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Tdubbyount · 03-31-2013, 12:01 AM

Took the 79 out for a nice drive today for the first time....ever. Had it for almost four years and it was only the fourth time I've ever driven it. It was the first time I've ever driven it over 5 miles. The motor still has less than 100 miles. I found a nice little country road and finally wore the nubs off the tires

Still have a few brake issues to work out and then it should be good to go. But overall it was a great success, all is running smoothly, everything seems to be working fine. Kinda surprised lol!

Check out my build thread!!!!!

squaredaway · 03-31-2013, 12:31 AM

I bet your still grinnin! Congratulations!

THE "10" SILVERADO · 03-31-2013, 12:34 AM

Looks like a great truck man! I just recently got mine running 2 weeks ago from being down for an engine for 7 months. Nothing like being able to enjoy your work when it's driveable!

Pro Performance · 03-31-2013, 12:42 AM

Nice! I agree, always very rewarding to drive your truck after building it. Enjoy!
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88Jimmy4x4 · 03-31-2013, 08:15 AM

congrats, just got mine running and driving too....good feeling

bilfman · 03-31-2013, 10:50 AM

Looks good ! Love the round eyes.
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Tdubbyount · 04-11-2013, 11:38 PM

Thanks guys! I'm a big fan of the round eyes too

And congrats to you too 88jimmy
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y5mgisi · 04-12-2013, 01:55 AM

Nice job!

Paul83 · 04-12-2013, 11:59 PM

Nice looking truck. It makes me more excited to get done with mine. I hope you enjoy the truck everyday.

dieseldawg142 · 04-13-2013, 12:30 AM

good lookin' rig! always nice to get them out of the shop & on the road. your front & side marker lights-did you paint, tint,... or?

AntiGov · 04-13-2013, 12:36 AM

nice !.........

Tdubbyount · 04-15-2013, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

good lookin' rig! always nice to get them out of the shop & on the road. your front & side marker lights-did you paint, tint,... or?

I used the cheap rattle can smoke/paint from O'rielly's. Works pretty good.
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03-31-2013, 12:01 AM	#1
Tdubbyount Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ephrata WA Posts: 140	Finally got to drive it! Took the 79 out for a nice drive today for the first time....ever. Had it for almost four years and it was only the fourth time I've ever driven it. It was the first time I've ever driven it over 5 miles. The motor still has less than 100 miles. I found a nice little country road and finally wore the nubs off the tires Still have a few brake issues to work out and then it should be good to go. But overall it was a great success, all is running smoothly, everything seems to be working fine. Kinda surprised lol! Check out my build thread!!!!! Attached Images __________________ 1976...no...79...Chevy....wait...GMC shortbed 4x4. 5 inch lift on 35s, 355, sm465, daily driver. One day I'll figure out the story in that one. 1957 Chevy long stepper...not sure what I'm doing with that one yet. Awaiting funds I suppose.

03-31-2013, 12:31 AM	#2
squaredaway Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leesville, LA Posts: 157	Re: Finally got to drive it! I bet your still grinnin! Congratulations! __________________ 1987 Silverado 6.0/4L80E 5/7 Drop, 20x8.5(245/45)/20x10(295/45) Coy C5s

03-31-2013, 12:34 AM	#3
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Finally got to drive it! Looks like a great truck man! I just recently got mine running 2 weeks ago from being down for an engine for 7 months. Nothing like being able to enjoy your work when it's driveable! __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

03-31-2013, 12:42 AM	#4
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Finally got to drive it! Nice! I agree, always very rewarding to drive your truck after building it. Enjoy! Posted via Mobile Device

03-31-2013, 08:15 AM	#5
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Finally got to drive it! congrats, just got mine running and driving too....good feeling __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

03-31-2013, 10:50 AM	#6
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: Finally got to drive it! Looks good ! Love the round eyes. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

04-11-2013, 11:38 PM	#7
Tdubbyount Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ephrata WA Posts: 140	Re: Finally got to drive it! Thanks guys! I'm a big fan of the round eyes too And congrats to you too 88jimmy Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1976...no...79...Chevy....wait...GMC shortbed 4x4. 5 inch lift on 35s, 355, sm465, daily driver. One day I'll figure out the story in that one. 1957 Chevy long stepper...not sure what I'm doing with that one yet. Awaiting funds I suppose.

04-12-2013, 01:55 AM	#8
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Finally got to drive it! Nice job! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

04-12-2013, 11:59 PM	#9
Paul83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 171	Re: Finally got to drive it! Nice looking truck. It makes me more excited to get done with mine. I hope you enjoy the truck everyday. __________________ I don't care how old or gangster you think you are; if a 3 year old hands you a play phone you answer that! I like long walks on the beach, dinner by candle light, and poking dead things with a stick.

04-13-2013, 12:30 AM	#10
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,808	Re: Finally got to drive it! good lookin' rig! always nice to get them out of the shop & on the road. your front & side marker lights-did you paint, tint,... or?

04-13-2013, 12:36 AM	#11
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,220	Re: Finally got to drive it! nice !......... __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck



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