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

[520CheyenneK10]

Got BFG's installed Saturday morning. 15x8 oem rims off a retired Border Patrol Blazer with 31x10.50x15 TA/KO's.

Also got the "Hoe" re-shoed with some fresh new Toyos while I was at it.

Pics got flipped

[Eyegore]

520 very nice, what year is your truck? First time I've seen it hear. And what part of az desert are you located?

[520CheyenneK10]

Originally Posted by Eyegore

520 very nice, what year is your truck? First time I've seen it hear. And what part of az desert are you located?

Thanks! It's a 73' Cheyenne Super K10. In Pima County NW.

[mud.man.rj]

Nice K10.

[Bowed]

That's a nice looking K10 . It's neat and the colors are right . I am doing 77 swb in similar fashion . BTW I'm in E. Maricopa county .

[JAG66]

1987 5.7, 78K miles.

[mud.man.rj]

Wow, the truck looks like it is 1987 right now and you just bought it, super clean.

[Silverado3500HD]

Nice trucks !

Short bed Chevy Trucks in American cars meetings in Iran

[GMC truckdriver]

My 1983 Sierra 70,000 original miles. Bought new August 1983. Replaced broken grille last year with one from a 1985 junk yard truck. Those wheels have been on it since 1989.

[kreigjean]

GMC truckdriver what is the Trim level of your 83'?

[aggie91]

Originally Posted by kreigjean

GMC truckdriver what is the Trim level of your 83'?

It appears to be a base model GMC Sierra. No code of that year:

1982-1987

Base model - Chevy Custom Deluxe/GMC Sierra
Z62 - Chevy Scottsdale/GMC High Sierra (Note this change)
Z84 - Discontinued
YE9 - Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Classic

[GMC truckdriver]

Originally Posted by kreigjean

GMC truckdriver what is the Trim level of your 83'?

It is the base trim level Sierra 1500. Only options were the 305 4bbl engine, th350 transmission, air conditioning and rear bumper. (no radio) Still have the window sticker. Paid 7600.00 brand new. MSRP was 10,030.00. Never been into the engine or transmission except to change the distributer. Had to change the seat from the same junk yard 1985 model that I used for the grille. Still runs and drives perfect. I still have the steel 15x7 wheels with the dog dish caps. When tires where out (more like dry rot) I switch rims with fresh tires each time 4 xs so far. Today the odometer reads 70,630 mile and has never rolled.

[Hankster]

Originally Posted by GMC truckdriver

My 1983 Sierra 70,000 original miles. Bought new August 1983. Replaced broken grille last year with one from a 1985 junk yard truck. Those wheels have been on it since 1989.

Beautiful truck you have there Driver!

[Bluboy1227]

Im new here but this is my 85 C10. Working progress. Its got a Mcgaughys 4.5/6 Drop, and a mildly built 406 Sbc. Gonna be my daily driver once she's done

[kalbert]

Originally Posted by GMC truckdriver

My 1983 Sierra 70,000 original miles. Bought new August 1983. Replaced broken grille last year with one from a 1985 junk yard truck. Those wheels have been on it since 1989.

Nice lookin unit. Patina is just right and those wheels are sweet! Bonus points awarded if you remember what they are. They look like American Gamblers, or maybe Progressive something?

[GMC truckdriver]

Originally Posted by kalbert

Nice lookin unit. Patina is just right and those wheels are sweet! Bonus points awarded if you remember what they are. They look like American Gamblers, or maybe Progressive something?

Centerline Champ 500's. They had the 3 bar fake knock-offs but they were confiscated by someone who needed them more than me.

[LookSlowGoFast]

Still in progress, but she's on her way to being done this summer! Fixin to rebuild the small block, install a new rear-end, and a flip kit, c-notches, and 2 1/2in drop spindles. Already relocated the front leaf spring brackets, replaced the rear brackets and hangers, and added 3in drop springs.

[ChevDog1]

Man, I wish I had your dash pad....

Nice truck!

[mud.man.rj]

Good looking truck with a great plan.

[Blackfox]

Picked up this 87 R10 a couple weeks ago...survivor truck still with original paint. Not perfect, but very well taken care of being it's 27yrs old! Here's a few pics.
On the way home with "Ruby"....


Interior:


Engine:


I removed the bed rails and factory bed liner, and put new tires all the way around. The others had great tread but were dry rotted.


I've since removed the push bars up front yesterday (no pic yet). Next step is lowering it a bit...haven't 100% made up my mind on how far yet? But after a few weeks of searching trucks I finally found a truck where the guy had the same ideas (minus the front clip) opinions on how much this truck is lowered?

[MTJack]

79 Chevy 4wd, 383, auto, power windows, ac, 4 inch lift, 33 inch tires. From Phoenix, going to Montana soon.

[Old School Low]

Might sound goofy, but Im gonna say "Bad to the bone" on this 4by. Just looks..tough. Im thinking of 2in cowl for my 2wd. Ever listen to old Frank Zappa? "Going to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon. Im gonna ride the pygmy Pony" Yeah, Im a little.... out there.

[Old School Low]

This could be the 'Ruby" Dion sang about. Very nice.

[kalbert]

Originally Posted by GMC truckdriver

Centerline Champ 500's. They had the 3 bar fake knock-offs but they were confiscated by someone who needed them more than me.

Oh yea I forgot about the Champ 500's. I think just about everybody making wheels in the late 80's and early 90's had a wheel like that. I like the look of them though, they fit the period.

[biggpoppa3]

Here is my new one I've had for a few months. Its a 84 swb 350/350turbo. bought truck without motor. Installed the spare 350 I had for my 84 Corvette, RPM performer intake, Edelbrock carb, RV cam, noisy timing gears, headers and full boar single chamber race mufflers. Made a custom hidden hitch behind the license plate, rear air shocks, white face gauges, relocated head unit, replaced every single light bulb in the truck with led's, rear view mirror out of an 04 Silverado with temp and compass along with the sun visors, and just finished putting in new radiator and electric fan. Still need to repaint it find different wheels, replace the interior and find a new windshield.