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Driveway Dreams · 03-04-2010, 10:50 PM

What? No pics up yet? I am shocked!!!

LiveAnimals · 03-05-2010, 01:27 AM

Just thought I might rub it in, I got a picture message of sample paint. Looks killer.

Driveway Dreams · 03-05-2010, 10:49 AM

Oh don't worry I did too. And...I talked to the painter.

menace121978 · 03-05-2010, 11:13 AM

i'll post some pics up in a bit guys! hey, i need help though. just realized this morning when i woke up that im going to have the bottom of cab linex'ed and i STILL NEED TO WELD MOUNTING TABS to the floor for the factory bucket seats that i DONT HAVE!!!

i posted a WTB ad and im searching craigslist outlook like crazy. there is a couple sets but they are on the other side of the country!!!
http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/pts/1584004343.html
http://rockford.craigslist.org/pts/1617484046.html

LiveAnimals · 03-05-2010, 11:19 AM

I might have a set in the attick that I got when I bought the 73. He said he was giving me a set of bench and bucket brackets. If these work for ya Dennis you can have them.

menace121978 · 03-05-2010, 11:24 AM

right on! you working today?

menace121978 · 03-05-2010, 11:25 AM

are they the tabs/stands you weld in?

Driveway Dreams · 03-05-2010, 11:30 AM

You want the early buckets only?
Here are some by me. And I think Bob still has a set from the Burb.
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/1617169561.html

menace121978 · 03-05-2010, 11:33 AM

yeah... i think they look the best

the burb seats are just a little too big for my taste.

Driveway Dreams · 03-05-2010, 11:35 AM

and some early high backs for $150 http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1628290330.html

Driveway Dreams · 03-05-2010, 11:38 AM

And here are some out of an 86 Blazer. Full set (back seat too) $225 http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1615504732.html

menace121978 · 03-05-2010, 11:46 AM

looking for the lowbacks specifically.

Driveway Dreams · 03-05-2010, 11:49 AM

Ok, sorry man! I am trying here.

menace121978 · 03-05-2010, 11:56 AM

i know...

JohnC · 03-05-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Ok, sorry man! I am trying here.

Man Gerald you were searching like crazy just to have Dennis shoot you down everytime. It's ok man I'll give you a big

for your efforts.

glock35ipsc · 03-05-2010, 04:27 PM

I saw it too, I just forgot to reply.

But it does look saweet!!!

menace121978 · 03-05-2010, 06:02 PM

thanks guys! heres a few pics from today... disassembling the core support and a few others...

menace121978 · 03-05-2010, 06:04 PM

more... the camera just wont pick up the pearl in the paint. looks like tiny gold metallic flakes.

JohnC · 03-05-2010, 06:49 PM

That's going to look awesome, and it's closer to the original color than I thought it would be.

GMC91 · 03-05-2010, 07:31 PM

Man that looks awsome! Cant wait till I get to this stage in my build, or at least just get the damn frame stuff done. I hate having two axles, wish I would have gotten a two wheel drive now.

79gmc5.3 · 03-05-2010, 08:14 PM

Looking good buddy! That color is going to look awesome!!!

STOCKISH · 03-05-2010, 10:17 PM

Looks good my friend. Looks really good.

Driveway Dreams · 03-05-2010, 11:57 PM

Looks great in the big pictures man! I am glad you put it up next to the original paint to compare. Very good color choice. It doesn't get much more like a modern version of the original color than that. (Did that make any sense?

)

Jonboy · 03-06-2010, 12:23 AM

Is that the red jewel? Looks good.

LiveAnimals · 03-06-2010, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

right on! you working today?

Damn I cant keep up with this thread, I'm off tomorrow. I dont know if they're what you need. They're the brackets that bolt to the seat, you're welcome to check them out anytime man. I'm goin to pick n pull where I saw some buckets I'll let you know what I see.

03-04-2010, 10:50 PM	#926
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) What? No pics up yet? I am shocked!!! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-05-2010, 01:27 AM	#927
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Just thought I might rub it in, I got a picture message of sample paint. Looks killer. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

03-05-2010, 10:49 AM	#928
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Oh don't worry I did too. And...I talked to the painter. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 03-05-2010 at 10:50 AM.

03-05-2010, 11:13 AM	#929
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i'll post some pics up in a bit guys! hey, i need help though. just realized this morning when i woke up that im going to have the bottom of cab linex'ed and i STILL NEED TO WELD MOUNTING TABS to the floor for the factory bucket seats that i DONT HAVE!!! i posted a WTB ad and im searching craigslist outlook like crazy. there is a couple sets but they are on the other side of the country!!! http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/pts/1584004343.html http://rockford.craigslist.org/pts/1617484046.html __________________ "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

03-05-2010, 11:19 AM	#930
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I might have a set in the attick that I got when I bought the 73. He said he was giving me a set of bench and bucket brackets. If these work for ya Dennis you can have them. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

03-05-2010, 11:24 AM	#931
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) right on! you working today? __________________ "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

03-05-2010, 11:25 AM	#932
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) are they the tabs/stands you weld in? __________________ "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

03-05-2010, 11:30 AM	#933
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) You want the early buckets only? Here are some by me. And I think Bob still has a set from the Burb. http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/1617169561.html __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 03-05-2010 at 11:32 AM.

03-05-2010, 11:33 AM	#934
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) yeah... i think they look the best the burb seats are just a little too big for my taste. __________________ "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

03-05-2010, 11:35 AM	#935
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) and some early high backs for $150 http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1628290330.html __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-05-2010, 11:38 AM	#936
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) And here are some out of an 86 Blazer. Full set (back seat too) $225 http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1615504732.html __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-05-2010, 11:46 AM	#937
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) looking for the lowbacks specifically. __________________ "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

03-05-2010, 11:49 AM	#938
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Ok, sorry man! I am trying here. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-05-2010, 11:56 AM	#939
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i know... __________________ "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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03-05-2010, 06:02 PM	#942
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks guys! heres a few pics from today... disassembling the core support and a few others... 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

03-05-2010, 06:04 PM	#943
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) more... the camera just wont pick up the pearl in the paint. looks like tiny gold metallic flakes. 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

03-05-2010, 06:49 PM	#944
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) That's going to look awesome, and it's closer to the original color than I thought it would be.

03-05-2010, 07:31 PM	#945
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03-05-2010, 08:14 PM	#946
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03-05-2010, 11:57 PM	#948
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks great in the big pictures man! I am glad you put it up next to the original paint to compare. Very good color choice. It doesn't get much more like a modern version of the original color than that. (Did that make any sense? ) __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

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