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olrosa · 04-01-2023, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by evan

Have you thought about spraying the hinges to match the fenders? I bet the shape of them wouldn't jump out at you if the finish matched. Even if you left the shock/spring and hardware raw.

Not a bad idea

olrosa · 04-10-2023, 05:48 PM

More pictures for y’all

**PowerdbyChevy79** · 04-11-2023, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by olrosa

More pictures for y’all

Looking good brother!!

olrosa · 04-12-2023, 10:46 AM

Thank you. Now for the not so good news. Drive shaft came apart on the Dyno while being tuned. LOL stupid hot rods. I knew the tube was probably a little smaller that it should be, but I didn’t think it was an issue. I am not make a lot of power. 380-400 at the crank. Like 310 at the wheels

**Rickysnickers** · 04-12-2023, 07:09 PM

Wow, bummer!!!

evan · 04-12-2023, 08:49 PM

Wow! If it didn’t tear anything up it’ll be worth it for the bragging rights.

olrosa · 04-13-2023, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by evan

Wow! If it didn’t tear anything up it’ll be worth it for the bragging rights.

Beat the hell out of my brand new exhaust, rear pinion needs replaced. Surely could have been worse. Pisses me off, but it is a fairly easy fix. Just have to throw dollars at it. That's the crappy part. Ugh, I'm tired of spending money LOL

naphtali5725 · 04-14-2023, 10:39 PM

Hope you get it fixxed quickly!!

olrosa · 05-31-2023, 01:19 PM

Exhaust is fixed, now I’m starting to button up interior, under hood and A/C

Here are a couple pictures

olrosa · 07-10-2023, 08:14 PM

Here are some interior pictures. Dash and door panels recovered and Dakota Digital gauges

3drburb · 07-13-2023, 09:45 PM

That turned out great.

Rich84 · 07-14-2023, 08:41 AM

Great Truck!

olrosa · 07-14-2023, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 3drburb

That turned out great.

Thank you

olrosa · 07-14-2023, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich84

Great Truck!

Thank you!

**TKCR** · 07-15-2023, 10:31 AM

Very Nice! You did an excellent job!

Those belts need restored also. Here’s a set in Buckskin, before & after. These got new webbing.

olrosa · 07-15-2023, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Very Nice! You did an excellent job!

Those belts need restored also. Here’s a set in Buckskin, before & after. These got new webbing.

Thank . I took my seatbelt s out and cleaned them. They look great

**TKCR** · 07-15-2023, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by olrosa

Thank . I took my seatbelt s out and cleaned them. They look great

Awesome! Truck looks really good.

**PowerdbyChevy79** · 07-21-2023, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by olrosa

Here are some interior pictures. Dash and door panels recovered and Dakota Digital gauges

Truck looks really good with them rallies.. how are you liking that QA1 setup?

olrosa · 07-21-2023, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PowerdbyChevy79

Truck looks really good with them rallies.. how are you liking that QA1 setup?

Thank you. The QA1 setup is awesome!
I’m also getting some 20” rallies. I think that will make it look better.

rdc72 · 07-21-2023, 10:41 AM

Can you describe how the QA1 ride quaility is vs stock, what front spring rate did you go with and rear? I am just about to pull the trigger on buying the full front and rear QA1 set-up, just wanted to try and get a little insight as to how the driving quaility is first! A lot of cheddar to spend if its not extremly better than stock?
thanks

olrosa · 07-21-2023, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rdc72

Can you describe how the QA1 ride quaility is vs stock, what front spring rate did you go with and rear? I am just about to pull the trigger on buying the full front and rear QA1 set-up, just wanted to try and get a little insight as to how the driving quaility is first! A lot of cheddar to spend if its not extremly better than stock?
thanks

Describing is hard LOL. I'd say stiffer than stock, but way better, if that makes sense. Like a regular car vs a sports car. Get the sway bar! Barely any body roll. It handles excellent. Just to be clear, i only have the front setup with the QA1 crossmember as well. The setup still works great. I did put QA1 shocks in the rear.

That being said, I had the full setup on a '66 that I built as well. And I loved that setup too. I am a big QA1 fan. Great quality and performance. Worth the $$$

I did not use the rear setup on my square because it was already C notched and I did not want to remove it. It was welded in. The full kit is better all around. And I cannot adjust my ride height in the rear. I may re-do the rear setup at some point.

Hope that helps

olrosa · 07-21-2023, 02:04 PM

Check it out. I got an original “dealer sticker” from the original dealer that my grandpa bought the truck from. I can see where the original one was, right above the tailgate handle. So when it comes in the mail it will get installed.

olrosa · 08-02-2023, 12:02 PM

Installed

rodstored-72 · 08-03-2023, 03:12 PM

very cool!

rdc72 · 08-08-2023, 09:56 AM

Looks sweet, thanks for the response Seth, I think I am sold on the QA1! Now to get the purse strings loosened, lol!

04-10-2023, 05:48 PM	#102
olrosa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Longview WA Posts: 738	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 More pictures for y’all Attached Images __________________ Seth Instagram: sethrosa11 My Build Thread: "Betty" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613225 1966 C10 Patina: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716802 1978 Big 10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771383

04-12-2023, 10:46 AM	#104
olrosa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Longview WA Posts: 738	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Thank you. Now for the not so good news. Drive shaft came apart on the Dyno while being tuned. LOL stupid hot rods. I knew the tube was probably a little smaller that it should be, but I didn’t think it was an issue. I am not make a lot of power. 380-400 at the crank. Like 310 at the wheels Attached Images __________________ Seth Instagram: sethrosa11 My Build Thread: "Betty" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613225 1966 C10 Patina: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716802 1978 Big 10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771383

04-12-2023, 07:09 PM	#105
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,937	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Wow, bummer!!!

04-12-2023, 08:49 PM	#106
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Wow! If it didn’t tear anything up it’ll be worth it for the bragging rights. __________________ Evan B.

04-14-2023, 10:39 PM	#108
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Hope you get it fixxed quickly!! __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

05-31-2023, 01:19 PM	#109
olrosa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Longview WA Posts: 738	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Exhaust is fixed, now I’m starting to button up interior, under hood and A/C Here are a couple pictures Attached Images __________________ Seth Instagram: sethrosa11 My Build Thread: "Betty" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613225 1966 C10 Patina: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716802 1978 Big 10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771383

07-10-2023, 08:14 PM	#110
olrosa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Longview WA Posts: 738	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Here are some interior pictures. Dash and door panels recovered and Dakota Digital gauges Attached Images __________________ Seth Instagram: sethrosa11 My Build Thread: "Betty" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613225 1966 C10 Patina: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716802 1978 Big 10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771383

07-13-2023, 09:45 PM	#111
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 That turned out great.

07-14-2023, 08:41 AM	#112
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,663	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Great Truck!

07-15-2023, 10:31 AM	#115
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,858	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Very Nice! You did an excellent job! Those belts need restored also. Here’s a set in Buckskin, before & after. These got new webbing. 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

07-21-2023, 10:41 AM	#120
rdc72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Waynesville, MO Posts: 46	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Can you describe how the QA1 ride quaility is vs stock, what front spring rate did you go with and rear? I am just about to pull the trigger on buying the full front and rear QA1 set-up, just wanted to try and get a little insight as to how the driving quaility is first! A lot of cheddar to spend if its not extremly better than stock? thanks

07-21-2023, 02:04 PM	#122
olrosa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Longview WA Posts: 738	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Check it out. I got an original “dealer sticker” from the original dealer that my grandpa bought the truck from. I can see where the original one was, right above the tailgate handle. So when it comes in the mail it will get installed. Attached Images __________________ Seth Instagram: sethrosa11 My Build Thread: "Betty" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613225 1966 C10 Patina: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716802 1978 Big 10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771383

08-02-2023, 12:02 PM	#123
olrosa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Longview WA Posts: 738	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Installed Attached Images __________________ Seth Instagram: sethrosa11 My Build Thread: "Betty" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613225 1966 C10 Patina: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716802 1978 Big 10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771383

08-03-2023, 03:12 PM	#124
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,963	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 very cool!

08-08-2023, 09:56 AM	#125
rdc72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Waynesville, MO Posts: 46	Re: Grandpa's OG 1978 Looks sweet, thanks for the response Seth, I think I am sold on the QA1! Now to get the purse strings loosened, lol!



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