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bad_burb · 04-27-2007, 11:24 PM

I finally aquired the truck I have been waiting to get since late last year. In a few weeks work will start.

ocbaud · 04-27-2007, 11:35 PM

nice

the next truck i get will be a stepside, preferably a 73-80 model

edit: you know what i HATE?!? the fact that you can have a 5"+ air filter and i cant! the biggest i can fit is a 4" (not that i need even that much, but the tall ones look so badass!)

**old Rusty C10** · 04-28-2007, 10:34 AM

lots of potential there and a good start to a nice truck good luck with it

killthewabbit · 04-28-2007, 11:10 AM

Very nice truck.

How's Vallejo these days? I was stationed at Mare Island from 90-92 and my wife's from there. I always wondered how that town went after the base closed.

knightlife · 04-28-2007, 11:23 AM

dammit bro...that truck has sexy written all over it...esp in the engine bay lol.

boatpuller · 04-28-2007, 12:00 PM

yeah,that truck sits nice.also like the engine style.you got a good start going.keeps us "picture posted updated".

bad_burb · 04-28-2007, 12:33 PM

As of now the only things I have done is new rotors and pads up front and removing the grill (it made lots of noise). Plans include swaping to the correct front end, fleetside bed, adding power doors from the Burb, 406, 700R4 along with other things.

bad_burb · 04-28-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by killthewabbit

Very nice truck.

How's Vallejo these days? I was stationed at Mare Island from 90-92 and my wife's from there. I always wondered how that town went after the base closed.

After the base closed, Vallejo seemed to go downhill. Now it seems to be on steady rise. Lots of new housing, including on Mare Island, and shopping centers. Even the old Marine World has been revamped and is now called Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. There is even talk of a waterfront mall on Mare Island. All in all it seems to be on the up and up.

I don't know if it was like that when you were stationed there but all the roads on Mare Island are terrible.

Pyrotechnic · 04-28-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

nice

the next truck i get will be a stepside, preferably a 73-80 model

edit: you know what i HATE?!? the fact that you can have a 5"+ air filter and i cant! the biggest i can fit is a 4" (not that i need even that much, but the tall ones look so badass!)

Yeah it's strange to see them side by side, the 73-80 front end is just massive.

Malo83 · 04-29-2007, 12:50 AM

Oh Yeah!!!

krue · 04-29-2007, 12:54 AM

Good looking truck.

Ric83 · 04-30-2007, 01:05 PM

Nice truck. Looks like it has great potential. Looking forward to seeing it take shape.

killthewabbit · 04-30-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_burb

After the base closed, Vallejo seemed to go downhill. Now it seems to be on steady rise. Lots of new housing, including on Mare Island, and shopping centers. Even the old Marine World has been revamped and is now called Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. There is even talk of a waterfront mall on Mare Island. All in all it seems to be on the up and up.

I don't know if it was like that when you were stationed there but all the roads on Mare Island are terrible.

Cool that it's on it's way back up. Would be even cooler to live on Mare Island. Very scenic place. They announced base closings when I was there, and I think it was another year or two before it closed up totally. The roads were awful back then, and I can imagine what 15 more years of neglect would do.

Hey, got any idea on specs on that thing? Stuff like wheel/tire size and how much it was lowered? I got a 78 stepside myself that would look wicked standing just like that. Looks great.

bad_burb · 04-30-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by killthewabbit

Hey, got any idea on specs on that thing? Stuff like wheel/tire size and how much it was lowered? I got a 78 stepside myself that would look wicked standing just like that. Looks great.

The previous owner installed 2 1/2 inch drop spindles and cut the coils up front. In back there are lowered shackles and hangers with 2 leafs removed from the spring pack. I would say it would be around a 5/6 drop. As for the wheels and tires they are 15X8 with a 245/60R15 tire. I do plan on swapping out the front springs with correct drop springs and redoing the rear with a flip kit.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 05-01-2007, 12:55 AM

Sounds like your headed in the right direction. looks like you got a great place to start on your project as well. Can't wait to see it start to take shape.

killthewabbit · 05-01-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_burb

The previous owner installed 2 1/2 inch drop spindles and cut the coils up front. In back there are lowered shackles and hangers with 2 leafs removed from the spring pack. I would say it would be around a 5/6 drop. As for the wheels and tires they are 15X8 with a 245/60R15 tire. I do plan on swapping out the front springs with correct drop springs and redoing the rear with a flip kit.

Great looking truck. Are you like really close to scraping oil pan or something? Maybe it's the shadows, but something looks really close to scraping some pavement in that first pic.

By the way, got more pics?

bad_burb · 05-01-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by killthewabbit

Great looking truck. Are you like really close to scraping oil pan or something? Maybe it's the shadows, but something looks really close to scraping some pavement in that first pic.

By the way, got more pics?

I see what you are talking about and I'm not sure what that is. The headers and the control arms are the lowest point on the truck so I would think it is one of those. I have certainly had my fair share of road scrapes in this truck. As far as the pics, all the ones I have are pretty much the same. Any thing in particular that you would like to see? I plan on taking quite a few during the intire build process.

killthewabbit · 05-01-2007, 09:27 PM

Nothing in particular, I'm just a fan of roundeye stepsides.

Grande Rojo · 05-01-2007, 11:05 PM

Nice..........I like stepsides

Jonboy · 05-02-2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bad_burb

As of now the only things I have done is new rotors and pads up front and removing the grill (it made lots of noise). Plans include swaping to the correct front end, fleetside bed, adding power doors from the Burb, 406, 700R4 along with other things.

I think you have the correct front end and bed on it right now. Make it not green and it will be perfect. Sounds like it will be a sharp truck, though.

KAC · 09-02-2010, 04:43 PM

any updates on this? How'd the truck turn out?

*nbpro* · 09-02-2010, 05:43 PM

sharp truck good luck

Davidmichael · 09-02-2010, 07:05 PM

very nice start for a project.

bad_burb · 09-03-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KAC

any updates on this? How'd the truck turn out?

This truck was sold earlier this year. I have too many projects and someone just happened to make me an offer so I took it. I hope to get another sometime after I finish my Novas.

04-27-2007, 11:24 PM	#1
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	The new addition I finally aquired the truck I have been waiting to get since late last year. In a few weeks work will start. Attached Images __________________ '73 C-30 3+3 Dually 454/TH400 '74 Fleetside 350/TH350 (SOLD) '69 Nova 350/TH350 (project FOR SALE) '63 Nova 305/TH350 3.73 posi (the wife's project) Last edited by bad_burb; 04-27-2007 at 11:25 PM.

04-27-2007, 11:35 PM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: The new addition nice the next truck i get will be a stepside, preferably a 73-80 model edit: you know what i HATE?!? the fact that you can have a 5"+ air filter and i cant! the biggest i can fit is a 4" (not that i need even that much, but the tall ones look so badass!) Last edited by ocbaud; 04-27-2007 at 11:36 PM.

04-28-2007, 10:34 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: The new addition lots of potential there and a good start to a nice truck good luck with it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-28-2007, 11:10 AM	#4
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: The new addition Very nice truck. How's Vallejo these days? I was stationed at Mare Island from 90-92 and my wife's from there. I always wondered how that town went after the base closed. __________________ -- Will

04-28-2007, 11:23 AM	#5
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: The new addition dammit bro...that truck has sexy written all over it...esp in the engine bay lol. __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

04-28-2007, 12:00 PM	#6
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: The new addition yeah,that truck sits nice.also like the engine style.you got a good start going.keeps us "picture posted updated". __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

04-28-2007, 12:33 PM	#7
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	Re: The new addition As of now the only things I have done is new rotors and pads up front and removing the grill (it made lots of noise). Plans include swaping to the correct front end, fleetside bed, adding power doors from the Burb, 406, 700R4 along with other things. __________________ '73 C-30 3+3 Dually 454/TH400 '74 Fleetside 350/TH350 (SOLD) '69 Nova 350/TH350 (project FOR SALE) '63 Nova 305/TH350 3.73 posi (the wife's project)

04-29-2007, 12:50 AM	#10
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: The new addition Oh Yeah!!!

04-29-2007, 12:54 AM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: The new addition Good looking truck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-30-2007, 01:05 PM	#12
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: The new addition Nice truck. Looks like it has great potential. Looking forward to seeing it take shape. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

05-01-2007, 12:55 AM	#15
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: The new addition Sounds like your headed in the right direction. looks like you got a great place to start on your project as well. Can't wait to see it start to take shape. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

05-01-2007, 09:27 PM	#18
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: The new addition Nothing in particular, I'm just a fan of roundeye stepsides. __________________ -- Will

05-01-2007, 11:05 PM	#19
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: The new addition Nice..........I like stepsides __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

09-02-2010, 04:43 PM	#21
KAC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 102	Re: The new addition any updates on this? How'd the truck turn out? __________________ 1974 Chevy Shortbed Stepside 1985 Chevy SWB <--- My Donor Truck 1991 Ford F-150 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan My Photo Album '74 Round Eye Stepside Project

09-02-2010, 05:43 PM	#22
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: The new addition sharp truck good luck



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09-02-2010, 07:05 PM	#23
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: The new addition very nice start for a project. __________________ 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

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