78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

el_guapo · 12-21-2011, 01:52 AM

Hey there, my name is Anthony and I have posted on the forums in the past in regards to an old 70 burb I had. Found too much rust and now have this toy. Picked up a couple of weeks ago, I plan on giving the pickup a nice sound system and then laying her down.

Any good recommendations on dip kits? I don't want to break the bank but can understand that new arms, shocks ect are going to cost a little money. I'm thinking something along a 4/6" drop. Thank you in advance, I'm sure this Has been answered before. I appreciate any help here.

Anywho here are on pics. Anthony.

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**78 Big10 454** · 12-21-2011, 02:09 AM

Great find. Looks like a rock-solid truck. Don't know about slammin' it, but like the "old school" look with the Cragars.

**Corts60** · 12-21-2011, 02:22 AM

Great lookin' truck! That long stepper has to be one of the rarest versions of the square bodies.

pat386 · 12-21-2011, 03:49 AM

Nice truck!! I lived up in northern colorado(longmont) for 17years. Miss it!
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higgiec10 · 12-21-2011, 04:53 AM

long bed step that,s cool nice ride

Stepper86 · 12-21-2011, 05:41 AM

Im envious, that is one beautiful long bed stepside.Nice find man

jitteryguy · 12-21-2011, 07:49 AM

78 pounds ? dont they got McDonalds in Colorado ?
nice truck.
look for some drop spindle's and mabey cut a coil off, then out back look into a flip kit. that'll have her sit'n nice and you could add a shackle kit if ya need'd more out back .

el_guapo · 12-21-2011, 10:02 AM

Thank you for the kind words guys. any Places in particular that anyone has in mind for the spindles/ any other parts. Thank you. Anthony
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el_guapo · 12-21-2011, 11:46 AM

http://grunionfabrication.com/456-ch...87-p-1788.html
Any thoughts on this kit?
I noticed they are a site sponsor, everything seems reasonable on the install. The one thing I am curious about is the c-notch install. Does it require welding?
Also, any reason that these kits wouldn't work on a long bed?
Thanks guys/ I think I may lower before throwing in audio

vegas80step · 12-21-2011, 12:26 PM

nice looking truck...

cochino12 · 12-21-2011, 01:49 PM

Nice truck! Let me know when you are ready to start the stereo and I'll hook you up with some equipment at wholesale if our interested.

85silverbeast · 12-21-2011, 01:52 PM

I bought my lowering kit from Grunion's great guys and really good prices.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-21-2011, 02:33 PM

Awesome looking stepper looks super clean and in great shape. Cant wait to see some more pics after you get done dropping it

Really like the color it sets it off nicely as well.

motornut · 12-22-2011, 10:33 AM

looks very clean,nice

babyJay · 12-22-2011, 12:16 PM

Welcome to the 73-87 side. Nice ride you have there!

Dan1969 · 12-22-2011, 12:57 PM

I came here looking for a 78 pound stepside truck... I wasn't dissappointed at the Long Bed. Very nice looking. Seems freshly painted.

FritzA · 12-22-2011, 08:56 PM

Hi Neighbor,

South Denver burbs here. Great looking 78. I love the long stepsides! I also love the Cragars....very correct for the 78 period!

Around the corner from me is a 74 shortbed stepper in blue which reminds me of your truck.

Welcome to hte squarebodies.

SSC's76 · 12-22-2011, 10:44 PM

Thats a nice truck i would not drop her but its your call. I ordered a belltech kit for mine its ok one day i will take her back to stock ride height since my needs from my truck have changed since my 20's

1LowToy · 12-25-2011, 02:59 PM

Looks like someone did a sweet restore on the bed. I wished mine was that nice...and long too. With my little experience with spindles I learned that some have clearance issues, depending on the wheels. I think if I were to do it again I'd go witht the 2.5" spindle rather than the 3" (I have 3" Beltech's) It should give you a little more clearance between the lower control arm and the wheel. Shop around and do your research.

That kit listed above for the front looks like the way to go. As for the rear well... I'll hold my opinoins to myself. Depending on your springs you may not need the C notch. I remeoved the bump stop and beefed up the factory saggy springs.

12-21-2011, 01:52 AM	#1
el_guapo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: colorado springs Posts: 126	78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Hey there, my name is Anthony and I have posted on the forums in the past in regards to an old 70 burb I had. Found too much rust and now have this toy. Picked up a couple of weeks ago, I plan on giving the pickup a nice sound system and then laying her down. Any good recommendations on dip kits? I don't want to break the bank but can understand that new arms, shocks ect are going to cost a little money. I'm thinking something along a 4/6" drop. Thank you in advance, I'm sure this Has been answered before. I appreciate any help here. Anywho here are on pics. Anthony. Posted via Mobile Device

12-21-2011, 02:09 AM	#2
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Great find. Looks like a rock-solid truck. Don't know about slammin' it, but like the "old school" look with the Cragars. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

12-21-2011, 02:22 AM	#3
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Great lookin' truck! That long stepper has to be one of the rarest versions of the square bodies. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

12-21-2011, 03:49 AM	#4
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Nice truck!! I lived up in northern colorado(longmont) for 17years. Miss it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

12-21-2011, 04:53 AM	#5
higgiec10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: baytown Posts: 243	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. long bed step that,s cool nice ride

12-21-2011, 05:41 AM	#6
Stepper86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 263	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Im envious, that is one beautiful long bed stepside.Nice find man __________________ Tom.______________________________________ The fleet: 2007 BMW 530xi M (daily driver) 1986 C-10 Stepside (project "my time") 1992 Corvette cab (summer time daily driver) 1969 Cadilac DeVille Cab ("it just need some paint")

12-21-2011, 07:49 AM	#7
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. 78 pounds ? dont they got McDonalds in Colorado ? nice truck. look for some drop spindle's and mabey cut a coil off, then out back look into a flip kit. that'll have her sit'n nice and you could add a shackle kit if ya need'd more out back . __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

12-21-2011, 10:02 AM	#8
el_guapo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: colorado springs Posts: 126	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Thank you for the kind words guys. any Places in particular that anyone has in mind for the spindles/ any other parts. Thank you. Anthony Posted via Mobile Device

12-21-2011, 11:46 AM	#9
el_guapo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: colorado springs Posts: 126	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. http://grunionfabrication.com/456-ch...87-p-1788.html Any thoughts on this kit? I noticed they are a site sponsor, everything seems reasonable on the install. The one thing I am curious about is the c-notch install. Does it require welding? Also, any reason that these kits wouldn't work on a long bed? Thanks guys/ I think I may lower before throwing in audio

12-21-2011, 12:26 PM	#10
vegas80step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 329	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. nice looking truck... __________________ I drive a lowered Chevy, a lifted Ford and I have a 62 VW bug stripped down in the garage. Which "Piss on" sticker do I buy?

12-21-2011, 01:49 PM	#11
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Nice truck! Let me know when you are ready to start the stereo and I'll hook you up with some equipment at wholesale if our interested. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#12
85silverbeast Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 132	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. I bought my lowering kit from Grunion's great guys and really good prices.

12-21-2011, 02:33 PM	#13
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Awesome looking stepper looks super clean and in great shape. Cant wait to see some more pics after you get done dropping it Really like the color it sets it off nicely as well. __________________ 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!!

12-22-2011, 10:33 AM	#14
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. looks very clean,nice __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-22-2011, 12:16 PM	#15
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Welcome to the 73-87 side. Nice ride you have there! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW



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12-22-2011, 12:57 PM	#16
Dan1969 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 76	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. I came here looking for a 78 pound stepside truck... I wasn't dissappointed at the Long Bed. Very nice looking. Seems freshly painted.

12-22-2011, 08:56 PM	#17
FritzA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver Burbs, CO Posts: 115	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Hi Neighbor, South Denver burbs here. Great looking 78. I love the long stepsides! I also love the Cragars....very correct for the 78 period! Around the corner from me is a 74 shortbed stepper in blue which reminds me of your truck. Welcome to hte squarebodies.

12-22-2011, 10:44 PM	#18
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Thats a nice truck i would not drop her but its your call. I ordered a belltech kit for mine its ok one day i will take her back to stock ride height since my needs from my truck have changed since my 20's __________________ 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

12-25-2011, 02:59 PM	#19
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: 78 lb stepside new guy from Colorado. Looks like someone did a sweet restore on the bed. I wished mine was that nice...and long too. With my little experience with spindles I learned that some have clearance issues, depending on the wheels. I think if I were to do it again I'd go witht the 2.5" spindle rather than the 3" (I have 3" Beltech's) It should give you a little more clearance between the lower control arm and the wheel. Shop around and do your research. That kit listed above for the front looks like the way to go. As for the rear well... I'll hold my opinoins to myself. Depending on your springs you may not need the C notch. I remeoved the bump stop and beefed up the factory saggy springs. Last edited by 1LowToy; 12-25-2011 at 03:15 PM.

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