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Big Block · 02-07-2010, 07:23 PM

New to this part of the board. I post on the 69-72 Blazer/Jimmy board. I just traded my 95 Gmc short bed step side for a REAL TRUCK 1978 Chevy Cheyenne 30 1 Ton long bed. 454/4 spd working A/C. 89,000 original miles. First and second owners were father, son. The thrid was family freind. I am the forth. I love it!!!! It has one thing I really don't like. It has a 70's sun roof. Who in their right mind would do that to any truck? Here are some pictures.

nutsforchevys · 02-07-2010, 07:26 PM

Are your wheels on the back 16 or 16.5?

Big Block · 02-07-2010, 07:29 PM

All 4 are 16.5 The front tires are 9.50x31. The rear tires are 33x12.50

Big Block · 02-07-2010, 07:32 PM

more pictures.

nutsforchevys · 02-07-2010, 07:37 PM

Quite a few of us on here are looking for some of those 16.5 x9.75 wheels like yours. Good looking truck.

Slofarmtruck · 02-07-2010, 07:38 PM

Great looking truck! Sounds like you traded up to me. Only thing I would do is ditch the running boards, but thats just me.

TwoFiftyShifter · 02-07-2010, 08:21 PM

Very Nice!

I have the same shift handle.

Big Block · 02-07-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slofarmtruck

Great looking truck! Sounds like you traded up to me. Only thing I would do is ditch the running boards, but thats just me.

Yea, I know, I know, running boards But I have a short wife!!!! My 95 had a 305. It was gutless. The short stepside bed was so small I couldn't haul much. I don't know what I was thinking when I bought it. I know I traded up!!!! I now have a REAL TRUCK.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-07-2010, 09:09 PM

great looking truck! welcome to the best side of the board!

Big Block · 02-07-2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutsforchevys

Quite a few of us on here are looking for some of those 16.5 x9.75 wheels like yours. Good looking truck.

I was looking for tires. Kind of hard to find 16.5 tires. Big $$$$$ bucks to.

Damien · 02-07-2010, 11:03 PM

Sure is pretty.

manimal · 02-07-2010, 11:09 PM

Nice truck. and YES you did trade UP!
-Lance

USSkoval · 02-07-2010, 11:49 PM

Looks great! I think the big-n-little tires bother me more than the running boards though.

smashingchuck · 02-08-2010, 12:12 AM

I absolutely love the story and the truck. The colors are great. Is there any plaid seats under that cover?

*SMiller* · 02-08-2010, 12:22 AM

That is one super clean tough truck! I am liking the big and little wheel\tire set-up, when I was a kid everyone had 3\4 and 1ton trucks like that with the same wheel\tire set-up! A big block 1ton is a cool truck, the color combo is nice as well. Enjoy your new ride! Keep the pictures coming!

toddinak · 02-08-2010, 12:33 AM

Nice truck. I like the two-tone colors. Very nice!!!

**78 Big10 454** · 02-08-2010, 01:40 AM

You latched on to real workhorse. Great find.

thirdstreettito · 02-08-2010, 10:41 AM

Nice truck! Now just take off the mud flaps, running boards, and dumbos. You'll be good to go!

Dooley Dude · 02-08-2010, 10:54 AM

VERY nice truck. Congrats!

CHEESE · 02-08-2010, 12:17 PM

Clean looking ride!! I love the two-tone!!

turbo350 · 02-08-2010, 09:32 PM

Nice truck! I dig the running boards, they look much better on square bodies than most other trucks imo. I wouldn't touch a thing it looks great as is

Big Block · 02-10-2010, 07:31 PM

Thank for the nice comments. I don't have big plans for it. Drive it and use it like the work horse that it is. Repaint the wheels, white. New rear bumper(has a dent). New carpet. Bed mat. Overhead console with built in speakers. (after I remove the 70's sunroof)!!!!! It drives and rides great for a 1 ton. I love it! I had a 1973 3/4 truck back in the early 80's and I forgot how much I use to like that old truck.

JohnC · 02-10-2010, 07:38 PM

That's a nice looking truck man. Nice buy, and welcome to this side of the boards!

Big Block · 02-27-2010, 05:23 PM

Painted the (2) wheels white on the drivers side today. Looks better with white wheels. I'll get the other two wheels later. Too cold to paint today so I'll have to repaint them anyway. Had the rails laying around so I put them on to see what it would look like. I like them. Going to leave them on for now. Looks like an old man's truck. I'm getting to be an old man so I guess it's all right.

RuralRoute C-30 · 02-27-2010, 06:48 PM

Nice truck and nice details. Understand the cold part too!

02-07-2010, 07:23 PM	#1
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton New to this part of the board. I post on the 69-72 Blazer/Jimmy board. I just traded my 95 Gmc short bed step side for a REAL TRUCK 1978 Chevy Cheyenne 30 1 Ton long bed. 454/4 spd working A/C. 89,000 original miles. First and second owners were father, son. The thrid was family freind. I am the forth. I love it!!!! It has one thing I really don't like. It has a 70's sun roof. Who in their right mind would do that to any truck? Here are some pictures. Attached Images Last edited by Big Block; 02-07-2010 at 07:37 PM.

02-07-2010, 07:26 PM	#2
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Are your wheels on the back 16 or 16.5? __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

02-07-2010, 07:29 PM	#3
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton All 4 are 16.5 The front tires are 9.50x31. The rear tires are 33x12.50

02-07-2010, 07:32 PM	#4
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton more pictures. Attached Images

02-07-2010, 07:37 PM	#5
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Quite a few of us on here are looking for some of those 16.5 x9.75 wheels like yours. Good looking truck. __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

02-07-2010, 07:38 PM	#6
Slofarmtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 162	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Great looking truck! Sounds like you traded up to me. Only thing I would do is ditch the running boards, but thats just me.

02-07-2010, 08:21 PM	#7
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Very Nice! I have the same shift handle. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

02-07-2010, 09:09 PM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton great looking truck! welcome to the best side of the board! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-07-2010, 11:03 PM	#11
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Sure is pretty. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

02-07-2010, 11:09 PM	#12
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Nice truck. and YES you did trade UP! -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

02-07-2010, 11:49 PM	#13
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Looks great! I think the big-n-little tires bother me more than the running boards though.

02-08-2010, 12:12 AM	#14
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton I absolutely love the story and the truck. The colors are great. Is there any plaid seats under that cover? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-08-2010, 12:22 AM	#15
SMiller Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tipton IN Posts: 81	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton That is one super clean tough truck! I am liking the big and little wheel\tire set-up, when I was a kid everyone had 3\4 and 1ton trucks like that with the same wheel\tire set-up! A big block 1ton is a cool truck, the color combo is nice as well. Enjoy your new ride! Keep the pictures coming!

02-08-2010, 12:33 AM	#16
toddinak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 11	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Nice truck. I like the two-tone colors. Very nice!!!

02-08-2010, 01:40 AM	#17
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton You latched on to real workhorse. Great find.



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02-08-2010, 10:41 AM	#18
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Nice truck! Now just take off the mud flaps, running boards, and dumbos. You'll be good to go! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-08-2010, 10:54 AM	#19
Dooley Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 53	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton VERY nice truck. Congrats!

02-08-2010, 12:17 PM	#20
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Clean looking ride!! I love the two-tone!!

02-08-2010, 09:32 PM	#21
turbo350 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 316	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Nice truck! I dig the running boards, they look much better on square bodies than most other trucks imo. I wouldn't touch a thing it looks great as is Last edited by turbo350; 02-08-2010 at 09:33 PM.

02-10-2010, 07:31 PM	#22
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Thank for the nice comments. I don't have big plans for it. Drive it and use it like the work horse that it is. Repaint the wheels, white. New rear bumper(has a dent). New carpet. Bed mat. Overhead console with built in speakers. (after I remove the 70's sunroof)!!!!! It drives and rides great for a 1 ton. I love it! I had a 1973 3/4 truck back in the early 80's and I forgot how much I use to like that old truck.

02-10-2010, 07:38 PM	#23
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton That's a nice looking truck man. Nice buy, and welcome to this side of the boards!

02-27-2010, 05:23 PM	#24
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton (New Picture) Painted the (2) wheels white on the drivers side today. Looks better with white wheels. I'll get the other two wheels later. Too cold to paint today so I'll have to repaint them anyway. Had the rails laying around so I put them on to see what it would look like. I like them. Going to leave them on for now. Looks like an old man's truck. I'm getting to be an old man so I guess it's all right. Attached Images

02-27-2010, 06:48 PM	#25
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: 1978 Cheyenne 30 1 Ton Nice truck and nice details. Understand the cold part too! __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

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