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BabyBlue · 01-23-2006, 11:00 PM

Hey guys been a while since I posted much so with the weekend being semi-dry(after 32 or so days of straight rain) and today being totally devoid of any rain I was able to polish Brown all up and get her out to take some pics. I adjusted my carb (lol just adjusted the idle fuel mixture), and found out that a shredded wire was the reason to my factory tach not working. And as for me, I gave my boss whom I've been working for at his repair shop (1 1/2 years or a little more) my two weeks notice last thursday so that I could start my hardcore training regime. I'll be working out twice a day and running twice (at least 4 miles round trip each time) and working my way upto working out three times a day and running 3 times a day. Crazy I know but unfortunately to pay for college I have to rely on the Navy's assistance in which I really wish I wouldn't have to. I'll be leaving in the middle of March for boot camp, and after boot camp I'll be in Nuke "A" School, in which by august I should be out for leave and hopefully if my officer package gets picked up, then I'll be off to college in early spring instead of another year and a half of Nuke School. I'm truly hoping that I get my officer package picked up first try (I'm going to be working my @ss off to make sure I have every chance of doing so), that way I'll be able to attend the college and special program I've been accepted into. For those of you who've heard of McPherson college, I got accepted into the college and their renowned automotive program. I really wanted to go, and the only way it was affordable was through the Navy and so, thats the main reason I joined up. Anyway, withought further ado here are the pics.

Also I am open to any comments, suggestions, or questions on my truck and what I am doing.

BabyBlue · 01-23-2006, 11:01 PM

More Pics

I guess this is pretty much what my truck would look like dark burgundy or black...who needs photoshop, all I need is some shade

One of my favs, I love the way the reflections look

BabyBlue · 01-23-2006, 11:02 PM

Last three

If anyone wants a full size pic(s), pm me...

cliffsta · 01-23-2006, 11:26 PM

OMG... that's a badass truck... i forgot how tight your truck is... yeah i'm gonna send a PM.

Southedisto · 01-23-2006, 11:58 PM

Dang nice truck. That is sweet.

**N2TRUX** · 01-24-2006, 09:42 AM

Ya know, I have never been a big stepper fan. Looking at your truck closely I finally realized why.

Most of the stepsides I ever saw that were customized were 81-87's . I just didn't like the 73-80 body lines on the bed with the 81-87 body line on the cab.

Seeing yours and a couple of others on the forum has made me start to want a 73-80 stepside....

Jonboy · 01-24-2006, 09:57 AM

The truck looks great. I really like the new wheels over the spokes.......

McPherson College has a great restoration program. Have you checked with the admissions office for financial aid? That may be a better way to go than to join the navy for 6 years to get money for school. That may be worth checking into, even if you have to get a student loan to pay for it. When I checked into the school (over 10 years ago, now), one of the professors ran a local body shop, and employed a few students there. Cost of living should be fairly inexpensive, as well.

Lynx · 01-24-2006, 11:18 AM

Wow thats one kick ass truck! Really clean and straight! Good luck with the working out and the Navy.

EJC78 · 01-24-2006, 12:54 PM

-B E A U T F U L - Baby Blue I've never liked brown on a truck but man your sure looks bad a$$ in brown!

EJC78 · 01-24-2006, 12:55 PM

Oh yeah keep on steppin

Bad Karma · 01-24-2006, 01:02 PM

I remember when I was in Navy boot camp on the day we were getting our dog tags made.... The CC peeled off all of the "Nukes" and took them away for a little while. When they came back, all of them had volunteered for submarine duty.

I went to conventional ET school in Orlando, the nuke school was there, too. Good luck, it's tough. Make sure you have all your guarantees in writing in your contract.

BTW, sweet truck.

1969 C/K CST · 01-24-2006, 03:14 PM

Comment-Looks dang good to me.

Ric83 · 01-24-2006, 05:26 PM

Killer, as always!! Good luck to ya w/ the NAVY and school.

Oh, and I have to agree, the brown looks awesome on your truck.

84 400 · 01-24-2006, 06:34 PM

man that is sweet what are u running for a running gear???? also got any interior / under hood shots?

BabyBlue · 01-26-2006, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84 400

man that is sweet what are u running for a running gear???? also got any interior / under hood shots?

The images are in other threads but here you go. Truck has a stock 350 w/edelbrock EPS endurashine performer manifold & 600cfm carb, no cam or anything. Tranny is Turbo 350 with a stage 2 shift kit & finally a 12 bolt rear end with 3.42 gears. I woulda stuffed in a 468BBC if the truck didn't have low miles, so whenever I get to drive it again, or it gets restored some 10 years down the road or something it'll have the motor built up, but nothing as of now.

79BIG10 · 01-26-2006, 01:35 AM

Man I love that color. I wish mine was painted as well with Cordova Brown again.

01-23-2006, 11:00 PM	#1
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	What Brown and I have been doing Hey guys been a while since I posted much so with the weekend being semi-dry(after 32 or so days of straight rain) and today being totally devoid of any rain I was able to polish Brown all up and get her out to take some pics. I adjusted my carb (lol just adjusted the idle fuel mixture), and found out that a shredded wire was the reason to my factory tach not working. And as for me, I gave my boss whom I've been working for at his repair shop (1 1/2 years or a little more) my two weeks notice last thursday so that I could start my hardcore training regime. I'll be working out twice a day and running twice (at least 4 miles round trip each time) and working my way upto working out three times a day and running 3 times a day. Crazy I know but unfortunately to pay for college I have to rely on the Navy's assistance in which I really wish I wouldn't have to. I'll be leaving in the middle of March for boot camp, and after boot camp I'll be in Nuke "A" School, in which by august I should be out for leave and hopefully if my officer package gets picked up, then I'll be off to college in early spring instead of another year and a half of Nuke School. I'm truly hoping that I get my officer package picked up first try (I'm going to be working my @ss off to make sure I have every chance of doing so), that way I'll be able to attend the college and special program I've been accepted into. For those of you who've heard of McPherson college, I got accepted into the college and their renowned automotive program. I really wanted to go, and the only way it was affordable was through the Navy and so, thats the main reason I joined up. Anyway, withought further ado here are the pics. Also I am open to any comments, suggestions, or questions on my truck and what I am doing. __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

01-23-2006, 11:01 PM	#2
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: What Brown and I have been doing More Pics I guess this is pretty much what my truck would look like dark burgundy or black...who needs photoshop, all I need is some shade One of my favs, I love the way the reflections look __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

01-23-2006, 11:02 PM	#3
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: What Brown and I have been doing Last three If anyone wants a full size pic(s), pm me... __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB. Last edited by BabyBlue; 01-23-2006 at 11:03 PM.

01-23-2006, 11:26 PM	#4
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: What Brown and I have been doing OMG... that's a badass truck... i forgot how tight your truck is... yeah i'm gonna send a PM. __________________ 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

01-23-2006, 11:58 PM	#5
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: What Brown and I have been doing Dang nice truck. That is sweet. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

01-24-2006, 09:42 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What Brown and I have been doing Ya know, I have never been a big stepper fan. Looking at your truck closely I finally realized why. Most of the stepsides I ever saw that were customized were 81-87's . I just didn't like the 73-80 body lines on the bed with the 81-87 body line on the cab. Seeing yours and a couple of others on the forum has made me start to want a 73-80 stepside.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-24-2006, 09:57 AM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: What Brown and I have been doing The truck looks great. I really like the new wheels over the spokes....... McPherson College has a great restoration program. Have you checked with the admissions office for financial aid? That may be a better way to go than to join the navy for 6 years to get money for school. That may be worth checking into, even if you have to get a student loan to pay for it. When I checked into the school (over 10 years ago, now), one of the professors ran a local body shop, and employed a few students there. Cost of living should be fairly inexpensive, as well. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-24-2006, 11:18 AM	#8
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: What Brown and I have been doing Wow thats one kick ass truck! Really clean and straight! Good luck with the working out and the Navy. __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

01-24-2006, 12:54 PM	#9
EJC78 No Life Like Low Life Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 367	Re: What Brown and I have been doing -B E A U T F U L - Baby Blue I've never liked brown on a truck but man your sure looks bad a$$ in brown!

01-24-2006, 12:55 PM	#10
EJC78 No Life Like Low Life Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 367	Re: What Brown and I have been doing Oh yeah keep on steppin

01-24-2006, 01:02 PM	#11
Bad Karma Magnificent bastard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 196	Re: What Brown and I have been doing I remember when I was in Navy boot camp on the day we were getting our dog tags made.... The CC peeled off all of the "Nukes" and took them away for a little while. When they came back, all of them had volunteered for submarine duty. I went to conventional ET school in Orlando, the nuke school was there, too. Good luck, it's tough. Make sure you have all your guarantees in writing in your contract. BTW, sweet truck. __________________ 1977 Big Block Burb Last edited by Bad Karma; 01-24-2006 at 01:03 PM.

01-24-2006, 03:14 PM	#12
1969 C/K CST A.K.A- Crummy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC foothills Posts: 3,025	Re: What Brown and I have been doing Comment-Looks dang good to me. __________________ 2003 Silverado Z71 Are fishermen all liars?

01-24-2006, 05:26 PM	#13
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: What Brown and I have been doing Killer, as always!! Good luck to ya w/ the NAVY and school. Oh, and I have to agree, the brown looks awesome on your truck. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

01-24-2006, 06:34 PM	#14
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: What Brown and I have been doing man that is sweet what are u running for a running gear???? also got any interior / under hood shots? __________________ 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

01-26-2006, 01:35 AM	#16
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: What Brown and I have been doing Man I love that color. I wish mine was painted as well with Cordova Brown again. __________________ 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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