wait for you to get to the rest of the truck. If it turns out anything like the frame it is going to look killer!!!!!!

john thanks buddy. yea me too! the rest of the truck will be the same. i figure i'm about done w/ the easy stuff. its going to get down to the nitty gritty pretty soon. most of the time and money is going into whats left. motor/trans/ and the body work. so i'll slow down a bit and make sure anything and everything i do is right. so far the only weak spot in the build is the damn rearend which haunts me everyday just thinking about it. (should have found a 12 bolt/ with posi) but oh well i'll come back to it worst comes to worst.

JohnC · 07-18-2009, 10:05 AM

Yeah you can always change out the rear end!

SBTork · 07-18-2009, 10:22 AM

i'd run the 10 bolt until it breaks. You left it open so it should be hard to break. Congrats on the steady progress, you're going an excellent job. I hope you go with an LSx engine, they're lightyears ahead of the gen 1 sbc V8's, awesome power and great mileage. All that means to me is something I can and actually want to drive. Don't get me wrong, the gen 1's are great engines, they're just so outdated by todays standards. I just recently pulled the trigger on a 5.3 from a guy I work with. I got it for a great deal so I could not pass on it. I have a 350 from my '86 C-10 for free, but it needs gaskets and I would like to put new valve seals, a cam, valve springs, blah, blah, blah. It would wind up being about the same $$. That and I need a new fuel system either way.
And I know at this point it's going to feel like taking one step forward and two steps back, but it's a lot easier and more cost effective to do it now, and actually drive the truck than to do the gen 1 and change it after a year of not driving it. I've ran it through my head a lot lately because I am in the same situation as you. I have a painted frame sitting in the garage and a cab and box that needs bodywork and paint, suspension is about to go back together. I feel like it's now or never for the LSx conversion, engines are cheap and conversion parts can be made or had cheap if you're looking in the right places.
I refuse to give you my phone number

ndametz32 · 07-18-2009, 10:55 AM

That looks awesome man! Can't wait to see all the wheels mounted up!

menace121978 · 07-18-2009, 05:13 PM

progress.... whooo hoooo she rolls!!

driverside all buttoned up.

wheels all sandblasted and ready for sanding through the grits and polishing.

Dusty4x4 · 07-18-2009, 05:26 PM

wow

JohnC · 07-18-2009, 06:19 PM

AWESOME man! Congrats on getting to this point. It has been great watching this thing progress! Can't wait for the next phase!!

Hey if you need a fall guy I'm here for ya!

I don't think she can make it to Oklahoma that fast. Can she?

Keep it going man!!!!!!

menace121978 · 07-18-2009, 05:26 PM

these are of the new brake line and how i ran the line. needed a little bending to run along the spindle. another member is having trouble with this hope these pics help.

thanks for the comments guys! sbtork and bob, wish me luck tonight. i'm going to break the news to amy about what drivetrain is going in!! the hook is going to be.... "its going to end up costing about $1000 LESS than if i went w/ building my block up and buying a 700r4." and..... "its all their fault" as i point to the computer and your names!!

seriously though, i have made up my mind. im just going to need your guys help and advice. and if anyone has a parts list handy i'm gonna need that too. THANKS EVERYONE!! i love this place, Dennis

glock35ipsc · 07-18-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

seriously though, i have made up my mind. im just going to need your guys help and advice. and if anyone has a parts list handy i'm gonna need that too. THANKS EVERYONE!! i love this place, Dennis

Looks awesome man! I have more part numbers than Carter has peanuts!

I'm actually trying to seperate everything by engine, trans, hard parts, electrical, etc. If and when I ever get it finished I'll sent you a copy.

I still have not got anything worth while from LKQ, so I'm going with Certified Auto Recycling for the engine. I even called the guy at LKQ on Friday, and all I got was excuses as to why he has not got back to me. And he STILL didn't have a price for me. And I have also emailed a few other places and have not heard back from them yet either. So apparently the economy isn't doing too bad for them, since they don't need my business.

Certified Auto Recycling http://www.barbersauto.net/ or call 1-800-632-2091 ext. 14, Grant Smith.

menace121978 · 07-18-2009, 06:26 PM

no but she can fill up a mailbox pretty fast! (just ask my buddy on ls2gto forums)

j/k

thanks john its a good feeling. shes still sitting out in the driveway for the neighbors to see what ive been up to. i keep going out and walking around her!

JohnC · 07-18-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

no but she can fill up a mailbox pretty fast! (just ask my buddy on ls2gto forums)

j/k !

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Originally Posted by menace121978

thanks john its a good feeling. shes still sitting out in the driveway for the neighbors to see what ive been up to. i keep going out and walking around her!

With a big smile the whole time right?

I wouldn't blame you I would too!

MoFaster · 07-18-2009, 07:05 PM

Congrats man!!!! I just spent an hour reading this entire thread and I cant see how you truck could look any better than it does right now. Keep up the amazing work. Im really looking forward to tha body Im sure it will be just as nice.

SBTork · 07-18-2009, 07:14 PM

Awesome, it's good to see it rolling.....now onto more fun stuff. Im glad you're going LSx powered. I think you're going to like it and im sure Amy will too once it's on the road and gets the same or better mileage as the GTO.
There is a guy, Ron, goes by the name 1BADC10 on performancetrucks.net and a fistful of more guys that have done this on there message board along with people here too. I know Ron has helped me a lot with my research. If you need anymore info or ideas just let me know I'd be glad to share the little I know

joe231 · 07-18-2009, 07:21 PM

Very cool!!!

07-16-2009, 06:46 PM	#1
80chevyshortbox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lethbridge Posts: 269	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) lol almost done now. if you put as much time into all of them as you did to the one they are gona look brand new.

07-17-2009, 08:36 PM	#3
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) had to do a little grinding on the upper spindle ear where the caliper bolt on so the rim would clear caliper all sanded smooth on the front painted and installed and wheel #2 all sandblasted and scrubbed down and bolted up for now __________________ "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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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) and __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 07-17-2009 at 08:46 PM.

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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) couple more photobucket missed... the fuel sending unit socks finally arrived today so i got them installed and all the fuel lines buttoned up(unless i end up w/ a LS motor) and last one just a full frame shot i'll finish the driverside front brakes tomorrow morning. its a lot of grinding and sanding to do when its 107 outside and probably hotter in the garage. and i'm still waiting on the brake hose for the driverside from napa. __________________ "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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07-17-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) small update and pics as promised... heres that same wheel been working over new hardware, bearings,calipers,rotors rotor all painted rubber hose __________________ "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

07-17-2009, 10:38 PM	#9
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Very nice attention to detail! Brake setup looks fantastic! __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

07-18-2009, 07:22 AM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Wow...to sweet!

07-18-2009, 07:49 AM	#11
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Man that looks AMAZING!!!! I can't wait for you to get to the rest of the truck. If it turns out anything like the frame it is going to look killer!!!!!!

07-18-2009, 10:05 AM	#13
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Yeah you can always change out the rear end!

07-18-2009, 10:22 AM	#14
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i'd run the 10 bolt until it breaks. You left it open so it should be hard to break. Congrats on the steady progress, you're going an excellent job. I hope you go with an LSx engine, they're lightyears ahead of the gen 1 sbc V8's, awesome power and great mileage. All that means to me is something I can and actually want to drive. Don't get me wrong, the gen 1's are great engines, they're just so outdated by todays standards. I just recently pulled the trigger on a 5.3 from a guy I work with. I got it for a great deal so I could not pass on it. I have a 350 from my '86 C-10 for free, but it needs gaskets and I would like to put new valve seals, a cam, valve springs, blah, blah, blah. It would wind up being about the same $$. That and I need a new fuel system either way. And I know at this point it's going to feel like taking one step forward and two steps back, but it's a lot easier and more cost effective to do it now, and actually drive the truck than to do the gen 1 and change it after a year of not driving it. I've ran it through my head a lot lately because I am in the same situation as you. I have a painted frame sitting in the garage and a cab and box that needs bodywork and paint, suspension is about to go back together. I feel like it's now or never for the LSx conversion, engines are cheap and conversion parts can be made or had cheap if you're looking in the right places. I refuse to give you my phone number __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

07-18-2009, 10:55 AM	#15
ndametz32 Fire Truck Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 74	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) That looks awesome man! Can't wait to see all the wheels mounted up! __________________ -Nick '83 Chevrolet Silverado Stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=349394

07-18-2009, 05:13 PM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) progress.... whooo hoooo she rolls!! driverside all buttoned up. wheels all sandblasted and ready for sanding through the grits and polishing. __________________ "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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07-18-2009, 06:19 PM	#18
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) AWESOME man! Congrats on getting to this point. It has been great watching this thing progress! Can't wait for the next phase!! Hey if you need a fall guy I'm here for ya! I don't think she can make it to Oklahoma that fast. Can she? Keep it going man!!!!!!



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07-18-2009, 06:26 PM	#21
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) no but she can fill up a mailbox pretty fast! (just ask my buddy on ls2gto forums) j/k thanks john its a good feeling. shes still sitting out in the driveway for the neighbors to see what ive been up to. i keep going out and walking around her! __________________ "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

07-18-2009, 07:05 PM	#23
MoFaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 38	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Congrats man!!!! I just spent an hour reading this entire thread and I cant see how you truck could look any better than it does right now. Keep up the amazing work. Im really looking forward to tha body Im sure it will be just as nice. __________________ 78 Stepper Big Block http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...19-09_1639.jpg *Dont brake till you see God!!*

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SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Awesome, it's good to see it rolling.....now onto more fun stuff. Im glad you're going LSx powered. I think you're going to like it and im sure Amy will too once it's on the road and gets the same or better mileage as the GTO. There is a guy, Ron, goes by the name 1BADC10 on performancetrucks.net and a fistful of more guys that have done this on there message board along with people here too. I know Ron has helped me a lot with my research. If you need anymore info or ideas just let me know I'd be glad to share the little I know __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

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