How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 107 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Flamethrower78 · 02-24-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG KRIS

Flamethrower what's your suspension and wheel setup? Nice truck!

Thanks for the compliments guys. i really appreciate it. its just your standard (budget drop) 3 inch spindles in the front and wacked off some coils. the back is flipped and lowering blocks. wheels r 20x7 coys up front with 225-35s and backs r 20x10s with 275-40s. its funny ,this truck has been painted for about 7 years now and ive gotten more compliments on the paint in the last week than all the years before just because of the wheels.lol. im really happy with how it looks and rides at this point. tires are a bit small for me in front but im doing some research for a taller tire. ive been told the 225-35 is the ONLY tire that will fit that rim. i refuse to believe it .

watahyahknow · 02-24-2010, 06:37 PM

i found out early in my years of owning a driverslicence and cars that wheels make a car look better more then anything else
paint a truck matt black and its just a matt black truck put some coys under there and the truck is a potentional hot rod

realy like the flames you done on that truck btw there verry whell proportioned ....... i seen a couple where they dont get the licks right they look to fat or lobsided for some reason , the ones on youre truck look great

Flamethrower78 · 02-24-2010, 07:00 PM

MAN. it sure is nice to chat with NICE people. i appreciate all the comments. My local forum here in town is full of "world class truck builders" that would never tell you that youve done a good job on something or give u props for a nice vehicle. I just think i might have found a forum that has down to earth people. i have a feeling that ill b spending alot of time chatting with u all. thanks!!!

JohnC · 02-24-2010, 07:04 PM

This forum is like a family. We have a broad range of members. The majority of us are average builders, and enthusiasts like yourself. We have some professional guys, and also have some guys, like all of us at one time, just getting into the hobby that don't know too much. So we've been there. Glad to know you found a new home, and from all of us here Welcome!

joe231 · 02-24-2010, 07:09 PM

Yeah, what John said

John, what's the matter?
Can't decide on an avatar?

JohnC · 02-24-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Yeah, what John said

John, what's the matter?
Can't decide on an avatar?

No, I finally decided on the motor shot. I figured seeing it there would motivate me more to get busy!

Coondog1981 · 02-24-2010, 10:01 PM

Here's a pic of my 81

JohnC · 02-24-2010, 10:14 PM

That's sharp coondog. Welcome to the boards.

What are the stats on the truck? Suspension, engine, interior, history...

*BGRAFX* · 02-24-2010, 10:50 PM

Does anyone else agree with me that these trucks look best with all 4 headlights on at one time?!?!?!?!? Nice Truck Coondog. I used to have a coonhound dog and I was born in 1981. LOL

Smoke_Dog · 02-24-2010, 10:50 PM

Looks nice!!! What have u done to it?

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Originally Posted by Coondog1981

Here's a pic of my 81

Coondog1981 · 02-24-2010, 10:58 PM

This truck is a 1981 GMC, I bought this truck from a family friend with 55,000 miles on the factory straight 6. I installed a freshly rebuilt 350 with a mild cam, Headers, 2 1/4 inch pipes with stage 2 flow masters and a 350 Transmission. 3 inch DJM drop spindle for the front, DJM 5 inch axle flip kit in the rear, 15 inch rally wheels, beauty rings and centers wrapped in 275/60/R15 Cooper Cobra G/T's. I plan on painting this truck very soon.

joe231 · 02-24-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

No, I finally decided on the motor shot. I figured seeing it there would motivate me more to get busy!

I can't argue with that!
Git-R-Done!!!

Coondog1981 · 02-24-2010, 10:59 PM

LoL, and yes I do coonhunt! Love this site! I also want to say I have gone threw every page of this thread and all these trucks are awesome!!!

Smoke_Dog · 02-25-2010, 09:08 AM

Well, I'm up the road in Valdosta!!!! If u guys r haveing any events over there give me a email

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Originally Posted by Coondog1981

This truck is a 1981 GMC, I bought this truck from a family friend with 55,000 miles on the factory straight 6. I installed a freshly rebuilt 350 with a mild cam, Headers, 2 1/4 inch pipes with stage 2 flow masters and a 350 Transmission. 3 inch DJM drop spindle for the front, DJM 5 inch axle flip kit in the rear, 15 inch rally wheels, beauty rings and centers wrapped in 275/60/R15 Cooper Cobra G/T's. I plan on painting this truck very soon.

86swb · 02-25-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

Does anyone else agree with me that these trucks look best with all 4 headlights on at one time?!?!?!?!? Nice Truck Coondog. I used to have a coonhound dog and I was born in 1981. LOL

Yes, they do look great with both headlights on at one time but other drivers do not think so when you are in town driving down main street trying to look cool.

Good looking truck and welcome to the board

BIG KRIS · 02-25-2010, 10:08 AM

They should make 20&22 inch rallys that would be dope.

CHEESE · 02-25-2010, 11:14 AM

I believe you can get 20 inch camaro rallys from wheel vintiques!! They are billet and look sik!

BIG KRIS · 02-25-2010, 11:17 AM

No shiggy for real never new that. Cheese they will fit our truks?

67chevy77 · 02-25-2010, 01:08 PM

My buddies truck he drives everyday. its got a 4 inch lift with 35s

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CHEESE · 02-25-2010, 05:17 PM

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no shiggy for real never new that. Cheese they will fit our truks?

they come in a 5 on 5 pattern!

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watahyahknow · 02-25-2010, 05:41 PM

the price whill make you run for the hills though

CHEESE · 02-25-2010, 05:43 PM

Yup!! They are $$$$!

Coondog1981 · 02-25-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke_Dog

Well, I'm up the road in Valdosta!!!! If u guys r haveing any events over there give me a email

Will do Smoke Dog! Im very familiar with Valdosta because Im originally from Thomasville GA so I pass right threw Valdosta when I visit home.

Smoke_Dog · 02-26-2010, 03:45 PM

Copy that!

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Originally Posted by Coondog1981

Will do Smoke Dog! Im very familiar with Valdosta because Im originally from Thomasville GA so I pass right threw Valdosta when I visit home.

74project · 02-26-2010, 05:21 PM

this is mine..

02-24-2010, 06:37 PM	#2652
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds i found out early in my years of owning a driverslicence and cars that wheels make a car look better more then anything else paint a truck matt black and its just a matt black truck put some coys under there and the truck is a potentional hot rod realy like the flames you done on that truck btw there verry whell proportioned ....... i seen a couple where they dont get the licks right they look to fat or lobsided for some reason , the ones on youre truck look great __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-24-2010, 07:00 PM	#2653
Flamethrower78 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: wichita kansas Posts: 9	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds MAN. it sure is nice to chat with NICE people. i appreciate all the comments. My local forum here in town is full of "world class truck builders" that would never tell you that youve done a good job on something or give u props for a nice vehicle. I just think i might have found a forum that has down to earth people. i have a feeling that ill b spending alot of time chatting with u all. thanks!!!

02-24-2010, 07:04 PM	#2654
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds This forum is like a family. We have a broad range of members. The majority of us are average builders, and enthusiasts like yourself. We have some professional guys, and also have some guys, like all of us at one time, just getting into the hobby that don't know too much. So we've been there. Glad to know you found a new home, and from all of us here Welcome!

02-24-2010, 07:09 PM	#2655
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Yeah, what John said John, what's the matter? Can't decide on an avatar? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-24-2010, 10:01 PM	#2657
Coondog1981 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 14	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here's a pic of my 81 Attached Images

02-24-2010, 10:14 PM	#2658
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds That's sharp coondog. Welcome to the boards. What are the stats on the truck? Suspension, engine, interior, history...

02-24-2010, 10:50 PM	#2659
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Does anyone else agree with me that these trucks look best with all 4 headlights on at one time?!?!?!?!? Nice Truck Coondog. I used to have a coonhound dog and I was born in 1981. LOL

02-24-2010, 10:58 PM	#2661
Coondog1981 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 14	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds This truck is a 1981 GMC, I bought this truck from a family friend with 55,000 miles on the factory straight 6. I installed a freshly rebuilt 350 with a mild cam, Headers, 2 1/4 inch pipes with stage 2 flow masters and a 350 Transmission. 3 inch DJM drop spindle for the front, DJM 5 inch axle flip kit in the rear, 15 inch rally wheels, beauty rings and centers wrapped in 275/60/R15 Cooper Cobra G/T's. I plan on painting this truck very soon.

02-24-2010, 10:59 PM	#2663
Coondog1981 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 14	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds LoL, and yes I do coonhunt! Love this site! I also want to say I have gone threw every page of this thread and all these trucks are awesome!!!

02-25-2010, 10:08 AM	#2666
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds They should make 20&22 inch rallys that would be dope. __________________ Flowershop Hip Hop & Street Rods Dropmember 83 Custom Deluxe Almond on Almond 85 Silverado White on Red/Now Chevy LeMans Blue Rendering in Truckin magazine vol 36 no. 11,2010

02-25-2010, 11:14 AM	#2667
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I believe you can get 20 inch camaro rallys from wheel vintiques!! They are billet and look sik!

02-25-2010, 11:17 AM	#2668
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds No shiggy for real never new that. Cheese they will fit our truks? __________________ Flowershop Hip Hop & Street Rods Dropmember 83 Custom Deluxe Almond on Almond 85 Silverado White on Red/Now Chevy LeMans Blue Rendering in Truckin magazine vol 36 no. 11,2010

02-25-2010, 01:08 PM	#2669
67chevy77 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Saluda, Virginia Posts: 131	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds My buddies truck he drives everyday. its got a 4 inch lift with 35s __________________ Justin 1977 chevrolet rebuilt 350 9 inches of lift with 40s 4.56 gears. Work in progress. 1967 4x4 -sold- 1988 reg cab short bed 4x4 -sold- 1999 GMC extended cab short bed new body style Lifted on 33s.

02-25-2010, 05:41 PM	#2671
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds the price whill make you run for the hills though __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-25-2010, 05:43 PM	#2672
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Yup!! They are $$$$!



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02-26-2010, 05:21 PM	#2675
74project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 216	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds this is mine.. Attached Images

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