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**nlped** · 11-22-2009, 12:32 PM

Another pic. Gotta get the hood on, it's a bit too Rednecky for me

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-22-2009, 12:54 PM

Well, as long as you don't use a piece of plywood for a hood.

joe231 · 11-22-2009, 02:21 PM

I like it!
You should lower it a bit and leave the exterior alone.....

cableguy0 · 11-22-2009, 03:53 PM

get a can of pb blaster and go to town on the hinges. just work them back and forth let it soak and keep going with it till they work smooth. then clean it up and use a stickier longer lasting grease or lube. that hood was ruined in the first place bc some jerk couldnt squirt some lube on the hinges. I would bet money they will work fine with some lube

**nlped** · 11-23-2009, 09:15 AM

The hingles are badly bent because the PO was to lazy to put some lube on the hinges and just kept pullin' and yankin' on the hood instead.

DuckyTLK · 11-23-2009, 12:49 PM

if you decide to sell it and i didnt live so far away i'd totally pick it up off you haha

**nlped** · 11-23-2009, 01:39 PM

I actually did post it in the For Sale area.

**nlped** · 11-24-2009, 06:25 PM

Well, I changed the trans fluid and filter this morning. I drove the truck 60 miles without issue at all. It is tight, charging, and lubricating.

Now someone buy it

**nlped** · 12-05-2009, 05:26 PM

Here are some pics of Blue with the hood on 'im. I even washed him and vacuumed out the inside, and cleaned out the bed. If it was all one color, it would make for a nice lookin' truck.

I have put over 150 miles on it and no issues...

flamingbig10 · 12-05-2009, 09:27 PM

wow the hood really straightened back up

68 TT · 12-06-2009, 11:57 AM

Offer to sell it back to the guy you got it from. I have sold more than one vehicle that way. Many times people regret having sold a vehicle so they jump at the chance to get it back.

**nlped** · 12-28-2009, 11:33 AM

I still have Ole Blue, but haven't really pushed to sell it yet. He runs really good and is great for fetching work materials and such. I may have to jack up the price

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68 TT · 12-28-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Here are some pics of Blue with the hood on 'im. I even washed him and vacuumed out the inside, and cleaned out the bed. If it was all one color, it would make for a nice lookin' truck.

I have put over 150 miles on it and no issues...

You have better oil pressure than I do with only 71k on mine. With the 5.13 gearing my truck has had since it was a year old the bearings in mine have seen probably the equivalent of 200k of wear & tear though.

**nlped** · 12-28-2009, 03:05 PM

I just took Ole Blue to Lowes and loaded it up with 2300 pounds of tile and related materials (not including my 225 pounds self or my fiance and the small related pieces/parts in the cab) and it drove me home with no issues. I may just have to keep this one

Here's a pic of it loaded down.

**nlped** · 01-18-2010, 05:18 PM

Just got the title back, and it says it's a '77 not a '78. 10th digit of the VIN is an 8 though. Does that mean it's a late '77 or an early '78?

chrismoore701 · 01-18-2010, 05:39 PM

I would think about tranny fluid and filter change, low cost and could only help. you never know how old the fluid is

**nlped** · 01-18-2010, 05:43 PM

^^^I did that too, after I got it shifting I replaced the trans filter and fluid shortly after.

**nlped** · 01-23-2010, 07:30 PM

Blue has a new owner!!! Really nice older guy who wants to fix it up and use it as a driver. I told him about this site

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dan76 · 01-23-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Blue has a new owner!!! Really nice older guy who wants to fix it up and use it as a driver. I told him about this site

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And yet another squarebody saved from the wreckers. Nice work.

MR .T · 01-23-2010, 07:49 PM

After seeing this Ive decided, I am 100% going to look for a southern truck. You cant find trucks like that in ontario. I want a truck like that for my wife and any squarebodys in ontario are either rotted beyond repair or very expensive. What does a truck like that sell for where you live?

mine was built in 96 and only driven for 5 years on the road with only 1 winter and there is a hole in the left cab corner. Canadian winters are hard on sheetmetal.

**nlped** · 01-23-2010, 10:30 PM

I sold it for $800.00. The only rust was in the doors

joe231 · 01-23-2010, 10:36 PM

menace121978 · 01-23-2010, 10:44 PM

X2 congrats man!

**nlped** · 01-24-2010, 01:18 AM

Thanks all. The new owner has already called me to let me know that he made the 121 mile drive home without any issues. I should have asked for more money

tim23mn · 01-24-2010, 07:31 AM

Congrats!!! I really wanted to buy this truck. Glad to hear it went to a good home!

11-22-2009, 12:32 PM	#26
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB Another pic. Gotta get the hood on, it's a bit too Rednecky for me Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-22-2009, 12:54 PM	#27
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: "New" '78 LWB Well, as long as you don't use a piece of plywood for a hood. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-22-2009, 02:21 PM	#28
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: "New" '78 LWB I like it! You should lower it a bit and leave the exterior alone..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-22-2009, 03:53 PM	#29
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: "New" '78 LWB get a can of pb blaster and go to town on the hinges. just work them back and forth let it soak and keep going with it till they work smooth. then clean it up and use a stickier longer lasting grease or lube. that hood was ruined in the first place bc some jerk couldnt squirt some lube on the hinges. I would bet money they will work fine with some lube __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-23-2009, 09:15 AM	#30
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB The hingles are badly bent because the PO was to lazy to put some lube on the hinges and just kept pullin' and yankin' on the hood instead. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-23-2009, 12:49 PM	#31
DuckyTLK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: whoremond beach, Florida Posts: 14	Re: "New" '78 LWB if you decide to sell it and i didnt live so far away i'd totally pick it up off you haha

11-23-2009, 01:39 PM	#32
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB I actually did post it in the For Sale area. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-24-2009, 06:25 PM	#33
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB Well, I changed the trans fluid and filter this morning. I drove the truck 60 miles without issue at all. It is tight, charging, and lubricating. Now someone buy it __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-05-2009, 05:26 PM	#34
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB Here are some pics of Blue with the hood on 'im. I even washed him and vacuumed out the inside, and cleaned out the bed. If it was all one color, it would make for a nice lookin' truck. I have put over 150 miles on it and no issues... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-05-2009, 09:27 PM	#35
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: "New" '78 LWB wow the hood really straightened back up __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-06-2009, 11:57 AM	#36
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: "New" '78 LWB Offer to sell it back to the guy you got it from. I have sold more than one vehicle that way. Many times people regret having sold a vehicle so they jump at the chance to get it back. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

12-28-2009, 11:33 AM	#37
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB I still have Ole Blue, but haven't really pushed to sell it yet. He runs really good and is great for fetching work materials and such. I may have to jack up the price . __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-28-2009, 03:05 PM	#39
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB I just took Ole Blue to Lowes and loaded it up with 2300 pounds of tile and related materials (not including my 225 pounds self or my fiance and the small related pieces/parts in the cab) and it drove me home with no issues. I may just have to keep this one Here's a pic of it loaded down. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-18-2010, 05:18 PM	#40
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB Just got the title back, and it says it's a '77 not a '78. 10th digit of the VIN is an 8 though. Does that mean it's a late '77 or an early '78? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-18-2010, 05:39 PM	#41
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,319	Re: "New" '78 LWB I would think about tranny fluid and filter change, low cost and could only help. you never know how old the fluid is



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01-18-2010, 05:43 PM	#42
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB ^^^I did that too, after I got it shifting I replaced the trans filter and fluid shortly after. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-23-2010, 07:30 PM	#43
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB Blue has a new owner!!! Really nice older guy who wants to fix it up and use it as a driver. I told him about this site . __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-23-2010, 07:49 PM	#45
MR .T Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94	Re: "New" '78 LWB After seeing this Ive decided, I am 100% going to look for a southern truck. You cant find trucks like that in ontario. I want a truck like that for my wife and any squarebodys in ontario are either rotted beyond repair or very expensive. What does a truck like that sell for where you live? mine was built in 96 and only driven for 5 years on the road with only 1 winter and there is a hole in the left cab corner. Canadian winters are hard on sheetmetal.

01-23-2010, 10:30 PM	#46
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB I sold it for $800.00. The only rust was in the doors __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-23-2010, 10:36 PM	#47
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: "New" '78 LWB __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-23-2010, 10:44 PM	#48
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: "New" '78 LWB X2 congrats man! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

01-24-2010, 01:18 AM	#49
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: "New" '78 LWB Thanks all. The new owner has already called me to let me know that he made the 121 mile drive home without any issues. I should have asked for more money __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-24-2010, 07:31 AM	#50
tim23mn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lawton, Oklahoma (now Korea til April) Posts: 73	Re: "New" '78 LWB Congrats!!! I really wanted to buy this truck. Glad to hear it went to a good home!

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