Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" - Page 18 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aggie91 · 07-01-2019, 04:52 PM

Man that is a good looking truck!

**Dads79GMC** · 07-03-2019, 11:31 PM

Thanks Sir

**Dads79GMC** · 07-29-2019, 01:11 PM

Just a quick update. Getting closer by the month.

**mongocanfly** · 07-29-2019, 01:27 PM

Nice....Starting to look like a truck again....

Jaysonb · 07-30-2019, 05:11 PM

Very nice!

LT7A · 08-03-2019, 07:31 PM

beautiful

moregrip · 08-03-2019, 07:57 PM

you got a good jump on that harem you must be starting! Question: It seems like you've been non stop on these builds for a good while now......still enjoying it? I'm on the other end of the spectrum, still in a holding pattern, wrapping up my concrete pour to build a small shed to free up some space in the garage so I can start my own damn harem!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-05-2019, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by moregrip

you got a good jump on that harem you must be starting! Question: It seems like you've been non stop on these builds for a good while now......still enjoying it? I'm on the other end of the spectrum, still in a holding pattern, wrapping up my concrete pour to build a small shed to free up some space in the garage so I can start my own damn harem!

Love it!! I’m in a holding pattern as we remodel a couple bathrooms.

Low Elco · 08-07-2019, 01:10 PM

Looks Great!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-14-2019, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks Great!

Thanks Low Elco.

MrFinland · 08-21-2019, 12:54 PM

It is really a long time since I last visited this website. You've done a really great job, Mike!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-22-2019, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFinland

It is really a long time since I last visited this website. You've done a really great job, Mike!

Thank you Sir.

SCOTI · 10-15-2019, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

It's the factory color from I think 78-82, somewhere in there. GM Corporate Blue. Thanks Mike

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Thanks Chief. I like orange and had I stayed with the factory color I would have gone orange. However, since the truck is crimson/white, I thought the factory color (Corporate Blue) would pop against the crimson firewall?

Did the Corporate Blue color come from a rattle can or did you shoot it w/a gun? Any prep tips on the aluminum heads you care to share?

**Dads79GMC** · 10-16-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Did the Corporate Blue color come from a rattle can or did you shoot it w/a gun? Any prep tips on the aluminum heads you care to share?

SCOTI, color came from a rattle-can. I did a basic cleaning of the heads and the degreased them prior to spraying. I painted intake separate from the block/heads.

Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 10-16-2019, 08:14 PM

I've been slacking on updating this site.

Thought I'd throw in my IG logo

Thanks Mike

54Caddy · 10-17-2019, 04:42 AM

Finally found a build thread. Been lurking on IG. I’m Mac’s Garage. My 73 has a 350/700r4 but built that engine when I was 14 and it now burns and smokes a little oil. A customer of mine has a 5.3 I pulled out of a rolled over truck we parted out. 120k miles 4x4. So I’d have to get trans shaft and tail housing swapped for a 2wd. But my question is on your intake. Is it using the factory truck injectors?? Nice truck by the way man.

**Dads79GMC** · 10-17-2019, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Finally found a build thread. Been lurking on IG. I’m Mac’s Garage. My 73 has a 350/700r4 but built that engine when I was 14 and it now burns and smokes a little oil. A customer of mine has a 5.3 I pulled out of a rolled over truck we parted out. 120k miles 4x4. So I’d have to get trans shaft and tail housing swapped for a 2wd. But my question is on your intake. Is it using the factory truck injectors?? Nice truck by the way man.

54Caddy, yes, I used the factory injectors. However, I took the cap off of the tip of the injector so that it would sit deeper into the manifold. Used a pliers to take them off. Thanks Mike

54Caddy · 10-17-2019, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

54Caddy, yes, I used the factory injectors. However, I took the cap off of the tip of the injector so that it would sit deeper into the manifold. Used a pliers to take them off. Thanks Mike

Interesting. Have you ran it like this yet? No fuel leaks?

**mongocanfly** · 10-17-2019, 01:49 PM

54caddy...I know Mike,myself ,and dayj1 as well as a few others have done the LS like this....dayj1s build thread is probably the most complete thread on this setup...and hes the 1st I saw do it this way...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+to+skin+a+cat
but be aware that pb has his pics all screwed up

aggie91 · 10-17-2019, 04:53 PM

Truck is looking good.

How can I get one of those Home Built C10 stickers as shown in post #428?

**Dads79GMC** · 10-26-2019, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Interesting. Have you ran it like this yet? No fuel leaks?

No fuel leaks

**Dads79GMC** · 10-26-2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Truck is looking good.

How can I get one of those Home Built C10 stickers as shown in post #428?

aggie91, Hit me up on IG. 👍

**Dads79GMC** · 11-26-2024, 10:59 PM

Renewed my account!! This one got sold!!!!

SCOTI · 11-27-2024, 10:39 AM

Sad but good I suppose.

99_Sierra · 11-27-2024, 05:20 PM

So, what's the current project?

07-01-2019, 04:52 PM	#426
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Man that is a good looking truck! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

07-03-2019, 11:31 PM	#427
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Thanks Sir __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

07-29-2019, 01:11 PM	#428
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Just a quick update. Getting closer by the month. Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

07-29-2019, 01:27 PM	#429
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Nice....Starting to look like a truck again.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

07-30-2019, 05:11 PM	#430
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Very nice! __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

08-03-2019, 07:31 PM	#431
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" beautiful

08-03-2019, 07:57 PM	#432
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 811	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" you got a good jump on that harem you must be starting! Question: It seems like you've been non stop on these builds for a good while now......still enjoying it? I'm on the other end of the spectrum, still in a holding pattern, wrapping up my concrete pour to build a small shed to free up some space in the garage so I can start my own damn harem! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck) 1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck)

08-07-2019, 01:10 PM	#434
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Looks Great! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-21-2019, 12:54 PM	#436
MrFinland Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kokkola (Kälviä), FINLAND Posts: 348	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" It is really a long time since I last visited this website. You've done a really great job, Mike! __________________ Ilkka 1984 Silverado 6,2d http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731803 BMW 325i 1989 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=797823

10-16-2019, 08:14 PM	#440
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" I've been slacking on updating this site. Thought I'd throw in my IG logo Thanks Mike Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

10-17-2019, 04:42 AM	#441
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Finally found a build thread. Been lurking on IG. I’m Mac’s Garage. My 73 has a 350/700r4 but built that engine when I was 14 and it now burns and smokes a little oil. A customer of mine has a 5.3 I pulled out of a rolled over truck we parted out. 120k miles 4x4. So I’d have to get trans shaft and tail housing swapped for a 2wd. But my question is on your intake. Is it using the factory truck injectors?? Nice truck by the way man. __________________ ..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

10-17-2019, 01:49 PM	#444
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" 54caddy...I know Mike,myself ,and dayj1 as well as a few others have done the LS like this....dayj1s build thread is probably the most complete thread on this setup...and hes the 1st I saw do it this way... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+to+skin+a+cat but be aware that pb has his pics all screwed up __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-17-2019, 04:53 PM	#445
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Truck is looking good. How can I get one of those Home Built C10 stickers as shown in post #428? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

11-26-2024, 10:59 PM	#448
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Renewed my account!! This one got sold!!!! Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

11-27-2024, 10:39 AM	#449
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Sad but good I suppose. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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11-27-2024, 05:20 PM	#450
99_Sierra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: tulsa oklahoma Posts: 53	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" So, what's the current project?

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