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Old 10-08-2010, 08:16 PM   #1976
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Old 10-09-2010, 08:45 AM   #1977
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HEY!!!Now thats not very nice at all.
Just playing man! Heck your further along on yours than I ever will be on mine. I have to live vicariously through you and Dennis!

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Old 10-09-2010, 10:14 AM   #1978
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Yeah I'm coming. It may be in a rental but I'm coming.
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Old 10-09-2010, 07:51 PM   #1979
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@ john! funny! anywho... check it out! cant wait to get the a/c box back so i can see if whats in my head is what i'm building in the engine bay!
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That is tucking sick Tucker. Awesome man just awesome. It's really coming along. That reminds me you'll need the interior stuff soon probably. You send out that new sample yet
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damn... not yet! i'm so broke right now(according to Amy) we cant even afford the postage!

and thanks for the kind words brotha!
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looks sweet man
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Awesome! I am loving that master cylinder!
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Yeah I agree Charlie. I really like that master cylinder too. I saw it earlier on in his build and forgot he had it. It looks good. I'm gonna have get me one of those to go with my rear disc brake kit too. Me and Dennis have the same rear disc kit.
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Looking good man!
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its almost getting too purdee to drive!
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rear disc how hard to install ?
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thanks for the comments guys! Gary, the disc kit is a piece of cake to install buddy. the hardest thing is taking the axles out to get the backing plate off. other than that easy peasy!
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thanks man this is something i'm definately gonna put on the list to do need it where we live so much stopping and starting is there anywhere special to get these kits

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http://www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com/index7.html thats where i got mine. Randy was a great guy to deal with.

i do know there is a vendor here that copied the blackbirds kits bracket. that may be a cheaper route. idk for sure though.
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that's the same place I got mine from...blackbirds that is...the originator...
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Your truck is coming together nicely! That master cylinder looks like a perfect fit. This rig is going to be too nice to drive man!
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everything is looking so dusty.. just messing with you.


but better hurry before cobwebs start to form
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

well guys... i have been working on her a lot but there just hasn't been much to post about. i got a new cruise control switch from ls1nova thanks man!! i got the cruise control all hooked up along with getting the tac module mounted. i'm going to leave the computer right in front of the glove box and just modify the box so it secures the computer. i also got the brake booster and master cylinder bolted down. today i ordered some small parts like the gas pedal pad, brake pedal pad, headlight switch and knob, barker booster nipple for the ls intake, and i ordered the brake lines for the front in stainless steel. the ones pictured are a loaner set from Billy thanks bro!

so anyways the big accomplishment this weekend was i modded my gas pedal and got it all mounted right in the factory spot!! here's some pics
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talked to the painter tonight and he had my fenders sandblasted. he's going to repair the rust from the battery and spray undercoating on the inside if the fenders. Thanks Jeff!!! it is going to look very sweet. and look "finished" with the contrast between the body color and undercoating on the inside. thanks for looking!!
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Way to go man!! Nice progress. Really liking how everything is coming together for you.
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Very nice buddy. Very nice.
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