December 73-87 Truck of the Month- Winner(s)!!!!

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DirtyLarry-

Here are the details-
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Year : 1978
How long have you owned this truck?: Since 1996

History behind the truck:

When I purchased it in 1996 it had a small block 350, TH350 automatic, full time 203 tranfercase and typical ½ axles. Since then a 14 bolt FF, SM465 manual trans and NP205 transfercase as well as a new 454 HO have been added. TBI fuel injection, gears, lockers, 12,000 winch and topper are on the near future project list.

Chassis -
Suspension: 4” with ORD shackles

Brakes-
Front : Disc
Rear : Drum

Tires-
Front : Super Swamper Q78x16 (35.5 x 16)
Rear : Super Swamper Q78x16 (35.5 x 16)

Wheels-
Front : El Cheapo 16x7
Rear : El Cheapo 16x7

Rear end-
Ratio: 3.73 (YUK!…..4:88’s coming soon)
Dif. Type: 14 bolt full floater (Detroit locker and front limited slip coming soon with gear change)

Body-
Color Scheme: 1999 Pontiac Montana Quasar Blue (Painted in 1999)
Trim: Rhino Lined rockers

Interior-
Color : Gray
Material : Typical GM mouse fur
Steering wheel: 1994 C/K leather wrapped
Instrument Gauges: Stock

Engine-
Cubic Inch: 454 HO
Exhaust type: 2 ½ with faux Flowmasters

Transmission –
Type: SM465 4 speed