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Old 03-07-2021, 12:50 PM   #1
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78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400

Hi finally decided to fully restore my 78. A little history on this truck, it was bought by by Brother in 1978 and passed on to his daughter in the early 90's.
At some point it was restored by her and her husband. I bought the truck from them in 2014 and brought it back to Wis. The 400 now a 406 ant the tb400 were rebuilt 2 yrs ago. My plans are to get it down to the frame and build it back up.

I decided to post it here as I plan on using lots of help from the sponsors and members on this forum. The truck is at a young guys place this is just starting out doing truck restorations. We are just at the tear down stage. Cab and box going to be sand blasted next week.
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Old 03-09-2021, 05:52 AM   #2
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400

Neat truck. Why the sandblasting? Trying to get ahead of potential rust issues or not happy with current body work conditions? Going back to brown?
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Old 03-09-2021, 08:12 AM   #3
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400

nice truck to build...I wish I had those buckets/console in mine
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Old 03-09-2021, 11:33 AM   #4
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Neat truck. Why the sandblasting? Trying to get ahead of potential rust issues or not happy with current body work conditions? Going back to brown?
Sb and e-coating.
Going back to the brown 2 tone.
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Old 03-09-2021, 11:36 AM   #5
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nice truck to build...I wish I had those buckets/console in mine
Thanks. yes most of the truck is solid. The interior will be for sale at some point. The dash pad has one bad spot in it. I will have more pictures this weekend.
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Old 03-09-2021, 01:58 PM   #6
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Sb and e-coating.
Going back to the brown 2 tone.
Wow, doing it so it will last forever. Very cool. Also that you are going back to the original colors. Will be sharp.
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Old 03-11-2021, 09:23 PM   #7
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400

I would like a chance to buy the seats/console when available. Same color as my '78 GMC interior. I can message you if you would like. Thanks, Casey
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'78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac

'72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built.
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'75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built.

SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205
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SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd
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Old 03-12-2021, 03:44 PM   #8
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I would like a chance to buy the seats/console when available. Same color as my '78 GMC interior. I can message you if you would like. Thanks, Casey
Sure. If your not in a hurry.
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Old 03-13-2021, 10:13 AM   #9
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Cab is off and just a few thing to take off yet, then in for media blasting.
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Old 03-13-2021, 10:21 AM   #10
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Lots to remove inside the cab.
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Old 03-13-2021, 10:24 AM   #11
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Started to sand the doors.
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Old 03-30-2021, 04:18 PM   #12
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Update on 3/30/2021

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few patches in the floor needed.

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removed all brake lines and fuel lines. Next week hope to remove the engine, trans/Transfer Case and axles
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Old 03-31-2021, 06:32 AM   #13
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Re: 78GMC, 4x4SB, 400CI, Tb400

coming along nicely
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'78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac

'72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built.
'73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built.
'75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built.

SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205
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Old 04-22-2023, 11:54 AM   #14
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Finally got back to my truck after some major health issues with my self and my wife. tough getting old. I decided that I had to farm out most of the work to get it done in a timely matter. The seat I did myself.

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Old 04-22-2023, 11:57 AM   #15
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everything stripped off the frame and painted.


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Cab farmed out, e-coated, and painted all back on the frame

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Exhaust painted with XTC high temp paint, all ready to go back on

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Front fenders painted and back on.
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Wiring harness all reworked and tested. All new Braided Looms used.

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Box is almost done.

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inside of box is painted.
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Old 05-30-2023, 03:38 PM   #22
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Cab back on and inside painted.

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Cab and bed back on and paint completed.

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Trim going on.
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Fender Badges Restored. The black looks terrible in this picture.

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