Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Anadrol · 11-05-2009, 10:49 AM

Hello to the board.

I finally got my username approved after waiting for about a week. I've got a '78 Chevy K-10 with 12" Skyjacker Suspension Lift and 39" Swampers.

The motor has been totally re-built by the last owner, and it has been totally "refined" by me. I don't have pictures yet of the motor being done.

Here are my pics. This is basically the start of my project. I bought it at the END of another man's project, but for me, this is just the beginning. By the time I'm done with it, I want it to be something totally unique.

Anadrol · 11-05-2009, 10:51 AM

More pictures

The one above is photoshopped to show the grille I ordered.

**N2TRUX** · 11-05-2009, 11:40 AM

Androl- Welcome to the forum. It looks like you are starting with a beautiful truck. Any improvements will make it awesome.

*JCampbell* · 11-05-2009, 11:48 AM

Cool, Man.

Looks like an excellent starting point.

Damien · 11-05-2009, 11:50 AM

Looks like a good foundation and the new grille is going to be an improvement over the repop.

Anadrol · 11-05-2009, 05:01 PM

First Update.
Got the truck back today from a friend of mine's shop.

New Carburetor, manifolds, intake, switched to electric choke, fixed a ton of small things.

It's much easier to start now, runs stronger, goes faster, more powerful, much more reliable.

74 C-30 · 11-05-2009, 06:30 PM

nice truck! looks real sharp
you might want to look at some ceramic coated headers to finish off that motor

Restrorob · 11-05-2009, 09:36 PM

Sweet lookin truck Anadrol,

You may want to think about installing a ignition interrupter and do away with the chain. If someone wants that thing bad enough they'll snatch that little trailer right down the road or in half......

632bbc · 11-05-2009, 09:57 PM

nice truck. . . are those 1/2 or 1 ton axles under the truck?

big10ratrod77 · 11-05-2009, 10:01 PM

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It's much easier to start now, runs stronger, goes faster, more powerful, much more reliable.

i think i have said that a bout all the mods ive done to my truck but i have to add one "better milege"
awsome truck tho i think it looks great

spaseghost · 11-05-2009, 10:48 PM

i think i need more pics of the door panels.

Anadrol · 11-06-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Sweet lookin truck Anadrol,

You may want to think about installing a ignition interrupter and do away with the chain. If someone wants that thing bad enough they'll snatch that little trailer right down the road or in half......

That pic is from when it was still with the old owner. I have installed an engine interrupter, and it's also in a much safer neighborhood now. No chains anymore!

Damien · 11-06-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Sweet lookin truck Anadrol,

You may want to think about installing a ignition interrupter and do away with the chain. If someone wants that thing bad enough they'll snatch that little trailer right down the road or in half......

I thought the same thing, but didn't want to say anything. I thought maybe it was the PO's idea of an anti theft system.

SSC's76 · 11-06-2009, 12:08 PM

Im not a big fan of lifted trucks but that look very nice!

Anadrol · 11-06-2009, 12:24 PM

Those headers gotta go. They're the only thing that makes the engine still look dirty. But replacing working headers is not a priority right now. We wanted the truck to run first, then be fun to drive around.

I will now tell you what is planned for this truck. When I say "planned" do not mistake this for a kid with no money dreaming of something that won't happen in the next 5 years. This stuff is about to happen:

1. Power locks and windows + better security system.
2. Complete custom dash. We are ripping out the entire dash and building from scratch with fiberglass.
3. Alpine touch screen head unit in the middle, auxiliary monitor in front of passenger, component speakers all over (center channel in the dash, highs and mids in the kick panels, speakers in the doors).
4. New door panels
5. Some sort of system inside the bed of the truck, using a tool box to hide them.

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We want the outside of the truck to look totally like a '78 mud truck, but the inside will have all new amenities. This isn't a show truck, it's a show-OFF truck.

Anadrol · 11-06-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by spaseghost

i think i need more pics of the door panels.

ask and you shall receive

Anadrol · 11-06-2009, 02:19 PM

Please post what color spark plug wires I should put on this motor.

Blue? to match the truck
Red? to match engine components
Yellow? to stand out

Damien · 11-06-2009, 02:32 PM

Black to hide

flamingbig10 · 11-06-2009, 02:43 PM

nice starting point, for the wires I would go black unless you decide to color match the engine parts then blue wires

Driveway Dreams · 11-06-2009, 04:06 PM

Great looking truck. Be sure to keep us updated on your progress. Like it so far though. What are doing with the door panels? The tweed ones look good in the pic.

By the way: Start a true build thread on here in the projects & builds section. I think you will have a lot of interest in a very nice truck.

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-06-2009, 05:34 PM

Beautiful truck. I love the look. For the wires, I would go with a red, orange, or yellow wire. Or, if they even make them, white wires.

Damien · 11-06-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Beautiful truck. I love the look. For the wires, I would go with a red, orange, or yellow wire. Or, if they even make them, white wires.

Taylor has white. they also have neon colors. green, pink, orange.

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-06-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Damien

Taylor has white. they also have neon colors. green, pink, orange.

Cool. What's the cheapest set they have for a V8?

Too bad you couldn't run plug wires like Jesse James did on his bike from Motorcycle Mania I. He ran neon tubes for the plug wires. They were custom made of course, but I think they would look sweet as plug wires, especially at night.

mooseknuckles · 11-07-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Anadrol

Please post what color spark plug wires I should put on this motor.

Blue? to match the truck
Red? to match engine components
Yellow? to stand out

black..the ones that are on it look good. upgrade for performance like moroso race wires. colored wires get dirty quicker.dont even think of putting anything neon on that truck. its not 1990 anymore.

blown luv · 11-07-2009, 07:36 PM

Sweet truck! Whats the tire and wheel size your running?

11-05-2009, 10:49 AM	#1
Anadrol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 151	Indy Panty Dropper: 1978 K10 w/ 12" of Lift on 40" Swampers Hello to the board. I finally got my username approved after waiting for about a week. I've got a '78 Chevy K-10 with 12" Skyjacker Suspension Lift and 39" Swampers. The motor has been totally re-built by the last owner, and it has been totally "refined" by me. I don't have pictures yet of the motor being done. Here are my pics. This is basically the start of my project. I bought it at the END of another man's project, but for me, this is just the beginning. By the time I'm done with it, I want it to be something totally unique. Last edited by Anadrol; 01-07-2010 at 07:05 PM.

11-05-2009, 10:51 AM	#2
Anadrol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 151	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift More pictures The one above is photoshopped to show the grille I ordered. Last edited by Anadrol; 11-05-2009 at 10:51 AM.

11-05-2009, 11:40 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Androl- Welcome to the forum. It looks like you are starting with a beautiful truck. Any improvements will make it awesome. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-05-2009, 11:48 AM	#4
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Cool, Man. Looks like an excellent starting point.

11-05-2009, 11:50 AM	#5
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Looks like a good foundation and the new grille is going to be an improvement over the repop. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

11-05-2009, 05:01 PM	#6
Anadrol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 151	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift First Update. Got the truck back today from a friend of mine's shop. New Carburetor, manifolds, intake, switched to electric choke, fixed a ton of small things. It's much easier to start now, runs stronger, goes faster, more powerful, much more reliable. Last edited by Anadrol; 11-05-2009 at 05:10 PM.

11-05-2009, 06:30 PM	#7
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift nice truck! looks real sharp you might want to look at some ceramic coated headers to finish off that motor __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

11-05-2009, 09:36 PM	#8
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Sweet lookin truck Anadrol, You may want to think about installing a ignition interrupter and do away with the chain. If someone wants that thing bad enough they'll snatch that little trailer right down the road or in half...... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

11-05-2009, 09:57 PM	#9
632bbc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Excelsior Springs MO Posts: 24	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift nice truck. . . are those 1/2 or 1 ton axles under the truck?

11-05-2009, 10:48 PM	#11
spaseghost certified tard Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: grand junction, colorado Posts: 182	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift i think i need more pics of the door panels. __________________ 85 swb bbc 5% tint 16.356 @ 84.81 8/07/09 4800 Ft., bad timing, carb tune, and traction, fugg it. 16.169 @ 84.29 8/28/09 good timing, no carb tune, some traction... 06 Equinox LT AWD, wife's and family ride 03 Mustang V6, CAI, Duals, Pullies, Programmer, Short Throw, wife's dream car?! 90 Eagle Talon, other project / space taker, GOT head!! 08 Silverado 2500 HD, the bad ass work truck

11-06-2009, 12:08 PM	#14
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Im not a big fan of lifted trucks but that look very nice! __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

11-06-2009, 12:24 PM	#15
Anadrol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 151	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Those headers gotta go. They're the only thing that makes the engine still look dirty. But replacing working headers is not a priority right now. We wanted the truck to run first, then be fun to drive around. I will now tell you what is planned for this truck. When I say "planned" do not mistake this for a kid with no money dreaming of something that won't happen in the next 5 years. This stuff is about to happen: 1. Power locks and windows + better security system. 2. Complete custom dash. We are ripping out the entire dash and building from scratch with fiberglass. 3. Alpine touch screen head unit in the middle, auxiliary monitor in front of passenger, component speakers all over (center channel in the dash, highs and mids in the kick panels, speakers in the doors). 4. New door panels 5. Some sort of system inside the bed of the truck, using a tool box to hide them. You must be a subscribing member to make "For Sale" posts. Please consider supporting the board by subscribing. We want the outside of the truck to look totally like a '78 mud truck, but the inside will have all new amenities. This isn't a show truck, it's a show-OFF truck. Last edited by LONGHAIR; 11-08-2009 at 08:40 AM. Reason: FS

11-06-2009, 02:19 PM	#17
Anadrol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 151	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Please post what color spark plug wires I should put on this motor. Blue? to match the truck Red? to match engine components Yellow? to stand out

11-06-2009, 02:32 PM	#18
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Black to hide __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

11-06-2009, 02:43 PM	#19
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift nice starting point, for the wires I would go black unless you decide to color match the engine parts then blue wires __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326



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11-06-2009, 04:06 PM	#20
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Great looking truck. Be sure to keep us updated on your progress. Like it so far though. What are doing with the door panels? The tweed ones look good in the pic. By the way: Start a true build thread on here in the projects & builds section. I think you will have a lot of interest in a very nice truck. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 11-06-2009 at 04:08 PM. Reason: BTW:

11-06-2009, 05:34 PM	#21
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Beautiful truck. I love the look. For the wires, I would go with a red, orange, or yellow wire. Or, if they even make them, white wires. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-07-2009, 07:36 PM	#25
blown luv Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown,TX Posts: 57	Re: Introducing my Project: '78 K10 on 12" of Lift Sweet truck! Whats the tire and wheel size your running?

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