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brothers69c-10 · 12-11-2008, 12:39 AM

Update: 12-18-08

Never really been on the message board before, so i thought i'd check it out tonight and post up what my project is. When i turned 14 i was dying to get a truck. Everything i looked at was two expensive or a rust bucket. Then i stumbled across this truck. It's a plain jane 78 k-10. When i first got it, it had next to nothing for rust, but the engine needed freshened up badly. The price was right for $1,000 so with some help i bought it. Now it has been a never ending project for the last five years. I've bought and parted out i think 4 trucks, a blazer, and a suburban just to get parts i neede for it. I replaced the factory wheels with a set of rally's about a year after i got it. Switched to chrome mirros and front bumper. Put a trailer hitch on her. 2 years ago my dad and i replaced one bedside. Then we put a new motor that we built ourselves in it. Replaced the Th350 and 203 transfer case with a rebuilt Th400 and a converted to part time 203 transfer case. This past spring i bought a new cab for it as the iowa winters have taken its toll on the original one in the last five years. Its getting ready to go on this spring. When i do that i'm adding air conditioning, power locks and windows, and carpet.i'm also gonna replace the bed floor with another one i bought. Over the christmas break here i'm replacing the 3.08 gear 1/2 ton axles with a light duty 10 bolt, 8-lug front axle and the rear with a dana 70 hd. Both are 3.73 gears. This spring i will also put a posi in the rear end. Also when ichange out the axles i'm beefing up the springs and adding a 4 inch lift. Unfortunately i can't use my rallys when i do that anymore, so i will have to settle for wagon wheels for the time being which i am painting the same color as the truck. By the way, i swear by thosae BFG All Terrain T/As. Those tires were practically new on the truck five years ago when i bought it, they are just getting down to half tread life and i've put close to 30,000 hard miles on them. Belwo ares some pics of when i firsat got the truck and how it looks now. Also some pics of all the crap i have for it. Feel free to give your input. All is appreciarted.

Mathew

brothers69c-10 · 12-11-2008, 12:43 AM

more pics

brothers69c-10 · 12-11-2008, 12:44 AM

even more pics

brothers69c-10 · 12-11-2008, 12:48 AM

even more pics

By the way referencing "The big Green Beast". It got started by some of my buddies. You see i was the first one of my group of friends to get a vehicle, and as time progressed i had the oldest vehicle. It seems that no matter what we put the old truck through that it never broke or got stuck. It became well known while i was in high school by that name and everybody knew whos truck it was. Now my brother drives it to school every now and then and it still holds the same reputation. So now we just refer to it as "The big Green Beast."

84 400 · 12-11-2008, 02:39 AM

Nice project ! your truck reminds me of my 77 K10 (same color). You have some good plans for It and I am also painting my wagon wheels body color.

Also have you thought about a steeing box brace? this area is Known to fail on our trucks and is something I am planning on doing soon. I hear they are a good investment if you lift and run bigger meats.

Lots of helpful people on here and great info.

Welcome from New Hampshire

brothers69c-10 · 12-12-2008, 12:58 AM

I've heard of alot of people putting the braces on the blazers more so than the trucks. I have seen several blazers where thay have done that. I will keep that in mind though, i never even thought about it. Thanks for the info.

Mathew

asphaltburner · 12-12-2008, 01:27 AM

Yo! I like "The big Green Beast"!! Best of luck!
Mine's FRANKENTRUCK, '78 3/4 ton 4x4 P/U,...light green. Custom "Todd built".
More pics please! Todd.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-12-2008, 02:25 AM

Lookin good Buddy! Atleast yours runs and drives unlike mine! LOL

longhorn70gmc · 12-12-2008, 01:04 PM

I like the green color. It looks good on that body style.

**Corts60** · 12-12-2008, 01:30 PM

I also swear by the BFG A/T's! Excellent tires....

Nice project man! Too bad you have to lose the rally's though...

brothers69c-10 · 12-14-2008, 09:41 PM

I really like the color too. When i do repaint it though, i think i'm going to a little darker green, and a little more metallic. What i really like is the dark green 70 chevelles. I'm thinking that color with the chevelle white stripes on the hood and black interior.
Thanks again to all who have replied.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-15-2008, 02:40 AM

Thats awesome cool looking truck. Its defiantly got some history. Can't wait to see some progress pics of it. Keep up the good work

brothers69c-10 · 12-17-2008, 09:59 PM

Took the old girl hunting this past weekend. The carb started acting up real bad and poured so much gas through the engine that i had to change the oil before i came home. Oh well, guess its time to fix that.

Also started the tear down on my new front axle. Will get pics up tomorrow.

84 400 · 12-18-2008, 01:11 AM

Nothing like a little motivation to get some progress done. Sorry to hear about the carb issue. What front axle are you going with?

brothers69c-10 · 12-18-2008, 12:58 PM

well i really wanted a dana 44hd, which i still hope to use in the future. For now though i'm using a corporate 3/4 ton ten bolt. The price was right and it has the same gear ratio as the rear i am getting. The rear end i'm getting fopr the truck(which i hope to get right after christmas) is a dana 70 hd dually axle.

72BlckButy · 12-18-2008, 03:37 PM

Lookin' good! Great looking project.

brothers69c-10 · 12-18-2008, 10:01 PM

Started working on the front axle today. Got the lockouts pulled out and wire brushed the housing for a while. Waiting to borrow that special socket to get the hubs off. Probably pull the tie rod off tomorrow. Got the carberator pulled off, and a different one put on for now. Going to have somebody who knows what they are doing look at it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-19-2008, 12:20 AM

Good progress.

brothers69c-10 · 09-19-2009, 11:20 PM

Well folks like always plans change. I didn't get anything done this last spring or summer. Now i'm in college and living away from home throught the week and its hard to work on the old girl. I've been aquiring more parts for it, like i now have in my possession the lift kit and i now have a 14 bolt with a limited slip instead of getting the d70hd. Alos i never got the front ten bolt rebuilt which worked out because i just about got my buddy talked into selling me his dana 44hd. Also the nice little small block is coming back out and in its place is going a pretty well beefed up 427 tall deck. Alos today i did mange to go to the local swap meet and found a really nice windshield for it. Which will look really good in the cab i picked up over the summer for the truck if iever get around to fixing it. All in all i think the old truck is ready for transformation or its getting ticked off because i started it for the first time in two weeks today put my foot on the break and the rear brake line burst. So it is decommisioned till i have time to fix it.

12-11-2008, 12:39 AM	#1
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Update: 12-18-08 Never really been on the message board before, so i thought i'd check it out tonight and post up what my project is. When i turned 14 i was dying to get a truck. Everything i looked at was two expensive or a rust bucket. Then i stumbled across this truck. It's a plain jane 78 k-10. When i first got it, it had next to nothing for rust, but the engine needed freshened up badly. The price was right for $1,000 so with some help i bought it. Now it has been a never ending project for the last five years. I've bought and parted out i think 4 trucks, a blazer, and a suburban just to get parts i neede for it. I replaced the factory wheels with a set of rally's about a year after i got it. Switched to chrome mirros and front bumper. Put a trailer hitch on her. 2 years ago my dad and i replaced one bedside. Then we put a new motor that we built ourselves in it. Replaced the Th350 and 203 transfer case with a rebuilt Th400 and a converted to part time 203 transfer case. This past spring i bought a new cab for it as the iowa winters have taken its toll on the original one in the last five years. Its getting ready to go on this spring. When i do that i'm adding air conditioning, power locks and windows, and carpet.i'm also gonna replace the bed floor with another one i bought. Over the christmas break here i'm replacing the 3.08 gear 1/2 ton axles with a light duty 10 bolt, 8-lug front axle and the rear with a dana 70 hd. Both are 3.73 gears. This spring i will also put a posi in the rear end. Also when ichange out the axles i'm beefing up the springs and adding a 4 inch lift. Unfortunately i can't use my rallys when i do that anymore, so i will have to settle for wagon wheels for the time being which i am painting the same color as the truck. By the way, i swear by thosae BFG All Terrain T/As. Those tires were practically new on the truck five years ago when i bought it, they are just getting down to half tread life and i've put close to 30,000 hard miles on them. Belwo ares some pics of when i firsat got the truck and how it looks now. Also some pics of all the crap i have for it. Feel free to give your input. All is appreciarted. Mathew Attached Images __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor" Last edited by brothers69c-10; 12-18-2008 at 10:02 PM.

12-11-2008, 12:43 AM	#2
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) more pics Attached Images __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-11-2008, 12:44 AM	#3
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) even more pics __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-11-2008, 12:48 AM	#4
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) even more pics By the way referencing "The big Green Beast". It got started by some of my buddies. You see i was the first one of my group of friends to get a vehicle, and as time progressed i had the oldest vehicle. It seems that no matter what we put the old truck through that it never broke or got stuck. It became well known while i was in high school by that name and everybody knew whos truck it was. Now my brother drives it to school every now and then and it still holds the same reputation. So now we just refer to it as "The big Green Beast." Attached Images __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-11-2008, 02:39 AM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Nice project ! your truck reminds me of my 77 K10 (same color). You have some good plans for It and I am also painting my wagon wheels body color. Also have you thought about a steeing box brace? this area is Known to fail on our trucks and is something I am planning on doing soon. I hear they are a good investment if you lift and run bigger meats. Lots of helpful people on here and great info. Welcome from New Hampshire __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 12-11-2008 at 02:46 AM.

12-12-2008, 12:58 AM	#6
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) I've heard of alot of people putting the braces on the blazers more so than the trucks. I have seen several blazers where thay have done that. I will keep that in mind though, i never even thought about it. Thanks for the info. Mathew __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-12-2008, 01:27 AM	#7
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Yo! I like "The big Green Beast"!! Best of luck! Mine's FRANKENTRUCK, '78 3/4 ton 4x4 P/U,...light green. Custom "Todd built". More pics please! Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

12-12-2008, 02:25 AM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Lookin good Buddy! Atleast yours runs and drives unlike mine! LOL __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-12-2008, 01:04 PM	#9
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) I like the green color. It looks good on that body style. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

12-12-2008, 01:30 PM	#10
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) I also swear by the BFG A/T's! Excellent tires.... Nice project man! Too bad you have to lose the rally's though... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

12-14-2008, 09:41 PM	#11
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) I really like the color too. When i do repaint it though, i think i'm going to a little darker green, and a little more metallic. What i really like is the dark green 70 chevelles. I'm thinking that color with the chevelle white stripes on the hood and black interior. Thanks again to all who have replied. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-15-2008, 02:40 AM	#12
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Thats awesome cool looking truck. Its defiantly got some history. Can't wait to see some progress pics of it. Keep up the good work __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-17-2008, 09:59 PM	#13
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Took the old girl hunting this past weekend. The carb started acting up real bad and poured so much gas through the engine that i had to change the oil before i came home. Oh well, guess its time to fix that. Also started the tear down on my new front axle. Will get pics up tomorrow. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-18-2008, 01:11 AM	#14
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Nothing like a little motivation to get some progress done. Sorry to hear about the carb issue. What front axle are you going with? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

12-18-2008, 12:58 PM	#15
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) well i really wanted a dana 44hd, which i still hope to use in the future. For now though i'm using a corporate 3/4 ton ten bolt. The price was right and it has the same gear ratio as the rear i am getting. The rear end i'm getting fopr the truck(which i hope to get right after christmas) is a dana 70 hd dually axle. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"



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12-18-2008, 03:37 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Lookin' good! Great looking project. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-18-2008, 10:01 PM	#17
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Started working on the front axle today. Got the lockouts pulled out and wire brushed the housing for a while. Waiting to borrow that special socket to get the hubs off. Probably pull the tie rod off tomorrow. Got the carberator pulled off, and a different one put on for now. Going to have somebody who knows what they are doing look at it. Attached Images __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-19-2008, 12:20 AM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Good progress. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-19-2009, 11:20 PM	#19
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 1978 Chevy K-10 (The big Green Beast) Well folks like always plans change. I didn't get anything done this last spring or summer. Now i'm in college and living away from home throught the week and its hard to work on the old girl. I've been aquiring more parts for it, like i now have in my possession the lift kit and i now have a 14 bolt with a limited slip instead of getting the d70hd. Alos i never got the front ten bolt rebuilt which worked out because i just about got my buddy talked into selling me his dana 44hd. Also the nice little small block is coming back out and in its place is going a pretty well beefed up 427 tall deck. Alos today i did mange to go to the local swap meet and found a really nice windshield for it. Which will look really good in the cab i picked up over the summer for the truck if iever get around to fixing it. All in all i think the old truck is ready for transformation or its getting ticked off because i started it for the first time in two weeks today put my foot on the break and the rear brake line burst. So it is decommisioned till i have time to fix it. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

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