11-06-2009, 07:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Temecula, CA
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78 K10 Stepside Project
Hey guys, first off, without this resource and others like it I wouldn't have been able to pull off half of what I did. So a big thanks goes out to all of you who posted valuable info helping all of us not-so-gear-heads get up to speed.
As much as I hate reading threads about people "starting projects" and never actually starting the project, I figured I might as well get some work done before I post anything... So, almost 10 months later here's my project almost completed:
78 Chevy K10 Stepside
Bought it from the previous owner for $500!
Major motor issues... it would barely fire up.
80's style redneck light bar, but look what's chained to it!
5 practically brand new Claws...
Just after pulling the motor out and pressure washing.
A lot of work to be done!
Fully rebuilt 350 from Larry's Performance in Montebello, CA. 260 straight cam, roller rockers and lots of other goodies!
Finished putting everything together...
Engine compartment has been cleaned and repainted... The truck is ready for it's new motor.
The forklift came in handy!
All in a days work.
So after a full rebuild on the transmission, steering, axles and hub components, new Competition leaf springs, new glass, window rubbers, a conversion from vacuum to hydro assist brakes, steel braided lines, this is where I am at today:
The bumper is in progress. I'm adding d-rings and 5" pro-comp fluted lights within the next few days. The front and rear bumpers are going to be powder-coated black along with the wheels.
Wire-wheel, sand, prime, paint, repeat
Next I have to finish cleaning the rear of the frame and axle, finish the bumpers and take everything to the power-coater.
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11-07-2009, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: richmond, va
Age: 15
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
dude thats sweeettt. i love the stepside lifted look. i actully like the wheels too, not usually a fan of that style but i like em with those tires. bumper is shaping up good too. im subing for updates
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11-07-2009, 10:53 PM
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Location: Michigan
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
Looks pretty good so far. What paint are you using on the frame?
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11-08-2009, 01:06 PM
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Gear Head
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Toledo
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
Sharp looking truck, always been a fan of 73-87 chevys. Wheels are outdated, but will work, and that is a bada@# bumper. Keep the update coming.
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1985 K-10 Scottsdale, 355ci, 700R4, 4" lift, 35" MT's, Dynomax Exhaust.
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11-08-2009, 01:59 PM
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:-)
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Austin, Texas
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
That is a very nice truck, I love what you have done to it so far. I've always loved the lifted stepsides. That is the main reason I wanted a stepside. Its cool that you got 5 great tires with it too. What are your plans for driving it? Going to race/compete?
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11-08-2009, 02:05 PM
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--Tyler--
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
not a bad old truck, especially for only $500 man.
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11-08-2009, 07:51 PM
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Location: Temecula, CA
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
Thanks everyone for the responses!
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Originally Posted by bigblazerboy
dude thats sweeettt. i love the stepside lifted look. i actully like the wheels too, not usually a fan of that style but i like em with those tires. bumper is shaping up good too. im subing for updates
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Originally Posted by trucknut85
Sharp looking truck, always been a fan of 73-87 chevys. Wheels are outdated, but will work, and that is a bada@# bumper. Keep the update coming.
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Yeah the wheel's are totally outdated, but I think the black powder-coat should put some new life into them. Eventually, when I wear the Claw's out, I'll put some newer bigger rims and tires on.
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Originally Posted by billywilly92
Looks pretty good so far. What paint are you using on the frame?
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Rustoleum has been my good friend for the course of the project.
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Originally Posted by Mark
That is a very nice truck, I love what you have done to it so far. I've always loved the lifted stepsides. That is the main reason I wanted a stepside. Its cool that you got 5 great tires with it too. What are your plans for driving it? Going to race/compete?
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Well, my main purpose in building this is to take my fiance and daughter out to the desert, mountains and Pismo. It's going to be a fun weekend truck for us and a nice break from the quads.
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Originally Posted by Underpowered
not a bad old truck, especially for only $500 man.
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Thank you. Honestly I had been putting the funds together for the Cognito 10", 20's and 37's for my 1500, but this seemed like such a better project. The deal just landed in my lap and I couldn't pass it up.
UPDATE: I finished all of the cleaning on the rear of the frame and axle. Everything has been sanded, primed and painted. I have the dash taken apart to finish the stereo work and heater core replacement. I'll follow up with some pictures soon.
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11-08-2009, 07:54 PM
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FSC Trophy Keeper
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: fort plain, ny/ rochester, ny(college)
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
holy hell dude thats badass i would love to have that rig. but then again theres nowhere to wheel here in NY so...
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11-08-2009, 07:57 PM
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Jerk of all Trades
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Near Ottawa, Ontario
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
Nice, very nice.
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11-08-2009, 09:37 PM
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formerly 44gmcnewf
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
That motor look bad ass, Whats with the mid 50's wrecker in the background ?
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11-09-2009, 06:12 AM
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Gear Head
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Toledo
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
I noticed that too, seems to be alot of classic iron in the background of his photos.
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1985 K-10 Scottsdale, 355ci, 700R4, 4" lift, 35" MT's, Dynomax Exhaust.
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11-09-2009, 09:58 AM
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Location: Temecula, CA
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
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Originally Posted by saltwater cowboy
That motor look bad ass, Whats with the mid 50's wrecker in the background ?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trucknut85
I noticed that too, seems to be alot of classic iron in the background of his photos.
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Man, you guys don't miss a thing! Haha. My good friend and the owner of this tow shop has a good collection of classics, two of which include a 56 6400 series tow truck (restoration in progress) and a frame-off fully restored 58 apache with a vette motor. I will take some pictures of said vehicles and post them with my next update.
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11-09-2009, 11:41 AM
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Car Audio GURU
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Oklahoma
Age: 28
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
 Reminds me of rigs from my childhood... 
Dig the big meat on the little rim look and the shocks to assist the steering system..
Should make light work of all your needs...
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11-09-2009, 01:44 PM
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Ima lechoo finish, but...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: North Carolina
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
Sweet! Awesome work!
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11-09-2009, 01:53 PM
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Location: Florida Panhandle
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
Lookin good man. Definately got a good deal on it.
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11-09-2009, 02:16 PM
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Big Blue
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
very nice stepside and sweet on the deal score on the 5 new claws .
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11-09-2009, 07:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Lorton,VA
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Re: 78 K10 Stepside Project
Nice man very clean. Hopefully soon i'll be giving mine some attention.
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