Ed 79 silverado

Blue · December 27, 2010, 04:48:51 AM

It gots its name from the original owner. i bought it off my cousin and said they named it ed cuz when they bought it from the lady her husband passed away and she was always saying how Ed (her husband) really liked the truck. i have had this truck for awhile now but havnt had money to upgrade it. Its a 79 chevy silverado 1/2 ton drivetrian 350 700r4 208. its gonna be my dd and a play toy at the same time. im not gonna go crazy with it just have some fun. i was planning on going 6 inch lift with some 35's. im building the motor up. performer intake, tv cam, headers, the basic upgrades. im not sure what carb to use but i got a Holly 600 laying around that just needs to be rebuilt. i am open to suggestions that you have for me. for anything motor, lift, tires, body, anything. give me some tips or tricks if ya got any. hopefully will have it running soon. trying to build it on a very limited salery

Blazin40s · December 27, 2010, 05:08:43 AM

Kool man, ggoood luck with it

homewrecker john · December 27, 2010, 05:13:04 AM

sounds like a great start to kick ass truck.....please keep us posted..i love builds like this

Blue · December 27, 2010, 06:22:42 AM

I will now that i figured out how to put pics up on the site

Thanks guys!

Blue · December 28, 2010, 02:27:14 AM

I just bought a set of 3/4 ton axles. 10 bolt front semi floater rear 8 lug 4;10 gear. Im alsogetting a back 350, tranny cooler, duel exhaust, bed liner, and a tac. All thanks to my buddy Darren (Chromy)! thanks man!

homewrecker john · December 28, 2010, 04:17:11 AM

Quote from: 79 Money Pit on December 28, 2010, 02:27:14 AM
I just bought a set of 3/4 ton axles. 10 bolt front semi floater rear 8 lug 4;10 gear. Im alsogetting a back 350, tranny cooler, duel exhaust, bed liner, and a tac. All thanks to my buddy Darren (Chromy)! thanks man!

Sweet!

..... must be he is like a Chevy store.

trailman · December 28, 2010, 04:56:58 AM

NICE!!!

marshall · December 28, 2010, 05:08:13 AM

nice to meet you ed

Blue · December 28, 2010, 06:27:37 AM

Quote from: trailman on December 28, 2010, 04:56:58 AM
NICE!!!

Quote from: marshall on December 28, 2010, 05:08:13 AM
nice to meet you ed

haha thanks guys. everyone thinks its weird that i call Him a boy lol

Blue · December 28, 2010, 06:30:12 AM

Quote from: homewrecker john on December 28, 2010, 04:17:11 AM
Quote from: 79 Money Pit on December 28, 2010, 02:27:14 AM
I just bought a set of 3/4 ton axles. 10 bolt front semi floater rear 8 lug 4;10 gear. Im alsogetting a back 350, tranny cooler, duel exhaust, bed liner, and a tac. All thanks to my buddy Darren (Chromy)! thanks man!

Sweet! ..... must be he is like a Chevy store.

lol yea everytime i need somthin i always call up the Links first

HeatherLuvsMud · December 28, 2010, 06:12:51 PM

Sweet truck!!

Keep us posted!

Blue · December 29, 2010, 03:08:56 AM

I Took these pictures today. its most of the things i have collected

Got these 3/4's from Chromy thanks buddy

Ready to go exhaust again thanks to Chromy

Already got a backup motor lol again thanks to chromy

Edlebrock performer intake

Holly 600 carb

The Motor thats gonna go in the truckall tore apart ready to rebuild

Aliminum Chevy Bowtie valve covers

I got two sets of headers dont know what ones to use just yet

And of course gotta have the confederate lisence plate

marshall · December 29, 2010, 04:38:15 AM

you sure those rusty valve covers are aluminum? lol

Blue · December 29, 2010, 04:59:28 AM

Quote from: marshall on December 29, 2010, 04:38:15 AM
you sure those rusty valve covers are aluminum? lol

lol sorry my bad man i was thinkin about the ones i wanted hahaha

BUDGETBOGGER03 · December 29, 2010, 02:17:39 PM

Quote from: HeatherLuvsMud on December 28, 2010, 06:12:51 PM
Sweet truck!! Keep us posted!

Blue · January 02, 2011, 05:08:00 AM

I dont have any updates. like i said I have a VERY small budget for this. im still going to school and working on a min. wage salery lol. its gonna take awhile but will b worth it. Im saving some money up and gonna take the Motor over to B.Y. Engineering. I have heard nothin but Good from some good buddies like Rock, Chromey, and homewrecker john about Mark Strpko. i have not heard one bad thing about him. alot of locals take their engines to him. so thats the next step i will keep you all updated whenever i get somthing done but like i said, a very low budget and gonna be awhile i want this done right

ROCK · January 02, 2011, 05:14:16 AM

get r done jordan. opening day of silver lake is right around the corner!

homewrecker john · January 02, 2011, 05:14:38 AM

B.Y. Engineering is the best around forsure.....Mark (A.K.A Dirtbag) Strpko is the most reliable, biggest bang for you buck around this part of Michigan hands down. Has made 1400+ hp bbc to stock 4 cylinders. Full machine shop, assembly and parts on hand.

Blue · January 02, 2011, 05:16:18 AM

Quote from: ROCK on January 02, 2011, 05:14:16 AM
get r done jordan. opening day of silver lake is right around the corner!

lol ill have him at least running by then just to take him up there

Blue · January 02, 2011, 05:20:13 AM

Quote from: homewrecker john on January 02, 2011, 05:14:38 AM
B.Y. Engineering is the best around forsure.....Mark (A.K.A Dirtbag) Strpko is the most reliable, biggest bang for you buck around this part of Michigan hands down. Has made 1400+ hp bbc to stock 4 cylinders. Full machine shop, assembly and parts on hand.

I havent heard anything bad about him. My good buddy Cody knows Mark because His aunt is dating him and i always hear from Cody's Dad that he has built some badass engines. Cant wait to meet him for myself