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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.

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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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

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!

menace121978 · 04-29-2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by draggin86

why are you creeping take picture by my house!

i knew that would get your attention!

*Stitch* · 04-28-2011, 10:42 PM

Me? Money bags? What gave you that idea...

menace121978 · 04-30-2011, 12:56 AM

more progress tonight... i finished the metal work on the bed

i ended up welding that big gap on the bed wall and bed rail. you can see the gap in the pics and then of it gone. turned out really sweet

menace121978 · 04-30-2011, 12:58 AM

more

menace121978 · 04-30-2011, 01:00 AM

i also finished welding up the last holes on the top of the cab from an old CB radio

menace121978 · 04-30-2011, 01:08 AM

the infamous Rich 'the painter' made it by the house last night to check things out and get a game plan going. He's going to pick up the doors, hinges, and A/C box monday after work and get them knocked out

He's going to take the bed next to undercoat and paint and while he's got the bed i'm going to get the exhaust done

i need to get into DMV and get everything all in order so i can drive her somewhat legal to the exhaust shop also

6772owner · 04-30-2011, 09:18 AM

Looking good buddy, glad to see the progress.

Junior_BnU · 04-30-2011, 10:55 AM

Nice truck! Good work

bharrison1 · 04-30-2011, 10:57 AM

Nice work!!!!!

73gmc454 · 05-01-2011, 08:42 AM

I like the progress, looks great ,

JohnC · 05-01-2011, 01:16 PM

Coming along well man! Keep after it!

Pop's C-10 · 05-01-2011, 02:33 PM

looking good man

Driveway Dreams · 05-01-2011, 05:00 PM

Glad I stopped to check it out. I miss watching this build. I gotta remember to drop in more often. The exhaust shop going to run pipe without the bed on it? I would wait till it is on there and the truck is sitting at ride height to run exhaust. Then you are sure about clearances.

bayou boy · 05-01-2011, 06:30 PM

what a build thread every time i look at it i have to go play on mine ready to pull the cab off now alittle every day right great progress on the truck man

STOCKISH · 05-01-2011, 09:52 PM

Looks great buddy, youre in the short rows now!

04-28-2011, 09:21 AM	#1
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	#2
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Great work. Good to see you back at it. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

04-28-2011, 05:56 PM	#3
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

04-28-2011, 07:01 PM	#4
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) 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, __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

04-28-2011, 08:48 PM	#5
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

04-28-2011, 09:15 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) 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. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --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.

04-28-2011, 10:36 PM	#9
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) good one money bags! __________________ "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, 10:41 PM	#10
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) why are you creeping take picture by my house! __________________ My build thread. Boy what did i get myself into!

04-28-2011, 10:42 PM	#12
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) Me? Money bags? What gave you that idea...

04-30-2011, 12:56 AM	#13
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) more progress tonight... i finished the metal work on the bed i ended up welding that big gap on the bed wall and bed rail. you can see the gap in the pics and then of it gone. turned out really sweet 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

04-30-2011, 12:58 AM	#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

04-30-2011, 01:00 AM	#15
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i also finished welding up the last holes on the top of the cab from an old CB radio 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

04-30-2011, 01:08 AM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) the infamous Rich 'the painter' made it by the house last night to check things out and get a game plan going. He's going to pick up the doors, hinges, and A/C box monday after work and get them knocked out He's going to take the bed next to undercoat and paint and while he's got the bed i'm going to get the exhaust done i need to get into DMV and get everything all in order so i can drive her somewhat legal to the exhaust shop also __________________ "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

04-30-2011, 09:18 AM	#17
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking good buddy, glad to see the progress. __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

04-30-2011, 10:55 AM	#18
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04-30-2011, 10:57 AM	#19
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Nice work!!!!!

05-01-2011, 08:42 AM	#20
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I like the progress, looks great , __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

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JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Coming along well man! Keep after it!

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05-01-2011, 05:00 PM	#23
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bayou boy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Frankston Tx Posts: 151	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) what a build thread every time i look at it i have to go play on mine ready to pull the cab off now alittle every day right great progress on the truck man __________________ all i know is that its going to be orange

05-01-2011, 09:52 PM	#25
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks great buddy, youre in the short rows now! __________________ --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.

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