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benscool1 · 01-24-2004, 01:57 AM

My friend and I are thinking about buying this 78 UPS truck about 30 miles from me so we can us it as a party bus. Its got a 6cyl and 4spd but I haven't got an answer whether or not the thing runs, if it doesn't run then its not even worth the time so I won't worry about it, but hopefully it will. No title but I hope we can get one for it. Two questions: First, It has a bad steering box, will one from a 3/4 or 1 ton Chevy pickup truck of that same generation(73-87) work as a replacement? And second, how hard would it be/how would I go about getting a new title? Let me know.

Thanks,
- Ben

Prerunner1982 · 01-24-2004, 02:47 AM

that would be cool... chop it, lower it.... put some 20" custom flame paint... build 350...

benscool1 · 01-24-2004, 05:47 PM

LOL, yeah, like that one awhile back in truckin? That would be tight be we don't have that kind of a budjet, me might put some newer 1 ton wheels on it so it sits lower, but that would be about the only mod in that area. I'm gonna custom make a side-pipe exhaust for it, just cuz it would be funny/cool looking. Basically its just gonna be a party bus. I went and saw it this morning, its pretty cool, needs a battery, steering box, and an ignition cylinder. So if anybody has either of the last 2 that they want to sell, I'm wanting to buy. The owner of it said the ignition out of a chevy van of that same body-style would work, but it can't be the one that goes into the column. Its pretty cool on the inside, the dash is like all in the middle of it and everything, its gonna be fun, I made a deal with him so hopefully by the end of this week it'll be in my driveway. Let me know.

Thanks,
- Ben

Lynx · 01-24-2004, 08:20 PM

Your neighbours are going to LOVE it!!

remember pics are manditory when you get it!

Blue Beard · 01-24-2004, 11:42 PM

Someone had the same thoughts on a 66 International Step Van I just acquired...

ItsNotABlazer · 01-25-2004, 12:52 AM

How about something like this for such a party ride? And its only @ $250 now

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

Brad

*1FaastC10* · 01-25-2004, 12:56 AM

is this the truck in question? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6783

benscool1 · 01-25-2004, 09:53 PM

Yep, thats the one C10, real beauty ain't she? lol I'm only about 25 miles from the place so I went and looked at it, got a good laugh. It would be a fun project, no doubt about it, looks like I got outbid though...Oh well, maybe I'll bid again later on. That 64 step van would be pretty cool to trick out.

And Lynx, I can't believe my neighbors haven't complained about all the crap out behind the garage from my truck already, not to mention the old dodge conversion van out there, so I'm thinkin if this doesn't get some complaints, nothing will. Hopefully I'll get it, my friend already ordered an ignition for it, lol.

- Ben

stepside454 · 01-25-2004, 10:22 PM

in my Sanderson headers catalog there is a slammed & flammed UPS truck that UPS uses for some of the shows...its sweet

Moloko · 01-26-2004, 10:36 AM

Paint it brown, roll up to Summit Racing, say you're there for the daily pickup

KShortell · 01-27-2004, 01:03 PM

Ha!

benscool1 · 01-27-2004, 08:41 PM

lol, think they'd buy it?

elwood · 01-28-2004, 12:45 AM

I might be mistaken, but didn't alot of those come with the Ford 300ci inline 6 with the borg-warner t-18 4 speed? I know alot of the Holsum bread trucks were set up that way.

Any way you look at it, thats a tight project!:p

benscool1 · 01-28-2004, 07:01 PM

Damn, my friend only wanted to go up to about $350 or so, and we didn't think that would be a problem, you know, a couple of 15 year olds are the only wants stupid enough to want somethin like this. Well now its up to $620 so I guess I'm out.

01-24-2004, 01:57 AM	#1
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	1978 Ex-UPS Truck My friend and I are thinking about buying this 78 UPS truck about 30 miles from me so we can us it as a party bus. Its got a 6cyl and 4spd but I haven't got an answer whether or not the thing runs, if it doesn't run then its not even worth the time so I won't worry about it, but hopefully it will. No title but I hope we can get one for it. Two questions: First, It has a bad steering box, will one from a 3/4 or 1 ton Chevy pickup truck of that same generation(73-87) work as a replacement? And second, how hard would it be/how would I go about getting a new title? Let me know. Thanks, - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

01-24-2004, 02:47 AM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	that would be cool... chop it, lower it.... put some 20" custom flame paint... build 350... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-24-2004, 05:47 PM	#3
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	LOL, yeah, like that one awhile back in truckin? That would be tight be we don't have that kind of a budjet, me might put some newer 1 ton wheels on it so it sits lower, but that would be about the only mod in that area. I'm gonna custom make a side-pipe exhaust for it, just cuz it would be funny/cool looking. Basically its just gonna be a party bus. I went and saw it this morning, its pretty cool, needs a battery, steering box, and an ignition cylinder. So if anybody has either of the last 2 that they want to sell, I'm wanting to buy. The owner of it said the ignition out of a chevy van of that same body-style would work, but it can't be the one that goes into the column. Its pretty cool on the inside, the dash is like all in the middle of it and everything, its gonna be fun, I made a deal with him so hopefully by the end of this week it'll be in my driveway. Let me know. Thanks, - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

01-24-2004, 08:20 PM	#4
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Your neighbours are going to LOVE it!! remember pics are manditory when you get it! __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

01-24-2004, 11:42 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Someone had the same thoughts on a 66 International Step Van I just acquired... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-25-2004, 12:52 AM	#6
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	How about something like this for such a party ride? And its only @ $250 now http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

01-25-2004, 12:56 AM	#7
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	is this the truck in question? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6783

01-25-2004, 09:53 PM	#8
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Yep, thats the one C10, real beauty ain't she? lol I'm only about 25 miles from the place so I went and looked at it, got a good laugh. It would be a fun project, no doubt about it, looks like I got outbid though...Oh well, maybe I'll bid again later on. That 64 step van would be pretty cool to trick out. And Lynx, I can't believe my neighbors haven't complained about all the crap out behind the garage from my truck already, not to mention the old dodge conversion van out there, so I'm thinkin if this doesn't get some complaints, nothing will. Hopefully I'll get it, my friend already ordered an ignition for it, lol. - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

01-25-2004, 10:22 PM	#9
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	in my Sanderson headers catalog there is a slammed & flammed UPS truck that UPS uses for some of the shows...its sweet __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

01-26-2004, 10:36 AM	#10
Moloko Hoarding Rusty Objects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 267	Paint it brown, roll up to Summit Racing, say you're there for the daily pickup __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 1994 GMC Yukon Follow me on Youtube! - http://www.youtube.com/user/FuelInjectionSucks

01-27-2004, 01:03 PM	#11
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 728	Ha! __________________ Semper Paratus

01-27-2004, 08:41 PM	#12
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	lol, think they'd buy it? __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

01-28-2004, 12:45 AM	#13
elwood Keep it gangsta! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peoria, Arizona (Phoenix Area) Posts: 102	I might be mistaken, but didn't alot of those come with the Ford 300ci inline 6 with the borg-warner t-18 4 speed? I know alot of the Holsum bread trucks were set up that way. Any way you look at it, thats a tight project!:p __________________ 1984 K5 Blazer 305-NP208-700R4 Ex Police Unit It's old school, but moves along nicely... '78 C-20 - SOLD

01-28-2004, 07:01 PM	#14
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Damn, my friend only wanted to go up to about $350 or so, and we didn't think that would be a problem, you know, a couple of 15 year olds are the only wants stupid enough to want somethin like this. Well now its up to $620 so I guess I'm out. __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71



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