78 c10

[losal78chevy]

im starting to build my 78 stepside. so far i have done a 4 6 drop and torn out the inside. soon to post up some pics. right now im just working on the body work. and once i have the fenders and hood. im going to do some welding and then off to add a 2 k primer and block sand and paint. im thinking of going with a hot rod black/ satin black. what are some good paint brands to use for this. i was thinking of using kustom shop paint since i have heard it good and also add the flat clear to the paint.

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[losal78chevy]

here are some pics of the truck

[walkerb]

Nice truck

[MilkyJoe]

very nice, just need to get some chrome rings, or new wheels

[losal78chevy]

thanks but i dont want any chrome the only chrome il have on it is head light bezels and bumpers. tomorrow im getting some 17in torque thrust wheels. then 2 front fenders and a hood. but im looking to see if i can find some used hood and fenders before i go to classic then its off to do the paint

[losal78chevy]

one ? for you guys what would be a good cam to go with cause everyone knows these trucks didnt have balls. i just wanna add some more power. i was thinking of going with a L82 what do u guys think?

[losal78chevy]

just got my 17x7 and 17x8 torque thrust wheels. i think they look really cool. just wanted to go with an old school look. im not a big fan of the big wheels. il be in Pomona this weekend looking for some fenders and a hood. so i can get ready to do the 2k primer and block sanding.

what do u guys think?
oh and whats a good cam set up to beef up this 350?

[Low84]

Oh hell yes!

[ringger14]

Those are my absolute favorite rims on these trucks. Im not a fan of huge rims either. I wish they made those all black! Hit up comp cams cam selection tool on their website. Plug in your info and itll give you some good recommendations.

[Stepper86]

Nice, I like your choise of wheels. That truck will look awsame in satinblack.

[losal78chevy]

thanks guys. on my way to pomona to see if i score some parts. more pics to come along as i get this truck done by may or june.

[losal78chevy]

scored some new mirrors. well il be hitting oc truck and car shop for some parts on tues. **** that going to be a big bill. but well worth it

[Pop's C-10]

XE268 or DE275 would be good for a stock headed 350..with valve spring upgrades..intake & headers..

[74 stepside]

268 comp cam. Truck looks great, cant go wrong with americans. I have them on mine too.

[losal78chevy]

hey guys sorry i havent had time to more pics up on the progress.
well here are some pics of the black primer sealer that im doing. i changed my mind about going with satin black. im going with just plan old gloss black. satin black will get dirty for work and a gloss black will be easy to clean and wash.

[losal78chevy]

hey guys i was thinking of getting a rv cam so i could get better mpg's. my friends dad has and old 60s rv with a 350 with a rv cam and he gets about 11mpg. im getting about the same with a stock 350. i was thinking if i got a rv cam and tuned the carb i could maybe get 15mpg. what do you guys think? im thinking of doing it soon since im almost done with paint and gas in socal is high. i need to get some good mpg.
any ideas

[losal78chevy]

i had to replace my turn signal cam and i noticed that my upper steering column bearing were shot. i found the bbs all out of the bearing. could i get these a oreillys or maybe dealer. the only place i found them was oc car and truck shop but the want like over 50 buck and money is tight on me right know.
thanks

[losal78chevy]

update im about 80% done with the truck. little more color sanding and buffing. and i should be done. what you think for a back yard paint job?

[79Betty]

Sharp as a thumbtack!

[losal78chevy]

thanks

[cool68]

Cool!!