How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II - Page 20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCOTI · 07-08-2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Marder-Did

hello everybody
I am Didier and I am French, my English is rather bad, excuse me therefore! I quite live in a small village in the south of France (high provence)
I look this forum since many months. There are some pure beauties among all these trucks!

I imported the last winter, of Oregon, a Gmc c1500 High sierra of 1979 with a motor crate 350 and TH350. He is entirely of origin (to part the motor and the wheels)
I am giving him a new appearance, nothing extraordinary for the meantime. I reconditioned the cabin of my truck in 2 colors.
I removed the sticks metallic decorations (I don't know the exact term) on the sides, one is going to plug the holes and to redo a simple painting with pinstripping.
I changed the tissue of the bench that was used and added a good sound system.
Here are some photos of my baby that perfectly purr and with which I already made many kilometers in spite of the consumption !
But if I want to roll in V8, I assume my choice!
I have also 2 harleys; A shovelhead 80ci of 1983 and an electra glide 80ci of 96, I roll therefore only with old American véhicules with carburetor ... for me, they have a soul !

I am going to have quickly need of your advice, [U]I would like to change my wheels but I have big difficulties to understand the measurements.

Welcome to the site Didier. The "sticks metallic decorations (I don't know the exact term) on the sides" is called 'exterior trim'. The types of exterior trim is different depending on the year of truck.

Looks like you picked a decent truck to import. Give us a shout when you're ready to research wheel options.

Glad to have you around!

86k30 · 07-11-2015, 09:54 PM

Security guy. How much drop do you have on your truck? What wheels and tire size are you running on it?

Security guy · 07-11-2015, 10:09 PM

It's hard to remember, but the front has either 2" or the 2.5" dropped spindles and I cut one coil off the springs. I did a flip kit in the rear, no c-notch.. The rims are the Boss 338's, 20x10 rear, 20x8.5 front. Tires are 295/45r20 rear and 255/40r20 front. My next tires will be a little taller in the front. They are a little to small (for me) and gives it a little to much rake. I like a little more sidewall on the front... Hope this helps!

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Blackfox · 08-23-2015, 02:27 PM

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Just trying to post some pics..

Where did you buy your seat cover?
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Barbecue · 08-24-2015, 01:17 PM

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Where did you buy your seat cover?
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Actually it came with the truck, so I'm not sure exactly; however, it does have a similar appearance to the ones in the LMC catalogue.

Blackfox · 08-24-2015, 05:12 PM

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Actually it came with the truck, so I'm not sure exactly; however, it does have a similar appearance to the ones in the LMC catalogue.

Ok..they don't offer a burgundy, just red. I've seen where people have bought them and dyed them but not interested in that. I found one on the Brothers site, gonna give it a try.
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UKNOWME · 06-24-2015, 12:15 AM

Clean!!

Matt Man · 06-24-2015, 12:34 AM

Yep, that is a nice one.

UKNOWME · 06-24-2015, 11:24 AM

I can't help it. It's not completely done but should be by this weekend for a car show. Here's how it sits yesterday afternoon.

RUN GMC · 06-24-2015, 01:47 PM

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I can't help it. It's not completely done but should be by this weekend for a car show. Here's how it sits yesterday afternoon.

Cremesicle nice.....love it.....

Rich84 · 06-24-2015, 02:50 PM

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Cremesicle nice.....love it.....

That's exactly what I was thinking...

JWall · 06-24-2015, 11:34 AM

^ Sweet! We are going to need more pics!

UKNOWME · 06-24-2015, 08:58 PM

Thank you. More pics to come

Hibred · 06-26-2015, 05:47 PM

Here is a picture of my sweet little 75, just love driving it.

UKNOWME · 06-28-2015, 02:09 AM

A few more

UKNOWME · 06-28-2015, 02:14 AM

A couple of Hill's Hot Rods at our local car show today

kalbert · 07-24-2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Dig the 83-84 grille on this one. For some reason those always get swapped for 85+. Cool to see one cleaned up.

83c10 · 06-28-2015, 08:18 PM

^^^ nice

**GAc10boy** · 06-28-2015, 10:35 PM

Meet Oaky. My fresh off the farm barn find '73. Cleaned up with new tires.

bustedknuckles · 07-07-2015, 01:15 PM

Sorry for the huge pics. not sure how to resize.

77 Big 10 · 07-10-2015, 01:19 AM

Thanks.

Sir-Geoff · 07-10-2015, 02:57 AM

Nice truck!. like the underhood air-chrome :-)

77 Big 10 · 07-10-2015, 05:28 PM

Thanks, it was custom made by Spectre.

tintbox · 07-21-2015, 03:39 PM

Nice looking stepside!

SDC10 · 07-21-2015, 04:11 PM

Thanks, It has 4 inch drop spindles up front. Rear axle has been flipped and frame C notched.

07-11-2015, 09:54 PM	#2
86k30 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 10	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Security guy. How much drop do you have on your truck? What wheels and tire size are you running on it?

07-11-2015, 10:09 PM	#3
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II It's hard to remember, but the front has either 2" or the 2.5" dropped spindles and I cut one coil off the springs. I did a flip kit in the rear, no c-notch.. The rims are the Boss 338's, 20x10 rear, 20x8.5 front. Tires are 295/45r20 rear and 255/40r20 front. My next tires will be a little taller in the front. They are a little to small (for me) and gives it a little to much rake. I like a little more sidewall on the front... Hope this helps!

06-24-2015, 12:15 AM	#7
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Clean!! __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

06-24-2015, 12:34 AM	#8
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Yep, that is a nice one. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

06-24-2015, 11:24 AM	#9
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II I can't help it. It's not completely done but should be by this weekend for a car show. Here's how it sits yesterday afternoon. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

06-24-2015, 11:34 AM	#12
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II ^ Sweet! We are going to need more pics! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

06-24-2015, 08:58 PM	#13
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Thank you. More pics to come __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

06-26-2015, 05:47 PM	#14
Hibred Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Waterford Ontario Canada Posts: 2	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Here is a picture of my sweet little 75, just love driving it. Attached Images

06-28-2015, 02:09 AM	#15
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II A few more __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

06-28-2015, 02:14 AM	#16
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II A couple of Hill's Hot Rods at our local car show today __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

06-28-2015, 08:18 PM	#18
83c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 9	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II ^^^ nice

06-28-2015, 10:35 PM	#19
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Meet Oaky. My fresh off the farm barn find '73. Cleaned up with new tires. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

07-07-2015, 01:15 PM	#20
bustedknuckles Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TEXAS Posts: 179	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Sorry for the huge pics. not sure how to resize. __________________ 84 GMCummins 91 CCSB Dually american squarebody association

07-10-2015, 01:19 AM	#21
77 Big 10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: La Quinta, CA. Posts: 131	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Thanks.

07-10-2015, 02:57 AM	#22
Sir-Geoff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: rijswijk Posts: 16	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Nice truck!. like the underhood air-chrome :-)



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07-10-2015, 05:28 PM	#23
77 Big 10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: La Quinta, CA. Posts: 131	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Thanks, it was custom made by Spectre.

07-21-2015, 03:39 PM	#24
tintbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 77	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Nice looking stepside!

07-21-2015, 04:11 PM	#25
SDC10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 29	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Thanks, It has 4 inch drop spindles up front. Rear axle has been flipped and frame C notched.

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