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08-14-2010, 03:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Coventry CT
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New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
Hey guys new member here. I brought my truck in 2003 from someone who had done most of what you see in the pictures. I installed the flip kit in the rear and will be looking to lower the front more very soon. The truck has been sitting for 3 or so years now and I am just getting back into it. She started right up after sitting for 3 years and I have been putting miles on her here and there for two weeks now
I probably will be needing some help with some changes I want to make and because EVERYONE LOVES PICTURES i figured I'd put some up and see what you guys think.     
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08-14-2010, 03:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Coventry CT
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
As you can see She is a Plain Jane. Its a real bear doing those K turns and quick stops.
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08-14-2010, 05:13 PM
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Another Day, Another Dollar
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Posts: 1,316
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
i really like your rims!
nice truck
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-78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square" 
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08-14-2010, 05:50 PM
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El Mero Mero Frijolero!!
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Posts: 669
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
I love the truck. Thicker tires in the front would make it look perfect.
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08-15-2010, 01:14 AM
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78 Big10 454
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Pismo Beach, CA
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
That's a sharp lookin' stepside.
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08-15-2010, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Maumelle, AR
Posts: 478
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
I like it. Simplicity is a beautiful thing.
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08-15-2010, 11:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Poteau, Oklahoma
Posts: 127
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
looks good, what size tires are you running front and back?
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"First off I'm an OKIE.... so don't call me Tex!" 1985 Chevy C-10 SWB 305 looking for posi rearend  2003 GMC Sonoma (DD) 1999 GMC Sierra 4x4 327 (Out Of Commission) 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Supercharged 2004 Chevy Malibu (Wife's Hot Rod) |
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08-17-2010, 10:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Coventry CT
Posts: 9
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
255/70/15 in the rear and 215/60/15 in the front.
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08-17-2010, 11:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: taxachusetts
Posts: 138
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
I dig the purple with the straight 6 thats a pretty cool.
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08-17-2010, 11:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Memphis MI
Posts: 1,851
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
Know what you mean about turning, big tires and manual steering is a bicep builder. Time for power brakes and steering! Is that an integral head? If so the brackets and pumps are out there. Heck, you could even put a hydroboost brake system on it!
3OTT? Love it! it could drive over and sit next to my rusty 81,' cept the 3/4 ton got power brakes.
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1987 2 ton  1982 250/TH350 beater in progressDad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrappingPlus a mess o' tractors Last edited by D13; 08-17-2010 at 11:57 AM. |
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08-17-2010, 02:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: el paso, tx
Posts: 510
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
sweet ride!
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08-17-2010, 03:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Haven, CT
Posts: 882
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
Nice truck! Good to see someone from CT on the boards
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08-17-2010, 04:20 PM
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Still Learning
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
Welcome to the board! Great looking truck! One of my favorite body styles for sure!
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08-17-2010, 06:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Coventry CT
Posts: 9
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
Thanks again for all the positive comments
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08-17-2010, 09:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: ottawa,canada
Posts: 4,550
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
If that was mine ...I'd bag it and drive it everyday!
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08-17-2010, 09:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Coventry CT
Posts: 9
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
Your welcome to bag it for me and I'll drive it everyday for you
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08-17-2010, 09:19 PM
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Slugish
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Earlysville, Va.
Posts: 1,024
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Re: New Member Here. Getting back into my 78 Stepside
Very nice .LIKE IT !lOOKS good now with a lot of potential
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