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I'm not sure about the tires but the wheels are Rev 100's from American Racing. 20x8 and 20x9.5 I think is what Scott said. He's a member on the forum (ScottW).

Mikey23

03-19-2012 10:30 PM

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Here is my 87 i am building now. Still gotta install my porterbuilt drop member to get het down some more!

Mikey23

03-19-2012 10:35 PM

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Here is my 81 i started building before the 87, money got tight and had to sell it before is finished it. I have built around 7 o 8 of these trucks since i was 15.

1965 Chuvy

03-20-2012 11:15 AM

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I have a question, my 1980 started life as a long bed, but the frame was cut to fit a steel bed, but it wasn't cut short enough to be a short bed. where do I put it haha. Its a medium bed:metal:

joe231

03-20-2012 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1965 Chuvy (Post 5263581)

I have a question, my 1980 started life as a long bed, but the frame was cut to fit a steel bed, but it wasn't cut short enough to be a short bed. where do I put it haha. Its a medium bed:metal:

Got pics?
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1965 Chuvy

03-20-2012 01:43 PM

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Attachment 894028Ill have a far away one but Ill have more once my son goes down for nap. And its not pretty to most people, its a work truck, used to be a diesel automatic but it now has or i was told it was a 327( i highly doubt its a 327) and a granny 4 spd. Here is my goal for the truck though. I want 4wd at least and the color on this truck was actually the original color of mine.

Cue-Ball

03-20-2012 06:08 PM

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That's a great truck. Different from what most of us have (lowered 2WD fleetsides). It's the same color combo as that slammed '80 that was posted somewhere in this thread. I'd love to see your truck and his side by side.

trout

03-20-2012 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07 (Post 5256794)

Here is a members truck (ScottW) that I shot at the RUN TO THE SUN car show in Myrtle Beach yesterday. Its super clean and looks awesome.

yea i loved the interior wish i would have known he was a member i was there

1965 Chuvy

03-20-2012 11:41 PM

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Well there she is, im kind of embarrased at how dirty it is but I am restoring it so its ok. Its been a work truck for 20 some years so it can be right. [ATTACH][ATTACH]Attachment 894321[/ATTACH][/ATTACH] I am actually kind of confused on the year. The vin plate is so rusty I cant read it properly. It has 80-81 headlight on top over marker lights, an 84ish grille for the 4 headlight trucks. ( I want to make the markers in the grille fog lights) and the side markers on the fenders suggest around an 81-84.

1965 Chuvy

03-20-2012 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey23 (Post 5262675)

Here is my 87 i am building now. Still gotta install my porterbuilt drop member to get het down some more!

I think what makes that truk look so good are the vent window deletes, makes it real slick to match the full shave.:metal:

joe231

03-20-2012 11:56 PM

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1965 Chuvy,
I don't think it's an '80...
'80 was the last year of the round fenders, rounded dash, formed front frame horns(bumper bolt holes were built into the frame), and the hood covered the cowl and wipers.

Oh and it looks like it has van mirrors...
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cory d

03-21-2012 12:09 AM

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[QUOTE=1965 Chuvy;5265073] The vin plate is so rusty I cant read it properly. QUOTE]

ha, the one on our crew cab completely rusted off

muppal81

03-21-2012 02:00 AM

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My 1981 chevy stepside with 355 sbc
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bigsj

03-21-2012 08:03 AM

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That truck looks real nice..... and welcome to the forum

hotrod_991

03-21-2012 01:57 PM

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double post

hotrod_991

03-21-2012 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LOW 7FO (Post 5254893)

had one of thies that we used to beat around the ranch when I was in highschool. Ofcourse didnt know what we had at the time. All 6 the kids and cousins learned to drive in it through the fields. it factory green adn white combo, 454, auto.

made2drag

03-22-2012 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey23 (Post 5262675)

Here is my 87 i am building now. Still gotta install my porterbuilt drop member to get het down some more!

man, i really love your 87. got a build thread on any of your trucks? thanks

tobytuttle

03-23-2012 12:07 AM

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HERES MY LITTLE CLEAN 77 BONANZA I SOLD MY BUDDY http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/.../BONANZA77.jpg

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