Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) - Page 98 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Stitch* · 04-26-2011, 12:13 AM

it's about time dammit...I can't wait until I can get mine torn apart...

54Caddy · 04-26-2011, 12:24 AM

Looking good dennis. What did you do for the cab just wire wheel the old sealer out and weld over?

menace121978 · 04-26-2011, 02:48 AM

thanks guys!! i'm excited... the outside needs to be done by summer!

and yep... get out as much of the seam sealer and go to town welding. piece of cake

silvereagle07 · 04-26-2011, 11:59 AM

Wow! Looking good Dennis.

bigblock73 · 04-26-2011, 01:09 PM

Looks great Dennis! Question, are you going to remove the boxes underneath the old front stake pocket location...or leave them there? I didn't remove mine, wish I would have. Now is the time to decide.

twoodson · 04-26-2011, 04:43 PM

uh ohhhh you guys have woken Dennis up, not that it's a bad thing, but we all know when he rolls he rolls, the $$$ tree must have started its spring blooming.. Excellent job Dennis now I am debating on welding up the seems in my cab, Jon and I talked about briefly, are you going with the new rear window upgrade that doesn't show the seal?

silvereagle07 · 04-26-2011, 05:21 PM

Don't give him any more ideas. It will never get finished!

menace121978 · 04-26-2011, 11:26 PM

WOW!! u just had to say something bout the damn box huh Jeff!! spent all nite on one... had some issues with the bed rail flexing after i cut it out. ALL FIXED THOUGH!

MUCH CLEANER!!! seriously thanks for the idea

bigblock73 · 04-26-2011, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

WOW!! u just had to say something bout the damn box huh Jeff!! spent all nite on one... had some issues with the bed rail flexing after i cut it out. ALL FIXED THOUGH!

MUCH CLEANER!!! seriously thanks for the idea

LMAO Dennis...sorry to make you work a little harder, but I thought you might like the idea, and it should make the truck even cleaner.

You ready to purchase them speaker brackets anytime soon...would look killer painted body color....hint hint.

menace121978 · 04-27-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by twoodson

uh ohhhh you guys have woken Dennis up, not that it's a bad thing, but we all know when he rolls he rolls, the $$$ tree must have started its spring blooming.. Excellent job Dennis now I am debating on welding up the seems in my cab, Jon and I talked about briefly, are you going with the new rear window upgrade that doesn't show the seal?

the money tree!! i'd weld'em up Trev... so much cleaner and as you said just imagine how the new one piece products rear windows going to look!!! i myself gotta have them to match the 1 piece side windows. its like combining old school with new age

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Don't give him any more ideas. It will never get finished!

toooo late Jeremy! thanks for the compliments

menace121978 · 04-27-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

LMAO Dennis...sorry to make you work a little harder, but I thought you might like the idea, and it should make the truck even cleaner.

You ready to purchase them speaker brackets anytime soon...would look killer painted body color....hint hint.

i do apprieciate it buddy

i'll get up some better pics tomorrow since its my day off and you can see where i welded up the bed rail seams for extra strength and its looks cleaner too. i'm planning on spending the entire day out there finishing up the bed...

as for the speaker brackets... i'm going to NEED them

along with the fuse wire harness box if you still got them. i'll def. be sending some coin your way soooooon!! 1 last big ticket item i'm doing next is the exhaust... all custom and ceramic coated

soon as thats done here in the next 1-2 weeks

54Caddy · 04-27-2011, 10:10 PM

Did you get some work done to the truck today or what??

menace121978 · 04-27-2011, 10:30 PM

hahaha! nope!

too tuckered bro and i been stuck here on the forum reading threads and catching up... i did wash the beast though

but thats a different thread on a different forum!

seriously though tomorrow i gotta get after it.

i did receive a package from top banana today! all new quality door hinges...

54Caddy · 04-28-2011, 01:20 AM

Im awaiting to see how you reinforced the bed from flexing. I have wanted to do that for some time and never seen any one do it guess you beet me to it.

menace121978 · 04-28-2011, 09:21 AM

look at the 3rd pic in post 2433. you can see where i welded up that seam on the bed wall against the cab... and i also welded underneath the bed rail. the factory spot welds just aren't strong enough in those spots once the box is gone. its REALLY strong now... the truck moves before the bed rail does and it looks cleaner without the seam

68 TT · 04-28-2011, 12:31 PM

Great work. Good to see you back at it.

JohnC · 04-28-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

... i did wash the beast though

but thats a different thread on a different forum!

..

Hey you can posts pics of the beast here too.

menace121978 · 04-28-2011, 05:56 PM

here you go!

73gmc454 · 04-28-2011, 07:01 PM

lookin good, I should have removed the inner pockets also, the only plus is they have a hole in them to hook onto if ya wanna tie somin down,

*Stitch* · 04-28-2011, 08:48 PM

aww man that thing looks slow...

that things bad arse man...it is soooo clean...looks like it's going 100 mph sitting still

STOCKISH · 04-28-2011, 09:15 PM

Hate to admit it but that's way sexier than a TBSS. Sorry guys. I will now go outside and wait to be tarred and feathered.
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menace121978 · 04-28-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Great work. Good to see you back at it.

thanks buddy it feels good

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Originally Posted by 73gmc454

lookin good, I should have removed the inner pockets also, the only plus is they have a hole in them to hook onto if ya wanna tie somin down,

thanks man! yeah i def. thought about those holes for a total of 2 minutes and said the heck with it... i don't plan on hauling but my @ss anyways

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Originally Posted by Stitch

aww man that thing looks slow...

that things bad arse man...it is soooo clean...looks like it's going 100 mph sitting still

thanks brotha!! amazing vehicle... still in love

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Hate to admit it but that's way sexier than a TBSS. Sorry guys. I will now go outside and wait to be tarred and feathered.
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thanks Josh! yeah its tough not to just love the looks let alone the entire package... i'm actually thinking about buying another one

*Stitch* · 04-28-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

i'm actually thinking about buying another one

you can't hide money...

menace121978 · 04-28-2011, 10:36 PM

good one money bags!

draggin86 · 04-28-2011, 10:41 PM

why are you creeping take picture by my house!

04-26-2011, 12:13 AM	#2426
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) it's about time dammit...I can't wait until I can get mine torn apart...

04-26-2011, 12:24 AM	#2427
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking good dennis. What did you do for the cab just wire wheel the old sealer out and weld over? __________________ ..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

04-26-2011, 02:48 AM	#2428
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 excited... the outside needs to be done by summer! and yep... get out as much of the seam sealer and go to town welding. piece of cake __________________ "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

04-26-2011, 11:59 AM	#2429
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Wow! Looking good Dennis. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-26-2011, 01:09 PM	#2430
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks great Dennis! Question, are you going to remove the boxes underneath the old front stake pocket location...or leave them there? I didn't remove mine, wish I would have. Now is the time to decide. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-26-2011, 04:43 PM	#2431
twoodson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster, TX Posts: 291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) uh ohhhh you guys have woken Dennis up, not that it's a bad thing, but we all know when he rolls he rolls, the $$$ tree must have started its spring blooming.. Excellent job Dennis now I am debating on welding up the seems in my cab, Jon and I talked about briefly, are you going with the new rear window upgrade that doesn't show the seal?

04-26-2011, 05:21 PM	#2432
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Don't give him any more ideas. It will never get finished! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-26-2011, 11:26 PM	#2433
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) WOW!! u just had to say something bout the damn box huh Jeff!! spent all nite on one... had some issues with the bed rail flexing after i cut it out. ALL FIXED THOUGH! MUCH CLEANER!!! seriously thanks for the idea 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

04-27-2011, 10:10 PM	#2437
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Did you get some work done to the truck today or what?? __________________ ..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

04-27-2011, 10:30 PM	#2438
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) hahaha! nope! too tuckered bro and i been stuck here on the forum reading threads and catching up... i did wash the beast though but thats a different thread on a different forum! seriously though tomorrow i gotta get after it. i did receive a package from top banana today! all new quality door hinges... __________________ "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

04-28-2011, 01:20 AM	#2439
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Im awaiting to see how you reinforced the bed from flexing. I have wanted to do that for some time and never seen any one do it guess you beet me to it. __________________ ..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

04-28-2011, 09:21 AM	#2440
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) look at the 3rd pic in post 2433. you can see where i welded up that seam on the bed wall against the cab... and i also welded underneath the bed rail. the factory spot welds just aren't strong enough in those spots once the box is gone. its REALLY strong now... the truck moves before the bed rail does and it looks cleaner without the seam __________________ "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

04-28-2011, 12:31 PM	#2441
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04-28-2011, 05:56 PM	#2443
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) here you go! 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

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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) aww man that thing looks slow... that things bad arse man...it is soooo clean...looks like it's going 100 mph sitting still

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