How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 261 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RD71 · 06-23-2014, 01:16 AM

Took those photos a a local classic cars' meeting on Friday, where the 80' C-10 was unveiled following a restoration (an unfinished one if you ask me). There was also a 74' Sierra on site:

I don't want to spam this thread with all the photos I took- if you want to see more, click here.

rodeorex · 06-23-2014, 06:11 PM

Here is my new toy 85swb

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radar1 · 06-23-2014, 08:05 PM

Maxh, 3 inch belltech spindles, 1 coil cut off of original springs. McGaughtys rear flip brackets. With Cal-tracs. I have only got to drive It last night some, starting to think I may have went to far on the front, I cut most of the rubber bump stops off of the lower control arm. Man it rides allright but I seem to bottom out pretty harsh. I am hoping that replacing the rubber bump stops, may be trimming less, will take care of that. If not I may have to get another set of springs and trim a little less. I haven't had it at any real speed yet, but I could see where it has scrubbed the lower control arms some. At least I wasn't going real fast when it happened. I don't believe I've really hurt any thing yet.

K.C.'s85 · 06-23-2014, 10:56 PM

Rodeorex LOVE that color is it true candy blue or a base coat cobolt blue or????

rodeorex · 06-23-2014, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by K.C.'s85

Rodeorex LOVE that color is it true candy blue or a base coat cobolt blue or????

When I bought it the guy had repainted it, I talked to a body shop guy and it's base and clear coat. I am lucky because the guy did a good job.

K.C.'s85 · 06-24-2014, 11:33 PM

Could you get me a base coat #??

naphtali5725 · 06-28-2014, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radar1

Maxh, 3 inch belltech spindles, 1 coil cut off of original springs. McGaughtys rear flip brackets. With Cal-tracs. I have only got to drive It last night some, starting to think I may have went to far on the front, I cut most of the rubber bump stops off of the lower control arm. Man it rides allright but I seem to bottom out pretty harsh. I am hoping that replacing the rubber bump stops, may be trimming less, will take care of that. If not I may have to get another set of springs and trim a little less. I haven't had it at any real speed yet, but I could see where it has scrubbed the lower control arms some. At least I wasn't going real fast when it happened. I don't believe I've really hurt any thing yet.

hey radar, what grill is that on your truck?

**Palf70Step** · 06-28-2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radar1

Maxh, 3 inch belltech spindles, 1 coil cut off of original springs. McGaughtys rear flip brackets. With Cal-tracs. I have only got to drive It last night some, starting to think I may have went to far on the front, I cut most of the rubber bump stops off of the lower control arm. Man it rides allright but I seem to bottom out pretty harsh. I am hoping that replacing the rubber bump stops, may be trimming less, will take care of that. If not I may have to get another set of springs and trim a little less. I haven't had it at any real speed yet, but I could see where it has scrubbed the lower control arms some. At least I wasn't going real fast when it happened. I don't believe I've really hurt any thing yet.

Maybe the original springs are just worn out. It may not bottom out with a set of new !' shorter springs.

Truck looks nice!

Bomber78 · 06-28-2014, 02:25 AM

Well, here's mine. Just recently acquired.

solidaxel · 06-30-2014, 11:57 AM

[QUOTE=Bomber78;6739212]Well, here's mine. Just recently acquired.

[/QUOTE

Some one took very good care of your truck, if that is the original paint
this is a sun baked one I have had since 78!

carboncrew · 06-30-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomber78

Well, here's mine. Just recently acquired.

so clean!

Low84 · 07-03-2014, 09:29 PM

Ran across this one on the interwebz a few days back.

radar1 · 06-29-2014, 12:24 AM

I have since replaced the rubber bump stops. On this set I still cut some off of the rubber, but only about a half of a inch. That has stopped the grinding so far. I took truck for a 80 plus mile road trip tonight, and now I only have some rubbing on the inner fender. I think that for right now I can live with it. Grill I got at a swap meet here local. I think it is just a cheap aftermarket grill though. One could check out the LMC book.

naphtali5725 · 06-29-2014, 05:44 PM

This is what I started with...
2 1/2 + years later... still working on it

Hankster · 07-11-2014, 08:51 PM

Looks good Julian!

terbronco7 · 07-12-2014, 08:17 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1405167410

Hankster · 07-14-2014, 05:14 PM

Figured I'd throw up some new pics since I got rallys on 'er now. Shes dropped 5 inches in the front, and will soon have a flip on the back. tires are 235/75/15 and 275/60/15.

roadrunnermoore · 07-24-2014, 06:13 AM

1978 GMC High Sierra. Just bought this last week. My first project.

stroker87 · 07-24-2014, 08:59 PM

This is my 87 Square back on the road after 4.5 years on being parked with no engine

1.82 60' (spinning) 13.3 1/4 mile @ 99mph not dialed in...... still need paint and interior and polish those Byod's LoL

sneak one of my 04 Lq4/4L80e swap soon to be turbo'd

jpnh · 07-24-2014, 09:45 PM

cruise night/tryn to get out there in my 84 stepper

the green dodge won the burnout contest followed by the sleeper vw mid engine chevy 350/cool/the blue69 nova won the show/very cool/ nice 86 longbed c10 nice 77 shortbed there too lots of nice fords there too but ill keep the pics chevy for the most part just tryn to share some pics

nice cruise for sure.got to mention the k 10 parked next to me too (very nice paint)

stroker87 · 07-24-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitz

Lovin the grey on that square!

Thank you, I think the white is the best color but i just love grey / silvers to much

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpnh

cruise night/tryn to get out there in my 84 stepper

the green dodge won the burnout contest followed by the sleeper vw mid engine chevy 350/cool/the blue69 nova won the show/very cool/ nice 86 longbed c10 nice 77 shortbed there too lots of nice fords there too but ill keep the pics chevy for the most part just tryn to share some pics

nice cruise for sure.got to mention the k 10 parked next to me too (very nice paint)

nice to see guys still getting out with there trucks, around here its mostly cars probably out numbered 100 to 2 here in Chicago

**N2TRUX** · 08-04-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stroker87

sneak one of my 04 Lq4/4L80e swap soon to be turbo'd

Please post 73-87 trucks only

Blitz · 07-24-2014, 09:23 PM

Lovin the grey on that square!

Blitz · 07-24-2014, 10:54 PM

I like white squares the most too but grey and silver are a close second also.

mud.man.rj · 07-25-2014, 01:14 AM

Nice line up.

06-23-2014, 01:16 AM	#1
RD71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: TLV Posts: 116	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Took those photos a a local classic cars' meeting on Friday, where the 80' C-10 was unveiled following a restoration (an unfinished one if you ask me). There was also a 74' Sierra on site: I don't want to spam this thread with all the photos I took- if you want to see more, click here. __________________ Classic motoring and more... As viewed through my SLR. Enjoy!

06-23-2014, 06:11 PM	#2
rodeorex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Alabaster, AL Posts: 4	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here is my new toy 85swb __________________ "DC" you need people like me! '85 silverado swb 305ci My people skills are fine. It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.

06-23-2014, 08:05 PM	#3
radar1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: kansas Posts: 55	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Maxh, 3 inch belltech spindles, 1 coil cut off of original springs. McGaughtys rear flip brackets. With Cal-tracs. I have only got to drive It last night some, starting to think I may have went to far on the front, I cut most of the rubber bump stops off of the lower control arm. Man it rides allright but I seem to bottom out pretty harsh. I am hoping that replacing the rubber bump stops, may be trimming less, will take care of that. If not I may have to get another set of springs and trim a little less. I haven't had it at any real speed yet, but I could see where it has scrubbed the lower control arms some. At least I wasn't going real fast when it happened. I don't believe I've really hurt any thing yet. Attached Images

06-23-2014, 10:56 PM	#4
K.C.'s85 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nowhere,U.S.A. Posts: 27	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Rodeorex LOVE that color is it true candy blue or a base coat cobolt blue or????

06-24-2014, 11:33 PM	#6
K.C.'s85 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nowhere,U.S.A. Posts: 27	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Could you get me a base coat #??

06-28-2014, 02:25 AM	#9
Bomber78 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 34	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Well, here's mine. Just recently acquired. Attached Images __________________ Bomber78 Kenmore, Wash. 78 Scottsdale - SWB One Owner C10 Until June 2014

06-30-2014, 11:57 AM	#10
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds [QUOTE=Bomber78;6739212]Well, here's mine. Just recently acquired. [/QUOTE Some one took very good care of your truck, if that is the original paint this is a sun baked one I have had since 78! Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

07-03-2014, 09:29 PM	#12
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Ran across this one on the interwebz a few days back. __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

06-29-2014, 12:24 AM	#13
radar1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: kansas Posts: 55	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I have since replaced the rubber bump stops. On this set I still cut some off of the rubber, but only about a half of a inch. That has stopped the grinding so far. I took truck for a 80 plus mile road trip tonight, and now I only have some rubbing on the inner fender. I think that for right now I can live with it. Grill I got at a swap meet here local. I think it is just a cheap aftermarket grill though. One could check out the LMC book.

06-29-2014, 05:44 PM	#14
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds This is what I started with... 2 1/2 + years later... still working on it Attached Images __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

07-11-2014, 08:51 PM	#15
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Looks good Julian! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

07-12-2014, 08:17 AM	#16
terbronco7 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Evansville Posts: 121	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1405167410 Attached Images

07-14-2014, 05:14 PM	#17
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Figured I'd throw up some new pics since I got rallys on 'er now. Shes dropped 5 inches in the front, and will soon have a flip on the back. tires are 235/75/15 and 275/60/15. Attached Images __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

07-24-2014, 06:13 AM	#18
roadrunnermoore Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Faulkner, MD Posts: 3	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds 1978 GMC High Sierra. Just bought this last week. My first project. Attached Images

07-24-2014, 08:59 PM	#19
stroker87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 321	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds This is my 87 Square back on the road after 4.5 years on being parked with no engine 1.82 60' (spinning) 13.3 1/4 mile @ 99mph not dialed in...... still need paint and interior and polish those Byod's LoL sneak one of my 04 Lq4/4L80e swap soon to be turbo'd Last edited by N2TRUX; 08-04-2014 at 10:06 AM.



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07-24-2014, 09:45 PM	#20
jpnh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Raymond NH Posts: 392	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds cruise night/tryn to get out there in my 84 stepper the green dodge won the burnout contest followed by the sleeper vw mid engine chevy 350/cool/the blue69 nova won the show/very cool/ nice 86 longbed c10 nice 77 shortbed there too lots of nice fords there too but ill keep the pics chevy for the most part just tryn to share some picsnice cruise for sure.got to mention the k 10 parked next to me too (very nice paint) Attached Images Last edited by jpnh; 07-24-2014 at 09:56 PM. Reason: crs

07-24-2014, 09:23 PM	#23
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Lovin the grey on that square!

07-24-2014, 10:54 PM	#24
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I like white squares the most too but grey and silver are a close second also.

07-25-2014, 01:14 AM	#25
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Nice line up. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

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