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06-01-2011, 09:57 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looking good Dennis! keep the pics coming. Man, you're close.
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06-01-2011, 10:03 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Looking great Dennis !!
Sorry about divorce but on the bright side the truck coming back nicely. Cant wait to see it run 
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06-01-2011, 10:42 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
looks good dennis where did you get those stricker bolts. And as far as hinges are they nos or where did you order them i put the bushing kit in mine but the hinge holes are oblonged. Looking for some good repos or nos ones
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06-02-2011, 10:29 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Nice to see some progress. Can't wait to see it painted and on the road.
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06-02-2011, 10:27 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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06-02-2011, 10:35 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Nice progress Dennis!
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06-02-2011, 10:25 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
just ordered everything else needed to get the outside finished along with the 1 piece back window
32-3302 FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE A/R 2 19.95 39.90 In Stock 32-3311 FUEL TANK VENT HOSE-PASSENGER 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock 32-3310 FUEL TANK VENT HOSE A/R 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock 32-3289 GASKET-FUEL FILLER 2 4.95 9.90 In Stock 36-4227 PARKLIGHT LENS-AMBER-RH 1 REQ 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock 36-4226 PARKLIGHT LENS-AMBER-LH 1 REQ 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock 36-0538 PARKLIGHT LENS GASKET 2 REQ 2 2.95 5.90 In Stock 36-4456 FRONT SIDEMARKER LAMP-AMBER 2 7.95 15.90 In Stock 36-0518 TAIL LIGHT GASKET 2 2.95 5.90 In Stock 36-4283 TAIL LIGHT LENS-RH-W/TRIM 1 12.95 12.95 In Stock 36-4282 TAIL LIGHT LENS-LH-W/TRIM 1 12.95 12.95 In Stock 36-4401 LICENSE LAMP ASSY W/STD BUMPER 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock 38-9883 REAR BUMPER-CHROME 1 179.95 179.95 In Stock 30-0192 BUMPER BOLT KIT-32PC A/R 1 19.95 19.95 In Stock 30-3764 REAR BUMPER BRACE KIT 1 119.95 119.95 In Stock 30-3706 REAR LICENSE PANEL-CHROME 1 59.95 59.95 In Stock 38-9857 FRONT BUMPER-CHROME-SMOOTH 1 179.95 179.95 In Stock 30-0190 FRONT BUMPER BOLT KIT-24PC 1 22.95 22.95 In Stock 32-2578 EVAPORATOR CORE 1 REQ 1 129.95 129.95 In Stock 38-4024 BILLET GRILLE-POLISHED 4MM 1 169.95 169.95 In Stock 38-8757 GRILLE MOLDING KIT 1 REQ 1 29.95 29.95 In Stock 38-7019 WHEEL ARCH MOLDING KIT 1 REQ 1 49.95 49.95 In Stock 38-3300 CAB BACK PANEL MOLDING 1 REQ 1 69.95 69.95 In Stock 38-7083 CAB SIDE MOLDING KIT-12PC 1 139.95 139.95 In Stock 38-7085 BED SIDE MOLDING KIT-6PC 1 79.95 79.95 In Stock 38-7095 DRIP RAIL MOLDING-SS-RH 1 REQ 1 29.95 29.95 In Stock 38-7094 DRIP RAIL MOLDING-SS-LH 1 REQ 1 29.95 29.95 In Stock 38-5868 DOOR MIRROR-REPRO 2 REQ 2 49.95 99.90 In Stock 38-6519 DOOR HANDLE-OUTSIDE-RH 1 24.95 24.95 In Stock 38-6518 DOOR HANDLE-OUTSIDE-LH 1 24.95 24.95 In Stock
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06-02-2011, 10:27 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
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06-02-2011, 10:41 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
anything that isn't good quality i'll return and just rechrome/fix my stock parts...
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06-02-2011, 11:56 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Check your mail in about 6 days Dennis
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06-03-2011, 09:07 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Look at all the fun you are having doing bodywork. Ain't it great?
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06-03-2011, 11:24 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
That's one heck of a punch list Dennis. Gotta love new parts.........oh yeah!
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06-03-2011, 06:31 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Nice spending spree!
 $1665.20
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06-05-2011, 03:09 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Coming along nicely man!
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06-05-2011, 10:46 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
had to do it!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182
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You know this ride is going to be too nice to drive!
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06-05-2011, 10:47 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Sorry about the divorce deal bud.... Glad to hear you're keeping the truck though! In house body & paint guy huh - that's the ticket there!!!
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06-07-2011, 12:03 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
WOW! your unbelievable Jeff
heck i don't even know what to say besides THANK YOU BROTHER! the brackets are a thing of beauty for sure... makes those funky stock 4X10's or whatever they are look silly i talked to Ben at OPP and he said he's waiting on the shipment of the clip on scrapers. should be next week he said... give me a call when you get a free minute
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06-10-2011, 10:52 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
been busy guys...
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06-10-2011, 10:53 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
more...
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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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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
and more........
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06-10-2011, 11:00 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
seats and full interior are ordered/ on the way. i was able to find NOS brushed aluminum door panel inserts and trim pieces
i'll keep updating as parts come in. i have ordered more than i can list
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06-10-2011, 11:07 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
more like late
its been a long time coming
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