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boatpuller · 01-11-2007, 09:22 PM

yup steemin,that truck sits nice,keep us updated.

Slonaker · 01-12-2007, 11:29 AM

Does this count?

Slonaker

bigblock73 · 01-12-2007, 12:53 PM

Patrick, my mom made me one of those (cake replica of Yeller) for my B-day...but it looked nowhere as good as that one. It looked more like a truck from the movie CARS.

Steamin...NICE project!!!

71'tahoe · 01-12-2007, 08:56 PM

Hey yeller,
On your website,If you go to the garage,who has the burgandy 73'-79' stepside.Where can I see a good pic of it.Thanks

bigblock73 · 01-14-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

Hey yeller,
On your website,If you go to the garage,who has the burgandy 73'-79' stepside.Where can I see a good pic of it.Thanks

No clue, I found it on the web years ago...I believe it was in a truck magazine website.

Here are the only two pics I have of it.

86swb · 01-14-2007, 05:28 PM

Yep, who ever did your cake Patrick did a great job. Looks like your truck.

Twisted78SS · 01-15-2007, 04:29 PM

Here is an earlier picture before it went under the knife.

Still in progress, but coming along nicely.

SulphurDave · 02-03-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

Here is an earlier picture before it went under the knife.

Still in progress, but coming along nicely.

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

SCOTI · 02-03-2007, 04:50 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 'sport' mirrors & were available through 87. I bought some of them (GM NOS) when i bought my 74. The 71-72 style are slightly different from the 73 & up style.

SulphurDave · 02-04-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

They are the 'sport' mirrors & were available through 87. I bought some of them (GM NOS) when i bought my 74. The 71-72 style are slightly different from the 73 & up style.

you would think they'd be easy to find. 15 minutes of googling and i still have nothing. i need more specifics please. thanks

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.

Low84 · 02-08-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Low84

Nice truck!!!! What kind of drop is that?

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Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

Here is an earlier picture before it went under the knife.

Still in progress, but coming along nicely.

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

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

ocbaud · 02-08-2007, 06:03 PM

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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?

hard to tell from the angle, but looks like a 5/5 or 5/6 drop

Low84 · 02-08-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

hard to tell from the angle, but looks like a 5/5 or 5/6 drop

Thanks bro!

dubdeuce80 · 02-11-2007, 02:33 PM

heres mine...

Twisted78SS · 02-19-2007, 12:48 PM

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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

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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.

StepinNJ · 03-06-2007, 01:09 PM

Here's my 79 GMC Step side. Looking to add 20's soon.
Dave

TheSwede · 03-15-2007, 03:12 AM

Its not a show car but its my shortbed allright!

And here in sweden peapole mostly drive small and ugly cars!

mike nutt · 01-20-2007, 08:36 AM

here's a picture of my '86 from a few years back.

86swb · 02-03-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

This truck is just plain NICE !! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done . Frank

You are right. That is a very nice '86. Wonder if he still has it and how it looks today?

killthewabbit · 02-01-2007, 03:59 PM

I've referenced this one a couple times on this board already, so I may as well add it here. My pics from a Barrett-Jackson auction a few years back, but not my truck:

My75Shorty · 02-03-2007, 04:22 AM

There are a lot of beauties on this thread!!!!! Here is mine nothing special, but look aggressive, hehe.

ApeKing · 09-28-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by My75Shorty

There are a lot of beauties on this thread!!!!! Here is mine nothing special, but look aggressive, hehe.

White truck with the icecicles hanging off looks pretty damn cool!

01-11-2007, 09:22 PM	#1
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds yup steemin,that truck sits nice,keep us updated.

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71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Hey yeller, On your website,If you go to the garage,who has the burgandy 73'-79' stepside.Where can I see a good pic of it.Thanks

01-14-2007, 05:28 PM	#6
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 Yep, who ever did your cake Patrick did a great job. Looks like your truck. __________________ 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

01-15-2007, 04:29 PM	#7
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 Here is an earlier picture before it went under the knife. Still in progress, but coming along nicely.

02-11-2007, 02:33 PM	#15
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds heres mine... Last edited by Sillyoldman; 09-01-2010 at 09:26 PM. Reason: Dead image link

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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

03-06-2007, 01:09 PM	#19
StepinNJ TuTone Silverado Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 196	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Here's my 79 GMC Step side. Looking to add 20's soon. Dave Attached Images __________________ 13 Corvette GS vert 13 Ram Laramie Longhorn 11 Wrangler Sahara unlimited 08 300 76 El Camino 67 Bel Air sedan 63 Corvette SWC 08 HD Road King Classic 68 HD Golf car

03-15-2007, 03:12 AM	#20
TheSwede Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 48	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Its not a show car but its my shortbed allright! And here in sweden peapole mostly drive small and ugly cars! Attached Images __________________ im from sweden and i have a Chevy 6-fot 4x4 8-lug -74

01-20-2007, 08:36 AM	#21
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds here's a picture of my '86 from a few years back.

02-01-2007, 03:59 PM	#23
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds I've referenced this one a couple times on this board already, so I may as well add it here. My pics from a Barrett-Jackson auction a few years back, but not my truck: __________________ -- Will

02-03-2007, 04:22 AM	#24
My75Shorty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yakima,wa Posts: 7	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds There are a lot of beauties on this thread!!!!! Here is mine nothing special, but look aggressive, hehe. Attached Images __________________ 1975 Chevy Shortbox 250 6cyl 3 speed manual rusty but runs, lol.



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