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**Sodak** · 10-08-2012, 07:44 PM

Hello new here.
Just picked up a 78 stepside 4x4 this Juneand have been hard at it,i've been lurking now for a while and reading all i can here,i figuered i'd introduce my self. i'm shane by the way ,and show some build pics (Compleate rust bucket)and ask some questions.That i'm hoping some one may be able to answer for me.Well on to some pics.This is what i started with.

And this is where i'm at now 3 months later.

**Sodak** · 10-08-2012, 07:53 PM

And here's a link to my photobucket account to see the rest of the pics.
http://s1234.photobucket.com/albums/...evy%20Rebuild/

Car'n'Guitars · 10-08-2012, 09:01 PM

Cool truck and great progress so far, welcome to the forum.

frog210 · 10-08-2012, 09:24 PM

i like that 3rd pic with the town behing the trees

JRANGER · 10-08-2012, 09:50 PM

nice progress in your photobucket

mopar346 · 10-08-2012, 09:54 PM

Welcome to the forum, some great info on here. My brother brought a 78 new with a 6 banger, it ended up with a 454 and 60s in it before it was done. I use to drive it once in a while, it was an awesome truck.

Enjoy.

bilfman · 10-08-2012, 10:06 PM

Your garage is beautiful

**Sodak** · 10-08-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

Cool truck and great progress so far, welcome to the forum.

Thank you. My first 70's truck

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Originally Posted by frog210

i like that 3rd pic with the town behing the trees

Ya gets really cool around Aug with sturgis being so close.

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

nice progress in your photobucket

Thank you, hoping to have it running in a month or so.

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Originally Posted by mopar346

Welcome to the forum, some great info on here. My brother brought a 78 new with a 6 banger, it ended up with a 454 and 60s in it before it was done. I use to drive it once in a while, it was an awesome truck.
Enjoy.

Thank you,not sure what this started as have figuered some stuff out,like the 73-74 grille and trhat it still has the brackets inside for buckets .but thats about it.

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Originally Posted by bilfman

Your garage is beautiful

Thanks,so do i. just trying to get this running before the snow fly's.

gchemist · 10-09-2012, 07:50 AM

Wow! Nice progress!
Welcome to the site.

**Sodak** · 10-09-2012, 08:36 AM

Thank you glad to be here,great site

77ChevySharkBite · 10-09-2012, 08:56 AM

Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the squared family!

Awesome progess!! It seems as if it's already a new machine. Keep us posted.

motornut · 10-09-2012, 11:48 AM

Hi,welcome
looks like you've been busy!

**Sodak** · 10-09-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the squared family!

Awesome progess!! It seems as if it's already a new machine. Keep us posted.

Thank you, ya i get more excited every day when something else gets done or some thing in the mail for this.

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Originally Posted by motornut

Hi,welcome
looks like you've been busy!

Thank you, yes i have and it may be one of the last projects me and my dad do(getting up there in age) so i'm definetly enjoying that aspect as well.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 10-09-2012, 08:22 PM

Looks good. How's the weather up there? I love Deadwood, visited there this summer on vacation. Parents might go to Sturgis this year, they love it up there too.

**Sodak** · 10-09-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

Looks good. How's the weather up there? I love Deadwood, visited there this summer on vacation. Parents might go to Sturgis this year, they love it up there too.

Rain and snowed last night, just stuck to the grass but i have a lot of work to still do before it really hits.and i love sturgis and the whole week of concerts and bikes.

**Sodak** · 10-14-2012, 12:24 AM

Well got more done today. Got the hood Painted black and the inside cab corners welded in along with finishing welding up the iner rockers on both sides, truck must have been in a few wrecks in it's life time ,nothing and i mean nothing is lining up.Well lucky me and my trusty prybar. Wellon to some pics , i guess this is kind of my introduction to you all and my build thread i guess.

[IMG]http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/swalton1/78%20%20Chevy%20Rebuild/S100_1007_zps8d0d87d7

**Sodak** · 10-14-2012, 12:26 AM

Will get some more up tomarow as well

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-14-2012, 12:34 AM

In the second to last pic. I have to ask... Is that a pillow down under the truck? I know you've worked hard on the truck but are you living underneath it too?

Posted via Mobile Device

**Sodak** · 10-14-2012, 12:41 AM

Nope its just the carpet we have been laying on.Better than layng on the gravel.lol

Also got 3 of 4 rally wheels mounted. the forth was really bent so i also had to go find anouther one , now to get it cleaned and painted.

frog210 · 10-14-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

In the second to last pic. I have to ask... Is that a pillow down under the truck? I know you've worked hard on the truck but are you living underneath it too?

Posted via Mobile Device

he even has a piece of plywood to stop the wind lol jk

Car'n'Guitars · 10-14-2012, 12:45 AM

Looking great man keep up the good work.

**Sodak** · 10-14-2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by frog210

he even has a piece of plywood to stop the wind lol jk

Ohh ya the wind today was gusting and swirling around ,didn't have much choice ,could'nt weld well with it messin with the gases like that.

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Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

Looking great man keep up the good work.

Thank you .Hopeing two more weeks. and vrooom.

cory d · 10-14-2012, 12:53 AM

73-74 grille and bumper guards

mine is on the right. sounds like the repop fenders are being a PITA. was the bed savable. looks good so far dude. i thin most people wouldnt consider tryin to save that truck

Car'n'Guitars · 10-14-2012, 12:54 AM

Also great choice on the rims, I feel like only a handful of guys on here like those rims.

**Sodak** · 10-14-2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cory d

73-74 grille and bumper guards

mine is on the right. sounds like the repop fenders are being a PITA. was the bed savable. looks good so far dude. i thin most people wouldnt consider tryin to save that truck

I love the 73-74 grille,When i bought the truck i had no idea how many differant grille there were,And out of them all i like the deep dish 73-74 , it kinda matches the one in my car,And not really i got to sae the front piece of the bed and the drivers side bed piece ,everthing else will be replaced.

As in anouther thread How far gone is to far .
And both those trucks rock i have wanted a 70's truck for a while and now i have one may have to get anouther.lol

10-08-2012, 07:44 PM	#1
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Hello New Here Hello new here. Just picked up a 78 stepside 4x4 this Juneand have been hard at it,i've been lurking now for a while and reading all i can here,i figuered i'd introduce my self. i'm shane by the way ,and show some build pics (Compleate rust bucket)and ask some questions.That i'm hoping some one may be able to answer for me.Well on to some pics.This is what i started with. And this is where i'm at now 3 months later.

10-08-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Re: Hello New Here And here's a link to my photobucket account to see the rest of the pics. http://s1234.photobucket.com/albums/...evy%20Rebuild/

10-08-2012, 09:01 PM	#3
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Hello New Here Cool truck and great progress so far, welcome to the forum. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

10-08-2012, 09:24 PM	#4
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: Hello New Here i like that 3rd pic with the town behing the trees __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

10-08-2012, 09:50 PM	#5
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Hello New Here nice progress in your photobucket __________________ 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

10-08-2012, 09:54 PM	#6
mopar346 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quincy, FL Posts: 533	Re: Hello New Here Welcome to the forum, some great info on here. My brother brought a 78 new with a 6 banger, it ended up with a 454 and 60s in it before it was done. I use to drive it once in a while, it was an awesome truck. Enjoy.

10-08-2012, 10:06 PM	#7
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: Hello New Here Your garage is beautiful __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

10-09-2012, 07:50 AM	#9
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Hello New Here Wow! Nice progress! Welcome to the site. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

10-09-2012, 08:36 AM	#10
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Re: Hello New Here Thank you glad to be here,great site

10-09-2012, 08:56 AM	#11
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Hello New Here Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the squared family! Awesome progess!! It seems as if it's already a new machine. Keep us posted. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

10-09-2012, 11:48 AM	#12
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Hello New Here Hi,welcome looks like you've been busy! __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-09-2012, 08:22 PM	#14
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Hello New Here Looks good. How's the weather up there? I love Deadwood, visited there this summer on vacation. Parents might go to Sturgis this year, they love it up there too. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

10-14-2012, 12:24 AM	#16
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Re: Hello New Here Well got more done today. Got the hood Painted black and the inside cab corners welded in along with finishing welding up the iner rockers on both sides, truck must have been in a few wrecks in it's life time ,nothing and i mean nothing is lining up.Well lucky me and my trusty prybar. Wellon to some pics , i guess this is kind of my introduction to you all and my build thread i guess. [IMG]http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/swalton1/78%20%20Chevy%20Rebuild/S100_1007_zps8d0d87d7

10-14-2012, 12:26 AM	#17
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Re: Hello New Here Will get some more up tomarow as well

10-14-2012, 12:34 AM	#18
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Hello New Here In the second to last pic. I have to ask... Is that a pillow down under the truck? I know you've worked hard on the truck but are you living underneath it too? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511



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10-14-2012, 12:41 AM	#19
Sodak Active Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Deadwood SD Posts: 173	Re: Hello New Here Nope its just the carpet we have been laying on.Better than layng on the gravel.lol Also got 3 of 4 rally wheels mounted. the forth was really bent so i also had to go find anouther one , now to get it cleaned and painted.

10-14-2012, 12:45 AM	#21
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Hello New Here Looking great man keep up the good work. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

10-14-2012, 12:53 AM	#23
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Hello New Here 73-74 grille and bumper guards mine is on the right. sounds like the repop fenders are being a PITA. was the bed savable. looks good so far dude. i thin most people wouldnt consider tryin to save that truck __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

10-14-2012, 12:54 AM	#24
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Hello New Here Also great choice on the rims, I feel like only a handful of guys on here like those rims. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

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