How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 17 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

liljon285 · 05-19-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dubdeuce80

don't know if mike jones' truck was posted...anyways here it is:

Is that florida!!

Eyegore · 05-19-2007, 07:58 PM

Check out this 78 stock number 454 I found on craigslist today.

bigblock79 · 05-20-2007, 10:01 AM

here is a pic of my parts truck

jr2 · 05-21-2007, 01:05 AM

It's a shortbed...

86swb · 05-30-2007, 08:16 PM

ttt

MotorHead Lon · 05-30-2007, 08:54 PM

Here is my 84. The pic of it on jack stands is what looks like currently.

steemin_ehman · 05-30-2007, 09:48 PM

jr2!! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!!!! lol my truck has a big brother!!!

85_SWB · 05-30-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jr2

It's a shortbed...

what are your wheel/tire specs?

liljon285 · 05-31-2007, 12:08 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^I know i love that offset!

BBC Beater · 05-31-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Here's my 77 Cheyenne

That's real nice!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-31-2007, 03:22 AM

theres some *****in trucks in here

i love this bodystyle trucks when theyre bagged and layin frame

86swb · 05-31-2007, 10:08 AM

Steemin, that is one nice ride you have there.

jr2 · 05-31-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 85_SWB

what are your wheel/tire specs?

Fronts are 225/60/15's w/(I think?) 3 1/2" offset running 1 1/2" spacers (quality spacers mind you!!)
Rears are 275/50/15's w/5" offset.

I liked how the fronts are pushed out of the wheel well more than the standard offset.

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Originally Posted by steemin_ehman

jr2!! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!!!! lol my truck has a big brother!!!

Thanks for the comment Steemin. Your truck is awesome as well. I think the only problem I have with the paint I/we chose is that it "NEEDS THE SUN" or at least some high intensity lighting. If there's no sunshine or lighting the truck just looks Hugger Orange

69BBsuburban · 05-31-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jr2

Thanks for the comment Steemin. Your truck is awesome as well. I think the only problem I have with the paint I/we chose is that it "NEEDS THE SUN" or at least some high intensity lighting. If there's no sunshine or lighting the truck just looks Hugger Orange

I heard that!!!

Same with mine.......
What's the exact color Jr??? Pearl in the clear???

jr2 · 05-31-2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by steemin_ehman

jr2!! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!!!! lol my truck has a big brother!!!

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Originally Posted by 69BBsuburban

I heard that!!!

Same with mine.......
What's the exact color Jr??? Pearl in the clear???

It's House of Kolor Sunset Pearl. The color is actually multiple coats of the pearlescent orange. 9 COATS TO BE EXACT!! Coverd by 6 coats of clear. HOK states that you are supposed to use 2-3 Heavy coats but that is total bull$#%&!! We layed down 3 heavy coats and the paint looked like someone just puked on my truck!! It looked like crap. So we just continued to add color until I thought it looked RIGHT! All in all it took 3 times the amount of paint that HOK quoted me!! That equates to 3x the $$$$.

Funny story about that color-

2 weeks ago when I finally put the truck up for sale at the biggest local swap meet we have all year around here,(Monroe) another fellow had a 69 pickup that was supposedly sprayed with the same color I used. Well~ like my description above whoever shot it did just as HOK says to do. It looked like POOP! It was obvious that there was only 3 coats at best on the truck. I feel bad for the guy and heard a strory goin round that was pretty much the way it happened too. Also heard he was selling it becasue of it. I'd be interested to find out if that was the case?

69BBsuburban · 05-31-2007, 02:03 PM

Thanks! So the pearl is in the base.....Your truck looks darker than mine.....I really dig it though!
My truck is a 1993 fleet orange (tangerine I think) in Chromabase, then a few coats of gold pearl infested clear, then straight clear.....
I noticed that there is some cracking in the paint on the roof, had a guy look at it for a repair, gonna be tricky getting the proper mix of pearl to match it...

jr2 · 05-31-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 69BBsuburban

Thanks! So the pearl is in the base.....Your truck looks darker than mine.....I really dig it though!
My truck is a 1993 fleet orange (tangerine I think) in Chromabase, then a few coats of gold pearl infested clear, then straight clear.....
I noticed that there is some cracking in the paint on the roof, had a guy look at it for a repair, gonna be tricky getting the proper mix of pearl to match it...

My paint is a 3 stage:
White base (I think 3 coats so it was totally even)
Orange pearl (lots of it, 9 coats)
Clear (6 coats)

Yeah blending in on pearls and flakes is tough... It takes the right guy.. We have to fix my polishing boo boo on my hood

before the guy comes to pick it up... My buddy is a friggin Pro when it comes to blending so I think it will be ok. Too bad he moved to Sequim:

!! He's driving over Friday night on the ferry and we're gonna shoot it.

boatpuller · 05-31-2007, 06:48 PM

j.r, that looks awesome..............the truck too.

i know i sound like a broken record,but man i can't see ya parting ways with that truck.oh well,build another some day.and stay on the board huh?

DROPPED15 · 05-31-2007, 09:47 PM

I GOT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE SENDING IT FOR A FACE LIFT.

Rc 415 · 05-31-2007, 10:30 PM

you have 10" wides front and back?

jr2 · 06-01-2007, 11:16 AM

I may not own (well til Sunday at least) a 73-87 anymore but I'll still be around!! You guys are a great bunch of people and couldn't imagine leaving. I still have these
63 pickup

and my 2000 OBS

so I ain't gonna be far anyway.

86swb · 06-01-2007, 11:45 AM

What is that a '64-'65? They seem to always seem to rust in the same place on those years. Are you about ready to get started on it? Is that a new windshield? I have always loved that body style.

jr2 · 06-01-2007, 11:58 AM

It's a '63 Longbox C10. And no I'm not quite ready.... I've got 3 others I need to choose from for the next project.... And that's after I do a little revamping on the shop. Want to finish insulating, sheetrocking and painting. Then run new copper airlines and new electrical.

1967 Nova 2Dr Hardtop

1943 Ford Jeep

1931 Chevy 3window Coupe

Oh. and I just bought this for a daily driver...

tvblazer78 · 06-01-2007, 02:15 PM

What all are you doing to it? I think I have seen that truck on the roads before.

Later,
Trav

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Originally Posted by DROPPED15

I GOT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE SENDING IT FOR A FACE LIFT.

boatpuller · 06-01-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jr2

It's a '63 Longbox C10. And no I'm not quite ready.... I've got 3 others I need to choose from for the next project.... And that's after I do a little revamping on the shop. Want to finish insulating, sheetrocking and painting. Then run new copper airlines and new electrical.

1967 Nvoa 2Dr Hardtop

1943 Ford Jeep

1931 Chevy 3window Coupe

Oh. and I just bought this for a daily driver...

wow,alot a projects j.r.what's your plan on the 31?

05-19-2007, 07:58 PM	#402
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Check out this 78 stock number 454 I found on craigslist today. Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

05-20-2007, 10:01 AM	#403
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds here is a pic of my parts truck __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

05-21-2007, 01:05 AM	#404
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds It's a shortbed... __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

05-30-2007, 08:16 PM	#405
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 ttt __________________ 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

05-30-2007, 08:54 PM	#406
MotorHead Lon Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 241	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Here is my 84. The pic of it on jack stands is what looks like currently.

05-30-2007, 09:48 PM	#407
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds jr2!! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!!!! lol my truck has a big brother!!! Attached Images __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool...

05-31-2007, 12:08 AM	#409
liljon285 That Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: miami, fl Posts: 327	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds ^^^^^^^^^^^I know i love that offset! __________________ 1978 Chevy Scottdale Stepside, 3rd engine- 350c.i. built with cam and lifters, holley 670cfm carb. and intake,heads shaved .60. Truck is a project, and I am its restorererer!

05-31-2007, 03:22 AM	#411
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds theres some *****in trucks in here i love this bodystyle trucks when theyre bagged and layin frame __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-31-2007, 10:08 AM	#412
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 Steemin, that is one nice ride you have there. __________________ 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

05-31-2007, 02:03 PM	#416
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Thanks! So the pearl is in the base.....Your truck looks darker than mine.....I really dig it though! My truck is a 1993 fleet orange (tangerine I think) in Chromabase, then a few coats of gold pearl infested clear, then straight clear..... I noticed that there is some cracking in the paint on the roof, had a guy look at it for a repair, gonna be tricky getting the proper mix of pearl to match it... __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A

05-31-2007, 06:48 PM	#418
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 j.r, that looks awesome..............the truck too. i know i sound like a broken record,but man i can't see ya parting ways with that truck.oh well,build another some day.and stay on the board huh? __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

05-31-2007, 09:47 PM	#419
DROPPED15 HALF ASSER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IN THE GHETTO Posts: 204	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds I GOT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE SENDING IT FOR A FACE LIFT. Attached Images __________________

05-31-2007, 10:30 PM	#420
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds you have 10" wides front and back? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

06-01-2007, 11:16 AM	#421
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds I may not own (well til Sunday at least) a 73-87 anymore but I'll still be around!! You guys are a great bunch of people and couldn't imagine leaving. I still have these 63 pickup and my 2000 OBS so I ain't gonna be far anyway. __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

06-01-2007, 11:45 AM	#422
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 What is that a '64-'65? They seem to always seem to rust in the same place on those years. Are you about ready to get started on it? Is that a new windshield? I have always loved that body style. __________________ 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



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06-01-2007, 11:58 AM	#423
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds It's a '63 Longbox C10. And no I'm not quite ready.... I've got 3 others I need to choose from for the next project.... And that's after I do a little revamping on the shop. Want to finish insulating, sheetrocking and painting. Then run new copper airlines and new electrical. 1967 Nova 2Dr Hardtop 1943 Ford Jeep 1931 Chevy 3window Coupe Oh. and I just bought this for a daily driver... __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

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