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**Dieselwrencher** · 06-07-2010, 04:52 PM

Very nice pics of the new paint on top! That looks like it'll be a cool dash when done! I like that blacked out Pete earlier as well!

*BGRAFX* · 06-07-2010, 08:49 PM

Thanks Diesel

scotts62 · 06-07-2010, 10:11 PM

Yeah she needs big wheels and slammed

but looks good though

*BGRAFX* · 06-08-2010, 09:34 AM

Gotta fix AC before it gets too hot, but Lowered over Big wheels and a train horn are all in the works.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-08-2010, 03:12 PM

I would love big truck wheels on a dually too, but I know they cost some pecos.

Matt Man · 06-09-2010, 02:58 PM

trucks looking good Michael, thinking about getting rid of mine to get something a bit smaller like a k10 or blazer k5. How much of a drop you going to put on it?

*BGRAFX* · 06-09-2010, 03:02 PM

I want a 6/8.5 slam so bad I can taste it! I was going to photoshop my truck with a drop but didn't want to make myself cry lol. And 22in black wheels.

*BGRAFX* · 06-09-2010, 03:17 PM

I'd be happy if my truck looks like this!!!

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-09-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

I'd be happy if my truck looks like this!!!

Got any more pics of that truck? It's just sick!!!!

*BGRAFX* · 06-09-2010, 03:35 PM

Its belongs to a bored member low1ton, this what it looks like after hills hot rods got a hold of costumizing it. I don't want to cut my bed up so I'm ok with a 6/8 stance over some semi 22.5 wheels.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-09-2010, 04:38 PM

Very nice truck right there!

MrBeast · 06-12-2010, 10:55 PM

Man I like your truck, looks to me like its gonna be a good one for you.

Hows your gas mileage?

*BGRAFX* · 06-12-2010, 11:14 PM

Gas Mileage??? What's that?? I ran out of gas the other morning and as I sat on the side of the highway my 2yr old son said, "dads truck no gas" I just smiled and said yup dads truck no gas. I've gotta fix those gauges.
Couple more random shots of my truck, and then one of it during a kansas monsoon this morning

joe231 · 06-13-2010, 12:38 AM

Nice!
We could use some rain down here.
That black on your truck makes all the difference in the world

it will look badass lowered!

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-13-2010, 12:44 AM

Michael, your truck looks sweet with the 2 tone. I had the same problem when I got my truck, gauge didn't work right, so I learned to read the gauge. I finally replaced it though with a used one that works. I have a spare one that works if you need it. And no, it's not my old one. LOL.

*BGRAFX* · 06-13-2010, 01:04 AM

Thanks guys I'm having a lot of fun driving this truck. Sure the gauges don't work and there's no radio or ac but I've got 3carseats across the back bench, fishing poles, swim gear, and radio flyer wagon in the bed. BigRed has taken the family everywhere we want to go. My buddy even hauled his camaro home the other day.

GmtGmt · 06-13-2010, 02:46 AM

could you get me some pics of the seats for me Michael?

MrBeast · 06-13-2010, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

Gas Mileage??? What's that?? I ran out of gas the other morning and as I sat on the side of the highway my 2yr old son said, "dads truck no gas" I just smiled and said yup dads truck no gas. I've gotta fix those gauges.
Couple more random shots of my truck, and then one of it during a kansas monsoon this morning

Ha ha I hear you man.

I have a Big block and a NV4500 in my 85 right now, but it is going to get pulled and is getting replaced by a Cummins. I borrowed a friends truck that had a Cummins in it Drove it for a month and found myself getting over 20mpg, needless to say going back to the 9mpg of the big block was a real buzz kill.

*BGRAFX* · 06-14-2010, 09:21 AM

Random pictures with another squarebody

blakeduren · 06-14-2010, 10:42 AM

I can't wait for the day that I open this thread and see a red suburban next to "Big Red" and thinking to myself..."Wait a minute...isn't that MY suburban?"

Funny stuff, love the random pics, keep it up.

*BGRAFX* · 06-14-2010, 11:02 AM

Pretty much if I have an extra minute and I see another squarebody in a parking lot I will pull up next to it jump out take some pix and I'm off to my next adventure. That baby blue one sits in the same spot everyday for as long as I can remember, I figured it was lonely so I introduced the trucks to each other. Kinda like the movie cars all square body trucks are friends Lol.
We should get together sometime and introduce your burb to my dually. There are about 3 other red dually's on CL right now, I might just go take pics with them.

one even has a similar paint scheme as mine!

*BGRAFX* · 06-14-2010, 08:52 PM

What year tailgate is this? Are they interchangeable? I like the wording across the center although I will lose my tailgate lights if I change.

Jonboy · 06-14-2010, 09:11 PM

That is the 73-80 lettering. Look under your tailgate band, it might be there. I am pretty sure LMC sells the mask to paint them.

1badgmc · 06-15-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

That is the 73-80 lettering. Look under your tailgate band, it might be there. I am pretty sure LMC sells the mask to paint them.

He has the lettering under his trim piece and it's likely already painted, but it won't be centered like that blue truck.

Isn't that blue truck more like a '73-'74? I notice it has the raised ring around the center that would allow it to use the smaller trim piece that goes inside that ring. I know my dad's old '75 had the full trim piece. Unless all the '73-'80 tailgates were the same, but they just changed to the larger piece in '75?

JohnC · 06-15-2010, 08:57 AM

However Michael isn't your truck actually a 74? If so you may get lucky and have the tailgate you are wanting.

06-07-2010, 04:52 PM	#176
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Very nice pics of the new paint on top! That looks like it'll be a cool dash when done! I like that blacked out Pete earlier as well! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-07-2010, 08:49 PM	#177
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Thanks Diesel Attached Images

06-07-2010, 10:11 PM	#178
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Yeah she needs big wheels and slammed but looks good though __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-08-2010, 09:34 AM	#179
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Gotta fix AC before it gets too hot, but Lowered over Big wheels and a train horn are all in the works. Attached Images Last edited by BGRAFX; 06-08-2010 at 09:37 AM.

06-08-2010, 03:12 PM	#180
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually I would love big truck wheels on a dually too, but I know they cost some pecos. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-09-2010, 02:58 PM	#181
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually trucks looking good Michael, thinking about getting rid of mine to get something a bit smaller like a k10 or blazer k5. How much of a drop you going to put on it? __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

06-09-2010, 03:02 PM	#182
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually I want a 6/8.5 slam so bad I can taste it! I was going to photoshop my truck with a drop but didn't want to make myself cry lol. And 22in black wheels.

06-09-2010, 03:17 PM	#183
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually I'd be happy if my truck looks like this!!! Attached Images

06-09-2010, 03:35 PM	#185
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Its belongs to a bored member low1ton, this what it looks like after hills hot rods got a hold of costumizing it. I don't want to cut my bed up so I'm ok with a 6/8 stance over some semi 22.5 wheels. Attached Images

06-09-2010, 04:38 PM	#186
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Very nice truck right there! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-12-2010, 10:55 PM	#187
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Man I like your truck, looks to me like its gonna be a good one for you. Hows your gas mileage? __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

06-12-2010, 11:14 PM	#188
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Gas Mileage??? What's that?? I ran out of gas the other morning and as I sat on the side of the highway my 2yr old son said, "dads truck no gas" I just smiled and said yup dads truck no gas. I've gotta fix those gauges. Couple more random shots of my truck, and then one of it during a kansas monsoon this morning Attached Images Last edited by BGRAFX; 06-12-2010 at 11:35 PM.

06-13-2010, 12:38 AM	#189
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Nice! We could use some rain down here. That black on your truck makes all the difference in the world it will look badass lowered! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-13-2010, 12:44 AM	#190
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Michael, your truck looks sweet with the 2 tone. I had the same problem when I got my truck, gauge didn't work right, so I learned to read the gauge. I finally replaced it though with a used one that works. I have a spare one that works if you need it. And no, it's not my old one. LOL. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

06-13-2010, 01:04 AM	#191
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Thanks guys I'm having a lot of fun driving this truck. Sure the gauges don't work and there's no radio or ac but I've got 3carseats across the back bench, fishing poles, swim gear, and radio flyer wagon in the bed. BigRed has taken the family everywhere we want to go. My buddy even hauled his camaro home the other day. Attached Images Last edited by BGRAFX; 06-13-2010 at 01:25 AM.



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06-14-2010, 09:21 AM	#194
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Random pictures with another squarebody Attached Images

06-14-2010, 10:42 AM	#195
blakeduren Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 192	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually I can't wait for the day that I open this thread and see a red suburban next to "Big Red" and thinking to myself..."Wait a minute...isn't that MY suburban?" Funny stuff, love the random pics, keep it up.

06-14-2010, 11:02 AM	#196
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually Pretty much if I have an extra minute and I see another squarebody in a parking lot I will pull up next to it jump out take some pix and I'm off to my next adventure. That baby blue one sits in the same spot everyday for as long as I can remember, I figured it was lonely so I introduced the trucks to each other. Kinda like the movie cars all square body trucks are friends Lol. We should get together sometime and introduce your burb to my dually. There are about 3 other red dually's on CL right now, I might just go take pics with them. one even has a similar paint scheme as mine!

06-14-2010, 08:52 PM	#197
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually What year tailgate is this? Are they interchangeable? I like the wording across the center although I will lose my tailgate lights if I change. Attached Images

06-14-2010, 09:11 PM	#198
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually That is the 73-80 lettering. Look under your tailgate band, it might be there. I am pretty sure LMC sells the mask to paint them. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

06-15-2010, 08:57 AM	#200
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: BigRed 81 crewcab dually However Michael isn't your truck actually a 74? If so you may get lucky and have the tailgate you are wanting.

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