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Offline 1978k10

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1978 Factory Sport Package
« on: October 04, 2011, 08:53:14 AM »
I recently bought a 1978 K10 shortbed stepside.  It has been on the local fire department fleet since it was new so it only has 35,000 miles.  I prefer things stock and original, but, this truck is a bit too "plane Jane" for me; custom deluxe, no options, painted steel wheels etc. 

I do not plan on any modifications except I want to put the Sport Appearance Package on it that was available in 1978.  The colors I have in mind is the one shown in the factory brochure, white with red inserts. 

I don't recall ever seeing a Sport" in person.  What I need to know is, are the inserts painted on or are they decals.  The insert is also "bordered" by an alternative stripe.  I'm sure that is a decal, as well as the triple stripes that go down each side of the hood.  Are these stripes available from anyone?   I appreciate anyones help.  Thanks, Rick Veard   Lorain, Ohio

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Re: 1978 Factory Sport Package
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2011, 02:14:37 PM »
Don't know the answer to your question but I wanted to welcome you seeing this is your first post.  Please post up pictures, it is not often we get to see a real survivor with 35K on the clock.
Carl 
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Re: 1978 Factory Sport Package
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2011, 04:55:39 PM »
Welcome from Arizona!
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Re: 1978 Factory Sport Package
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2011, 11:14:22 AM »
Thanks for welcoming me.  I will get pictures up shortly of my 1978 Custom Deluxe and 1986 Silverado.  I will contact Alex about the stripes.  Thanks........Rick