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bigblock73 · 11-01-2002, 08:29 PM

If you haven't seen the latest issue of Truckin...pick it up!

They have a real neat 74 stepside in there, a kick a$$ battery drop down box i am getting, and a SPAL fan install article.

Is it me, or are the 73-87 trucks getting featured more and more lately??

-Jeff

87gmc · 11-01-2002, 09:03 PM

Yeah they are, they are becoming more and more popular because they are cheap to get ahold of nice looking and loads, and loads of them to choose from.

love it loud · 11-01-2002, 09:27 PM

it's about time some 73-87's are being featured! i can finally get some ideas and see what other people are doing instead of all just 67-72's, although those are awesome too.. but i don't have one!

Tom · 11-01-2002, 09:43 PM

Each issue of truckin has at least one SWEET 73-87, usually the 73-79 style. Im keeping a scrap book of all of them

love it loud · 11-01-2002, 09:53 PM

got a good scanner?

Big Paul · 11-01-2002, 10:01 PM

This one was in the April '02 issue.

Probably my favorite '73-'87, 396BB, 11:1 compression, sweet.

LOHRTBT · 11-02-2002, 01:18 AM

There is an article in there about the 73-87's making a comeback and they love it.

ocbaud · 11-02-2002, 01:26 AM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT
There is an article in there about the 73-87's making a comeback and they love it.

what really sucks is this, there have been about 20 of our trucks come through out school in the past 2 years, and most of the people that get them, or have them, want to sale them

most of the people hate the way our trucks are, but thats just them stupid highschoolers

but most people do give me complements on my truck, and as soon as i get that dang dent fixed, i'll have the nicest TRUCK at the school, at least in my eyes

87gmc · 11-02-2002, 02:22 AM

Maybe that the way it is at your school, or so but here i know for sure that the three nicest trucks that everyone talks about are an 83 SWB chevy, 86 SWB chevy, and mine, the others belong to two of my close friends. So wouldnt say people think they are ugly or want to sell them actually theres more people who want to buy them then sell them i would say. the only problem is finding one that isnt rusted through.

Slonaker · 11-02-2002, 12:28 PM

ocbaud:

I am surprised to hear that people sell them off around you. There are a lot of 73-87 trucks around here, and I hardly ever see them for sale.

Slonaker

littlebubba · 11-06-2002, 01:32 AM

Next month they are going to have a real BAD A__ 2WD Fullsize Blazer! Can't wait to see it.

Its about time we got a little respect for 73-87's

ocbaud · 11-06-2002, 01:38 AM

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Originally posted by Slonaker
ocbaud:

I am surprised to hear that people sell them off around you. There are a lot of 73-87 trucks around here, and I hardly ever see them for sale.

Slonaker

well, most of them for sale are worked to death longbeds, but i've seen quite a few swb that were pretty nice too.

i saw a nice 78' or so swb today, but it wasnt for sale

i love the older trucks a lot more!

PHOENIX · 11-06-2002, 11:53 AM

My truck is not all that great looking and thats probly why people think I want to sell it. I have been asked to sell my truck so many times. A few times at the gas station, two times someone walked up to my front door and asked me if I wanted to sell it. One guy even offered me cash on the spot (i cant remember how much but I said no then thought wow that was a good offer). It even happened at my sisters house once. I was just kickin it over there (she was out of town) and I was watching her house for her. Some guy driving by saw my truck out front and rang the doorbell. He also wanted to buy it. I like my truck and plan not to sell it for awhile. I would rather fix up this truck then pay the outragous car insurance and tags for newer cars (im 22 years old so they really stick it to me on car insurance).

I have an 83 c10 with minimum insurance. I have not been in any accidents and never gotten a traffic ticket. I have no criminal record of any sort. But they still choose to stick it to me on insurance. I have been told that when you turn 25 your insurance drops a grip.

BaggedC10 · 11-06-2002, 04:32 PM

That 74' in the new issue of Truckin' is awesome! I especially like the unique bed setup---Very cool.

11-01-2002, 08:29 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	new issue of Truckin' If you haven't seen the latest issue of Truckin...pick it up! They have a real neat 74 stepside in there, a kick a$$ battery drop down box i am getting, and a SPAL fan install article. Is it me, or are the 73-87 trucks getting featured more and more lately?? -Jeff

11-01-2002, 09:43 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,711	Each issue of truckin has at least one SWEET 73-87, usually the 73-79 style. Im keeping a scrap book of all of them __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-01-2002, 09:53 PM	#5
love it loud Calibration Engineer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Posts: 361	got a good scanner? Last edited by love it loud; 11-01-2002 at 09:59 PM.

11-01-2002, 10:01 PM	#6
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	This one was in the April '02 issue. Probably my favorite '73-'87, 396BB, 11:1 compression, sweet. __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03

11-02-2002, 01:18 AM	#7
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	There is an article in there about the 73-87's making a comeback and they love it. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

11-01-2002, 09:03 PM	#2
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 254	Yeah they are, they are becoming more and more popular because they are cheap to get ahold of nice looking and loads, and loads of them to choose from.

11-01-2002, 09:27 PM	#3
love it loud Calibration Engineer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Posts: 361	it's about time some 73-87's are being featured! i can finally get some ideas and see what other people are doing instead of all just 67-72's, although those are awesome too.. but i don't have one!

11-02-2002, 02:22 AM	#9
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 254	Maybe that the way it is at your school, or so but here i know for sure that the three nicest trucks that everyone talks about are an 83 SWB chevy, 86 SWB chevy, and mine, the others belong to two of my close friends. So wouldnt say people think they are ugly or want to sell them actually theres more people who want to buy them then sell them i would say. the only problem is finding one that isnt rusted through.

11-02-2002, 12:28 PM	#10
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	ocbaud: I am surprised to hear that people sell them off around you. There are a lot of 73-87 trucks around here, and I hardly ever see them for sale. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-06-2002, 01:32 AM	#11
littlebubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan Posts: 323	Next month Next month they are going to have a real BAD A__ 2WD Fullsize Blazer! Can't wait to see it. Its about time we got a little respect for 73-87's

11-06-2002, 11:53 AM	#13
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	My truck is not all that great looking and thats probly why people think I want to sell it. I have been asked to sell my truck so many times. A few times at the gas station, two times someone walked up to my front door and asked me if I wanted to sell it. One guy even offered me cash on the spot (i cant remember how much but I said no then thought wow that was a good offer). It even happened at my sisters house once. I was just kickin it over there (she was out of town) and I was watching her house for her. Some guy driving by saw my truck out front and rang the doorbell. He also wanted to buy it. I like my truck and plan not to sell it for awhile. I would rather fix up this truck then pay the outragous car insurance and tags for newer cars (im 22 years old so they really stick it to me on car insurance). I have an 83 c10 with minimum insurance. I have not been in any accidents and never gotten a traffic ticket. I have no criminal record of any sort. But they still choose to stick it to me on insurance. I have been told that when you turn 25 your insurance drops a grip. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-06-2002, 04:32 PM	#14
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	That 74' in the new issue of Truckin' is awesome! I especially like the unique bed setup---Very cool. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold



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