How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 143 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigRed76 · 09-19-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyC-ten

My 1979 chevy c10 is a work in progress but almost done

Is that a 4" lift w/ 33's?

chevyC-ten · 09-19-2010, 08:44 PM

BigRed76 Yes sir it is

JuicyJ · 09-20-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy83

Pics of my 85 Choo Choo Customs, what do ya'll think.... worth saving? LOL

That is very nice don't see to many. Restore that bad boy.

JohnC · 09-20-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by maxh

Its a friend of mines. He has had it for a long time. Beautiful truck! Ive got him convinced to get the back lowered more now

you need to convince him to become a member on here. His truck has been posted a lot on here.

MalibuVLX · 09-21-2010, 06:43 PM

Here are a few pics of our family member. Purchased new in 1983 in southern Va. Been garage kept most of its life. 160k on original 305. Motor swap is in the future. We recently added Boss 338 rims 9.5 x 18 at all 4 corners and did a 4 in drop front and rear, McGauphys 13" big brake upgrade and spindles, true duals and it sounds really good for a small displacement motor. Thanks for looking.

silvereagle07 · 09-21-2010, 06:46 PM

Sweet ride MalibuVLX!

joe231 · 09-21-2010, 08:54 PM

Very nice Malibu!
What size are the tires?
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MalibuVLX · 09-21-2010, 09:38 PM

295/45/18 Hankooks. I should have probably gone with the staggered rims and it would have cleared a little better with a narrower tire in the front. I was thinking about being able to rotate etc, but who cares about that anymore.

CHEESE · 09-22-2010, 02:50 PM

This thing is a beaut!!!
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joe231 · 09-22-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuVLX

295/45/18 Hankooks. I should have probably gone with the staggered rims and it would have cleared a little better with a narrower tire in the front. I was thinking about being able to rotate etc, but who cares about that anymore.

looks good to me!!

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This thing is a beaut!!!

WOW!!

BIG KRIS · 09-22-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEESE

This thing is a beaut!!!
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JC_32 · 09-22-2010, 04:39 PM

Hey everyone,
1987 R-10 350 TBI w/700R4
Daily Driver owned for about 6 months now.

baclay9 · 09-22-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuVLX

295/45/18 Hankooks. I should have probably gone with the staggered rims and it would have cleared a little better with a narrower tire in the front. I was thinking about being able to rotate etc, but who cares about that anymore.

Wow man. That wheel tire combo looks great! I think you just changed my mind about wheel size. I was going to go with 20's but I may have to reconsider now.

JC_32 · 09-22-2010, 08:17 PM

Thanks, they are 15x10's no offense to anyone running the 20's I'm just getting tired of seeing these older trucks with tires and wheels worth more than the truck itself. There are some that look great with them ... Some..
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....edit. Didn't see the reference to Malibu when I posted. Damn phones

MalibuVLX · 09-23-2010, 10:13 AM

We are very happy with the 18s". I wanted the somewhat taller sidewall. Both to help with ride quality and to fill in the fenders. N2trux has 20"s on his and I like the combo of hi stance w/ the larger rims. We didn't want to get too crazy and felt the 18"s were a nice step up from the stock rims and also helped on tire selection and cost. They ride nice and pleased overall with the combonation.

JC_32 · 09-23-2010, 12:30 PM

I agree Malibu, that look is sweet and the truck has a great stance.
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blackbeaSSt · 09-23-2010, 02:00 PM

howdy guys. just got posting privs today!! here's my work in progress baby...

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-23-2010, 03:15 PM

^^ thats looks sharp. I always liked the red/white combos! I like the SS decal too... it looks like it came there.

blackbeaSSt · 09-23-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

^^ thats looks sharp. I always liked the red/white combos! I like the SS decal too... it looks like it came there.

thanks 78! i only wish the guy that had it before took more time with the paint. he had some over spray on the white cause he was going to put the molding back on. i would prefer not to have it but im kinda stuck doing it now with the over spray. oh and the holes

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-23-2010, 03:29 PM

Well you could put the stock chrome trim on it or some of the newer black tim with chrome stripe. don't know if you would like that, heres a pic of the newer 88+ trim on my old 87. I liked it on mine.

You would just have to buy a roll of the stuff and cut it to fit yourself, and not get a pre cut kit.

blackbeaSSt · 09-23-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

Well you could put the stock chrome trim on it or some of the newer black tim with chrome stripe. don't know if you would like that, heres a pic of the newer 88+ trim on my old 87. I liked it on mine.

You would just have to buy a roll of the stuff and cut it to fit yourself, and not get a pre cut kit.

one of the local salvage yard guys that was salivating over it last week while looking for parts said he's seen some with newer model (2000 and newer) molding on there. i'd like to explore my options with all trim that would fit since im going to have to put something on there.

i'd like to stick with all chrome too

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-23-2010, 03:56 PM

I don't know which ones, but check out car trim too. Anything you can buy by the rolls would be a simple install. the precut stuff can work, but it takes a little creativity and may waste some more material than you'd like.

blackbeaSSt · 09-23-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

I don't know which ones, but check out car trim too. Anything you can buy by the rolls would be a simple install. the precut stuff can work, but it takes a little creativity and may waste some more material than you'd like.

thanks again 78. i can already tell im gonna like this forum A LOT better then some of the others! people actually respond in minutes, not days HAHA

Smoke_Dog · 09-23-2010, 10:41 PM

Like!

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Originally Posted by blackbeaSSt

howdy guys. just got posting privs today!! here's my work in progress baby...

baclay9 · 09-25-2010, 05:30 PM

Just spotted this one while I was out and about today. The inside was really clean also.

By claypool782 at 2010-09-25

09-19-2010, 08:44 PM	#3552
chevyC-ten Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Burr Oak, Michigan Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds BigRed76 Yes sir it is Last edited by chevyC-ten; 09-19-2010 at 08:52 PM.

09-21-2010, 06:43 PM	#3555
MalibuVLX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mechanicsville, Va Posts: 71	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here are a few pics of our family member. Purchased new in 1983 in southern Va. Been garage kept most of its life. 160k on original 305. Motor swap is in the future. We recently added Boss 338 rims 9.5 x 18 at all 4 corners and did a 4 in drop front and rear, McGauphys 13" big brake upgrade and spindles, true duals and it sounds really good for a small displacement motor. Thanks for looking. Attached Images

09-21-2010, 06:46 PM	#3556
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Sweet ride MalibuVLX! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

09-21-2010, 08:54 PM	#3557
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Very nice Malibu! What size are the tires? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-21-2010, 09:38 PM	#3558
MalibuVLX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mechanicsville, Va Posts: 71	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds 295/45/18 Hankooks. I should have probably gone with the staggered rims and it would have cleared a little better with a narrower tire in the front. I was thinking about being able to rotate etc, but who cares about that anymore.

09-22-2010, 02:50 PM	#3559
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds This thing is a beaut!!!

09-22-2010, 04:39 PM	#3562
JC_32 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 9	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Hey everyone, 1987 R-10 350 TBI w/700R4 Daily Driver owned for about 6 months now.

09-22-2010, 08:17 PM	#3564
JC_32 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 9	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Thanks, they are 15x10's no offense to anyone running the 20's I'm just getting tired of seeing these older trucks with tires and wheels worth more than the truck itself. There are some that look great with them ... Some.. Posted via Mobile Device ....edit. Didn't see the reference to Malibu when I posted. Damn phones Last edited by JC_32; 09-23-2010 at 11:52 PM.

09-23-2010, 10:13 AM	#3565
MalibuVLX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mechanicsville, Va Posts: 71	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds We are very happy with the 18s". I wanted the somewhat taller sidewall. Both to help with ride quality and to fill in the fenders. N2trux has 20"s on his and I like the combo of hi stance w/ the larger rims. We didn't want to get too crazy and felt the 18"s were a nice step up from the stock rims and also helped on tire selection and cost. They ride nice and pleased overall with the combonation.

09-23-2010, 12:30 PM	#3566
JC_32 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 9	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I agree Malibu, that look is sweet and the truck has a great stance. Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2010, 02:00 PM	#3567
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds howdy guys. just got posting privs today!! here's my work in progress baby... Last edited by blackbeaSSt; 09-23-2010 at 02:01 PM.

09-23-2010, 03:15 PM	#3568
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds ^^ thats looks sharp. I always liked the red/white combos! I like the SS decal too... it looks like it came there.

09-23-2010, 03:29 PM	#3570
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Well you could put the stock chrome trim on it or some of the newer black tim with chrome stripe. don't know if you would like that, heres a pic of the newer 88+ trim on my old 87. I liked it on mine. You would just have to buy a roll of the stuff and cut it to fit yourself, and not get a pre cut kit. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 09-23-2010 at 03:30 PM.

09-23-2010, 03:56 PM	#3572
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I don't know which ones, but check out car trim too. Anything you can buy by the rolls would be a simple install. the precut stuff can work, but it takes a little creativity and may waste some more material than you'd like.

09-25-2010, 05:30 PM	#3575
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Just spotted this one while I was out and about today. The inside was really clean also. By claypool782 at 2010-09-25 By claypool782 at 2010-09-25 By claypool782 at 2010-09-25



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