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Scootin 81 C20 · 12-15-2009, 10:59 PM

Keith, I wish my truck looked as half as good as yours does.

Tony_SS · 12-15-2009, 10:59 PM

before

after

Scootin 81 C20 · 12-15-2009, 11:04 PM

^^^^^^

Please post more.

thrtsxchambers · 12-15-2009, 11:08 PM

Here is mine when I bought it and now. no where near finished.

Driveway Dreams · 12-15-2009, 11:12 PM

OK I will play. You can figure out which is before and which is after.

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-16-2009, 12:25 AM

Day I got it:

New Wheels & Tires

New Grille

Wrecked

Stripped for Repair

Ready for Reassembly

Finished

Slonaker · 12-16-2009, 04:08 AM

Before:

After:

After it turned into a cake:

Slonaker

menace121978 · 12-16-2009, 07:44 AM

awesome thread!!

Trav, that pic of you and your dad was sweet! i'll see if i can figure out how to scan some of these old pics and post a way before, before, and during pic.

rigon4 · 12-16-2009, 01:39 PM

1st pic is of when I got the truck in the march 2009. The 2nd pic is as of now there will be a 3rd pic one day after its painted and has a 3/4 drop.

red rumbler · 12-16-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony_SS

before

after

wow..... that thing is beautiful! it just screams wanna go? you have a awsome streetfighter

moneyeater · 12-16-2009, 03:33 PM

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Volker

tvblazer78 · 12-16-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

awesome thread!!

Trav, that pic of you and your dad was sweet! i'll see if i can figure out how to scan some of these old pics and post a way before, before, and during pic.

Thanks Dennis..

It's cool to know that we have had this thing that long.

low86c10 · 12-16-2009, 05:12 PM

ffp00ch214 · 12-16-2009, 05:49 PM

Before

After

I still have ALOT of work left to do.

SCOTTROD · 12-16-2009, 06:19 PM

Before, & After.

1984 swb chevy · 12-18-2009, 12:26 AM

Here is my truck. I still don't have it finished.

**nlped** · 12-18-2009, 03:49 PM

Before, after, and then further after

Tony@AirRideTech · 12-18-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

After-

You suck............

Tex_50613 · 12-18-2009, 05:16 PM

Before

after stage 1

Tex_50613 · 12-18-2009, 05:21 PM

stage 1 cont.

stage 2

Tex_50613 · 12-18-2009, 05:26 PM

stage 2 cont:

stage 3 (work in progress)

**truckfan** · 12-18-2009, 06:55 PM

mine is more of a detail job than a metamorphisis. still looks a lot cooler than when i bought it.....

**N2TRUX** · 12-18-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

You suck............

Hey, that is just an ugly rumor? You can't believe everything written in the bathroom stall...

ffp00ch214 · 12-18-2009, 10:32 PM

TEX50613, where did you find those white spokes? .... those things are hard to find!

Tex_50613 · 12-20-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffp00ch214

TEX50613, where did you find those white spokes? .... those things are hard to find!

which ones? the 15x12's that I had powdercoated black or the 16.5x10's that I need to sandblast and have powdercoated?
try calling 4 Wheel Parts that's where I got my brand new 15x12 for my spair it's called a "Rock Crusher" but I forget who makes it but they will hook you up, I paid around $60 for the one, shipping included

12-15-2009, 10:59 PM	#26
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: 73-87 before and after pics Keith, I wish my truck looked as half as good as yours does. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

12-15-2009, 10:59 PM	#27
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: 73-87 before and after pics before after

12-15-2009, 11:04 PM	#28
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: 73-87 before and after pics ^^^^^^ Please post more. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

12-15-2009, 11:08 PM	#29
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: 73-87 before and after pics Here is mine when I bought it and now. no where near finished. Attached Images

12-15-2009, 11:12 PM	#30
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 73-87 before and after pics OK I will play. You can figure out which is before and which is after. Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

12-16-2009, 12:25 AM	#31
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 73-87 before and after pics Day I got it: New Wheels & Tires New Grille Wrecked Stripped for Repair Ready for Reassembly Finished Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 12-09-2010 at 06:17 PM. Reason: Update

12-16-2009, 04:08 AM	#32
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: 73-87 before and after pics Before: After: After it turned into a cake: Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

12-16-2009, 07:44 AM	#33
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: 73-87 before and after pics awesome thread!! Trav, that pic of you and your dad was sweet! i'll see if i can figure out how to scan some of these old pics and post a way before, before, and during pic. __________________ "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

12-16-2009, 01:39 PM	#34
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: 73-87 before and after pics 1st pic is of when I got the truck in the march 2009. The 2nd pic is as of now there will be a 3rd pic one day after its painted and has a 3/4 drop. Attached Images __________________ 1981 K-5 Blazer 2wd 1985 C-10 Short step 1988 C-10 Suburban

12-16-2009, 03:33 PM	#36
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: 73-87 before and after pics Before and 15 years after! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

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low86c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: louisville, Ky Posts: 105	Re: 73-87 before and after pics

12-16-2009, 05:49 PM	#39
ffp00ch214 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jane Lew W.V. Posts: 45	Re: 73-87 before and after pics Before After I still have ALOT of work left to do. __________________ "All my life, I always wanted to be somebody. Now I see that I should have been more specific." '73-'87 Chevy C/K Truck/Suburban 350/465/208/10B/14BSF '96 Jeep XJ 4.5" lift 32X11.5 4.0 HO D30/Chrysler 8.25

12-16-2009, 06:19 PM	#40
SCOTTROD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lubbock, tx Posts: 69	Re: 73-87 before and after pics Before, & After. Attached Images

12-18-2009, 12:26 AM	#41
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: 73-87 before and after pics Here is my truck. I still don't have it finished. Attached Images __________________ 2010 Tahoe 1984 C10 2005 Harley FLH 1941 Willys Pickup (will never get it done) not for sale Last edited by 1984 swb chevy; 12-18-2009 at 12:28 AM.

12-18-2009, 03:49 PM	#42
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 73-87 before and after pics Before, after, and then further after Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 12-18-2009 at 03:50 PM.



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12-18-2009, 05:16 PM	#44
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12-18-2009, 05:26 PM	#46
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12-18-2009, 06:55 PM	#47
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: 73-87 before and after pics mine is more of a detail job than a metamorphisis. still looks a lot cooler than when i bought it..... Attached Images __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

12-18-2009, 10:32 PM	#49
ffp00ch214 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jane Lew W.V. Posts: 45	Re: 73-87 before and after pics TEX50613, where did you find those white spokes? .... those things are hard to find! __________________ "All my life, I always wanted to be somebody. Now I see that I should have been more specific." '73-'87 Chevy C/K Truck/Suburban 350/465/208/10B/14BSF '96 Jeep XJ 4.5" lift 32X11.5 4.0 HO D30/Chrysler 8.25

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