How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 239 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

3r!c84 · 07-09-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OhYeah!!!

thanks !!!!!

yes, they are from a third gen camaro

no they were purchased at a local wheel shop

they were built by a local upholstery shop !!!!

hey have you been to any shows around south fl? abacoa the first sat of every month is pretty big. so is the one at the costcos every sat southern and 441

bbbc10 · 07-09-2012, 07:17 PM

found this truck on ebay!

ccreddell · 07-09-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

found this truck on ebay!

Got a link?

1977cheyenne_C10 · 07-09-2012, 08:17 PM

HERES THE LINK

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...ht_1657wt_1006

Gordonr1973 · 07-09-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 85sierraclassic

is that a factory color then or from somthing else looks good btw

It is an old factory color....I think it was on Buicks and Camaros.

Franki Frank · 07-10-2012, 01:32 AM

Clean truck.

walka · 07-10-2012, 03:21 AM

WDH87 · 07-10-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsj

Welcome to the forum very nice truck..

Thanks! I have added air shocks to the back to give it a little rake now...

Franki Frank · 07-10-2012, 02:08 PM

anyone know where i can get a 2 4 dropkit what brand should i buy for my spindels

made2drag · 07-10-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by brakenit

Thanks, it's the nicest square I've ever owned. I was lucky to have been at the right place at the right time to get it.

It was on the drivers side inner fender.

It says:
161L 61 DOESKIN TAN SOLID

Some pictures I took yesterday while test driving after I finished adjusting the steering box. It was scary sloppy for a 54k mile truck but 10 minutes with a 5/8" wrench and 3/16" allen wrench took care of it. Should have a mess of parts showing up this week to get it back to a reliable driver. For now I'm just going to clean it up and lower it. I should make a fun summer cruiser until I decide what direction to go with it.

this may be a dumb question, but how did you adj your steering box? mine alittle loose too. love your truck, looks like a good solid one to start with

STOUTE · 07-11-2012, 04:29 PM

here's the picture of my wifes 87 c10.

**brakenit** · 07-12-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by made2drag

this may be a dumb question, but how did you adj your steering box? mine alittle loose too. love your truck, looks like a good solid one to start with

It's not too bad. Jack the truck up to get the wheels in the air, center the wheels, loosen the lock nut on the set screw on the top of the steering box, tighten the set screw until it bottoms out and then back it out a 1/4 turn and re-tighten the lock nut.

There's a long and drawn out process to set the steering box the technically correct way but this is a way I was shown a long time ago. I've been told it may cause the box to wear slightly faster but to me it doesn't matter since this truck won't get driven very often so it will still last a long time and I will most likely completely change the suspension/steering after a few years.

Thanks for the compliments on the truck. It will roll out of the garage fairly soon looking a little different. Discount Tire had a pretty decent deal going on so I picked up a set of 17x8, 17x9.5 MB Old Schools with 255/50/17 and 275/50/17 NT450's. I have most all of the stuff to lower it and everything to rebuild the front suspension is on the way.

mgunn69 · 07-12-2012, 05:21 PM

Hey guys, love the site. Figured I would post up my truck. 87 GMC stepside. 383 SBC, and cold air!

bustedknuckles · 07-12-2012, 06:53 PM

nice mgunn. any engine/interior shots.

mgunn69 · 07-13-2012, 08:08 AM

Thanks busted! I don't as of now on my work computer. I will get some up soon.
Trying to decide on wheels and tires. Would like to do the 20x10 and 20x8 deal.

I have a an issue with the chains on the gate. They don't have any plastic on them. What have you stepside guys done in the past? Or should I just order some pastic coated chains?

Thanks and nice rides in here for sure!

Michael

fencepost · 07-13-2012, 10:00 AM

Seen folks use seatbelt latches on the inside of the bed and gate. Could go to the local hardware store and possibly get some clear rubber hose that will slide over the chain.

mgunn69 · 07-13-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fencepost

Seen folks use seatbelt latches on the inside of the bed and gate. Could go to the local hardware store and possibly get some clear rubber hose that will slide over the chain.

Hey thanks. Yea I tried the clear hose, but it is so stiff the chain make a nice loop look. HA. Not really diggin it. The seat belt thing sounds cool.

LOW 7FO · 07-13-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mgunn69

Hey thanks. Yea I tried the clear hose, but it is so stiff the chain make a nice loop look. HA. Not really diggin it. The seat belt thing sounds cool.

I used the seat belt trick with GM buckles on my first rig. It was really cool actually. When I used chains I just got the kit from LMC. The hose was not too stiff and it allowed the neat coil of the chain. I would recommend it if you want the original appearance.

Low84 · 07-13-2012, 02:08 PM

mgunn69 · 07-13-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LOW 7FO

I used the seat belt trick with GM buckles on my first rig. It was really cool actually. When I used chains I just got the kit from LMC. The hose was not too stiff and it allowed the neat coil of the chain. I would recommend it if you want the original appearance.

Thanks man! Yea I think I will check on LMC. Got me a new catalog coming!

von guido · 07-16-2012, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mgunn69

Hey thanks. Yea I tried the clear hose, but it is so stiff the chain make a nice loop look. HA. Not really diggin it. The seat belt thing sounds cool.

i plasti-dipped the chains

mgunn69 · 07-16-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by von guido

i plasti-dipped the chains

How do you go about doing this? A kit you can buy? Thanks
Michael

ShortwideRide · 07-17-2012, 11:12 PM

Well here's my first post. Might as well show yall what I got
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Gordonr1973 · 07-18-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortwideRide

Well here's my first post. Might as well show yall what I got
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Originally Posted by STOUTE

here's the picture of my wifes 87 c10.

Let's see some more pics of these black trucks please!

Kainedogg · 07-18-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by OhYeah!!!

Yes I do, i will post them soon. Thank you!!

Love your truck Carlos. Easily my favorite on this site. I have a red '83 I am sticking a twin-turbo LQ4

in, and have quite a few questions for you about the aesthetics of your truck, from how its lowered, what type of brackets for the seats and the back bumper. Can't pm you, but I also don't want to clog this thread.

07-09-2012, 07:17 PM	#5952
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds found this truck on ebay! Attached Images

07-09-2012, 08:17 PM	#5954
1977cheyenne_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Palmdale CA Posts: 303	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds HERES THE LINK http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...ht_1657wt_1006

07-10-2012, 01:32 AM	#5956
Franki Frank Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 35	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Clean truck.

07-10-2012, 03:21 AM	#5957
walka Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: melbourne australia Posts: 128	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

07-10-2012, 02:08 PM	#5959
Franki Frank Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 35	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds anyone know where i can get a 2 4 dropkit what brand should i buy for my spindels

07-11-2012, 04:29 PM	#5961
STOUTE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port barre,la Posts: 21	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds here's the picture of my wifes 87 c10.

07-12-2012, 05:21 PM	#5963
mgunn69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: AL Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Hey guys, love the site. Figured I would post up my truck. 87 GMC stepside. 383 SBC, and cold air! Attached Images __________________ 87 GMC Cruiser.

07-12-2012, 06:53 PM	#5964
bustedknuckles Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TEXAS Posts: 179	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds nice mgunn. any engine/interior shots. __________________ 84 GMCummins 91 CCSB Dually american squarebody association

07-13-2012, 08:08 AM	#5965
mgunn69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: AL Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Thanks busted! I don't as of now on my work computer. I will get some up soon. Trying to decide on wheels and tires. Would like to do the 20x10 and 20x8 deal. I have a an issue with the chains on the gate. They don't have any plastic on them. What have you stepside guys done in the past? Or should I just order some pastic coated chains? Thanks and nice rides in here for sure! Michael __________________ 87 GMC Cruiser.

07-13-2012, 10:00 AM	#5966
fencepost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hamilton, AL Posts: 189	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Seen folks use seatbelt latches on the inside of the bed and gate. Could go to the local hardware store and possibly get some clear rubber hose that will slide over the chain.

07-13-2012, 02:08 PM	#5969
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

07-17-2012, 11:12 PM	#5973
ShortwideRide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: wichita,ks Posts: 4	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Well here's my first post. Might as well show yall what I got Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images



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