|
03-06-2012, 09:33 PM
|
#51 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Richmond,Va
Posts: 2,934
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
And still more...
__________________
Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever! |
|
|
|
03-06-2012, 10:03 PM
|
#52 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Pryor,OK
Posts: 69
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
That is ALL kinds of cool. I like it!
Posted via Mobile Device |
|
|
|
|
03-06-2012, 10:29 PM
|
#53 |
|
Just here to tinker
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Holland, MI
Posts: 3,680
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
That is just beautiful! It's amazing how clean it is.
__________________
78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725 |
|
|
|
|
03-06-2012, 10:58 PM
|
#54 |
|
78K & 79C Jimmys
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA
Posts: 7,901
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
looks nice and solid,havn't seen many woodys
__________________
John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 |
|
|
|
|
03-06-2012, 11:57 PM
|
#55 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Richmond,Va
Posts: 2,934
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
Thanks Guys. I drove it home from Podunk, Va. About 40 miles away. It started quickly with 3 pumps of the gas. It started an exhaust leak on the way home and the wipers suck. It needs some sortin but I'm afraid to put any soap and water on it at the moment. I drove it home on the gas it had in it and it did great! I dont wanna drive it anymore because i can't get emotionally attached. BTW, it managed 11.25MPG on the way home.
__________________
Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever! |
|
|
|
|
03-07-2012, 12:14 AM
|
#56 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bossier City Louisiana
Posts: 312
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
WOW that thing is too cool , the carpet looks new !!
|
|
|
|
|
03-07-2012, 01:26 AM
|
#57 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: St Robert, Mo
Posts: 730
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
Easy to tell if the miles are right... Just look at the rear u-joint on the driveshaft. Green plastic = orginal miles. Replacement u-joint = not. This is right about 90% of the time.
Old school trick on the wood grain... Creamy peanut butter. Won't fix the cracks, but should make it look darker and it lasts awhile. BTW I vote for keeping it at least as orginal driver if nothing else. |
|
|
|
|
03-07-2012, 01:56 AM
|
#58 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: memphis
Posts: 2,537
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
That looks killer..polish tha trim & paint tha wheels & she will be a true beauty..
__________________
1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse |
|
|
|
|
03-08-2012, 04:16 PM
|
#59 |
|
Spear and magic helmet!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 1,226
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
I would leave it looking exactly the same, but bolt up some big wheels and dump it on the ground.
I'm a sucker for that look. |
|
|
|
|
03-14-2012, 08:49 AM
|
#60 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Richmond,Va
Posts: 2,934
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
Well, I'm subscribed to the forum and have advertised the truck. We'll see what how does. So I guess now that Im subscribed I can ask you guys what you think its worth. I looked all over to come up with a price to settle on and I dont think I'm askin too much, especially for the overall condition.
__________________
Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever! |
|
|
|
|
04-16-2012, 02:26 PM
|
#61 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Falls Church Va
Posts: 77
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
I ended up buying the truck from Nick, drove it 2.5 hours from home in traffic and it ran great. Looking forward to fixing a few things and driving it, don't know if I can handle filling the 40 gallon tank at $4 a gallon though!
|
|
|
|
|
04-16-2012, 02:38 PM
|
#62 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Richmond,Va
Posts: 2,934
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
Good to see you made it back in one piece! I had great confidence in the trucks ability to make it but you never know! Give me a redirect if/when you start a new thread!
__________________
Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever! |
|
|
|
|
05-03-2012, 12:50 AM
|
#63 |
|
VA72C10
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 25,269
|
Re: 1978 Suburban
Missed this thread originally Nick. Glad to see someone got it to enjoy it vs. parting it. Looking forward to updates
__________________
Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
