How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

[mikep87swb]

Here are some updated pics of my 87 SWB

[jrcaprai]

Originally Posted by mikep87swb

Here are some updated pics of my 87 SWB

Beautiful Truck... What is the color?

[mikep87swb]

Thanks,

It's actually called Medium graphite metallic. It's a 2009-2010 Dodge color from their pickups....

I know I know a dodge color lol

[Joe0428]

Originally Posted by El Chato530

thanks joe yea i have to run a cat to keep it legal for California smog every two years and im going to run the muffler as far back possible... you have a nice ride any pics of the inside and engine bay?

Thanks, sorry I don't have pics yet of the new 383 i'll have some soon though.

[Bead-lock]

One from Norway, build in 94...

[camshaftgsxr]

There was a set like that in north Carolina, it was a nova ad a square both painted orange with black stripes, my buddy bought the nova and another guy bought the truck, I see them both regularly I just wish they were parked beside each other
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[mcboomport]

This photo is in my build thread, but here is an update of my 76.

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[79gmcclassic]

mcboomport,
how much is that lowered?

[mcboomport]

4-3/4" Front (3" spindles, 1 coil cut)
6" Rear (flip kit, shackles) I can lower the rear another inch with the shackles, but I need to notch the frame first.

[franky69c10]

Mcboomport what kit is that and if u don't mind how much did it run u ? And 3" spindles clear the rallies
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[mcboomport]

Originally Posted by franky69c10

Mcboomport what kit is that and if u don't mind how much did it run u ? And 3" spindles clear the rallies
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I bought the everything from Stylin Concepts. I think 3" DJM spindles were $280 shipped. The flip kit was about $100. I've had the shackles and front shocks for about 8 years, so that won't help ya cause I know stuff has increased about 30% since then. I've checked everywhere and Stylin Concepts still seems to be the cheapest.

As far as rubbing... I haven't driven it yet.. I've been working on the engine a bit, so I'll let ya know what I find out. I'm most likely putting my Bonspeed sweeps on it for a bit. I know they wont rub.

Oh.... Actually... I won't be able to answer that rubbing question.. I've had the spindles for about 5 years on an older truck of mine... I did some grinding on the spindle to clear the 15" wheels I had at that time. But.. I have run 15" cragars with no rubbing issues on other DJM spindles.

[camshaftgsxr]

Originally Posted by mcboomport

I bought the everything from Stylin Concepts. I've checked everywhere and Stylin Concepts still seems to be the cheapest.

i googled this and found nothing, could you provide a link?

[mcboomport]

haha. Its been so long since i've ordered from them.. I think they changed their name. Its stylin trucks now....


www.stylintrucks.com

[camshaftgsxr]

Originally Posted by mcboomport

haha. Its been so long since i've ordered from them.. I think they changed their name. Its stylin trucks now....


www.stylintrucks.com

oh lol i googled it and stylin trucks popped up in every field i just wasnt sure

[trout]

heres my 76 i just got today saved from the crusher and the 250 runs...getting the bed in a few days

[trout]

some from today

[trout]

more

[BigRed76]

Nice to see one get saved from the crusher.

[trout]

strait 6 250.. 3 on the tree 12 bolt rear and rust just bout every were

[thark_]

Newb here. Awesome site, wish I knew about it 7 years ago...

Here's my '87 Silverado.





Hoping to get some advice:
I have 20x8s with a negative offset all the way around, but I am not happy with the stance or the way it drives. + My front wheels are bent from potholes. Should I go to 19s and get some more rubber on there or cut out the wheel wells and keep the 20s? Definitely need to get 20x10s on the back...

[qu1cks1lver56]

Not sure on the wheels, I do like the 20/19 or 20/18 combo's though.

But I like the truck, and I am envious of those tail lights. Where might one find them?

[mcboomport]

I still have a pair of those darn things sitting around from about 10 years ago. I don't think you can get em. I've seen them on a bunch of motorhomes.
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[BigRed76]

Nobody currently makes the clear tail light lenses. I dont think they are DOT legal anymore

[Pork Chop]

Originally Posted by thark_

Newb here. Awesome site, wish I knew about it 7 years ago...

Here's my '87 Silverado.





Hoping to get some advice:
I have 20x8s with a negative offset all the way around, but I am not happy with the stance or the way it drives. + My front wheels are bent from potholes. Should I go to 19s and get some more rubber on there or cut out the wheel wells and keep the 20s? Definitely need to get 20x10s on the back...

love the truck and stance, not sure what to do, need to lower my truck and not sure which way to go

[USSkoval]

Originally Posted by mcboomport

I still have a pair of those darn things sitting around from about 10 years ago. I don't think you can get em. I've seen them on a bunch of motorhomes.
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Originally Posted by BigRed76

Nobody currently makes the clear tail light lenses. I dont think they are DOT legal anymore

Yes, clear ones are used on several motorhomes, as reverse light lenses. They are also often found as all amber and all red. They must be available somewhere.