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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
i messed up and told him make it 20" and i need 21" for the stock cover to hold it. i'm gonna see if Billy or someone can weld aluminum and put a 1 1/2" spacer on the bottom... always something.
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04-15-2010, 06:26 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Thanks Dennis first it was S & P headers and now this!
 Now I want a new radiator with dual electric fans!  Looking good buddy 
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Guess we know who makes all the money around here.
 Nice looking piece Dennis. Cant wait to see it installed.
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thanks for the offer buddy. my neighbor going to take it to work today. i made a nice 1'' aluminum spacer the same size as whats on there. should work perfect.Quote:
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Josh if i had all your $$$$$$$ i would burn mine! thanks man!
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04-14-2010, 07:32 PM
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that thing looks nice! dual core dual pass? how thick are the cores?
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04-14-2010, 11:31 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
That is a SWEET looking radiator! I can weld aluminum in a pinch, shipping might eat your lunch but I would weld the spacer if you want to send it to me.
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04-14-2010, 11:56 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Dennis, that thing looks nice. It will really look good in Silver. I will also mention to you that there are people on here with access to CNC and other fab equipment. Maybe they can just build you a spacer of sorts that could just sit under the radiator. I would not weld on it if you can help it. I would be afraid to for the chance of a warranty issue down the road.
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04-16-2010, 10:17 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Aluninum is purdy!
That's going to look awesome next to the color you are going with!
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04-16-2010, 10:20 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
btw, yesterday was a full day! Draggin86 drew up plans for a custom mount with casters for the cab. it turned out SWEET! the cab rolls around with just your fingertips
 i'll post pics of it and all the firewall progress later. had an awesome time yesterday! by the end of the day it was like a big block party around here with all the neighbors its Amy's birthday today and i havent got her anything  so i gotta go see if i can salvage my screw up and have a surprise waiting for her before she wakes up!
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04-16-2010, 10:36 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
What are you doing on here then. You better go!
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04-16-2010, 12:19 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks Bob!
here's a few progress pics from yesterday
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Nice work! Those things are handy. Now you can make some extensions to go on the back of it so you can roll the cab on it's back to make it easier to work on the bottom of the floor. I made some for my 68, but I don't have any pics of it on it's back.
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04-16-2010, 12:30 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
few more... Draggin86 and me(the workers), and my friends. (neighborhood crew) and what happens when you get outta line after 10 too many beers
good ol fashion hog tieing!
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04-16-2010, 02:21 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Everything looking great Dennis
Nice work crew keep the great work.
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04-16-2010, 06:10 PM
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good times yesterday! lol
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04-16-2010, 09:06 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Were going to have to have a bbq before i leave in 3 weeks man....
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04-16-2010, 09:07 PM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
Progress is looking great my friend. Hopefully I will have some time to get back on mine here in the next couple weeks. Stinks when it's almost ready to fire and cant find time to get out there and make it happen.
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I second that, I am in the last stages and just too tired when I get off work or have to do honey do's because I have worked 12hrs a day! WORK STINKS!! But your truck is lookin good dude! Keep it up!
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04-17-2010, 08:48 AM
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One day man, one day!
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Big D....looking good man! Love the hat too by the way. Go 9ers!
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04-18-2010, 08:05 AM
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Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado)
thanks Gerald! well, i got the firewall all finished up last night! i just need to sand down inside the cowl area and the painter can come get the cab probably tonight i'll get some pics up after work today
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