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KQQL IT · 09-18-2018, 01:31 AM

My brother has our pops '78 stepper.
After 40 years of use and abuse, well more like 30 years 4 of which where by a high school kid.
Dad passed in '07 and it has sat ever since.

Well a few weeks ago we decided it was time.
And then this happened.

KQQL IT · 09-18-2018, 01:47 AM

And upon further inspection the '78 frame didnt fare to well.
Cracked by steering box which we expected.
But was nearly broke in half by the crossmember
And around the rear shock pins.

**Palf70Step** · 09-18-2018, 02:40 PM

Hmmmmmmm little bit more than a clean and buff out.

You should be able to find a decent replacement frame if you don't want to weld that one up. Nice start on it, square steps are great rides. Be looking forward to seeing your progress on it.

KQQL IT · 09-18-2018, 03:21 PM

We have a replacement frame as of last weekend.
I got the photos in the wrong order.
Frame was built in 11-76 so should be a straightforward swap.

KQQL IT · 09-18-2018, 03:27 PM

Also have NOS Doors and fenders for it too

**Palf70Step** · 09-18-2018, 03:36 PM

KQQL IT · 09-18-2018, 03:40 PM

Found a few more before it was blown apart.

Some neat details that made it a pre runner

**Palf70Step** · 09-18-2018, 09:41 PM

Very nice...looking forward to seeing it's resurrection!

KQQL IT · 09-18-2018, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice...looking forward to seeing it's resurrection!

Me too.
Glad my brother has finally decided to redo this truck.
My father me and my brother have owned it at one point.
I own his '68 as well just bought it back a year ago.

bigblock73 · 09-19-2018, 01:36 PM

I'm liking this Brad, keep us posted!

09-18-2018, 01:31 AM	#1
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Jumped in feet 1st My brother has our pops '78 stepper. After 40 years of use and abuse, well more like 30 years 4 of which where by a high school kid. Dad passed in '07 and it has sat ever since. Well a few weeks ago we decided it was time. And then this happened. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

09-18-2018, 01:47 AM	#2
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Jumped in feet 1st And upon further inspection the '78 frame didnt fare to well. Cracked by steering box which we expected. But was nearly broke in half by the crossmember And around the rear shock pins. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

09-18-2018, 02:40 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Re: Jumped in feet 1st Hmmmmmmm little bit more than a clean and buff out. You should be able to find a decent replacement frame if you don't want to weld that one up. Nice start on it, square steps are great rides. Be looking forward to seeing your progress on it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-18-2018, 03:21 PM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Jumped in feet 1st We have a replacement frame as of last weekend. I got the photos in the wrong order. Frame was built in 11-76 so should be a straightforward swap. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

09-18-2018, 03:27 PM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Jumped in feet 1st Also have NOS Doors and fenders for it too __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

09-18-2018, 03:36 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Re: Jumped in feet 1st __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-18-2018, 03:40 PM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Jumped in feet 1st Found a few more before it was blown apart. Some neat details that made it a pre runner Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 09-19-2018 at 06:32 PM.

09-18-2018, 09:41 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Re: Jumped in feet 1st Very nice...looking forward to seeing it's resurrection! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-19-2018, 01:36 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Jumped in feet 1st I'm liking this Brad, keep us posted! __________________ 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



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