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Mister83chevy 06-11-2012 03:07 AM

My 83 Chevy....Progress build......
 
Bought this 83 chevy lwb truck about a month ago. Figured since everyone now days are fixing up swb rides, Id fix up a lwb LOL. She was in rough shape. Floor pans, rockers, Posts, Inner doors were all rusted and needed to to replaced or repaired. So far i've put down about 2k and thats just for bodywork. As of right now she's all fixed up "body wise" with a shaved tail gate and rgetting interior done now then suspension,upgrade in motor a few other body mods etc. Ill update this everytime she gets work done.
Here's some before and after pics.


When i got her
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/Untitled.jpg

The Nasty thing called rust "Under the runner or what ever u call them, I could stick my hand threw.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/Damnrust.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...amnyourust.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...urustagain.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...younumber2.jpg

You can see the wholes in the floor some what...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/damn0210.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...nyou222222.jpg

Brand new hood Primed and ready for paint
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...youtrailer.jpg

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As of today. "6-11-12" "Not to many pics of after but i will update with more pics as the progress continues.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...r201222222.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r.../after2012.jpg

The Truck...."Rear window was replaced with 1 solid piece"

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...truck20120.jpg




Thanks for checking out my ride's progress

kylep 06-11-2012 04:58 AM

Re: My 83 Chevy....Progress build......
 
I am jealous of that one piece window thats for sure!

old Rusty C10 06-11-2012 08:25 AM

Re: My 83 Chevy....Progress build......
 
looks like the wreck i started with and turned into a show truck..its great to see more longbed fans.. so what are your plans for the rest of the truck and the final color choices?

Mister83chevy 06-11-2012 02:13 PM

Re: My 83 Chevy....Progress build......
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10 (Post 5428300)
looks like the wreck i started with and turned into a show truck..its great to see more longbed fans.. so what are your plans for the rest of the truck and the final color choices?

It was looking bad. Inside the cab has a lil more to go. A few patch panels and wiring. As far as color. I honestly dont know right now. Im kind of liking the flat look. So maybe a flat color or just leave it flat black. Not sure yet. As far as suspension, It will be dropped 4/6 with original wheels. Dont really like huge rims. N interior will be black anc grey leather. It will take some time but she'll get to were she needs to be.

Mister83chevy 06-11-2012 02:13 PM

Re: My 83 Chevy....Progress build......
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kylep (Post 5428205)
I am jealous of that one piece window thats for sure!

It was a brand new window i picked up at a carshow for $5 lol.

kylep 06-11-2012 03:36 PM

Re: My 83 Chevy....Progress build......
 
five bucks! damn that was lucky!


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