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02-04-2009, 01:12 PM
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Location: orangevale, ca
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introducing myself... and my truck!
hey guys thought i'd introduce myself and "silver". grandfather bought her new and DD her for 10 years sold her to my dad who DD her and finally sold her to me 5 years ago. i was brought home from the hospital when i was born in this truck. means alot to me... started disassembly for a frame off and ls 5.3 transplant last week. this is an awesome forum! enjoy...
last march...   last week...   
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"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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02-04-2009, 01:26 PM
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78 Big10 454
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Pismo Beach, CA
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Menace: Welcome to the Board. You've got a beautiful ride!
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02-04-2009, 01:54 PM
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Unfinished Project Club
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Florence S.C.
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
 to the board...from South Carolina......nice truck, keep us updated on your progress
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02-04-2009, 02:37 PM
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Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Welcome to the board!!!
You´ve got a beautyfull truck ! Keep her clean and drive her thats what she was made for! And tell us about the 5.3 transplant! Volker
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02-04-2009, 03:02 PM
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Location: orangevale, ca
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
thanks guys! pulling the cab off now and motor and trans next. little by little... will update as things progress!
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"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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02-04-2009, 03:11 PM
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RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Concord NC
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Welcome to the board from NC!
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02-04-2009, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Carmichael, California
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Welcome to the forum. Thats a nice truck you have to start with and it`s cool that it`s been in the family since new. I`m not to far from you in Carmichael. If you need a hand let me know. What are you doing with the engine your pulling out?
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02-04-2009, 03:40 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Welcome aboard, nice looking truck!
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02-04-2009, 04:47 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Lomita, Ca
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
hey nice looking truck. Being from california myself, how are you going to deal with the smog issues when you do the engine transplant? i would like to upgrade the tired original 305 in my 84swb but worry about the smog since it does pass as it is.
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02-04-2009, 04:50 PM
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Welcome, looks like a good truck to start with.
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02-04-2009, 05:00 PM
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1962 C-10
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Cool truck! Welcome from Santa Fe, NM.
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02-04-2009, 06:55 PM
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The One And Only !!!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hole in the woods Florida
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Welcome from the SunShine State !
Dude, That is one clean lookin truck to start a project with..... Best of luck and keep the pics a coming.
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02-04-2009, 06:59 PM
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Location: Carmichael, California
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
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read post #5 in the link below. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=326704
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02-04-2009, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!!
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Very cool truck, and i love the story behind it! Good luck on your project.
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02-04-2009, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Lenoir,NC
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Welcome from NC,love the truck,and the story behind it,will be watching this build,whatever you do,keep the slots!!!
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02-04-2009, 09:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Caldwell,Tx.
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Welcome from Tx. Nice truck . Grandpa has a good eye . I will be glad to see more progress pics on this one .
Frank
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02-04-2009, 09:50 PM
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Active Member
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Location: East Texas
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Another welcome from Texas. Very nice clean truck with a great family history, and it's a short bed as a bonus!
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02-04-2009, 09:53 PM
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Right on the line, baby!
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Phila, PA 19130
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Awesome 3rd generation truck! Welcome to the board from Philly!
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02-04-2009, 09:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fogelsville, Pa.
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Keep the color and keep those slots.. That is a sweet project. always better with a great foundation.
 I'm partial to slots and shortbeds. 
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02-04-2009, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bailey, NC
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Nice looking truck. Looks you have a plan and it has history which makes it a great project. I like the GTO as well, is it yours?
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02-04-2009, 11:10 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
sweet truck welcome to the board
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02-04-2009, 11:26 PM
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Location: New Jersey
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
Welcome from New Jersey. Nice truck.
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02-05-2009, 11:43 AM
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
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02-05-2009, 11:53 AM
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02-05-2009, 12:20 PM
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Re: introducing myself... and my truck!
as far as the slots and color they are staying the same. that original burgundy color is beautiful. and i want the truck to look the same as when my grandpa had it. he put the slots on and lowered the rear the 1st week he had it back in the day. everything else is going to be modern day GM underneath!
i have alot of ?'s since this is my 1st build and i'll be asking them! you guys are great, dennis
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"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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