Christmas Pics and some progress notes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cliffsta · 12-25-2005, 10:07 PM

We got my dad a digital camera for christmas so of course all day during the family thing he did nothing but take pictures. Here's five of the truck.

You don't really realize the progress you make on something until you step back and look at the big picture. Compare those pictures to this one from right when I took over driving it.

BTW: Yes, the tint on the vent windows is darker than the regular windows... I failed inspection so I put 50% on the big part... and left the 35% on the vent windows

I found out what my graduation gift is... you guys and gals will love this. Longblock 305, new accessories (P/S, A/C, etc), intake + carb, and a TH350. So for the next six months I'm working on saving up for and ordering the lil' body parts I need (AKA a new bed, basically) so I can drop the new driveline into it in May / June, get it painted during the summer.

I hope everyone and their peoples have a good holidays and that everyone be thankful for what they have. I know I am.

**Palf70Step** · 12-25-2005, 10:43 PM

Truck looks really good. You made some real nice improvements on it. Congrats on your future grad gift. That will get'er done..so to speak.

84 400 · 12-25-2005, 11:21 PM

nice man i have the same rear bumper on my 84 lwb. nice to see a stepper. Is your hood high in the back near the windsheild?? also when you do the paint your doing the bumper right? what color??? Long block 305?? i have never seen one of those! Nice work man good luck!!

cliffsta · 12-26-2005, 02:35 AM

Yeah included in the "miscelaneous body parts" I'm getting chrome regular bumpers. That old utility bumper Southern Chevrolet put on it new sure has seen some stuff, that's for sure. I painted it silver about a year and a half ago.

There's sites on the internet that sell remanufactured motors (I think Greenwood is one) and since that 305 never did me wrong, no point wasting money on something different if I don't need something different. It's just tired. Poor thing *pats*

beaterC10 · 12-26-2005, 09:14 AM

Nice progress pics. I would personally go with a 350, prolly not any more expensive, same gas mileage, drops in place of the 305, and makes the truck a whole lot more fun to drive.

crosby · 12-26-2005, 09:31 AM

I second that!

bigarmzz · 12-26-2005, 10:04 AM

nice truck man, i love a good stepper

**N2TRUX** · 12-26-2005, 12:15 PM

Pics look good. Congrats on your continued progress...

cliffsta · 12-26-2005, 02:27 PM

Well everyone and his/her momma (literrally) has a 350, I'd rather be different, and a longblock 305 is about 1100 then subtract the 200 for my core, so that's 900. Not to mention it would keep the numbers all matching since it did come with the 305. It's kinda like the people doing the turbocharged six. It's different.

AAAAND since my parents are buying it for me as a gift, I'm not gonna complain on what they want to get me.

However, I will price a crate and longblock 350....

12-25-2005, 10:07 PM	#1
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Christmas Pics and some progress notes We got my dad a digital camera for christmas so of course all day during the family thing he did nothing but take pictures. Here's five of the truck. You don't really realize the progress you make on something until you step back and look at the big picture. Compare those pictures to this one from right when I took over driving it. BTW: Yes, the tint on the vent windows is darker than the regular windows... I failed inspection so I put 50% on the big part... and left the 35% on the vent windows I found out what my graduation gift is... you guys and gals will love this. Longblock 305, new accessories (P/S, A/C, etc), intake + carb, and a TH350. So for the next six months I'm working on saving up for and ordering the lil' body parts I need (AKA a new bed, basically) so I can drop the new driveline into it in May / June, get it painted during the summer. I hope everyone and their peoples have a good holidays and that everyone be thankful for what they have. I know I am. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord Last edited by cliffsta; 12-25-2005 at 10:11 PM.

12-25-2005, 10:43 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Christmas Pics and some progress notes Truck looks really good. You made some real nice improvements on it. Congrats on your future grad gift. That will get'er done..so to speak. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-25-2005, 11:21 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Christmas Pics and some progress notes nice man i have the same rear bumper on my 84 lwb. nice to see a stepper. Is your hood high in the back near the windsheild?? also when you do the paint your doing the bumper right? what color??? Long block 305?? i have never seen one of those! Nice work man good luck!! __________________ 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

12-26-2005, 02:35 AM	#4
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Christmas Pics and some progress notes Yeah included in the "miscelaneous body parts" I'm getting chrome regular bumpers. That old utility bumper Southern Chevrolet put on it new sure has seen some stuff, that's for sure. I painted it silver about a year and a half ago. There's sites on the internet that sell remanufactured motors (I think Greenwood is one) and since that 305 never did me wrong, no point wasting money on something different if I don't need something different. It's just tired. Poor thing pats __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

12-26-2005, 09:14 AM	#5
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Christmas Pics and some progress notes Nice progress pics. I would personally go with a 350, prolly not any more expensive, same gas mileage, drops in place of the 305, and makes the truck a whole lot more fun to drive.

12-26-2005, 09:31 AM	#6
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	Re: Christmas Pics and some progress notes I second that! __________________ Crosby 1978 Chevrolet K10 stepside NH

12-26-2005, 10:04 AM	#7
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: Christmas Pics and some progress notes nice truck man, i love a good stepper __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

12-26-2005, 12:15 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Christmas Pics and some progress notes Pics look good. Congrats on your continued progress... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-26-2005, 02:27 PM	#9
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Christmas Pics and some progress notes Well everyone and his/her momma (literrally) has a 350, I'd rather be different, and a longblock 305 is about 1100 then subtract the 200 for my core, so that's 900. Not to mention it would keep the numbers all matching since it did come with the 305. It's kinda like the people doing the turbocharged six. It's different. AAAAND since my parents are buying it for me as a gift, I'm not gonna complain on what they want to get me. However, I will price a crate and longblock 350.... __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord



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