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*nbpro* · 10-12-2010, 01:57 AM

rear disc how hard to install ?

menace121978 · 10-12-2010, 07:40 AM

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!

*nbpro* · 10-12-2010, 12:12 PM

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

menace121978 · 10-12-2010, 07:09 PM

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.

*Stitch* · 10-12-2010, 07:21 PM

that's the same place I got mine from...blackbirds that is...the originator...

mcbassin · 10-12-2010, 11:47 PM

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!

3r!c84 · 10-13-2010, 12:29 AM

everything is looking so dusty..

just messing with you.

but better hurry before cobwebs start to form

JohnC · 10-13-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

everything is looking so dusty..

just messing with you.

but better hurry before cobwebs start to form

That's funny right there, I don't care who ya are.

menace121978 · 10-15-2010, 10:24 PM

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

menace121978 · 10-15-2010, 10:25 PM

more...

menace121978 · 10-15-2010, 10:26 PM

a few more

menace121978 · 10-15-2010, 10:29 PM

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!!

bigblock73 · 10-16-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

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!!

Atta boy Dennis

You can spray it too, it comes in an aersol can, you'll need less than one full can for both fenders and hood. Might save you a few bucks, who knows.

Driveway Dreams · 10-15-2010, 11:03 PM

Way to go man!! Nice progress. Really liking how everything is coming together for you.
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*Stitch* · 10-15-2010, 11:26 PM

Very nice buddy. Very nice.
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*nbpro* · 10-15-2010, 11:40 PM

Nice progress

*nbpro* · 10-16-2010, 02:00 AM

hey that looks sweet jeff

mcbassin · 10-16-2010, 10:09 PM

Very nice work on the gas pedal! You made it look just like the original.

menace121978 · 10-16-2010, 10:24 PM

thanks Mike!!! that was a fun mod right there. took some time to get perfect though!

*nbpro* · 10-21-2010, 09:58 PM

how are things going on the build? have you heard anything as far as paint?

menace121978 · 10-21-2010, 10:05 PM

things are good... sorta! i got the wrong brake lines so i didn't get to move her on her own power yet. i did get the new brake pedal, gas pedal, headlight switch, wiper switch all installed tonight

looking like a brand new truck!!

as for the painter... i'll text him right now and see whats going on!

*nbpro* · 10-21-2010, 11:20 PM

sound like good progress buddy!!

clinebarger · 10-24-2010, 07:55 PM

Heres the pics you wanted of my intake tube & air box Menace.

*Stitch* · 10-24-2010, 08:00 PM

So what's the deal with the painter.

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STOCKISH · 10-24-2010, 08:21 PM

If it's like most (not all) of them, he'll get to it when he's darn good and ready. Seems like every time someone is waiting on something to get there project going, it's the darn painter.

10-12-2010, 01:57 AM	#1
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) rear disc how hard to install ?

10-12-2010, 07:40 AM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 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! __________________ "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

10-12-2010, 12:12 PM	#3
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 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 Last edited by nbpro; 10-12-2010 at 07:39 PM.

10-12-2010, 07:09 PM	#4
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 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. __________________ "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

10-12-2010, 07:21 PM	#5
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) that's the same place I got mine from...blackbirds that is...the originator...

10-12-2010, 11:47 PM	#6
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 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! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-13-2010, 12:29 AM	#7
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) everything is looking so dusty.. just messing with you. but better hurry before cobwebs start to form __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-15-2010, 10:24 PM	#9
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	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 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

10-15-2010, 10:25 PM	#10
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) more... 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

10-15-2010, 10:26 PM	#11
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) a few more 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

10-15-2010, 10:29 PM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 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!! __________________ "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

10-15-2010, 11:03 PM	#14
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) Way to go man!! Nice progress. Really liking how everything is coming together for you. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -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.

10-15-2010, 11:26 PM	#15
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Very nice buddy. Very nice. Posted via Mobile Device

10-15-2010, 11:40 PM	#16
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Nice progress

10-16-2010, 02:00 AM	#17
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10-16-2010, 10:09 PM	#18
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Very nice work on the gas pedal! You made it look just like the original. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-16-2010, 10:24 PM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks Mike!!! that was a fun mod right there. took some time to get perfect though! __________________ "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

10-21-2010, 09:58 PM	#20
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) how are things going on the build? have you heard anything as far as paint?

10-21-2010, 10:05 PM	#21
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) things are good... sorta! i got the wrong brake lines so i didn't get to move her on her own power yet. i did get the new brake pedal, gas pedal, headlight switch, wiper switch all installed tonight looking like a brand new truck!! as for the painter... i'll text him right now and see whats going on! __________________ "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

10-21-2010, 11:20 PM	#22
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) sound like good progress buddy!!

10-24-2010, 07:55 PM	#23
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Heres the pics you wanted of my intake tube & air box Menace. Attached Images

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Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) So what's the deal with the painter. Posted via Mobile Device

10-24-2010, 08:21 PM	#25
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) If it's like most (not all) of them, he'll get to it when he's darn good and ready. Seems like every time someone is waiting on something to get there project going, it's the darn painter. __________________ --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.

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