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menace121978 · 11-16-2010, 08:21 PM

lmao!!!! its bidness ou hea!!!!

*nbpro* · 11-16-2010, 08:42 PM

dennis you be da man.

80stepsideguy · 11-18-2010, 12:01 PM

Everytime i see your trucks progress all i think of is metallica`s BAD SEED song.Wicked job your doing dennis to it.I wish mine was that far into completion..Sooner or later it`ll be there, may have to take a trip there to check it out in the future lol...
thanks
pat

inovermyhead · 11-19-2010, 11:53 AM

Dennis I was starting to think that you were the only one to get lucky on CL and find great deals until last night. Got me a lil something too and all for 400. Sorry, I had to brag too.

Now I just gotta learn how to use it

Puglia10 · 11-19-2010, 12:51 PM

Awesome man! Youre so close! Mines still a bare frame, these vids just kicked my butt in gear! I cant wait til I'm there....I mustve missed it, but do you have anything done to the motor and trans (cam/stall etc) or is it stock stuff? and was that just open headers? Thanks and keep it up, your builds why I started!

menace121978 · 11-19-2010, 11:09 PM

thanks guys! i apprieciate it

my doors always open Pat!!!!

sweet deal on the welder bro! just start messing around with it. very easy skill to learn. just takes time and patience.

she's stock so far with just open headers! it will only be stock for a short time after she's done

STOCKISH · 11-20-2010, 12:29 AM

Thats what I'm talking about! Cam, heads, intake, etc, etc....We all know how the snowball effect works dont we Dennis!

Driveway Dreams · 11-21-2010, 01:22 PM

2 words: Super charger.

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3r!c84 · 11-21-2010, 02:19 PM

Twin turbo's that would be sick...
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imsuchaman55 · 11-23-2010, 07:13 PM

Sweet ride, I cant wait to see how it turns out when its done. I like the attention to little details your putting into it

STOCKISH · 11-23-2010, 10:37 PM

How ya making it over there buddy?

menace121978 · 11-23-2010, 10:41 PM

thanks for the comments guys!

Josh, its a rough time of year for the Deans buddy. i wont have any updates besides paint till the 1st of the year

just too many huge bills in nov. and dec. hopefully we will get to see some progress with paint though

BTW, hows the new addition/project treating you? i don't make it to the 67-72 side to often. i need to get subscribed to your thread i guess huh!

TyKby2 · 11-24-2010, 12:23 AM

Awesome build, you've given me so many ideas for my '74 build

imsuchaman55 · 11-24-2010, 03:55 PM

Who do you have do your painting?

menace121978 · 11-24-2010, 06:46 PM

Rich Grant from Folsom Auto Body. serious talent man.... he just takes on a lot of projects at once and takes awhile to get stuff done. he's been moving lately though

imsuchaman55 · 11-24-2010, 11:22 PM

Sweet, I wanna check your ride out sometime. I really like how you did your guages, looks much better than digital. And the ls sounds like a monster, I burned a good couple hours @ work going thru the whole thread, amazing stuff!
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menace121978 · 11-24-2010, 11:27 PM

thanks man i sure apprieciate it! your welcome to come on by. i'll shoot you a pm with my number

TyKby2 · 11-25-2010, 01:00 AM

what Autometer gauges did you use and what is the size of your speedo and tach

menace121978 · 11-25-2010, 01:07 AM

i used the ultra-lite II's. the speedo and tach are both 5".

STOCKISH · 11-26-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

thanks for the comments guys!

Josh, its a rough time of year for the Deans buddy. i wont have any updates besides paint till the 1st of the year

just too many huge bills in nov. and dec. hopefully we will get to see some progress with paint though

BTW, hows the new addition/project treating you? i don't make it to the 67-72 side to often. i need to get subscribed to your thread i guess huh!

New projects coming, just slowly. Doing the rust repair right now. Takes lots of time to get it just right. I dont like using any filler and metal finishing everything takes me alot of time. Hoping this weekend will be full of progress though.

TyKby2 · 11-26-2010, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i used the ultra-lite II's. the speedo and tach are both 5".

thanks, I love the white face during the day and black at night. sweet build btw, can't wait to see it finished

menace121978 · 11-26-2010, 07:22 AM

anytime man! just so you know the gauge face is actually a really light grayish color. and do yourself a favor... use Bigblock73's brackets. they are worth their weight in gold

bigblock73 · 11-26-2010, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

anytime man! just so you know the gauge face is actually a really light grayish color. and do yourself a favor... use Bigblock73's brackets. they are worth their weight in gold

Thanks Dennis! Added some of your images to the instructions, just so you know.

shenk10 · 11-28-2010, 12:46 AM

i have two questions for you, I went back through and read and tried to figure it out....but the first one...you were talking about an upgraded steering box I believe, where did you get it from or did you just re-do the stock one? The second question is did you end up keeping the 10 bolt rear or did you find a 12 bolt to swap?

Thanks

menace121978 · 11-28-2010, 08:41 AM

hey Jordan, on the box i just have a stock rebuilt one. eventually im going to get the acr quick ratio box. on the rear i ended up just getting new seals, bearing, and spider gears for the 10 bolt. that is another thing i plan on upgrading in the future. probably just keep the 10 bolt and put in a posi unit.

i was just thinking its funny the 2 things i feel are the weak link in the build you picked up on.

11-16-2010, 08:21 PM	#2151
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) lmao!!!! its bidness ou hea!!!! __________________ "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, 08:42 PM	#2152
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) dennis you be da man.

11-18-2010, 12:01 PM	#2153
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Everytime i see your trucks progress all i think of is metallica`s BAD SEED song.Wicked job your doing dennis to it.I wish mine was that far into completion..Sooner or later it`ll be there, may have to take a trip there to check it out in the future lol... thanks pat __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

11-19-2010, 11:53 AM	#2154
inovermyhead Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 115	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis I was starting to think that you were the only one to get lucky on CL and find great deals until last night. Got me a lil something too and all for 400. Sorry, I had to brag too. Now I just gotta learn how to use it Attached Images __________________ 81 GMC C15 RC SWB 5.3L 4L80E project

11-19-2010, 12:51 PM	#2155
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 389	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Awesome man! Youre so close! Mines still a bare frame, these vids just kicked my butt in gear! I cant wait til I'm there....I mustve missed it, but do you have anything done to the motor and trans (cam/stall etc) or is it stock stuff? and was that just open headers? Thanks and keep it up, your builds why I started! __________________ 1979 c30 3+3 dually 1946 GMC

11-19-2010, 11:09 PM	#2156
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 apprieciate it my doors always open Pat!!!! sweet deal on the welder bro! just start messing around with it. very easy skill to learn. just takes time and patience. she's stock so far with just open headers! it will only be stock for a short time after she's done __________________ "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

11-20-2010, 12:29 AM	#2157
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thats what I'm talking about! Cam, heads, intake, etc, etc....We all know how the snowball effect works dont we Dennis! __________________ --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.

11-21-2010, 01:22 PM	#2158
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) 2 words: Super charger. 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.

11-21-2010, 02:19 PM	#2159
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Twin turbo's that would be sick... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-23-2010, 07:13 PM	#2160
imsuchaman55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 112	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sweet ride, I cant wait to see how it turns out when its done. I like the attention to little details your putting into it

11-23-2010, 10:37 PM	#2161
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) How ya making it over there buddy? __________________ --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.

11-23-2010, 10:41 PM	#2162
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! Josh, its a rough time of year for the Deans buddy. i wont have any updates besides paint till the 1st of the year just too many huge bills in nov. and dec. hopefully we will get to see some progress with paint though BTW, hows the new addition/project treating you? i don't make it to the 67-72 side to often. i need to get subscribed to your thread i guess huh! __________________ "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 Last edited by menace121978; 11-23-2010 at 10:43 PM.

11-24-2010, 12:23 AM	#2163
TyKby2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Awesome build, you've given me so many ideas for my '74 build __________________ Kevin 1974 Chevy C-10 (The Mistress) 1971 VW Bus 1973 VW Super Beetle 1996 Jeep Cherokee

11-24-2010, 03:55 PM	#2164
imsuchaman55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 112	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Who do you have do your painting?

11-24-2010, 06:46 PM	#2165
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Rich Grant from Folsom Auto Body. serious talent man.... he just takes on a lot of projects at once and takes awhile to get stuff done. he's been moving lately 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



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11-24-2010, 11:22 PM	#2166
imsuchaman55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 112	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sweet, I wanna check your ride out sometime. I really like how you did your guages, looks much better than digital. And the ls sounds like a monster, I burned a good couple hours @ work going thru the whole thread, amazing stuff! Posted via Mobile Device

11-24-2010, 11:27 PM	#2167
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks man i sure apprieciate it! your welcome to come on by. i'll shoot you a pm with my number __________________ "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

11-25-2010, 01:00 AM	#2168
TyKby2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) what Autometer gauges did you use and what is the size of your speedo and tach __________________ Kevin 1974 Chevy C-10 (The Mistress) 1971 VW Bus 1973 VW Super Beetle 1996 Jeep Cherokee

11-25-2010, 01:07 AM	#2169
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i used the ultra-lite II's. the speedo and tach are both 5". __________________ "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

11-26-2010, 07:22 AM	#2172
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) anytime man! just so you know the gauge face is actually a really light grayish color. and do yourself a favor... use Bigblock73's brackets. they are worth their weight in gold __________________ "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

11-28-2010, 12:46 AM	#2174
shenk10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Park, PA Posts: 312	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i have two questions for you, I went back through and read and tried to figure it out....but the first one...you were talking about an upgraded steering box I believe, where did you get it from or did you just re-do the stock one? The second question is did you end up keeping the 10 bolt rear or did you find a 12 bolt to swap? Thanks __________________ Jordan 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer, 6" Lift, 35x13.5R15, 6.0/6L80E/NP205 1982 Chevy C10 SWB, 2006 LS2/4l70e In progress.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439860

11-28-2010, 08:41 AM	#2175
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hey Jordan, on the box i just have a stock rebuilt one. eventually im going to get the acr quick ratio box. on the rear i ended up just getting new seals, bearing, and spider gears for the 10 bolt. that is another thing i plan on upgrading in the future. probably just keep the 10 bolt and put in a posi unit. i was just thinking its funny the 2 things i feel are the weak link in the build you picked up 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

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