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1978 Chevy Stepside on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:97000 Color: Brown and camo /
 Black tan and camo
Location:

Sullivan, Missouri, United States

Sullivan, Missouri, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:350
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: Ckl148z153566 Year: 1978
Interior Color: Black tan and camo
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: C/K Pickup 1500
Trim: Stepside
Drive Type: Four wheel drive
Mileage: 97,000
Exterior Color: Brown and camo
Number of Doors: 2
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This is a restored with love 1978 classic chevy stepside that I call BUCK THE TRUCK after a deer theme. I decided a year ago I wanted a daily driver real truck. I had 2 new vehicles that broke down for reasons as little as the gas cap wasn't tight. So I decided to build my own reliable classic. I started a search for a perfect chassis. I found and had shipped to me a great K-10 it has a no frills 350 that when I purchased last year the motor had been rebuilt with 1000 miles on it and I haven't put more than a hundred since so you'll get a engine that will start every time and has such a wonderful sound as it runs. So no need to do any engine work.  It has a cast iron transfer case so again the most desirable durable case. Next look at the number of springs on the rear end and you'll understand the extra hauling ability. So I started with a wonderful truck. I then took the truck completely apart and repaired any areas of rust.  Not with bondo  I  replaced a few rust areas with new metal. So now I knew I wouldn't need to worry about rust for years. Then I primed and painted the truck with a single stage paint this is not a showroom paint job it has some orange peal a bit and a few scratches that I did oops but I wanted a daily driver. I spent a fortune as you can see with the camo accents.  I also stripped the inside it had no rust problems there but I had to see before I put new carpet in it.  The seat needed some help so I put in a slider on the driver side and some new springs then had it professionally covered with a mix between a tan vinyl and the center was made of actual tanned cow hide the back and sides of the seats were done in camo. The inside of the cab was painted black. The rubber was all replaced in the windows but the rear glass leaks a little so it needs to be replaced or repaired.  I may even do that before it sells if I get to it   The door panels were custom built with 2 sets of new speakers and the armrest are made of real oak hardwood.   The dash was covered in real tanned cowhide. So fading shouldn't be a problem as my wife informed me she has never seen a faded cow lol. But for a modern touch I mounted a brand new gps built into the dash. With the theme of deer I custom made a 4wheel shifter made from the antler base of a real deer. The gas gauge doesn't work and the heater fan has been put on a toggle switch to fix the fan switch.  The tires are a mixed set of 33-12.5-15. There is some dry rot on the tires but they hold air and drive fine.  They are an all terrain tire that I had plans on replacing with mud terrains. The front brush guard has 2 brand new fog light that are toggled inside. The rims are in pretty good shape the pics won't due them justice cause I've never cleaned them lol.  The tailgate is the old style chain with new chains.  Everything works perfect with the tailgate.  The bed was completely redone with new hardwood and what a great look it is. The deer print on the cab wall of the bed has two bed lights that shine in the bed with the dome light.  It has a heavy tow hitch with a drop down with ball and also pictures shows the antler hitch cover that comes with it. The bed sides where completely painted but I decided the Crome overlays looked too good to not add.   I have way more money and labor than I'll ever see but money is tight and I have to pay some bills so I can start a new project.  But I won't give it away. So if your wanting a real truck one that starts and runs great and can be worked on with ease this is the truck for you.   You could always start from scratch but you will be surprised how much money and time it takes and realize how cool it is that this one is ready to drive without doing a thing.  It just passed a  Missouri  inspection. The winning bidder will need to pay a 500 dollar non refundable deposit within 24 hours of the auctions end and the balance within 5 days. I won't ship so pick up her or winning bidder will have to have a curb side shipper to  Sullivan Missouri.   I've had several shipped that and they all went great.  Good luck  also duel tanks with duel exhaust 

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