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BruthaMan · 10-16-2013, 10:09 PM

Four or five years ago, I started a frame off restoration on a '78 Silverado. It's been "close" for a long time, but business, personal, family with a little laziness mixed in, have kept completion at bay.

About two months ago, I decided it was time. There was tons of things to do to get the project finished and ready for Ebay. It was last worked on about a year and a half ago, when we decided to put AFR 195 Street heads on the motor, along with a swap to a little milder cam. A roller cam!

Yesterday, after may weeks of work, we finally got it started again and did a break-in. Took it for a spin around the block and was just blown away! It's been a long time waiting! Today, I pulled it out to wash the truck down of the dust and started the tedious process of polishing.

Took some pics, thought I'd post them up:

Still have a few things left to do. It has a killer audio systems. Alpine, JBL Audio amp and component speakers with a self-enclosed powered sub. Need to get the wiring to the battery nice and tucked in. Front grill and headlight bezels. Just small things now.

I'll post some more pics as progress continues!

1977cheyenne_C10 · 10-16-2013, 10:12 PM

nice man. why not keep the truck?

Smoke_Dog · 10-16-2013, 10:13 PM

OK!!! U have to list, where U got the Steering wheel etc.!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruthaMan

Four or five years ago, I started a frame off restoration on a '78 Silverado. It's been "close" for a long time, but business, personal, family with a little laziness mixed in, have kept completion at bay.

About two months ago, I decided it was time. There was tons of things to do to get the project finished and ready for Ebay. It was last worked on about a year and a half ago, when we decided to put AFR 195 Street heads on the motor, along with a swap to a little milder cam. A roller cam!

Yesterday, after may weeks of work, we finally got it started again and did a break-in. Took it for a spin around the block and was just blown away! It's been a long time waiting! Today, I pulled it out to wash the truck down of the dust and started the tedious process of polishing.

Took some pics, thought I'd post them up:

Still have a few things left to do. It has a killer audio systems. Alpine, JBL Audio amp and component speakers with a self-enclosed powered sub. Need to get the wiring to the battery nice and tucked in. Front grill and headlight bezels. Just small things now.

I'll post some more pics as progress continues!

BruthaMan · 10-16-2013, 10:18 PM

Hah! I love that steering wheel! It's a '59 Impala "repro" steering wheel. I picked it up on Ebay a few years ago.

I had spent days going through steering wheel threads and came across a photo of a truck with that type of steering wheel. At that point, the search was over!

BTW, love your truck! Back in the early days of the build, I used to look at photos of your truck for inspiration. That color is absolutely beautiful!

Low Elco · 10-16-2013, 10:48 PM

PANCHO es muy grando! Glad he's prowling the streets again! I so wish I could give him a good home, but the situation doesn't allow it. Me sad. Glad for you! Enjoy!

BruthaMan · 10-16-2013, 11:02 PM

Thanks bud! It's been a *long* journey!

Mohammad · 10-17-2013, 12:07 AM

wonderful truck i like that

y5mgisi · 10-17-2013, 12:22 AM

Sweet truck!

**LEEVON** · 10-17-2013, 12:37 AM

Heck yeah, I remember Pancho! It's only been a few months since I last read through the thread...figured he was out running around all this time.

PAWS 72 · 10-17-2013, 01:24 AM

Beautiful Truck. I like the steering wheel.

BigMike608 · 10-17-2013, 07:56 AM

gorgeous truck!

J Knight · 10-17-2013, 09:07 AM

10+

JWall · 10-17-2013, 09:30 AM

Good looking truck!

Jonboy · 10-17-2013, 11:33 AM

Pancho on ebay? Say it ain't so, Wade!!!!

rudey737 · 10-17-2013, 01:18 PM

What are those seats in Pancho? Stock bucket option or are they from another vehicle?

bluex · 10-17-2013, 05:50 PM

Beautiful Truck You Spared No Expense To Build, I Remember Following The Build As You Were Building It. I Don't Think I Could Let It Go But I Hope It Goes To A Good Home. Glws....

motornut · 10-18-2013, 12:09 AM

thats too bad hope you change your mind....go for another spin!

BruthaMan · 10-18-2013, 06:07 AM

Thanks everyone for the comments. Will try to have some more pics up later today. I spent yesterday doing stage two of the polish. Came across a few areas that needed just a wee bit more wet sanding to be perfect. Hoping to finish the final polishing up today. Then three coats of Zaino and get the audio wiring from the firewall to the battery cleaned up.

Jonboy - I hear ya. I hate to do it, but business has been slow for quite some time.

Rudey - The low back seats were available in 73-77 trucks, as I recall. I picked up a set for sale here on the forum, but one seat the foam was pretty rough. I bought a single seat from Jeff to end up with a matching set. Ordered new seat upholstery, hog clips and recovered them.

rudey737 · 10-18-2013, 11:00 AM

Thanks, BruthaMan. I just bought an 84 Longbed and I can't get around the fact that there is very little leg room between the stock bench seat and the giant 16" steering wheel. Add my non-tilt steering column to the mix and I'm SOL unless I change any of the above. The seats in your truck are the first buckets that I've liked.

The truck looks great. Good luck in the sale.

bigd65 · 10-18-2013, 02:06 PM

Man that's beautiful

bigblock73 · 10-18-2013, 02:32 PM

Wow, the truck looks amazing, great job!!! Love the engine bay/detailing so far!

68Timber · 10-18-2013, 02:39 PM

Great work!

Tuff 1986 · 10-18-2013, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmike608

gorgeous truck!

x2

rusty76 · 10-18-2013, 09:16 PM

Good looking truck. Hope it sells well for you.

Skunksmash · 10-18-2013, 10:59 PM

What power door locks or power window switches are those?

10-16-2013, 10:09 PM	#1
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Four or five years ago, I started a frame off restoration on a '78 Silverado. It's been "close" for a long time, but business, personal, family with a little laziness mixed in, have kept completion at bay. About two months ago, I decided it was time. There was tons of things to do to get the project finished and ready for Ebay. It was last worked on about a year and a half ago, when we decided to put AFR 195 Street heads on the motor, along with a swap to a little milder cam. A roller cam! Yesterday, after may weeks of work, we finally got it started again and did a break-in. Took it for a spin around the block and was just blown away! It's been a long time waiting! Today, I pulled it out to wash the truck down of the dust and started the tedious process of polishing. Took some pics, thought I'd post them up: Still have a few things left to do. It has a killer audio systems. Alpine, JBL Audio amp and component speakers with a self-enclosed powered sub. Need to get the wiring to the battery nice and tucked in. Front grill and headlight bezels. Just small things now. I'll post some more pics as progress continues! __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

10-16-2013, 10:12 PM	#2
1977cheyenne_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Palmdale CA Posts: 303	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) nice man. why not keep the truck?

10-16-2013, 10:18 PM	#4
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Hah! I love that steering wheel! It's a '59 Impala "repro" steering wheel. I picked it up on Ebay a few years ago. I had spent days going through steering wheel threads and came across a photo of a truck with that type of steering wheel. At that point, the search was over! BTW, love your truck! Back in the early days of the build, I used to look at photos of your truck for inspiration. That color is absolutely beautiful! __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

10-16-2013, 10:48 PM	#5
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) PANCHO es muy grando! Glad he's prowling the streets again! I so wish I could give him a good home, but the situation doesn't allow it. Me sad. Glad for you! Enjoy! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-16-2013, 11:02 PM	#6
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Thanks bud! It's been a long journey! __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

10-17-2013, 12:07 AM	#7
Mohammad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New York Posts: 70	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) wonderful truck i like that

10-17-2013, 12:22 AM	#8
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Sweet truck! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

10-17-2013, 12:37 AM	#9
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Heck yeah, I remember Pancho! It's only been a few months since I last read through the thread...figured he was out running around all this time. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-17-2013, 01:24 AM	#10
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Beautiful Truck. I like the steering wheel.

10-17-2013, 07:56 AM	#11
BigMike608 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 432	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) gorgeous truck! __________________ 1977 SWB C10 - "Woodson": 5.3 Vortec LS Swap, 4L60e Trans, 4.5/5 drop

10-17-2013, 09:07 AM	#12
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) 10+ __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

10-17-2013, 09:30 AM	#13
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Good looking truck! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

10-17-2013, 11:33 AM	#14
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Pancho on ebay? Say it ain't so, Wade!!!! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-17-2013, 01:18 PM	#15
rudey737 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 80	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) What are those seats in Pancho? Stock bucket option or are they from another vehicle? __________________ Azulita - 84 Chevy Scottsdale Longbed 305/350

10-17-2013, 05:50 PM	#16
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Beautiful Truck You Spared No Expense To Build, I Remember Following The Build As You Were Building It. I Don't Think I Could Let It Go But I Hope It Goes To A Good Home. Glws.... __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/



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10-18-2013, 12:09 AM	#17
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) thats too bad hope you change your mind....go for another spin! __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-18-2013, 06:07 AM	#18
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Thanks everyone for the comments. Will try to have some more pics up later today. I spent yesterday doing stage two of the polish. Came across a few areas that needed just a wee bit more wet sanding to be perfect. Hoping to finish the final polishing up today. Then three coats of Zaino and get the audio wiring from the firewall to the battery cleaned up. Jonboy - I hear ya. I hate to do it, but business has been slow for quite some time. Rudey - The low back seats were available in 73-77 trucks, as I recall. I picked up a set for sale here on the forum, but one seat the foam was pretty rough. I bought a single seat from Jeff to end up with a matching set. Ordered new seat upholstery, hog clips and recovered them. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

10-18-2013, 11:00 AM	#19
rudey737 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 80	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Thanks, BruthaMan. I just bought an 84 Longbed and I can't get around the fact that there is very little leg room between the stock bench seat and the giant 16" steering wheel. Add my non-tilt steering column to the mix and I'm SOL unless I change any of the above. The seats in your truck are the first buckets that I've liked. The truck looks great. Good luck in the sale. __________________ Azulita - 84 Chevy Scottsdale Longbed 305/350

10-18-2013, 02:06 PM	#20
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Man that's beautiful __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

10-18-2013, 02:32 PM	#21
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Wow, the truck looks amazing, great job!!! Love the engine bay/detailing so far! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-18-2013, 02:39 PM	#22
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Great work! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

10-18-2013, 09:16 PM	#24
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) Good looking truck. Hope it sells well for you. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

10-18-2013, 10:59 PM	#25
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: 78 Silverado - Pancho Lives! (Pics) What power door locks or power window switches are those?

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