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**texassquarebodies** · 02-24-2008, 06:10 AM

I have got this pretty clean 1979 lwb body I have had since I was 15 years old, I am 32 now.... It only has about 58k orig miles. It was a 350 oldsmobile diesel truck. I have moved it several times over the years and there was always that one day I would get to it. That day has come.

I have trucks all over the place, so I needed a good parts truck to go with it. Parts got robbed off it over the years and never replaced. So, I got a 1977 lwb with a blown 350 motor a while back on Craigslist and parted mostly the body out. So Its got a really nice chassis. 12 bolt 3:73 posi, a lot of new front suspension parts and its a heavy half. No saggy springs or anything......
sits up like a new pair of tits.

I am just going to put my 79 body on the 77 chassis. I am putting the body on another chassis because its already gas, has all the wires I need, and hasn't been sitting 17 years!!!! I have a lift and air tools, so its not too bad.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-24-2008, 06:21 AM

those trucks look great in pics.. shame they both cant be restored and ran but looks like a nice start to a project... keep us updated

6772fan · 02-24-2008, 07:39 AM

Tony, glad to see you;re ready to get into it. For the other board members, Tony is a stand-up guy who I've been to see several times and he always has what I'm looking for. In fact I always find more than I need, but you know how that goes. If you're anywhere nearby I highly recommend getting with him and going by his place. Keep us posted on the progress Tony.

**texassquarebodies** · 02-24-2008, 08:46 AM

Thanks, 6772fan.....Gary. Its always cool when you come over. I could B.S. with ya all day. I want to see that 85' you are working on one of these days!!!! Its nice to talk to some one who has similar tastes in trucks as I do.

72BlckButy · 02-24-2008, 08:24 AM

Great looking trucks!

**N2TRUX** · 02-24-2008, 08:42 PM

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those trucks look great in pics.. shame they both cant be restored

Bob he has a yard full of trucks, and some are nicer than those. You have to remeber this is Texas. We throw rusty trucks away...

streetstar · 02-24-2008, 10:50 PM

Looks like a good project man, with all those resources and materials at your disposal, you should make short work of it

02-24-2008, 06:10 AM	#1
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	New old project I have got this pretty clean 1979 lwb body I have had since I was 15 years old, I am 32 now.... It only has about 58k orig miles. It was a 350 oldsmobile diesel truck. I have moved it several times over the years and there was always that one day I would get to it. That day has come. I have trucks all over the place, so I needed a good parts truck to go with it. Parts got robbed off it over the years and never replaced. So, I got a 1977 lwb with a blown 350 motor a while back on Craigslist and parted mostly the body out. So Its got a really nice chassis. 12 bolt 3:73 posi, a lot of new front suspension parts and its a heavy half. No saggy springs or anything...... sits up like a new pair of tits. I am just going to put my 79 body on the 77 chassis. I am putting the body on another chassis because its already gas, has all the wires I need, and hasn't been sitting 17 years!!!! I have a lift and air tools, so its not too bad. Attached Images __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

02-24-2008, 06:21 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: New old project those trucks look great in pics.. shame they both cant be restored and ran but looks like a nice start to a project... keep us updated __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-24-2008, 07:39 AM	#3
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: New old project Tony, glad to see you;re ready to get into it. For the other board members, Tony is a stand-up guy who I've been to see several times and he always has what I'm looking for. In fact I always find more than I need, but you know how that goes. If you're anywhere nearby I highly recommend getting with him and going by his place. Keep us posted on the progress Tony. __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

02-24-2008, 08:46 AM	#4
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: New old project Thanks, 6772fan.....Gary. Its always cool when you come over. I could B.S. with ya all day. I want to see that 85' you are working on one of these days!!!! Its nice to talk to some one who has similar tastes in trucks as I do. __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

02-24-2008, 08:24 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New old project Great looking trucks! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 02-24-2008 at 08:25 AM.

02-24-2008, 10:50 PM	#7
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: New old project Looks like a good project man, with all those resources and materials at your disposal, you should make short work of it __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

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