introducing myself... and my truck! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

menace121978 · 02-04-2009, 01:12 PM

hey guys thought i'd introduce myself and "silver". grandfather bought her new and DD her for 10 years sold her to my dad who DD her and finally sold her to me 5 years ago. i was brought home from the hospital when i was born in this truck. means alot to me... started disassembly for a frame off and ls 5.3 transplant last week. this is an awesome forum! enjoy...

last march...

last week...

**78 Big10 454** · 02-04-2009, 01:26 PM

Menace: Welcome to the Board. You've got a beautiful ride!

lvschevytrucks · 02-04-2009, 01:54 PM

to the board...from South Carolina......nice truck, keep us updated on your progress

moneyeater · 02-04-2009, 02:37 PM

Welcome to the board!!!
You´ve got a beautyfull truck !
Keep her clean and drive her thats what she was made for!
And tell us about the 5.3 transplant!
Volker

menace121978 · 02-04-2009, 03:02 PM

thanks guys! pulling the cab off now and motor and trans next. little by little... will update as things progress!

BigDaddyDave · 02-04-2009, 03:11 PM

Welcome to the board from NC!

68c10owner · 02-04-2009, 03:29 PM

Welcome to the forum. Thats a nice truck you have to start with and it`s cool that it`s been in the family since new. I`m not to far from you in Carmichael. If you need a hand let me know. What are you doing with the engine your pulling out?

menace121978 · 02-05-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Welcome to the forum. Thats a nice truck you have to start with and it`s cool that it`s been in the family since new. I`m not to far from you in Carmichael. If you need a hand let me know. What are you doing with the engine your pulling out?

wow what a warm welcome from everyone! thank you!! ill send you a pm. as far as the motor and trans i'm not sure yet. its a 350/350 combo and i still have the reciepts from mike daughtry chevrolet from when my dad had it replaced in '91. its got all new bolt ons... from carb, intake, smog legal shorties. we'll see.

72BlckButy · 02-04-2009, 03:40 PM

Welcome aboard, nice looking truck!

SnS C10 · 02-04-2009, 04:47 PM

hey nice looking truck. Being from california myself, how are you going to deal with the smog issues when you do the engine transplant? i would like to upgrade the tired original 305 in my 84swb but worry about the smog since it does pass as it is.

68c10owner · 02-04-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun23a11en

hey nice looking truck. Being from california myself, how are you going to deal with the smog issues when you do the engine transplant? i would like to upgrade the tired original 305 in my 84swb but worry about the smog since it does pass as it is.

read post #5 in the link below.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=326704

crawdadfox · 02-04-2009, 08:52 PM

Very cool truck, and i love the story behind it! Good luck on your project.

tractor1963 · 02-04-2009, 09:05 PM

Welcome from NC,love the truck,and the story behind it,will be watching this build,whatever you do,keep the slots!!!

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-04-2009, 04:50 PM

Welcome, looks like a good truck to start with.

jchav62 · 02-04-2009, 05:00 PM

Cool truck! Welcome from Santa Fe, NM.

Restrorob · 02-04-2009, 06:55 PM

Welcome from the SunShine State !

Dude, That is one clean lookin truck to start a project with.....

Best of luck and keep the pics a coming.

PhilaTruck · 02-04-2009, 09:53 PM

Awesome 3rd generation truck! Welcome to the board from Philly!

silvereagle07 · 02-04-2009, 10:44 PM

Nice looking truck. Looks you have a plan and it has history which makes it a great project. I like the GTO as well, is it yours?

menace121978 · 02-05-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Nice looking truck. Looks you have a plan and it has history which makes it a great project. I like the GTO as well, is it yours?

thank you! yes the goat is mine...(sort of, for some reason the bank wants to hold the title for about 60 more months)LOL he's my DD! awesome car just sad i had to kick him out of the garage for a while!

**old Rusty C10** · 02-04-2009, 11:10 PM

sweet truck welcome to the board

1984 swb chevy · 02-04-2009, 11:26 PM

Welcome from New Jersey. Nice truck.

menace121978 · 02-05-2009, 12:20 PM

as far as the slots and color they are staying the same. that original burgundy color is beautiful. and i want the truck to look the same as when my grandpa had it. he put the slots on and lowered the rear the 1st week he had it back in the day. everything else is going to be modern day GM underneath!

i have alot of ?'s since this is my 1st build and i'll be asking them! you guys are great, dennis

Pyrotechnic · 02-05-2009, 02:49 PM

Nice truck ! Did you polish the black stripe off the trim ? Looks really good.

menace121978 · 02-05-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Nice truck ! Did you polish the black stripe off the trim ? Looks really good.

thank you... yes i striped the paint off. it was a yellow stripe w/ black underneath. god, that had to be more than 15 years ago! LOL

bigblock73 · 02-06-2009, 12:16 AM

Love the truck, one of my favorites on the board. Good call on keeping the slots, they fit the truck perfect!

Welcome.

02-04-2009, 01:12 PM	#1
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	introducing myself... and my truck! hey guys thought i'd introduce myself and "silver". grandfather bought her new and DD her for 10 years sold her to my dad who DD her and finally sold her to me 5 years ago. i was brought home from the hospital when i was born in this truck. means alot to me... started disassembly for a frame off and ls 5.3 transplant last week. this is an awesome forum! enjoy... last march... last week... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-04-2009, 01:26 PM	#2
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! Menace: Welcome to the Board. You've got a beautiful ride!

02-04-2009, 01:54 PM	#3
lvschevytrucks Unfinished Project Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florence S.C. Posts: 596	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! to the board...from South Carolina......nice truck, keep us updated on your progress

02-04-2009, 02:37 PM	#4
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! Welcome to the board!!! You´ve got a beautyfull truck ! Keep her clean and drive her thats what she was made for! And tell us about the 5.3 transplant! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

02-04-2009, 03:11 PM	#6
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! Welcome to the board from NC! __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

02-04-2009, 03:02 PM	#5
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! thanks guys! pulling the cab off now and motor and trans next. little by little... will update as things progress! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

02-04-2009, 03:29 PM	#7
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! Welcome to the forum. Thats a nice truck you have to start with and it`s cool that it`s been in the family since new. I`m not to far from you in Carmichael. If you need a hand let me know. What are you doing with the engine your pulling out? __________________ Anthony

02-04-2009, 03:40 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! Welcome aboard, nice looking truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-04-2009, 04:47 PM	#10
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! hey nice looking truck. Being from california myself, how are you going to deal with the smog issues when you do the engine transplant? i would like to upgrade the tired original 305 in my 84swb but worry about the smog since it does pass as it is.

02-04-2009, 08:52 PM	#12
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! Very cool truck, and i love the story behind it! Good luck on your project.

02-04-2009, 09:05 PM	#13
tractor1963 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lenoir,NC Posts: 159	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! Welcome from NC,love the truck,and the story behind it,will be watching this build,whatever you do,keep the slots!!! Last edited by tractor1963; 02-04-2009 at 09:05 PM.

02-04-2009, 04:50 PM	#14
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! Welcome, looks like a good truck to start with.

02-04-2009, 05:00 PM	#15
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02-04-2009, 06:55 PM	#16
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02-04-2009, 09:53 PM	#17
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02-04-2009, 10:44 PM	#18
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02-05-2009, 12:20 PM	#22
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: introducing myself... and my truck! as far as the slots and color they are staying the same. that original burgundy color is beautiful. and i want the truck to look the same as when my grandpa had it. he put the slots on and lowered the rear the 1st week he had it back in the day. everything else is going to be modern day GM underneath! i have alot of ?'s since this is my 1st build and i'll be asking them! you guys are great, dennis __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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