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chvtrkman · 08-12-2013, 10:46 AM

Hey guys n gals, I've been mostly into the 67-72 trucks,but have been liking the 73-87 style lately...spotted a 78 longbed a while back and gave it the once over.I plan on calling the owner to arrange a better look.Is there anything in particular to look for on these trucks that would be unique to this body style?
I'm thinking mostly areas that rust out that are easy to miss. The truck has a 305 w/auto trans and so far it looks fairly solid.I couldn't get a good look at the odometer so don't know mileage.

08-12-2013, 10:46 AM	#1
chvtrkman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA. Posts: 178	Looking at a 78 1/2 ton Hey guys n gals, I've been mostly into the 67-72 trucks,but have been liking the 73-87 style lately...spotted a 78 longbed a while back and gave it the once over.I plan on calling the owner to arrange a better look.Is there anything in particular to look for on these trucks that would be unique to this body style? I'm thinking mostly areas that rust out that are easy to miss. The truck has a 305 w/auto trans and so far it looks fairly solid.I couldn't get a good look at the odometer so don't know mileage. __________________ _____________________________________________ 69 C-20 292, 4 spd O/D, 4:56 rears. No a/c p/s p/b p/w......restoration project,"Operation:Stovebolt" 78 C-10 305 TH350 new (old) daily driver 02 Suburban Z71 a.k.a. the family truckster 99 Silverado 1500 Z71



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