Pre-Runners 73- 87 Any pics

[63chevyll]

some people run the newer clips cuz the class rules say so

"body may noy be older than 10 or 15 years old"

they let change the front sheet metal or glass instead of changing the cab Rules are rules

someone correct me about the dates, but ive read it somewhere

[63chevyll]

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

I have a crazy question???? What the hell is the point of a rounded off fender on a square body truck that is lifted anyway? Please help me to understand this concept. It looks dumb and unoriginal, especially the 88-98 on the 73-87body.

and its a SO CAL thing

[TheSunDanceKid]

friends 78 2wd front and rear fiberglassed

[63chevyll]

anymore details of the front end of that thing?

[mod58]

Looks Awesome,I wish I could find a bolt in cage like that for my kids 82 stepper! Should have put one in befor it went to paint!!O-well!!!!!!!!!63chevyII,Thanks for the link!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheSunDanceKid]

not sure on the grill and what not but the fenders are full fiberglass i believe he said it was either a 5" or 7" flair the hood is a solid fiber glass no hindges its just set on posts with the quick release pins it has a pre-runner style front bumper with the skid plate 2 hella lights on it
the cage is kind of bulky but works and its a weld in not bolt on its got the 2 race style buckets and a center fold down seat/console out of an 02 silverodo haha it was a pain in the ass trying to fit the 2 12" subs 6speakers and 2 amps in that the cage like raps around behind the seats
the rear fenders are also fiberglass no tailgate has a custom tubed bumper for the rear also with the rack in the back for the spare tire
color bmw black
thats about all i know of it from doing the system and alarm in it
couple more i found

[C-10 simplex]

1) Please define "pre-runner."

2) Can you recommend any good websites/magazines/races(i live on the east coast so it may not be feasible) that can illustrate what i need----i need ideas on how to mount the fenders and hood so as to make them quick-release so as to fascilitate easy engine access.

3) Does anyone know of any companies that sell bolt-in roll bars/ cages for the 73-87 series trucks? Yes, i know bolt in is not as good as weld in, but i'll explain later......

[3r!c84]

tell me about the bolt in roll bar you want?

[TheSunDanceKid]

they sell bolt up fenders not sure of the sites and what not but the ones on that truck just bolt up factory locations as for the hood doing quick releases its not really easyer access all it is is 4 metal studs that you just drill a holes in the hood and the studs are bolted on the core support and cowl area and just screw the cables with the quick releases in the only issue with having all 4 done there is no hindges so it just comes completly off to access the engin and usally would need 2 people to remove its kind of a pain
cage off the top of my head jegs has some for a decent prices for 73-87 not sure if they are bolt in or not but if they have the flat plat on the ends you just drill holes and get another thick plate of metal the same size and put it on the underside of the truck

[63chevyll]

man i like that 78....but what about suspension. there are alot of dudes on here that want to know more about lifting a old style chevy

[Prerunner1982]

Originally Posted by mod58

PRERUNNER1982,Where can I get a set of those fenders???I gotta have them!!!!Thanks!!!!!!!!

In addition to Hannemann (already mentioned) another 'glass fender company is Glassworks Unlimited.
http://glassworksunlimited.com/frontfenders.html

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Thanks for showing those new ones. I love the 2 crews you just posted! Awesome Awesome Awesome.

they are actually the same truck...in different stages.

Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

1) Please define "pre-runner."

2) Can you recommend any good websites/magazines/races(i live on the east coast so it may not be feasible) that can illustrate what i need----i need ideas on how to mount the fenders and hood so as to make them quick-release so as to fascilitate easy engine access.

3) Does anyone know of any companies that sell bolt-in roll bars/ cages for the 73-87 series trucks? Yes, i know bolt in is not as good as weld in, but i'll explain later......

1) Technically... a pre-runner is a vehicle used to pre-run (hence the name) a track prior to the racing event so that the drivers get a chance to see the coarse. A lot of times the pre-runner is a truck prepared close to the race vehicle specs so that it performs similarly over the same terrain.
Now the term is used to describe any "lifted" 2wd....

2) You might google search prerunner forum and search/read them. I used to be a member of a handful, but have not been to them in awhile. All the events are on the west coast (California, Arizona, Mexico, Nevada, etc)... I did find some races in NC, WI, and MI.. they are more "stadium trucks" races than desert Baja type with a stock 2wd truck class..
http://www.torcseries.com/schedule.php
As far as quick-release... http://www.magnumforceracing.com/quick_release.asp

3) Nope...but never had a reason to look either.

[Prerunner1982]

Gonna just keep adding them to this thread as I find them...

[(541)COLD_beer]

heres some i have

[Prerunner1982]

Right on... thanks for sharing.

[C-10 simplex]

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

tell me about the bolt in roll bar you want?

Basically one that i can bolt in with no drilling or other modifications. i want one in order to be able to mount gauges w/out drilling into the dash; i know, this is probably not the best way to go about it, but it's one of the only few solutions i've come up with.


Keep the info coming everyone!

[qu1cks1lver56]

that one looks amazing.

[87chevy.com]

man, this truck isnt a pre runner, but its gonna make some poor kid cream his pants...

YouTube- For Sale 1210Whp E85 Twin Turbo Sand...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A7hPjoAzE8&feature...

all i can say is.. dang wish I had that one
enjoy the multimeda

edit: look at all of those straps.. usually its 4 straps but man...

[Gemp]

^^^^^^Wow......I could have fun with that.

[(541)COLD_beer]

WTF...

[qu1cks1lver56]

that thing is NASTY!!!!!
i gotta go clean up now.

[nd72c10]

(541)COLD_BEER - That silver prerunner K5 is kickass

[355bullet]

that truck kicks ass!

[bucannon]

here is my 86

[Car'n'Guitars]

I love these Prerunner trucks, I'd have so much fun if I had one.

[86454k30]

Very cool thread, I want to build the K20 I have similar to these!