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BigRed · 01-20-2003, 10:58 AM

Well, my buddy and I finally went to pickup the donor truck this weekend. It's a 1978 Chevy 1/2 ton LWB Custom Deluxe. There is no serious rust, just some surface rust. The body is straight, no dents at all!. The cab is totally rust free!

Here's the link for some pictures. I'm going to get some under-the-hood pics later today and will add them to the page.

http://www.shelbournes.net/trucksite/donor_truck.htm

Oh, and here are the pics of my rust.

http://www.shelbournes.net/trucksite/rusty_pics.htm

For anyone that doesn't know, I got this truck to swap the cab onto mine. My floor boards, cab pillars, doors, front fenders, and cab corners are rusted to the point it's not worth fixing. Along with the cab I will also be taking the front fenders, dash cluster, glove box, doors, and front bumper (not shown in pictures) off of the donor to put on mine. This truck is a non-ac truck like mine so some of the heater components may be salvaged too.

My buddy is keeping this truck at his place and will also be taking some parts. We got this truck from a friend of his for FREE! That's the best part about it. Not sure if we'll be parting out what we don't use but will definitely post here if we do.

I'm excited but boy, do I have my work ahead of me now!!!

bigblock73 · 01-20-2003, 11:41 AM

AWESOME!!!!!!

good luck with the swappin!

-Jeff

85Silverado · 01-20-2003, 11:43 AM

I know how that feels with the cab floors and pillars and rockers rusting out....I'm gonna need to get a new cab eventually too....I wish I had a digital camera so you could see the patch job i did on mine...lol

PHOENIX · 01-20-2003, 12:55 PM

Better keep that club on her, you dont want someone running off with your cab

1974ChevyC10 · 01-20-2003, 01:46 PM

when and if you do part it out i want the bed.....i need a new one myself.hopefully ill have the spare money for it if you do.

bigblock73 · 01-20-2003, 01:49 PM

Do I see a silver painted dash bezel??

what were they thinking...

Eddie, I like your "club" comment...especially since the engine is seized!

bigblock73 · 01-20-2003, 01:51 PM

Scott, what is the deal on the 'Burb in tha background??

matt67350 · 01-20-2003, 02:59 PM

Good Luck one the project!
Call if you need help.
Matthew

matt67350 · 01-20-2003, 03:00 PM

That's on the project, Sorry

BigRed · 01-20-2003, 03:38 PM

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Better keep that club on her, you dont want someone running off with your cab

It's funny, when we got there I saw that old rusty club on the wheel and laughed!

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when and if you do part it out i want the bed.....i need a new one myself.hopefully ill have the spare money for it if you do.

I'm not sure if my buddy is going to use the bed or not, but if he doesn't I'll keep you in mind! It will be a slow process though, I can tell you that.

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Do I see a silver painted dash bezel??

I laughed at that too! The guy went silver paint crazy! Did you notice that the door handles are silver? He didn't worry with masking, he just sprayed the handle and a big spot around it!

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Scott, what is the deal on the 'Burb in tha background??

That's my buddy's 'burb. That's what we used to tow the truck back. It's a '75 4wd with 33s (I think) and a slight lift. He told me that if he ever finds a blazer that he likes, he's going to sell it. He's a big 4by nut.

Matt, thanks for the offer! We may give you a call when we're ready to take that cab off! That should be fun.

Sorry I couldn't make it by this weekend but as you can tell I was pretty busy. I'm wanting to swap those driveshafts out and fix the yoke so I don't have to back into every parking spot to keep from leaking everywhere.

Also, I just added some more pics of the truck. They're mostly engine pics. Not much to look at. We think it threw a rod. There's a nice hole in the oil pan.

chevy68388 · 01-20-2003, 11:42 PM

bigred i have a ??? for ya why isnt my truck on your web site is it not good enough for u or somthin lol no im playin but hey if i shot u a nice pic of would u put it on your site

79BIG10 · 01-21-2003, 03:36 AM

Nice donor truck for sure Scott. Much easier to see them there than on the camera

Let me know when and I'll hopefully be able to help you with the swap.

BigRed · 01-21-2003, 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by chevy68388
bigred i have a ??? for ya why isnt my truck on your web site is it not good enough for u or somthin lol no im playin but hey if i shot u a nice pic of would u put it on your site

Yes, please send me a pic. I need some nice 4bys on there!

01-20-2003, 10:58 AM	#1
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Got the donor truck!! Well, my buddy and I finally went to pickup the donor truck this weekend. It's a 1978 Chevy 1/2 ton LWB Custom Deluxe. There is no serious rust, just some surface rust. The body is straight, no dents at all!. The cab is totally rust free! Here's the link for some pictures. I'm going to get some under-the-hood pics later today and will add them to the page. http://www.shelbournes.net/trucksite/donor_truck.htm Oh, and here are the pics of my rust. http://www.shelbournes.net/trucksite/rusty_pics.htm For anyone that doesn't know, I got this truck to swap the cab onto mine. My floor boards, cab pillars, doors, front fenders, and cab corners are rusted to the point it's not worth fixing. Along with the cab I will also be taking the front fenders, dash cluster, glove box, doors, and front bumper (not shown in pictures) off of the donor to put on mine. This truck is a non-ac truck like mine so some of the heater components may be salvaged too. My buddy is keeping this truck at his place and will also be taking some parts. We got this truck from a friend of his for FREE! That's the best part about it. Not sure if we'll be parting out what we don't use but will definitely post here if we do. I'm excited but boy, do I have my work ahead of me now!!! __________________ Scott Shelbourne Last edited by BigRed; 01-20-2003 at 11:56 AM.

01-20-2003, 11:43 AM	#3
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	I know how that feels with the cab floors and pillars and rockers rusting out....I'm gonna need to get a new cab eventually too....I wish I had a digital camera so you could see the patch job i did on mine...lol __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

01-20-2003, 12:55 PM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Better keep that club on her, you dont want someone running off with your cab __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-20-2003, 01:46 PM	#5
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	when and if you do part it out i want the bed.....i need a new one myself.hopefully ill have the spare money for it if you do. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

01-20-2003, 02:59 PM	#8
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	Good Luck one the project! Call if you need help. Matthew __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

01-20-2003, 11:41 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	AWESOME!!!!!! good luck with the swappin! -Jeff

01-20-2003, 01:49 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Do I see a silver painted dash bezel?? what were they thinking... Eddie, I like your "club" comment...especially since the engine is seized!

01-20-2003, 01:51 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Scott, what is the deal on the 'Burb in tha background??

01-20-2003, 03:00 PM	#9
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	That's on the project, Sorry __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

01-20-2003, 11:42 PM	#11
chevy68388 king $h!t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: spring valley/ohio/usa Posts: 416	bigred i have a ??? for ya why isnt my truck on your web site is it not good enough for u or somthin lol no im playin but hey if i shot u a nice pic of would u put it on your site __________________ j dawg the 86 allmost done 357/700r4/lifted 9/dana44 front ten bolt rear/3.73 gears/35s

01-21-2003, 03:36 AM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Nice donor truck for sure Scott. Much easier to see them there than on the camera Let me know when and I'll hopefully be able to help you with the swap. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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