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71shortwide · 11-04-2008, 10:20 PM

I have a chance to pick up a 79 swb with a inline 6 and 3speed. He says its all there but this will be my first 73-87 pickup. I was wondering if i could get some info about the trucks in general.He said he would throw in a 6inch drop for the front from chisholm suspension but i have never heard of them. Iam wondering if its a good deal and i what i am looking forward too

. Any info would be great thanks!

Justin

**old Rusty C10** · 11-04-2008, 10:35 PM

six cyl 3 speed is the base model.. but the chevy six is a great motor... i dont know anything about lowering parts .

71shortwide · 11-04-2008, 10:46 PM

How hard is it to find parts for this year model? i happen to have a cab and front clip at my dads but i dunno about the bed or what not. I want to bag this and kinda be my starter project and keep my 71 on a static drop. I love n2trux look and actually the reason i have got in to this year model. For a 100 buck i cant complain too much

he said it ran when he parked it.

Justin

71shortwide · 11-05-2008, 12:21 AM

what axle was common in this trucks 10 bolts?

72 CustomCamper · 11-05-2008, 01:40 AM

This site might help answer some of your questions. Just click on 1979 then pickups.

http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?year.shtml

Chuck

rigon4 · 11-05-2008, 06:05 AM

Most likely you will have a 12 bolt i think the change over year to the 10 bolt is 82

**N2TRUX** · 11-05-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 71shortwide

... I love n2trux look and actually the reason i have got in to this year model....

Thanks, glad to hear I inspired someone.

Richard D · 11-05-2008, 10:31 AM

Chisholm has been around a long time. Did you get spindles and springs, or lowered control arms?

71shortwide · 11-05-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard D

Chisholm has been around a long time. Did you get spindles and springs, or lowered control arms?

Just the lowers and springs, i asked about the spindles but he said its a 6 inch drop with just them two.

Nice thats what i wanted to hear on the 12 bolt, i have posi unit and 2 sets of gears for it. I plain on dropping a v8 in it within 48 hours haha, i found a corvette lt1 out of a 93 for 50$. He said it had a mild knock but i would imagine it sound's like my little nephew with a hammer

Chuck, Thanks! actually that came in handy for my 71 and the 79. I need to find the link to send off for the info from gm.

N2TRUX, you inspired me to spend more money! No i really like your truck and theres a few others. i looked to see what you did suspension wise but never really found any thing, but from the looks of it bags up front and flip and spring pack in the back?

Thanks guys justin

boatpuller · 11-05-2008, 11:55 AM

79 is my favorite......most of the one's iv'e known have all been 12 bolts.the only real differnce between 79's and the years around them is cosmetic.the grille and the big indentifier of a 79 is the light surround(see pic) has the turn signal wrapped in with it.good luck with it.

71shortwide · 11-05-2008, 12:13 PM

Boatpuller , I really like your truck too! How low is that ? 17inch wheels? Thanks!

Justin

boatpuller · 11-05-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 71shortwide

Boatpuller , I really like your truck too! How low is that ? 17inch wheels? Thanks!

Justin

justin,it's a low 4,6 belltech drop.17 inch wheels.225/55/17 fronts,rears are 275/55/17.need any help let me know.

11-04-2008, 10:20 PM	#1
71shortwide Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 74	Some questions about 79 chevy trucks I have a chance to pick up a 79 swb with a inline 6 and 3speed. He says its all there but this will be my first 73-87 pickup. I was wondering if i could get some info about the trucks in general.He said he would throw in a 6inch drop for the front from chisholm suspension but i have never heard of them. Iam wondering if its a good deal and i what i am looking forward too. Any info would be great thanks! Justin

11-04-2008, 10:35 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Some questions about 79 chevy trucks six cyl 3 speed is the base model.. but the chevy six is a great motor... i dont know anything about lowering parts . __________________ 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!!

11-04-2008, 10:46 PM	#3
71shortwide Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 74	Re: Some questions about 79 chevy trucks How hard is it to find parts for this year model? i happen to have a cab and front clip at my dads but i dunno about the bed or what not. I want to bag this and kinda be my starter project and keep my 71 on a static drop. I love n2trux look and actually the reason i have got in to this year model. For a 100 buck i cant complain too much he said it ran when he parked it. Justin

11-05-2008, 12:21 AM	#4
71shortwide Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 74	Re: Some questions about 79 chevy trucks what axle was common in this trucks 10 bolts?

11-05-2008, 01:40 AM	#5
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Some questions about 79 chevy trucks This site might help answer some of your questions. Just click on 1979 then pickups. http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?year.shtml Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-05-2008, 06:05 AM	#6
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: Some questions about 79 chevy trucks Most likely you will have a 12 bolt i think the change over year to the 10 bolt is 82 __________________ 1981 K-5 Blazer 2wd 1985 C-10 Short step 1988 C-10 Suburban

11-05-2008, 10:31 AM	#8
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Some questions about 79 chevy trucks Chisholm has been around a long time. Did you get spindles and springs, or lowered control arms?

11-05-2008, 11:55 AM	#10
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Some questions about 79 chevy trucks 79 is my favorite......most of the one's iv'e known have all been 12 bolts.the only real differnce between 79's and the years around them is cosmetic.the grille and the big indentifier of a 79 is the light surround(see pic) has the turn signal wrapped in with it.good luck with it. Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 11-05-2008 at 12:01 PM.

11-05-2008, 12:13 PM	#11
71shortwide Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 74	Re: Some questions about 79 chevy trucks Boatpuller , I really like your truck too! How low is that ? 17inch wheels? Thanks! Justin



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