New Member 1976 C10 Stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

evolved · 07-08-2013, 06:46 PM

Just wanted to say hello, and give a little info on me and my project "Bad Decisions".

I am a car guy, with quite a bit of experience dealing with engine building, turbo systems, EFI, and suspension. I am looking to increase my knowledge on domestics, and get back to working on older chevy's.

So far as I can tell, this is a great site with fantastic real world information.

Picked up my 76 two weeks ago when I returned from being stationed in Japan.
Long story short, I ended up driving it down from WA to Southern California. It was an eventful trip that allowed me to find out what all needs replaced.

Overall condition is decent to rough, but has plenty of potential. Has a 350 swapped in it as well as the turbo 350 tranny and 12 bolt rear end (open). Very minimal rust, but previous owner was into front yard auto painting, and 7th grade metal shop fabrication skills.

Plan's for now include
factory 1/2 ton rear leaf springs install (7 leaf driver, 8 leaf passanger currently installed). (in process)
Front sway bar install. (completed)
Full electrical replacement / resto (in process)
Full bushing kit
2.5 drop spindles front (coil spring replacement to adjust for neutral rake)
flip kit rear
New hood
repair sheetmetal, fix rust
flush mount aftermarket gauges.
Engine refresh
full exhaust (quiet)
about a million little things to keep me busy

Pictures will be up soon.

Rich84 · 07-09-2013, 07:42 AM

Welcome..Can never have too many Stepsides on the site.

aggie91 · 07-09-2013, 04:59 PM

Cool. We are doing a '82 stepside for my son and I have a '65 stepside I will work on again some day...

Welcome to the forum!

1981Stepside · 07-09-2013, 05:14 PM

Welcome. Sounds like a good project. Looking forward to pics.
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evolved · 08-07-2013, 02:21 AM

Finally got around to posting up a picture of the truck.

Just completed the rear flip kit, and DJM 3" drop spindles in the front. It sits exactly the way I wanted.

**78 Big10 454** · 08-07-2013, 02:34 AM

That's a decent looking ride. Good score!

Rich84 · 08-07-2013, 07:27 AM

Like the way she's sitting..Wish I had a round eye.

Did you end up doing anything with the coils?

Some dog dishes might look pretty cool on that truck..

walkerb · 08-07-2013, 06:44 PM

Nice truck dude

07-08-2013, 06:46 PM	#1
evolved Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oceanside, CA. Posts: 8	New Member 1976 C10 Stepside Just wanted to say hello, and give a little info on me and my project "Bad Decisions". I am a car guy, with quite a bit of experience dealing with engine building, turbo systems, EFI, and suspension. I am looking to increase my knowledge on domestics, and get back to working on older chevy's. So far as I can tell, this is a great site with fantastic real world information. Picked up my 76 two weeks ago when I returned from being stationed in Japan. Long story short, I ended up driving it down from WA to Southern California. It was an eventful trip that allowed me to find out what all needs replaced. Overall condition is decent to rough, but has plenty of potential. Has a 350 swapped in it as well as the turbo 350 tranny and 12 bolt rear end (open). Very minimal rust, but previous owner was into front yard auto painting, and 7th grade metal shop fabrication skills. Plan's for now include factory 1/2 ton rear leaf springs install (7 leaf driver, 8 leaf passanger currently installed). (in process) Front sway bar install. (completed) Full electrical replacement / resto (in process) Full bushing kit 2.5 drop spindles front (coil spring replacement to adjust for neutral rake) flip kit rear New hood repair sheetmetal, fix rust flush mount aftermarket gauges. Engine refresh full exhaust (quiet) about a million little things to keep me busy Pictures will be up soon.

07-09-2013, 07:42 AM	#2
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,665	Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside Welcome..Can never have too many Stepsides on the site.

07-09-2013, 04:59 PM	#3
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside Cool. We are doing a '82 stepside for my son and I have a '65 stepside I will work on again some day... Welcome to the forum! __________________ 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

07-09-2013, 05:14 PM	#4
1981Stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 202	Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside Welcome. Sounds like a good project. Looking forward to pics. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Proud UA member since 2009 My LT1 Silverado build-up: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549660 Check out my new YouTube channel! - https://youtube.com/channel/UCXk5mZOQI1sEnu5bIkhe7fA

08-07-2013, 02:21 AM	#5
evolved Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oceanside, CA. Posts: 8	Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside Finally got around to posting up a picture of the truck. Just completed the rear flip kit, and DJM 3" drop spindles in the front. It sits exactly the way I wanted.

08-07-2013, 02:34 AM	#6
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside That's a decent looking ride. Good score! __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

08-07-2013, 07:27 AM	#7
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,665	Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside Like the way she's sitting..Wish I had a round eye. Did you end up doing anything with the coils? Some dog dishes might look pretty cool on that truck..

08-07-2013, 06:44 PM	#8
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside Nice truck dude __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed



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