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78swest 02-03-2010 08:42 AM

My 78 shortwide
 
hey im matt im going to try to figure out how to post photos

i have had many chevy trucks
this one ill keep for a while 1978 shortwide when i got it it had been built half assed the motor and tranny was good but it was wrecked i had my dad purchase it for me when i was at ft jackson s carilina while i was finishing my military deisel mechanics classes

78swest 02-03-2010 08:51 AM

Re: My 78 shortwide
 
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/x...attschevy2.jpg

http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/x...attstruck1.jpg
i have more but they are on my sm card ill find and add more as i go i got the flip kit for it with c notch and springs

78swest 02-03-2010 08:52 AM

Re: My 78 shortwide
 
i was curious to see if i can do my flip kit with 15x10 wheels and the tires that are on it i only paid 700 for the truck it has a mild cam and full exhaust its pretty quick

78swest 02-03-2010 09:51 AM

Re: My 78 shortwide
 
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/x.../mattsmota.jpg

tvblazer78 02-03-2010 11:32 AM

Re: My 78 shortwide
 
Welcome to the board! Looks like you have a good start, keep us posted!

JohnC 02-03-2010 03:11 PM

Re: My 78 shortwide
 
Welcome also. I agree nice start. What are your plans for it?

78swest 02-03-2010 09:58 PM

Re: My 78 shortwide
 
454 as much work as i can till i get deployed

COMP 02-04-2010 12:30 AM

Re: My 78 shortwide
 
welcome

78swest 02-04-2010 01:42 AM

Re: My 78 shortwide
 
im having problems with it right now i needto make it a daily it runs good till you try to move it it keeps flooding i got an electric fuel pump and a fuel pressure regulator it keeps flooding out and on top of that it has wiring issues with the starting system ...i have a switched wire running from the terminal on the fire wall to a switch to the distributor to get power inside the truck i have no idea what was done previously ive never had a preoblem with my trucks it seems after i started working on deisels ive became gasoline special

78swest 02-08-2010 12:33 PM

Re: My 78 shortwide
 
ok im bringing it to the shop this coming weekend its getting dropped


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