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Nobaddaze · 11-07-2011, 11:13 AM

i cant wait to see this all trimmed out! Beautiful truck man...seeing your keeps me motivated!!! Keep it up

menace121978 · 11-07-2011, 11:34 AM

thanks for all the comments guys!

menace121978 · 11-07-2011, 11:35 AM

OLDIRON69 · 11-07-2011, 12:28 PM

One of the nicest square bowties I have seen! Interior looks great. Keeping the stock wheel?

Jonboy · 11-07-2011, 12:43 PM

That really looks great, Dennis. How long before it's on the street? Going to make your goal?

6772owner · 11-07-2011, 12:45 PM

Awesome!!

menace121978 · 11-07-2011, 12:58 PM

thanks guys! im going to drive her up to the exhaust place today if the weather holds out

my goal is DEC.1st.... fingers crossed

as for the wheels im keeping the 225's on her until i can get the old slots refinished. then probably switch back and forth.... sorry Jeff! my ol man would flip if i got rid of the mags!LOL

trout · 11-07-2011, 01:06 PM

dam thats nice. love the truck

Jonboy · 11-07-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

thanks guys! im going to drive her up to the exhaust place today if the weather holds out

my goal is DEC.1st.... fingers crossed

as for the wheels im keeping the 225's on her until i can get the old slots refinished. then probably switch back and forth.... sorry Jeff! my ol man would flip if i got rid of the mags!LOL

Fire up your buffer, Holmes. They looked like they were in pretty good shape. The ones I put in my truck weren't refinished, just hit them with Hot Rimz and they look OK.

54Caddy · 11-07-2011, 02:20 PM

whats your old man think of it now?? and i cant even stop looking at the pictures i remember seeing it in person just a frame and all those ideas we would take about. That thing is looking good Dennis. Hats off to you and all the time you have in this truck

. Where did you get the trim all nos or new stuff? Hey i see that seat sititng there in the garage, you need to clear soem space ill help you out. Ill drive up there and seat swap just saying ahahah

menace121978 · 11-07-2011, 04:15 PM

few pics from the exhaust shop

mcbassin · 11-07-2011, 05:20 PM

Your truck looks GREAT Dennis! I love the trim. That thing looks great underneath too.
Keep up the hard work.

**nlped** · 11-07-2011, 06:01 PM

Beautiful, Dennis!!! Love it!!! Without meaning to come across negatively at all...Stock grille, maybe?

menace121978 · 11-07-2011, 06:11 PM

im trying to find one brotha!

rocking chevy · 11-07-2011, 06:19 PM

looks great.

Nobaddaze · 11-07-2011, 07:24 PM

HOLY CRAP!!!! Even better out in the sun!

trout · 11-07-2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

im trying to find one brotha!

wat year grill??? can i get the grill in the truck if you get rid of it

menace121978 · 11-07-2011, 09:13 PM

Looking for a nos 79 grille. And its yours if I find one
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trout · 11-07-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

Looking for a nos 79 grille. And its yours if I find one
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ok got a pic what they look like???

JohnC · 11-08-2011, 11:21 AM

Oh man that looks sweet! I bet it was surreal driving it to the exhaust shop! Almost there man!

silvereagle07 · 11-08-2011, 03:37 PM

Dennis that looks sweet. Cant wait to see the new exhaust. Post up some exhaust vids.

bayou boy · 11-08-2011, 09:17 PM

just one word wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

menace121978 · 11-09-2011, 12:31 PM

thanks so much guys! videos coming soon...

menace121978 · 11-09-2011, 12:33 PM

got the grille finished up last night

twoodson · 11-09-2011, 02:00 PM

It has been a while Dennis, I have been finishing up another project. All i can say is Dayum, it is bad to the bone my friend. Talk about some motivation. Can't wait for the videos, I bet it sounds super sweet.

11-07-2011, 11:13 AM	#2676
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) i cant wait to see this all trimmed out! Beautiful truck man...seeing your keeps me motivated!!! Keep it up __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

11-07-2011, 11:34 AM	#2677
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 comments guys! __________________ "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

11-07-2011, 11:35 AM	#2678
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) __________________ "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

11-07-2011, 12:28 PM	#2679
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) One of the nicest square bowties I have seen! Interior looks great. Keeping the stock wheel? __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

11-07-2011, 12:43 PM	#2680
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) That really looks great, Dennis. How long before it's on the street? Going to make your goal? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-07-2011, 12:45 PM	#2681
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Awesome!! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

11-07-2011, 12:58 PM	#2682
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks guys! im going to drive her up to the exhaust place today if the weather holds out my goal is DEC.1st.... fingers crossed as for the wheels im keeping the 225's on her until i can get the old slots refinished. then probably switch back and forth.... sorry Jeff! my ol man would flip if i got rid of the mags!LOL __________________ "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

11-07-2011, 01:06 PM	#2683
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) dam thats nice. love the truck __________________ Edited by staff

11-07-2011, 02:20 PM	#2685
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,296	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) whats your old man think of it now?? and i cant even stop looking at the pictures i remember seeing it in person just a frame and all those ideas we would take about. That thing is looking good Dennis. Hats off to you and all the time you have in this truck. Where did you get the trim all nos or new stuff? Hey i see that seat sititng there in the garage, you need to clear soem space ill help you out. Ill drive up there and seat swap just saying ahahah __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage Last edited by 54Caddy; 11-07-2011 at 02:27 PM.

11-07-2011, 04:15 PM	#2686
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) few pics from the exhaust shop 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

11-07-2011, 05:20 PM	#2687
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Your truck looks GREAT Dennis! I love the trim. That thing looks great underneath too. Keep up the hard work. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-07-2011, 06:01 PM	#2688
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Beautiful, Dennis!!! Love it!!! Without meaning to come across negatively at all...Stock grille, maybe? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-07-2011, 06:11 PM	#2689
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) im trying to find one brotha! __________________ "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

11-07-2011, 06:19 PM	#2690
rocking chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 262	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) looks great.

11-07-2011, 07:24 PM	#2691
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) HOLY CRAP!!!! Even better out in the sun! __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build



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11-07-2011, 09:13 PM	#2693
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looking for a nos 79 grille. And its yours if I find one Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "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

11-08-2011, 11:21 AM	#2695
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Oh man that looks sweet! I bet it was surreal driving it to the exhaust shop! Almost there man!

11-08-2011, 03:37 PM	#2696
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Dennis that looks sweet. Cant wait to see the new exhaust. Post up some exhaust vids. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

11-08-2011, 09:17 PM	#2697
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11-09-2011, 12:31 PM	#2698
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks so much guys! videos coming soon... 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

11-09-2011, 12:33 PM	#2699
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) got the grille finished up last night 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

11-09-2011, 02:00 PM	#2700
twoodson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster, TX Posts: 291	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) It has been a while Dennis, I have been finishing up another project. All i can say is Dayum, it is bad to the bone my friend. Talk about some motivation. Can't wait for the videos, I bet it sounds super sweet.

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