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General Site Info => Welcome => Topic started by: Kl7293 on November 11, 2015, 08:55:59 PM
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Hello! New to the forum and would like some advice if possible. I am starting a build with my 14 y/o son. I have uploaded a picture of our truck(blue) and a picture of the a truck(silver) that we like. I would like to get some opinions as to the size lift, tires, and wheels the truck(silver) has. Thanks for the help.
Our truck is a 1978 C10 Bonanza/Scottsdale(blue)
Thank you,
Jeff
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Howdy from Kansas!
The silver truck looks like it has at least a 4" lift. I can't say what tires or wheels.
The photo of the blue truck you have is small, but the truck appears to be in great shape. Hope you post some more photos of it...
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Hello fellow Bonanza owner!! And i thought i had the last one! Grettings from MA.
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Welcome from west central IL. Nice trucks!
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Welcome from Northeast AZ! Those are both nice trucks! I would say the silver one has at least a 4" lift on 35" tires and what appears to probably be 16" wheels. But there's no real way to tell for sure. I agree with Jason that it appears your truck is in excellent shape. It should make a great father/son project. Look forward to seeing more pictures!
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Thanks guys for the responses. Philobeddoe are the Bonanza trucks rare? My grandfather bought this truck new in 1978 and it only has 85000 miles on it. It is in good shape but does have some rust in the normal places.
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Bonanza's are very rare and highly sought after, they are the deluxe prize and crown jewel of the 1973-1987 generation!! Okay, okay...i'm exagerating a little. But the other members will get a chuckle out of this. I CAN honestly say, before i got my bonanza, i have never seen nor heard of them, and i have not seen another one yet. But i have seen many cheyenne's, scottsdales, custom deluxes, camper specials, etc, etc. you've got a great family truck there, its worth a little restoration. Now lookie here:
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welcome from maryland. the silver trucks tires look like what i just got
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what brand are they?
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Welcome from NV. Your truck looks really nice, and like a great starter. According to Barrett-Jackson who sold that silver truck, it's a 6" lift, 35" tires on 15x10 rims
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1978-CHEVROLET-C-10-CUSTOM-PICKUP-175168
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Tim thanks for the info. Thanks everyone for the responses
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It may be 6" but if those are 35's they are sure tucked a little high for a 6" lift. Here's a side view of mine with a 4" and 35's and the tires don't seem to tuck so high into the fnder wells. Is it a diffrent in the body?
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Welcome from AZ. Nice pics!
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Welcome from the Mile High City. I wonder if I have a Bonanza or a Scottsdale or neither. Still trying to de-code this option sticker!
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Welcome from the Mile High City. I wonder if I have a Bonanza or a Scottsdale or neither. Still trying to de-code this option sticker!
I think, not for sure, that that indicates it is a Scottsdale trim level with a Bonanza package added on.
Like having a Scottsdale with the Camper Special package added on or like the brand new silverados, you can get a Silverado but you have options of adding an "All-Star" package, "Midnight" package and 2 others I can't remember off the top of my head.
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If your real real fortunate, then just maybe its a bonanza. But i doubt it, bonanzas are just too rare.
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It is a true Bonanza...my grandfather bought it new.
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Awesome, welcome to the Special Insiders Club! I still have not physically seen another Bonanza, amazing, everytime i see a square-body i check. Thats why they are so special and highly sought after. Everyone on this site only dreams of having one. LOL!!
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Bonanza packages were year end promotional packages. I don't consider them rare at all. They were bundling options to move more trucks.
Read here: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=10.msg15#msg15
To keep it all together...
Bonanza was a special promotional grouping of options. It was offered during the 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980 model years, and was typically offered during the final months of those model runs. There were several packages (typically designated "A", "B", "C", etc., and respectively carrying increasing levels of included equipment) offered on a variety of truck models. Equivalent packages were offered for GMC vehicles under the "Royal Sierra" designation.
With the exception of the 1980 model year, the packages for the pickups were based upon the Scottsdale trim package, and with the exception of carpeting and nameplates and discounted option prices, resembled other similarly optioned non-Bonanza Scottsdales offered during those years.
The specific packages for 1979 Chevy Big 10 pickups were as follows...
Package A (code YG6) included Scottsdale trim, Bonanza nameplates, color keyed carpets, striped vinyl bench seat, deluxe wheel covers, chrome grille, upper and lower bodyside moldings, clock and gauges, AM radio, inside hood release, automatic transmission, comfortilt steering wheel, intermittent windshield wipers. The total savings for package A was $200.
Package B (code YG7) included all items for package A plus tinted glass, air conditioning, cargo lamp; package savings was $300.
Package C (code YG8) included all items in packages A and B plus operating convenience group (power windows and door locks), speed and cruise control; package savings was $400.
Interestingly, the Scottsdale offered three different upholstery choices. They were Custom Cloth, Custom Vinyl, and Striped Vinyl. The Custom Cloth and Custom Vinyl options for non-Bonanza Scottsdales included a color-keyed rubber floor mat while the extra cost Striped Vinyl selection replaced the mat with carpeting. The Bonanza default upholstery was the striped vinyl, but I believe the Custom Cloth and Custom Vinyl could also be specified for the Bonanza without forteiting the carpet.
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So your tellin me the exclusive elite Bonanza is just a regular 73-87 like everybody else? Awww C'mon Man!
It's all good, just having a little fun. But thanks Capt. for that information, i appreciate it.
Truthfully though, i really have not seen another Bonanza emblem. Maybe i'll start a post just to see how many Bonanza owners are out there.
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Total rookie question here, but what makes it a bonanza? Never heard of that. Either way great looking trucks!
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I dont think anything specific. It's your basic c-10 like a scottsdale or cheyenne. I guess there were a ton of options available. See captkaos' post #18 above this one. It explains the bonanzas pretty well.
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They had emblems on them and it was listed in the RPO sheet. Year end trucks only.
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Although i still have not seen another one out there.