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hiway · 11-05-2006, 08:27 AM

Been lurking around here for a while. 40 yr old father of 4 from Arkansas. Lots of Chevy trucks in my past. (other brands too) Finally got ahold of my "dream truck" in June. It's a 1979 SWB Silverado with 454/400/3:43 posi combo. White w/blue guts. Fairly straight and preserved. Some motor mods and still wearing ralleys. I'm DESPERATELY looking for the big ten decals for the bed sides and and light/medium blue floor mats to cover my carpet. Might also change the carpet as it's the wrong color and doesn't match the door bottoms. Will post pictures as soon as I get a digital camera! Great forum you've got going here. Hiway

hiway · 11-05-2006, 08:33 AM

Oh...special props to boatpuller and n2trux in particullar... that is exactually the look I want.

68Stepbed · 11-05-2006, 10:41 AM

Welcome to the board hiway. Sounds like a great project. Lookin forward to seeing the pics.

Where exactly is Enola? I used to live in Jonesboro.

**Palf70Step** · 11-05-2006, 10:47 AM

Welcome to the board. There is a lot of good ideas and great folks flosting around here. Hope we hear more from you and get to see pictures of your truck!!

mySAVIOReigns · 11-05-2006, 10:55 AM

Welcome!

84slopwaggin · 11-05-2006, 11:12 AM

Hiway. This is a great board full of great helpful people. There are several companys that sell the carpet(Chevy Duty, Year One, LMC, Summit,etc.). I think one of the board members, as well, sells carpet probably cheaper cost than the ones I listed. The decals might be found on Ebay. The Big10 logo seems rare remanufactored. You can probably score some from the salvage yards in decent shape and do a little touchup work to bring them back to life. I'm in No. Little Rock. Good Luck with the project.

hiway · 11-05-2006, 12:01 PM

Thanks guys. I've been all over the net looking for the Big 10 decals...no luck yet. And I read on here somewhere that a board member has the carpet kit. I'll def. give them first shot. Enola is north-ish from Conway. I work in Maumelle and the bride works in LR. You guys will have to keep me up on the events for our area. Haven't done any shows since the late 80's. Haven't got entry material but would like to attend some with my boys to get them interested. Is it better if I become a paying member here?

Grande Rojo · 11-05-2006, 01:29 PM

Hello!!! from Missouri

krue · 11-05-2006, 01:37 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Subscribing will allow you to post Wanted To Buy and For Sale ads on the parts boards (which is the only place those posts are allowed). Click on the link in my sig for more info.

**N2TRUX** · 11-05-2006, 08:44 PM

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...special props to boatpuller and n2trux in particular... that is exactly the look I want.

Welcome to the forum hiway. It sounds like you have a really sweet combo to work with. I'm glad to hear my truck played a truck in your inspiration.

Try LMC for those decals. Check with Capt Kaos on the carpet. He can make you a good deal on ACC kits which is one of the best replacement brands out there...

84 400 · 11-05-2006, 08:55 PM

wlcome and sounds like you got one heck of a truck in your hands with alot of potental. Good luck on it and I think if you are really into these and come across stuff alot for them being a paying member is great. i have been meaning to join for a while but have not got around to it yet.

6772fan · 11-05-2006, 09:04 PM

A hearty welcome to you from the great state of Texas!

84slopwaggin · 11-05-2006, 09:51 PM

I'll keep you posted on the shows I hear or read about. They are posted in the classifieds usually in the antique auto section. Happy BIG10 decal hunting.

SmittySmith · 11-06-2006, 12:38 AM

Welcome to the forum Hiway.. you won't find a better group to hang with!
~Smitty

Captkaos · 11-06-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Check with Capt Kaos on the carpet. He can make you a good deal on ACC kits which is one of the best replacement brands out there...

Thanks Ken. Hiway, just shoot me an email webmaster@73-87chevytrucks.com on the carpet or a PM me here.

11-05-2006, 08:27 AM	#1
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Newby. A little about myself. Been lurking around here for a while. 40 yr old father of 4 from Arkansas. Lots of Chevy trucks in my past. (other brands too) Finally got ahold of my "dream truck" in June. It's a 1979 SWB Silverado with 454/400/3:43 posi combo. White w/blue guts. Fairly straight and preserved. Some motor mods and still wearing ralleys. I'm DESPERATELY looking for the big ten decals for the bed sides and and light/medium blue floor mats to cover my carpet. Might also change the carpet as it's the wrong color and doesn't match the door bottoms. Will post pictures as soon as I get a digital camera! Great forum you've got going here. Hiway __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

11-05-2006, 08:33 AM	#2
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: Newby. A little about myself. Oh...special props to boatpuller and n2trux in particullar... that is exactually the look I want. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

11-05-2006, 10:41 AM	#3
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Newby. A little about myself. Welcome to the board hiway. Sounds like a great project. Lookin forward to seeing the pics. Where exactly is Enola? I used to live in Jonesboro. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-05-2006, 10:47 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,489	Re: Newby. A little about myself. Welcome to the board. There is a lot of good ideas and great folks flosting around here. Hope we hear more from you and get to see pictures of your truck!! __________________ 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!

11-05-2006, 10:55 AM	#5
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Re: Newby. A little about myself. Welcome! __________________ Website Here -Stephen 1985 Chevy Silverado, 1/2 ton

11-05-2006, 11:12 AM	#6
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Newby. A little about myself. Hiway. This is a great board full of great helpful people. There are several companys that sell the carpet(Chevy Duty, Year One, LMC, Summit,etc.). I think one of the board members, as well, sells carpet probably cheaper cost than the ones I listed. The decals might be found on Ebay. The Big10 logo seems rare remanufactored. You can probably score some from the salvage yards in decent shape and do a little touchup work to bring them back to life. I'm in No. Little Rock. Good Luck with the project.

11-05-2006, 12:01 PM	#7
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: Newby. A little about myself. Thanks guys. I've been all over the net looking for the Big 10 decals...no luck yet. And I read on here somewhere that a board member has the carpet kit. I'll def. give them first shot. Enola is north-ish from Conway. I work in Maumelle and the bride works in LR. You guys will have to keep me up on the events for our area. Haven't done any shows since the late 80's. Haven't got entry material but would like to attend some with my boys to get them interested. Is it better if I become a paying member here? __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

11-05-2006, 01:29 PM	#8
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: Newby. A little about myself. Hello!!! from Missouri __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

11-05-2006, 01:37 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Newby. A little about myself. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Subscribing will allow you to post Wanted To Buy and For Sale ads on the parts boards (which is the only place those posts are allowed). Click on the link in my sig for more info. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-05-2006, 08:55 PM	#11
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Newby. A little about myself. wlcome and sounds like you got one heck of a truck in your hands with alot of potental. Good luck on it and I think if you are really into these and come across stuff alot for them being a paying member is great. i have been meaning to join for a while but have not got around to it yet. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

11-05-2006, 09:04 PM	#12
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Newby. A little about myself. A hearty welcome to you from the great state of Texas! __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

11-05-2006, 09:51 PM	#13
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Newby. A little about myself. I'll keep you posted on the shows I hear or read about. They are posted in the classifieds usually in the antique auto section. Happy BIG10 decal hunting.

11-06-2006, 12:38 AM	#14
SmittySmith '82 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 82	Re: Newby. A little about myself. Welcome to the forum Hiway.. you won't find a better group to hang with! ~Smitty



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