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75Chevy90Kawi · 10-26-2004, 02:01 AM

this is my first post here, just thought i'd start out by showin off a lil bit. just got my first car a couple days ago....

1975 chevy silverado 1/2 ton all "done up"
basically the only original part of the engine is the block, which has about 98100 miles on it. everything else is from a crate 383 stroker with <2k miles on it. rebuilt tranny along with the engine. and of course, dual 2 1/2" flowmasters out the back for that oh-so-sweet sound. all original interior and paint, (although an extra layer of clear was added for shine/protection). pushes about 450+ horsepower. all of this on some nice chrome 22's. stock height (trucks were made to go UP not DOWN, unless of course its a roadster). other little details like a chrome front bumper. i'll be getting some line-x for the bed to protect it, chrome rear bumper to match the front, and some paint touch up to perfect it. maybe set the rear up about 2 or so inches to make it sit real pretty. blast to drive (even if it drinks a gallon of premium for every 8-12 miles) and gets a lot of looks and compliments.

what do you think?

Mitch

Kurt L · 10-26-2004, 05:43 AM

nice truck.welcome with your first post.where do you hail from?

BodyShopDropOut12 · 10-26-2004, 05:43 AM

Welcome to the board from Ohio.

Very nice ride! That things in excellent condition. How much did you score that one for?

HeavyD · 10-26-2004, 05:59 AM

Nice truck..all the ones from the 70's in my area are all destroyed my rust. What color is the truck? I am thinking of going a light metallic green and wondered about 1976 Chev medium lime metallic...is yours this same color?
Thanks.

Blue Beard · 10-26-2004, 08:16 AM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State...

Good looking truck, looks fully loaded.

R 78 PROJECT · 10-26-2004, 10:16 AM

Welcome from TEXAS,
Put your location you may find that theres members in your area that can help you out.
A sweet start,nice truck!!!

**N2TRUX** · 10-26-2004, 10:22 AM

Welcome to the forum Mitch. I think you have a super nice truck. Take a look around and enjoy the site. Don't hesitate to ask questions or offer input.....

I'm going to copy this to the 73-87 forum. I know the guys there may not get to the picture forum often. I don't want them to miss this truck....

Ric83 · 10-26-2004, 10:45 AM

Wow, very nice truck!!

80BIG10 · 10-26-2004, 11:09 AM

Nice set-up!

bigblock73 · 10-26-2004, 12:08 PM

Nice truck Mitch, I love the color combo on it too (different but cool)!!

Welcome to the board from MN.

**Palf70Step** · 10-26-2004, 12:39 PM

Welcome from south Mississippi. Good looking truck.

Cheesewagon · 10-26-2004, 06:25 PM

Hi welcome from Northern Ohio. Very nice looking truck you have there.

75Chevy90Kawi · 10-26-2004, 06:26 PM

thanks for the compliments guys. to answer some of your questions i'm from marysville washington, and i picked up the truck for 8k. it was for sale by an 18 year old kid who had done it as a project (put in about 10k$ and paid about 4k$ for the truck) and only had it done for a couple months before he had to sell it to go to college. i'm not sure of the name of the color, if anyone knows where to find out the colors that a 75 came with stock i'd love to know myself!

Devil'S Ride · 10-26-2004, 06:33 PM

nice lookin rig.....how long ago did you buy it? I seem to remeber looking at a similar truck not so long ago......

an btw, Im in oregon.....so give a holler iff'n ya get down this way.

75Chevy90Kawi · 10-26-2004, 06:39 PM

bought it less than 2 weeks ago actually.... monday the 18th if my math is right

Russell · 10-26-2004, 06:57 PM

Nice! Change that green to blue and put a set of 05 GMC 16" alloy wheels with some nice thick n' wide rubber, and you've got my truck dream right there

screwballl · 10-26-2004, 09:17 PM

welcome from Northwest FL...
good looking 75 although i was never a fan of that color (Willoway or Spring Green if i remember right)
more info on your truck here: http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?1975

c-1072 · 10-26-2004, 09:25 PM

Welcom from Ny i love the color its real catchy .

cliffsta · 10-26-2004, 11:18 PM

sweet truck 4 sure.
welcomes from louisiana.

**N2TRUX** · 10-27-2004, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 75Chevy90Kawi

...... i'm not sure of the name of the color, if anyone knows where to find out the colors that a 75 came with stock i'd love to know myself!

It looks like "medium lime poly" code #41 or PPG # 2774. Take alook here- Autocolor library

LOHRTBT · 10-27-2004, 10:35 AM

Nice Truck, But those sure dont look like 22's????? Look like 17's or 18's

10-26-2004, 02:01 AM	#1
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	first post, first car, nice truck this is my first post here, just thought i'd start out by showin off a lil bit. just got my first car a couple days ago.... 1975 chevy silverado 1/2 ton all "done up" basically the only original part of the engine is the block, which has about 98100 miles on it. everything else is from a crate 383 stroker with <2k miles on it. rebuilt tranny along with the engine. and of course, dual 2 1/2" flowmasters out the back for that oh-so-sweet sound. all original interior and paint, (although an extra layer of clear was added for shine/protection). pushes about 450+ horsepower. all of this on some nice chrome 22's. stock height (trucks were made to go UP not DOWN, unless of course its a roadster). other little details like a chrome front bumper. i'll be getting some line-x for the bed to protect it, chrome rear bumper to match the front, and some paint touch up to perfect it. maybe set the rear up about 2 or so inches to make it sit real pretty. blast to drive (even if it drinks a gallon of premium for every 8-12 miles) and gets a lot of looks and compliments. what do you think? Mitch Attached Images

10-26-2004, 05:43 AM	#3
BodyShopDropOut12 9 months Join Date: May 2004 Location: Gahanna, OH/Jacksonville, AR Posts: 430	Welcome to the board from Ohio. Very nice ride! That things in excellent condition. How much did you score that one for? __________________ "You'ins gonna go?"

10-26-2004, 08:16 AM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State... Good looking truck, looks fully loaded. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-26-2004, 10:16 AM	#6
R 78 PROJECT <<< R 67 PROJECT Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FortWorth Tx. Posts: 767	Welcome Welcome from TEXAS, Put your location you may find that theres members in your area that can help you out. A sweet start,nice truck!!! __________________ NEW BABY!!! '67 STEPSIDE FRAME OFF PROJECT bullstowin40@sbcglobal.net -92 2wd burb 225k dailey driver -98 nissan quest the wifes -67 C-10 stepside my toy

10-26-2004, 10:22 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Welcome to the forum Mitch. I think you have a super nice truck. Take a look around and enjoy the site. Don't hesitate to ask questions or offer input..... I'm going to copy this to the 73-87 forum. I know the guys there may not get to the picture forum often. I don't want them to miss this truck.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-26-2004 at 10:28 AM.

10-26-2004, 05:43 AM	#2
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	nice truck.welcome with your first post.where do you hail from?

10-26-2004, 05:59 AM	#4
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Nice truck..all the ones from the 70's in my area are all destroyed my rust. What color is the truck? I am thinking of going a light metallic green and wondered about 1976 Chev medium lime metallic...is yours this same color? Thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-26-2004, 10:45 AM	#8
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Wow, very nice truck!! __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

10-26-2004, 11:09 AM	#9
80BIG10 3 lefts make a right Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 150	Nice set-up!

10-26-2004, 12:08 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Nice truck Mitch, I love the color combo on it too (different but cool)!! Welcome to the board from MN. __________________ 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

10-26-2004, 12:39 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,226	Welcome from south Mississippi. Good looking 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!

10-26-2004, 06:25 PM	#12
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	Hi welcome from Northern Ohio. Very nice looking truck you have there. __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers.

10-26-2004, 06:26 PM	#13
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	thanks for the compliments guys. to answer some of your questions i'm from marysville washington, and i picked up the truck for 8k. it was for sale by an 18 year old kid who had done it as a project (put in about 10k$ and paid about 4k$ for the truck) and only had it done for a couple months before he had to sell it to go to college. i'm not sure of the name of the color, if anyone knows where to find out the colors that a 75 came with stock i'd love to know myself!

10-26-2004, 06:33 PM	#14
Devil'S Ride Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Grants PassOregon Posts: 335	nice lookin rig.....how long ago did you buy it? I seem to remeber looking at a similar truck not so long ago...... an btw, Im in oregon.....so give a holler iff'n ya get down this way. __________________ The Devil 1983 ONE TON 454/400/208 11" of lift on 44's

10-26-2004, 06:39 PM	#15
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	bought it less than 2 weeks ago actually.... monday the 18th if my math is right



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10-26-2004, 06:57 PM	#16
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Nice! Change that green to blue and put a set of 05 GMC 16" alloy wheels with some nice thick n' wide rubber, and you've got my truck dream right there __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-26-2004, 09:17 PM	#17
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	welcome from Northwest FL... good looking 75 although i was never a fan of that color (Willoway or Spring Green if i remember right) more info on your truck here: http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?1975 __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

10-26-2004, 09:25 PM	#18
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	Truck Welcom from Ny i love the color its real catchy .

10-26-2004, 11:18 PM	#19
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	sweet truck 4 sure. welcomes from louisiana. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-27-2004, 10:35 AM	#21
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Nice Truck, But those sure dont look like 22's????? Look like 17's or 18's __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

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