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f.monroe · 01-01-2006, 02:22 PM

Here is my 78 Bonanza with original paint, interior ,etc. I hope this works. Frank

f.monroe · 01-01-2006, 02:38 PM

Interior .

f.monroe · 01-01-2006, 02:45 PM

pissonNOS · 01-01-2006, 03:29 PM

nice looking truck what makesit a bonanza? or was it an american thing only?

84stepper2 · 01-01-2006, 03:30 PM

Nice....very nice. Was it always black?

ben@speedbarn · 01-01-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 84stepper2

Nice....very nice. Was it always black?

It says origional paint so probably.

SCOTI · 01-01-2006, 03:37 PM

It's N2TRUXs 77's younger brother

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f.monroe · 01-01-2006, 07:27 PM

Thanks guys for the compliments . Bonanza is the trim level package . Above the Bonanza is the Cheyenne and then the Silverado . N2TRUX's is a Cheyenne and I wish this was one . I actually like the Cheyenne better than the Silverado because of the lack of door pull straps ant the tailgate trim but I would have taken either . Also , yes it was always black and that is the original paint and interior . It was a hubcap truck and the P/O added the Rallys . The truck has 36,300 miles now and was always garage kept . The door panels , seat belts , dash ,etc are original and not redyed . I was amazed by the interior . It does have a few chips and a couple door dings that do not show up in the pics but the paint is very nice for it being original . All weather strips and seals are nice and appear original . The windshield has no cracks at all and has what appears to be the original inspection sticker dated May , 23 ,1978 . I will post a few more pics of the truck . Frank

f.monroe · 01-01-2006, 07:46 PM

A couple more . Frank

**N2TRUX** · 01-01-2006, 07:59 PM

Daaaang Frank that is nice. Your pics look much better than the previous pics. That is in amazing condition.

It looks like you have tilt and a/c so you have some nice options. Anything else you might want can be added.

What you going to do besides enjoy it?

f.monroe · 01-01-2006, 08:17 PM

N2 ,
I do not plan to change it much ,if any . I am going to add power brakes since it has manual brakes . Thats kind of weird but it stops fine . I may detail the engine compartment since it is a little weathered . It looks better in the pics than in person because that is the nature of pictures . It has factory paint which everyone knows isnt show quality but I plan on leaving it since it is only original once . The interior is real nice . I bought it and told my wife I would attempt to make a profit on it . That is how I was able to get her to let me spend the money and the shipping costs , etc . I will probably run it on ebay again in late Jan but will price it out of reach . It will only cost about $45 and I wont be asked about it again . After that it will be just a nice stable mate for my 77 Bonanza that is optioned the same way except it has Power brakes . One of these days the 77 will be a nice truck . Frank

N2TRUX, Ilike the new avatar .

**N2TRUX** · 01-01-2006, 08:25 PM

Good answer Frank. I could lie to you and tell that's exactly what I would do, but we know better. I do think gathering pieces to upgrade the brakes is a good idea. You can never have enough brakes.

Thanks for the avatar compliment...

f.monroe · 01-01-2006, 09:58 PM

N2trux , can we get a larger shot of that avatar or is it already on the forum somewhere ? Staring at that little picture trying to pick out the details is giving me a headache . Frank

DBLSPRT68 · 01-01-2006, 09:54 PM

WOW Frank, that looks fantastic! I too, would only add the factory power brakes and keep the rest original. You've got a really nice list of rides

. Later, David

f.monroe · 01-01-2006, 10:07 PM

David , Thanks for the compliment . Were you able to acquire the RS/SS from your uncle(?) that you showed me the pictures of . I dont remember when it was that I met you in Dallas with the tires ,but I do remember the pictures . Your truck is coming along really nice since I remember that the pics you had then showed it with the cab off . I read in one of your post the other day that you like to do thing nice the first time . It shows in the pictures I have been seeing of your truck lately . Frank

DBLSPRT68 · 01-01-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

David , Thanks for the compliment . Were you able to acquire the RS/SS from your uncle(?) that you showed me the pictures of . I dont remember when it was that I met you in Dallas with the tires ,but I do remember the pictures . Your truck is coming along really nice since I remember that the pics you had then showed it with the cab off . I read in one of your post the other day that you like to do thing nice the first time . It shows in the pictures I have been seeing of your truck lately . Frank

Thanks Frank, I haven't got my old Camaro back yet. My uncle bought it new, I got it in 1990 and I sold it to a Camaro lover friend of mine in 2001. He will not sell to anyone but me, without my consent. I really don't have a place to put it or the money right now, but I will get it back. I did buy a 1977 Pontiac Can Am recently, and will be my daily driver after a new engine

. Still haven't done to much to my truck, it's driveable now, but will have to put on all those new parts ($$$$) I've bought for it. You've got a nice collection of autos going

. Good luck, David

79BIG10 · 01-01-2006, 11:37 PM

Nice truck Frank. Great to see another Bonanza still on the road. I wish mine looked half as good as that.

84 400 · 01-02-2006, 12:03 AM

nice truck man !!! I bought my 84 which is my avatar earlier this year well i mean last year now that it is 2006. I bought mine from Kileen Tx in September and ddrove it home. Just wondering how much that nice truck cost you? any way keep it stock that is a nice original wxcept for the upgraded wheels but know one has to know that ha ha ha

bigarmzz · 01-02-2006, 12:10 AM

you mentioned putting it on ebay "again"

what price did it bring the first time?...(just curious)

absolutely awesome interior...nice, really nice truck!

f.monroe · 01-02-2006, 12:59 AM

bigarmzz,
I bought it off of Ebay . I think he could have done much better with better pictures and the removal of the running boards it had . I removed them . The tires are now white lettered which adds a little detail to a stock truck . Here is the link to the auction .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT

I had him send me more pics and thought I was getting a good deal . I was very happy when we backed it off the transport . Frank

Jonboy · 01-02-2006, 10:22 AM

That is really sharp, Frank. If the power brakes off a 90 Sub will work, come down to Austin and pick it up. I have alot of door trim for you sitting in my garage, too.

ItsNotABlazer · 01-02-2006, 10:34 AM

Definitely one of the cleanest non restored trucks I have seen in a while. Seems like a great price for such a rare find too. Better than buying a truck and having to start redoing everything immediately lol.

Brad

Izzy · 01-02-2006, 11:05 AM

Damn that's nice.

boxrodz · 01-04-2006, 01:09 AM

f.m -
Boy, that is clean from the outside to the inside.
Ditto on what the others said.
Nice doghouse, er... I mean, truck.

bojoe · 01-04-2006, 12:51 PM

That thing is no doubt sweet. Good idea removing the running boards , that made it look a whole lot better.

01-01-2006, 02:22 PM	#1
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Test picture of my 78 Bonanza Here is my 78 Bonanza with original paint, interior ,etc. I hope this works. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-01-2006, 02:38 PM	#2
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza Interior . __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-01-2006, 02:45 PM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-01-2006, 03:29 PM	#4
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza nice looking truck what makesit a bonanza? or was it an american thing only? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

01-01-2006, 03:30 PM	#5
84stepper2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 52	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza Nice....very nice. Was it always black? __________________ 84 stepside with all the goodies

01-01-2006, 03:37 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,942	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza It's N2TRUXs 77's younger brother . __________________ 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.*

01-01-2006, 07:27 PM	#8
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza Thanks guys for the compliments . Bonanza is the trim level package . Above the Bonanza is the Cheyenne and then the Silverado . N2TRUX's is a Cheyenne and I wish this was one . I actually like the Cheyenne better than the Silverado because of the lack of door pull straps ant the tailgate trim but I would have taken either . Also , yes it was always black and that is the original paint and interior . It was a hubcap truck and the P/O added the Rallys . The truck has 36,300 miles now and was always garage kept . The door panels , seat belts , dash ,etc are original and not redyed . I was amazed by the interior . It does have a few chips and a couple door dings that do not show up in the pics but the paint is very nice for it being original . All weather strips and seals are nice and appear original . The windshield has no cracks at all and has what appears to be the original inspection sticker dated May , 23 ,1978 . I will post a few more pics of the truck . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-01-2006, 07:46 PM	#9
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza A couple more . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-01-2006, 07:59 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza Daaaang Frank that is nice. Your pics look much better than the previous pics. That is in amazing condition. It looks like you have tilt and a/c so you have some nice options. Anything else you might want can be added. What you going to do besides enjoy it? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-01-2006, 08:17 PM	#11
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza N2 , I do not plan to change it much ,if any . I am going to add power brakes since it has manual brakes . Thats kind of weird but it stops fine . I may detail the engine compartment since it is a little weathered . It looks better in the pics than in person because that is the nature of pictures . It has factory paint which everyone knows isnt show quality but I plan on leaving it since it is only original once . The interior is real nice . I bought it and told my wife I would attempt to make a profit on it . That is how I was able to get her to let me spend the money and the shipping costs , etc . I will probably run it on ebay again in late Jan but will price it out of reach . It will only cost about $45 and I wont be asked about it again . After that it will be just a nice stable mate for my 77 Bonanza that is optioned the same way except it has Power brakes . One of these days the 77 will be a nice truck . Frank N2TRUX, Ilike the new avatar . __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 01-01-2006 at 08:18 PM.

01-01-2006, 08:25 PM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza Good answer Frank. I could lie to you and tell that's exactly what I would do, but we know better. I do think gathering pieces to upgrade the brakes is a good idea. You can never have enough brakes. Thanks for the avatar compliment... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-01-2006, 09:58 PM	#13
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza N2trux , can we get a larger shot of that avatar or is it already on the forum somewhere ? Staring at that little picture trying to pick out the details is giving me a headache . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-01-2006, 09:54 PM	#14
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza WOW Frank, that looks fantastic! I too, would only add the factory power brakes and keep the rest original. You've got a really nice list of rides . Later, David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

01-01-2006, 10:07 PM	#15
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza David , Thanks for the compliment . Were you able to acquire the RS/SS from your uncle(?) that you showed me the pictures of . I dont remember when it was that I met you in Dallas with the tires ,but I do remember the pictures . Your truck is coming along really nice since I remember that the pics you had then showed it with the cab off . I read in one of your post the other day that you like to do thing nice the first time . It shows in the pictures I have been seeing of your truck lately . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-01-2006, 11:37 PM	#17
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza Nice truck Frank. Great to see another Bonanza still on the road. I wish mine looked half as good as that. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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01-02-2006, 12:03 AM	#18
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza nice truck man !!! I bought my 84 which is my avatar earlier this year well i mean last year now that it is 2006. I bought mine from Kileen Tx in September and ddrove it home. Just wondering how much that nice truck cost you? any way keep it stock that is a nice original wxcept for the upgraded wheels but know one has to know that ha ha ha __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-02-2006, 12:10 AM	#19
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza you mentioned putting it on ebay "again" what price did it bring the first time?...(just curious) absolutely awesome interior...nice, really nice truck! __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

01-02-2006, 12:59 AM	#20
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza bigarmzz, I bought it off of Ebay . I think he could have done much better with better pictures and the removal of the running boards it had . I removed them . The tires are now white lettered which adds a little detail to a stock truck . Here is the link to the auction . http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT I had him send me more pics and thought I was getting a good deal . I was very happy when we backed it off the transport . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-02-2006, 10:22 AM	#21
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza That is really sharp, Frank. If the power brakes off a 90 Sub will work, come down to Austin and pick it up. I have alot of door trim for you sitting in my garage, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-02-2006, 10:34 AM	#22
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza Definitely one of the cleanest non restored trucks I have seen in a while. Seems like a great price for such a rare find too. Better than buying a truck and having to start redoing everything immediately lol. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

01-02-2006, 11:05 AM	#23
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza Damn that's nice.

01-04-2006, 01:09 AM	#24
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza f.m - Boy, that is clean from the outside to the inside. Ditto on what the others said. Nice doghouse, er... I mean, truck. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... Last edited by boxrodz; 01-04-2006 at 01:10 AM.

01-04-2006, 12:51 PM	#25
bojoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Benton, IL Posts: 95	Re: Test picture of my 78 Bonanza That thing is no doubt sweet. Good idea removing the running boards , that made it look a whole lot better. __________________ 1985 GMC 1/2 ton 305/700R4 1975 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 350/350 1971 Chevrolet C-60 427/5+2 1981 Cadillac Deville 6.0/368cid 2003 Chevrolet Suburban(wife's ride) 2007 Peterbilt 379/How I make money More old John Deere tractors than I know what to do with.

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