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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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An 88-up truck rear axle swap may be the way to go for you as long as you can handle the minor extra width with your wheel offset. It brings the rear wheels out closer to alignment with the front. Glock35ipsc did the swap on Fred and it really helped the looks.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
^^^I did it before Bob on my now gone "87 GMC (nicknamed...wait for it...Bob
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
None of them ones I have seen past 1980 were clutch type from truck I knew were factory.
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Tires and shocks mostly. Driving lights in the lower front valaince, G80 locking rear diff (aka Timex locker), The tires were a slightly more aggresive tread All Terrain, and the shocks were over priced Bilstien. and a Skid plate package The interior trim was either LS or LT, (badge on "B" pillar") LS being cloth seats, base radio( several options to this) dash cluster had fewer gauges. 4x4 actuation was dependant on trim level, push button selection, on both trim levels LS and LT, LT having the "autoride" option offering selectable automatic full time 4x4, VS 2hi .4hi amd 4lo LT was leather, full gauge package, Uplevel stereo package, better HVAC controls. most likely to have power windows and locks, XM option, OnStar, The Work truck (WT) 4x4 were vinyl seats, usually no carpet but a rubber mat, inner door panels were plastic, no power windows, 4x4 as floor mounted stick. There are caveats and exceptions to any and all of this, Dealers make changes to the trucks at the dealership which really confuses things. |
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got my fenders
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looks good brotha! one more step closer!
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those look good. is it just the insides, or are both sides painted?
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There just trimmed out on the inside, right? The outside will be painted on the truck as a whole...correct?
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I like the undercoating inside the fender skin. They look great man. It's coming along alot faster than my crewcab lmao
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Those look great. Now you need cover panels cut to hide all the holes...
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How did you paint the under coating inside the fender like that?
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Dennis, fenders turned out great! I hope you are as happy with yours as I am with mine.
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Undercoating comes in an aersol can, stick the nozzle in there, and apply a nice even coat. Wipe off any overspray before it dries. Did my hood and fenders like this a while back.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
dennis another question on the calipers have you tries mounting the 15 wheels you have with the wilwood calipes. I will be running stock steelies on my truck and want to make sure they will clear.
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looking good my friend. Looking good!
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Very nice!
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Agreed! They look great!
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Good job Dennis you son of a gun, send me that $$$$ tree for a little while and let me catch up.. lol Great job and keep up the good work.
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well get wonk on it
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This is my first post (I'm new here, so hello...). I just had to say, I've been reading this entire thread from the start- what an amazing project! Your attention to detail is astonishing.
Keep up the good work, waiting to witness the finished product... Last edited by RD71; 12-04-2010 at 10:14 AM. |
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Heck yeah man! Looks good!
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