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*C-10 simplex* · 07-29-2012, 11:18 AM

Good work!

What does Big 10 mean?

THE "10" SILVERADO · 07-29-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

Good work!

What does Big 10 mean?

It was the F44 option that had heavy duty rear suspension and brakes making it a 5/8 ton to get around the 1/2 ton emissions.

1978chevybigten · 07-29-2012, 03:50 PM

alright guys, ran into a problem, where does this mount up to?!
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THE "10" SILVERADO · 07-29-2012, 03:59 PM

Here is my driver door.

1978chevybigten · 07-30-2012, 12:11 AM

so finally got the wing window weatherstripping done also all the inner weatherstripping!!
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mud.man.rj · 07-30-2012, 12:18 AM

Congrats on the big 10, she is coming together pretty nice, especially since the first pic's, keep up the great work.

1978chevybigten · 07-30-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Congrats on the big 10, she is coming together pretty nice, especially since the first pic's, keep up the great work.

Thanks man!
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WarBeard · 07-30-2012, 03:15 AM

That bracket is for the door pulls.

gramps77 · 07-30-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 1978chevybigten

i havent been able to post for about two weeks, ive been on vacation, but as soon as i got back i got right to work, tinted the windows, bought all new weatherstriping for the windows, there going to be here today, put the interior back together got a new seat cover, she will be primed in the next 3 weeks!

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How was that dash to install? I keep reading about people having issues putting in aftermarket dashes and specifically getting the dash clips in. About to do mine and looking for tips.

*C-10 simplex* · 07-30-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

It was the F44 option that had heavy duty rear suspension and brakes making it a 5/8 ton to get around the 1/2 ton emissions.

Can you tell me more about this? ( i will start another thread if nessesary). What is the GVWR of 5/8 ton?

i think my 1/2 ton truck has the heavy duty rear springs(will count in a sec) and i'm wondering if that is why i don't have an A.I.R. pump and other emmissions junk? (never came with it) The truck did, however, to the best of my knowledge, come with a CAt converter.

1978chevybigten · 07-30-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gramps77

How was that dash to install? I keep reading about people having issues putting in aftermarket dashes and specifically getting the dash clips in. About to do mine and looking for tips.

its the original dash i just recovered it in fabric. but ya the newer dashes are a pain to install, thats why i just recovered the stock dash looks brand new and fits well!

1978chevybigten · 07-30-2012, 10:32 PM

so went to the salvage yard today and got a bunch of good deals, on thing i cant find though are a set of mint black seat belts! i dont want to have to buy new ones from lmc, so if any one has a nice pair im interested!

1978chevybigten · 08-07-2012, 02:23 PM

Alright guys ran into a problem, when ever water goes into the cowl it all dumps into the passenger side floor! Anyone have this problem? How do I fix it?!?! Also it's coming from the area where to fan is pics soon.
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THE "10" SILVERADO · 08-07-2012, 06:58 PM

There is supposed to be a door with a rubber seal attached to a vacuum actuator so you have to have the heater on (at least I think, maybe it is to keep the cabin pressure) to have it open. Either way there needs to be a door there to keep moisture out.
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**78 Big10 454** · 08-07-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

It was the F44 option that had heavy duty rear suspension and brakes making it a 5/8 ton to get around the 1/2 ton emissions.

Unfortunately that didn't fly in the Republic of Kalifornia...

1978chevybigten · 08-11-2012, 01:04 AM

well got the doors jamps painted today and all the rest of the weatherstripping done. tomorrow were priming the truck! then next week were painting the truck. im excited to see all our hard work pay off!!

JRANGER · 08-11-2012, 11:11 AM

dang you move sooo fast..Im jealous

WarBeard · 08-11-2012, 02:31 PM

Did you paint over the lens of you camera?!?!?!?!

WE NEED PICTURES

1978chevybigten · 08-11-2012, 10:42 PM

alright guys here she is!!!

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JRANGER · 08-11-2012, 10:58 PM

damn...im jealous

1978chevybigten · 08-11-2012, 11:17 PM

thanks man! alot of hours and late nights went into making the body so strait!!

WarBeard · 08-12-2012, 12:15 AM

So when can I drop mine off?

1978chevybigten · 08-12-2012, 10:02 PM

shot the stripes today

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JRANGER · 08-12-2012, 10:04 PM

wow nice

mud.man.rj · 08-12-2012, 10:09 PM

Not usually that big on stripes, but the way you rounded them at the front and the nice width of them looks real good on the truck, gd job.

07-29-2012, 11:18 AM	#26
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: 1978 big ten build Good work! What does Big 10 mean?

07-29-2012, 03:50 PM	#28
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build alright guys, ran into a problem, where does this mount up to?! __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

07-29-2012, 03:59 PM	#29
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: 1978 big ten build Here is my driver door. Attached Images __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

07-30-2012, 12:11 AM	#30
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build so finally got the wing window weatherstripping done also all the inner weatherstripping!! __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

07-30-2012, 12:18 AM	#31
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1978 big ten build Congrats on the big 10, she is coming together pretty nice, especially since the first pic's, keep up the great work.

07-30-2012, 03:15 AM	#33
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: 1978 big ten build That bracket is for the door pulls. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

07-30-2012, 10:32 PM	#37
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build so went to the salvage yard today and got a bunch of good deals, on thing i cant find though are a set of mint black seat belts! i dont want to have to buy new ones from lmc, so if any one has a nice pair im interested! __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

08-07-2012, 02:23 PM	#38
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build Alright guys ran into a problem, when ever water goes into the cowl it all dumps into the passenger side floor! Anyone have this problem? How do I fix it?!?! Also it's coming from the area where to fan is pics soon. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy Last edited by 1978chevybigten; 08-07-2012 at 02:36 PM.

08-07-2012, 06:58 PM	#39
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: 1978 big ten build There is supposed to be a door with a rubber seal attached to a vacuum actuator so you have to have the heater on (at least I think, maybe it is to keep the cabin pressure) to have it open. Either way there needs to be a door there to keep moisture out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

08-11-2012, 01:04 AM	#41
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build well got the doors jamps painted today and all the rest of the weatherstripping done. tomorrow were priming the truck! then next week were painting the truck. im excited to see all our hard work pay off!! __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

08-11-2012, 11:11 AM	#42
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1978 big ten build dang you move sooo fast..Im jealous __________________ 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

08-11-2012, 02:31 PM	#43
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: 1978 big ten build Did you paint over the lens of you camera?!?!?!?! WE NEED PICTURES __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

08-11-2012, 10:42 PM	#44
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build alright guys here she is!!! __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

08-11-2012, 10:58 PM	#45
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1978 big ten build damn...im jealous __________________ 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

08-11-2012, 11:17 PM	#46
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build thanks man! alot of hours and late nights went into making the body so strait!! __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy



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08-12-2012, 12:15 AM	#47
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: 1978 big ten build So when can I drop mine off? __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

08-12-2012, 10:02 PM	#48
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: 1978 big ten build shot the stripes today __________________ 1978 big ten 350/350:chevy

08-12-2012, 10:04 PM	#49
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1978 big ten build wow nice __________________ 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

08-12-2012, 10:09 PM	#50
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 1978 big ten build Not usually that big on stripes, but the way you rounded them at the front and the nice width of them looks real good on the truck, gd job.

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