How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 260 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rs74** · 02-01-2013, 09:26 PM

Here is my 85. Had it for 14 years and it has sat since 06. Time to get her back out.

zook · 02-01-2013, 09:37 PM

now that it's out..what's next?

**rs74** · 02-01-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zook

now that it's out..what's next?

It need inner and outer rockers, a small patch on the drivers 1/4 behind the wheel, heads rebuilt (smokes like a freight train for about ten min. after sitting a long time. I need to rebuild all the brakes. Caliper is locked up and might as well go through it.

For now I just want to get it back on the road but I think I will have the bed and rear frame blasted and maybe start to get ready for some paint. Probably back the same color as the front of the truck. I would really like to put a nice drop on it with the 295/50/15's that are on it now.

I have bigger dreams for it but small steps for now. Also I need to start working on the interior. Needs a new seat cover, carpet, headliner, and maybe a dash pad.

MUNDIE · 02-01-2013, 09:45 PM

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heres my 83

trout · 02-03-2013, 12:33 AM

drug my 76 out last week end and dropped the front but i got to get the right rotors for it (diffrent size) oh well it will be a long time before it moves under its own power hers some pics

packsand · 02-03-2013, 09:35 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1359941690.

just got my 78 swb up and running...

81chevystep · 02-04-2013, 10:31 AM

here is a nice freeway shot of my truck

holyroller69 · 02-04-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by maxh

Hey got any more pics of this blue truck and specs on the drop\wheel and tire size comb...am building something similiar and that thing sits just perfect for my taste!

guzzo82chevy · 02-04-2013, 04:41 PM

just got my 78 swb up and running...[/QUOTE]

Sweet 78! do your Tires Rub?

Sin7 · 02-05-2013, 11:38 AM

just finished this one for a customer. Took it out this morning to fuel up and listen for any quirks i might need to fix.

1985-GMC · 02-05-2013, 12:20 PM

Very nice, is that what you do that for a living?
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Sin7 · 02-05-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Very nice, is that what you do that for a living?
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks ! Yes i started my own home based business 10 months ago. It's been tough but worth it.

Low84 · 02-05-2013, 08:39 PM

Nice! Love the previous model c10 emblem on it. Might have to borrow the idea

Smoke_Dog · 02-05-2013, 09:02 PM

The one up front is the original color of my 84!!! Nice!

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Originally Posted by Sin7

just finished this one for a customer. Took it out this morning to fuel up and listen for any quirks i might need to fix.

Smoke_Dog · 02-05-2013, 09:03 PM

What the heck is that Service Station?????

Sin7 · 02-05-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Low84

Nice! Love the previous model c10 emblem on it. Might have to borrow the idea

Good eye and glad you like it brotha. Hopefully it catches on. You'll need to remove the fenders from the truck to be able to install them. Unfortunately there's no room to stick your hand from any angle with the fenders installed.

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Originally Posted by Smoke_Dog

The one up front is the original color of my 84!!! Nice!

Nice. Light Chestnut Poly?

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Originally Posted by Smoke_Dog

What the heck is that Service Station?????

It's a Shamrock gas station. I live in a small town just north of Dallas.

Low84 · 02-05-2013, 10:33 PM

Are you the guy from layitlow with the fastback 67 Impala by any chance?

Sin7 · 02-05-2013, 10:35 PM

i was on layitlow, well still am, but havent been on for a while. It was a blue 68 fastback.

1985-GMC · 02-05-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin7

Thanks ! Yes i started my own home based business 10 months ago. It's been tough but worth it.

Cool, it looks like you do really good work!

You're a good ways up there.

Sin7 · 02-05-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Cool, it looks like you do really good work!

You're a good ways up there.

Thanks for the feedback brotha'.

Duster · 02-06-2013, 06:14 PM

My 86, 53K origional miles. 305 all smog attached.

Duster · 02-06-2013, 06:19 PM

My 79. Mechanically perfect, visually not so perfect.

**rs74** · 02-06-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Duster

My 86, 53K origional miles. 305 all smog attached.

I like those in the gray. I was looking for one around here. Actually thought about switching my interior over to gray but doubt I do it now.

Duster · 02-06-2013, 06:42 PM

Yeah, that 86 has the dark gray interior in it. It's hard to match colors if you have a problem. I need to replace the dash in it, and recover the seat, the rest is all in origional shape.

GSRacing252 · 02-07-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hail

Nice stance. How much you lower it? What size tires front and rear.

i did a 4/5 drop (flip the rear). right now ive got 225/75's in the front and 235/70's in the rear.

02-01-2013, 09:26 PM	#6476
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here is my 85. Had it for 14 years and it has sat since 06. Time to get her back out. Attached Images

02-01-2013, 09:37 PM	#6477
zook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: overland park, ks Posts: 167	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds now that it's out..what's next?

02-01-2013, 09:45 PM	#6479
MUNDIE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: HANOVER, PA Posts: 1	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds heres my 83 __________________ 83' CHEVY K10 SHORTBED 4" SUSP. LIFT 98' CHEVY K1500 LONGBED 3" SUSP. LIFT 98' OLDS. BRAVADA 3" BODY LIFT

02-03-2013, 12:33 AM	#6480
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds drug my 76 out last week end and dropped the front but i got to get the right rotors for it (diffrent size) oh well it will be a long time before it moves under its own power hers some pics Attached Images __________________ Edited by staff

02-03-2013, 09:35 PM	#6481
packsand Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boise Id Posts: 80	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1359941690. just got my 78 swb up and running... Attached Images

02-04-2013, 10:31 AM	#6482
81chevystep ShadeTree Kustomz Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: spring, texas Posts: 300	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds here is a nice freeway shot of my truck Attached Images __________________ -chris- 1981 c/10, 383 fully built bagged, custom interior. built entirely by me

02-04-2013, 04:41 PM	#6484
guzzo82chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clifton, AZ Posts: 43	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds just got my 78 swb up and running...[/QUOTE] Sweet 78! do your Tires Rub?

02-05-2013, 11:38 AM	#6485
Sin7 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 129	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds just finished this one for a customer. Took it out this morning to fuel up and listen for any quirks i might need to fix. __________________ Sin7 = Luis 1959 Apache Last edited by Sin7; 02-05-2013 at 11:48 AM.

02-05-2013, 12:20 PM	#6486
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Very nice, is that what you do that for a living? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

02-05-2013, 08:39 PM	#6488
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Nice! Love the previous model c10 emblem on it. Might have to borrow the idea __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

02-05-2013, 09:03 PM	#6490
Smoke_Dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory, NC native, but stuck in Valdosta, Ga Posts: 615	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds What the heck is that Service Station?????

02-05-2013, 10:33 PM	#6492
Low84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Roma,TX Posts: 774	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Are you the guy from layitlow with the fastback 67 Impala by any chance? __________________ 1978 stepside C10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468265

02-05-2013, 10:35 PM	#6493
Sin7 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 129	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds i was on layitlow, well still am, but havent been on for a while. It was a blue 68 fastback. __________________ Sin7 = Luis 1959 Apache

02-06-2013, 06:14 PM	#6496
Duster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, OK Posts: 117	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds My 86, 53K origional miles. 305 all smog attached. Attached Images

02-06-2013, 06:19 PM	#6497
Duster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, OK Posts: 117	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds My 79. Mechanically perfect, visually not so perfect. Attached Images



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02-06-2013, 06:42 PM	#6499
Duster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, OK Posts: 117	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Yeah, that 86 has the dark gray interior in it. It's hard to match colors if you have a problem. I need to replace the dash in it, and recover the seat, the rest is all in origional shape. Attached Images

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