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75stepside · 07-24-2005, 10:14 AM

Well guys, its been a long 4 years... i've been working my a$$ off to get the truck done for a show that i'm going to today. The truck is mostly complete, with the exception of a few nik naks, and the AC compressor, condensor, lines, etc... but, that will get done with time. For now, I can drive it!

and enjoy it till winter comes rolling around.

I just want to thank everyone here... everyone that replied to my threads, steered me in the right direction, emailed me, and/or talked some sense into me. If it wasn't for this site and the great guys on it, this truck would not be done right now, nor would be as good. I sincerely appreciate everything.

and now, the pics!!!

bigblock73 · 07-24-2005, 10:53 AM

Looks awesome man, simply awesome. Hope I played a small role in helping out, and I hope I can count on you when I get deeper into the wiring of my truck!

Good luck at the show, and let us know how you do.

TRUCKGUY · 07-24-2005, 11:46 AM

hey man awsome truck congradulations...

DBLSPRT68 · 07-24-2005, 01:00 PM

Very nice! Very nice!! I love that color too

jesse977 · 07-24-2005, 04:05 PM

WOW!! really nice, good work.

mingoman · 07-24-2005, 05:20 PM

I've got a slow dialup connection but the pictures are worth the wait! That is one heck of a fine job. Go have fun now.

86swb · 07-24-2005, 05:20 PM

Looks nice.

Ric83 · 07-24-2005, 05:27 PM

Wow!! Very sweet looking ride indeed!!

SSC's76 · 07-24-2005, 06:44 PM

The truck looks freaking awsome! Only thing I dont care for are the stacks but the rest of the truck

78chevstepside · 07-24-2005, 07:57 PM

very nice. like the bow tie caps on the back. Where did you get those? dont see many roll pans on step sides . lowering would make it really stand out. I would lose the chains.

**Palf70Step** · 07-24-2005, 08:26 PM

Beautiful job!!!

hobbz · 07-24-2005, 08:46 PM

i love the stacks, the color, and engine bay, the bed, the everything about that truck...

wanna trade, i do... j/k

very nice truck

75stepside · 07-24-2005, 09:03 PM

thanks everyone!

the show i went to was more less a cruise in... last year it was a show w/ awards, trophies, etc... not this year... D'oh....

got to looking through my records, i bought the truck on July 28, 2001, and here i was today showing it for the first time... July 24, 2005... crazy, eh.

Ah, the stacks... most people either love 'em or hate 'em... it was a huge thing for me to build the truck that way... i love 'em... w/ the flowmasters, they sound awesome; i'm working on an audio clip for the website!

cliffsta · 07-25-2005, 12:45 AM

what size wheels are those? they don't look overly ghetto huge and yet they (and the tires) fill the fender very nicely. some beefy rubber.

boxrodz · 07-25-2005, 01:54 AM

Everything from the paint, benchseat and under the hood turned out real nice. Good job.

But what, no pics showing off those LEDs being lite up?

Aisde from finishing up a few things, do you plan on changing anything on the truck now that's done?

*1FaastC10* · 07-25-2005, 02:11 AM

lookin damned good. any pics of the bracket for the shifter linkage on the frame? it was originally part of "1FaastC10".

that poor truck is scattered all over the country now. the cab and SWB frame are being used to build a street stock race truck, plus all the other odds and ends that i have sold/traded all over the country. oh well, if i couldnt enjoy it any more, might as well let you guys enjoy the pieces.

75stepside · 07-25-2005, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78chevstepside

like the bow tie caps on the back. Where did you get those?

www.mar-k.com of course!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffsta

what size wheels are those? they don't look overly ghetto huge and yet they (and the tires) fill the fender very nicely. some beefy rubber.

rears are 295/50/15's and fronts are 235/60/15's... 15x10's in the rear, 15x8's in front.

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxrodz

But what, no pics showing off those LEDs being lite up?

...do you plan on changing anything on the truck now that's done?

ya, i'll work on those pics... i'd like to see how they look going down the road... but, i'm not letting anyone drive it! lol! i'm really pleased with how things turned out... i have to change the stack guard clamps to stainless steel... touchup the frame in a couple of places... nothing too crazy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

any pics of the bracket for the shifter linkage on the frame? it was originally part of "1FaastC10".

none yet... lol!

like i said before, if it wasn't for this board, this truck would not be where it is today...

*gn4u2c* · 07-25-2005, 09:12 AM

shiney I like it

79Silv4x4 · 07-25-2005, 10:28 AM

What color is that?

CHEVYE · 07-25-2005, 11:09 AM

looks like the newer 99 or so chevy blue. your truck reminds me of a truck my uncle had with stacks on it. i was just a kid in the early 80's and we rode all over town in it, i think the stacks are cool. good job on the resto, that's a beautiful truck.

75stepside · 07-25-2005, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEVYE

looks like the newer 99 or so chevy blue.

Right on! 2003 GM Indigo Blue Metallic

thks for the complements! i'm having a pinstriper come in and stripe it sometime... trying to decide on what to pinstripe and what color(s) to use... i want to use silver... but was trying to think of a second color to use?!?!?

**Captkaos** · 07-25-2005, 02:23 PM

Looks AWESOME!! Congrats!

PRUNEDA · 07-25-2005, 03:29 PM

Looks real nice, good job!

Nolowrider · 07-25-2005, 03:41 PM

Beautiful, absolutley beautiful. I mean everything. Color, engine compartment, bed, interior. Everything is awesome. You should really be proud of it.

87 STEPPER · 07-25-2005, 06:08 PM

Very nice job iv'e been following your resto since you got here.

And some day im gonna do this to my '87 stepper but i wont have as much work to do as you did cuz i got mine brand new.

Again Great Job!!!

07-24-2005, 10:14 AM	#1
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	Restoration Complete - Thank you to all Well guys, its been a long 4 years... i've been working my a$$ off to get the truck done for a show that i'm going to today. The truck is mostly complete, with the exception of a few nik naks, and the AC compressor, condensor, lines, etc... but, that will get done with time. For now, I can drive it! and enjoy it till winter comes rolling around. I just want to thank everyone here... everyone that replied to my threads, steered me in the right direction, emailed me, and/or talked some sense into me. If it wasn't for this site and the great guys on it, this truck would not be done right now, nor would be as good. I sincerely appreciate everything. and now, the pics!!!

07-24-2005, 10:53 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Looks awesome man, simply awesome. Hope I played a small role in helping out, and I hope I can count on you when I get deeper into the wiring of my truck! Good luck at the show, and let us know how you do. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

07-24-2005, 11:46 AM	#3
TRUCKGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nortonville, Ky Posts: 407	hey man awsome truck congradulations... __________________ Dan. 55 F100 panel truck project 64 350/th400/10bolt short fleet 66 F100 302/C6/9" short fleet 67 IH 4x2 304/t984speed D44 373 locker lwb box 67 IH 4x4 304/t98 4speed/d44/d60 4.10'slwb box 67 IH Travelall 4x4 304/t98 4speed/12bolt/10bolt 81 2wd short fleet current build! 83 350/700r4 short fleet 88 k5 12" lift 3/4 ton swap mud toy 96 Dodge 3500 CUMMINS/5speed/4x2 97 Pontiac Trans Am WS6/LT1 383/6speed/T-tops

07-24-2005, 01:00 PM	#4
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Very nice! Very nice!! I love that color too __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

07-24-2005, 05:20 PM	#6
mingoman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miss Co Arkansas Posts: 679	I've got a slow dialup connection but the pictures are worth the wait! That is one heck of a fine job. Go have fun now. __________________ 76/77/78 Cheyenne 1997 K3500 454 soon to be 496

07-24-2005, 04:05 PM	#5
jesse977 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277	WOW!! really nice, good work.

07-24-2005, 05:20 PM	#7
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Looks nice. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

07-24-2005, 05:27 PM	#8
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Wow!! Very sweet looking ride indeed!! __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

07-24-2005, 06:44 PM	#9
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	The truck looks freaking awsome! Only thing I dont care for are the stacks but the rest of the truck __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

07-24-2005, 07:57 PM	#10
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	very nice. like the bow tie caps on the back. Where did you get those? dont see many roll pans on step sides . lowering would make it really stand out. I would lose the chains. __________________ 1978 c10 stepside 4/6 drop 350 vortec crate 2011 camaro ss2 6.2 automatic 2017 tahoe lt 2002 silverado lt 1500 5.3 automatic. 1981 el camino Last edited by 78chevstepside; 07-24-2005 at 07:59 PM.

07-24-2005, 08:26 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Beautiful job!!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-24-2005, 08:46 PM	#12
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	i love the stacks, the color, and engine bay, the bed, the everything about that truck... wanna trade, i do... j/k very nice truck __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

07-24-2005, 09:03 PM	#13
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	thanks everyone! the show i went to was more less a cruise in... last year it was a show w/ awards, trophies, etc... not this year... D'oh.... got to looking through my records, i bought the truck on July 28, 2001, and here i was today showing it for the first time... July 24, 2005... crazy, eh. Ah, the stacks... most people either love 'em or hate 'em... it was a huge thing for me to build the truck that way... i love 'em... w/ the flowmasters, they sound awesome; i'm working on an audio clip for the website!

07-25-2005, 12:45 AM	#14
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	what size wheels are those? they don't look overly ghetto huge and yet they (and the tires) fill the fender very nicely. some beefy rubber. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

07-25-2005, 01:54 AM	#15
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Everything from the paint, benchseat and under the hood turned out real nice. Good job. But what, no pics showing off those LEDs being lite up? Aisde from finishing up a few things, do you plan on changing anything on the truck now that's done? __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...



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07-25-2005, 02:11 AM	#16
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	lookin damned good. any pics of the bracket for the shifter linkage on the frame? it was originally part of "1FaastC10". that poor truck is scattered all over the country now. the cab and SWB frame are being used to build a street stock race truck, plus all the other odds and ends that i have sold/traded all over the country. oh well, if i couldnt enjoy it any more, might as well let you guys enjoy the pieces.

07-25-2005, 09:12 AM	#18
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	shiney I like it

07-25-2005, 10:28 AM	#19
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	What color is that?

07-25-2005, 11:09 AM	#20
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	looks like the newer 99 or so chevy blue. your truck reminds me of a truck my uncle had with stacks on it. i was just a kid in the early 80's and we rode all over town in it, i think the stacks are cool. good job on the resto, that's a beautiful truck. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

07-25-2005, 02:23 PM	#22
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Looks AWESOME!! Congrats! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-25-2005, 03:29 PM	#23
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Looks real nice, good job!

07-25-2005, 03:41 PM	#24
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Beautiful, absolutley beautiful. I mean everything. Color, engine compartment, bed, interior. Everything is awesome. You should really be proud of it.

07-25-2005, 06:08 PM	#25
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Very nice job iv'e been following your resto since you got here. And some day im gonna do this to my '87 stepper but i wont have as much work to do as you did cuz i got mine brand new. Again Great Job!!! __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

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