r/Squarebody

Debating on whether I should put in the work to move the axle back to center it in the wheel well or just run it the way it is? It's a qp 9 inch and I need to order my drive shaft very soon.

I bought this a few years ago and now have time to tinker with it. The truck came with 3/4 Ton Axles and I put a 4” lift on it to accommodate 33” tires. Engine stock and is running a little rich for smog in requirements in California. Almost have that figured out, rebuilt carb and about to put a covert Carb Cheater on it. Next will be paint and body work which I am going to attempt on my own. The shell will come off for summer cruises.

Found this truck in the weeds after a guy passed away. His daughter sold it to us for $1500. New rear tires, tune up, and some TLC and we've been working it since.

1/10 What do you think

got it for 800$. Is that a good deal? I got it last week, and I drove it like twice, which is fine as i am going to order some new parts. What are some common square body issues I should look out for?

Thank you for the support and encouragement, or maybe fuck you, but only time will tell. 😜

I'm glad I made the decision to get her, big plans for her future will keep you guys updated on meaningful progress.

Listed on Facebook as a “high top” suburban

Introducing myself on this app.

Nelly Weaver sometimes known as @nelllsterr

This is my 1978 GMC squarebody. I bought it when I was 19 and have been daily driving it ever since.

Over the years, I’ve:

saved up for the first body job

learned how to work on it myself

rebuilt and upgraded it multiple times

As it sits now:

355 small block

4-barrel Holley (600 Street Warrior)

700R4 transmission

4/6" drop kit from Belltech

At this point, almost everything has been replaced or touched—body panels, parts, the works. Still running the original frame, rear end (for now), and rad support.

This truck has been with me through everything—jobs, long drives, even university.

Now it’s become the center of the platform I’ve built around it.

Picked up the cap for $75 and love the look.

Very old man, like me.

hey guys, I need some advice on a summer project rig. I got just under 4k saved for a truck and this seems like a super compelling dark horse option. there are other trucks on the market but I don't really want a 2004 f-150 with 224k miles, or similar.

cons: 2wd, rust through spots in the bed pan (struts are good) needs tie rods replaced and gauges fixed/reconnected, shifts hard.

pros: sex appeal, $2700 maybe less, motor is strong, no rust in the important places, \~$1k under budget for me

appreciate your time for hearing me out.

Wife refused to ride in it because of how dirty it was. (Honestly don’t blame her. The seat was so gritty and dirty that the dirt would stick to you when you got out) so I finally did some interior work and she doesn’t mind it now! Rest of the interior will get done next winter. Time to enjoy it for the summer now!

I would like to get a lowering kit for my truck but since it’s a weird year because the 88’s moved to the newer models C/K I’m having a hard time finding the older square body lowering kit what should I get?