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JesseSimon · 07-21-2010, 10:00 PM

Here is my new daily driver. Bought it for $1000 spent about $300 on some routine stuff and a new battery. Truck apparently sat for awhile before being sold to a guy who got it running and sold it to me. Good running truck, some leaks but no mechanical issues. Found a small amount of rust that is within the capabilities of Bondo. And the front passenger fender has rotted and been over bondo'd in the front lower corner. Its gonna need to be replaced, or needs a patch panel.

Needs a windshield and the usual interior help. Seat is in great shape, not a single tear or hole, just faded. Can probably dye it! Decent tires for daily driving. Overall I am thrilled with my purchase.

I started doing some of the basic bondo work today to fill some minor dents. I want to drop the truck, probably 5/8 and I want to freshen up the interior. Get the body work done and then paint it. Wouldn't surprise me if I chose to keep the color combo, I kinda like it. Then I'll pull the motor and trans and reseal it all. Possibly freshen up the motor. Jazz up the exhaust....wish me luck, I'm still a student of this game.

Whatcha think?

68GMCCustom · 07-21-2010, 10:07 PM

'77's....with their golden trim...will always have a special place in my heart. I had a '77 GMC Royal Sierra Heavy Half that just couldn't be stopped.

JesseSimon · 07-21-2010, 10:22 PM

Whats a "Heavy Half"!

CaliDude76 · 07-21-2010, 10:38 PM

Nice!! looks good and wore-in proper!! Very solid truck you got there.... Heavy Half.. is HEAVY duty, HALF ton... if I'm not mistaken..

JesseSimon · 07-21-2010, 10:50 PM

Who has the best prices on all those expensive interior parts?

mcbassin · 07-21-2010, 11:47 PM

Awesome buy! It reminds a lot of my first truck a 1973 chevy long wide. I got to learn how to change just about every part on that truck. many more than once.

As far as the interior parts....hmmm? LMC? Not sure, I need to find a good place too. It's just so dang expensive. I keep thinking we will find a complete cream puff we can transfer the whole interior from. good luck! subscribed.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-22-2010, 08:06 AM

Man that's awesome! It is identical to my first truck. Color, interior, and all! If you ever decide to sell it make sure and let me know!

JesseSimon · 07-22-2010, 08:35 AM

Hey Mr.Chevy this add is a few weeks old I think but check it out, its about 30 minutes from me.

http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/1818015710.html

A '77 just like mine for 1K

RandyP · 07-22-2010, 08:56 AM

Nice solid truck to start with it looks. I'm jealous actually, love 73-78 with the race track moldings. First thing I'd do is get a correct set of rally wheels. Those look like the 88 and up rally wheels, just not the same.

Fan shroud will help out as well, keeps them a lot cooler.

Davidmichael · 07-22-2010, 08:57 AM

nice score. and love the air cleaner on the craigslist truck lol

glock35ipsc · 07-22-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JesseSimon

Who has the best prices on all those expensive interior parts?

Best place to start is with our board sponsors. Great looking truck, looks very solid!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2

Pop's C-10 · 07-22-2010, 12:08 PM

She need alil love here & there, but over all a nice buy

JesseSimon · 07-22-2010, 04:41 PM

Had to go back and look at that craigslist add to see the air cleaner...wow haha

Fan shroud is a priority for me. It needs it around here. The wheels too because i dont think the back spacing is correct, it handles poorly

07-21-2010, 10:00 PM	#1
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	My new '77 LWB Here is my new daily driver. Bought it for $1000 spent about $300 on some routine stuff and a new battery. Truck apparently sat for awhile before being sold to a guy who got it running and sold it to me. Good running truck, some leaks but no mechanical issues. Found a small amount of rust that is within the capabilities of Bondo. And the front passenger fender has rotted and been over bondo'd in the front lower corner. Its gonna need to be replaced, or needs a patch panel. Needs a windshield and the usual interior help. Seat is in great shape, not a single tear or hole, just faded. Can probably dye it! Decent tires for daily driving. Overall I am thrilled with my purchase. I started doing some of the basic bondo work today to fill some minor dents. I want to drop the truck, probably 5/8 and I want to freshen up the interior. Get the body work done and then paint it. Wouldn't surprise me if I chose to keep the color combo, I kinda like it. Then I'll pull the motor and trans and reseal it all. Possibly freshen up the motor. Jazz up the exhaust....wish me luck, I'm still a student of this game. Whatcha think? __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

07-21-2010, 10:07 PM	#2
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: My new '77 LWB '77's....with their golden trim...will always have a special place in my heart. I had a '77 GMC Royal Sierra Heavy Half that just couldn't be stopped. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-21-2010, 10:22 PM	#3
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: My new '77 LWB Whats a "Heavy Half"! __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

07-21-2010, 10:38 PM	#4
CaliDude76 All About the BOWTIE Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 436	Re: My new '77 LWB Nice!! looks good and wore-in proper!! Very solid truck you got there.... Heavy Half.. is HEAVY duty, HALF ton... if I'm not mistaken.. __________________ CaliDude76 "... Being "SQUARE".. is where it's at...." Proverbs 15:30 .... "A Cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones..." Be exceedingly blessed today, my friends!...

07-21-2010, 10:50 PM	#5
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: My new '77 LWB Who has the best prices on all those expensive interior parts? __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

07-21-2010, 11:47 PM	#6
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: My new '77 LWB Awesome buy! It reminds a lot of my first truck a 1973 chevy long wide. I got to learn how to change just about every part on that truck. many more than once. As far as the interior parts....hmmm? LMC? Not sure, I need to find a good place too. It's just so dang expensive. I keep thinking we will find a complete cream puff we can transfer the whole interior from. good luck! subscribed. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-22-2010, 08:06 AM	#7
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: My new '77 LWB Man that's awesome! It is identical to my first truck. Color, interior, and all! If you ever decide to sell it make sure and let me know!

07-22-2010, 08:35 AM	#8
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: My new '77 LWB Hey Mr.Chevy this add is a few weeks old I think but check it out, its about 30 minutes from me. http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/1818015710.html A '77 just like mine for 1K __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

07-22-2010, 08:56 AM	#9
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: My new '77 LWB Nice solid truck to start with it looks. I'm jealous actually, love 73-78 with the race track moldings. First thing I'd do is get a correct set of rally wheels. Those look like the 88 and up rally wheels, just not the same. Fan shroud will help out as well, keeps them a lot cooler. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

07-22-2010, 08:57 AM	#10
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: My new '77 LWB nice score. and love the air cleaner on the craigslist truck lol __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

07-22-2010, 12:08 PM	#12
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: My new '77 LWB She need alil love here & there, but over all a nice buy

07-22-2010, 04:41 PM	#13
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: My new '77 LWB Had to go back and look at that craigslist add to see the air cleaner...wow haha Fan shroud is a priority for me. It needs it around here. The wheels too because i dont think the back spacing is correct, it handles poorly __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)



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