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*198ChevyGuy* · 01-12-2011, 12:10 PM

Heres my recent purchase, Since i have no kids, Or girl now i bought this hunk of coal, looking for a diamond. Its a 78 custom deluxe. Didn't really know what i was really gonna churn out yesterday, but i was off work and had bought 10 cans of Rustoleum Primer earlier this week here goes nothing.
front

driver side

rear

She was in a very dilapidated condition when i brought her home a few weeks ago Next is after body repairs and <3 Jasco <3 And about 4 hours of spraying. Yes i realize that the bed still needs sprayed(Using Rusoleum bed liner for it) along with the roof is lacking the last layer of black Primer.

closer shot of the tailgate

Driver side after

Frontish view

and dead on

Still have alot of work to do like level the front bumper, Replace door pins (yes i know they are saggy), Take those god awful mirrors off. And replace them with some of the rounded side sport mirrors, Gotta match my headlights. The paint scheme i am going to Run with is more than likley Metalic Green where the black is and Silver where the gray is. And no worries everyone i might be 26 but i am a rodder at heart. aka no "ballin big rims". Rubber bands are a no no in my book.

*198ChevyGuy* · 01-12-2011, 12:16 PM

My Big Blue after 4 hours of fun

front

driver side

rear

Size profile before Jasco Rust remover/ Primer used. Notice all the Cancer. Poor ole gal needed chemo

The engine compartment was not too bad besides the fact the old guy didnt know what a gasket was.

after cleaning

She was in a very dilapidated condition when i brought her home a few weeks ago Next is after body repairs and <3 Jasco <3 And about 4 hours of spraying. Yes i realize that the bed still needs sprayed(Using Rusoleum bed liner for it) along with the roof is lacking the last layer of black Primer.

closer shot of the tailgate

Driver side after

Frontish view

and dead on

I would appreciate any critiques You have to offer. I'm thinking of doing Black and Hunter Green, Instead of the Blue and white. I haven't seen the color combo And i have been actively searching different paint styles. I also have questions on if we use the short valve covers or tall? or what is better in the long run. Im not looking at the stock options for long. I would like a mild cam and better intake & exhaust.

Figure since im single and have alot of free time since im no longer in the military or supporting a spoiled 20 y/o i should have this project done soon. picking up a slide hammer later today to fix the diverside bed, and Gonna go to town on the front fenders now that i have killed the rust, Its time to replace more metal, So far ive taken care of the inner and outer rocker panels, floor pans, And cab mounts. Anyone else here in oklahoma?

RandyP · 01-12-2011, 01:24 PM

Just up 169 from you, lots of us here in OK actually, be sure to check out our OK section here on the forums.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=176

You must have rattle canned it last week when the temps were above freezing, otherwise you had a sloooooooow day of spraying.

Not sure I seen that truck on CL or not, been watching pretty closely the last few weeks for squares.

*198ChevyGuy* · 01-12-2011, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

Just up 169 from you, lots of us here in OK actually, be sure to check out our OK section here on the forums.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=176

You must have rattle canned it last week when the temps were above freezing, otherwise you had a sloooooooow day of spraying.

Not sure I seen that truck on CL or not, been watching pretty closely the last few weeks for squares.

I didn't get her off CL, I Did alot of work on a guys truck for her. Alot Managed to get it for 200 bucks, rusted all over but been working very diligently over the past few weeks to get her on the road. I personally know where there is a mid 80's SWB at for a cheap price of 650 with straight body. I

f you could point me in the right direction for a decent set of used headers, Valve cover's Maybe carburetor Or Intake manifold, Ya-know bolt ons to take me out of this stock and i mean stock mindset.

RandyP · 01-12-2011, 10:56 PM

I just took some headers off my 87

I think they are laying in what's left of the 73 cab in the shop. I'll look tomorrow for you. I've been looking for a 73-77 stepper. Then again, I look at just about every square that ends up on CL, many of them in person. Not sure why I get my hopes all up for a "nice" truck priced at $400, my idea of minimal rust and straight body and others ideas of it.... seem fairly far apart usually. The last one I went and took a gander at, seems it was imported from like Michigan. I still don't know what was holding the cab on because it sure as heck wasn't the floor!

*198ChevyGuy* · 02-05-2011, 10:43 PM

Been a bit busy

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01-12-2011, 12:10 PM	#1
198ChevyGuy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma Posts: 85	My 1978 custom deluxe Heres my recent purchase, Since i have no kids, Or girl now i bought this hunk of coal, looking for a diamond. Its a 78 custom deluxe. Didn't really know what i was really gonna churn out yesterday, but i was off work and had bought 10 cans of Rustoleum Primer earlier this week here goes nothing. front driver side rear She was in a very dilapidated condition when i brought her home a few weeks ago Next is after body repairs and <3 Jasco <3 And about 4 hours of spraying. Yes i realize that the bed still needs sprayed(Using Rusoleum bed liner for it) along with the roof is lacking the last layer of black Primer. closer shot of the tailgate Driver side after Frontish view and dead on Still have alot of work to do like level the front bumper, Replace door pins (yes i know they are saggy), Take those god awful mirrors off. And replace them with some of the rounded side sport mirrors, Gotta match my headlights. The paint scheme i am going to Run with is more than likley Metalic Green where the black is and Silver where the gray is. And no worries everyone i might be 26 but i am a rodder at heart. aka no "ballin big rims". Rubber bands are a no no in my book.

01-12-2011, 12:16 PM	#2
198ChevyGuy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma Posts: 85	Re: My 1978 custom deluxe My Big Blue after 4 hours of fun front driver side rear Size profile before Jasco Rust remover/ Primer used. Notice all the Cancer. Poor ole gal needed chemo The engine compartment was not too bad besides the fact the old guy didnt know what a gasket was. after cleaning She was in a very dilapidated condition when i brought her home a few weeks ago Next is after body repairs and <3 Jasco <3 And about 4 hours of spraying. Yes i realize that the bed still needs sprayed(Using Rusoleum bed liner for it) along with the roof is lacking the last layer of black Primer. closer shot of the tailgate Driver side after Frontish view and dead on I would appreciate any critiques You have to offer. I'm thinking of doing Black and Hunter Green, Instead of the Blue and white. I haven't seen the color combo And i have been actively searching different paint styles. I also have questions on if we use the short valve covers or tall? or what is better in the long run. Im not looking at the stock options for long. I would like a mild cam and better intake & exhaust. Figure since im single and have alot of free time since im no longer in the military or supporting a spoiled 20 y/o i should have this project done soon. picking up a slide hammer later today to fix the diverside bed, and Gonna go to town on the front fenders now that i have killed the rust, Its time to replace more metal, So far ive taken care of the inner and outer rocker panels, floor pans, And cab mounts. Anyone else here in oklahoma?

01-12-2011, 01:24 PM	#3
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: My 1978 custom deluxe Just up 169 from you, lots of us here in OK actually, be sure to check out our OK section here on the forums. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=176 You must have rattle canned it last week when the temps were above freezing, otherwise you had a sloooooooow day of spraying. Not sure I seen that truck on CL or not, been watching pretty closely the last few weeks for squares. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

01-12-2011, 10:56 PM	#5
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: My 1978 custom deluxe I just took some headers off my 87 I think they are laying in what's left of the 73 cab in the shop. I'll look tomorrow for you. I've been looking for a 73-77 stepper. Then again, I look at just about every square that ends up on CL, many of them in person. Not sure why I get my hopes all up for a "nice" truck priced at $400, my idea of minimal rust and straight body and others ideas of it.... seem fairly far apart usually. The last one I went and took a gander at, seems it was imported from like Michigan. I still don't know what was holding the cab on because it sure as heck wasn't the floor! __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

02-05-2011, 10:43 PM	#6
198ChevyGuy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma Posts: 85	Re: My 1978 custom deluxe Been a bit busy [IMG]http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3102480_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5668060_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3021846_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1913014_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...1_983140_n.jpg[/IMG] the steering wheel from LKQ And the center console i think i paid 6 bucks for the pair [IMG]http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._3307355_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5809398_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5668060_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6067846_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1731814_n.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by 198ChevyGuy; 02-05-2011 at 10:47 PM. Reason: [/IMG]



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