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JRANGER · 10-04-2012, 12:01 AM

not perfect but should give u a general idea

mud.man.rj · 10-04-2012, 12:05 AM

What inch rim width are you going to use just wondering.

1978chevybigten · 10-04-2012, 12:36 AM

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What inch rim width are you going to use just wondering.

Probly 15-16 nothing to crazy. Shes got 16's on right now.
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mud.man.rj · 10-04-2012, 12:51 AM

Not rim heigth but width, how wide of a rim, most stock are a 7" a lot of guy's run a 8" or wider 10". My 4x4 has a wider 12" rim for the really wide tire, just thinking your prob a 8" on a 2wd.

1978chevybigten · 10-04-2012, 12:34 AM

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not perfect but should give u a general idea

Thanks man for the mockup. Looks good!
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1978chevybigten · 10-04-2012, 10:14 AM

Probably going with 8-10 I like the wide tires gives it a mean stance.
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mud.man.rj · 10-05-2012, 09:17 PM

8 front and 10 back is a real good choice, think it will work out well.

1978chevybigten · 10-05-2012, 11:22 PM

Found a good deal today on craiglist, a gauge cluster with all gauges all working and a fan shroud for 20 bucks.
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1978chevybigten · 10-07-2012, 12:06 AM

Got the windshield replaced by safelite, they did an outstanding job. Also got the rest of the interior put together excluding the carpet.
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JRANGER · 10-07-2012, 11:05 AM

what no pics? and if u need any cluster parts let me know...i got some i can give ya

1978chevybigten · 10-07-2012, 12:13 PM

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what no pics? and if u need any cluster parts let me know...i got some i can give ya

thanks man!!! ill let you know if i need anything im picking up the new gauge cluster monday or tuesday so ill let you know if i need anything.

1978chevybigten · 10-07-2012, 12:12 PM

here are some pics
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1978chevybigten · 10-07-2012, 07:06 PM

Got the truck inspected today. and when i got my change. there was a lucky quarter!
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mud.man.rj · 10-08-2012, 12:30 AM

Why is the quarter a lucky one?

1978chevybigten · 10-08-2012, 12:31 AM

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Why is the quarter a lucky one?

My trucks a 1978 the quarters a 1978.
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mud.man.rj · 10-08-2012, 12:56 AM

Ohh I get it, cool maybe I should look for a 71, ahh I have enough luck already.

1978chevybigten · 10-09-2012, 11:25 PM

Got the truck registered today, and drove her for the first time in a few months. she drove good. but had one hitch, the transmission dipstick filler tube boot broke off when i checked the fluids, and i was headed down the road and the engine started smoking like crazy. somehow tranny fluid came out of the filler tube and hit the headers... has this ever happened to anyone? the dipstick said i was right on not to full not to low.... also i need to replace the transmission gasket. whats the best way to take off the transmission crossmember??

THE "10" SILVERADO · 10-10-2012, 10:09 PM

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Got the truck registered today, and drove her for the first time in a few months. she drove good. but had one hitch, the transmission dipstick filler tube boot broke off when i checked the fluids, and i was headed down the road and the engine started smoking like crazy. somehow tranny fluid came out of the filler tube and hit the headers... has this ever happened to anyone? the dipstick said i was right on not to full not to low.... also i need to replace the transmission gasket. whats the best way to take off the transmission crossmember??

Need to get the tranny out to get the crossmember. Other than that pretty simple. "supposed" to be on with 9/16 bots. Mine had an assortment. Once the bolts are out just slide it out; you might have to hammer it out. If your truck cab mounts are not on a crossmember (like mine where) and are on the mounts that are rivited to the frame, you might have a problem with the frame bending and then you will have trouble getting the crossmember back in. Good luck.

1978chevybigten · 10-10-2012, 08:49 PM

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took some pictures today.

JRANGER · 10-10-2012, 10:51 PM

looking great..Hopeyou can resolve the issues your having

1978chevybigten · 10-13-2012, 10:49 PM

Today was a good day!!! I got a fan shroud, kick panel, 2 gauges clusters and an edlebrock 600 cfm carb today for 50 bucks!
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Pop's C-10 · 10-14-2012, 02:54 AM

I'm loving tha black more and more..

1978chevybigten · 10-14-2012, 01:12 PM

heres the new gauges i got.
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1978chevybigten · 10-14-2012, 03:21 PM

Hey guys I need help identifying a "posi" the id # are US 4612825 CANADA 1987 and to the right of those # there is 20G4. Is it an auburn? It has 5 springs
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mud.man.rj · 10-14-2012, 09:11 PM

Comes up as a 26 spline Auburn posi unit.

10-04-2012, 12:01 AM	#1
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1978 big ten build not perfect but should give u a general idea Attached Images __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-04-2012, 12:05 AM	#2
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1978 big ten build What inch rim width are you going to use just wondering.

10-04-2012, 12:51 AM	#4
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1978 big ten build Not rim heigth but width, how wide of a rim, most stock are a 7" a lot of guy's run a 8" or wider 10". My 4x4 has a wider 12" rim for the really wide tire, just thinking your prob a 8" on a 2wd.

10-04-2012, 10:14 AM	#6
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build Probably going with 8-10 I like the wide tires gives it a mean stance. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

10-05-2012, 09:17 PM	#7
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1978 big ten build 8 front and 10 back is a real good choice, think it will work out well.

10-05-2012, 11:22 PM	#8
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build Found a good deal today on craiglist, a gauge cluster with all gauges all working and a fan shroud for 20 bucks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

10-07-2012, 12:06 AM	#9
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build Got the windshield replaced by safelite, they did an outstanding job. Also got the rest of the interior put together excluding the carpet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

10-07-2012, 11:05 AM	#10
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1978 big ten build what no pics? and if u need any cluster parts let me know...i got some i can give ya __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

10-07-2012, 12:12 PM	#12
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build here are some pics __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

10-07-2012, 07:06 PM	#13
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build Got the truck inspected today. and when i got my change. there was a lucky quarter! __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

10-08-2012, 12:30 AM	#14
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1978 big ten build Why is the quarter a lucky one?

10-08-2012, 12:56 AM	#16
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1978 big ten build Ohh I get it, cool maybe I should look for a 71, ahh I have enough luck already.

10-09-2012, 11:25 PM	#17
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build Got the truck registered today, and drove her for the first time in a few months. she drove good. but had one hitch, the transmission dipstick filler tube boot broke off when i checked the fluids, and i was headed down the road and the engine started smoking like crazy. somehow tranny fluid came out of the filler tube and hit the headers... has this ever happened to anyone? the dipstick said i was right on not to full not to low.... also i need to replace the transmission gasket. whats the best way to take off the transmission crossmember?? __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

10-10-2012, 08:49 PM	#19
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build took some pictures today. __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

10-10-2012, 10:51 PM	#20
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1978 big ten build looking great..Hopeyou can resolve the issues your having __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper



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10-13-2012, 10:49 PM	#21
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build Today was a good day!!! I got a fan shroud, kick panel, 2 gauges clusters and an edlebrock 600 cfm carb today for 50 bucks! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

10-14-2012, 02:54 AM	#22
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 1978 big ten build I'm loving tha black more and more.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-14-2012, 01:12 PM	#23
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build heres the new gauges i got. __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

10-14-2012, 03:21 PM	#24
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build Hey guys I need help identifying a "posi" the id # are US 4612825 CANADA 1987 and to the right of those # there is 20G4. Is it an auburn? It has 5 springs Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

10-14-2012, 09:11 PM	#25
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1978 big ten build Comes up as a 26 spline Auburn posi unit.

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