Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)

[silvereagle07]

Looks killer Dennis!

[Pop's C-10]

are you keepin tha body trim?

[68GMCCustom]

if he does.....I think something along the lines of how the '77 trim was painted...would be a great "accent" to that paint color.

[menace121978]

thanks guys!! yes i'm keeping the trim i was thinking about having the painter either painting body color in there or the interior(tan) color or just no color. idk yet. after she's all together i'll have a better idea.

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by RD71

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...

and thanks for the kind words!

[79beater]

I have to second what RD71 said. I'm new and have loved reading your build. Just starting mine so hopefully pics to come soon.

[Captkaos]

Not sure how it would look but if you are going with Tan interior, I would match that color on the stripe instead of body color.

[draggin86]

Dude looks like a truck again! You ready to do some plumbing at my house! haha i think its time!

[shenk10]

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

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.

You shouldnt have a problem, at least I dont in the front. Only thing I had a problem with was the spindle scraping which you probably already know about, but the calipers are almost identical to stock size so you shouldn't have a problem.


...and Dennis, truck looks amazing

[mcbassin]

What's going on out there Dennis? Haven't seen an update in a while?

[STOCKISH]

Thats what I was wondering.

[menace121978]

sorry guys! this time of year the priorities change around for me... work, family, and more work. i went crazy on my truck credit card this last summer and im paying it down. almost flush again i'll get back on Silver sometime next month

btw, i did get something VERY cool from Amy today for my birthday.... a silverado key chain with custom engraving on the back that says "in loving memory of Ted Smiley". (my grandpa) it actually brought tears to my eyes. i cant believe she remembered thats what im having painted on the tailgate. i'll get the pics of it up soon.

[nbpro]

I know I don't have to tell you this, but she's definately a keeper.

[JohnC]

That's awesome man!

[STOCKISH]

Thats super cool!

Amy, you go girl!

[twoodson]

Now that is a class act for sure and priceless!!!!

[nlped]

That is awesome!!! Things like that are keepsakes!

[3r!c84]

let me blow some dust off this thread !

here is a video you mite like

YouTube - 84 c10 pbir

into the 13s now. fastest run was a 13.98

[imsuchaman55]

haha, i agree!! Holidays are over, lets see this sweet truck finished up!!

[77trailering]

its been a while since i a have posted anything.......I TIP MY HAT TO YOU...pure awesomeness....

what drop will you end up having after cutting the the springs and will you have any tire rubbing......the size of your wheels in the front.....are they 20 x 8.5 and the back spacing for your wheels front and back....

between your build and n2trux build.....nothing but insperation......thanks...keep up the excellent work....

[STOCKISH]

Hope to see you have this wrapped up by spring. Cant imagine a sweeter truck to go cruise in!

[JohnC]

I just hope he hasn't floated away with the heavy rains they got out there a while back.

[Zane M]

I just read through all ninety pages of this thread.

Menace, you are doing an amazing job on this project. And for what it is worth, I have ADD and something REALLY has to catch my attention to spend the time it took for me to follow the progress in one sitting.

[menace121978]

wow!! thanks for all the motivation guys!!!! i'm still here and check in on my favorite threads daily. hope to hit it hard again here soon

and congrats on getting into the 13's eric!!! thats awesome bro

[79gmc5.3]

Dennis: Haven't been on in a while. As always you truck is TOP SHELF! Can't wait to see it finished. Great Work my friend!