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**Dads79GMC** · 06-23-2018, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

Lookin' good. I'm taking notes...

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Originally Posted by MrFinland

Nice work Mike!

Thanks fella’s!! I need to clean my garage, get a pile of boxes recycled, then head to the landfill with other “stuff!”

Thanks Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 06-23-2018, 06:07 PM

Well, started to clean the garage after going to the landfill, however, I got distracted with other things.

Pictures:
1. Put the wheels and caps on...distraction number one..cascaded from there!!
2. Got a little ambitious and hooked the LS to the picker!!
3. Installation went smoothly when I got the boy involved.
4. Fits well.
5. Checking driveshaft. The truck spent a lot of time out in the elements with the box off, you can see some of the pitting on top of the frame, still sturdy though!!

Also replaced the camaro exhaust manifolds with Hooker exhaust manifolds, then installed Hooker's down-tube thingy's with the bung for the O2 sensors.

The left air bag is leaking....I believe I didn't push the tubing into the fitting all the way when I was in a rush, it takes about an hour to deflate the airbag. Gonna have to fix that tomorrow.

Gonna head to JaysonB's tonight and run him some parts.

Garage aint gonna get cleaned today. Lol!!

Thanks Mike

aggie91 · 06-25-2018, 09:08 AM

Looks good. Does the panhard bar clear the rear end pumpkin when the suspension is completely air'd out?

**Dads79GMC** · 06-25-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Looks good. Does the panhard bar clear the rear end pumpkin when the suspension is completely air'd out?

Karl, as it is now, no. I will have to adjust the panhard bar at some point. The bracket holding the bar will have to be moved inward toward the pumpkin about 1/2 an inch and point a little skyward in order to clear the pumpkin when the truck is air'd out. Thanks Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 06-26-2018, 11:55 AM

Had to do something last night so I put some epoxy on a couple bed pieces that had been blasted and picked up on Friday. I’m waiting on some upper air bag brackets that are being fabricated for me so I can finish the rear of the frame. Thanks Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 06-27-2018, 09:57 PM

Always have to be doing something truck related!! Tonight I shuffled around the garage. I put the frame aside and will focus on the cab for a few days. I’m still waiting on my two upper brackets for the rear air bags. I found some time to do a little more welding and grinding on the cab. Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 08-02-2018, 10:14 AM

Started to lay out the bed pieces again. I’ll need to get a lot in epoxy primer this weekend.

moregrip · 08-02-2018, 05:41 PM

there it is, been waiting on this update!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-02-2018, 06:15 PM

I know, I know! More to come!

**Dads79GMC** · 08-03-2018, 10:19 PM

Tonight I put the front steering components together and aligned the tires as close as I could get them until it gets aligned professionally down the road. Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 08-26-2018, 11:41 PM

Kind of jumping around!! Today I worked on the underside of the cab, tediously slow work!
Mike

SBTork · 09-01-2018, 11:20 AM

Looking great!

**Dads79GMC** · 09-01-2018, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

Looking great!

Thanks SBTork!

LT7A · 09-02-2018, 09:41 AM

Great progress. So cool that you are building two trucks of this caliber. And one in honor of your Dad. Keep up the good work -- Jayson too! And thanks for showing us the process.

**Dads79GMC** · 09-02-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Great progress. So cool that you are building two trucks of this caliber. And one in honor of your Dad. Keep up the good work -- Jayson too! And thanks for showing us the process.

Thanks LT7A. I’m running out of time!

**Dads79GMC** · 09-10-2018, 07:29 PM

Sloooooooooow progress! Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 09-10-2018, 09:28 PM

Got the second coat of epoxy on the bottom of the cab (still wet). Tomorrow I will seam seal, let dry, then undercoat. Looks like I still have some welds to grind down

Mike

Jaysonb · 09-10-2018, 11:07 PM

Looks good Mike!

aggie91 · 09-11-2018, 10:47 AM

Great work. What are you going to use for undercoating? On my last one, I used black Raptor liner and was very pleased with the results.

**Dads79GMC** · 09-11-2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Great work. What are you going to use for undercoating? On my last one, I used black Raptor liner and was very pleased with the results.

Thanks aggie91! Sorry for the loss on Saturday, great game! I have some 3M undercoating the bodyshop store here in town recommended. Bottom turned out better than I thought it would, I have a good mentor!! Thanks Mike

**Dads79GMC** · 09-11-2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaysonb

Looks good Mike!

Thanks Boss

**Dads79GMC** · 09-11-2018, 09:06 PM

Should be able to flip it upright tomorrow after it dries overnight. It's still a little soft to be pushing around. I'm in a hurry because i think the other one will be coming home soon!!!

Thanks Mike

Jaysonb · 09-11-2018, 10:33 PM

Now that you have all the hard dirty work done, just haul it up with you and we can get it knocked out next!

**Dads79GMC** · 09-11-2018, 11:49 PM

Don’t tempt me!!!!!

**Dads79GMC** · 09-18-2018, 10:16 AM

Last night I was able to put the cab back on the dolly and get it upright. I also removed all the various screws and other fasteners on the firewall. I’m running out of time, need to get this project back on track!

Thanks Mike

06-23-2018, 06:07 PM	#177
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Well, started to clean the garage after going to the landfill, however, I got distracted with other things. Pictures: 1. Put the wheels and caps on...distraction number one..cascaded from there!! 2. Got a little ambitious and hooked the LS to the picker!! 3. Installation went smoothly when I got the boy involved. 4. Fits well. 5. Checking driveshaft. The truck spent a lot of time out in the elements with the box off, you can see some of the pitting on top of the frame, still sturdy though!! Also replaced the camaro exhaust manifolds with Hooker exhaust manifolds, then installed Hooker's down-tube thingy's with the bung for the O2 sensors. The left air bag is leaking....I believe I didn't push the tubing into the fitting all the way when I was in a rush, it takes about an hour to deflate the airbag. Gonna have to fix that tomorrow. Gonna head to JaysonB's tonight and run him some parts. Garage aint gonna get cleaned today. Lol!! 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

06-25-2018, 09:08 AM	#178
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" Looks good. Does the panhard bar clear the rear end pumpkin when the suspension is completely air'd out? __________________ 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

06-26-2018, 11:55 AM	#180
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Had to do something last night so I put some epoxy on a couple bed pieces that had been blasted and picked up on Friday. I’m waiting on some upper air bag brackets that are being fabricated for me so I can finish the rear of the frame. 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

06-27-2018, 09:57 PM	#181
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Always have to be doing something truck related!! Tonight I shuffled around the garage. I put the frame aside and will focus on the cab for a few days. I’m still waiting on my two upper brackets for the rear air bags. I found some time to do a little more welding and grinding on the cab. 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

08-02-2018, 10:14 AM	#182
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Started to lay out the bed pieces again. I’ll need to get a lot in epoxy primer this weekend. 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

08-02-2018, 05:41 PM	#183
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 811	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" there it is, been waiting on this update! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck) 1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck)

08-02-2018, 06:15 PM	#184
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" I know, I know! More to come! __________________ 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

08-03-2018, 10:19 PM	#185
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Tonight I put the front steering components together and aligned the tires as close as I could get them until it gets aligned professionally down the road. 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

08-26-2018, 11:41 PM	#186
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Kind of jumping around!! Today I worked on the underside of the cab, tediously slow work! 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

09-01-2018, 11:20 AM	#187
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Looking great! __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

09-02-2018, 09:41 AM	#189
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Great progress. So cool that you are building two trucks of this caliber. And one in honor of your Dad. Keep up the good work -- Jayson too! And thanks for showing us the process.

09-10-2018, 07:29 PM	#191
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Sloooooooooow progress! 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 Last edited by Dads79GMC; 09-10-2018 at 09:31 PM.

09-10-2018, 09:28 PM	#192
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Got the second coat of epoxy on the bottom of the cab (still wet). Tomorrow I will seam seal, let dry, then undercoat. Looks like I still have some welds to grind down 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 Last edited by Dads79GMC; 09-10-2018 at 09:38 PM.

09-10-2018, 11:07 PM	#193
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Looks good Mike! __________________ 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

09-11-2018, 10:47 AM	#194
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" Great work. What are you going to use for undercoating? On my last one, I used black Raptor liner and was very pleased with the results. __________________ 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



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09-11-2018, 09:06 PM	#197
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Should be able to flip it upright tomorrow after it dries overnight. It's still a little soft to be pushing around. I'm in a hurry because i think the other one will be coming home soon!!! 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

09-11-2018, 10:33 PM	#198
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Now that you have all the hard dirty work done, just haul it up with you and we can get it knocked out next! __________________ 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

09-11-2018, 11:49 PM	#199
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Don’t tempt me!!!!! __________________ 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

09-18-2018, 10:16 AM	#200
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Sparky's 1978 Silverado Build "Addiction" Last night I was able to put the cab back on the dolly and get it upright. I also removed all the various screws and other fasteners on the firewall. I’m running out of time, need to get this project back on track! 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

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