How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

86swb · 02-14-2007, 09:40 PM

ttt

84 400 · 02-15-2007, 07:10 PM

Wow so many short beds

Low84 · 02-15-2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubdeuce80

heres mine...

with new shoes

and currently torn down getting bagged and body dropped to the doors on a custom frame from the firewall back

Nice! Welcome to the forums.

What did you use to get those wheels to fit? They are 6 lug right?

Twisted78SS · 02-16-2007, 03:07 PM

Progress pics are here... well what I have so far.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46487735@N00/377555991/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4648773...7594445283108/

Not showing up ? try going to my flickr page here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/4648773...7594445283108/

dubdeuce80 · 02-16-2007, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low84

Nice! Welcome to the forums.

What did you use to get those wheels to fit? They are 6 lug right?

thanks. they aren't real ss rims, they are 22" replicas that are on a 5x5

boatpuller · 02-16-2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

Progress pics are here... well what I have so far.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46487735@N00/377555991/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4648773...7594445283108/

Not showing up ? try going to my flickr page here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/4648773...7594445283108/

nice truck,maybe see ya out there cruising around,when weather gets better.i'm just up in longview.

84 400 · 02-16-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

Progress pics are here... well what I have so far.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46487735@N00/377555991/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4648773...7594445283108/

Not showing up ? try going to my flickr page here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/4648773...7594445283108/

really nice truck and welcome to the board

Low84 · 02-17-2007, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubdeuce80

thanks. they aren't real ss rims, they are 22" replicas that are on a 5x5

Oh there we go! I thought you were running an adapter to fit six lug wheels. Looks good

Twisted78SS · 02-19-2007, 12:41 PM

Yeah, that would be cool. looking to have it at least on the road for the summer, then back in the shop for more next winter. First trip out will be around the time the "Our Days" parade and car show happen in La Center June I think. By then it should be presentable. Paint and bodywork will be the last thing to do over the next winter.

Twisted78SS · 02-19-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SulphurDave

what exactly are these side view mirrors off of? i see them on a lot of trucks but never knew what they were off of. thanks

They are the factory mirrors, like others have said you can find them from LMC truck and others.

Twisted78SS · 02-19-2007, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low84

Or does anybody have a similar drop, that can give me an idea of what drop that is?

5/5 ........ 5/7 maybe?

It is a 5/6 drop. Drop spindles and springs in the front, and a flip kit in the rear. It was not c-notched at the time, but I have had one time when I smacked the shortened snubbers. I will have a c-notch done before it gets back on the road. With the new found horsepower, gears, blower, etc... it will launch a whole lot harder than before and that will not be good if the suspension won't travel enough. I take some pics of the flip kit in the rear as I put it all back together.

C&C Chevy · 02-19-2007, 01:54 PM

Low84 · 02-19-2007, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

It is a 5/6 drop. Drop spindles and springs in the front, and a flip kit in the rear. It was not c-notched at the time, but I have had one time when I smacked the shortened snubbers. I will have a c-notch done before it gets back on the road. With the new found horsepower, gears, blower, etc... it will launch a whole lot harder than before and that will not be good if the suspension won't travel enough. I take some pics of the flip kit in the rear as I put it all back together.

Thanks for the info, sounds like its going to be a beast when it gets done

Just a couple more questions.

I have 15x10 rims all around and the current drop is just cut coils. What setup are you running in the front?
Rim size?
What drops spindle?

Thanks. I'm tired of my truck bottoming out on the slightest imperfection and want to drop the front correctly this time. I also dont want to change rims.

boxrodz · 02-20-2007, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

Progress pics are here... well what I have so far.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46487735@N00/377555991/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4648773...7594445283108/

Not showing up ? try going to my flickr page here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/4648773...7594445283108/

You're making good progress. It's gonna look nice when you're finished. And, it's gonna scream wicked fast.

But, if you're not careful, it's gonna peel that original paint off the panels.

BTW, cool pic of Reflection Lake and Mirror Lake.

cjracing15 · 02-20-2007, 08:39 PM

This my 86 K-10 with a 4.3 auto. future plans are, 350 swap,90 suburban front end swap, & maybe tbi.

Low84 · 02-21-2007, 12:24 AM

That is a good looking truck!!

86swb · 02-23-2007, 08:37 PM

ttt

hiway · 02-24-2007, 08:03 AM

cjracing15, that is a good looking truck! I like the 350 idea for sure and I only have one small suggestion (picky one)...remove or paint the white overspray on your fuel tank. Clean 4x4's from the 80's are hard to find and it appears you have one.

cjracing15 · 02-24-2007, 05:45 PM

Thanks for the praise on my 86. hiway what you see in the pic is the gas tank covers. The old guy I got the truck from painted them white

. I plan on painting them black after I do The 350 swap.

84slopwaggin · 02-24-2007, 06:05 PM

Heres something a little different.

86swb · 02-27-2007, 04:01 PM

Any more? A lot of good looking trucks on here so far.

Low84 · 02-27-2007, 05:46 PM

WOW! I could have sworn I had already posted my truck in here. Guess not.

I have since removed those hideous rear tires, and it looks a million times better. Brought the rear end about 2 1/2" down. Unfortunitely my camera took a dump.

I'll throw some vids in here too. I know its slow but we all start somewhere.

84slopwaggin · 02-28-2007, 03:58 AM

Ebay shots

Low84 · 02-28-2007, 12:33 PM

Friend's truck:

Col Clank · 03-01-2007, 01:11 AM

what are the specs on your friends truck? I think it looks really good.

02-14-2007, 09:40 PM	#126
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds ttt __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-15-2007, 07:10 PM	#127
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Wow so many short beds __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-16-2007, 03:07 PM	#129
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Progress pics are here... well what I have so far. http://www.flickr.com/photos/46487735@N00/377555991/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/4648773...7594445283108/ Not showing up ? try going to my flickr page here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/4648773...7594445283108/

02-19-2007, 12:41 PM	#134
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Yeah, that would be cool. looking to have it at least on the road for the summer, then back in the shop for more next winter. First trip out will be around the time the "Our Days" parade and car show happen in La Center June I think. By then it should be presentable. Paint and bodywork will be the last thing to do over the next winter.

02-19-2007, 01:54 PM	#137
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

02-20-2007, 08:39 PM	#140
cjracing15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, TN Posts: 1,427	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds This my 86 K-10 with a 4.3 auto. future plans are, 350 swap,90 suburban front end swap, & maybe tbi.

02-21-2007, 12:24 AM	#141
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds That is a good looking truck!! __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

02-23-2007, 08:37 PM	#142
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds ttt __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-24-2007, 08:03 AM	#143
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds cjracing15, that is a good looking truck! I like the 350 idea for sure and I only have one small suggestion (picky one)...remove or paint the white overspray on your fuel tank. Clean 4x4's from the 80's are hard to find and it appears you have one. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

02-24-2007, 05:45 PM	#144
cjracing15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, TN Posts: 1,427	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Thanks for the praise on my 86. hiway what you see in the pic is the gas tank covers. The old guy I got the truck from painted them white . I plan on painting them black after I do The 350 swap.

02-24-2007, 06:05 PM	#145
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Heres something a little different. Attached Images

02-27-2007, 04:01 PM	#146
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Any more? A lot of good looking trucks on here so far. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-27-2007, 05:46 PM	#147
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds WOW! I could have sworn I had already posted my truck in here. Guess not. I have since removed those hideous rear tires, and it looks a million times better. Brought the rear end about 2 1/2" down. Unfortunitely my camera took a dump. I'll throw some vids in here too. I know its slow but we all start somewhere. __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

02-28-2007, 03:58 AM	#148
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Ebay shots Attached Images

02-28-2007, 12:33 PM	#149
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Friend's truck: __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265



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Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds what are the specs on your friends truck? I think it looks really good.

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