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STOCKISH · 05-12-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

figures! i'm pissed... $650 down the ****ter

Same way I felt man. I totally understand.

STOCKISH · 05-12-2010, 08:24 AM

If you cant make it work like you want it to ( I couldn't either) give the guys at PSI a call. Their number is 1-732-691-6531. His name is John. Great product and great service too.

68 TT · 05-12-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

If you cant make it work like you want it to ( I couldn't either) give the guys at PSI a call. Their number is 1-732-691-6531. His name is John. Great product and great service too.

Their web site is http://www.lt1conversion.com/

psi.com jumps to something else that is not theirs.

STOCKISH · 05-12-2010, 11:29 AM

Thanks 68TT, good group of guys to deal with.

menace121978 · 05-14-2010, 09:35 AM

thanks for all the help guys! i managed to get everything all hooked up yesterday. i was able to get the check engine light to go on and i could hear power at the relays etc... i just couldnt get the starter to turn over though. i'm going to see how much a remote starter is at napa... if its too much i'm just going to try and jump the starter solnoid.

Today i have to pick up the tranny pan and fill everything with fluid! and fire her up! i'll get video of it today if all goes as planned!

here's some pics of how i routed the harness. i think can go either way- mount the ecm in the cab and relay box on the fire wall or mount them both on the driverside fender... the way current performance did the harness it looks clean enough to keep everything underhood if i have too. I'll just need to make a fancy aluminum box or something for the ecm.

JohnC · 05-14-2010, 09:37 AM

Can't wait for that video man! It's getting pretty exciting!!!

menace121978 · 05-14-2010, 09:38 AM

few pics with everything routed towards the cab...

menace121978 · 05-14-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Can't wait for that video man! It's getting pretty exciting!!!

thanks John! i think i'm more stressed than excited though!

JohnC · 05-14-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

thanks John! i think i'm more stressed than excited though!

Yeah that's the way you are supposed to be. We get to be excited with out the stress.

Don't worry man you've done an awesome job so far. Just keep doing what you have been, and everything will work out!

79gmc5.3 · 05-14-2010, 10:19 AM

Good luck Dennis, what am I talking about with the attention to detail that you have nothing will go wrong that you can't easily fix!!! Can't wait to see the video, make sure that video gets a shot of the grin on your face when you here it come to life!

tvblazer78 · 05-14-2010, 12:16 PM

Nice! I have not seen this post in a long time, so its a big change from the last time I saw it..

STOCKISH · 05-14-2010, 01:53 PM

Dennis that looks great buddy! I think that will work just fine since you have the engine covers to hide the harness. Looks really good man.

**nlped** · 05-14-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Dennis that looks great buddy! I think that will work just fine since you have the engine covers to hide the harness. Looks really good man.

Do you have the engine covers? I remember something about them, but haven't seen anything about them lately

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Looks fantastic! Now, where's the cab

STOCKISH · 05-14-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Do you have the engine covers? I remember something about them, but haven't seen anything about them lately

.

Looks fantastic! Now, where's the cab

Woops!

Driveway Dreams · 05-14-2010, 11:47 PM

Well, it will look good with engine covers. Can't wait to see it run Dennis.

Some ding dong took on a little project & then took a new job. Now he is just trying to get said project done.

Sorry buddy.

Mattsch18 · 05-15-2010, 05:15 AM

wow im getting married in 9 hours but i couldnt help but read this tread THIS IS A CRAZY BUILD! you my friend are a very detail oreiented person and it shows in every aspect of this truck lol.....because i will never have the kinda time or money to build my truxck like this im gunna take everyother page out of this thread and try to build my 76 half as well as you built yours! deff. subscribing to this thread! good luck im sure ill chime in again sometime!

menace121978 · 05-15-2010, 06:51 AM

Ed, never holds any punches!!!

thanks for all the great comments again guys!

SHE RUNS!!!! i did manage to get a couple videos... they are kinda corny but there was alot going on and i was by myself

i came to find out the tranny was in gear because in the last video the driveshaft started spinning! crazy good times! no leaks though

anyways she idles perfect now but i have a code DTC P0122 which is the throttle position sensor. the sensor is good and all the wires are good. i had my neighbors brother over who is a tech for GM and he went through everything... to no avail. He thinks it is a software problem because the pcm doesnt like what its seeing from the tac module and its putting the motor in limp mode... idle only. i'm going to try and find a different tac module and try that... Monday i'll call current performance and see if there is a chance something got messed up in the tune.

palposity · 05-15-2010, 07:02 AM

You have done an amazing job! I am so jealous of your progress I can't even express it.

menace121978 · 05-15-2010, 07:16 AM

[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/mena...

menace121978 · 05-15-2010, 07:29 AM

photobucket isnt cooperating... and i'll get a better one of her running tonight

lownfast · 05-15-2010, 07:36 AM

i love how your already up working on the truck!

i do the same thing when i am this close to HUGE step in a build. Keep up the good work sir

menace121978 · 05-15-2010, 07:50 AM

[IMG]http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/mena...

Jonboy · 05-15-2010, 08:54 AM

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!

STOCKISH · 05-15-2010, 09:54 AM

Thats awesome buddy! I wish I was this close. Congrats on getting it running. Sounds awesome.

rongstad · 05-15-2010, 12:06 PM

CONGRATS...................wish mine was in this stage...... CONGRATS again.....

05-12-2010, 08:24 AM	#1327
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) If you cant make it work like you want it to ( I couldn't either) give the guys at PSI a call. Their number is 1-732-691-6531. His name is John. Great product and great service too. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-12-2010, 11:29 AM	#1329
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thanks 68TT, good group of guys to deal with. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-14-2010, 09:35 AM	#1330
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks for all the help guys! i managed to get everything all hooked up yesterday. i was able to get the check engine light to go on and i could hear power at the relays etc... i just couldnt get the starter to turn over though. i'm going to see how much a remote starter is at napa... if its too much i'm just going to try and jump the starter solnoid. Today i have to pick up the tranny pan and fill everything with fluid! and fire her up! i'll get video of it today if all goes as planned! here's some pics of how i routed the harness. i think can go either way- mount the ecm in the cab and relay box on the fire wall or mount them both on the driverside fender... the way current performance did the harness it looks clean enough to keep everything underhood if i have too. I'll just need to make a fancy aluminum box or something for the ecm. 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

05-14-2010, 09:37 AM	#1331
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Can't wait for that video man! It's getting pretty exciting!!!

05-14-2010, 09:38 AM	#1332
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) few pics with everything routed towards the cab... 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

05-14-2010, 10:19 AM	#1335
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Good luck Dennis, what am I talking about with the attention to detail that you have nothing will go wrong that you can't easily fix!!! Can't wait to see the video, make sure that video gets a shot of the grin on your face when you here it come to life! __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

05-14-2010, 12:16 PM	#1336
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Nice! I have not seen this post in a long time, so its a big change from the last time I saw it.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-14-2010, 01:53 PM	#1337
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis that looks great buddy! I think that will work just fine since you have the engine covers to hide the harness. Looks really good man. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-14-2010, 11:47 PM	#1340
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) Well, it will look good with engine covers. Can't wait to see it run Dennis. Some ding dong took on a little project & then took a new job. Now he is just trying to get said project done. Sorry buddy. __________________ -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.

05-15-2010, 05:15 AM	#1341
Mattsch18 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salem, Or Posts: 23	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) wow im getting married in 9 hours but i couldnt help but read this tread THIS IS A CRAZY BUILD! you my friend are a very detail oreiented person and it shows in every aspect of this truck lol.....because i will never have the kinda time or money to build my truxck like this im gunna take everyother page out of this thread and try to build my 76 half as well as you built yours! deff. subscribing to this thread! good luck im sure ill chime in again sometime!

05-15-2010, 06:51 AM	#1342
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Ed, never holds any punches!!! thanks for all the great comments again guys! SHE RUNS!!!! i did manage to get a couple videos... they are kinda corny but there was alot going on and i was by myself i came to find out the tranny was in gear because in the last video the driveshaft started spinning! crazy good times! no leaks though anyways she idles perfect now but i have a code DTC P0122 which is the throttle position sensor. the sensor is good and all the wires are good. i had my neighbors brother over who is a tech for GM and he went through everything... to no avail. He thinks it is a software problem because the pcm doesnt like what its seeing from the tac module and its putting the motor in limp mode... idle only. i'm going to try and find a different tac module and try that... Monday i'll call current performance and see if there is a chance something got messed up in the tune. __________________ "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

05-15-2010, 07:02 AM	#1343
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) You have done an amazing job! I am so jealous of your progress I can't even express it. __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

05-15-2010, 07:29 AM	#1345
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) photobucket isnt cooperating... and i'll get a better one of her running tonight __________________ "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 Last edited by menace121978; 05-15-2010 at 07:30 AM.

05-15-2010, 07:36 AM	#1346
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i love how your already up working on the truck! i do the same thing when i am this close to HUGE step in a build. Keep up the good work sir __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

05-15-2010, 08:54 AM	#1348
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05-15-2010, 09:54 AM	#1349
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Thats awesome buddy! I wish I was this close. Congrats on getting it running. Sounds awesome. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-15-2010, 12:06 PM	#1350
rongstad Future: 86 on GenIV power! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 105	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) CONGRATS...................wish mine was in this stage...... CONGRATS again.....

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