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

[franky69c10]

nice pics , what wheels are those

[COPO-RAT]

Originally Posted by franky69c10

nice pics , what wheels are those

If you are talking about my truck, they are polished Torque Thrust IIs

[Smoke_Dog]

Copo, What gears R U running at the rearend and how did they fair on the Power Tour?

[luifer76]

Truck is looking sick Copo......

[COPO-RAT]

Smoke Dog - All the Spectre kit does is breathe cooler air from outside as opposed to hot, under-hood air. I'm sure there is a power gain due to the cooler air, but I can't feel it in the seat of my pants. The motor isn't anything special, and I don't run it hard. They offered to give it to me and install it, so I said 'sure'. On my truck, it's pretty much just eye candy. The rearend is the stock one that came in it and has never been opened up. I'm pretty sure it's a 2.73 gear. It did well on the tour, it felt the best at about 80mph but I typically ran between 70-75mph. It knocked down between 14-15mpg (carb was fat-still is actually).

primrrd - The truck is an '84. When I shaved the side marker lights from the fender and removed the front markers from behind the grill, I decided to run an '81-'82 front bumper so I would still have some marker lights. Plus, I thought the markers down low and out wide would look good when cruising at dusk with just the 'cool lights' on! For the life of me I can't remember the backspacing on the wheels, I even pulled my receipt for the wheels, but it doesn't state the backspacing. I will pull one of each and measure what they are and report back.

luifer76 - Thanks for the compliment man! VERY much appreciated.

[bigsj]

Hey Copo love what you have done with your truck, I like the front bumper change it looks nice.

[jojoman]

man love your truck bro were can i find some lights like those copo

[COPO-RAT]

bigsj - thanks for the compliment! I dig the front bumper too. I didn't want to lose ALL my marker lights so I went with the 81-82 bumper and I think it looks good. Thanks again.

jojoman - I doubt you will be able to find those tail lights still on the shelf or in a catalog somewhere as they are illegal. I got them from the guy that did the paint and body work on my truck. He had them in his suburban and got scared he was gonna get a ticket so he sold them to me. If you mean the clear marker lights in the front bumper, they came from LMC Truck.

[camshaftgsxr]

Originally Posted by COPO-RAT

bigsj - thanks for the compliment! I dig the front bumper too. I didn't want to lose ALL my marker lights so I went with the 81-82 bumper and I think it looks good. Thanks again.

jojoman - I doubt you will be able to find those tail lights still on the shelf or in a catalog somewhere as they are illegal. I got them from the guy that did the paint and body work on my truck. He had them in his suburban and got scared he was gonna get a ticket so he sold them to me. If you mean the clear marker lights in the front bumper, they came from LMC Truck.

is there anyway you can list the pieces on that air filter! thats awesome! but i dont know which pieces to buy from spectre

[bayou boy]

copo i fell like i found my twin i have your truck as my screen saver to keep me focused on the end result. i might have missed it but what is the drop and would also like to know the backspacing. im down to the frame now so it seems so far away.

[youwish2bme]

My two old girls.. 87 4x4 and 86 red/white... The 87 is an all original truck save for the normal wear items. Original paint and interior as a true survivor that hasn't been changed from the factory. The 86 is a nice driver with a repaint..

Working on the 86 to fix some small items but she turns some heads when I take her out.

[Smoke_Dog]

Luv them!!!

Originally Posted by youwish2bme

My two old girls.. 87 4x4 and 86 red/white... The 87 is an all original truck save for the normal wear items. Original paint and interior as a true survivor that hasn't been changed from the factory. The 86 is a nice driver with a repaint..

Working on the 86 to fix some small items but she turns some heads when I take her out.

[Cue-Ball]

Originally Posted by youwish2bme

Love the way this truck sits. Low enough to look nice but tall enough to be driven daily. What's the suspension setup?

[83chevyman]

My 83 chevy k10

[bloodybigblock]

here is an older pic of mine,i was gonna sell it but decided new paint,boss 338s,more drop, cowl hood,roll pans, shaved,etc.... was a better idea! its tore apart right now! this big block will get up and go!!!! hope ya like

[youwish2bme]

Originally Posted by signgod2

What size tires are those BF G's . Thinking of same for my 84 with the original rally rims. and cost if you don't mind?

They are 255/70/15's not sure about the cost though...

Originally Posted by Cue-Ball

Love the way this truck sits. Low enough to look nice but tall enough to be driven daily. What's the suspension setup?

Thanks man, one full coil cut in the front and one leaf taken out of the rear springs. Wish I could take credit for this but my good friend Jeff that I bought it from did the deal.

Originally Posted by COPO-RAT

WOW! BEAUTIFUL truck......simply beautiful. I wish I had one that looked that good stock. Man that thing is nice, I'm jealous! The '87 is no slouch, but that '86 is super sick.

Pics don't do the 87 justice... Thanks for the kind words man!

Dave

[signgod2]

Originally Posted by youwish2bme

My two old girls.. 87 4x4 and 86 red/white... The 87 is an all original truck save for the normal wear items. Original paint and interior as a true survivor that hasn't been changed from the factory. The 86 is a nice driver with a repaint..

Working on the 86 to fix some small items but she turns some heads when I take her out.

What size tires are those BF G's . Thinking of same for my 84 with the original rally rims. and cost if you don't mind?

[COPO-RAT]

Originally Posted by youwish2bme

My two old girls.. 87 4x4 and 86 red/white... The 87 is an all original truck save for the normal wear items. Original paint and interior as a true survivor that hasn't been changed from the factory. The 86 is a nice driver with a repaint..

Working on the 86 to fix some small items but she turns some heads when I take her out.

WOW! BEAUTIFUL truck......simply beautiful. I wish I had one that looked that good stock. Man that thing is nice, I'm jealous! The '87 is no slouch, but that '86 is super sick.

[silvereagle07]

Great pics!

[camshaftgsxr]

i love browsing this thread, it helps me stay motivated!

[franky69c10]

Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

i love browsing this thread, it helps me stay motivated!

Same here
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[ghettoluxury]

My new dd

[crazyed]

Hello everybody. i am new to the site and never been on a forum before but i would like to show off my baby. I started this frame off project in October of last year. It has 3" spindles and a flip kit for now. We shaved the mirrors and drip rails. I am currently building a 400 small block for it.

[bbbc10]

looks real sharp!!!!!! should have painted mine all silver!! lol

[Low84]

Originally Posted by crazyed

Hello everybody. i am new to the site and never been on a forum before but i would like to show off my baby. I started this frame off project in October of last year. It has 3" spindles and a flip kit for now. We shaved the mirrors and drip rails. I am currently building a 400 small block for it.

Nice truck, not to mention Silver is one of the most unforgiving colors and the truck looks straight! Keep us posted.