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STOCKISH · 10-05-2011, 05:48 PM

Going to pick this up tomorrow. 78 2wd shortbed. A/C, tilt, AM/FM Cassette, 54,000 original miles, original interior, original paint, etc. Should be a fun little driver! Its gonna need a stock or 73-74 grill and an altitude adjustment with the quickness! I am WAAAAY beyond stoked!

SBTork · 10-05-2011, 05:55 PM

Nice! Welcome back to the scene over here. You plan on doing the usual coys/drop?

STOCKISH · 10-05-2011, 05:56 PM

Drop yes, Coys, probably not. Thinking billet!

TIM86 · 10-05-2011, 06:13 PM

WOW! Nice ride! Agree with the grill change out.

rwhit57 · 10-05-2011, 07:33 PM

Nice truck. Looks like a little SOS pad on that gear shifter would do wonders. Can't wait to see the changes. Good score.

SeanPaintsFlames · 10-05-2011, 07:49 PM

WOW. Very nice! Who did you buy it from? Is it the little-old-lady owner kind of story or what? That thing is super clean.

Pork Chop · 10-05-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Going to pick this up tomorrow. 78 2wd shortbed. A/C, tilt, AM/FM Cassette, 54,000 original miles, original interior, original paint, etc. Should be a fun little driver! Its gonna need a stock or 73-74 grill and an altitude adjustment with the quickness! I am WAAAAY beyond stoked!

Score, I found one just like it but the guy won't sell. Just letting it rust away in his yard.
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STOCKISH · 10-05-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanPaintsFlames

WOW. Very nice! Who did you buy it from? Is it the little-old-lady owner kind of story or what? That thing is super clean.

Original owner drove it on weekends kind of stuff. Grandson got it when he passed and stuck it in a barn. A guy found it, talked him out of it. It was sitting a few years. Rebuilt the engine, trans, rear end, all brakes etc.... Now he wants a crew 4x4 so we are trading.
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**78 Big10 454** · 10-05-2011, 09:12 PM

Wish my '78 looked that good....

Jonboy · 10-05-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Drop yes, Coys, probably not. Thinking billet!

Good find. The crew was going to be sweet, but this one will be too. I say be tough and run slots instead of billet, though.
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Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-05-2011, 11:20 PM

Awesome score truck looks like it's in great shape over all. Should be sweet when you get done with it!
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lanconcj · 10-05-2011, 11:34 PM

Nice truck

silvereagle07 · 10-06-2011, 09:05 AM

Looks good Josh!

STOCKISH · 10-06-2011, 09:39 AM

Thanks Jeramy. Cant wait. I just sold my car trailer so I need to get looking for a wheel and tire combo and some drop components!

silvereagle07 · 10-06-2011, 10:27 AM

Hurry up man, I have a car show coming up!

There will lots of sqaures there.

STOCKISH · 10-06-2011, 11:40 AM

I have to decide on the wheels. Might drop it on the 8 inch rallys for a while until i decide on wheels.

brn agn · 10-06-2011, 12:46 PM

Looks good Josh! Is this a local truck?

STOCKISH · 10-06-2011, 12:56 PM

Near Charlotte.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-06-2011, 02:29 PM

Nice ride Josh. No more cummins crew swb?

STOCKISH · 10-06-2011, 02:40 PM

Its in the garage at home. Might just simplify and sell the Cummins truck, finish this one and just enjoy driving one for a while. I enjoy spending time with my wife and little one playing t-ball and all so much, it'll be nice to just not have a "project" for a while.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-06-2011, 02:44 PM

I'm trying to get some of those projects done before child #2 gets here so I can do the same.

Mattman2010 · 10-06-2011, 03:38 PM

Just drop the cummins in this truck! That will give you some power.

1LowToy · 10-06-2011, 07:46 PM

Well beyond stoked, I'll bet. Nice score. How much of a loss would it be if a Stole it?

STOCKISH · 10-06-2011, 11:52 PM

OK, so original interior and paint is true, not 54K original miles. 154,000 miles actually. Thats all good, runs like a top! However, Craigslist strikes again, kinda. I still made the trade and drove it 1 1/2 hrs home at 75mph with zero issues. There is some rust in the front cab supports and floor above the cab supports. Inner fenders rusted and some in the front lower fenders as well as a dented tailgate. Not a big deal but was undisclosed none the less. I am going to go through the mechanicals and do the front brakes this weekend. Pics Saturday hopefully.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-07-2011, 03:15 AM

So now the cc is gondy?

10-05-2011, 05:48 PM	#1
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	New toy, 78 C10 Going to pick this up tomorrow. 78 2wd shortbed. A/C, tilt, AM/FM Cassette, 54,000 original miles, original interior, original paint, etc. Should be a fun little driver! Its gonna need a stock or 73-74 grill and an altitude adjustment with the quickness! I am WAAAAY beyond stoked! Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-05-2011, 05:56 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Drop yes, Coys, probably not. Thinking billet! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-05-2011, 06:13 PM	#4
TIM86 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: St.Petersburg,FL Posts: 158	Re: New toy, 78 C10 WOW! Nice ride! Agree with the grill change out.

10-05-2011, 07:33 PM	#5
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Nice truck. Looks like a little SOS pad on that gear shifter would do wonders. Can't wait to see the changes. Good score.

10-05-2011, 07:49 PM	#6
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: New toy, 78 C10 WOW. Very nice! Who did you buy it from? Is it the little-old-lady owner kind of story or what? That thing is super clean. __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE

10-05-2011, 05:55 PM	#2
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Nice! Welcome back to the scene over here. You plan on doing the usual coys/drop? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

10-05-2011, 09:12 PM	#9
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Wish my '78 looked that good....

10-05-2011, 11:20 PM	#11
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Awesome score truck looks like it's in great shape over all. Should be sweet when you get done with it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-05-2011, 11:34 PM	#12
lanconcj Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anahuac Tx Posts: 111	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Nice truck

10-06-2011, 09:05 AM	#13
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Looks good Josh! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

10-06-2011, 09:39 AM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Thanks Jeramy. Cant wait. I just sold my car trailer so I need to get looking for a wheel and tire combo and some drop components! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-06-2011, 10:27 AM	#15
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Hurry up man, I have a car show coming up! There will lots of sqaures there. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

10-06-2011, 11:40 AM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: New toy, 78 C10 I have to decide on the wheels. Might drop it on the 8 inch rallys for a while until i decide on wheels. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-06-2011, 12:46 PM	#17
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Looks good Josh! Is this a local truck? __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

10-06-2011, 12:56 PM	#18
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Near Charlotte. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



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10-06-2011, 02:29 PM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Nice ride Josh. No more cummins crew swb? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-06-2011, 02:40 PM	#20
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Its in the garage at home. Might just simplify and sell the Cummins truck, finish this one and just enjoy driving one for a while. I enjoy spending time with my wife and little one playing t-ball and all so much, it'll be nice to just not have a "project" for a while. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-06-2011, 02:44 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: New toy, 78 C10 I'm trying to get some of those projects done before child #2 gets here so I can do the same. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-06-2011, 03:38 PM	#22
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Just drop the cummins in this truck! That will give you some power. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

10-06-2011, 07:46 PM	#23
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: New toy, 78 C10 Well beyond stoked, I'll bet. Nice score. How much of a loss would it be if a Stole it?

10-06-2011, 11:52 PM	#24
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: New toy, 78 C10 OK, so original interior and paint is true, not 54K original miles. 154,000 miles actually. Thats all good, runs like a top! However, Craigslist strikes again, kinda. I still made the trade and drove it 1 1/2 hrs home at 75mph with zero issues. There is some rust in the front cab supports and floor above the cab supports. Inner fenders rusted and some in the front lower fenders as well as a dented tailgate. Not a big deal but was undisclosed none the less. I am going to go through the mechanicals and do the front brakes this weekend. Pics Saturday hopefully. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-07-2011, 03:15 AM	#25
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: New toy, 78 C10 So now the cc is gondy? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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