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Low87on20s · 10-02-2003, 05:49 PM

How many 73-87 trucks do you see in a day? Not on the net, but in travels to and from school, work, etc.. I know that in my 60+ miles to and from work in Atlanta traffic, I see no less than 10-20 of our body styles daily. I don't see too many customs, but I do see a lot of stock 2wd, 4wd, swb, lwb, work trucks, etc.. I was just wondering if this is the same for any of the rest of you? I got a new camera phone the other day, so I guess I should start taking some pictures of my encounters?

and before anyone says it, I know...

1974ChevyC10 · 10-02-2003, 06:03 PM

quite a few in all makes models and designs.alot of 73-80's cause well this is arizona and rust isnt a huge factor here but the 81-87's i see them too.alot of custom ones.some stock.some 4x4.some 4x2.i dont know how many exactly but i see quite a few

PHOENIX · 10-02-2003, 06:06 PM

I see a lot of them too (mostly work trucks though). Many nice ones have been spotted around my house. I need to try and stop these guys and have a chat.

TIMSPEED · 10-02-2003, 06:08 PM

I see at least 10 a day...80% are stepsides, 95% are lowered (all more than mine!)

gldevall · 10-02-2003, 06:21 PM

I see about 10 on average and most are work trucks. Did see a hoodless longbed the other day and he tried to race, but there was too much traffic out and we never got side by side and then he turned.

Jonboy · 10-02-2003, 06:35 PM

there are a lot of 89-91 Suburbans around here. I don't know if I notice them because I want parts off of every one I see (especially a set of power mirrors!) or there are really just that many. I have always noticed that you will see a lot more of a particular vehicle when you own one.

79BIG10 · 10-02-2003, 06:47 PM

I see alot of them working at Home Depot. Alot of guys here in Texas use them as work trucks since there were so many produced here. Sad to see some of them being abused like they are but it is nice to see them still going srong

Prerunner1982 · 10-02-2003, 07:29 PM

i see atleast 2-3 at every entersection, in various shapes and forms.. some nicer than others.

aussichev · 10-02-2003, 08:22 PM

I see about 2 Chev pickups a week and about 10 fords a day. This is the land or the F trucks I feel a bit diffrent (thank god)!!

Wait one moment . Today i saw 1 k20 a 70 longwheel base and a rough c20 not including mine. Yes a red letter day.
ps 100`s of F trucks.

Izzy · 10-02-2003, 08:49 PM

Too many to count.

bigblock73 · 10-02-2003, 11:57 PM

1-2 73-80's and 5-8 81-87's...this is the rust belt...they don't last long up here,

-Jeff

1969 GMC · 10-03-2003, 12:58 AM

hmm...3 days a week i drive 30 miles each way to school. on the highway, i see 2-3, but when i get off, between the exit ramp and Kent i see 10 or so. they seems to be everywhere around here...on the roads, in the junkyards...the only one i havent seen is a lwb stepside (but from what I understand these are rare everywhere).

kballan · 10-03-2003, 03:28 AM

On average, 10-20 if not more. There are a lot of them around here. All stock, rusted out beaters. this area is bad for rusting out vehicles due to a lot of salt on the roads and hwys in the winters. Needless to say, when mine's done it'll be kept in the garage for the winters.

crackajacka · 10-03-2003, 06:31 PM

id say i see about uh ..... a S**t load lol ive only seen 6 that looked like gchemist's truck originally and 5 of them were on my way to my girls house lol, btw if anyone is in pauls valley and wants to come and eat at punkins bar-b-que im usually there working

C&C Chevy · 10-03-2003, 07:41 PM

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Originally posted by Prerunner1982
i see atleast 2-3 at every entersection, in various shapes and forms.. some nicer than others.

I'd agree. I've been seeing alot more custom jobs on 18's and 20's lately.

INTIMIBLAZER · 10-03-2003, 11:40 PM

at least 50 if you count p/u blazers and burb's

crackajacka · 10-04-2003, 12:24 AM

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Originally posted by 1969 GMC
...the only one i havent seen is a lwb stepside (but from what I understand these are rare everywhere).

yea thats bout the only one i havent seen. tho it would be cool to see one restored/modded

soleeagle · 10-04-2003, 12:27 AM

I would say I see at least 50 or more. I do alot of traveling at times and they are everywhere up here.

1969 GMC · 10-04-2003, 02:17 AM

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Originally posted by crackajacka

yea thats bout the only one i havent seen. tho it would be cool to see one restored/modded

Yeah...it would be cool to see a K30 stepside, but i dunno if they were even made. I have never seen a 73-91 long step in person, but i think i saw a 2wd on ebay once.

the baron · 10-04-2003, 11:07 AM

I see one or two....in a month

But I see a lot of newer models , of differents brands ( Dodge's Durango , Chevy's tahoe , F@rt's Explorer

I think there are for about 5 '73-87' in town here

The baron

apstguy · 10-05-2003, 04:06 AM

5-10. Maybe a custom one every 30. Not many custom ones around here.

mutant-jimbo · 11-01-2003, 04:33 PM

i see a bunch , but only really count the blazers. it sadens me to not see very many 73-5 blazers. every time i see a blazer i break my neck to see if it is a full convertable or not. 99.7% it is not, but when i have the luck to veiw the other .3% it makes my day. god i love blazers

Cooter_01 · 11-01-2003, 06:58 PM

My 87 this morning on the way to work ( i dont have my g2 yet ) and there was a really nice 72 short bed lowerd with a 327 in it , truck was prity well mint , and the same 87 i saw this morning to work , oh and a 85 sierra classic , and a 86 silverado , and a 85 silverado

NoLegs · 11-01-2003, 07:58 PM

I rarely see a 2wd model here. Most of what I see is fleetside 1/2 tons and 3/4 ton 4wd. Most are all lifted 4" w/35's, it's almost like a photoshop chop, every one has the same lift and tires, just different body.

**crossy** · 11-01-2003, 09:19 PM

Here just outside the rust belt I see maybe 4-5 81-87's (not counting my yard) and thats because I LOOK! I know where 5 or so are that just sit unused and i look for those also:-) . I can count the 73-80's on one hand in a WEEKs time. DAVE

10-02-2003, 05:49 PM	#1
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	How many 73-87 trucks do you see in a day? How many 73-87 trucks do you see in a day? Not on the net, but in travels to and from school, work, etc.. I know that in my 60+ miles to and from work in Atlanta traffic, I see no less than 10-20 of our body styles daily. I don't see too many customs, but I do see a lot of stock 2wd, 4wd, swb, lwb, work trucks, etc.. I was just wondering if this is the same for any of the rest of you? I got a new camera phone the other day, so I guess I should start taking some pictures of my encounters? and before anyone says it, I know... __________________ Paul

10-02-2003, 06:03 PM	#2
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	quite a few in all makes models and designs.alot of 73-80's cause well this is arizona and rust isnt a huge factor here but the 81-87's i see them too.alot of custom ones.some stock.some 4x4.some 4x2.i dont know how many exactly but i see quite a few __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

10-02-2003, 06:06 PM	#3
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I see a lot of them too (mostly work trucks though). Many nice ones have been spotted around my house. I need to try and stop these guys and have a chat. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

10-02-2003, 06:08 PM	#4
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I see at least 10 a day...80% are stepsides, 95% are lowered (all more than mine!) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

10-02-2003, 06:21 PM	#5
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I see about 10 on average and most are work trucks. Did see a hoodless longbed the other day and he tried to race, but there was too much traffic out and we never got side by side and then he turned. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

10-02-2003, 06:35 PM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	there are a lot of 89-91 Suburbans around here. I don't know if I notice them because I want parts off of every one I see (especially a set of power mirrors!) or there are really just that many. I have always noticed that you will see a lot more of a particular vehicle when you own one. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-02-2003, 06:47 PM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I see alot of them working at Home Depot. Alot of guys here in Texas use them as work trucks since there were so many produced here. Sad to see some of them being abused like they are but it is nice to see them still going srong __________________ 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

10-02-2003, 07:29 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i see atleast 2-3 at every entersection, in various shapes and forms.. some nicer than others. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-02-2003, 08:22 PM	#9
aussichev Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: western Australia Posts: 124	I see about 2 Chev pickups a week and about 10 fords a day. This is the land or the F trucks I feel a bit diffrent (thank god)!! Wait one moment . Today i saw 1 k20 a 70 longwheel base and a rough c20 not including mine. Yes a red letter day. ps 100`s of F trucks. Last edited by aussichev; 10-03-2003 at 08:05 AM.

10-02-2003, 08:49 PM	#10
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Too many to count.

10-02-2003, 11:57 PM	#11
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	1-2 73-80's and 5-8 81-87's...this is the rust belt...they don't last long up here, -Jeff

10-03-2003, 12:58 AM	#12
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	hmm...3 days a week i drive 30 miles each way to school. on the highway, i see 2-3, but when i get off, between the exit ramp and Kent i see 10 or so. they seems to be everywhere around here...on the roads, in the junkyards...the only one i havent seen is a lwb stepside (but from what I understand these are rare everywhere). __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

10-03-2003, 03:28 AM	#13
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	On average, 10-20 if not more. There are a lot of them around here. All stock, rusted out beaters. this area is bad for rusting out vehicles due to a lot of salt on the roads and hwys in the winters. Needless to say, when mine's done it'll be kept in the garage for the winters. __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

10-03-2003, 06:31 PM	#14
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	id say i see about uh ..... a S**t load lol ive only seen 6 that looked like gchemist's truck originally and 5 of them were on my way to my girls house lol, btw if anyone is in pauls valley and wants to come and eat at punkins bar-b-que im usually there working __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

10-03-2003, 11:40 PM	#16
INTIMIBLAZER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PHILA. PA Posts: 138	at least 50 if you count p/u blazers and burb's __________________ 85 K5 BLAZER 305 TH400/208 3.08 REARS NO LIFT 95 DODGE RAM 2500 MAGNUM 360 4X2 EXTEND CAB-LONG BED If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a veteran.



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10-04-2003, 12:27 AM	#18
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	I would say I see at least 50 or more. I do alot of traveling at times and they are everywhere up here. __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

10-04-2003, 11:07 AM	#20
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	I see one or two....in a month But I see a lot of newer models , of differents brands ( Dodge's Durango , Chevy's tahoe , F@rt's Explorer I think there are for about 5 '73-87' in town here The baron __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

10-05-2003, 04:06 AM	#21
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	5-10. Maybe a custom one every 30. Not many custom ones around here. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

11-01-2003, 04:33 PM	#22
mutant-jimbo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Joplin, Mo. Posts: 166	i see a bunch , but only really count the blazers. it sadens me to not see very many 73-5 blazers. every time i see a blazer i break my neck to see if it is a full convertable or not. 99.7% it is not, but when i have the luck to veiw the other .3% it makes my day. god i love blazers __________________ "Texas is an outrage when your husband is dead, Texas is an outrage when they pick up his head, Texas is the reason why the presidents dead"-bullet by The Misfits

11-01-2003, 06:58 PM	#23
Cooter_01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 102	My 87 this morning on the way to work ( i dont have my g2 yet ) and there was a really nice 72 short bed lowerd with a 327 in it , truck was prity well mint , and the same 87 i saw this morning to work , oh and a 85 sierra classic , and a 86 silverado , and a 85 silverado __________________ ok i have a Yamaha snowmobile but with a Cat heart can i be in both clubs

11-01-2003, 07:58 PM	#24
NoLegs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 14	I rarely see a 2wd model here. Most of what I see is fleetside 1/2 tons and 3/4 ton 4wd. Most are all lifted 4" w/35's, it's almost like a photoshop chop, every one has the same lift and tires, just different body.

11-01-2003, 09:19 PM	#25
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Here just outside the rust belt I see maybe 4-5 81-87's (not counting my yard) and thats because I LOOK! I know where 5 or so are that just sit unused and i look for those also:-) . I can count the 73-80's on one hand in a WEEKs time. DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

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