The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

This is as much of a side shot as I have right now. This is before I took it down another inch in the front. It's covered in snow now.
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Lambchop76

03-03-2014 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dpruim (Post 6555513)

This is as much of a side shot as I have right now. This is before I took it down another inch in the front. It's covered in snow now.
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Looks awesome, what's your total drop now

dpruim

03-03-2014 03:42 PM

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4/6 3 inch drop spindles and a coil cut and flipped in the back
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This is before the drop

baconburners

03-03-2014 08:25 PM

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http://c10forum.com/forum/picture.ph...ictureid=10367
http://c10forum.com/forum/picture.ph...ictureid=10377
http://c10forum.com/forum/picture.ph...ictureid=10376
http://c10forum.com/forum/picture.ph...ictureid=10370

Hankster

03-03-2014 08:35 PM

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Figured I'd make my 100th post here! Info on its in my signature.

baconburners

03-03-2014 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevDog1 (Post 6552684)

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...

nice truck man!

Voltron_77

03-03-2014 10:59 PM

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First post, here's my 79.

Top photo is when I got it 6 months ago. Bottom is it's current state with subtle changes.

mud.man.rj

03-03-2014 11:51 PM

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Not sure on the subtle changes, but noticed the back is lowered, nice truck. What running gear, small block auto.

baconburners

03-04-2014 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltron_77 (Post 6556472)

First post, here's my 79.

Top photo is when I got it 6 months ago. Bottom is it's current state with subtle changes.

nice truck! i love the stepsides

Voltron_77

03-04-2014 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj (Post 6556592)

Not sure on the subtle changes, but noticed the back is lowered, nice truck. What running gear, small block auto.

Thanks, yes 350 auto.

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Originally Posted by baconburners (Post 6558084)

nice truck! i love the stepsides

Thanks

ChevDog1

03-05-2014 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Voltron_77 (Post 6556472)

First post, here's my 79.

Top photo is when I got it 6 months ago. Bottom is it's current state with subtle changes.

Your truck, sir, is franking gorgeous! What are those wheels?

Voltron_77

03-06-2014 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevDog1 (Post 6558589)

Your truck, sir, is franking gorgeous! What are those wheels?

Thanks, the wheels are just steelies that I cleaned up and sprayed some Duplicolor wheel clear coat over. I also put on some new 3 inch trim rings and new center caps.

One Wheeler

03-07-2014 02:14 AM

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I'm a noob to This site. Here's a pic of my stepside. I just threw a new motor in it and working on getting it on the road in the next couple of weeks

Old School Low

03-07-2014 09:08 AM

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Welcome One Wheeler. Looking forward to seeing your first thread. What motor got dropped in?

One Wheeler

03-07-2014 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Old School Low (Post 6562223)

Welcome One Wheeler. Looking forward to seeing your first thread. What motor got dropped in?

I put a rebuilt 350 in there.

One Wheeler

03-07-2014 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Old School Low (Post 6562223)

Welcome One Wheeler. Looking forward to seeing your first thread. What motor got dropped in?

I can only post one pic at a time for now but I'll post a thread on this truck soon. Not much rust on it. Paint, rims, and interior coming soon in the next couple of months

Old School Low

03-07-2014 01:39 PM

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Right on. I may need oil pan like yours for clearance.

520CheyenneK10

03-09-2014 04:30 AM

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Got BFG's installed Saturday morning. 15x8 oem rims off a retired Border Patrol Blazer with 31x10.50x15 TA/KO's.

520CheyenneK10

03-09-2014 04:40 AM

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Got BFG's installed Saturday morning. 15x8 oem rims off a retired Border Patrol Blazer with 31x10.50x15 TA/KO's.

Also got the "Hoe" re-shoed with some fresh new Toyos while I was at it.

Pics got flipped:o

Eyegore

03-09-2014 05:47 AM

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520 very nice, what year is your truck? First time I've seen it hear. And what part of az desert are you located?

520CheyenneK10

03-09-2014 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Eyegore (Post 6565469)

520 very nice, what year is your truck? First time I've seen it hear. And what part of az desert are you located?

Thanks! It's a 73' Cheyenne Super K10. In Pima County NW.

mud.man.rj

03-09-2014 08:24 PM

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Nice K10. :clap:

Bowed

03-10-2014 02:39 PM

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That's a nice looking K10 . It's neat and the colors are right . I am doing 77 swb in similar fashion . BTW I'm in E. Maricopa county .

JAG66

03-14-2014 11:51 PM

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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...pscdb3a157.jpg

1987 5.7, 78K miles.

mud.man.rj

03-15-2014 12:57 AM

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Wow, the truck looks like it is 1987 right now and you just bought it, super clean.

Silverado3500HD

03-15-2014 12:56 PM

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Nice trucks !

Short bed Chevy Trucks in American cars meetings in Iran

GMC truckdriver

03-19-2014 08:11 AM

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My 1983 Sierra 70,000 original miles. Bought new August 1983. Replaced broken grille last year with one from a 1985 junk yard truck. Those wheels have been on it since 1989.

kreigjean

03-19-2014 12:46 PM

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GMC truckdriver what is the Trim level of your 83'?

aggie91

03-19-2014 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kreigjean (Post 6583728)

GMC truckdriver what is the Trim level of your 83'?

It appears to be a base model GMC Sierra. No code of that year:

1982-1987

Base model - Chevy Custom Deluxe/GMC Sierra
Z62 - Chevy Scottsdale/GMC High Sierra (Note this change)
Z84 - Discontinued
YE9 - Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Classic

GMC truckdriver

03-19-2014 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kreigjean (Post 6583728)

GMC truckdriver what is the Trim level of your 83'?

It is the base trim level Sierra 1500. Only options were the 305 4bbl engine, th350 transmission, air conditioning and rear bumper. (no radio) Still have the window sticker. Paid 7600.00 brand new. MSRP was 10,030.00. Never been into the engine or transmission except to change the distributer. Had to change the seat from the same junk yard 1985 model that I used for the grille. Still runs and drives perfect. I still have the steel 15x7 wheels with the dog dish caps. When tires where out (more like dry rot) I switch rims with fresh tires each time 4 xs so far. Today the odometer reads 70,630 mile and has never rolled.

Hankster

03-19-2014 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC truckdriver (Post 6583294)

My 1983 Sierra 70,000 original miles. Bought new August 1983. Replaced broken grille last year with one from a 1985 junk yard truck. Those wheels have been on it since 1989.

Beautiful truck you have there Driver!

Bluboy1227

03-20-2014 03:30 PM

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Im new here but this is my 85 C10. Working progress. Its got a Mcgaughys 4.5/6 Drop, and a mildly built 406 Sbc. Gonna be my daily driver once she's done :chevy:

kalbert

03-20-2014 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC truckdriver (Post 6583294)

My 1983 Sierra 70,000 original miles. Bought new August 1983. Replaced broken grille last year with one from a 1985 junk yard truck. Those wheels have been on it since 1989.

Nice lookin unit. Patina is just right and those wheels are sweet! Bonus points awarded if you remember what they are. They look like American Gamblers, or maybe Progressive something?

GMC truckdriver

03-21-2014 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kalbert (Post 6586547)

Nice lookin unit. Patina is just right and those wheels are sweet! Bonus points awarded if you remember what they are. They look like American Gamblers, or maybe Progressive something?

Centerline Champ 500's. They had the 3 bar fake knock-offs but they were confiscated by someone who needed them more than me.

LookSlowGoFast

03-21-2014 05:39 PM

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Still in progress, but she's on her way to being done this summer! Fixin to rebuild the small block, install a new rear-end, and a flip kit, c-notches, and 2 1/2in drop spindles. Already relocated the front leaf spring brackets, replaced the rear brackets and hangers, and added 3in drop springs.

:metal:

ChevDog1

03-21-2014 05:47 PM

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Man, I wish I had your dash pad....

Nice truck!

mud.man.rj

03-21-2014 09:23 PM

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Good looking truck with a great plan.

Blackfox

03-22-2014 11:29 AM

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Picked up this 87 R10 a couple weeks ago...survivor truck still with original paint. Not perfect, but very well taken care of being it's 27yrs old! Here's a few pics.
On the way home with "Ruby"....
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...psddaaa913.jpg

Interior:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ps17723ca4.jpg

Engine:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ps1fbf7246.jpg

I removed the bed rails and factory bed liner, and put new tires all the way around. The others had great tread but were dry rotted.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ps8010bab7.jpg

I've since removed the push bars up front yesterday (no pic yet). Next step is lowering it a bit...haven't 100% made up my mind on how far yet? But after a few weeks of searching trucks I finally found a truck where the guy had the same ideas (minus the front clip) opinions on how much this truck is lowered?
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...psaab31331.jpg

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