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ACS081783 · 10-08-2006, 04:59 PM

Hey all. Name's Aaron. Live in Texarkana, TX, soon to be Atlanta, TX hopefully. Have a '78 Custom Deluxe C10 with a 250 I6 and a turbo 350 behind it (replaced the original manual from what I understand). Bought it from Texarkana Community College recently. Had an unattractive and HEAVY utility bed on it but I did away with that. Going to build a wooden flatbed out of some solid core doors from the college. Maybe

but it'll look slick when I'm done. Going to find a 250 core and do a ground up rebuild with as much performance parts as I can and figure out some fuel injection scheme (any ideas?) for even better gas mileage and power on top of replacing the turbo 350 with a 700R for that 4th overdrive gear. I will also be putting some air suspension in like CoolRide and AIRoverLeaf for a smoother ride and more controllable towing and hauling. Other than that I guess it's just body work and paint and maybe a stereo system. Oh, and that raggedy ass cracked-up dash. They didn't care too much about that truck's looks I guess, but I couldn't beat $200 for a '78 Chev with only 71K on the original engine, which was taken care of well. Any suggestions or comments on the above stuff would be appreciated.

jsbgump · 10-08-2006, 05:41 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

krue · 10-08-2006, 06:25 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

**BOSS** · 10-08-2006, 07:19 PM

Welcome to the board and thanx for joining up

**Canadian694x4** · 10-08-2006, 09:30 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

71SWBChevy · 10-08-2006, 10:02 PM

to the board from KY!

86swb · 10-09-2006, 01:07 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Glade to have you.

chevy_fatman · 10-09-2006, 07:56 PM

to the forum from PA!

shaneschevys · 10-10-2006, 02:47 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

**Ron 586** · 11-05-2006, 09:39 PM

Welcome from West Tennessee.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-14-2006, 06:43 PM

From West TN

6772fan · 11-14-2006, 10:01 PM

Another welcome from a fellow Texan!

TruckinDaddy · 11-14-2006, 10:48 PM

Welcome.

I just drove through Texarkana and Atlanta last night on my way home from Alabama.

CAL 58 GMC · 11-15-2006, 04:30 AM

Welcome to the board!

10-08-2006, 04:59 PM	#1
ACS081783 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texarkana Posts: 5	New from Texarkana, TX Hey all. Name's Aaron. Live in Texarkana, TX, soon to be Atlanta, TX hopefully. Have a '78 Custom Deluxe C10 with a 250 I6 and a turbo 350 behind it (replaced the original manual from what I understand). Bought it from Texarkana Community College recently. Had an unattractive and HEAVY utility bed on it but I did away with that. Going to build a wooden flatbed out of some solid core doors from the college. Maybe but it'll look slick when I'm done. Going to find a 250 core and do a ground up rebuild with as much performance parts as I can and figure out some fuel injection scheme (any ideas?) for even better gas mileage and power on top of replacing the turbo 350 with a 700R for that 4th overdrive gear. I will also be putting some air suspension in like CoolRide and AIRoverLeaf for a smoother ride and more controllable towing and hauling. Other than that I guess it's just body work and paint and maybe a stereo system. Oh, and that raggedy ass cracked-up dash. They didn't care too much about that truck's looks I guess, but I couldn't beat $200 for a '78 Chev with only 71K on the original engine, which was taken care of well. Any suggestions or comments on the above stuff would be appreciated.

10-08-2006, 05:41 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New from Texarkana, TX Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-08-2006, 06:25 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New from Texarkana, TX Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-08-2006, 07:19 PM	#4
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Re: New from Texarkana, TX Welcome to the board and thanx for joining up __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-08-2006, 09:30 PM	#5
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: New from Texarkana, TX Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-08-2006, 10:02 PM	#6
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: New from Texarkana, TX to the board from KY! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

10-09-2006, 01:07 PM	#7
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New from Texarkana, TX Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Glade to have you. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-09-2006, 07:56 PM	#8
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: New from Texarkana, TX to the forum from PA! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

10-10-2006, 02:47 PM	#9
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New from Texarkana, TX Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-05-2006, 09:39 PM	#10
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: New from Texarkana, TX Welcome from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

11-14-2006, 06:43 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: New from Texarkana, TX From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-14-2006, 10:01 PM	#12
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: New from Texarkana, TX Another welcome from a fellow Texan! __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

11-14-2006, 10:48 PM	#13
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: New from Texarkana, TX Welcome. I just drove through Texarkana and Atlanta last night on my way home from Alabama. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

11-15-2006, 04:30 AM	#14
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New from Texarkana, TX Welcome to the board! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

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