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inovermyhead · 11-12-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

i just caught up to your post man.... thank you!!! its post like this that keep me coming back and taking my time with detailed pics and info! you have made a great day even better buddy!

if you have any questions or need help let me know.

Congrats on getting a rolling chassis, er I mean a driving chassis.
I've hit a few snags like you have such as having to upgrade my air compressor

I wonder if that cost goes under total cost of restore?
I'll more than likely have a few questions when I get to the motor dropping in but overall I think between your thread and Bob's I'm covered

80chevyshortbox · 11-12-2010, 08:47 PM

looks good man. i bet it felt great to take it for a burn.

joe231 · 11-12-2010, 08:56 PM

Sweet video!!
I think you may have some very cool traction issues

menace121978 · 11-12-2010, 09:21 PM

thanks guys! i'm not kidding when i say that i have watched that video at least 100 times... i cant wait till she's all together and i can REALLY drive her!

81C10LS3 · 11-13-2010, 02:55 AM

SWEEEEET video, i know thats a great feeling. congrats dennis...

question?

as far as etiquette, is it ok for my signature to reference another website for my build or should i just start a new thread on this website?

I like this one more. Seems like you guys have your facts straight on here...

81C10LS3 · 11-13-2010, 05:24 AM

yo dennis....what did you do for linkage between column and transmission?

can you post a couple pics maybe?

I'm offshore right now and it's been buggin me for days.

54Caddy · 11-13-2010, 11:10 AM

you should drive it down here to visalia on april 2nd for the danger zone truck show. its a good big show ask acex he came down last year.

Driveway Dreams · 11-13-2010, 11:21 AM

Dennis, those videos are sweet! So cool to see it out and rolling. Those engine covers look pretty nice too.

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menace121978 · 11-13-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 81C10LS3

SWEEEEET video, i know thats a great feeling. congrats dennis...

question?

as far as etiquette, is it ok for my signature to reference another website for my build or should i just start a new thread on this website?

I like this one more. Seems like you guys have your facts straight on here...

if i were you buddy i'd start a new build here with us

i'd like to see it. but if you don't want to do that then i don't see a reason you couldn't have a link to your build on another site.

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Originally Posted by 81C10LS3

yo dennis....what did you do for linkage between column and transmission?

can you post a couple pics maybe?

I'm offshore right now and it's been buggin me for days.

if you go back to page 69 i have pics of the lokar aca-1800 installed

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

you should drive it down here to visalia on april 2nd for the danger zone truck show. its a good big show ask acex he came down last year.

if she's done i'll be there

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Dennis, those videos are sweet! So cool to see it out and rolling. Those engine covers look pretty nice too.

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and you didn't believe me!!!

Driveway Dreams · 11-13-2010, 11:59 PM

I thought you were just messing with me.

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flamingbig10 · 11-14-2010, 12:31 AM

nice

81C10LS3 · 11-14-2010, 02:22 AM

thank you sooooooo much for referencing the page. i'm on a 200ft dive boat and the internet is slower than snail spunk. Also, it doesn't load ALL pictures. I must have missed those the first time around but i see now.

I've got a 6L80 so i'll have to wait until the cab goes on the frame to see if that setup will work for me(i think the shift shaft sits further back on the tranny).

Also, have you heard anyone using these?
http://www.classicperform.com/Instru...F/7387RSRB.pdf

my frame is cracked on both sides where the rear shocks mount so i ordered some, should fix up that problem area...

ps...i'll start a thread here once i get to some high speed internet

menace121978 · 11-14-2010, 10:18 PM

finally got photobucket to load. i thought this was cool. 1st time she moved under her own power

joe231 · 11-14-2010, 10:27 PM

your gonna have to buy new rubber before the maiden voyage

Driveway Dreams · 11-14-2010, 10:44 PM

Dang it! I can't watch the video on my phone. That means I have to get on the PC tonight.

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v502 · 11-15-2010, 12:36 AM

I love that seat

It looks like you can pull some serious G force with that

Nice video sounds like its ready to hit the road.

JohnC · 11-15-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

your gonna have to buy new rubber before the maiden voyage

Yeah he is!

68 TT · 11-15-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

your gonna have to buy new rubber before the maiden voyage

Well if you're going to need new rubber you might as well get more under there while you are at it and widen the wheel tubs on that sucker now before the work is finished on the bed.

You need all the tire under there you can get to help put all the power to the ground.

palposity · 11-16-2010, 09:03 AM

<------------------Jealous!

menace121978 · 11-16-2010, 09:08 AM

thanks guys!!!

funny thing is that i kept getting on it because i thought the tranny was slipping... turns out she was just spinning the tire every time!!!

menace121978 · 11-16-2010, 09:13 AM

cant wait to get my fenders back friday and then hopefully off to the exhaust shop to get the exhaust fabbed up and have it ceramic coated silver

yesterday my buddy was talking to my wife at work and asked for her permission to give me a '73 full vert k5!!! i haven't heard from him yet and Amy was very vague on details so i'll give him a call today....

*87 chevy silverado* · 11-16-2010, 11:21 AM

thats awsome keep up the good work

*Stitch* · 11-16-2010, 08:10 PM

So where the hell are the pics Lol
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menace121978 · 11-16-2010, 08:13 PM

thats a great question buddy!!!! i been waiting on leather sample pics from "my interior guy" for months now!

*Stitch* · 11-16-2010, 08:19 PM

Lololololololol. Last time I checked you were getting your interior guy to do something other than leather. I don't want to put your business in the street though lmao
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11-12-2010, 08:47 PM	#2127
80chevyshortbox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lethbridge Posts: 269	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) looks good man. i bet it felt great to take it for a burn.

11-12-2010, 08:56 PM	#2128
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sweet video!! I think you may have some very cool traction issues __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-12-2010, 09:21 PM	#2129
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks guys! i'm not kidding when i say that i have watched that video at least 100 times... i cant wait till she's all together and i can REALLY drive 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

11-13-2010, 02:55 AM	#2130
81C10LS3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 38	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) SWEEEEET video, i know thats a great feeling. congrats dennis... question? as far as etiquette, is it ok for my signature to reference another website for my build or should i just start a new thread on this website? I like this one more. Seems like you guys have your facts straight on here...

11-13-2010, 05:24 AM	#2131
81C10LS3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 38	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) yo dennis....what did you do for linkage between column and transmission? can you post a couple pics maybe? I'm offshore right now and it's been buggin me for days.

11-13-2010, 11:10 AM	#2132
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) you should drive it down here to visalia on april 2nd for the danger zone truck show. its a good big show ask acex he came down last year. __________________ ..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

11-13-2010, 11:21 AM	#2133
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) Dennis, those videos are sweet! So cool to see it out and rolling. Those engine covers look pretty nice too. 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.

11-13-2010, 11:59 PM	#2135
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) I thought you were just messing with me. 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.

11-14-2010, 12:31 AM	#2136
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) nice __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 11-14-2010 at 12:33 AM.

11-14-2010, 02:22 AM	#2137
81C10LS3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 38	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thank you sooooooo much for referencing the page. i'm on a 200ft dive boat and the internet is slower than snail spunk. Also, it doesn't load ALL pictures. I must have missed those the first time around but i see now. I've got a 6L80 so i'll have to wait until the cab goes on the frame to see if that setup will work for me(i think the shift shaft sits further back on the tranny). Also, have you heard anyone using these? http://www.classicperform.com/Instru...F/7387RSRB.pdf my frame is cracked on both sides where the rear shocks mount so i ordered some, should fix up that problem area... ps...i'll start a thread here once i get to some high speed internet

11-14-2010, 10:18 PM	#2138
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) finally got photobucket to load. i thought this was cool. 1st time she moved under her own power __________________ "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

11-14-2010, 10:27 PM	#2139
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) your gonna have to buy new rubber before the maiden voyage __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-14-2010, 10:44 PM	#2140
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) Dang it! I can't watch the video on my phone. That means I have to get on the PC tonight. 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.

11-15-2010, 12:36 AM	#2141
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I love that seat It looks like you can pull some serious G force with that Nice video sounds like its ready to hit the road. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

11-16-2010, 09:03 AM	#2144
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) <------------------Jealous! __________________ 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



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11-16-2010, 09:08 AM	#2145
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks guys!!! funny thing is that i kept getting on it because i thought the tranny was slipping... turns out she was just spinning the tire every time!!! __________________ "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

11-16-2010, 09:13 AM	#2146
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) cant wait to get my fenders back friday and then hopefully off to the exhaust shop to get the exhaust fabbed up and have it ceramic coated silver yesterday my buddy was talking to my wife at work and asked for her permission to give me a '73 full vert k5!!! i haven't heard from him yet and Amy was very vague on details so i'll give him a call today.... __________________ "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

11-16-2010, 11:21 AM	#2147
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thats awsome keep up the good work

11-16-2010, 08:10 PM	#2148
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 where the hell are the pics Lol Posted via Mobile Device

11-16-2010, 08:13 PM	#2149
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thats a great question buddy!!!! i been waiting on leather sample pics from "my interior guy" for months 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

11-16-2010, 08:19 PM	#2150
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) Lololololololol. Last time I checked you were getting your interior guy to do something other than leather. I don't want to put your business in the street though lmao Posted via Mobile Device

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