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LiveAnimals · 09-07-2009, 07:12 PM

Sounds good Dennis, right now we are in the same boat, I got the patch panels for the 73. I just need to get some por-15 and some good primer, also bed liner in a can for the underside.

joe231 · 09-07-2009, 07:13 PM

Nice!

Sounds like a plan

**nlped** · 09-07-2009, 07:22 PM

Sounds like a hell of a plan...

I don't know about the truck Painless Wiring harness, but I used one on my '79 CJ-5, and it was awesome! It was very user friendly...highly recommended.

menace121978 · 09-07-2009, 07:42 PM

thanks for the compliments!

Kameron, do you have a welder already?
and Ed thanks for the heads up... i like user friendly. especially at $575

LiveAnimals · 09-07-2009, 08:41 PM

My buddy from work has a wire feed, and a plasma that I will be using

menace121978 · 09-07-2009, 08:53 PM

sweet... i'm going to borrow my neighbors miller 135. need a spool and a tip for it though.

i'd like to buy one someday. maybe a xmas gift to myself

silvereagle07 · 09-07-2009, 09:05 PM

X2 On the welder. I've been trying to convince my wife that I NEED one for my projects. I tried to get her to buy me one for my birthday next Saturday. "Not in the budget" was the answer I got. haha. The painless harness isn't too bad. I'm actually in the process of installing one in a Chevy II at the moment.

menace121978 · 09-07-2009, 09:12 PM

do the kits have all the connectors and everything?... there is alot going on with all that wire i pulled out... from a/c, to power windows, cruise, fuel tank switch, on and on...

there was alot of vacuum hoses in there too! i hope it all goes together smooth... i need to get another box for a/c in the cab and under the hood too. all the mount brackets broke off.

joe231 · 09-08-2009, 12:28 AM

funny you guys are talking about welders.....
I got a like new Lincoln SP-135 Plus for $500 off of craigslist Friday.
It came with a cart, small argon bottle (that is full), two 2lb spools of wire (.030 shielded & .025 solid), an auto darkening helmet, and some welding sleeves. The guy bought it last year to learn to weld at 73 years old. His eyesight was too poor to see his welding. He said he maybe used it for a half hour.

I even got to use it as i was swapping my front end this weekend

JohnC · 09-08-2009, 08:19 AM

Sounds like a really good plan Dennis. Can't wait to see the cab sitting back on the frame.

Joe that sounds like an awesome score man.

menace121978 · 09-08-2009, 08:23 AM

thanks John! yea me toooo!!

Joe thats a heck of a deal on the welder! Wish i had the green light to spend... i dont even go near craigslist anymore!

truckincurt · 09-13-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

had to do a little grinding on the upper spindle ear where the caliper bolt on so the rim would clear

caliper all sanded smooth on the front painted and installed

and wheel #2 all sandblasted and scrubbed down and bolted up for now

thought my frame was bent due to all the a arm spacers in my truck now that i see yours has as many as mine i feel better

joe231 · 09-13-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Sounds like a really good plan Dennis. Can't wait to see the cab sitting back on the frame.

Joe that sounds like an awesome score man.

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Originally Posted by menace121978

thanks John! yea me toooo!!

Joe thats a heck of a deal on the welder! Wish i had the green light to spend... i dont even go near craigslist anymore!

Yeah I need to steer clear of it for awhile.....

menace121978 · 09-14-2009, 08:20 PM

alright, i have been doing stuff!!! got the garage all cleaned out and all the interior put away nicely in boxes.

cabs completely stripped and i got the windshield out without breaking it

i started a thread on the rust on the passenger side floorboard.... check it out what a good time so far!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post3518455

sandblasted the area to see how bad it really is...

turns out there is a few more pin holes and the metal is pretty eaten up in spots so im not just going to cut out small portions and hope for the best. i ordered a patch panel from captkaos site 73-87chevytrucks.com

bigbadjohn84 · 09-14-2009, 08:25 PM

man, those front tires look hard on the wheelbearings... mine use to be a RPA with those 295/50 all the way around. do they stick out in the front? looks great tho man!

glock35ipsc · 09-14-2009, 10:53 PM

I'm digging the frame!!

Having done the same thing to the 68, I know how much work it is. But it's what MAKES a great resto!

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menace121978 · 09-14-2009, 11:00 PM

there he is! thanks Bob that means a lot man

bluex · 09-15-2009, 07:29 AM

Rust??? Thats not rust......

Thats rust...

I'll even raise you the other side!!

JohnC · 09-15-2009, 08:40 AM

Looks good Dennis. The patch panel you ordered should be a quick easy fix for the little rust you have there.

palposity · 09-15-2009, 09:01 AM

Wow---Great Build you have going! Very nice work! I'm getting ready to start one as well. This will be a great reference tool for me. Thank you for all the pics you have posted.

menace121978 · 09-15-2009, 10:35 AM

BlueX, thanks man. i feel better now!

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Looks good Dennis. The patch panel you ordered should be a quick easy fix for the little rust you have there.

thanks John, ya i sure hope its a easy fix... sounds like it. just cut out the bad section and drill out the spot welds on the support, cut down the panel to fit and weld it in.

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Originally Posted by palposity

Wow---Great Build you have going! Very nice work! I'm getting ready to start one as well. This will be a great reference tool for me. Thank you for all the pics you have posted.

Thank you! and WELCOME!! this place is a wealth of knowledge with great people. good luck on your build!!

tvblazer78 · 09-16-2009, 08:35 PM

Lookin good, like the frame, looks sweet.

Tagg33 · 09-17-2009, 12:50 AM

I'm really spoiled living in Arizona my whole life. You East and Southern guys have a lot of rust to deal with. I'm glad to see you guys repair it and replace panels. We just don't see much of it here in the dry desert, luckily.

menace121978 · 09-17-2009, 01:02 AM

lol... i'm just down the street from you. down the state actually. my rust was from an unknown heater core leak for years. i do agree we are lucky over here. some of the rust damage is unbelievable!

draggin86 · 09-23-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

lol... i'm just down the street from you. down the state actually. my rust was from an unknown heater core leak for years. i do agree we are lucky over here. some of the rust damage is unbelievable!

I live just down the road from you off american river canyon! truck looks great dude mine is about the same state yours is.

next time you need bolts or hardware you should try blue collar supply you buy by the pound if you havent been there before.

09-07-2009, 07:12 PM	#301
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sounds good Dennis, right now we are in the same boat, I got the patch panels for the 73. I just need to get some por-15 and some good primer, also bed liner in a can for the underside. __________________ 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

09-07-2009, 07:13 PM	#302
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Nice! Sounds like a plan __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-07-2009, 07:22 PM	#303
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sounds like a hell of a plan... I don't know about the truck Painless Wiring harness, but I used one on my '79 CJ-5, and it was awesome! It was very user friendly...highly recommended. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-07-2009, 07:42 PM	#304
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks for the compliments! Kameron, do you have a welder already? and Ed thanks for the heads up... i like user friendly. especially at $575 __________________ "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

09-07-2009, 08:41 PM	#305
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) My buddy from work has a wire feed, and a plasma that I will be using __________________ 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

09-07-2009, 08:53 PM	#306
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) sweet... i'm going to borrow my neighbors miller 135. need a spool and a tip for it though. i'd like to buy one someday. maybe a xmas gift to myself __________________ "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

09-07-2009, 09:05 PM	#307
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) X2 On the welder. I've been trying to convince my wife that I NEED one for my projects. I tried to get her to buy me one for my birthday next Saturday. "Not in the budget" was the answer I got. haha. The painless harness isn't too bad. I'm actually in the process of installing one in a Chevy II at the moment. __________________ 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

09-07-2009, 09:12 PM	#308
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) do the kits have all the connectors and everything?... there is alot going on with all that wire i pulled out... from a/c, to power windows, cruise, fuel tank switch, on and on... there was alot of vacuum hoses in there too! i hope it all goes together smooth... i need to get another box for a/c in the cab and under the hood too. all the mount brackets broke off. __________________ "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

09-08-2009, 12:28 AM	#309
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) funny you guys are talking about welders..... I got a like new Lincoln SP-135 Plus for $500 off of craigslist Friday. It came with a cart, small argon bottle (that is full), two 2lb spools of wire (.030 shielded & .025 solid), an auto darkening helmet, and some welding sleeves. The guy bought it last year to learn to weld at 73 years old. His eyesight was too poor to see his welding. He said he maybe used it for a half hour. I even got to use it as i was swapping my front end this weekend __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-08-2009, 08:19 AM	#310
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Sounds like a really good plan Dennis. Can't wait to see the cab sitting back on the frame. Joe that sounds like an awesome score man.

09-08-2009, 08:23 AM	#311
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) thanks John! yea me toooo!! Joe thats a heck of a deal on the welder! Wish i had the green light to spend... i dont even go near craigslist anymore! __________________ "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

09-14-2009, 08:20 PM	#314
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) alright, i have been doing stuff!!! got the garage all cleaned out and all the interior put away nicely in boxes. cabs completely stripped and i got the windshield out without breaking it i started a thread on the rust on the passenger side floorboard.... check it out what a good time so far! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post3518455 sandblasted the area to see how bad it really is... turns out there is a few more pin holes and the metal is pretty eaten up in spots so im not just going to cut out small portions and hope for the best. i ordered a patch panel from captkaos site 73-87chevytrucks.com __________________ "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

09-14-2009, 08:25 PM	#315
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) man, those front tires look hard on the wheelbearings... mine use to be a RPA with those 295/50 all the way around. do they stick out in the front? looks great tho man!

09-14-2009, 11:00 PM	#317
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) there he is! thanks Bob that means a lot man __________________ "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

09-15-2009, 07:29 AM	#318
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Rust??? Thats not rust...... Thats rust... I'll even raise you the other side!! __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/



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09-15-2009, 08:40 AM	#319
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Looks good Dennis. The patch panel you ordered should be a quick easy fix for the little rust you have there.

09-15-2009, 09:01 AM	#320
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Wow---Great Build you have going! Very nice work! I'm getting ready to start one as well. This will be a great reference tool for me. Thank you for all the pics you have posted. __________________ 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

09-16-2009, 08:35 PM	#322
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) Lookin good, like the frame, looks sweet. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

09-17-2009, 12:50 AM	#323
Tagg33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 247	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) I'm really spoiled living in Arizona my whole life. You East and Southern guys have a lot of rust to deal with. I'm glad to see you guys repair it and replace panels. We just don't see much of it here in the dry desert, luckily. __________________ Ryan 84 SWB, C4 IFS Crossmember, C4 IRS, RE7 bags, WCC 3pc 22"s My reBuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346328

09-17-2009, 01:02 AM	#324
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Finally "Silvers" build thread!! ('78 swb 2wd silverado) lol... i'm just down the street from you. down the state actually. my rust was from an unknown heater core leak for years. i do agree we are lucky over here. some of the rust damage is unbelievable! __________________ "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; 09-17-2009 at 10:35 AM.

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