Pre-Runners 73- 87 Any pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Eyegore · 10-10-2005, 11:08 AM

Does anyone have pics of pre-runners for our years, you know the one with the molded out fenders, lifted, full bed suspension for the rear end?

Prerunner1982 · 10-10-2005, 11:16 AM

of course i do!

Prerunner1982 · 10-10-2005, 11:20 AM

more.

Prerunner1982 · 10-10-2005, 11:24 AM

more.......

**Captkaos** · 10-10-2005, 11:19 AM

Michael used to have a Blazer that he was working on, but it was sold. Info is still up though. http://www.mkparker.com/goose/

Prerunner1982 · 10-10-2005, 11:32 AM

last one...

79BIG10 · 10-10-2005, 10:45 PM

Jon did you ever find a front kit for our trucks? I'm needing a new front end kit and would love to get a prerunner style to lift mine up.

Prerunner1982 · 10-11-2005, 09:24 AM

i havent looked in awhile... but as far as i know... the only "lift" kits available are coils, and tubular control arms.. like from fabtech... 4" lift cost $1400... umm no thanks... I would rather have lift spindles.. and will possibly work on that when i have the $$ or someone can give me the parts i need..

Eyegore · 10-11-2005, 10:32 AM

Thanks jon, I heard the fabtech were not that good, very over rated mainly paying for a name brand. Their website does list some parts but they don't seem to carry them.

79BIG10 · 10-12-2005, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

i havent looked in awhile... but as far as i know... the only "lift" kits available are coils, and tubular control arms.. like from fabtech... 4" lift cost $1400... umm no thanks... I would rather have lift spindles.. and will possibly work on that when i have the $$ or someone can give me the parts i need..

I hear ya on that $$$. Where can you find the raised spindles? I always see the lowered ones but not the raised. Too bad we just can't flip the lowered ones LOL!!

billybob750 · 10-12-2005, 12:06 AM

where can a guy get those fenders?

Prerunner1982 · 10-12-2005, 03:29 PM

B.. AIM use to make lift spindles but dont anymore.. nobody does...

79BIG10 · 10-13-2005, 02:51 AM

Damn that just sucks. Do they not realize how popular our trucks are and then how many people want to specialize them to what we want? Come one vendors give us the goods

Prerunner1982 · 10-14-2005, 12:35 AM

new one i found tonight...

Prerunner1982 · 10-17-2005, 11:28 AM

found this 67 ext cab prerunner...

Prerunner1982 · 01-15-2010, 10:06 AM

Ok... talk about resurrecting and old thread.

But found more pics I thought I would contribute and keep them all in one place so they are easy to find later.

KQQL IT · 01-16-2010, 01:02 AM

These pics are from my dads pre/runner

Pre ran for this class 4 car

*BGRAFX* · 01-16-2010, 02:02 AM

I have a crazy question???? What the hell is the point of a rounded off fender on a square body truck that is lifted anyway? Please help me to understand this concept. It looks dumb and unoriginal, especially the 88-98 on the 73-87body.

Prerunner1982 · 01-16-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

I have a crazy question???? What the hell is the point of a rounded off fender on a square body truck that is lifted anyway? Please help me to understand this concept. It looks dumb and unoriginal, especially the 88-98 on the 73-87body.

Besides the 88-98 on the 73-87, like the red one I posted above what other one(s) are you talking about?

Some people like the look of the 88-98 front/rear ends on the 73-87s, at least when they are flared they don't look too bad. When someone tries to put a stock stepside bed on one though the body lines don't line up, but the 88-98 fiberglass is actually a conversion specifically for the 73-87.
Also when you are flaring and bulging it is hard to keep it "square" like the stock fender.

mod58 · 01-16-2010, 11:28 PM

PRERUNNER1982,Where can I get a set of those fenders???I gotta have them!!!!Thanks!!!!!!!!

63chevyll · 01-17-2010, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mod58

PRERUNNER1982,Where can I get a set of those fenders???I gotta have them!!!!Thanks!!!!!!!!

here

http://www.hannemannfiberglass.com/

63chevyll · 01-17-2010, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

I have a crazy question???? What the hell is the point of a rounded off fender on a square body truck that is lifted anyway? Please help me to understand this concept. It looks dumb and unoriginal, especially the 88-98 on the 73-87body.

what pic are you talking about?

63chevyll · 01-17-2010, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

I have a crazy question???? What the hell is the point of a rounded off fender on a square body truck that is lifted anyway? Please help me to understand this concept. It looks dumb and unoriginal, especially the 88-98 on the 73-87body.

and its a SO CAL thing

andrewmp6 · 01-16-2010, 09:12 AM

Most of these trucks have like 16 inches of suspension travel and a round flare in fiberglass is easier and cheaper to make then a a box or square flare would be.And if they only make round flares your kinda stuck using them or making your own.

Driveway Dreams · 01-17-2010, 12:57 AM

Thanks for showing those new ones. I love the 2 crews you just posted! Awesome Awesome Awesome.

10-10-2005, 11:08 AM	#1
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Pre-Runners 73- 87 Any pics Does anyone have pics of pre-runners for our years, you know the one with the molded out fenders, lifted, full bed suspension for the rear end? __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

10-10-2005, 11:16 AM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	of course i do! Attached Images __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

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Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	more. Attached Images

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Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	more....... Attached Images

10-10-2005, 11:19 AM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Michael used to have a Blazer that he was working on, but it was sold. Info is still up though. http://www.mkparker.com/goose/ __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-10-2005, 11:32 AM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	last one... Attached Images

10-10-2005, 10:45 PM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Jon did you ever find a front kit for our trucks? I'm needing a new front end kit and would love to get a prerunner style to lift mine up. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-11-2005, 09:24 AM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i havent looked in awhile... but as far as i know... the only "lift" kits available are coils, and tubular control arms.. like from fabtech... 4" lift cost $1400... umm no thanks... I would rather have lift spindles.. and will possibly work on that when i have the $$ or someone can give me the parts i need.. Last edited by Prerunner1982; 10-11-2005 at 02:55 PM.

10-11-2005, 10:32 AM	#9
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Thanks jon, I heard the fabtech were not that good, very over rated mainly paying for a name brand. Their website does list some parts but they don't seem to carry them. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

10-12-2005, 12:06 AM	#11
billybob750 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 50	where can a guy get those fenders?

10-12-2005, 03:29 PM	#12
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	B.. AIM use to make lift spindles but dont anymore.. nobody does...

10-13-2005, 02:51 AM	#13
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Damn that just sucks. Do they not realize how popular our trucks are and then how many people want to specialize them to what we want? Come one vendors give us the goods __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-14-2005, 12:35 AM	#14
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	new one i found tonight... Attached Images

10-17-2005, 11:28 AM	#15
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Pre-Runners 73- 87 Any pics found this 67 ext cab prerunner... Attached Images __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-15-2010, 10:06 AM	#16
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Pre-Runners 73- 87 Any pics Ok... talk about resurrecting and old thread. But found more pics I thought I would contribute and keep them all in one place so they are easy to find later. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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01-16-2010, 01:02 AM	#17
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Pre-Runners 73- 87 Any pics These pics are from my dads pre/runner Pre ran for this class 4 car __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-16-2010, 02:02 AM	#18
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Pre-Runners 73- 87 Any pics I have a crazy question???? What the hell is the point of a rounded off fender on a square body truck that is lifted anyway? Please help me to understand this concept. It looks dumb and unoriginal, especially the 88-98 on the 73-87body.

01-16-2010, 11:28 PM	#20
mod58 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hammonton,NJ Posts: 152	Re: Pre-Runners 73- 87 Any pics PRERUNNER1982,Where can I get a set of those fenders???I gotta have them!!!!Thanks!!!!!!!!

01-16-2010, 09:12 AM	#24
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Pre-Runners 73- 87 Any pics Most of these trucks have like 16 inches of suspension travel and a round flare in fiberglass is easier and cheaper to make then a a box or square flare would be.And if they only make round flares your kinda stuck using them or making your own.

01-17-2010, 12:57 AM	#25
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Pre-Runners 73- 87 Any pics Thanks for showing those new ones. I love the 2 crews you just posted! Awesome Awesome Awesome. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

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