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BabyBlue · 03-14-2005, 08:44 PM

Ok, heres the bare bones. 1978 Stepside 2wd, Silverado package, pw, pdl, tilt, ac (works), cc (works), 350v8, T350, 3.42 posi, lowered 6/7, original wood bed (perfect), 17 yr old paint job in beautiful condition...bout a 1 footer. Appliance Finewires, BFG's (new), great interior (nothing to fix), Factory tach, dual tanks. Paint is Cordova Brown and Mandarin Interior. Cool thing about the truck is that it only has 66k original miles on it.

I'll get some more shots this week, I still have to find time to go visit some picture spots.

Grande Rojo · 03-14-2005, 08:48 PM

Nice lookin' truck mine was that color when I first got it. My wife called it turd brown.

78SilveradoSWB · 03-14-2005, 08:51 PM

Real nice looking truck! You seem very happy now...BTW did you trade your other one with the dealer? If so, a even trade or some cash with your old truck?

cochino12 · 03-14-2005, 09:01 PM

very nice! Damn I hate spokes but those look real good.

phantom dually · 03-14-2005, 09:43 PM

Looks good. You couldnt resist??

bigblock73 · 03-14-2005, 10:17 PM

Looks awesome, I would say you made the right decision.

'72 Chevy Suburban · 03-14-2005, 10:36 PM

Sweet Truck! I hope that mine looks that good one day....

cochino12 · 03-14-2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Looks awesome, I would say you made the right decision.

I think both ways were good decisions ha ha. Stepsides are soooo cool.

75stepside · 03-14-2005, 10:52 PM

looks great!

soleeagle · 03-15-2005, 12:00 AM

Sweet truck!

boxrodz · 03-15-2005, 01:41 AM

Good looking Truck.
Are you planning of changing anything?

BabyBlue · 03-15-2005, 10:04 AM

Thanks guys....and yes I am planning on changing a few things. I'm buying some polished strips for the bed wood, I'm gonna put some exhaust on, some valve covers, air cleaner and later down the road some 17's and 18's.....the exhaust and the strips are probably the only things that are gonna happen this year.

**N2TRUX** · 03-15-2005, 10:32 AM

BabyBlue that's a really sharp truck. I'm glad to see you got what you wanted. No don't drive by the car lot and look at your white truck sitting there all cleaned up. You may regret your trade....

BabyBlue · 03-15-2005, 08:04 PM

lol...maybe, Mike said that he was gonna fix the white one up a little, play with it and then sell it.....I'm guessing it'll be down at the lot in two months or so. His first vehicle was a 1985 white stepside, so.....only he knows what he's gonna do.

1974gmc · 03-15-2005, 08:34 PM

very nice truck BabyBlue, truck is nice and clean! even underneath

bluejimmy76 · 03-16-2005, 12:47 AM

nice truck!!!! my 76 GMC is about that low with ralleys.

bluex · 03-16-2005, 01:48 AM

Nice truck. Pics like these make me want to keep my stepside bed. My wife wants a fleetside back though. It will be about 5 yrs before my truck is that nice though.

Enjoy it, it looks really good.

loblazer · 03-17-2005, 11:14 AM

Nice looking truck Blue. Now do we call you BabyBrown?

cliffsta · 03-17-2005, 12:25 PM

oh my god that is a fine truck............ its puttin me in a higher state of mind........ wow that is fine.....

Clos'84TX · 03-17-2005, 03:51 PM

Wow nice truck,
I think it looks tough with the spokes.......

BabyBlue · 03-17-2005, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by loblazer

Nice looking truck Blue. Now do we call you BabyBrown?

lol, I still got the blazer, it's on hold till I get back from wyotech though....even though its descent old blazer and looks real nice, I need to do a full resto.

And thanks to everyone else for the compliments....this friday I think I'm gonna head down to the boat arena for pictures if it's sunny and I'll snap off a few good looking picks to show you guys.

BTW, I'm not sure I can put 2 1/2 inch exhaust on because of it being so low...I have to look at how much more I can tuck the exhaust up. I was thinking about getting full and true 2 1/2 inch exhaust with an X-pipe and Super 40 Flowmasters. I believe my price is $320. Not sure if I should buy headers or not.....any Idea's???

modmach1 · 03-18-2005, 08:35 AM

Damn thats a nice car!!!!
I saved this picture a while back:

norville · 03-18-2005, 12:00 PM

What tire combo is that?

thanks
'norv

BabyBlue · 03-18-2005, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norville

What tire combo is that?

thanks
'norv

265/50's up front on 15x8's and 295/50's out back with 15x10's

chevyrestoguy · 03-19-2005, 12:55 PM

Nice truck! I even dig the color and the wheels, although I would turn the white letters to the inside. It looks like the way they used to fix them up in the late '70s. There's so many guys updating them to the "new" look, that trucks like yours stand out on their own. I think it's awesome, and I wouldn't change hardly anything on it. If that truck doesn't make you want to build a Stepside, I don't know what will.
________
GRAPE APE

03-14-2005, 08:44 PM	#1
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	My New 1978 Stepside (2wd) Ok, heres the bare bones. 1978 Stepside 2wd, Silverado package, pw, pdl, tilt, ac (works), cc (works), 350v8, T350, 3.42 posi, lowered 6/7, original wood bed (perfect), 17 yr old paint job in beautiful condition...bout a 1 footer. Appliance Finewires, BFG's (new), great interior (nothing to fix), Factory tach, dual tanks. Paint is Cordova Brown and Mandarin Interior. Cool thing about the truck is that it only has 66k original miles on it. I'll get some more shots this week, I still have to find time to go visit some picture spots. __________________ 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.

03-14-2005, 08:48 PM	#2
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Nice lookin' truck mine was that color when I first got it. My wife called it turd brown. __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

03-14-2005, 08:51 PM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Real nice looking truck! You seem very happy now...BTW did you trade your other one with the dealer? If so, a even trade or some cash with your old truck? __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

03-14-2005, 09:01 PM	#4
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	very nice! Damn I hate spokes but those look real good. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-14-2005, 09:43 PM	#5
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Looks good. You couldnt resist?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

03-14-2005, 10:17 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Looks awesome, I would say you made the right decision. __________________ 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

03-14-2005, 10:36 PM	#7
'72 Chevy Suburban Chevy's Rock! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 448	Sweet Truck! I hope that mine looks that good one day.... __________________ John '59 NAPCO Pickup '70 K10 Pickup 350 '72 C20 Suburban 350 (MIA) '57 Chieftain 455 '68 Firebird Convertible - 400 '68 Catalina Convertible - 400 '85 Vette

03-14-2005, 10:52 PM	#9
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	looks great!

03-15-2005, 12:00 AM	#10
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	Sweet truck! __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

03-15-2005, 01:41 AM	#11
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Good looking Truck. Are you planning of changing anything? __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

03-15-2005, 10:04 AM	#12
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Thanks guys....and yes I am planning on changing a few things. I'm buying some polished strips for the bed wood, I'm gonna put some exhaust on, some valve covers, air cleaner and later down the road some 17's and 18's.....the exhaust and the strips are probably the only things that are gonna happen this year. __________________ 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.

03-15-2005, 10:32 AM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	BabyBlue that's a really sharp truck. I'm glad to see you got what you wanted. No don't drive by the car lot and look at your white truck sitting there all cleaned up. You may regret your trade.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-15-2005, 08:04 PM	#14
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	lol...maybe, Mike said that he was gonna fix the white one up a little, play with it and then sell it.....I'm guessing it'll be down at the lot in two months or so. His first vehicle was a 1985 white stepside, so.....only he knows what he's gonna do. __________________ 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.

03-15-2005, 08:34 PM	#15
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	very nice truck BabyBlue, truck is nice and clean! even underneath __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

03-16-2005, 12:47 AM	#16
bluejimmy76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nor Cal inda 408/916 Posts: 31	nice truck!!!! my 76 GMC is about that low with ralleys. __________________ My 1st 76 sierra classic stepside Owned: 76 chevy suburban 85 chevy K1500 90 chevy C1500 90 chevy K1500 sub 97 chevy C3500 crewcab dually 2000 chevy C3500 crewcab dually



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03-16-2005, 01:48 AM	#17
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Nice truck. Pics like these make me want to keep my stepside bed. My wife wants a fleetside back though. It will be about 5 yrs before my truck is that nice though. Enjoy it, it looks really good. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

03-17-2005, 11:14 AM	#18
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Nice looking truck Blue. Now do we call you BabyBrown?

03-17-2005, 12:25 PM	#19
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	oh my god that is a fine truck............ its puttin me in a higher state of mind........ wow that is fine..... __________________ 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

03-17-2005, 03:51 PM	#20
Clos'84TX Foom, foom, foom! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 106	Wow nice truck, I think it looks tough with the spokes....... __________________ - Dan 84' LWB C10 // 2.5" from collector back. duel Turbo Mufflers // 350 w/ TH350 long Headers//3.73 rearend gears Future Mods *3/4 suspension drop*

03-18-2005, 08:35 AM	#22
modmach1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 152	Damn thats a nice car!!!! I saved this picture a while back: __________________ http://www.moldestuket.com 1971 Mustang Mach-1 429 CJ-R 1973 Mustang Mach-1 289 1975/71 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Fleetside Longbed Scottsdale 1980 Pontiac Phoenix

03-18-2005, 12:00 PM	#23
norville Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mountain Top, Pa Posts: 323	What tire combo is that? thanks 'norv __________________ 1986 C10 Scottsdale 5.3, TH400

03-19-2005, 12:55 PM	#25
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Nice truck! I even dig the color and the wheels, although I would turn the white letters to the inside. It looks like the way they used to fix them up in the late '70s. There's so many guys updating them to the "new" look, that trucks like yours stand out on their own. I think it's awesome, and I wouldn't change hardly anything on it. If that truck doesn't make you want to build a Stepside, I don't know what will. ________ GRAPE APE Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 10:48 AM.

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