How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 216 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

trivon56 · 10-23-2012, 12:42 PM

What kind of lights do you have.

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heres mine 82 short bed

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MDc10 · 09-26-2012, 12:16 PM

Trying to figure out how to post a pic from my phone but im computer illiterate. I'm pretty sure my 86 has been lowered a bit but im not certain how, any suggestions on how to tell?
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MDc10 · 09-26-2012, 12:24 PM

I thought you going with spindles and coils the fenders had to come out, that was the only thing keeping me from it,appreciate the info. Its a must now for sure.
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crazyed · 09-26-2012, 05:42 PM

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I thought you going with spindles and coils the fenders had to come out, that was the only thing keeping me from it,appreciate the info. Its a must now for sure.
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thats what is in it now 3" drop spindles and 3" drop springs and the inner fenders are still in.

ccreddell · 09-26-2012, 07:25 PM

Id be enormously surprised if you only drop an inch or so with a BB. I would think a SB would drop it at least 2-3". In fact, if you are moderately sized human I bet you can get 2" of drop standing on the front bumper.

crazyed · 09-26-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ccreddell

Id be enormously surprised if you only drop an inch or so with a BB. I would think a SB would drop it at least 2-3". In fact, if you are moderately sized human I bet you can get 2" of drop standing on the front bumper.

That's what I thought too. But I picked up a set of stock big block springs just to be safe. Although I was told drop springs are tempered different than stock springs to make them stronger which the coils are a much larger diameter than stock. Also I have looked for drop springs for a bigblock application and all the ones I have seen do not specify big or small block. Not sure but I guess I will find out.
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MDc10 · 09-26-2012, 09:15 PM

Heres a few of my 86. The picture with the 20s is an older one it has the 15s on it now.

greatdane · 09-28-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MDc10

Heres a few of my 86. The picture with the 20s is an older one it has the 15s on it now.

Nice Truck! I like the 15's better!

MDc10 · 09-28-2012, 03:34 PM

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Nice Truck! I like the 15's better!

I like the 15s better too, the 20s rub way to bad. You guys have a truck club up your way, or toward the city?
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greatdane · 09-30-2012, 07:50 PM

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I like the 15s better too, the 20s rub way to bad. You guys have a truck club up your way, or toward the city?
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Nope I'm a loner up here in PC lol...There are some in OKC. I really like your truck! Just lowered my 84 last week, next is paint & body...

PAWS 72 · 10-01-2012, 02:19 AM

after getting my old work truck from dad, my uncle called tonite and asked if I wanted his truck.I want it but I really don't have the money,it is straight..

He wound up with cancer about 1.5 years ago and he knew I wanted it .He has no son's but 2 married girls but they don't want it.

MDc10 · 10-01-2012, 10:07 AM

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Nope I'm a loner up here in PC lol...There are some in OKC. I really like your truck! Just lowered my 84 last week, next is paint & body...

looks good, what did you use to drop, and what is the drop? im fixing to start lowering mine, just dropped in a new crate motor and tranny. Fixing to start on suspension. Trying to find some decent prices on lowering kits.
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MDc10 · 09-27-2012, 08:31 AM

I'm looking to get some new gears in the rear end, you guys have any suggestions. I'm gona drive it on the highway so it can't be geared to low
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59chevymon · 09-28-2012, 02:15 AM

PRIDE NEVER HELPS IT ONLY HURTS !!

74 stepside · 09-28-2012, 12:00 PM

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PRIDE NEVER HELPS IT ONLY HURTS !!

This pic just made my day. That is Bad A$$! Love the cragars.

misslemanid · 09-29-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 59chevymon

PRIDE NEVER HELPS IT ONLY HURTS !!

What is the top and bottom color??? I love it. My 77 burb has the same top and bottom color (neutral tan) as the center of this pickup. It currently has a saddle tan center and I want to give it a little character and that color would be perfect!!!
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59chevymon · 09-30-2012, 03:03 AM

thank you for all the positive feedback!!! PPG's older Deltron 2000 California Gold, which is actually a late-'90s GM color.

Hevy · 10-06-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 59chevymon

thank you for all the positive feedback!!! PPG's older Deltron 2000 California Gold, which is actually a late-'90s GM color.

That truck is...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Smoke_Dog · 09-30-2012, 10:12 AM

There's nuffin like the old school wheels, just isn't!!! Want to go with 20's but when I see trucks like this, it brings me back to my 10 cents!!! Luv the colors

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Originally Posted by misslemanid

What is the top and bottom color??? I love it. My 77 burb has the same top and bottom color (neutral tan) as the center of this pickup. It currently has a saddle tan center and I want to give it a little character and that color would be perfect!!!
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fencepost · 10-01-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 59chevymon

PRIDE NEVER HELPS IT ONLY HURTS !!

Got any more pics I really like the colors and wheels too, just fits good.

54Caddy · 09-28-2012, 03:29 AM

WOW! Very nice whats the specs?? You must be on air rite??

3r!c84 · 09-28-2012, 03:21 PM

PLEASE tell me thats static ! h*** yeahh !!

Leedogg · 10-02-2012, 10:24 AM

Yessir- the gold/white with cragers is bad ass. flipping sweet!

flamingbig10 · 10-05-2012, 01:47 AM

bigsj · 10-05-2012, 08:06 AM

Hey flaming love the new wheels..

09-26-2012, 12:16 PM	#2
MDc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Broken Arrow, ok Posts: 181	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Trying to figure out how to post a pic from my phone but im computer illiterate. I'm pretty sure my 86 has been lowered a bit but im not certain how, any suggestions on how to tell? Posted via Mobile Device

09-26-2012, 12:24 PM	#3
MDc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Broken Arrow, ok Posts: 181	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I thought you going with spindles and coils the fenders had to come out, that was the only thing keeping me from it,appreciate the info. Its a must now for sure. Posted via Mobile Device

09-26-2012, 07:25 PM	#5
ccreddell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Medford, OR. Posts: 207	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Id be enormously surprised if you only drop an inch or so with a BB. I would think a SB would drop it at least 2-3". In fact, if you are moderately sized human I bet you can get 2" of drop standing on the front bumper.

09-26-2012, 09:15 PM	#7
MDc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Broken Arrow, ok Posts: 181	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Heres a few of my 86. The picture with the 20s is an older one it has the 15s on it now. Attached Images

10-01-2012, 02:19 AM	#11
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds after getting my old work truck from dad, my uncle called tonite and asked if I wanted his truck.I want it but I really don't have the money,it is straight.. He wound up with cancer about 1.5 years ago and he knew I wanted it .He has no son's but 2 married girls but they don't want it. Attached Images

09-27-2012, 08:31 AM	#13
MDc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Broken Arrow, ok Posts: 181	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I'm looking to get some new gears in the rear end, you guys have any suggestions. I'm gona drive it on the highway so it can't be geared to low Posted via Mobile Device

09-28-2012, 02:15 AM	#14
59chevymon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: humboldt county ca Posts: 3	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds PRIDE NEVER HELPS IT ONLY HURTS !!

09-30-2012, 03:03 AM	#17
59chevymon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: humboldt county ca Posts: 3	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds thank you for all the positive feedback!!! PPG's older Deltron 2000 California Gold, which is actually a late-'90s GM color.

09-28-2012, 03:29 AM	#21
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds WOW! Very nice whats the specs?? You must be on air rite?? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

09-28-2012, 03:21 PM	#22
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds PLEASE tell me thats static ! h* yeahh !! __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear!** 1/4:13:90

10-02-2012, 10:24 AM	#23
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Yessir- the gold/white with cragers is bad ass. flipping sweet! __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

10-05-2012, 01:47 AM	#24
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-05-2012, 08:06 AM	#25
bigsj Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bowie Maryland Posts: 335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Hey flaming love the new wheels..

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