Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rome704 · 06-12-2009, 12:23 AM

Well Here's my new truck 1978 C10 bought it for 1500 im 19 so this is going to take some time to finish well having it look decent

350 ci 4 bolt main((11,000 miles))
Th-350/hurst shifter
Aftermarket Steering wheel and Tach

Problems:
rust in the bed i hope i can fix
Brakes smoke on extended drives so i need to fix that
Reverse lights don't work maybe the sensor on the tranny
dash needs to replaced
Needs AC/heat and that's about it

Wants:
3:73 posi
Audio System
More HP lol
Lowered suspension maybe 2.5/4 drop

Since having this truck i know nothing about it I'm going to need a person i can ask noobie questions to lol

Now with the pictures i don't have to many camera phone is garbage

flamingbig10 · 06-12-2009, 01:13 AM

nice project from the pics it looks like its been lowered a good bit

flamingbig10 · 06-12-2009, 01:24 AM

and welcome to greatest Chevy and Gmc truck forum

menace121978 · 06-12-2009, 09:02 AM

welcome and nice truck!! ask away... this place is awesome and no one minds "noobie" questions!LOL

78BO · 06-12-2009, 10:09 AM

Nice truck! Better looking then mine. And yea, they don't mind questions and they all help out here.

rome704 · 06-12-2009, 10:28 AM

Thanks bro's

But the pictures make it look good man if u saw the inside of the bed u would frown lol...

rome704 · 06-12-2009, 10:32 AM

I new to fix the door hinge the drivers door its sagging i see where it happening i saw a similar thread ppl said it could be the pins but it isn't that its the welds .....What would be the best way to fix it?

menace121978 · 06-12-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rome704

Thanks bro's

But the pictures make it look good man if u saw the inside of the bed u would frown lol...

if the beds that bad and your not too sure about how to go about fixing it you could always search craigslist... seen a fleetside on there yesterday for $200. and as for the door hinge i'd just buy the pin kit from lmc... cheap fix.

JohnC · 06-12-2009, 04:29 PM

You can find good beds quite often if you keep an eye out. You can also find the door pin kits at your local parts store too. Just remember all projects start somewhere. Some are rougher than others, but that just means you get to know your truck more!

Just keep thinking positive, and you will make positive ground. It's hard sometimes I know, but this board is a great place for positive re-enforcement.

rome704 · 06-14-2009, 12:51 PM

Yeah im tried looking on CL this past week and not even car-part.com doesn't either the closest one in Indiana

babyJay · 06-14-2009, 02:26 PM

Nice truck, and we were all Newbies at one time...

rome704 · 06-15-2009, 12:42 AM

Yeah thanks for the support still looking for a bed....the idea of just kutting the bed floor and and replacing comes to mind so i might have to go that route...

80chevyshortbox · 06-15-2009, 04:55 PM

truck looks awsome great buy!!!. also a great project. just work at it slow and it will come out awsome.

rome704 · 06-15-2009, 11:27 PM

Thanks...

How wide can i go until ill having to tub it in the rear?

rome704 · 06-18-2009, 05:49 PM

you guys are alot of help SIKE

menace121978 · 06-18-2009, 06:11 PM

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rome704 · 06-18-2009, 06:13 PM

what a waste of time

menace121978 · 06-18-2009, 06:16 PM

sorry dude i dont know the answer to your question. with an attitude like that its likely no one else does either.

maybe try bumping your thread up if you dont get a response or ask in the suspension section. thanks, Dennis

pokethesmot · 06-18-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rome704

Yeah thanks for the support still looking for a bed....the idea of just kutting the bed floor and and replacing comes to mind so i might have to go that route...

thats what i would do

LiveAnimals · 06-18-2009, 07:22 PM

There are not to many that gander at the build section, post the same question in the reg 73-87 forum and you will get a responce, there is a guy on here that slapped some 315's on the rear, in my opinion that is plenty of meat for a street set-up.

rome704 · 06-18-2009, 10:16 PM

thanks for the feedback

rome704 · 07-12-2009, 12:18 PM

I need a camera anyone got one lol mines broke

Today i didn't do much just repaint the Door panels and im still looking for 700r4 i bought a bed floor just waiting on the next check to take it to the body shop

spudz · 01-28-2010, 11:54 PM

just bolt a new floor in or a used floor. its basicly all bolted in besides a couple tack welds. i wouldnt patch a rusty floor that could be replaced. then just re seam seal it and your golden

rome704 · 07-10-2010, 07:53 PM

whoa theres a post its been awhile but the marines love to move u around the truck is gone i sold it back to the person i sold it from...im spending the next years of my life in Okinawa Japan

06-12-2009, 12:23 AM	#1
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb Well Here's my new truck 1978 C10 bought it for 1500 im 19 so this is going to take some time to finish well having it look decent 350 ci 4 bolt main((11,000 miles)) Th-350/hurst shifter Aftermarket Steering wheel and Tach Problems: rust in the bed i hope i can fix Brakes smoke on extended drives so i need to fix that Reverse lights don't work maybe the sensor on the tranny dash needs to replaced Needs AC/heat and that's about it Wants: 3:73 posi Audio System More HP lol Lowered suspension maybe 2.5/4 drop Since having this truck i know nothing about it I'm going to need a person i can ask noobie questions to lol Now with the pictures i don't have to many camera phone is garbage __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-12-2009, 01:13 AM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb nice project from the pics it looks like its been lowered a good bit __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-12-2009, 01:24 AM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb and welcome to greatest Chevy and Gmc truck forum __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-12-2009, 09:02 AM	#4
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb welcome and nice truck!! ask away... this place is awesome and no one minds "noobie" questions!LOL __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-12-2009, 10:09 AM	#5
78BO Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 531	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb Nice truck! Better looking then mine. And yea, they don't mind questions and they all help out here.

06-12-2009, 10:28 AM	#6
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb Thanks bro's But the pictures make it look good man if u saw the inside of the bed u would frown lol... __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-12-2009, 10:32 AM	#7
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb I new to fix the door hinge the drivers door its sagging i see where it happening i saw a similar thread ppl said it could be the pins but it isn't that its the welds .....What would be the best way to fix it? __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-12-2009, 04:29 PM	#9
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb You can find good beds quite often if you keep an eye out. You can also find the door pin kits at your local parts store too. Just remember all projects start somewhere. Some are rougher than others, but that just means you get to know your truck more! Just keep thinking positive, and you will make positive ground. It's hard sometimes I know, but this board is a great place for positive re-enforcement.

06-14-2009, 12:51 PM	#10
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb Yeah im tried looking on CL this past week and not even car-part.com doesn't either the closest one in Indiana __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines Last edited by rome704; 06-14-2009 at 12:52 PM.

06-14-2009, 02:26 PM	#11
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb Nice truck, and we were all Newbies at one time... __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-15-2009, 12:42 AM	#12
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb Yeah thanks for the support still looking for a bed....the idea of just kutting the bed floor and and replacing comes to mind so i might have to go that route... __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-15-2009, 04:55 PM	#13
80chevyshortbox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lethbridge Posts: 269	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb truck looks awsome great buy!!!. also a great project. just work at it slow and it will come out awsome.

06-15-2009, 11:27 PM	#14
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb Thanks... How wide can i go until ill having to tub it in the rear? __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-18-2009, 05:49 PM	#15
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb you guys are alot of help SIKE __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-18-2009, 06:11 PM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb : __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 06-18-2009 at 06:13 PM.



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06-18-2009, 06:13 PM	#17
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb what a waste of time __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-18-2009, 06:16 PM	#18
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb sorry dude i dont know the answer to your question. with an attitude like that its likely no one else does either. maybe try bumping your thread up if you dont get a response or ask in the suspension section. thanks, Dennis __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-18-2009, 07:22 PM	#20
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb There are not to many that gander at the build section, post the same question in the reg 73-87 forum and you will get a responce, there is a guy on here that slapped some 315's on the rear, in my opinion that is plenty of meat for a street set-up. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

06-18-2009, 10:16 PM	#21
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb thanks for the feedback __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

07-12-2009, 12:18 PM	#22
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb I need a camera anyone got one lol mines broke Today i didn't do much just repaint the Door panels and im still looking for 700r4 i bought a bed floor just waiting on the next check to take it to the body shop __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

01-28-2010, 11:54 PM	#23
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb just bolt a new floor in or a used floor. its basicly all bolted in besides a couple tack welds. i wouldnt patch a rusty floor that could be replaced. then just re seam seal it and your golden __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

07-10-2010, 07:53 PM	#24
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Got A New Rig Time to Restore/Mod 78swb whoa theres a post its been awhile but the marines love to move u around the truck is gone i sold it back to the person i sold it from...im spending the next years of my life in Okinawa Japan __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

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