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Offline 78 BIG TEN

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78 Big Ten (Floor pan redone!!)
« on: March 08, 2008, 02:01:46 PM »
Paid $500, this thing is running really good. Let me know your opinions.





« Last Edit: May 10, 2008, 12:38:39 PM by 78 BIG TEN »
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Offline hotrod24

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2008, 02:05:02 PM »
good looking truck post some pics when you start working on it
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Offline Bowtie Bomber

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2008, 03:42:22 PM »
Looks just like mine when I started (Mine was a little more rustier) that baby has some potential though! Just some sprucing up in the engine bay and some lower rear bed panels and fenders and you'll be set.

Good lookin' truck.

P.S.
Is that a new master cylinder/brake booster?
« Last Edit: March 08, 2008, 03:43:58 PM by Bowtie Bomber »
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Offline 78 BIG TEN

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2008, 05:04:41 PM »
Yes the brake booster and master cylinder had to be replaced when I bought the truck. The brake pedal was hard as heck to operate. Bought a new one and feels like it should.
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Flowmaster..Edelbrock..MSD..Equus Gauges..Pioneer
93 Bonneville SSE
Flowmaster..CAI..HiFonics..Panasonic..Memphis 12's
00 Elantra
93 Cadillac Deville FOR SALE

Offline dunedigger

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2008, 06:18:42 PM »
Looks like a lot of truck for 500, nice.
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Offline Captkaos

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2008, 08:25:07 PM »
That ain't bad for $500.  A buddy of mine just sold one with no motor/trans for $450....
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Offline 78 BIG TEN

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78 Big Ten
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2008, 06:17:06 PM »
Started priming today. (The panels that are good.) So I can have a picture of what needs to be replaced...

This door needs to be bondoed in the corner...

Some of the bed, I am getting the replacement arches...
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78 Big Ten, 350/350
Flowmaster..Edelbrock..MSD..Equus Gauges..Pioneer
93 Bonneville SSE
Flowmaster..CAI..HiFonics..Panasonic..Memphis 12's
00 Elantra
93 Cadillac Deville FOR SALE

Offline Bitzer!

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2008, 06:23:41 PM »
Good luck with it bud, sure looks like theres some rot to sort out!
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Offline team39763

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2008, 08:22:10 PM »
Oh yeah, you got some work to do on there.  But it'll make for some cool before and after pics when you get done.  Good luck man.
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Offline Bowtie Bomber

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2008, 08:31:12 PM »
Man I love projects. Looking good, all in good time my friend.

Keep up the good work!
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Offline 78 BIG TEN

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2008, 08:37:00 PM »
Thanks guys and I will keep you all updated.
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78 Big Ten, 350/350
Flowmaster..Edelbrock..MSD..Equus Gauges..Pioneer
93 Bonneville SSE
Flowmaster..CAI..HiFonics..Panasonic..Memphis 12's
00 Elantra
93 Cadillac Deville FOR SALE

Offline bowtieguy

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2008, 08:45:11 PM »
HOLY SWISS CHEESE BATTMAN.

No seriously, I am impressed with the door gaps! You can tell it hasn't been messed with.  What does the rest of the truck look like??
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Offline 78 BIG TEN

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2008, 08:50:16 PM »
About the same all the way around, I posted the old pictures (week old, lol) on another post.
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78 Big Ten, 350/350
Flowmaster..Edelbrock..MSD..Equus Gauges..Pioneer
93 Bonneville SSE
Flowmaster..CAI..HiFonics..Panasonic..Memphis 12's
00 Elantra
93 Cadillac Deville FOR SALE

Offline 78 BIG TEN

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2008, 11:17:47 AM »
OK I am asking you guys for your honest opinions. Should I primer everything now (over the rust) and then repair the rust or just wait?
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78 Big Ten, 350/350
Flowmaster..Edelbrock..MSD..Equus Gauges..Pioneer
93 Bonneville SSE
Flowmaster..CAI..HiFonics..Panasonic..Memphis 12's
00 Elantra
93 Cadillac Deville FOR SALE

Offline bowtieguy

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Re: 78 Big Ten
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2008, 12:33:06 PM »
Don't waste your money on the primer.  I like seeing multi colored riggs.  They do get more credit in my book. 
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