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Sniper X · 08-13-2009, 01:19 PM

I have had four Chevy Trucks, and just got another one, and may pick up another stray today!

Just got a 78 C20, 454 auto in pretty dang good condition mechanically, and cosmetically. It is in great shape body wise since we don't even know what rust looks like here in New Mexico. The motor runs strong and has about 180K total but got a backyard rebuild about 60K ago. It has a huge nice work rack on it that he threw in for free so Ill probably sell that.

The other one I am picking up today possible is a 1974, has a 4 speed and posi rear, and a lightly hopped up recently rebuilt 350 4 bolt main stout motor in it.

Have a question on the 78 though. The PO was lame at DC and when he kicked the plug off the end of the floor dimmer switch, he just rigged the wires back on then when he delivered the truck to me, he had kicked them off again so I don't know which of the three wires goes where on the floor dimmer switch. Do any of you guys have a 78 you can go look at and tell me which of the three prongs on the switch the lt grn, blue and tan wires go?

thanks and looking forward to the site!

Oh, my other Chevs were,

1976 LWB std cab 4sp, 250 six, posi rear.

1984 Blazer, HD Diesel, but swapped in a hot rod 350 LTI, 4x4 auto 700R4, posi in rear lockright in front 8in lift, 35 12.5 super swamper TSL's.

1979 SWB Auto 350, 4x4.

1978 C20, 3/4ton, 454, auto, Camper Special, that is what I have now.

Going to pick up the 1874, 4sp, posi rear 4x2, lwb, lightly modded 350 4 bolt main motor after work, just heard form the guy as I was typing this!

**nlped** · 08-13-2009, 01:30 PM

Where did you find all of those late 1800's trucks

Sniper X · 08-13-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Where did you find all of those late 1800's trucks

Man! I do that all the time!

Sniper X · 08-13-2009, 02:05 PM

Here are some pics of the 1978 C20 with the 454 the night I got it.

oops! that last one is my XR610R supermoto....

79gmcc15 · 08-13-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Where did you find all of those late 1800's trucks

you have to make a left turn at Albuquerque

Great buy! and Hello from Everett Wa.

JohnC · 08-13-2009, 02:16 PM

Welcome aboard!

Sniper X · 08-13-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Welcome aboard!

Thanks, been into the Chevy Trucks for years! Had one Ford, but never had anything but problems with it. Glad to be back in a Chevy or two! Shoot now I have (when I pick up the 1974 tonight) 5 vehicles with 4 wheels, and three with two!

Good thing i live on ten acres! Need the parking space!

Sniper X · 08-13-2009, 03:50 PM

Here's the Blazer before I put on the 8in and SuperSwampers...still looked great!

Wish I still had this one!

**78 Big10 454** · 08-13-2009, 08:55 PM

Sniper: Greetings from L.A. I check the dimmer switch on my '78 and, from top to bottom, the wires are tan, blue, green. Hopes this helps.

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-13-2009, 10:00 PM

Sniper- Welcome to the forum. Their is a New Mexico room make sure to check it out also. You'll love this forum its full of a bunch of good peeps and alot of great info. Ohhhh and good luck on the 1800"s

silvereagle07 · 08-13-2009, 10:21 PM

Welcome to the forum SniperX.

Driveway Dreams · 08-13-2009, 10:54 PM

Welcome aboard to yet another person who knows "it's hip to be square".

08-13-2009, 01:19 PM	#1
Sniper X Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albuquerque New mexico Posts: 169	Hello Everyone! Newby here! I have had four Chevy Trucks, and just got another one, and may pick up another stray today! Just got a 78 C20, 454 auto in pretty dang good condition mechanically, and cosmetically. It is in great shape body wise since we don't even know what rust looks like here in New Mexico. The motor runs strong and has about 180K total but got a backyard rebuild about 60K ago. It has a huge nice work rack on it that he threw in for free so Ill probably sell that. The other one I am picking up today possible is a 1974, has a 4 speed and posi rear, and a lightly hopped up recently rebuilt 350 4 bolt main stout motor in it. Have a question on the 78 though. The PO was lame at DC and when he kicked the plug off the end of the floor dimmer switch, he just rigged the wires back on then when he delivered the truck to me, he had kicked them off again so I don't know which of the three wires goes where on the floor dimmer switch. Do any of you guys have a 78 you can go look at and tell me which of the three prongs on the switch the lt grn, blue and tan wires go? thanks and looking forward to the site! Oh, my other Chevs were, 1976 LWB std cab 4sp, 250 six, posi rear. 1984 Blazer, HD Diesel, but swapped in a hot rod 350 LTI, 4x4 auto 700R4, posi in rear lockright in front 8in lift, 35 12.5 super swamper TSL's. 1979 SWB Auto 350, 4x4. 1978 C20, 3/4ton, 454, auto, Camper Special, that is what I have now. Going to pick up the 1874, 4sp, posi rear 4x2, lwb, lightly modded 350 4 bolt main motor after work, just heard form the guy as I was typing this! Last edited by Sniper X; 08-13-2009 at 01:39 PM.

08-13-2009, 01:30 PM	#2
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Hello Everyone! Newby here! Where did you find all of those late 1800's trucks __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-13-2009, 02:05 PM	#4
Sniper X Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albuquerque New mexico Posts: 169	Re: Hello Everyone! Newby here! Here are some pics of the 1978 C20 with the 454 the night I got it. oops! that last one is my XR610R supermoto.... Last edited by Sniper X; 08-13-2009 at 02:06 PM.

08-13-2009, 02:16 PM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Hello Everyone! Newby here! Welcome aboard!

08-13-2009, 03:50 PM	#8
Sniper X Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albuquerque New mexico Posts: 169	Re: Hello Everyone! Newby here! Here's the Blazer before I put on the 8in and SuperSwampers...still looked great! Wish I still had this one!

08-13-2009, 08:55 PM	#9
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Hello Everyone! Newby here! Sniper: Greetings from L.A. I check the dimmer switch on my '78 and, from top to bottom, the wires are tan, blue, green. Hopes this helps.

08-13-2009, 10:00 PM	#10
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Hello Everyone! Newby here! Sniper- Welcome to the forum. Their is a New Mexico room make sure to check it out also. You'll love this forum its full of a bunch of good peeps and alot of great info. Ohhhh and good luck on the 1800"s __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

08-13-2009, 10:21 PM	#11
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Hello Everyone! Newby here! Welcome to the forum SniperX. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

08-13-2009, 10:54 PM	#12
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Hello Everyone! Newby here! Welcome aboard to yet another person who knows "it's hip to be square". __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

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