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manimal · 08-03-2009, 11:46 PM

Well I have a bit of a problem, the county is going around to everyone that has non-running vehicles in their yards and making them get rid of or repair them. I have my recently aquired 1 ton utility and my '78 C10. My wife has said one has to go.....but which one? I have too many options.
HELP!
the '78....first pic
the '76....second pic

UPDATE!!! finally made up my mind

hessian18 · 08-04-2009, 12:47 AM

Around here if you have your cars in a "enclosed" area, AKA a building or slatted fence blocking the view, You can have as many cars in yard as you want.

Pretty stupid if you ask me, its your property.

gchemist · 08-04-2009, 02:28 AM

You already have a truck for heavy hauling. Ditch the utility truck. Build up the 78.

78BO · 08-04-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

You already have a truck for heavy hauling. Ditch the utility truck. Build up the 78.

X2 on the 78. It looks pretty sweet as is.

Pyrotechnic · 08-04-2009, 11:49 AM

Tell the wife that she needs to let her man have his hobbies.

But seriously, I would keep the 78. It just looks very clean and original. I'm guessing it has a motor and transmission where the 76 does not ?

JohnC · 08-04-2009, 02:32 PM

Damn the man!

If you already have a truck for heavy hauling then I would go with the 78. If not go with the 76. Both are really nice trucks, so I don't know that you would really go wrong with eiter one. Sorry you have to make that decision though.

Chlsnk · 08-04-2009, 08:51 PM

I'd clean out the garage and put both of the non tagged trucks in there.

**78 Big10 454** · 08-04-2009, 08:54 PM

x3 on the '78, but you can see that I'm very biased....

manimal · 08-05-2009, 12:00 AM

The only problem with the '78 is NO A/C. And I am planning on selling my crewcab.....UNLESS I convert it to a dually and lower it!

Then I can put the suspension from the crew on the '76 GMC and have my 1 ton pick up....MAYBE even convert it to 4x4. I think it is too clean to get rid of.

heavychevy79 · 08-05-2009, 02:37 AM

Sell the Ford and the Jeep, problem solved.

grinch4om · 08-05-2009, 07:18 AM

find a place to store one of them until you can get to that project.

jchav62 · 08-05-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by heavychevy79

Sell the Ford and the Jeep, problem solved.

Good one! I vote for the '78...

manimal · 08-05-2009, 11:51 AM

Too many options....cant sell the Jeep though!

SBTork · 08-05-2009, 12:36 PM

That sucks, I have a cab sitting behind the house now along with the body to a 28 model A that my friend owns. They've been there for 4-5 months and nobody has said anything, I would be real upset if someone made me hide or get rid of something I owned on my property.

Back on topic, I say keep the '76, it has more parts you could use. The '78 would be a good driver for someone or yourself, but......

manimal · 08-05-2009, 01:11 PM

I just dropped the price of the '78 to $400 I need it gone.

red caddy · 08-05-2009, 01:16 PM

Well, if it was my choice, I'd keep the 1 ton. I really like the service bed.

Yea, they're butt ugly but My 1 ton flat bed was/is my daily driver/tow rig (If I ever get the paint work done) and dosen't have nearly enough stowage space.

That Reed bed will still hual a 4 X 8 sheet flat and 16 Ft. 2 X's from Hodepo and let you tow a big tag as well. Not much style, and won't do well with a goose neck trailer, but more bang for the buck. (IMHO) Paul (All my trucks are work trucks but some are prettier than others,LOL)

SBTork · 08-05-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by manimal

I just dropped the price of the '78 to $400 I need it gone.

If I were within a couple hundred miles of you, i'd pick it up tonight......I hope it sells, it's damn solid.

CSGAS · 08-05-2009, 04:13 PM

I'd move out of California. Owaitaminut, I did!

Tater · 08-05-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

If I were within a couple hundred miles of you, i'd pick it up tonight......I hope it sells, it's damn solid.

Me too.You don't see trucks that clean for that cheap here in the rust belt.

manimal · 08-06-2009, 05:59 PM

I think I am going to keep the '76 and get rid of everything else....crewcab,'78 C10,'78 F250 body,S10 Blazer...the whole nine yards.....Then I can start fresh!
-Lance

hessian18 · 08-06-2009, 07:03 PM

Wow If I had somewhere to keep that truck I would be all over it !!!

Still up for this weekend ??

manimal · 08-06-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hessian18

Wow If I had somewhere to keep that truck I would be all over it !!!

Still up for this weekend ??

yep

83burban · 08-06-2009, 08:46 PM

I had that same problem in so cal. Neighboors complained about my "eyesores" and city made me move them. I ended up buying a used shipping container and leaving my projects in there. Safe secure and no more complaints

Good investment in my opinion...you might want to look into it. Containers can be had used for roughly 1000 if you get a small one, you might be able to keep the container on your property too.

manimal · 08-09-2009, 10:35 PM

Well, I have made up my mind to keep the '78 and sell the dually utility truck. I dont have the heart to strip the original paint off the '76 Utility truck to paint black. The '78 is already for the minimal body work and paint.
DANG IT! I just sold my drop spindles!!!!!

-Lance

JohnC · 08-10-2009, 08:56 AM

Congrats on the decision, I think.

Keep us updated.

08-03-2009, 11:46 PM	#1
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	what to do????..UPDATE 8/9/09 Well I have a bit of a problem, the county is going around to everyone that has non-running vehicles in their yards and making them get rid of or repair them. I have my recently aquired 1 ton utility and my '78 C10. My wife has said one has to go.....but which one? I have too many options. HELP! the '78....first pic the '76....second pic UPDATE!!! finally made up my mind Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT Last edited by manimal; 08-09-2009 at 10:55 PM.

08-04-2009, 12:47 AM	#2
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: what to do???? Around here if you have your cars in a "enclosed" area, AKA a building or slatted fence blocking the view, You can have as many cars in yard as you want. Pretty stupid if you ask me, its your property. __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

08-04-2009, 02:28 AM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: what to do???? You already have a truck for heavy hauling. Ditch the utility truck. Build up the 78. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-04-2009, 11:49 AM	#5
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: what to do???? Tell the wife that she needs to let her man have his hobbies. But seriously, I would keep the 78. It just looks very clean and original. I'm guessing it has a motor and transmission where the 76 does not ? __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

08-04-2009, 02:32 PM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: what to do???? Damn the man! If you already have a truck for heavy hauling then I would go with the 78. If not go with the 76. Both are really nice trucks, so I don't know that you would really go wrong with eiter one. Sorry you have to make that decision though.

08-04-2009, 08:51 PM	#7
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: what to do???? I'd clean out the garage and put both of the non tagged trucks in there.

08-04-2009, 08:54 PM	#8
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: what to do???? x3 on the '78, but you can see that I'm very biased....

08-05-2009, 12:00 AM	#9
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: what to do???? The only problem with the '78 is NO A/C. And I am planning on selling my crewcab.....UNLESS I convert it to a dually and lower it! Then I can put the suspension from the crew on the '76 GMC and have my 1 ton pick up....MAYBE even convert it to 4x4. I think it is too clean to get rid of. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-05-2009, 02:37 AM	#10
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: what to do???? Sell the Ford and the Jeep, problem solved.

08-05-2009, 07:18 AM	#11
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: what to do???? find a place to store one of them until you can get to that project.

08-05-2009, 11:51 AM	#13
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: what to do???? Too many options....cant sell the Jeep though! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-05-2009, 12:36 PM	#14
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: what to do???? That sucks, I have a cab sitting behind the house now along with the body to a 28 model A that my friend owns. They've been there for 4-5 months and nobody has said anything, I would be real upset if someone made me hide or get rid of something I owned on my property. Back on topic, I say keep the '76, it has more parts you could use. The '78 would be a good driver for someone or yourself, but...... __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

08-05-2009, 01:11 PM	#15
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: what to do???? I just dropped the price of the '78 to $400 I need it gone. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-05-2009, 01:16 PM	#16
red caddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Venice Florida Posts: 83	Re: what to do???? Well, if it was my choice, I'd keep the 1 ton. I really like the service bed. Yea, they're butt ugly but My 1 ton flat bed was/is my daily driver/tow rig (If I ever get the paint work done) and dosen't have nearly enough stowage space. That Reed bed will still hual a 4 X 8 sheet flat and 16 Ft. 2 X's from Hodepo and let you tow a big tag as well. Not much style, and won't do well with a goose neck trailer, but more bang for the buck. (IMHO) Paul (All my trucks are work trucks but some are prettier than others,LOL)

08-05-2009, 04:13 PM	#18
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: what to do???? I'd move out of California. Owaitaminut, I did! __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.



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08-06-2009, 05:59 PM	#20
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: what to do???? I think I am going to keep the '76 and get rid of everything else....crewcab,'78 C10,'78 F250 body,S10 Blazer...the whole nine yards.....Then I can start fresh! -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-06-2009, 07:03 PM	#21
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: what to do???? Wow If I had somewhere to keep that truck I would be all over it !!! Still up for this weekend ?? __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

08-06-2009, 08:46 PM	#23
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: what to do???? I had that same problem in so cal. Neighboors complained about my "eyesores" and city made me move them. I ended up buying a used shipping container and leaving my projects in there. Safe secure and no more complaints Good investment in my opinion...you might want to look into it. Containers can be had used for roughly 1000 if you get a small one, you might be able to keep the container on your property too.

08-09-2009, 10:35 PM	#24
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: what to do???? Well, I have made up my mind to keep the '78 and sell the dually utility truck. I dont have the heart to strip the original paint off the '76 Utility truck to paint black. The '78 is already for the minimal body work and paint. DANG IT! I just sold my drop spindles!!!!! -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-10-2009, 08:56 AM	#25
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: what to do???? Congrats on the decision, I think. Keep us updated.

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