1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

spudz · 12-10-2016, 04:23 PM

I'm thinking of making a trade for this 78 chevy sport. According to the rpo label it's the real deal. Are they more desirable then regular c10s? It runs and drives. But rough around the edges.

DBLSPRT68 · 12-11-2016, 07:31 AM

YES! The sport was just an option package on the Scottsdale trimed trucks. They had appearance related items, that made them different from the plain jane trucks. I personally love them, but I like to be different. I know where an 1980 Sport stepside is located, but the original owner is letting it rot behind his business. I've made a very fair offer on it, but he thinks it's worth more or just dosen't want to sell it. I'd personally jump on it, but you could let me know if your going to pass. I'll take it!

chrismoore701 · 12-11-2016, 08:34 AM

I love my 1979 stepside sport. I have owned it for 22 years and have only seen 2 other sports in that time.

80SPORT · 12-11-2016, 09:24 AM

All the Chevy Sport owners seem to like theirs...if you pick this up and want to resell it let me know...78 is the year I am missing.Well optioned truck ...still has the original paint and aluminum wheels by the look of it.Hard to find in original condition.First year that Z77 was an RPO;before that it was a COPO option.

77 ChevySport · 12-11-2016, 11:04 AM

Did not realize that the "Tripple Red Color Option" could be ordered. (Exterior-
Interior-Stripes) This combo would be simply "stunning".IMHO-Larry

Matt Man · 12-11-2016, 06:00 PM

They are more desirable for sure, but it seems that most of them are 2wd. However I wouldn't restomod the truck to much being a real sport model, should be restored correctly.

77shorty · 12-11-2016, 08:23 PM

Now you all have me thinking about my fleetside 77....it has the sport bumpers, used to have the smaller sport mirrors, but it has the aluminum molding upper and lower with the gold stripe in it.....not the sexy decals like I see in the brochure photo above......can I tell by my vin or?????

80SPORT · 12-11-2016, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 77shorty

Now you all have me thinking about my fleetside 77....it has the sport bumpers, used to have the smaller sport mirrors, but it has the aluminum molding upper and lower with the gold stripe in it.....not the sexy decals like I see in the brochure photo above......can I tell by my vin or?????

You can not tell from vin unless you can get docs from GM
If you have the upper and lower mouldings it is not a sport
All Sports were Scottsdale models
In 1977 it would have been a COPO option...9J8 OR 9J9

spudz · 12-12-2016, 12:37 AM

I'm going to try and make a deal... can you even buy painted sport bumpers with the impact strip or replacement plastics? Probably be really expensive to have the decals remade too. I still want it. What should I pay for it if i decide not to trade. He will
Sell outright. Not a rot box but has typical rust from a well used unrestored truck.

andrewmp6 · 12-12-2016, 05:11 AM

I believe the impact strips are remade under the suburban on lmc.

**1774btcrew** · 12-14-2016, 07:39 PM

As far as I know, no on reproduces the impact strips for the 73-80 Sport bumpers. What does he want to trade you for?

Misled · 12-16-2016, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77 ChevySport

Did not realize that the "Tripple Red Color Option" could be ordered. (Exterior-
Interior-Stripes) This combo would be simply "stunning".IMHO-Larry

Yep, I personally love the triple red

Graydar · 02-03-2018, 09:07 PM

hey did you every get this truck and redo it???

Graydar · 02-03-2018, 09:10 PM

hey I would like to get ahold of you about the 1978 chevy sport truck...We have been trying to find the codes for the strips on the side of the truck as well as for the hood... we have the z77, white fleetside one with the 3 colors...if you have imforamation on this pickup can you please let me know...

Graydar · 02-03-2018, 09:14 PM

we have the white one...and looking for the strip package for that truck...or what the colors are...

Graydar · 02-03-2018, 09:18 PM

you by chance wouldn't know the colors for the 1978 chevy sport truck would you??? we have the white one

Rusty704x4 · 02-04-2018, 05:05 PM

This is my grandpa's 78 Scottsdale sport, we believe it has 78k original miles. He passed away over 10 years ago and the truck has been mostly sitting. I have tons of questions and haven't found a lot of info on the paint scheme, was it painted that was or was it a "sticker" package? I would love to get it back to original and cruise it. Do any of you guys have a good source of info on the sport package trucks?

Graydar · 02-06-2018, 02:39 PM

where did you find them

Danmcg · 02-07-2018, 07:27 AM

Rusty, the stripe was a decal.
Here's some info to get ya started, https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf
Scroll down to page 75 for sport info

Good luck, thats an awesome project!

Rusty704x4 · 02-08-2018, 08:57 PM

Awesome! Thank you

12-10-2016, 04:23 PM	#1
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? I'm thinking of making a trade for this 78 chevy sport. According to the rpo label it's the real deal. Are they more desirable then regular c10s? It runs and drives. But rough around the edges. Attached Images __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

12-11-2016, 07:31 AM	#2
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? YES! The sport was just an option package on the Scottsdale trimed trucks. They had appearance related items, that made them different from the plain jane trucks. I personally love them, but I like to be different. I know where an 1980 Sport stepside is located, but the original owner is letting it rot behind his business. I've made a very fair offer on it, but he thinks it's worth more or just dosen't want to sell it. I'd personally jump on it, but you could let me know if your going to pass. I'll take it! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

12-11-2016, 08:34 AM	#3
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,318	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? I love my 1979 stepside sport. I have owned it for 22 years and have only seen 2 other sports in that time. __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

12-11-2016, 09:24 AM	#4
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? All the Chevy Sport owners seem to like theirs...if you pick this up and want to resell it let me know...78 is the year I am missing.Well optioned truck ...still has the original paint and aluminum wheels by the look of it.Hard to find in original condition.First year that Z77 was an RPO;before that it was a COPO option. Attached Images

12-11-2016, 11:04 AM	#5
77 ChevySport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 201	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? Did not realize that the "Tripple Red Color Option" could be ordered. (Exterior- Interior-Stripes) This combo would be simply "stunning".IMHO-Larry

12-11-2016, 06:00 PM	#6
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? They are more desirable for sure, but it seems that most of them are 2wd. However I wouldn't restomod the truck to much being a real sport model, should be restored correctly. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

12-11-2016, 08:23 PM	#7
77shorty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 100	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? Now you all have me thinking about my fleetside 77....it has the sport bumpers, used to have the smaller sport mirrors, but it has the aluminum molding upper and lower with the gold stripe in it.....not the sexy decals like I see in the brochure photo above......can I tell by my vin or?????

12-12-2016, 12:37 AM	#9
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? I'm going to try and make a deal... can you even buy painted sport bumpers with the impact strip or replacement plastics? Probably be really expensive to have the decals remade too. I still want it. What should I pay for it if i decide not to trade. He will Sell outright. Not a rot box but has typical rust from a well used unrestored truck. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

12-12-2016, 05:11 AM	#10
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? I believe the impact strips are remade under the suburban on lmc.

12-14-2016, 07:39 PM	#11
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,544	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? As far as I know, no on reproduces the impact strips for the 73-80 Sport bumpers. What does he want to trade you for? __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

02-03-2018, 09:07 PM	#13
Graydar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Waterloo Posts: 10	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? hey did you every get this truck and redo it???

02-03-2018, 09:10 PM	#14
Graydar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Waterloo Posts: 10	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? hey I would like to get ahold of you about the 1978 chevy sport truck...We have been trying to find the codes for the strips on the side of the truck as well as for the hood... we have the z77, white fleetside one with the 3 colors...if you have imforamation on this pickup can you please let me know...

02-03-2018, 09:14 PM	#15
Graydar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Waterloo Posts: 10	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? we have the white one...and looking for the strip package for that truck...or what the colors are...

02-03-2018, 09:18 PM	#16
Graydar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Waterloo Posts: 10	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? you by chance wouldn't know the colors for the 1978 chevy sport truck would you??? we have the white one

02-04-2018, 05:05 PM	#17
Rusty704x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Quantico, Md Posts: 16	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? This is my grandpa's 78 Scottsdale sport, we believe it has 78k original miles. He passed away over 10 years ago and the truck has been mostly sitting. I have tons of questions and haven't found a lot of info on the paint scheme, was it painted that was or was it a "sticker" package? I would love to get it back to original and cruise it. Do any of you guys have a good source of info on the sport package trucks? Attached Images



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02-06-2018, 02:39 PM	#18
Graydar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Waterloo Posts: 10	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? where did you find them

02-07-2018, 07:27 AM	#19
Danmcg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Central NY Posts: 168	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? Rusty, the stripe was a decal. Here's some info to get ya started, https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf Scroll down to page 75 for sport info Good luck, thats an awesome project!

02-08-2018, 08:57 PM	#20
Rusty704x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Quantico, Md Posts: 16	Re: 1978 chevy sport. are they desirable? Awesome! Thank you

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