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Slick1725 04-19-2013 04:06 PM

Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
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Originally Posted by 84SierraClassic (Post 6021596)
Awesome looking truck there. I thought the 78-79 years had the head light bezels going around the blinkers below the head lights ... do you have a different front clip?

I just bought the parts for the 78. The blinkers do not fit perfect but quick glance it looks good. Only bought the bezels no sheet metal.
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CuRtdOgG 04-20-2013 12:08 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
My new project, 84 swb


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8260/8...38f7b42528.jpg
IMAG0430 by catkinson896, on Flickr
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ssfamous 04-20-2013 12:30 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Heres a picture of my 85 Im working on

Before:
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...52063285_n.jpg

After:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...02266085_n.jpg

Heres a picture of my dads truck sitting nicely beside my c10
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...00818907_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...84980324_n.jpg

Another Picture of my dads f100
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...88032577_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...00818201_n.jpg

ssfamous 04-20-2013 12:35 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...51437742_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...88717409_n.jpg

CuRtdOgG 04-20-2013 02:03 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Truck looks good bro. What drop do you have setup?
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ssfamous 04-20-2013 02:06 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CuRtdOgG (Post 6023188)
Truck looks good bro. What drop do you have setup?
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Thanks man! It a 5/7 drop

CuRtdOgG 04-20-2013 02:08 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Flip kit c notch? What spindles...I'm fixing to do mine...I have a rear flip kit and I need the rest
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ssfamous 04-20-2013 02:21 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
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Originally Posted by CuRtdOgG (Post 6023195)
Flip kit c notch? What spindles...I'm fixing to do mine...I have a rear flip kit and I need the rest
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Its a djm kit. The front has 2 inch lowering springs an 3 inch lower control arms. the back has a flip kit with 2 inch drop shackles.

bbbc10 04-20-2013 05:01 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
sick truck!!!!! whats the specs on the wheels and tires..i know they are 22s but width an backspacing?

Low79 04-20-2013 05:22 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Nice trucks did you have to narrow the rear ends on either of the trucks .

Smoke_Dog 04-20-2013 12:23 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Didn't even have to look at where you was from, automatically I knew it was from N.C. just by the swag it has! I have been all over the World and no bodies cars have the same swag as NC cars! Haven't figurard it out as to why! But it just is!!!



SSpeed66 04-20-2013 04:49 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Here is my truck with a set of freshly polished slot mags, 15x8.5/15x10, 255/60-15, 295/50-15 BFG T/As.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps2af0a761.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...pse594ebf0.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...psb6a3f2c1.jpg

VTX-Black 04-20-2013 05:20 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Smoke, did you have to adjust the inner fenders when lowered? I'd love to see pics of how you did it.

JohnC 04-21-2013 05:23 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CuRtdOgG (Post 6023034)
My new project, 84 swb

Looks good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssfamous (Post 6023072)
Heres a picture of my dads truck sitting nicely beside my c10
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...00818907_n.jpg

Two beautiful trucks. Your dads truck is SUPER SICK though! I always liked a clean 67-72 F100

Gates72ss 04-21-2013 06:39 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
My 76 Gmc Sierra shortbed , 87k orig miles , Bbc 454 , th400 , ac , custom interior plus more...Never seen rust , ariz truck its whole life until 6 months ago...
Currently up for sale to fund my 71 chevelle project and my 72 blazer...





http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1981f449.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...psf9b64142.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6869833a.jpg

Gates72ss 04-21-2013 07:53 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
83 shortbed i built... Built 454 , 8" lift , 37" tires , Very clean truck...


http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...122_123340.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...202_112058.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...201_132358.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...129_125443.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...123_130126.jpg

Reziel_1983 04-21-2013 09:39 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Love the color... do you know what paint code that is?

eghatch15 04-22-2013 08:33 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...80115490_n.jpg

Gates72ss 04-22-2013 05:40 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Reziel_1983 (Post 6026326)
Love the color... do you know what paint code that is?

Thanks , I don't have the exact color code on hand but it is a yamaha R1 blue....

ssfamous 04-23-2013 02:47 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Low79 (Post 6023277)
Nice trucks did you have to narrow the rear ends on either of the trucks .

Neither have been modified

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbc10 (Post 6023272)
sick truck!!!!! whats the specs on the wheels and tires..i know they are 22s but width an backspacing?

Tire size is 255/35 285/35 and the back spacing is 5inches in the back and 4 1/2 in the front.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoke_Dog (Post 6023736)
Didn't even have to look at where you was from, automatically I knew it was from N.C. just by the swag it has! I have been all over the World and no bodies cars have the same swag as NC cars! Haven't figurard it out as to why! But it just is!!!

Preciate that man!

jrblanke 04-23-2013 09:39 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
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Here is my all original 85 Scottsdale SWB. Midnight blue, 4.3 V6, 700R4, 3.07 gears, AC, PS, PB, and delco AM/FM sterio.

jrblanke 04-23-2013 09:53 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Here is my 1985 Scottsdale SWB. Midnight blue, 4.3 V6, 700R4, 3.07 gears, AC, PS, PB, and delco AM/FM stereo.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps722c057f.jpg[/URL]


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps751edf1f.jpg[/URL]

kalbert 04-23-2013 10:29 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
Wow that is super clean looking!

ozkiwi 04-23-2013 11:07 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
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Quote:

Originally Posted by jrblanke (Post 6030661)
Here is my 1985 Scottsdale SWB. Midnight blue, 4.3 V6, 700R4, 3.07 gears, AC, PS, PB, and delco AM/FM stereo.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps722c057f.jpg[/URL]


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps751edf1f.jpg[/URL]

For some reason I find your truck extremely attractive
;)
Lovely clean looking and original thats how I like them on the outside.

87squarebody 04-24-2013 12:44 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
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Originally Posted by ssfamous (Post 6029838)
Neither have been modified



Tire size is 255/35 285/35 and the back spacing is 5inches in the back and 4 1/2 in the front.



Preciate that man!

Man your truck is sweet.Are your wheels 22x8.5 up front and 22x10 in the rear.Do you have any rubbing issues.Did you have to trim the fender well lip on the rear.Also did you have to do any front inner fender well mods.Thanks in advance


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