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

[MDc10]

Assuming you had to remove the fender wells? I wasn't wanting to cut out the fenders but I think for as low as I want it im gona have to.
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[crazyed]

Originally Posted by MDc10

Assuming you had to remove the fender wells? I wasn't wanting to cut out the fenders but I think for as low as I want it im gona have to.
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No sir the inner fenders are still in the truck. That was one question I did have since I am going big block if I needed to remove them cause I am so low with no motor but I was told the drop springs are tempered different than stock springs and they don't sag I will only see about a half inch of drop. Not sure. I guess I will find out when the time comes.
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[egaray281]

Originally Posted by 87hotrod

Hey everybody, new to the site and just wanted to post a picture of my 87 shortbed. The black and silver one is mine and the red one is how i want mines to look. Saw the red one in a street trucks magazine. Pretty hot to me.

i love the way that red truck looks! i seen it a lot online im trying to get those same rims next!

[egaray281]

heres mine 82 short bed

[MDc10]

Trying to figure out how to post a pic from my phone but im computer illiterate. I'm pretty sure my 86 has been lowered a bit but im not certain how, any suggestions on how to tell?
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[MDc10]

I thought you going with spindles and coils the fenders had to come out, that was the only thing keeping me from it,appreciate the info. Its a must now for sure.
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[crazyed]

Originally Posted by MDc10

I thought you going with spindles and coils the fenders had to come out, that was the only thing keeping me from it,appreciate the info. Its a must now for sure.
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thats what is in it now 3" drop spindles and 3" drop springs and the inner fenders are still in.

[ccreddell]

Id be enormously surprised if you only drop an inch or so with a BB. I would think a SB would drop it at least 2-3". In fact, if you are moderately sized human I bet you can get 2" of drop standing on the front bumper.

[crazyed]

Originally Posted by ccreddell

Id be enormously surprised if you only drop an inch or so with a BB. I would think a SB would drop it at least 2-3". In fact, if you are moderately sized human I bet you can get 2" of drop standing on the front bumper.

That's what I thought too. But I picked up a set of stock big block springs just to be safe. Although I was told drop springs are tempered different than stock springs to make them stronger which the coils are a much larger diameter than stock. Also I have looked for drop springs for a bigblock application and all the ones I have seen do not specify big or small block. Not sure but I guess I will find out.
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[MDc10]

Heres a few of my 86. The picture with the 20s is an older one it has the 15s on it now.

[MDc10]

I'm looking to get some new gears in the rear end, you guys have any suggestions. I'm gona drive it on the highway so it can't be geared to low
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[59chevymon]

PRIDE NEVER HELPS IT ONLY HURTS !!

[54Caddy]

WOW! Very nice whats the specs?? You must be on air rite??

[greatdane]

Originally Posted by MDc10

Heres a few of my 86. The picture with the 20s is an older one it has the 15s on it now.

Nice Truck! I like the 15's better!

[74 stepside]

Originally Posted by 59chevymon

PRIDE NEVER HELPS IT ONLY HURTS !!

This pic just made my day. That is Bad A$$! Love the cragars.

[3r!c84]

PLEASE tell me thats static ! h*** yeahh !!

[MDc10]

Originally Posted by greatdane

Nice Truck! I like the 15's better!

I like the 15s better too, the 20s rub way to bad. You guys have a truck club up your way, or toward the city?
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[misslemanid]

Originally Posted by 59chevymon

PRIDE NEVER HELPS IT ONLY HURTS !!

What is the top and bottom color??? I love it. My 77 burb has the same top and bottom color (neutral tan) as the center of this pickup. It currently has a saddle tan center and I want to give it a little character and that color would be perfect!!!
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[59chevymon]

thank you for all the positive feedback!!! PPG's older Deltron 2000 California Gold, which is actually a late-'90s GM color.

[Smoke_Dog]

There's nuffin like the old school wheels, just isn't!!! Want to go with 20's but when I see trucks like this, it brings me back to my 10 cents!!! Luv the colors

Originally Posted by misslemanid

What is the top and bottom color??? I love it. My 77 burb has the same top and bottom color (neutral tan) as the center of this pickup. It currently has a saddle tan center and I want to give it a little character and that color would be perfect!!!
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[greatdane]

Originally Posted by MDc10

I like the 15s better too, the 20s rub way to bad. You guys have a truck club up your way, or toward the city?
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Nope I'm a loner up here in PC lol...There are some in OKC. I really like your truck! Just lowered my 84 last week, next is paint & body...

[PAWS 72]

after getting my old work truck from dad, my uncle called tonite and asked if I wanted his truck.I want it but I really don't have the money,it is straight..

He wound up with cancer about 1.5 years ago and he knew I wanted it .He has no son's but 2 married girls but they don't want it.

[MDc10]

Originally Posted by greatdane

Nope I'm a loner up here in PC lol...There are some in OKC. I really like your truck! Just lowered my 84 last week, next is paint & body...

looks good, what did you use to drop, and what is the drop? im fixing to start lowering mine, just dropped in a new crate motor and tranny. Fixing to start on suspension. Trying to find some decent prices on lowering kits.
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[fencepost]

Originally Posted by PAWS 72

after getting my old work truck from dad, my uncle called tonite and asked if I wanted his truck.I want it but I really don't have the money,it is straight..

He wound up with cancer about 1.5 years ago and he knew I wanted it .He has no son's but 2 married girls but they don't want it.

Whats the car in the right of the picture?

[fencepost]

Originally Posted by 59chevymon

PRIDE NEVER HELPS IT ONLY HURTS !!

Got any more pics I really like the colors and wheels too, just fits good.