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Jonboy · 10-31-2010, 10:13 PM

I don't know about Dennis, but I am going to tomorrow. And Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, too.

menace121978 · 10-31-2010, 11:23 PM

glad i'm not that lucky Jon!

idk... tried to get in touch with him friday to check everything out. i haven't heard anything. must be busy huffing the fumes

*nbpro* · 10-31-2010, 11:33 PM

yeah we were gonna smell paint next week, until some dipsh*t came through the parking lot slinging mud and gravel. Got little dings I gotta fix all on the truck now. back when i did bodywork when I was young paint smells is the reason I quit. Couldnt stand it. had a grandfather and two uncles affected by paint fumes. maybe it's time like they do on tv. if you can't get the job done in time, time for a new painter.

Jonboy · 11-01-2010, 12:06 AM

I did just the opposite. I like the fumes. When I figured out you could get a buzz and get paid, I was hooked. That was over 20 years ago now. Every so often I will catch a whiff of something that smells like old school catalyzed enamel, and it will take me back a little bit. Now I just sit in an office on the other side of the wall from the fumes.

*nbpro* · 11-01-2010, 12:11 AM

oh i had friends growing up that used to do the kmart gold thing. you know, a rag and a bread sack, and hallucinate their blank off. I tried it a couple of times. but there were some things that i liked better as i was sitting there on that sack of seeds

bluex · 11-01-2010, 09:18 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PSL-2004/

You need one of those. I'm working on a '97 firebird to replace my 07 as my DD. I had to put a engine in it (3.8l) and during that the front brakes leaked all the fluid out. I picked that bleeder up and in 5 pumps per side all the air was out and the pedal is nice and firm. I havent drove the car yet, but it feels good in the garage. Really beats the old pumping the brakes method.

3r!c84 · 11-01-2010, 10:00 PM

is my computer broken or somthing. 2 pages of NO pictures ! tisk tisk

menace121978 · 11-01-2010, 10:03 PM

i stripped the caliper where the brake line bolts on tonight!!!!!!!! i'm gonna need more than the pump now. pos calipers! the only thing that saved my sanity tonight was Jeff calling me and letting me know the gauge mounting brackets are done

so the cluster, bezel, and gauges will all be in soon! thank you Jeff!!

bigblock73 · 11-01-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i stripped the caliper where the brake line bolts on tonight!!!!!!!! i'm gonna need more than the pump now. pos calipers! the only thing that saved my sanity tonight was Jeff calling me and letting me know the gauge mounting brackets are done

so the cluster, bezel, and gauges will all be in soon! thank you Jeff!!

No problem Dennis. I have had plenty of those days/moments myself!

menace121978 · 11-01-2010, 11:26 PM

i'm going to be forced into getting the wilwood D52 calipers now... no other choice right guys!? now i'm just wondering if the prop. valve i have is going to work. its supposedly for a disc/disc or disc/drum set-up. i gotta go back and do some more reading. i also need to think of a way to milk some overtime at work

**nlped** · 11-02-2010, 11:27 AM

Haha... Yep, you need the Wilwood D52's!!!

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6772owner · 11-02-2010, 12:43 PM

I agree, you cant really go "overkill" on brakes, safety is paramount!

81C10LS3 · 11-04-2010, 02:28 AM

Dennis,

I just read this ENTIRE thread and I must say it has inspired me more than words can say.

It's nice to see such attention to detail and the photos are awesome. I'm doing a very similar swap in an 81. 6.2LS3/6L80. It's in the beginning stages and I will be using your thread as a guide. I have bookmarked it "The BEST build thread yet" in my favorites.

Congratulations on getting this far on your project, especially since the truck has so much history within your family. I can't wait to see the final product.

I'm sure i'll have a few questions for you.

Again, congrats man...

Justin

Here's mine.....

menace121978 · 11-04-2010, 07:34 PM

your post made my day buddy!!! thank you for the kind words!!

i have a HUGE update finally!!!! today i was lucky enough to meet a local guy that is a dealer for WILWOOD!! he's the top seller in the area now and he got me a screaming deal on the D52 calipers front and rear in the newly released BLACK!!!!!! i am stoked!!!! just had to spend a day of shopping with the wife and show her Ed's post that i had to have them!

and promise to water the new money tree i just bought for her!!! i'm happy again

they should be here monday! btw the super secret price book he had came to $700 with tax, shipping and everything. and fully loaded with the new wilwood b10 pads

JNJchev77 · 11-04-2010, 07:50 PM

That's a smokin deal!

palposity · 11-04-2010, 08:42 PM

Sorry you had to buy new calipers, but it sounds like you made a good choice for replacements! Look forward to some pics!

Driveway Dreams · 11-05-2010, 12:08 AM

Pssssstt! I still need pictures. "The proof is in the pudding" my friend. I will be waiting for that text on Monday.

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**nlped** · 11-05-2010, 07:48 AM

Dennis,

You're most welcome...

81C10LS3 · 11-06-2010, 12:52 AM

Dennis, any chance you're selling those old calipers?

menace121978 · 11-06-2010, 06:33 AM

i havent really thought about it... they are just the stock D52's that have been ground down and smoothed and painted. 1 of the 4 is stripped where the banjo bolt screws into. and i just went out and took a look at them and there's a few spots the paint has bubbled from the fluid.

54Caddy · 11-06-2010, 07:46 PM

dennis did the wilwood master cylinder bolt right up to the stock booster have a p/n for it im looking into doing all wilwood also, Master cylinder, calipers, pads, and proportioning valve.

menace121978 · 11-06-2010, 08:16 PM

yep they bolt right up man. the m/c part # is 260-8556-bk. the front and rear calipers # 140-11290-bk & 140-11292-bk. let me know if your serious cause the stuffs not cheap and i'll hook you up with the guy up here.

v502 · 11-06-2010, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

yep they bolt right up man. the m/c part # is 260-8556-bk. the front and rear calipers # 140-11290-bk & 140-11292-bk. let me know if your serious cause the stuffs not cheap and i'll hook you up with the guy up here.

Where is the Pics ?

Its been a while but looking good buddy

menace121978 · 11-11-2010, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

yep they bolt right up man. the m/c part # is 260-8556-bk. the front and rear calipers # 140-11290-bk & 140-11292-bk. .

heres the m/c #. i went with a combination of an fittings... mostly summit. i like them a lot. no leaks or problems. as for the m/c i just bought a new one and had our painter do his thing with it.

menace121978 · 11-06-2010, 08:26 PM

the calipers aren't here yet... hopefully monday i'll have ya some pics!!!

10-31-2010, 10:13 PM	#1
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I don't know about Dennis, but I am going to tomorrow. And Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-31-2010, 11:23 PM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) glad i'm not that lucky Jon! idk... tried to get in touch with him friday to check everything out. i haven't heard anything. must be busy huffing the fumes __________________ "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

10-31-2010, 11:33 PM	#3
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) yeah we were gonna smell paint next week, until some dipsh*t came through the parking lot slinging mud and gravel. Got little dings I gotta fix all on the truck now. back when i did bodywork when I was young paint smells is the reason I quit. Couldnt stand it. had a grandfather and two uncles affected by paint fumes. maybe it's time like they do on tv. if you can't get the job done in time, time for a new painter.

11-01-2010, 12:06 AM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I did just the opposite. I like the fumes. When I figured out you could get a buzz and get paid, I was hooked. That was over 20 years ago now. Every so often I will catch a whiff of something that smells like old school catalyzed enamel, and it will take me back a little bit. Now I just sit in an office on the other side of the wall from the fumes. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-01-2010, 12:11 AM	#5
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) oh i had friends growing up that used to do the kmart gold thing. you know, a rag and a bread sack, and hallucinate their blank off. I tried it a couple of times. but there were some things that i liked better as i was sitting there on that sack of seeds Last edited by nbpro; 11-01-2010 at 12:13 AM.

11-01-2010, 09:18 PM	#6
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PSL-2004/ You need one of those. I'm working on a '97 firebird to replace my 07 as my DD. I had to put a engine in it (3.8l) and during that the front brakes leaked all the fluid out. I picked that bleeder up and in 5 pumps per side all the air was out and the pedal is nice and firm. I havent drove the car yet, but it feels good in the garage. Really beats the old pumping the brakes method. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Last edited by bluex; 11-01-2010 at 09:19 PM.

11-01-2010, 10:00 PM	#7
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) is my computer broken or somthing. 2 pages of NO pictures ! tisk tisk __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 11-01-2010 at 10:00 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) i stripped the caliper where the brake line bolts on tonight!!!!!!!! i'm gonna need more than the pump now. pos calipers! the only thing that saved my sanity tonight was Jeff calling me and letting me know the gauge mounting brackets are done so the cluster, bezel, and gauges will all be in soon! thank you Jeff!! __________________ "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

11-01-2010, 11:26 PM	#10
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i'm going to be forced into getting the wilwood D52 calipers now... no other choice right guys!? now i'm just wondering if the prop. valve i have is going to work. its supposedly for a disc/disc or disc/drum set-up. i gotta go back and do some more reading. i also need to think of a way to milk some overtime at work __________________ "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

11-02-2010, 11:27 AM	#11
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Haha... Yep, you need the Wilwood D52's!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-02-2010, 12:43 PM	#12
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I agree, you cant really go "overkill" on brakes, safety is paramount! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

11-04-2010, 02:28 AM	#13
81C10LS3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 38	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, I just read this ENTIRE thread and I must say it has inspired me more than words can say. It's nice to see such attention to detail and the photos are awesome. I'm doing a very similar swap in an 81. 6.2LS3/6L80. It's in the beginning stages and I will be using your thread as a guide. I have bookmarked it "The BEST build thread yet" in my favorites. Congratulations on getting this far on your project, especially since the truck has so much history within your family. I can't wait to see the final product. I'm sure i'll have a few questions for you. Again, congrats man... Justin Here's mine..... Attached Images

11-04-2010, 07:34 PM	#14
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) your post made my day buddy!!! thank you for the kind words!! i have a HUGE update finally!!!! today i was lucky enough to meet a local guy that is a dealer for WILWOOD!! he's the top seller in the area now and he got me a screaming deal on the D52 calipers front and rear in the newly released BLACK!!!!!! i am stoked!!!! just had to spend a day of shopping with the wife and show her Ed's post that i had to have them! and promise to water the new money tree i just bought for her!!! i'm happy again they should be here monday! btw the super secret price book he had came to $700 with tax, shipping and everything. and fully loaded with the new wilwood b10 pads __________________ "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

11-04-2010, 07:50 PM	#15
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) That's a smokin deal!

11-04-2010, 08:42 PM	#16
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sorry you had to buy new calipers, but it sounds like you made a good choice for replacements! Look forward to some pics! __________________ 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 Last edited by palposity; 11-04-2010 at 08:42 PM.



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11-05-2010, 12:08 AM	#17
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) Pssssstt! I still need pictures. "The proof is in the pudding" my friend. I will be waiting for that text on Monday. 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.

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nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, You're most welcome... __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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81C10LS3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 38	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis, any chance you're selling those old calipers?

11-06-2010, 06:33 AM	#20
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i havent really thought about it... they are just the stock D52's that have been ground down and smoothed and painted. 1 of the 4 is stripped where the banjo bolt screws into. and i just went out and took a look at them and there's a few spots the paint has bubbled from the fluid. __________________ "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

11-06-2010, 07:46 PM	#21
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) dennis did the wilwood master cylinder bolt right up to the stock booster have a p/n for it im looking into doing all wilwood also, Master cylinder, calipers, pads, and proportioning valve. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

11-06-2010, 08:16 PM	#22
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) yep they bolt right up man. the m/c part # is 260-8556-bk. the front and rear calipers # 140-11290-bk & 140-11292-bk. let me know if your serious cause the stuffs not cheap and i'll hook you up with the guy up here. __________________ "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

11-06-2010, 08:26 PM	#25
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) the calipers aren't here yet... hopefully monday i'll have ya some pics!!! __________________ "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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