Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) - Page 95 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

menace121978 · 04-13-2011, 03:46 PM

wow here we go again!!!

STOCKISH · 04-13-2011, 04:30 PM

Trying to get Chucky all riled up!

*Stitch* · 04-13-2011, 07:30 PM

Lol same deal as before. But don't post it here that deals only for you lmao
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*Stitch* · 04-14-2011, 06:32 PM

Looks like the crewcab 'whore' might be going back to it's second home once again lmao

Oh yeah, sorry about jackin your thread Dennis but someones gotta keep this thing alive.

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Jonboy · 04-14-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitch

Looks like the crewcab 'whore' might be going back to it's second home once again lmao

Oh yeah, sorry about jackin your thread Dennis but someones gotta keep this thing alive.

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No. Really?

STOCKISH · 04-14-2011, 11:47 PM

Maybe! i am not sure on my storage situation quite yet. And I am going to build my 70 FIRST!!!

JohnC · 04-15-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Maybe! i am not sure on my storage situation quite yet. And I am going to build my 70 FIRST!!!

Yeah yeah we've heard this before!

Jonboy · 04-15-2011, 12:36 AM

Just throw it in the back yard. I'm sure your wife will understand.

*Stitch* · 04-15-2011, 10:26 AM

I guarantee if it leaves my yard again it's not coming back here lol. Josh might get rid of it to someone else but not me this time lol
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JohnC · 04-18-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitch

I guarantee if it leaves my yard again it's not coming back here lol. Josh might get rid of it to someone else but not me this time lol
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Uh huh....."See Previous Post"

*Stitch* · 04-18-2011, 09:24 AM

What previous post? Lol

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menace121978 · 04-18-2011, 11:37 PM

PROGRESS! i finally got 1 of the doors all welded up and ready for the painter tonight. just need to clean it up and maybe a little sanding and scuffing. about to order the hinges now

hoping next weekend i can get the exhaust done along with a CAI and get the passenger side fenders bolted up. onto the pics...

STOCKISH · 04-18-2011, 11:41 PM

O hell yes! UPDATES!!! Door is looking good buddy, cant wait to see this thing back together. Definately my favorite 73-87 on the board!

menace121978 · 04-18-2011, 11:39 PM

more

mcbassin · 04-18-2011, 11:43 PM

Looking good Dennis! nice work with the patch. Glad to see you are away from your Jeep long enough to work on this puppy............j/k

menace121978 · 04-18-2011, 11:45 PM

batteries been charging for the last week so ill pull her out and get all the dust and dirt off her from the last 6 months.... sure hope our painter gets his ass in gear. i want him to take the bed for undercoating and painting

menace121978 · 04-18-2011, 11:47 PM

thanks guys!!! great feeling getting something done to her tonight. that means ALOT Josh! huge compliment... i gotta get'er done this summer buddy.

draggin86 · 04-19-2011, 12:25 AM

Looks good dude! how come you welded up the trip holes on the door?

twoodson · 04-19-2011, 01:06 AM

Good job Dennis, yeah it feels good when you can get at least something done. Keep up the good work.

menace121978 · 04-19-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by draggin86

Looks good dude! how come you welded up the trip holes on the door?

thanks bro... i welded those cause with the 1 piece windows i want to move the mirrors forward about 3 inches so they flow better since there wont be a wing window line anymore

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Originally Posted by twoodson

Good job Dennis, yeah it feels good when you can get at least something done. Keep up the good work.

thanks man! yes it does... just anything done feels great

*Stitch* · 04-19-2011, 07:33 AM

Tucker that's awesome. I'm so glad you're finally back on this again. The door looks great. I'm gonna start stripping my truck down to the frame here soon. It'll be getting the regular treatment. It'll be a normal build lol ya know porterbuilt in the front and rear, 6.0, one piece windows. Ya know like everyone else around here lmao.

Btw good luck with Rich

. Also whenever you want to talk some more about the interior or just to chat you know where to find me.
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menace121978 · 04-19-2011, 07:59 AM

thanks Chester...

uh huh just a standard, plain jane, everyday type of build huh!?!

thanks man... i'm going to call him tomorrow and see wtf he's been doing. for sure buddy... you know i'll be in touch

BTW guys i just ordered the polished K&N CAI this morning and tried to order the hinges through top banana but figured i'd send him a pm about any discounts 1st... fingers crossed with shipping at $25!!!

*nbpro* · 04-19-2011, 02:41 PM

Good to see you're making progress. Good luck on the rest of the build. Hope everything goes well.

Nobaddaze · 04-19-2011, 03:11 PM

your truck is totally an ispiration. i hope mine is half as nice when im done. keep up the good work!

menace121978 · 04-19-2011, 09:53 PM

apprieciate the compliments guys! tonight i got a little bit more done... stripped the driver side door down completely and ready to weld up.

i'll get the patch and holes knocked out tomorrow after work. then take them to Rich for paint

04-13-2011, 03:46 PM	#1
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) wow here we go again!!! __________________ "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

04-13-2011, 04:30 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Trying to get Chucky all riled up! __________________ --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.

04-13-2011, 07:30 PM	#3
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) Lol same deal as before. But don't post it here that deals only for you lmao Posted via Mobile Device

04-14-2011, 06:32 PM	#4
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) Looks like the crewcab 'whore' might be going back to it's second home once again lmao Oh yeah, sorry about jackin your thread Dennis but someones gotta keep this thing alive. Posted via Mobile Device

04-14-2011, 11:47 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Maybe! i am not sure on my storage situation quite yet. And I am going to build my 70 FIRST!!! __________________ --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. Last edited by STOCKISH; 04-14-2011 at 11:48 PM.

04-15-2011, 12:36 AM	#8
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Just throw it in the back yard. I'm sure your wife will understand. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

04-15-2011, 10:26 AM	#9
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) I guarantee if it leaves my yard again it's not coming back here lol. Josh might get rid of it to someone else but not me this time lol Posted via Mobile Device

04-18-2011, 09:24 AM	#11
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) What previous post? Lol Posted via Mobile Device

04-18-2011, 11:37 PM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) PROGRESS! i finally got 1 of the doors all welded up and ready for the painter tonight. just need to clean it up and maybe a little sanding and scuffing. about to order the hinges now hoping next weekend i can get the exhaust done along with a CAI and get the passenger side fenders bolted up. onto the pics... Attached Images __________________ "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

04-18-2011, 11:41 PM	#13
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) O hell yes! UPDATES!!! Door is looking good buddy, cant wait to see this thing back together. Definately my favorite 73-87 on the board! __________________ --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.

04-18-2011, 11:39 PM	#14
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) more Attached Images __________________ "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

04-18-2011, 11:43 PM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking good Dennis! nice work with the patch. Glad to see you are away from your Jeep long enough to work on this puppy............j/k __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-18-2011, 11:45 PM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) batteries been charging for the last week so ill pull her out and get all the dust and dirt off her from the last 6 months.... sure hope our painter gets his ass in gear. i want him to take the bed for undercoating and painting __________________ "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

04-18-2011, 11:47 PM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks guys!!! great feeling getting something done to her tonight. that means ALOT Josh! huge compliment... i gotta get'er done this summer buddy. __________________ "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

04-19-2011, 12:25 AM	#18
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks good dude! how come you welded up the trip holes on the door? __________________ My build thread. Boy what did i get myself into! Last edited by draggin86; 04-19-2011 at 12:26 AM.



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04-19-2011, 01:06 AM	#19
twoodson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster, TX Posts: 291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Good job Dennis, yeah it feels good when you can get at least something done. Keep up the good work.

04-19-2011, 07:33 AM	#21
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) Tucker that's awesome. I'm so glad you're finally back on this again. The door looks great. I'm gonna start stripping my truck down to the frame here soon. It'll be getting the regular treatment. It'll be a normal build lol ya know porterbuilt in the front and rear, 6.0, one piece windows. Ya know like everyone else around here lmao. Btw good luck with Rich . Also whenever you want to talk some more about the interior or just to chat you know where to find me. Posted via Mobile Device

04-19-2011, 07:59 AM	#22
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks Chester... uh huh just a standard, plain jane, everyday type of build huh!?! thanks man... i'm going to call him tomorrow and see wtf he's been doing. for sure buddy... you know i'll be in touch BTW guys i just ordered the polished K&N CAI this morning and tried to order the hinges through top banana but figured i'd send him a pm about any discounts 1st... fingers crossed with shipping at $25!!! __________________ "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; 04-19-2011 at 07:59 AM.

04-19-2011, 02:41 PM	#23
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Good to see you're making progress. Good luck on the rest of the build. Hope everything goes well.

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Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) your truck is totally an ispiration. i hope mine is half as nice when im done. keep up the good work!

04-19-2011, 09:53 PM	#25
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) apprieciate the compliments guys! tonight i got a little bit more done... stripped the driver side door down completely and ready to weld up. i'll get the patch and holes knocked out tomorrow after work. then take them to Rich for paint __________________ "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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