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78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Hi finally decided to fully restore my 78. A little history on this truck, it was bought by by Brother in 1978 and passed on to his daughter in the early 90's.
At some point it was restored by her and her husband. I bought the truck from them in 2014 and brought it back to Wis. The 400 now a 406 ant the tb400 were rebuilt 2 yrs ago. My plans are to get it down to the frame and build it back up. I decided to post it here as I plan on using lots of help from the sponsors and members on this forum. The truck is at a young guys place this is just starting out doing truck restorations. We are just at the tear down stage. Cab and box going to be sand blasted next week. ![]() Last edited by parrisc; 03-07-2021 at 01:45 PM. |
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Neat truck. Why the sandblasting? Trying to get ahead of potential rust issues or not happy with current body work conditions? Going back to brown?
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
nice truck to build...I wish I had those buckets/console in mine
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
I would like a chance to buy the seats/console when available. Same color as my '78 GMC interior. I can message you if you would like. Thanks, Casey
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'68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396 |
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Cab is off and just a few thing to take off yet, then in for media blasting. |
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Lots to remove inside the cab. |
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Started to sand the doors. |
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Update on 3/30/2021
few patches in the floor needed. removed all brake lines and fuel lines. Next week hope to remove the engine, trans/Transfer Case and axles |
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
coming along nicely
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'68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396 |
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Finally got back to my truck after some major health issues with my self and my wife. tough getting old. I decided that I had to farm out most of the work to get it done in a timely matter. The seat I did myself.
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
everything stripped off the frame and painted.
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Cab farmed out, e-coated, and painted all back on the frame
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Exhaust painted with XTC high temp paint, all ready to go back on
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Front fenders painted and back on.
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Wiring harness all reworked and tested. All new Braided Looms used.
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Box is almost done.
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
inside of box is painted.
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Cab back on and inside painted.
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Cab and bed back on and paint completed.
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Getting close to firing it up.
Last edited by parrisc; 08-04-2023 at 12:28 PM. |
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400
Beautiful truck and my favorite color. I'm building the same in a 1973 GMC Sierra but will be with white inserts. I'm about 3 months behind you though. Looking awesome. Mark
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