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low 84 · 02-08-2003, 04:16 AM

if you guys remember matt (82blackbeast) from CT, i talked to him last night. been awhile since i had heard form him, i think he keeps pretty busy with work and school. but everything seems well and hes still messin with the truck like all of us. he sent me some new pics as well. this is still gotta be one of my favorite 73-87's of all time, if the looks don't convince you, just take a ride, the motor will (trust me, that was a wild ride

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79BIG10 · 02-08-2003, 04:32 AM

I've ridden in it as well. With a 3.73, 406 modded heavily, and a tough 700r4 with large meathooks in back it's one hell of a ride!!! He's got teh rear tubbed out and looks like factory!!

CustomChevy · 02-08-2003, 10:34 AM

looks pretty damn sweet to me.

Razorback_Fan · 02-08-2003, 11:33 AM

Did he ever get his door panels done?

low 84 · 02-09-2003, 01:50 AM

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Originally posted by Razorback_Fan
Did he ever get his door panels done?

he's still working on the interior, but he just found the long sought after black factory seat belts on ebay.

**swervin ervin** · 02-09-2003, 01:33 PM

I didn't think GM ever made any black factory seat belts for our trucks. Just like they never made any black interior.

Am I wrong??

RockHQ · 02-09-2003, 06:46 PM

Is that a '88-91 GMC grille without the emblem or an aftermarket one? I'm asking because i thought both chevy and GMC grilles are 3-part (mine is) but that one looks like it's made out of a single part and i can't find the seams.

low 84 · 02-10-2003, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
I didn't think GM ever made any black factory seat belts for our trucks. Just like they never made any black interior.

Am I wrong??

well he showed me the ebay auction he was getting them from. but i don't have the link anymore. but they are exactly like our seat belts. not sure if they are g.m. or not but they look good. he has been lookin for some forever, and sadi he refuses to be out bid on this one

Rock - that grille uses the 88-91 radiator support. but i'm not sure how much of the grille set up is factory style. alot of subtle things have been done to the truck, so there is no telling whats custom or not. i will ask next time i talk to him.

gchemist · 02-10-2003, 02:45 AM

May I suggest a K air dam? Them A-arm sure do look ugly.

Nice ride though!!

02-08-2003, 04:16 AM	#1
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	update on 82blackbeast if you guys remember matt (82blackbeast) from CT, i talked to him last night. been awhile since i had heard form him, i think he keeps pretty busy with work and school. but everything seems well and hes still messin with the truck like all of us. he sent me some new pics as well. this is still gotta be one of my favorite 73-87's of all time, if the looks don't convince you, just take a ride, the motor will (trust me, that was a wild ride ) __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

02-08-2003, 04:32 AM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I've ridden in it as well. With a 3.73, 406 modded heavily, and a tough 700r4 with large meathooks in back it's one hell of a ride!!! He's got teh rear tubbed out and looks like factory!! __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

02-09-2003, 01:33 PM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I didn't think GM ever made any black factory seat belts for our trucks. Just like they never made any black interior. Am I wrong?? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-09-2003, 06:46 PM	#7
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	Is that a '88-91 GMC grille without the emblem or an aftermarket one? I'm asking because i thought both chevy and GMC grilles are 3-part (mine is) but that one looks like it's made out of a single part and i can't find the seams. __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

02-10-2003, 02:45 AM	#9
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	May I suggest a K air dam? Them A-arm sure do look ugly. Nice ride though!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-08-2003, 10:34 AM	#3
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 462	looks pretty damn sweet to me.

02-08-2003, 11:33 AM	#4
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	Did he ever get his door panels done?



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