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Old 08-14-2010, 03:31 PM   #1
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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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Old 08-14-2010, 03:33 PM   #2
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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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Old 08-14-2010, 05:13 PM   #3
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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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Old 08-14-2010, 05:50 PM   #4
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I love the truck. Thicker tires in the front would make it look perfect.
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Old 08-15-2010, 01:14 AM   #5
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That's a sharp lookin' stepside.
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Old 08-15-2010, 09:18 AM   #6
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I like it. Simplicity is a beautiful thing.
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Old 08-15-2010, 11:11 PM   #7
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looks good, what size tires are you running front and back?
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:04 AM   #8
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255/70/15 in the rear and 215/60/15 in the front.
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Old 08-17-2010, 11:51 AM   #9
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I dig the purple with the straight 6 thats a pretty cool.
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Old 08-17-2010, 11:56 AM   #10
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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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Old 08-17-2010, 02:49 PM   #11
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sweet ride!
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Old 08-17-2010, 03:11 PM   #12
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Nice truck! Good to see someone from CT on the boards
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Old 08-17-2010, 04:20 PM   #13
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Welcome to the board! Great looking truck! One of my favorite body styles for sure!
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Old 08-17-2010, 06:20 PM   #14
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Thanks again for all the positive comments
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Old 08-17-2010, 09:09 PM   #15
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If that was mine ...I'd bag it and drive it everyday!
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Old 08-17-2010, 09:15 PM   #16
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Your welcome to bag it for me and I'll drive it everyday for you
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Old 08-17-2010, 09:19 PM   #17
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Very nice .LIKE IT !lOOKS good now with a lot of potential
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