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Old 02-03-2010, 08:42 AM   #1
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My 78 shortwide

hey im matt im going to try to figure out how to post photos

i have had many chevy trucks
this one ill keep for a while 1978 shortwide when i got it it had been built half assed the motor and tranny was good but it was wrecked i had my dad purchase it for me when i was at ft jackson s carilina while i was finishing my military deisel mechanics classes
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Old 02-03-2010, 08:51 AM   #2
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i have more but they are on my sm card ill find and add more as i go i got the flip kit for it with c notch and springs
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Old 02-03-2010, 08:52 AM   #3
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i was curious to see if i can do my flip kit with 15x10 wheels and the tires that are on it i only paid 700 for the truck it has a mild cam and full exhaust its pretty quick
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Old 02-03-2010, 09:51 AM   #4
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Old 02-03-2010, 11:32 AM   #5
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Welcome to the board! Looks like you have a good start, keep us posted!
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Old 02-03-2010, 03:11 PM   #6
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Welcome also. I agree nice start. What are your plans for it?
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Old 02-03-2010, 09:58 PM   #7
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454 as much work as i can till i get deployed
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Old 02-04-2010, 12:30 AM   #8
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Old 02-04-2010, 01:42 AM   #9
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Re: My 78 shortwide

im having problems with it right now i needto make it a daily it runs good till you try to move it it keeps flooding i got an electric fuel pump and a fuel pressure regulator it keeps flooding out and on top of that it has wiring issues with the starting system ...i have a switched wire running from the terminal on the fire wall to a switch to the distributor to get power inside the truck i have no idea what was done previously ive never had a preoblem with my trucks it seems after i started working on deisels ive became gasoline special
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Old 02-08-2010, 12:33 PM   #10
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ok im bringing it to the shop this coming weekend its getting dropped
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