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1badgmc 09-10-2010 08:01 AM

Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks
 
Count me in the blue freak club. Nothing attracts me to a vehicle more than a nice shade of blue. It can be the ugliest damn car ever built, but if it has a sweet blue on it, I'll walk over and check it out.

JohnC 09-10-2010 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc (Post 4182366)
Slick truck! The wheel and tire combo and the color really make it stand out, even with the usually boring W/T grille. I like it!

I agree. I usually don't like the W/T grille, but with the gray wheels it really makes it work well with the truck.

salrod00 09-11-2010 09:17 AM

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bad cell phone pics. sorry 22's with 4/6 drop

1badgmc 09-11-2010 09:23 AM

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What wheels are those? They look good.

The Big Green 09-11-2010 11:32 AM

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[IMG]http://i1017.

tdp67 09-14-2010 04:09 PM

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:chevy:

tdp67 09-14-2010 04:12 PM

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Here's the 88 I'll be buying this weekend.

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1badgmc 09-14-2010 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tdp67 (Post 4190042)
Here's the 88 I'll be buying this weekend. I have the 67 up for sale.

It's got a few things that I'm not too fond of, but overall, it looks like a sweet truck. Nice color too.

3r!c84 09-14-2010 05:57 PM

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It's funny how wheels could change the whole look
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tdp67 09-14-2010 06:05 PM

Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks
 
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Originally Posted by 1badgmc (Post 4190137)
It's got a few things that I'm not too fond of, but overall, it looks like a sweet truck. Nice color too.

Care to elaborate?

1badgmc 09-14-2010 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tdp67 (Post 4190218)
Care to elaborate?

#1 is the rollpan. Granted, it looks better on this truck than most of the trucks I see that pan on these days, but the time of the ZR-1 rollpan has passed. I would replace it with a normal, unlighted rollpan and then stick some good taillights (I prefer the LED set I have in my Suburban) back in where they belong.

The grille update in itself is fine. It doesn't bother me that it was updated and kept the sealed beam headlights, but I don't like the funky "mess" in the openings. I think the mesh is part of the grille. A cheap eBay thing. The big killer on the grille update is the use of the stock '88-'93 parking lights. Those lights don't fit right in the later grilles and just look ugly in there. Replace the parking lights with some stock '94-'98 pieces or some nice diamond clear aftermarket pieces and then cut out the "mesh" in favor of billet or something else. The chrome grille does look a little out of place with the painted bumper and everything else on the truck being chrome-free. Maybe color match the grille, or my personal preference, swap to a GMC grille. I do like the sidemarker lights, though. I wish they would make them for the '94-'98 GMC grilles.

The wheels, though not really that bad, just don't work for me. They're too blingy.

The interior looks super-clean from what can be seen. I had a similar seat in my truck long ago. I didn't like the woodgrain, so I smoothed it out and then painted it an accent color, in my case it was gray with the same color blue interior.

But like I said, the overall package looks really good and that blue is very nice. I'm a sucker for blue. :) The truck was built to the taste of the owner, which isn't all bad, but my tastes tend to skew a little off from the masses and it would need a bit of tweaking to fit my liking.

Ghastlyone 09-14-2010 07:43 PM

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The truck looks clean.

1badgmc 09-14-2010 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghastlyone (Post 4190380)
Headlights. Swapping to a 94-98 style grill but leaving sealed beam headlights has never made sense to me.

It's not that bad. If you bought a Suburban in Australia, that's how they came.

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That roll pan. Another thing I've never understood is when people do a tail light style roll pan, and then just put covers over the factory lights. That's lame.
On this one it looks like the stock taillights were painted.

Boog 09-14-2010 09:28 PM

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tdp that's a good lookin 88. Somebody's put a lot of work in it for sure. I have always liked blue interiors. That paint is a gorgious shade of blue. I too like the small sealed beam headlamps and have them on my 97 GMC. Hope it turns out to be a good truck for ya.

jb1016 09-15-2010 12:52 AM

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That's a good looking shorty. I know everybody else has said it too, but that blue really is awesome. Do you have any plans for it?

scotts62 09-15-2010 07:24 AM

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Yeah i might change a few things on the truck too but in order for me to do that i would buy it for myself but otherwise im not going to pick it apart. Good looking truck tdp67 i hope you get it and enjoy it ;)

Lets see some more pics :metal:

tdp67 09-15-2010 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84 (Post 4190205)
It's funny how wheels could change the whole look
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Are you saying you like the wheels? or not?

tdp67 09-15-2010 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc (Post 4190371)
#1 is the rollpan. Granted, it looks better on this truck than most of the trucks I see that pan on these days, but the time of the ZR-1 rollpan has passed. I would replace it with a normal, unlighted rollpan and then stick some good taillights (I prefer the LED set I have in my Suburban) back in where they belong.

I too have never really been a fan of these. I also think they look ok on this truck. But, I also have a Z06 so they don't bother me too much. This is probably something I'll change in the future.

The grille update in itself is fine. It doesn't bother me that it was updated and kept the sealed beam headlights, but I don't like the funky "mess" in the openings. I think the mesh is part of the grille. A cheap eBay thing. The big killer on the grille update is the use of the stock '88-'93 parking lights. Those lights don't fit right in the later grilles and just look ugly in there. Replace the parking lights with some stock '94-'98 pieces or some nice diamond clear aftermarket pieces and then cut out the "mesh" in favor of billet or something else. The chrome grille does look a little out of place with the painted bumper and everything else on the truck being chrome-free. Maybe color match the grille, or my personal preference, swap to a GMC grille. I do like the sidemarker lights, though. I wish they would make them for the '94-'98 GMC grilles.

The grill is a bit blingy and I will probably change that also. I also plan to change the parking lights at the least.

The wheels, though not really that bad, just don't work for me. They're too blingy.

As far as the wheels go, I prefer a 5 spoke design but these will do for now. At least they are chrome and have new rubber.

The interior looks super-clean from what can be seen. I had a similar seat in my truck long ago. I didn't like the woodgrain, so I smoothed it out and then painted it an accent color, in my case it was gray with the same color blue interior.

Yes, the clean interior was a big factor in the purchase. I like the buckets with the ability to carry around my 2 boys and or the wife if she's lucky. :)
I too don't like the wood grain and I will be changing that. The interior has a little too much billet also. The sterring wheel, which you can't see, ac vents and speaker covers.


But like I said, the overall package looks really good and that blue is very nice. I'm a sucker for blue. :) The truck was built to the taste of the owner, which isn't all bad, but my tastes tend to skew a little off from the masses and it would need a bit of tweaking to fit my liking.

Thanks, I'm always open to constructive critics and ideas. It's the overall potential of this truck that sold me.

tdp67 09-15-2010 01:44 PM

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Here's a few more.

tdp67 09-15-2010 01:46 PM

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A few more.

jb1016 09-15-2010 02:39 PM

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Man, that interior is decked out! The wheel looks like it might get a little hot in the Texas sun, though. You weren't kidding; it is super-clean inside.

Edit: And I guess you won't be hauling a lot of mulch:lol:

tdp67 09-15-2010 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jb1016 (Post 4192961)
Man, that interior is decked out! The wheel looks like it might get a little hot in the Texas sun, though. You weren't kidding; it is super-clean inside.

Edit: And I guess you won't be hauling a lot of mulch:lol:

Yes, I will be mostly hauling a$$!:exit:

Not sure if I'll keep the carpet in the bed.

JWall 09-15-2010 02:55 PM

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That interior reminds me alot of my 94's....

The truck looks good.

Ghastlyone 09-15-2010 03:37 PM

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Nice edit of my post Scotts.

So you can never post any criticism or personal opinion about other vehicles on this site, right? As long as you're a "yes" man, you're free to post.

That seems to be the case, so....no thanks.

I'm done posting anything here.

scotts62 09-15-2010 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghastlyone (Post 4193063)
Nice edit of my post Scotts.

So you can never post any criticism or personal opinion about other vehicles on this site, right? As long as you're a "yes" man, you're free to post.

That seems to be the case, so....no thanks.

I'm done posting anything here.

Giving a personal opionion and just flat out picking one apart is two different things. Yes I have given my personal opionion on stuff but I don't go to the extreme to write everything I don't like about another persons truck. With that said, let's get back to the thread and joy some pics, Good day
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k5hart 09-15-2010 04:57 PM

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That's a really good looking truck. I'd do some work with the grill and maybe remove a couple interior pieces and leave it as is. Honestly the roll pan, painted lights don't bother me on this truck and I'm not a fan either. It's works with the blue.

I've wondered what some billet in a blue stockish interior would like. I have blue in my truck and just bought some used billet pieces. Nice to get a preview. Thanks for the picks. Keep us updated with what you do with the truck.

JWall 09-15-2010 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by k5hart (Post 4193202)
I've wondered what some billet in a blue stockish interior would like.

Another preview...

http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph.../x1_detail.JPG

http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...985_detail.jpg

http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph.../x2_detail.JPG

k5hart 09-15-2010 07:39 PM

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JWall - I love that truck every time I look at it. You did everything just right with it. I think I'm going to polish the billet I have like yours.

truckerboy 09-17-2010 07:16 PM

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here is my First truck back from a total transmission and engine replacement. Been out of commission a year, but i love how it turned out.
Its got a new 350, TBI, TH700R4, corp 14 full float with 4.11:1 gears, and the normal front IFS. (would prefer a Dana 60). Also new tires, dick cepek crushers 285/75R16.
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scotts62 09-17-2010 07:19 PM

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Hey Jwall what kind of seats are those? They look good.

JWall 09-18-2010 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by scotts62 (Post 4196635)
Hey Jwall what kind of seats are those? They look good.

98 Tahoe seats without headrests

scotts62 09-18-2010 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JWall (Post 4197362)
98 Tahoe seats without headrests

Thats cool, i just noticed the arm rests in them. I have some that kinda look like that in my 62.

Vega_67C10 09-18-2010 11:18 PM

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Sold my 67 to pay off some medical bills, hated it so much but sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/IndyVega/67027.jpg

My new project, 89 Sport, have completed many things to date. Have much more planed.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50...9/IMG_2553.jpg

Going to start a build thread sometime.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50...9/IMG_2551.jpg

hiway 09-19-2010 11:15 AM

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http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/4...0915001347.jpg

954x4 09-19-2010 02:50 PM

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A few of my 95 GMC z71
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/..._5161635_n.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...5091039-00.jpg
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...to0013_001.jpg

k5hart 09-19-2010 04:50 PM

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Hiway, do you have any more pics of your extended cab. Looks really sweet. I've been considering a two tone like yours.

hiway 09-19-2010 05:56 PM

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Yes several....but it's hard to post pics at work! I can email to ya to see or post if ya want

k5hart 09-19-2010 07:44 PM

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Post them if you get a chance. What did you do to divide the two colors? Stripe of some kind?

cttandy 09-21-2010 10:46 PM

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A quick snapshot when I got home tonight. Here are the twins, they aren't identical or anything, but the same Momma and the same year.

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P9210110.jpg
http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P9210111.jpg

truckerboy 09-21-2010 11:47 PM

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nice man.
Do you have a load leveling hitch or something on there?? I just have to think that the weight of a truck (assuming 3000-5000 lbs) would make a 1500 squat down a lil more than that.


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