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Just picked up this 79 a few weeks back

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps45379377.jpg

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps7bf06a32.jpg

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As is currently

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Nice look. What size drop is that?

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installing your spoiler on the front bumper

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installing your spoiler on the front bumper that looks

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My '86 that I just bought a 454 for. Can't wait!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...lies/metal.gif

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Paul,

It was lowered when I got it, I was told its 4 in the front and 3 in the rear.

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I'll try this again in the RIGHT thread. Sorry in advance guys, lots of threads and i got side tracked.........

I'm new here but I thought I'd throw my truck in the mix. Started out as a 1973, was built into an off Road race truck in either 1981-82, then purchased by none other than Walker Evans for one of his clients who needed an off road class 8 truck built. Walker took the 73 and updated the cage and suspension, and also a newer grill/front fenders to the mid 80's. The truck raced in the SCORE/HDRA series in the 1980's and also a smaller Arizona series where it won a couple Championships under Bill Howard. The truck changed hands a couple times and now I'm the proud owner of this little piece of off road racing history.

Picture from the 1985 MINT 400 race......

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/203/vf9q.jpg

Here is how it sits now....

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/23/0ewx.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/571/irda.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/34/yy3u.jpg

Plan is to tear it down to the frame and restore her back to the original colors and get her back in racing form to compete in the NORRA Mexican 1000 vintage off road race held every May in Baja Mexico. This restoration will start after this years Mexican 1000 because i have a different project I'm finishing up.

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This was my Dads 74 Cheyenne Super 454 that he use to pull a 28 foot Silver Streak Trailer with. I loved this truck but unfortunately he sold it after about a year because it used too much gas. I wish I had it now.

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Hello;

Here is a pic of my 1978 chevy s/b.
I have owed it since 1988
It is still very dependable ride.
It just does't get drove that much anymore.
It set in the yard till I need to haul dirt/gravel or trash.
It looks bad(I know)
I just can't part with it.
Just been a real great truck.

Tim

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Hey, we own 78 classic shortys. Many dont and wish they did. Mine is kinda, sorta similar and on its way to better things. As foryour "kinda rough' truck..how many people have stopped and asked about buying it? Check out photo #7177 and 7233.

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New here, still trying to figure out this picture thing!

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sweet truck! I know most won't like the 4x4 with big rims, But I like it! What drivetrain it got?

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Thanks. Yeah, I expect a few comments about the wheels, but I just don't care! It's mine, and I'll do what I like. I bought it stock about a month ago, super clean. Stock tbi 350, 700r4, 208, 1/2 tons (it will never go off-road). Going in this week for a tranny rebuild and maybe some vortec heads and a cam.

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Are you keeping the TBI?

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That's the plan so far. I know that intake manifold is super expensive, but back to carb seems like a step in the wrong direction to me.

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my 80 c10 stepside

http://c10forum.com/forum/picture.ph...ictureid=10211

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I like the big wheels TonkaToy, looks good.

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Sweet truck. Are those 22" 100 spoke?

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20s

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I don't know, nice truck but looks like a lifted 2wd with the smooth tires and huge rims, rims may look a bit better with some tires that looked more aggressive with all the lift. Overall I like the lift and truck.

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Hey guys! Idk why I didn't come here sooner!! I'm in a contest to win a gun ! First place is kicking my ass! I have a direct link for it. Alll ya gotta do is click it and hit thumbs up under my picture! It's me by my old 87 c10! Please help and share tthis link. It ends in three days!

http://rev-tac.com/?page_id=685

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Kali, hands down !!!
I was not able to vote?

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Theres a truck in the picture?? ;)

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Mud man, are you referring to my truck or bacon's? Also, anyone else having trouble seeing bacons truck? I don't see a picture or a link?!?

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My lowered "81" C-10 short wide bed. Have cut out and welded in all new steel since this pic. but, still needs a paint job.

Engine: Cadillac 425 (rebuilt with a few internal goodies...)
Trans: Turbo 400 / Allison 2600 stall torque convertor
Rear: Ford 9" with pos-a-trac and 2:73 gears (rebuilt)
Wheels: Cadillac 15x8 stock steelies

Side fuel tanks have been removed and replaced with a 10 gallon fuel cell mounted under the bed and behind the rear end. Has a hidden hitch, electric leather Cadillac seats, non-air, power & brakes.
She ain't the prettiest but, rides like a dream and has plenty power to spare and surprisingly enough gets 15-17 mpg!

Hate to say it but, my 10 year on going project may be up for sale real soon....

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I think he was referring to your truck. Bacons truck sits low with 20" wheels. I see the pic perfectly.....You have a sweet truck btw

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Oh, ok thanks. I know it's not the best picture MudMan, but it is 4x4. The tires are 37/13.5/24 all terrains. Not a mud tire, but not exactly smooth either. Like I said before, the truck will never see mud, and I don't like the roar of "mud" tires. Thanks for all the compliments though! I'll try to get some better pictures when I get it back from tranny rebuild.

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Thinking about running these on my c10 with a 5" front and rear drop. Also thinking of doing a matte dark maroon paint job with all the chrome blacked out to match the wheels. I know the pic is of 6 lug wheels but they are available in a 5 on 5. Opinions?http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/...F54BB20F99.png

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Nice rim, so what size width are you thinking and rim size also, front to back the same or wider rear and rim size front to back, tell us more. How are they $ wise also.

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Till later this year they are only available in 17x9. Then I guess by summer they will add 18x9 and 20x9. I'd like to run the 18s. The 17s I priced thru my local tire shop at 816 a set with tax and shipping from California included in that.

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18's would be nice, by 9" I imagine still right, so is a set 2 rims which means $408 a rim then. Not bad overall, sure a nice looking rim.

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A set is 4 rims

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Wow, only $204 a rim, nice price, guess I am used to 8 bolt rims lately with 40" tires @ $600 a pop per tire :lol: Buy 5 so you have a matching spare at that price, better than waiting for one if damaged.

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Yes that's true

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Well better safe, have seen rim designs change or become not available at times so for that price not a big deal. Keep us posted.

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After looking at all of these trucks, I can see that I have my work cut out for me if I want to feel "worthy" when I'm finished. Here's my 1980 C10 stepper. Stock 250 straight six, with a turbo 400 trans and a 12 bolt rear. Dropped with spindles and coils in the front, flipped in the back. 255/60-15 all around on 15x6.5 rally's (need a set of 8's for the back). Going for a really simple "dropped stock work truck" look when I'm done. Just finished the 1973 grille today. When I get the bodywork done, going to shoot it a dark hunter (or British racing) green. Got a build thread going - "my first build thread - 1980 stepside". Hope to get it back outside for some better, more current pics tomorrow...

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Nice stance, wheel/tire combo that are in proportion.

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Thanks! Got it outside for some better shots today.

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Thought it's about time to post a pic of it lowered
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