How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II - Page 18 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1774btcrew** · 06-17-2015, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 80streetcoupe

Here's my '80 GMC. Bought this in Alberta last year. Had to replace the drivers rocker and cab corner, windshield, front rubber brake lines, fix horn and windshield wipers to pass safety. Had new tires installed today on 8+10 in. rallies. I had the rallies widened in the mid 80's. Need to do a wheel alignment on Friday morning, then she passes safety for the gov't.
Then I can drive the wheels off of it. I haven't had a nice set of wheels since 20 yrs ago. That's when the wife and kids came along...LOL!!!
The sleeper is only temporary. I know it should come off, but I was 18 when they came out and I've always liked them on the old square bodies.

I plan on changing the round headlights to the '80 square frontend tonight. I put factory buckets in it too that I had recovered 20yrs ago. I also installed a hidden hitch. I've got lots to do to it in the future, but for now, she's a driver.

Beautiful truck! I love the color combination!

**1774btcrew** · 06-18-2015, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 80streetcoupe

Here's my '80 GMC. Bought this in Alberta last year. Had to replace the drivers rocker and cab corner, windshield, front rubber brake lines, fix horn and windshield wipers to pass safety. Had new tires installed today on 8+10 in. rallies. I had the rallies widened in the mid 80's. Need to do a wheel alignment on Friday morning, then she passes safety for the gov't.
Then I can drive the wheels off of it. I haven't had a nice set of wheels since 20 yrs ago. That's when the wife and kids came along...LOL!!!
The sleeper is only temporary. I know it should come off, but I was 18 when they came out and I've always liked them on the old square bodies.

I plan on changing the round headlights to the '80 square frontend tonight. I put factory buckets in it too that I had recovered 20yrs ago. I also installed a hidden hitch. I've got lots to do to it in the future, but for now, she's a driver.

Let's see some interior shots!

SkinnyG · 06-18-2015, 01:07 AM

You CANNOT get rid of the sleeper! I love it!

OutlawDrifter · 06-18-2015, 11:10 AM

leave the round headlights! love the color combo.

**truckfan** · 06-18-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

Beautiful truck! I love the color combination!

be still my heart!!!!

very cool old rig.

Speeding Dakota · 06-18-2015, 05:54 PM

Here mine build after 16months, finally got it painted and tires put on.

**N2TRUX** · 06-19-2015, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 80streetcoupe

Here's my '80 GMC. Bought this in Alberta last year. I've got lots to do to it in the future, but for now, she's a driver.

Beautiful truck. I understand your passion for the sleeper, but it over powers the truck.

80streetcoupe · 06-19-2015, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

The round eyes are still there. I needed to paint the other lower valence before I change over to the other front end...DOH!!

I want to install a newer srw w/the chrome insert and the iconic 80's full rear plastic visor once I take the bunk off.

YES, I'm a child of the late 70's, early 80's!!

Interior pics at a later date.

jlelec · 06-19-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

Let's see some interior shots!

Beautiful truck, ditch the sleeper.

83c10 · 06-20-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 08racer

Here is mine

Really nice. I love that you kept the trim under the rear window. Adds some class.

83c10 · 06-20-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

new wheels and tires on. you can see my thread here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645018

you'll either love or hate the wheels. I know.....

Rock it bro!

83c10 · 06-20-2015, 02:43 PM

[quote=bustedknuckles;7176632]Thanks. here's a couple more shots.

Lovin' those wheels.

83c10 · 06-20-2015, 03:21 PM

First picture post. My 1983 Silverado. 350/350. True dual exhaust off of factory manifolds. New tires. Plans are 4/5 lowered. It may be a while before that though. My daily for the last 5 years has been an S10 and 5 years before that a 1995 Nissan p/u. I am enjoying sitting up a little higher for now.

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Louisianagmfs · 06-21-2015, 01:34 PM

My 85 step side with 5.3 swap

UKNOWME · 06-21-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Louisianagmfs

My 85 step side with 5.3 swap

That's nice! Wish I had the guts to tackle an ls swap? What trans are you running?

Louisianagmfs · 06-21-2015, 02:10 PM

I bought it as is, its a 5.3 and 4l60e from an 02 truck. The conversion was done at a local shop using a psi conversion harness. Doesn't seem like a bad swap. It has all autometer guages so that was simple too

jpnh · 06-21-2015, 04:24 PM

Looks nice , what are you running for gears in the rear end ?? Just curious

- Jeff

Louisianagmfs · 06-21-2015, 04:29 PM

Its got 3.73s in it. Its good for now but I may go lower to a 4.10 or 4.56 later on. I'm gonna be gone with some taller tires pretty soon.

Security guy · 06-22-2015, 07:03 PM

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Just trying to post some pics..

Security guy · 06-22-2015, 07:25 PM

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UKNOWME · 06-24-2015, 12:15 AM

Clean!!

Matt Man · 06-24-2015, 12:34 AM

Yep, that is a nice one.

JWall · 06-24-2015, 07:44 AM

I don't think I've posted in here especially lately...

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Louisianagmfs · 06-24-2015, 07:48 AM

Jwall I love the truck, I've been checking it out on Instagram. What's your wheel tire and suspension setup?

JWall · 06-24-2015, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Louisianagmfs

Jwall I love the truck, I've been checking it out on Instagram. What's your wheel tire and suspension setup?

Thanks!
Wheel/Tires: Front: 20x8.5 with 255/35/20 & 5.25 backspacing Rear: 20x10 with 275/35/20 & 5.5 backspacing
Suspension: It's bagged with a bolt in c-notch without modifying the bed floor or front inner fenders

06-18-2015, 01:07 AM	#428
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,265	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II You CANNOT get rid of the sleeper! I love it! __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

06-18-2015, 11:10 AM	#429
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,788	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II leave the round headlights! love the color combo. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

06-18-2015, 05:54 PM	#431
Speeding Dakota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Shrewsbury, PA Posts: 325	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Here mine build after 16months, finally got it painted and tires put on. Attached Images

06-19-2015, 11:11 AM	#433
80streetcoupe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 91	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Thanks for the kind words everyone. The round eyes are still there. I needed to paint the other lower valence before I change over to the other front end...DOH!! I want to install a newer srw w/the chrome insert and the iconic 80's full rear plastic visor once I take the bunk off. YES, I'm a child of the late 70's, early 80's!! Interior pics at a later date.

06-20-2015, 02:43 PM	#437
83c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 9	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II [quote=bustedknuckles;7176632]Thanks. here's a couple more shots. Lovin' those wheels.

06-20-2015, 03:21 PM	#438
83c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 9	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II First picture post. My 1983 Silverado. 350/350. True dual exhaust off of factory manifolds. New tires. Plans are 4/5 lowered. It may be a while before that though. My daily for the last 5 years has been an S10 and 5 years before that a 1995 Nissan p/u. I am enjoying sitting up a little higher for now.

06-21-2015, 01:34 PM	#439
Louisianagmfs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Iberia LA Posts: 38	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II My 85 step side with 5.3 swap

06-21-2015, 02:10 PM	#441
Louisianagmfs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Iberia LA Posts: 38	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II I bought it as is, its a 5.3 and 4l60e from an 02 truck. The conversion was done at a local shop using a psi conversion harness. Doesn't seem like a bad swap. It has all autometer guages so that was simple too

06-21-2015, 04:24 PM	#442
jpnh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Raymond NH Posts: 392	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Looks nice , what are you running for gears in the rear end ?? Just curious - Jeff

06-21-2015, 04:29 PM	#443
Louisianagmfs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Iberia LA Posts: 38	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Its got 3.73s in it. Its good for now but I may go lower to a 4.10 or 4.56 later on. I'm gonna be gone with some taller tires pretty soon.

06-22-2015, 07:03 PM	#444
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Just trying to post some pics..

06-22-2015, 07:25 PM	#445
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

06-24-2015, 12:15 AM	#446
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Clean!! __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

06-24-2015, 12:34 AM	#447
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Yep, that is a nice one. __________________ 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

06-24-2015, 07:44 AM	#448
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II I don't think I've posted in here especially lately... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB



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06-24-2015, 07:48 AM	#449
Louisianagmfs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Iberia LA Posts: 38	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Jwall I love the truck, I've been checking it out on Instagram. What's your wheel tire and suspension setup?

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