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Sharpie647 08-14-2010 03:31 PM

New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
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Hey guys new member here. I brought my truck in 2003 from someone who had done most of what you see in the pictures. I installed the flip kit in the rear and will be looking to lower the front more very soon. The truck has been sitting for 3 or so years now and I am just getting back into it. She started right up after sitting for 3 years and I have been putting miles on her here and there for two weeks now

I probably will be needing some help with some changes I want to make and because EVERYONE LOVES PICTURES i figured I'd put some up and see what you guys think.
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Sharpie647 08-14-2010 03:33 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
As you can see She is a Plain Jane. Its a real bear doing those K turns and quick stops.

willett 08-14-2010 05:13 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
i really like your rims!

nice truck

West Texas Z 08-14-2010 05:50 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
I love the truck. Thicker tires in the front would make it look perfect.

78 Big10 454 08-15-2010 01:14 AM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
That's a sharp lookin' stepside.

PRattenbury 08-15-2010 09:18 AM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
I like it. Simplicity is a beautiful thing. :metal:

grmrepr 08-15-2010 11:11 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
looks good, what size tires are you running front and back?

Sharpie647 08-17-2010 10:04 AM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
255/70/15 in the rear and 215/60/15 in the front.

82swampthing 08-17-2010 11:51 AM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
I dig the purple with the straight 6 thats a pretty cool.

D13 08-17-2010 11:56 AM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
Know what you mean about turning, big tires and manual steering is a bicep builder. Time for power brakes and steering! Is that an integral head? If so the brackets and pumps are out there. Heck, you could even put a hydroboost brake system on it!

3OTT? Love it! it could drive over and sit next to my rusty 81,' cept the 3/4 ton got power brakes.

355bullet 08-17-2010 02:49 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
sweet ride!

chevymotocross 08-17-2010 03:11 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
Nice truck! Good to see someone from CT on the boards

mcbassin 08-17-2010 04:20 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
Welcome to the board! Great looking truck! One of my favorite body styles for sure!

Sharpie647 08-17-2010 06:20 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
Thanks again for all the positive comments

mooseknuckles 08-17-2010 09:09 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
If that was mine ...I'd bag it and drive it everyday!

Sharpie647 08-17-2010 09:15 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
Your welcome to bag it for me and I'll drive it everyday for you

slugish 08-17-2010 09:19 PM

Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
 
Very nice .LIKE IT !lOOKS good now with a lot of potential


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