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

[Major86]

Thanks BLP86! Front tires are 225/70/15 on 7" wheels, Rear tires are 275/60/15 on 8" wheels.

[Matt Man]

Took the trucks first big trip today (250 miles round trip) with about 800 pounds in the bed. Managed to put down 14.2 mpg as well. Ran great no problems!

[67-72 chevy fan]

79 with 65,000 miles.

[hotrodron]

Originally Posted by hotrodron

here are a few photos of my 1978 1/2 ton that i am rebuilding. I have had the truck 35 yrs

wheel size is 18x9 front and back. Tire size 225/50/18

[hotrodron]

Got a little work done on my 1978 shortie box. Mounted new hood

[Splitrock]

I picked up this 77 sport a couple months ago from a friend. I am the 3rd owner. Second owner, my friend only had it for about a year.
I just found out the other day the knot head took the original stripes off of it. And put these bad bow tie stickers and pin stipe on it.
I could have strangled him.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1446606176

[HotRod C/10]

[Low84]

Originally Posted by hotrodron

Got a little work done on my 1978 shortie box. Mounted new hood

Coming along great. What brand hood is that and how is the fitment?

[Hutch1311]

78' K10 - I have owned it for 12 years

[VerticalSmile]

My '79 with AirRide is Getting there!

[jpnh]

Originally Posted by VerticalSmile

My '79 with AirRide is Getting there!
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Truck/Motor looks good nice work

[sws]

Still trying to decide where to go with her...Thinking 67-72...

[5speedsilverado]

my new to me 76

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by Hutch1311

78' K10 - I have owned it for 12 years

Awesome! Any more pictures /details?

[Hutch1311]

Originally Posted by cochino12

Awesome! Any more pictures /details?

Like many of the trucks on here it's a never ending build... My fiance bought it for me as a high school graduation present when we were 18, it was in really rough shape and had been sitting in a field for 10 years. I started the frame off resto and over the course of 8 years it was finally road worthy and painted. The last 4 years have just been fine tuning and small details, still lots left to do... The below pic is not long after it was painted, I don't have any pics of the interior or underside on my computer. It's pretty much all stock other than the lift some headers and the cowl hood (which I hate, anyone got a good stock hood they want to trade!?).

[Scudboy]

Originally Posted by ultrahd4me

Few pics of my 87 I just finished last week.

Ultrahd4me what drop do you have on your truck...what components did you use? Your truck is beautiful. Really great work.
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[sws]

We tested the 20 ton PTO driven winch by pulling down an old house...Don't let the looks fool you. It has a 060 over 350 with extremely worked heads, the dually rearend has 513's with a granny 4 speed..I might make her look better one day but 6 tires can be expensive....

[Monkeyemano]

What mine will become one day.

[Jay2Cor517]

Here's "Obadiah". It's a '86 GMC Sierra Classic. I finally got him dropped last week (All Belltech, 4/6 drop, Spindles, Coils, Shocks and Flip Kit). I have found some 22x9.5" wheels with tires on CL for a great price but after combing tons of threads and searching other sites, I'm still unsure of the proper backspacing, front and rear. Most of the threads were from the 67-72 guys (good insight, no doubt) but I would like to hear from the 73-87 Squares. Thanks for any and all help--Jay2Cor517

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by Jay2Cor517

Here's "Obadiah". It's a '86 GMC Sierra Classic. I finally got him dropped last week (All Belltech, 4/6 drop, Spindles, Coils, Shocks and Flip Kit). I have found some 22x9.5" wheels with tires on CL for a great price but after combing tons of threads and searching other sites, I'm still unsure of the proper backspacing, front and rear. Most of the threads were from the 67-72 guys (good insight, no doubt) but I would like to hear from the 73-87 Squares. Thanks for any and all help--Jay2Cor517

What back spacing are they?

[Jay2Cor517]

I gotta dig up the notes I scribbled but I believe they are 13/5.75

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by Jay2Cor517

I gotta dig up the notes I scribbled but I believe they are 13/5.75

Is 13 the offset?
I'm running 4.5 front and 5.5 rear with no issues. I know fronts are ideal 4.5-5.5.

[Jay2Cor517]

Yes, 13mm is the offset and 5.75" is the backspacing. I should have clarified those numbers. I will contact the seller once more to verify. Thanks UKNOWME, the advice/help is really welcomed.

[Cheyenne350]

78 c10 5' drop front 2'drop rear.

[Cheyenne350]

Another one