How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 156 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevy2racr · 12-12-2010, 08:04 PM

Is this short enough for you? my buddy built it

nxtlevl · 12-12-2010, 08:40 PM

Threw on some rallies with new tires...shaved the drip-rails, and working on shaving the mirrors....Plan on getting it lowered some more after winter........

*BGRAFX* · 12-12-2010, 09:00 PM

Man you might kick yourself for shaving the drip rails, believe it or not they are a major part of the truck, especially with out weather in ks.
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poundediron · 12-12-2010, 11:04 PM

thanks knightowl73, the front tires are 215/60/15 and out back 275/60/15

and just to ad my two cents on the drip rail issue, if your going to modify your truck do it the way you want, but my opinion is shave those things, right along with those dumbo looking mirrors

*BGRAFX* · 12-12-2010, 11:13 PM

I actually like his truck, nice cowl hood and phantom grill. I just know from previous experience that the drip rails actually are a functional piece on these trucks.
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poundediron · 12-12-2010, 11:34 PM

i agree with you, my truck leaks since they were removed new weather stripping didnt help either. Like i always say, Sometimes custom aint cool, but it sure looks good. 450 plus horsepower isnt practical for a daily driver either, but i did it anyway, Heh Heh Heh

*BGRAFX* · 12-12-2010, 11:41 PM

Yes Sir Lol not practical at all.

let's see pix of your truck
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poundediron · 12-13-2010, 02:57 AM

This is it, 1980 took the spokes off, they just were not me, not my thing. I like more the hot rod look.

*BGRAFX* · 12-13-2010, 09:07 AM

Very nice!
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babyJay · 12-13-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by poundediron

This is it, 1980 took the spokes off, they just were not me, not my thing. I like more the hot rod look.

I like it too without the spokes, not my style either. I like the way the rollpan is cut for the big azz exhaust tips.

poundediron · 12-13-2010, 09:55 AM

Thanks guys, I'll have to take a few more pics (motor and interior) when and if it ever quits raining up here

LiveAnimals · 12-13-2010, 01:50 PM

Perfect stance

Puglia10 · 12-13-2010, 01:58 PM

nice truck poundediron. i have an '80 too, cool to see you kept the front end! can we get more info? drop/wheel and tire specs? thanks!

poundediron · 12-13-2010, 09:35 PM

Thank you everybody, the front is bagged, stock spindles, 3" dropped lower a arm which im not a fan of and im going to take 2" out of. the wheels are centerline 15x8 front tires are 215/65/15 and 275/60/15 out back. The engine is an "after the fact" ZZ430 Fast Burn heads GM bow tie intake, carter carb, headman ceramic headers, th350 tranny with 2000 stall, and a 10 bolt limited slip.

chevymotocross · 12-13-2010, 11:56 PM

Never was a fan of the 80' square light but it looks perfect on your truck!

poundediron · 12-14-2010, 12:37 AM

thanks, I like it

73gmc454 · 12-15-2010, 07:59 PM

Hello all, I'm new here , I have to say it took me 3 days to look though all the shortbed posts and I like em , thanks to all who posted pics, I didnt get to do much reading ! Jamie

Low84 · 12-15-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LivNLo94

Do you know what engine setup he's running?
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6.0 H/C and nitrous. I'll ask him next time I see him to get the exact specs.

Cthibo500 · 12-15-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by poundediron

This is it, 1980 took the spokes off, they just were not me, not my thing. I like more the hot rod look.

NIIICEEE, my father had a '80 GMC 4X4 and it was the first truck i ever drove i was must've been like 6-7 years old, just tall enough to reach the pedals.. he sold it and i'm bound and determined to find another '80 and rebuild it..4 or 2wd doesn't matter.

fightermatt · 12-15-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by agent orange

85 see10

Holy Freakin Crap I love that truck.

73gmc454 · 12-16-2010, 02:06 AM

Here are some pics of my 77 , I put a 73/74 grill and super custom emblems on it , it was a factory big block shortbed truck , I've had it for 15 years , started to rebuild it 5 years ago, put a 496 in and a 4 link in the rear , I got it back from the body /paint guy just as it started to get cold but I did manage to get the center grill backets tuned up and the grill mounted before I locked it in the garage for the winter,

pewter01 · 12-16-2010, 03:31 PM

my 86 chevy procharged.

Morfias4Twenty · 12-16-2010, 05:13 PM

That is one Bangin Truck Pewter!!!

I used to have a 79 Cheyenne That same exact color... Factory..

Your is just AMAZING!! and I see your from the valley. I used to live in Mcallen. moved up in 99

menace121978 · 12-16-2010, 07:55 PM

AWESOME!!

LivNLo94 · 12-17-2010, 12:52 AM

My broke meskin ass can't afford billet rims, so I had to settle for the Eagle Alloy 225's on a DJM 5/5 drop.

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12-12-2010, 08:04 PM	#3876
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Is this short enough for you? my buddy built it Attached Images __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

12-12-2010, 08:40 PM	#3877
nxtlevl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hutchinson KS Posts: 91	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Threw on some rallies with new tires...shaved the drip-rails, and working on shaving the mirrors....Plan on getting it lowered some more after winter........ Attached Images

12-12-2010, 09:00 PM	#3878
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Man you might kick yourself for shaving the drip rails, believe it or not they are a major part of the truck, especially with out weather in ks. Posted via Mobile Device

12-12-2010, 11:04 PM	#3879
poundediron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: enumclaw wa. Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds thanks knightowl73, the front tires are 215/60/15 and out back 275/60/15 and just to ad my two cents on the drip rail issue, if your going to modify your truck do it the way you want, but my opinion is shave those things, right along with those dumbo looking mirrors

12-12-2010, 11:13 PM	#3880
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I actually like his truck, nice cowl hood and phantom grill. I just know from previous experience that the drip rails actually are a functional piece on these trucks. Posted via Mobile Device

12-12-2010, 11:34 PM	#3881
poundediron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: enumclaw wa. Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds i agree with you, my truck leaks since they were removed new weather stripping didnt help either. Like i always say, Sometimes custom aint cool, but it sure looks good. 450 plus horsepower isnt practical for a daily driver either, but i did it anyway, Heh Heh Heh

12-12-2010, 11:41 PM	#3882
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Yes Sir Lol not practical at all. let's see pix of your truck Posted via Mobile Device

12-13-2010, 02:57 AM	#3883
poundediron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: enumclaw wa. Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds This is it, 1980 took the spokes off, they just were not me, not my thing. I like more the hot rod look. Attached Images

12-13-2010, 09:07 AM	#3884
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Very nice! Posted via Mobile Device

12-13-2010, 09:55 AM	#3886
poundediron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: enumclaw wa. Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Thanks guys, I'll have to take a few more pics (motor and interior) when and if it ever quits raining up here

12-13-2010, 01:50 PM	#3887
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Perfect stance __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

12-13-2010, 01:58 PM	#3888
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 389	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds nice truck poundediron. i have an '80 too, cool to see you kept the front end! can we get more info? drop/wheel and tire specs? thanks! __________________ 1979 c30 3+3 dually 1946 GMC

12-13-2010, 09:35 PM	#3889
poundediron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: enumclaw wa. Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Thank you everybody, the front is bagged, stock spindles, 3" dropped lower a arm which im not a fan of and im going to take 2" out of. the wheels are centerline 15x8 front tires are 215/65/15 and 275/60/15 out back. The engine is an "after the fact" ZZ430 Fast Burn heads GM bow tie intake, carter carb, headman ceramic headers, th350 tranny with 2000 stall, and a 10 bolt limited slip.

12-13-2010, 11:56 PM	#3890
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Never was a fan of the 80' square light but it looks perfect on your truck! __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

12-14-2010, 12:37 AM	#3891
poundediron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: enumclaw wa. Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds thanks, I like it



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12-15-2010, 07:59 PM	#3892
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Hello all, I'm new here , I have to say it took me 3 days to look though all the shortbed posts and I like em , thanks to all who posted pics, I didnt get to do much reading ! Jamie

12-16-2010, 02:06 AM	#3896
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here are some pics of my 77 , I put a 73/74 grill and super custom emblems on it , it was a factory big block shortbed truck , I've had it for 15 years , started to rebuild it 5 years ago, put a 496 in and a 4 link in the rear , I got it back from the body /paint guy just as it started to get cold but I did manage to get the center grill backets tuned up and the grill mounted before I locked it in the garage for the winter, Attached Images

12-16-2010, 03:31 PM	#3897
pewter01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Edinburg Tx Posts: 1	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds my 86 chevy procharged.

12-16-2010, 05:13 PM	#3898
Morfias4Twenty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saginaw, Texas Posts: 268	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds That is one Bangin Truck Pewter!!! I used to have a 79 Cheyenne That same exact color... Factory.. Your is just AMAZING!! and I see your from the valley. I used to live in Mcallen. moved up in 99 __________________ ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,,,/__(O)__/____/_(O)_/ 1967 C-10, 383 1975 C-10, 454 SWB Buckets Low and Slow Baby!

12-16-2010, 07:55 PM	#3899
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds AWESOME!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

12-17-2010, 12:52 AM	#3900
LivNLo94 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Odessa TX Posts: 83	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds My broke meskin ass can't afford billet rims, so I had to settle for the Eagle Alloy 225's on a DJM 5/5 drop. Posted via Mobile Device

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