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**LEEVON** · 01-09-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zook

looks like some good parts to have. good for you nice package.
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Thats what she said!

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Saaaa-weet! Interested to see what you find with the MPG. Better hurry, are you going to Brad's?
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Well I just went to the Missouri section and saw that...so YES for sure! That's a good way to get me to finish the paint and lowering too. Now I just have to figure out if I'll be bringing 1,2 or 3 trucks!

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Originally Posted by luifer76

Nice....

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice progress Leevon!

Thanks guys!

**LEEVON** · 03-10-2013, 05:23 PM

Quick update. I finally made some time to go finish the body work I started a couple of months ago. I was trying not to interfere with the shop's regular work, and we knocked it out in a few hours on a Saturday morning. Next stop is wheel arch and side moldings, then she gets LOW.

**LEEVON** · 03-10-2013, 05:26 PM

Before/After:

72BlckButy · 03-10-2013, 05:44 PM

Looking good man!

**LEEVON** · 03-12-2013, 09:55 AM

Thanks!

I think this truck was meant to be a daily driver. I don't want to jinx it, but I just jump in and go with no worries every single day, even long trips. If she keeps it up this might just become a long term relationship.

My only complaint is the mileage, which is right at 12. It doesn't help my anxiety when your draining a 16 gallon tank the needle moves at lightning speed. I know that TBI isn't the most efficient system, but it should be closer to 15 like every other TBI truck I've owned. I've replaced the fuel filter, next will be plugs/wires/cap and a throttle body rebuild with clean injectors. It runs so dang smooth and the engine is so clean it might just be the way she is though. You can't have it all!

luifer76 · 03-13-2013, 10:10 AM

looing very nice bro....

**LEEVON** · 03-18-2013, 04:37 PM

Thanks! I ordered the wheel arch moldings and side trim last week. I keep wanting to dive into the lowering, but with brakes in need of work and a possible ball joint replacement it's going to be a chore. I'm getting too old to do this stuff on the floor!

BB72CHEVKT · 03-18-2013, 05:49 PM

I love it. I will try to remember to get over here to follow along.

**LEEVON** · 03-21-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I love it. I will try to remember to get over here to follow along.

Thanks!

I received a 32' roll of molding from LMC and the wheel arch moldings from Rock Auto. These are brand new GM and only cost $7-8 each! I couldn't believe the box they shipped in

Soon as we get some decent weather I'll slam this stuff on.

luifer76 · 03-21-2013, 10:14 PM

truck looks great but those new moldings are gonna make the truck look even better

**LEEVON** · 03-23-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by luifer76

truck looks great but those new moldings are gonna make the truck look even better

Done!

**LEEVON** · 03-23-2013, 03:33 PM

I think I'm going to do a how-to on the body side molding. I bought a 32' roll from LMC, cut-to-fit. I'm very happy with how it turned out. The two key things are layout method and the cutting tool. For layout I used a string line from the top of the rear corner molding to the front marker light. To keep it in place and tight to the contours, I placed some tape every so often. I had no trouble butting the molding right to the bottom of the tight/taped string line and getting it all very straight. You need an "anvil" type cutter, side cutters won't work right. I almost bought a tool, then I remembered that I have a nice set of pruners that have an anvil head. They were slightly awkward, but for a one time job worked just fine...nearly perfect cuts.

72BlckButy · 03-23-2013, 03:50 PM

That looks great!!!!
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Greenlee · 03-23-2013, 03:56 PM

Nice work. Truck looks great!
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**LEEVON** · 03-23-2013, 03:58 PM

Thanks ya'll. The very next thing will be lowering, then solid rear glass followed by a sport bumper. As you can see, I don't move real fast though!

**LEEVON** · 03-23-2013, 04:37 PM

Here's a link to the molding "How-to"

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5965989

**lolife99** · 03-23-2013, 04:42 PM

Great job on the moulding install.
I always wondered how people got their trim on so straight.

**LEEVON** · 03-23-2013, 06:43 PM

Thanks Keith! Now for the altitude adjustment...I've been putting it off because I know I need new rotors, and I might as well do the balljoints, and, and...

72BlckButy · 03-23-2013, 08:35 PM

So what are the plans on the drop? Static only? Bags?
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**LEEVON** · 03-23-2013, 09:13 PM

Just simple and cheap, the usual old static drop; flip kit and shock relocators, 2.5" spindles and one coil cut for about a 5/6. I did pick up a factory sway bar and I also have a beefy CPP sway bar. I'll use the beefy one if it fits ok, but it interfered with my drag link on the '71 so I'm not banking on it.

I'd LOVE to do a Porterbuilt front with the trailing arm conversion rear in coil overs all around though!

72BlckButy · 03-23-2013, 09:34 PM

Going to keep this truck or are you going to sell it?
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**LEEVON** · 03-23-2013, 09:55 PM

Keep for the foreseeable future. I like it!

luifer76 · 03-23-2013, 10:20 PM

looks great bro nice job....

**rs74** · 03-23-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Thanks!

I received a 32' roll of molding from LMC and the wheel arch moldings from Rock Auto. These are brand new GM and only cost $7-8 each! I couldn't believe the box they shipped in

Soon as we get some decent weather I'll slam this stuff on.

Can you provide the part numbers for the wheel arch trim please. I can't seem to find it on RockAuto's site. I need to order some for my 85. Did these come with new screws too? Thanks. I am a big fan of the white short beds. Too few of them out there.

**rs74** · 03-23-2013, 10:37 PM

I think I found it. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,1214

03-10-2013, 05:23 PM	#52
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Quick update. I finally made some time to go finish the body work I started a couple of months ago. I was trying not to interfere with the shop's regular work, and we knocked it out in a few hours on a Saturday morning. Next stop is wheel arch and side moldings, then she gets LOW. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-10-2013, 05:26 PM	#53
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Before/After: Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-10-2013, 05:44 PM	#54
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Looking good man! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-12-2013, 09:55 AM	#55
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Thanks! I think this truck was meant to be a daily driver. I don't want to jinx it, but I just jump in and go with no worries every single day, even long trips. If she keeps it up this might just become a long term relationship. My only complaint is the mileage, which is right at 12. It doesn't help my anxiety when your draining a 16 gallon tank the needle moves at lightning speed. I know that TBI isn't the most efficient system, but it should be closer to 15 like every other TBI truck I've owned. I've replaced the fuel filter, next will be plugs/wires/cap and a throttle body rebuild with clean injectors. It runs so dang smooth and the engine is so clean it might just be the way she is though. You can't have it all! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 03-12-2013 at 10:01 AM.

03-13-2013, 10:10 AM	#56
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed looing very nice bro.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

03-18-2013, 04:37 PM	#57
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Thanks! I ordered the wheel arch moldings and side trim last week. I keep wanting to dive into the lowering, but with brakes in need of work and a possible ball joint replacement it's going to be a chore. I'm getting too old to do this stuff on the floor! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-18-2013, 05:49 PM	#58
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed I love it. I will try to remember to get over here to follow along. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

03-21-2013, 10:14 PM	#60
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed truck looks great but those new moldings are gonna make the truck look even better __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

03-23-2013, 03:33 PM	#62
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed I think I'm going to do a how-to on the body side molding. I bought a 32' roll from LMC, cut-to-fit. I'm very happy with how it turned out. The two key things are layout method and the cutting tool. For layout I used a string line from the top of the rear corner molding to the front marker light. To keep it in place and tight to the contours, I placed some tape every so often. I had no trouble butting the molding right to the bottom of the tight/taped string line and getting it all very straight. You need an "anvil" type cutter, side cutters won't work right. I almost bought a tool, then I remembered that I have a nice set of pruners that have an anvil head. They were slightly awkward, but for a one time job worked just fine...nearly perfect cuts. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 03-23-2013 at 03:56 PM.

03-23-2013, 03:50 PM	#63
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed That looks great!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-23-2013, 03:56 PM	#64
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Nice work. Truck looks great! Posted via Mobile Device

03-23-2013, 03:58 PM	#65
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Thanks ya'll. The very next thing will be lowering, then solid rear glass followed by a sport bumper. As you can see, I don't move real fast though! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-23-2013, 04:37 PM	#66
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Here's a link to the molding "How-to" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5965989 __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-23-2013, 04:42 PM	#67
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Great job on the moulding install. I always wondered how people got their trim on so straight. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-23-2013, 06:43 PM	#68
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Thanks Keith! Now for the altitude adjustment...I've been putting it off because I know I need new rotors, and I might as well do the balljoints, and, and... __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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03-23-2013, 08:35 PM	#69
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed So what are the plans on the drop? Static only? Bags? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-23-2013, 09:13 PM	#70
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Just simple and cheap, the usual old static drop; flip kit and shock relocators, 2.5" spindles and one coil cut for about a 5/6. I did pick up a factory sway bar and I also have a beefy CPP sway bar. I'll use the beefy one if it fits ok, but it interfered with my drag link on the '71 so I'm not banking on it. I'd LOVE to do a Porterbuilt front with the trailing arm conversion rear in coil overs all around though! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-23-2013, 09:34 PM	#71
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Going to keep this truck or are you going to sell it? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-23-2013, 09:55 PM	#72
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Keep for the foreseeable future. I like it! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-23-2013, 10:20 PM	#73
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed looks great bro nice job.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

03-23-2013, 10:37 PM	#75
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed I think I found it. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,1214 __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

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