How long have you owned your square body - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chrismoore701 · 11-07-2019, 09:03 AM

25 years
1979 Stepside Sport
I purchased mine in the summer of 1994
Drove it through college
Parked it around 2006
Started the build in Aug 2008 and completed in May 2016
5,000 miles on her today

CSHADES · 11-07-2019, 10:11 AM

Bought my 77 plow truck on Friday before memorial day 1983.

MASONGMC · 11-07-2019, 10:31 AM

My Dad got our 1977 GMC in 1978 and we owned it a rebuild it 4 times the last time was a rust free cab all new gm front fenders and doors and all steal stepside fenders . Only parts on it when it was new was rad support and hood and front panel in the box. I drive it every nice day in the summer

**old Rusty C10** · 11-07-2019, 11:07 AM

the two i have now one i have since 2016 completeing as we speak the other i got from a member here a year or so ago and thats almost done too the first one i did i had over ten years

**TKCR** · 11-07-2019, 12:21 PM

Chris, your Blue Stepside reminds me of the truck my Dad had when I was a child. We called her Ole Blue.
My 86 SWD C10 I have, is going on 6 yrs now. First 2 photos are the day I got it. The next 2 photos, are my changes:
Interior color change
New wheels & tires
Swapped out the Billet grille to a Stock Grille
Swapped out Cowl Induction to a NOS hood, and got it painted last year. And added a New Hood Emblem.
Last photo, is at the present time. The interior is going thru a few changes, again. I found some OEM seatbelts, so out with the aftermarket belts. I’ll be installing one of my “restored seats”. As you can see the seat have gone thru a few changes. And new Door Panels.

donw1986 · 11-07-2019, 03:11 PM

I bought my 86, december 1985,it still runs good, its udergoing restoration right now

87max · 11-07-2019, 04:55 PM

All started in 1989 now its just piles of parts collected over the years, current project came in my possession in '97 or so.

Shifty One · 11-07-2019, 05:18 PM

First one, 87 3+3 r30 (454/th400) SRW, I had for 4 years.

Today's 87 V20 (350/th400) I've had for 5 so far...

Loco83 · 11-07-2019, 05:52 PM

Bought my Silverado new in June 83, she was originally a 2 tone but put fresh paint 5 yrs ago, still my DD.

**Factory Guy** · 11-07-2019, 06:42 PM

Its been in our family since 1975 it’s a 1973. I received it 2 years ago when my father passed. It’s never been restored.

So 44 years!

**Palf70Step** · 11-08-2019, 08:30 AM

This one, my 81 GMC, I have had 2 years now.

**allchevy58** · 11-09-2019, 12:52 AM

My dad bought mine brand new, he passed in 2006 and I've had it since.

**mrtoni** · 11-09-2019, 12:06 PM

Cool. Never seen it around Reno. I be owned my square 2days! And not delivered yet. I’m 50 and it’s actually my first pick up truck. Always had blazers and such.

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

My dad bought mine brand new, he passed in 2006 and I've had it since.

**allchevy58** · 11-09-2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtoni

Cool. Never seen it around Reno. I be owned my square 2days! And not delivered yet. I’m 50 and it’s actually my first pick up truck. Always had blazers and such.

I don't drive it enough, tucked in the corner of the shop. Drive my 64' and 72' more.

86454k30 · 11-10-2019, 01:44 AM

My 81 I just finished restoring. My Dad ordered it new in 1981. Sold in 1986. I searched and found it in 2017. Restored it this year. Not going anywhere now.

pontiac6269 · 11-09-2019, 09:20 PM

Bought my 1981 C20 in 2004 for $800 so 15 years. Converting it to 4wd the hard way. Just got the front axle bolted in today.

superdav · 11-09-2019, 10:44 PM

My wife and I bought it in 1994, our first vehicle
Last time I drove it in 2006

Last week in my shop getting the tear down

superdav · 11-09-2019, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by superdav

My wife and I bought it in 1994, our first vehicle
Last time I drove it in 2006
[IG]https://i.imgur.com/KWmhAm7.jpg[/IMG]

Last week in my shop getting the tear down
[IG]https://i.imgur.com/Y67Flax.jpg[/IMG]

I don't know why that pic is so damn big, taken with the same phone and both loaded straight to imgur

Prong · 11-10-2019, 05:32 AM

Owned this since 5/99. Bought it from the original owner. I did a frame off resto about 9 years ago. 383/T350/NP203 drivetrain.

Nodnarb76 · 11-10-2019, 10:27 AM

Bought mine March 2013
first pic if from Craigslist ad I bought it from.
Second is as it sits now afterLS swap.

bigdaddy4x4 · 11-10-2019, 10:44 AM

MY 79 black silverado k20 owned for 23 years since 1996 //77 gmc k3500 bought it in 2009 from a guy who owned it since 1980

SCOTI · 11-13-2019, 11:03 AM

I've had a square for 20yrs now. My 74 was purchased from the insurance money received when my Bronze 68swb was totaled. The 74 got spare parts that were not in current use to keep costs down.

The 74 was traded in '10 for my dually. It's been rebuilt & is as LS powered Pro-Street truck now unbelievably still wearing the same paint/body. The dually underwent some changes as well....

chrismoore701 · 11-15-2019, 08:51 AM

I also have my dads 63 Corvette that he has owned for 45 years.

Tom · 11-15-2019, 03:31 PM

I've had my 78 since I was 16 in high school back in 97.

79 Silverado/454 · 11-24-2019, 02:51 PM

I've owned this truck since Sept. 2014. I've owned thirteen squares over the years but, this is the first factory BBC 454 short bed I've owned.

11-07-2019, 09:03 AM	#1
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,318	How long have you owned your square body 25 years 1979 Stepside Sport I purchased mine in the summer of 1994 Drove it through college Parked it around 2006 Started the build in Aug 2008 and completed in May 2016 5,000 miles on her today Attached Images __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

11-07-2019, 10:11 AM	#2
CSHADES Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: portage wi Posts: 503	Re: How long have you owned your square body Bought my 77 plow truck on Friday before memorial day 1983.

11-07-2019, 10:31 AM	#3
MASONGMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new glasgow Posts: 90	Re: How long have you owned your square body My Dad got our 1977 GMC in 1978 and we owned it a rebuild it 4 times the last time was a rust free cab all new gm front fenders and doors and all steal stepside fenders . Only parts on it when it was new was rad support and hood and front panel in the box. I drive it every nice day in the summer Attached Images

11-07-2019, 11:07 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,261	Re: How long have you owned your square body the two i have now one i have since 2016 completeing as we speak the other i got from a member here a year or so ago and thats almost done too the first one i did i had over ten years __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-07-2019, 12:21 PM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,858	Re: How long have you owned your square body Chris, your Blue Stepside reminds me of the truck my Dad had when I was a child. We called her Ole Blue. My 86 SWD C10 I have, is going on 6 yrs now. First 2 photos are the day I got it. The next 2 photos, are my changes: Interior color change New wheels & tires Swapped out the Billet grille to a Stock Grille Swapped out Cowl Induction to a NOS hood, and got it painted last year. And added a New Hood Emblem. Last photo, is at the present time. The interior is going thru a few changes, again. I found some OEM seatbelts, so out with the aftermarket belts. I’ll be installing one of my “restored seats”. As you can see the seat have gone thru a few changes. And new Door Panels. Attached Images __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

11-07-2019, 03:11 PM	#6
donw1986 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 79	Re: How long have you owned your square body I bought my 86, december 1985,it still runs good, its udergoing restoration right now Attached Images Last edited by donw1986; 11-07-2019 at 03:18 PM. Reason: Pictures

11-07-2019, 04:55 PM	#7
87max Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Erie, Pa Posts: 87	Re: How long have you owned your square body All started in 1989 now its just piles of parts collected over the years, current project came in my possession in '97 or so.

11-07-2019, 05:18 PM	#8
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 556	Re: How long have you owned your square body First one, 87 3+3 r30 (454/th400) SRW, I had for 4 years. Today's 87 V20 (350/th400) I've had for 5 so far...

11-07-2019, 05:52 PM	#9
Loco83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Cali Posts: 283	Re: How long have you owned your square body Bought my Silverado new in June 83, she was originally a 2 tone but put fresh paint 5 yrs ago, still my DD. Attached Images

11-07-2019, 06:42 PM	#10
Factory Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midway USA Kentucky Posts: 540	Re: How long have you owned your square body Its been in our family since 1975 it’s a 1973. I received it 2 years ago when my father passed. It’s never been restored. So 44 years! Attached Images

11-08-2019, 08:30 AM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,643	Re: How long have you owned your square body This one, my 81 GMC, I have had 2 years now. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-09-2019, 12:52 AM	#12
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,424	Re: How long have you owned your square body My dad bought mine brand new, he passed in 2006 and I've had it since. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

11-10-2019, 01:44 AM	#15
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: How long have you owned your square body My 81 I just finished restoring. My Dad ordered it new in 1981. Sold in 1986. I searched and found it in 2017. Restored it this year. Not going anywhere now. Attached Images

11-09-2019, 09:20 PM	#16
pontiac6269 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sparta, WI Posts: 86	Re: How long have you owned your square body Bought my 1981 C20 in 2004 for $800 so 15 years. Converting it to 4wd the hard way. Just got the front axle bolted in today. __________________ Eric 2001 Ford F350 EC dually 7.3 1981 Chevy C20 to K20 350 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Pontiac 1969 Pontiac GTO 400

11-09-2019, 10:44 PM	#17
superdav Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 200	Re: How long have you owned your square body My wife and I bought it in 1994, our first vehicle Last time I drove it in 2006 Last week in my shop getting the tear down Last edited by superdav; 11-09-2019 at 10:46 PM. Reason: Pic didn’t work



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11-10-2019, 05:32 AM	#19
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 473	Re: How long have you owned your square body Owned this since 5/99. Bought it from the original owner. I did a frame off resto about 9 years ago. 383/T350/NP203 drivetrain. Attached Images

11-10-2019, 10:27 AM	#20
Nodnarb76 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 501	Re: How long have you owned your square body Bought mine March 2013 first pic if from Craigslist ad I bought it from. Second is as it sits now afterLS swap. Attached Images __________________ 1987 R20 Suburban LQ4/4L80e swap: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693824

11-10-2019, 10:44 AM	#21
bigdaddy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: concord ga Posts: 185	Re: How long have you owned your square body MY 79 black silverado k20 owned for 23 years since 1996 //77 gmc k3500 bought it in 2009 from a guy who owned it since 1980 Attached Images

11-13-2019, 11:03 AM	#22
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: How long have you owned your square body I've had a square for 20yrs now. My 74 was purchased from the insurance money received when my Bronze 68swb was totaled. The 74 got spare parts that were not in current use to keep costs down. The 74 was traded in '10 for my dually. It's been rebuilt & is as LS powered Pro-Street truck now unbelievably still wearing the same paint/body. The dually underwent some changes as well.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-15-2019, 08:51 AM	#23
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,318	Re: How long have you owned your square body I also have my dads 63 Corvette that he has owned for 45 years. Attached Images __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

11-15-2019, 03:31 PM	#24
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,692	Re: How long have you owned your square body I've had my 78 since I was 16 in high school back in 97. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-24-2019, 02:51 PM	#25
79 Silverado/454 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SW, Ohio Posts: 150	Re: How long have you owned your square body I've owned this truck since Sept. 2014. I've owned thirteen squares over the years but, this is the first factory BBC 454 short bed I've owned. Attached Images __________________ 1979 C-10 Silverado SWB 454/400 Turbo 1987 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic 2015 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 (Cayenne Metallic) 2018 GMC Denali HD Duramax (Red Quartz)

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