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78ChevySilverado · 06-14-2004, 06:27 PM

Check out my on going project. Bought it from my Uncle in California. It was his work truck. Planning on a bag setup much like N2TRUX.

I'm a High School kid who does all my own work, tell me what you think...so how do I get my pics on here anyway???

Blue Beard · 06-14-2004, 06:38 PM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State...

78SilveradoSWB · 06-14-2004, 07:12 PM

Welcome to the board from the Pacific Northwest and another 78 owner!

78ChevySilverado · 06-14-2004, 07:19 PM

Thanx for the greeting I'm from the Lone Star State. Yee Haw!

SCOTI · 06-14-2004, 07:43 PM

Welcome from Dallas/Garland (soon to be Rowlett).

**N2TRUX** · 06-14-2004, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Welcome from Dallas/Garland (soon to be Rowlett).

Y'all moving or something?

SanitysBane · 06-14-2004, 11:15 PM

hey n2trux were is cypress at?

**N2TRUX** · 06-14-2004, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SanitysBane

hey n2trux were is cypress at?

It's just NW of Houston. Close enough to be convienent, far enough to feel like country...

SanitysBane · 06-14-2004, 11:54 PM

lol i live in the country, no sniff test for me!

87Silvy · 06-15-2004, 12:19 AM

78ChevySilverado,

Where in Texas are you located?

80BIG10 · 06-15-2004, 06:52 AM

Welcome from Austin

SCOTI · 06-15-2004, 07:49 AM

N2Trux, yep.... we close on our new(er) house next Tues am. I'll be living in the same general area of Rowlett as N2billet. It should bring up property value for him

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**N2TRUX** · 06-15-2004, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

N2Trux, yep.... we close on our new(er) house next Tues am. I'll be living in the same general area of Rowlett as N2billet. It should bring up property value for him

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Congrats on the new(er) house. You will just love moving...

78ChevySilverado · 06-15-2004, 11:50 AM

I'm in Conroe, about an hour North of Houston and an hour away from N2TRUX.

PHOENIX · 06-15-2004, 12:12 PM

Welcome to the board!

Were you going to attach pictures?

78ChevySilverado · 06-15-2004, 02:07 PM

Here are my latest pictures of what I like to call project " Go For Broke "

bluex · 06-16-2004, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 78ChevySilverado

Here are my latest pictures of what I like to call project " Go For Broke "

Welcome to the board!

Where did you get that grill??

78ChevySilverado · 06-16-2004, 08:11 AM

I got my grill at Outback truck parts. They are located in Spring, Texas. They have a website, I think it is www.outbacktruckparts.com I get everything for my truck there. They sell 67 - 87 truck parts only, which is good for us right? I'll get back with some specs later, but now I have to go to workout.

bluex · 06-16-2004, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 78ChevySilverado

I got my grill at Outback truck parts. They are located in Spring, Texas. They have a website, I think it is www.outbacktruckparts.com I get everything for my truck there. They sell 67 - 87 truck parts only, which is good for us right? I'll get back with some specs later, but now I have to go to workout.

Do you happen to have a part number on it?? I dont see anything really listed on their site for 73-87. Do you remember how much it was??

Thanks
Paul

78ChevySilverado · 06-16-2004, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bluex

Do you happen to have a part number on it?? I dont see anything really listed on their site for 73-87. Do you remember how much it was??

Thanks
Paul

I know. I found that a bit odd. They have a lot of stuff for 73-87 trucks at their location, in Texas, but don't bother to put it on their website. What I suggest is calling them and tell them you have a friend who bought a billet grill for his '78 Silverado, and say you wanted one too but couldn't find it on their website. I think it was 100 bucks. Give or take.

Stingray42 · 06-15-2004, 09:34 PM

Sweet Truck! Nice Flames there, ya laid em out yourself I take it?
Welcome to the board from Ontario, Canada

bigd65 · 06-15-2004, 10:07 PM

Sur could use some folks a little farther South. Angleton ? anywhere in Brazoria Co. ? come on folks, life goes a little farther South

78ChevySilverado · 06-16-2004, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bigd65

Sur could use some folks a little farther South. Angleton ? anywhere in Brazoria Co. ? come on folks, life goes a little farther South

I've been there before. I went to compete in a track meet. Do you know Pat Fulbright, Steve Seale, or Chris Miller? Long shot but thought I'd ask.

78ChevySilverado · 06-16-2004, 11:50 AM

Alright, here's the 411. I got this truck from an Uncle in Cali. I paid 400 bucks for it. It cost twice that to ship it here. When we got it the engine had a stuck push rod. We tore it down and discovered it was 60 over. Bummer. So we went through Pace Parts (www.paceparts.com - a great site, out of state for me so no taxes! ) They had the cheapest crate engine we could find. 1,198 bucks for a brand new GM crate 350 from pan to valve covers. I topped it of with an Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 cfm Edelbrock carb. Next on the table was lowering. I ordered a 5.5 - 7 drop from www.sporttruckdirect.com . I carefully cleaned and painted the rear section of the truck and coated everything in paint. Once I installed it, when I went to take the floor jack out from under the center crossmember, and I couldn't get it out. With a little reverse persuasion we got it unstuck. Boy did it look good! I took it for a test drive to my grandpa's about 5 minutes away. When I arrived and pulled onto the dirt driveway, I plowed about a 100 foot trench until I reached my parking spot. When I looked under the truck, I discovered that my center crossmember was only a finger's width from the ground. And apparently my a-arms had scrapped the ground a bit.

MylilBowTie · 06-16-2004, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 78ChevySilverado

Alright, here's the 411. I got this truck from an Uncle in Cali. I paid 400 bucks for it. It cost twice that to ship it here. When we got it the engine had a stuck push rod. We tore it down and discovered it was 60 over. Bummer. So we went through Pace Parts (www.paceparts.com - a great site, out of state for me so no taxes! ) They had the cheapest crate engine we could find. 1,198 bucks for a brand new GM crate 350 from pan to valve covers. I topped it of with an Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 cfm Edelbrock carb. Next on the table was lowering. I ordered a 5.5 - 7 drop from www.sporttruckdirect.com . I carefully cleaned and painted the rear section of the truck and coated everything in paint. Once I installed it, when I went to take the floor jack out from under the center crossmember, and I couldn't get it out. With a little reverse persuasion we got it unstuck. Boy did it look good! I took it for a test drive to my grandpa's about 5 minutes away. When I arrived and pulled onto the dirt driveway, I plowed about a 100 foot trench until I reached my parking spot. When I looked under the truck, I discovered that my center crossmember was only a finger's width from the ground. And apparently my a-arms had scrapped the ground a bit.

That back panel looks really nice

06-14-2004, 06:27 PM	#1
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	New To Board... Check My Ride. Check out my on going project. Bought it from my Uncle in California. It was his work truck. Planning on a bag setup much like N2TRUX. I'm a High School kid who does all my own work, tell me what you think...so how do I get my pics on here anyway???

06-14-2004, 06:38 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

06-14-2004, 07:12 PM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Welcome to the board from the Pacific Northwest and another 78 owner! __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

06-14-2004, 07:43 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Welcome from Dallas/Garland (soon to be Rowlett). Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-14-2004, 11:15 PM	#7
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	hey n2trux were is cypress at? __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-14-2004, 07:19 PM	#4
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	Thanx for the greeting I'm from the Lone Star State. Yee Haw!

06-14-2004, 11:54 PM	#9
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	lol i live in the country, no sniff test for me! __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-15-2004, 12:19 AM	#10
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	78ChevySilverado, Where in Texas are you located? __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

06-15-2004, 06:52 AM	#11
80BIG10 3 lefts make a right Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 150	Welcome from Austin

06-15-2004, 07:49 AM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	N2Trux, yep.... we close on our new(er) house next Tues am. I'll be living in the same general area of Rowlett as N2billet. It should bring up property value for him . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-15-2004, 11:50 AM	#14
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	I'm in Conroe, about an hour North of Houston and an hour away from N2TRUX.

06-15-2004, 12:12 PM	#15
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Welcome to the board! Were you going to attach pictures? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-15-2004, 02:07 PM	#16
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	Here are my latest pictures of what I like to call project " Go For Broke " Attached Images

06-16-2004, 08:11 AM	#18
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	I got my grill at Outback truck parts. They are located in Spring, Texas. They have a website, I think it is www.outbacktruckparts.com I get everything for my truck there. They sell 67 - 87 truck parts only, which is good for us right? I'll get back with some specs later, but now I have to go to workout.

06-15-2004, 09:34 PM	#21
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	Sweet Truck! Nice Flames there, ya laid em out yourself I take it? Welcome to the board from Ontario, Canada __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD



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06-15-2004, 10:07 PM	#22
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	Sur could use some folks a little farther South. Angleton ? anywhere in Brazoria Co. ? come on folks, life goes a little farther South __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

06-16-2004, 11:50 AM	#24
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	Alright, here's the 411. I got this truck from an Uncle in Cali. I paid 400 bucks for it. It cost twice that to ship it here. When we got it the engine had a stuck push rod. We tore it down and discovered it was 60 over. Bummer. So we went through Pace Parts (www.paceparts.com - a great site, out of state for me so no taxes! ) They had the cheapest crate engine we could find. 1,198 bucks for a brand new GM crate 350 from pan to valve covers. I topped it of with an Edelbrock Performer intake and 600 cfm Edelbrock carb. Next on the table was lowering. I ordered a 5.5 - 7 drop from www.sporttruckdirect.com . I carefully cleaned and painted the rear section of the truck and coated everything in paint. Once I installed it, when I went to take the floor jack out from under the center crossmember, and I couldn't get it out. With a little reverse persuasion we got it unstuck. Boy did it look good! I took it for a test drive to my grandpa's about 5 minutes away. When I arrived and pulled onto the dirt driveway, I plowed about a 100 foot trench until I reached my parking spot. When I looked under the truck, I discovered that my center crossmember was only a finger's width from the ground. And apparently my a-arms had scrapped the ground a bit. Attached Images

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