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**Ol Blue K20** · 01-12-2016, 09:58 AM

Your trucks always amaze me. It looks great

77K10Silverado · 01-12-2016, 11:56 PM

Want to sell her? lol Looks killer!

86454k30 · 01-13-2016, 02:00 AM

Very nice! Nice caps too! I keep debating converting my drw 88 to srw!

MTCK · 01-13-2016, 03:50 AM

Gorgeous truck. 235/85R16's on it now? Split the difference next time and get a meaty pair of 255/85's. They don't rub on my V3500 with no lift but make it look a little taller.

**Joesjunk** · 01-13-2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MTCK

Gorgeous truck. 235/85R16's on it now? Split the difference next time and get a meaty pair of 255/85's. They don't rub on my V3500 with no lift but make it look a little taller.

I put 265/75/16's on it, same height as the factory 235/85/16, but just a bit wider. I wanted to stick with a factory height tire, and keep the OEM look

Jaysonb · 01-13-2016, 11:48 AM

Looks great! My truck is pretty stock, when I found a cracked sprig pack I thought, mite as well put a small lift and some 33s on it. I have regretted that ever since. I guess they knew what they were doing when they built these trucks.

jjmorrse · 01-13-2016, 12:16 PM

One good thing about stock vehicles. They go out of style 5 years after they are built, then 10 years later, they are never out of style. Customized ones, not so much. But then again, a 4 tube light bar and a pink neon license plate surround might look pretty good

HOTFUN · 01-13-2016, 09:01 PM

Just the way I would have to have it now. BONE STOCK. Looks like you have those NOS rear tailpipe hangers and new factory correct dual exhaust. When I get tired pouring money into the 3 projects I have in the fire now I plan to get my 86 1 ton exhaust going and want to get pictures of your original pipes. Your truck looks awesome Joe. Mark

*gmachinz* · 01-13-2016, 10:31 PM

The nice thing about stock height/wheels and tires is you have much less chance of throwing rocks and debris up the side of your nice paint finish. That's reason enough for me to leave the truck stock....at least as far as the rolling gear is concerned IMO.

**Joesjunk** · 01-14-2016, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HOTFUN

Just the way I would have to have it now. BONE STOCK. Looks like you have those NOS rear tailpipe hangers and new factory correct dual exhaust. When I get tired pouring money into the 3 projects I have in the fire now I plan to get my 86 1 ton exhaust going and want to get pictures of your original pipes. Your truck looks awesome Joe. Mark

Mark, that's actually still the original factory installed exhaust!! It's still pretty good, but I do have NOS mufflers for it, and that NOS heat riser piece I got from you. I'm going to get the exhaust system replicated this summer though

**bhc41051** · 01-14-2016, 04:31 PM

Truck looks a gazillion times better IMHO. I hope you didn't forget the Delco shocks

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-14-2016, 04:51 PM

Very nice truck! I as well liked it better before too. But, it still looks great with steelies and back to stock height.

Hiluxxulih · 01-14-2016, 05:45 PM

Stock rocks !

1970pelle · 01-14-2016, 05:59 PM

Very nice. And the best color Black. Well done.

Ken

05duramaxhd · 01-14-2016, 11:28 PM

Still a beautiful truck!!!!!

weider1717 · 01-15-2016, 12:26 AM

from the most stock guy on the forum..Nice job. I go to great detail to keep my baby just as she came off the showroom myself.

**MikeB** · 01-15-2016, 10:46 AM

Too cool! Great job!

I thought about using basic, body-colored steel wheels and small caps on my 82 C10, but ended up with 8" rally wheels. At least they're period correct GM wheels, but I'm not sure they would have been available as an option on my Custom Deluxe base truck. Do any of you know?

**Joesjunk** · 01-15-2016, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Too cool! Great job!

I thought about using basic, body-colored steel wheels and small caps on my 82 C10, but ended up with 8" rally wheels. At least they're period correct GM wheels, but I'm not sure they would have been available as an option on my Custom Deluxe base truck. Do any of you know?

Yes, You could order rally wheels on a custom deluxe truck

86454k30 · 01-21-2016, 09:41 PM

I have a mint set of Dana 60 factory automatic hubs that would look right at home on that truck!

**Joesjunk** · 01-22-2016, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 86454k30

I have a mint set of Dana 60 factory automatic hubs that would look right at home on that truck!

Those have to be pretty dang hard to find. I like the factory lock outs better though.

KMK454 · 01-27-2016, 03:54 AM

Wow! Beautiful truck! I love old stock trucks, and I especially love the stock heavy duty trucks.

**Joesjunk** · 01-31-2016, 11:34 PM

The weather was good here yesterday, so I took the truck for its first drive since putting it back to stock. The new springs ride nice. Very happy with it.

**Joesjunk** · 01-31-2016, 11:36 PM

Another

**Joesjunk** · 01-31-2016, 11:37 PM

Again

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-01-2016, 12:00 AM

So, it's driving as good as it looks....that's fantastic!

01-12-2016, 09:58 AM	#26
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Your trucks always amaze me. It looks great __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-12-2016, 11:56 PM	#27
77K10Silverado Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 561	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Want to sell her? lol Looks killer! __________________ *Mike B.* 77 K10 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6752641

01-13-2016, 02:00 AM	#28
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Very nice! Nice caps too! I keep debating converting my drw 88 to srw!

01-13-2016, 03:50 AM	#29
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Gorgeous truck. 235/85R16's on it now? Split the difference next time and get a meaty pair of 255/85's. They don't rub on my V3500 with no lift but make it look a little taller. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

01-13-2016, 11:48 AM	#31
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Looks great! My truck is pretty stock, when I found a cracked sprig pack I thought, mite as well put a small lift and some 33s on it. I have regretted that ever since. I guess they knew what they were doing when they built these trucks.

01-13-2016, 12:16 PM	#32
jjmorrse Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: east tx Posts: 128	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 One good thing about stock vehicles. They go out of style 5 years after they are built, then 10 years later, they are never out of style. Customized ones, not so much. But then again, a 4 tube light bar and a pink neon license plate surround might look pretty good __________________ jjmorrse 86 C30 crewcab big dooley. 454- 400

01-13-2016, 09:01 PM	#33
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Just the way I would have to have it now. BONE STOCK. Looks like you have those NOS rear tailpipe hangers and new factory correct dual exhaust. When I get tired pouring money into the 3 projects I have in the fire now I plan to get my 86 1 ton exhaust going and want to get pictures of your original pipes. Your truck looks awesome Joe. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

01-13-2016, 10:31 PM	#34
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 The nice thing about stock height/wheels and tires is you have much less chance of throwing rocks and debris up the side of your nice paint finish. That's reason enough for me to leave the truck stock....at least as far as the rolling gear is concerned IMO.

01-14-2016, 04:31 PM	#36
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 788	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Truck looks a gazillion times better IMHO. I hope you didn't forget the Delco shocks Attached Images

01-14-2016, 04:51 PM	#37
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Very nice truck! I as well liked it better before too. But, it still looks great with steelies and back to stock height. __________________ 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.*

01-14-2016, 05:45 PM	#38
Hiluxxulih Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coos Bay , Oregon Posts: 272	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Stock rocks ! __________________ 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe 4x2 , 305 v8 , 700R4 transmission

01-14-2016, 05:59 PM	#39
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Very nice. And the best color Black. Well done. Ken __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan

01-14-2016, 11:28 PM	#40
05duramaxhd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newalla, OK Posts: 600	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Still a beautiful truck!!!!!

01-15-2016, 12:26 AM	#41
weider1717 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: greenville sc Posts: 558	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 from the most stock guy on the forum..Nice job. I go to great detail to keep my baby just as she came off the showroom myself.

01-15-2016, 10:46 AM	#42
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Too cool! Great job! I thought about using basic, body-colored steel wheels and small caps on my 82 C10, but ended up with 8" rally wheels. At least they're period correct GM wheels, but I'm not sure they would have been available as an option on my Custom Deluxe base truck. Do any of you know? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!



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01-21-2016, 09:41 PM	#44
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 I have a mint set of Dana 60 factory automatic hubs that would look right at home on that truck!

01-27-2016, 03:54 AM	#46
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Wow! Beautiful truck! I love old stock trucks, and I especially love the stock heavy duty trucks. __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

01-31-2016, 11:34 PM	#47
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 The weather was good here yesterday, so I took the truck for its first drive since putting it back to stock. The new springs ride nice. Very happy with it. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-31-2016, 11:36 PM	#48
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Another Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-31-2016, 11:37 PM	#49
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 Again Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-01-2016, 12:00 AM	#50
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Back to bone stock, my '86 K/30 So, it's driving as good as it looks....that's fantastic! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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