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Hey Everyone,
The time has come (finally!) where I can say "restoration completed." There were plenty of times I wanted to say it, but deep down, I knew there were still things to finish. So what does a man say after tearing a truck all the way down to the frame, then rebuilding it bolt by bolt? "I'm tired," that's what he says! What a journey! The Journey Build Thread Sale Thread Here's a video that takes you through the journey, from start to finish: Photos ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Details Drive Train
Brakes
Interior
Body
Electrical The electrical system is all new, courtesy of Painless Wiring. Powered by a red top Optima battery. Suspension
Lessons Learned
Thanks and Credits
Hope you guys enjoyed the build, the photos and the end results.
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Beautiful truck!! honored to say I was a small part of the project!
Great advice too btw...
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Location: Fruitland idaho
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Wow, quite a feat. Something to be extremely proud of
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
this is awesome.
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
nice. impala wheel looks neat in it too.
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Frequent Flyer
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Tulsa, OK
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Very nice truck!
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
An Awesome Truck, an Awesome Accomplishment; thanks for sharing this moment with us all.
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Robert Olson Transport
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
very nice!! we need to get you and Ken together lol you both have similar trucks
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Location: SLC, UT
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Stunning!!
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Cruzzzn' Vet
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Porterville,Ca.
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Beautiful truck
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
One of my favorite square body builds, the best part is that it's completely driveway built...cheers!
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Looking really good!
Quick semi-related question, what is the diameter of the Impala steering wheel? Alex. |
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Hey everyone, thanks for the kind comments.
Oddly enough, I came down sick after posting this, been trying to shake it since. Axle: The steering wheel is a 15" diameter. The original wood steering wheel I used was a 14" diameter and could not get used to it being so small.
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
it is cut down though from what it was in the impala right? seems like there wheel was huge. the one in my 66 gs was.
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Excellent truck, I followed your build thread. Can't believe you are selling Poncho..
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hobbs, New Mexico
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
I've been tossing around the idea of chroming the ash tray door and glove box and it looks like you beat me to it. Are they actually chrome plated? I've been thinking about wrapping mine with the chrome vinyl to see if I'm going to like it or not.
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Awesome! Beautiful looking truck, great attention to detail. Love the custom touches...
& Fantastic summary thread here, thank you for the organization/layout.
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Thanks guys!
I'm pretty sure it is. This is reproduction Impala steering wheel. For me, it "feels" right. Not too small, not too big.
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
i figured so the originals are huge like 17 inches.
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Beautiful truck - I bow before you!
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Yes, really turned out nice. You could eat off that engine.
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
I admire you brother. Beautiful truck
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Gorgeous truck man!! Quick question about the seats and center console, where are thry from?
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Shwing!! Awesome job. Looks like a truck of the month/year to me.
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Re: Finished - 1978 Chevrolet Truck - Frame Off Restoration - Pancho Finale
Just Gorgeous. Did it sell, and how did it go? Shame to let it go after all that work, but you gotta do what ya gotta do. Glad to see you still kickin', and hope all is well for you.
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