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Title: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: hotrod24 on March 16, 2008, 01:12:26 AM
well i have never got to tell yall how i got my truck i found it in the iwanna for $1,250 and got it for $750 this is a some pics of when i found it.


(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd224/74chevy/Chevy20281292.jpg)

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd224/74chevy/Chevy1.jpg)
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: hotrod24 on March 16, 2008, 01:26:08 AM
this is when i went and looked at it

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd224/74chevy/before.jpg)

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd224/74chevy/untitled-1.jpg)
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: 77c15 on March 16, 2008, 05:34:50 AM
That's a good find, and a good buy! I frequent the Iwanna paper, also. Best dollar I spend a week.
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: hotrod24 on March 16, 2008, 02:01:47 PM
yea it is good some times
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: Dragon on March 16, 2008, 03:27:18 PM
I Really like the Blue, and Agree Nice buy 8)  Are you keeping the Bumper Bull Bar, and do you have any pics of how it is installed???  Have been looking for one for my truck, but I can't find a '73-80(Thinking of just Fabbing one!)..


Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: hotrod24 on March 16, 2008, 06:53:34 PM
man to tell you the truth i do not know if i am going to put it back on or not but it was bolted to my bumper and here is a link to go to

http://www. competitor.com/icatalog/cc/full.asp?page=86


(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd224/74chevy/2.jpg)

Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: Dragon on March 18, 2008, 01:31:03 AM
Thanks for the Info, gives me a possible starting point to play with 8) Did you or the previous owner add the 91-96 Caprice Hood Ornament ???
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: hotrod24 on March 18, 2008, 02:13:44 AM
i did not put the ornament on there is it not original
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: Bitzer! on March 18, 2008, 06:15:58 AM
The ornament looks like a target finder!!
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: 77c15 on March 18, 2008, 08:19:11 AM
As stated, that caprice hood ornament really actually looks good. Different stands out and I wouldn't change a thing!
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: hotrod24 on March 19, 2008, 07:09:51 PM
this how it looked before i fixed the interior up i was going to get married so i started fixing her up because i did not want my bride to get her dress dirty

                                        before
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd224/74chevy/before.jpg)


                                         after
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd224/74chevy/truck78-1.jpg)


Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: VileZambonie on March 19, 2008, 07:13:07 PM
lookin good! All your time and effort is starting to pay off
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: 1978Bonanza on March 19, 2008, 07:38:38 PM
My 78 is the same mariner blue metallic but with a light blue stripe. It is a long bed too. Bought it for $500. Nice truck by the way
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: 77c15 on March 19, 2008, 07:45:50 PM
Who did you get your dash and door panels from?
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: hotrod24 on March 19, 2008, 08:03:07 PM
well believe or not i got some paint from wallmart and painted the dash pad and door panels
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: 77c15 on March 19, 2008, 08:07:14 PM
What did you use? That vinly and fabric rattle can paint?
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: hotrod24 on March 19, 2008, 08:13:04 PM
yes it was krylon for plasic and vinyl
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: Unofficial on March 23, 2008, 12:40:50 PM
yes it was krylon for plasic and vinyl

Wow, that looks really good. I was going to buy new panels and a dash, but that looks great. Did you paint them by taking them off or did you leave them in? Was the paint easy to use? I might pick some up...
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: hotrod24 on March 23, 2008, 01:19:04 PM
well it was pretty easy i got the paint from wallmart and took every thing out and painted it
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: Swims350 on March 23, 2008, 05:20:59 PM
sorry to juymp in but for best and long lasting results you might want to check on getting some adhesive promter and definately some grease/wax remover or prepsol/prep wipes for sure, DON't skimp out on the grease/wax remover or prep wipes, you need them or the paint will suck and won't stick. Most of the time it seperates and orange peels aweful or fish eyes.

Adhesive promoter can only help it stick and last longer.
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: Blazin on March 23, 2008, 10:13:08 PM
Looks great! Amazing what a little elbow grease and some spray bomb will do.
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: Fordeatinz71 on March 23, 2008, 10:22:34 PM
man, i love that blue!  i had a 79 K30 that same color except it was silver in the middle...beautiful truck!
Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: 79 sierra hombre on April 10, 2008, 04:29:04 PM
this how it looked before i fixed the interior up i was going to get married so i started fixing her up because i did not want my bride to get her dress dirty

                                        before
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd224/74chevy/before.jpg)


                                         after
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd224/74chevy/truck78-1.jpg)





i got   A CRACKED  DASH TOO , NICE JOB ,.

Title: Re: my 78 chevy truck
Post by: nativetexan on April 25, 2008, 10:40:38 AM
Was it gloss or satin?? I know Rustoleum also makes that textured spray for auto panels.