How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

[CSoliz]

Originally Posted by CSoliz

New to this side of the forum. Here is my 78, it use to be my grandfathers. Spent a short stint with my Uncle and now its mine. Along with my fathers 66 and my 04, my son will have a cool family fleet of trucks to choose from in a couple years.

Here is a new pic of my truck, I spent all day buffing and waxing it. Sadly, the picture does it to much justice, but it still looks a lot better.

[87 chevy silverado]

Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

my buddies 81 (black and red one) this was taking back in may of 2010 scence he blew up the 383 stroker. an the the original trans 3 speed was going bad to, he is in the process of redoing the hole truck again

heres a updated pics of my buddys truck

[87 chevy silverado]

not mine it was at a car show in myrtle beach a few month ago

[87 chevy silverado]

another one from the same show

[Da88burban]

Man that blue one is bad and i really like that dash.

[TyKby2]

Originally Posted by BigRed76

I think that front bumper looks sharp! is that from an 83-87 square??

thanks, and yeah it came off an '84 at a pick and pull, i got it for $35.

Originally Posted by SiCk_DiAbLo

What color is that??

its rattle can camo green

[87 chevy silverado]

[87 chevy silverado]

[Low84]

Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

This one is SICK!!

[menace121978]

i agree!!!! just something about it is sik as hell!

[87 chevy silverado]

Originally Posted by menace121978

i agree!!!! just something about it is sik as hell!

the hole truck maybe? only thing i dont like is the chrome step under the cab.

[Dalaigh]

Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

the hole truck maybe? only thing i dont like is the chrome step under the cab.

I don't think thats a step, It looks like lakepipes to me....

Although the only thing I'd change are the ugly ass wire wheels

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

the hole truck maybe? only thing i dont like is the chrome step under the cab.

i don't see the 'HOLE'.... or the 'step'! sorry i had to do it

[Low84]

Originally Posted by menace121978

i agree!!!! just something about it is sik as hell!

On a side note, I love your truck. Came across your youtube video about 4 days ago and then found your build up thread. Coming along real nicely. Made me rethink everything I had planned for my truck. Now I'm at a complete blank as far as what engine I'm gonna run

[BigRed76]

Originally Posted by TyKby2

thanks, and yeah it came off an '84 at a pick and pull, i got it for $35.

Did you have to get the brackets to go with it or did you use the 73-80 brackets?

[TyKby2]

Originally Posted by BigRed76

Did you have to get the brackets to go with it or did you use the 73-80 brackets?

i had to cut the end of my frame off and use the '84 brackets, if you decide to do the swap look at your frame ends and the frame ends of the donor to see if they are different, if they are make a template of the donor to use on your truck

[Low84]

Originally Posted by Dalaigh

I don't think thats a step, It looks like lakepipes to me....

Although the only thing I'd change are the ugly ass wire wheels

Yup, they are lakepipes that angle is kinda deceiving. Here is a different picture



The wheels give the truck the lowrider look/personality. Personally I think some big billets for example would destroy the look it has going on.

[Da88burban]

Originally Posted by Low84

Yup, they are lakepipes that angle is kinda deceiving. Here is a different picture



The wheels give the truck the lowrider look/personality. Personally I think some big billets for example would destroy the look it has going on.

I'm really not a wire wheel guy but they do look great on that truck. I think it has something to do with the phantom the wires seem to go well together. Also like that it is a stepside man.

[BigRed76]

Originally Posted by TyKby2

i had to cut the end of my frame off and use the '84 brackets, if you decide to do the swap look at your frame ends and the frame ends of the donor to see if they are different, if they are make a template of the donor to use on your truck

Well this is good to know. I didnt think there would be such a difference in the frame ends. But I am considering the swap because it looks really good. And yours is the only round-eye square body I've seen with an 83-87 front bumper.

[Da88burban]

WEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[silvereagle07]

Something had to break when that beast landed! That looks like funnnnnnn!

[Pro Performance]

When I first saw that truck, it reminded me of the a truck from a TV show. Just can't think of that TV show.

[TyKby2]

Originally Posted by BigRed76

Well this is good to know. I didnt think there would be such a difference in the frame ends. But I am considering the swap because it looks really good. And yours is the only round-eye square body I've seen with an 83-87 front bumper.

I didn't either until i got them side by side and looked at the, If and when you do the swap you will see the difference, and I think I'm the only that I know of that has done this swap but I sure there are others I just haven't seen them

[Cthibo500]

here's my pride dazed and confused joy.Some of the more "life experienced" guys might have flash backs or something.
before

5ish years later/lots of money and time.

these new pics were taken at my old high school parking lot that it never got to rule because it took so long..

this is the wood bed that I..MYSELF..HAND CARVED,stained and varnished..not bad for my first time EVER messing with wood.. the guy who did it orignially screwed it up..

and the engine bay. yes the battery is ugly. and yes i did it all myself with some help from my father..all he did was spray the paint. mostly because he wanted to say he did something.

[texasfunk]

that is a good looking truck!!! i am building a steppr and wanted to do something different n the wood too! never really seen anything done, and i m diggin the flames on the fenderwells also..