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BigDave · 04-26-2005, 03:32 PM

A friend recently lost his 78 due to his nephew's irresponsible acts. The truck is totaled from a front end crash. He is going to pull the motor but the rest is up for grabs. Good items available with only wear include one door, interior, entire bed, tailgate, and rear-end.

The truck is in East Texas. He works a lot of hours and cannot make freight arrangements.

Will try to get him to take some pictures.

E-mail or PM me for details.

low 84 · 04-26-2005, 04:45 PM

i might be intrested in the bed and or tailgate pending prices and pics

thanks

f.monroe · 04-26-2005, 04:57 PM

Is it a long bed or short ? I am interested in the door panels if they are the silverado type and in good condition .Frank

BigDave · 04-26-2005, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Is it a long bed or short ? I am interested in the door panels if they are the silverado type and in good condition .Frank

It is a long bed. I believe one door panel is still in good shape. I will talk to him tomorrow and try to get pics.

Greenlee · 04-26-2005, 05:35 PM

I am interested in the rear end. Sent you PM.

low 84 · 04-26-2005, 07:04 PM

oops, i need a shortbed. still might be intrested in the tailgate. does it have a tilt column in good shape?

wlarue72 · 04-26-2005, 09:00 PM

Which door ? Passenger or drivers?

79BIG10 · 04-26-2005, 11:38 PM

What color is the interior?

1980 Chevy · 04-27-2005, 08:09 AM

Instrument bezel / gages? Interior pictures would be nice too if possible.

JonnyTechMech · 04-27-2005, 08:32 AM

I guessing it has a bench seat it, what’s the color and the condition?
Also how is the rear bumper, is it chrome or an iron piece of work?
Pic if possible please.

mingoman · 04-27-2005, 08:32 AM

Is this a Cheyenne? What trim level is it? I might need the bezel and dash plate if '80 chevy passes on those.

BigDave · 04-27-2005, 02:06 PM

I didn't get a chance to see him today, but I will tomorrow. I will get an answer to all of your questions.

Damn, you guys are seriously interested. I didn't think it would bring that much attention. That's good, he was going to sell it to a salvage yard.

Is somone interested in buying it and parting it out to the others? I would do it but my job keeps me from having time.

fade94 · 04-27-2005, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by low 84

oops, i need a shortbed. still might be intrested in the tailgate. does it have a tilt column in good shape?

I have one at my ex-inlaws. Will be over there this weekend pulling a motor. If interested, I can take pics. I think it came off of a 78. It's a white short fleet bed.

mhicks · 04-27-2005, 04:58 PM

Automatic? Looking for a tilt steering column without cruise on the column and all of the linkage for the tranny. I'm going from a standard 3 on the tree to an auto.

BigDave · 04-29-2005, 09:22 AM

Answers to questions but no pics until next week.

It is a long bed. The tailgate is in good shape.

He replaced the rear end gears several years ago to improve gas mileage. He believes they are 3.07.

The driver's side door is the good one.

It has a bench seat and the interior color is blue.

The truck is a Cheyenne Big 10 but it was repainted several years ago and the exterior logos were removed.

It is an automatic and as far as he knows the linkage is good.

No tilt column.

No cruise control.

Intstrument panel has gauges and they are in good shape.

He will take pics this weekend and I hope to have them up early next week. If he cannot get around to it I will go see him Monday or Tuesday and get you pictures. If you have specific requests for pics, let me know.

tommie · 04-29-2005, 01:08 PM

what about the seatbelts?

i need some seatbelts. what condition are they in and how much?

pics?

thanks
tommie

GasHog396 · 04-29-2005, 02:06 PM

How much for the entire cab minus doors, if it has a clean title?

skahide · 04-30-2005, 12:25 AM

where in east texas? im in frankston.

BigDave · 04-30-2005, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by skahide

where in east texas? im in frankston.

Tyler, just a hop skip and jump from you.

79BIG10 · 04-30-2005, 07:38 PM

How's the front grille and does it have the push guards?

BigDave · 05-05-2005, 11:21 AM

Well I have good news and bad news.

The bad news is this. There will not be any parts available to any of you from this truck.

The good news is that it will not be scrapped. This past weekend he enlisted his son's help in taking digital pictures. The son became nostalgic about the truck and had decided to find a back-end wrecked 78 and combine them. He's already pulled the truck over to his house and has begun the process.

Thanks for your interest and sorry if anyone got their hopes up. I was trying to keep it out of the scrap yard.

04-26-2005, 03:32 PM	#1
BigDave I poop on Ford! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Area Posts: 295	1978 Chevrolet Fleetside Parts Truck - Texas A friend recently lost his 78 due to his nephew's irresponsible acts. The truck is totaled from a front end crash. He is going to pull the motor but the rest is up for grabs. Good items available with only wear include one door, interior, entire bed, tailgate, and rear-end. The truck is in East Texas. He works a lot of hours and cannot make freight arrangements. Will try to get him to take some pictures. E-mail or PM me for details. __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne - LWB, factory 402BB 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2006 Chrysler 300C - SRT8

04-26-2005, 04:45 PM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i might be intrested in the bed and or tailgate pending prices and pics thanks __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

04-26-2005, 07:04 PM	#6
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	oops, i need a shortbed. still might be intrested in the tailgate. does it have a tilt column in good shape? __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

04-26-2005, 09:00 PM	#7
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	Which door ? Passenger or drivers? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

04-26-2005, 11:38 PM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	What color is the interior? __________________ 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

04-26-2005, 04:57 PM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Is it a long bed or short ? I am interested in the door panels if they are the silverado type and in good condition .Frank

04-26-2005, 05:35 PM	#5
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	I am interested in the rear end. Sent you PM.

04-27-2005, 08:09 AM	#9
1980 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 55	Instrument bezel / gages? Interior pictures would be nice too if possible.

04-27-2005, 08:32 AM	#10
JonnyTechMech STOP! Hamma time!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas TX. Posts: 145	I guessing it has a bench seat it, what’s the color and the condition? Also how is the rear bumper, is it chrome or an iron piece of work? Pic if possible please. __________________ Plan your work and work your plan!!!, or pitty da fool!! 87 GMC BaseTrim, 305 under the wrench/TH400/ 92 Chevy 1500, 350,TH700R4 sittin on dubs

04-27-2005, 08:32 AM	#11
mingoman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miss Co Arkansas Posts: 679	Is this a Cheyenne? What trim level is it? I might need the bezel and dash plate if '80 chevy passes on those. __________________ 76/77/78 Cheyenne 1997 K3500 454 soon to be 496

04-27-2005, 02:06 PM	#12
BigDave I poop on Ford! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Area Posts: 295	I didn't get a chance to see him today, but I will tomorrow. I will get an answer to all of your questions. Damn, you guys are seriously interested. I didn't think it would bring that much attention. That's good, he was going to sell it to a salvage yard. Is somone interested in buying it and parting it out to the others? I would do it but my job keeps me from having time. __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne - LWB, factory 402BB 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2006 Chrysler 300C - SRT8

04-27-2005, 04:58 PM	#14
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Automatic? Looking for a tilt steering column without cruise on the column and all of the linkage for the tranny. I'm going from a standard 3 on the tree to an auto.

04-29-2005, 09:22 AM	#15
BigDave I poop on Ford! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Area Posts: 295	Answers to questions but no pics until next week. It is a long bed. The tailgate is in good shape. He replaced the rear end gears several years ago to improve gas mileage. He believes they are 3.07. The driver's side door is the good one. It has a bench seat and the interior color is blue. The truck is a Cheyenne Big 10 but it was repainted several years ago and the exterior logos were removed. It is an automatic and as far as he knows the linkage is good. No tilt column. No cruise control. Intstrument panel has gauges and they are in good shape. He will take pics this weekend and I hope to have them up early next week. If he cannot get around to it I will go see him Monday or Tuesday and get you pictures. If you have specific requests for pics, let me know. __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne - LWB, factory 402BB 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2006 Chrysler 300C - SRT8

04-29-2005, 01:08 PM	#16
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	what about the seatbelts? i need some seatbelts. what condition are they in and how much? pics? thanks tommie

04-29-2005, 02:06 PM	#17
GasHog396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ponder, TX Posts: 33	How much for the entire cab minus doors, if it has a clean title? __________________ '67 1/2 Ton Short Bed / 396 cid / AC w-R134a / 5 Lug Leaf spring rear axel / 5 Lug Frt Disk Brake Conversion '97 Trans Am - Black / LT-1 / K&N FIPK Cold Air Kit / Hooker Cat-Back Exhaust / 160 Thermostat '02 Buick Regal GS / Bone Stock



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04-30-2005, 12:25 AM	#18
skahide Looking @ 67 Chevy Short Step Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Near Tyler, Texas Posts: 136	where in east texas? im in frankston.

04-30-2005, 07:38 PM	#20
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	How's the front grille and does it have the push guards? __________________ 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

05-05-2005, 11:21 AM	#21
BigDave I poop on Ford! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Area Posts: 295	Well I have good news and bad news. The bad news is this. There will not be any parts available to any of you from this truck. The good news is that it will not be scrapped. This past weekend he enlisted his son's help in taking digital pictures. The son became nostalgic about the truck and had decided to find a back-end wrecked 78 and combine them. He's already pulled the truck over to his house and has begun the process. Thanks for your interest and sorry if anyone got their hopes up. I was trying to keep it out of the scrap yard. __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne - LWB, factory 402BB 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2006 Chrysler 300C - SRT8

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