12v '78 crew cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kustomitch · 01-18-2018, 03:06 PM

I posted about this truck last year when I bought it. It had been sitting in someone's yard for ten years and I always wanted to buy it. Last year they put a for sale sign on it and I bought it, got it running and drove it home. Plans were to restore it but i ended up driving it every day, after I did floor pans and rockers. I put over 10,000 miles on it and now that it's winter it's time for that restoration. I'm currently fixing all the rust and doing the interior with leather and nos plaid materail. After I'm finished with that it will be going to Peak diesel here in town for the 12v Cummins swap. I'll post more pictures later on.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-18-2018, 07:45 PM

Very nice truck you have there. The 12v swap will be well worth it!

STOCKISH · 01-18-2018, 08:07 PM

Nice! Look forward to the 12v swap

Kustomitch · 01-18-2018, 09:10 PM

Thanks guys. Here's some pictures of when I did the floors, rockers, carpet, 73-4 grill, and when I blew the original engine and swapped it out for another 350.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-18-2018, 11:45 PM

That's my favorite grill! I hope I can fit the intercooler and AC condenser behind mine like I want to on my 76 when I go to the 73/74 grill.

Kustomitch · 01-19-2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That's my favorite grill! I hope I can fit the intercooler and AC condenser behind mine like I want to on my 76 when I go to the 73/74 grill.

Mine too. I don't have the AC to deal with but getting the intercooler and radiator in there is one of my next battles.

Kustomitch · 01-19-2018, 09:44 AM

Some pictures of the rust repair in progress. I'll be adding all the side moldings and possibly painting the center to match the wheels I had powdercoated.

Kustomitch · 01-19-2018, 10:11 AM

And some shots of what's going on with the interior. I didn't want to take the front seat apart because it was in such good shape so I'll save that for another truck. I picked up another seat that's in really rough shape that I'm going to save.

Kustomitch · 01-19-2018, 10:14 AM

I was able to find this NOS vinyl on eBay. It matches the truck perfectly.

Kustomitch · 01-19-2018, 03:57 PM

Progress on the doors. Someone really butchered these things before.

SparkyRnD · 01-20-2018, 12:50 PM

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focusedontheprize · 01-21-2018, 10:40 AM

That last picture in your first post, Destiny USA, were you at Syracuse Nationals?

Kustomitch · 01-21-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

That last picture in your first post, Destiny USA, were you at Syracuse Nationals?

Yes we go every year

Kustomitch · 01-24-2018, 03:05 PM

Finished up the dash last night. Wrapped in Relicate leather.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-24-2018, 08:39 PM

That dash pad looks awesome! Where did you get the cover at for it? That is the color I'm going to with my 76 if I ever get to it.

Kustomitch · 01-25-2018, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That dash pad looks awesome! Where did you get the cover at for it? That is the color I'm going to with my 76 if I ever get to it.

Thanks! I do custom upholstery. I made and installed the cover.

phillipm · 01-25-2018, 06:04 PM

Wow. That cover turned out awesome.

erichevy · 01-26-2018, 01:02 PM

Awesome truck... and that dash pad is fantastic! Great work. Can't wait to see the rest of it.

daddyjeep · 01-26-2018, 03:15 PM

That cover is really nice. I have been pondering the thought of learning how to do that so I can make a cover like that. Maybe not quite as nice as that, but I think it would be fun to try.

Kustomitch · 01-26-2018, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by phillipm

Wow. That cover turned out awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by erichevy

Awesome truck... and that dash pad is fantastic! Great work. Can't wait to see the rest of it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

That cover is really nice. I have been pondering the thought of learning how to do that so I can make a cover like that. Maybe not quite as nice as that, but I think it would be fun to try.

Thanks guys. It’s fun, but not easy!

Kustomitch · 01-27-2018, 07:25 PM

Got all the new body mounts today and started cleaning up the engine while the head is at the machine shop

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-29-2018, 07:21 PM

A 7.3 in front of a CR truck. Put it in.

Kustomitch · 02-08-2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

A 7.3 in front of a CR truck. Put it in.

Haha it might need it, that truck hasn’t run in a long time.

Kustomitch · 02-08-2018, 02:54 PM

More body work. Finally finishing everything up.

Kustomitch · 02-10-2018, 12:33 PM

Old stuff coming out today to make room for the Cummins stuff

01-18-2018, 03:06 PM	#1
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	12v '78 crew cab I posted about this truck last year when I bought it. It had been sitting in someone's yard for ten years and I always wanted to buy it. Last year they put a for sale sign on it and I bought it, got it running and drove it home. Plans were to restore it but i ended up driving it every day, after I did floor pans and rockers. I put over 10,000 miles on it and now that it's winter it's time for that restoration. I'm currently fixing all the rust and doing the interior with leather and nos plaid materail. After I'm finished with that it will be going to Peak diesel here in town for the 12v Cummins swap. I'll post more pictures later on. Attached Images

01-18-2018, 07:45 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Very nice truck you have there. The 12v swap will be well worth it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-18-2018, 08:07 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Nice! Look forward to the 12v swap __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-18-2018, 09:10 PM	#4
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Thanks guys. Here's some pictures of when I did the floors, rockers, carpet, 73-4 grill, and when I blew the original engine and swapped it out for another 350. Attached Images

01-18-2018, 11:45 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 12v '78 crew cab That's my favorite grill! I hope I can fit the intercooler and AC condenser behind mine like I want to on my 76 when I go to the 73/74 grill. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-19-2018, 09:44 AM	#7
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Some pictures of the rust repair in progress. I'll be adding all the side moldings and possibly painting the center to match the wheels I had powdercoated. Attached Images

01-19-2018, 10:11 AM	#8
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab And some shots of what's going on with the interior. I didn't want to take the front seat apart because it was in such good shape so I'll save that for another truck. I picked up another seat that's in really rough shape that I'm going to save. Attached Images

01-19-2018, 10:14 AM	#9
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab I was able to find this NOS vinyl on eBay. It matches the truck perfectly. Attached Images

01-19-2018, 03:57 PM	#10
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Progress on the doors. Someone really butchered these things before. Attached Images

01-20-2018, 12:50 PM	#11
SparkyRnD Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: acworth georgia Posts: 890	Re: 12v '78 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617025 We make bolt-in custom / conversion radiators for your application, right here in the USA using domestically sourced materials. Each radiator is built by hand and we use dual 1" thick cores, for a total core thickness of 2" (same overall thickness as a brass & copper 4-core). We NEVER charge extra for engine swap port locations, steam ports or built-in transmission coolers. We are a Gold Vendor and support this forum, and offer a forum-member discount ($25 off a radiator / $20 off fan & shroud package). Retail price is $470, and members of this forum get a discounted price of $450. Hit me up with any questions or for a quote. __________________ www.RnDFabrication.com Custom Radiators, Valve Covers and Overflow Tanks

01-21-2018, 10:40 AM	#12
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: 12v '78 crew cab That last picture in your first post, Destiny USA, were you at Syracuse Nationals? __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

01-24-2018, 03:05 PM	#14
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Finished up the dash last night. Wrapped in Relicate leather. Attached Images

01-24-2018, 08:39 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 12v '78 crew cab That dash pad looks awesome! Where did you get the cover at for it? That is the color I'm going to with my 76 if I ever get to it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-25-2018, 06:04 PM	#17
phillipm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 465	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Wow. That cover turned out awesome.

01-26-2018, 01:02 PM	#18
erichevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Marshall Michigan Posts: 72	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Awesome truck... and that dash pad is fantastic! Great work. Can't wait to see the rest of it. __________________ 1979 GMC C35 - Farm Work Truck 1986 GMC C25 Crew Cab 1987 SWB R10



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01-26-2018, 03:15 PM	#19
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: 12v '78 crew cab That cover is really nice. I have been pondering the thought of learning how to do that so I can make a cover like that. Maybe not quite as nice as that, but I think it would be fun to try. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

01-27-2018, 07:25 PM	#21
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Got all the new body mounts today and started cleaning up the engine while the head is at the machine shop Attached Images

01-29-2018, 07:21 PM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 12v '78 crew cab A 7.3 in front of a CR truck. Put it in. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-08-2018, 02:54 PM	#24
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab More body work. Finally finishing everything up. Attached Images

02-10-2018, 12:33 PM	#25
Kustomitch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Monson MA Posts: 54	Re: 12v '78 crew cab Old stuff coming out today to make room for the Cummins stuff Attached Images

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