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

[Soopiesix]

I've been lurking for a while now. Finally have my truck lowered and sitting on some decent wheels, so I thought it may be time to post some pics. I'm feeling conflicted. I'm a fan of the patina look but not sure if 1982 is old enough to rally pull it off...

[PcolaC10]

Saw this one for sales on ebay.

[Snoopy's C10]

Originally Posted by badchevy

Here are some pics of both squares side by side. The brown one is an '82 Silverado with Corvette rallies 15x8 up front and 15x10 out back with 245/60/15s and 295/50/15s BFGs. It's dropped with 3" Belltech spindles and lowered springs (heated to lower 3"/done years ago) and flip kit with straightened leafs and notched. It has helper bags out back to raise it to even it out.

Originally Posted by bob_o

Finally lowered my '75 Sierra. FRONT: 2.5" Mcgaughy's dropped spindles and '66 Buick LeSabre front springs with 2.5 coils removed. REAR: SpecialtyRetail axle flip brackets. Looks dope, handles better and rides nicer!

Before:


After:

wow

[badchevy]

Thanks for the kind words. For me, it's makes a world of a difference when a truck is lowered.

[cam.man67]

Originally Posted by bob_o

That's the first truck in a long time that I've verbally exclaimed "wow!" When I saw it. Nailed the stance!

[truckfan]

Originally Posted by cam.man67

That's the first truck in a long time that I've verbally exclaimed "wow!" When I saw it. Nailed the stance!

one of the best I have seen on here. love the whole look, patina, etc. i'd patina the primered hood to match the rest. maybe some door signs to match its heritage (City water department meter reader?)

not crazy about the white walls and full wheel covers. i'd do dog bowls and black tires (don't hate, MHO).

[Hankster]

I finally lowered the front of my '86 it has some weight in the back so it dont normally sit that low, But i do plan on flipping the back. We chopped 2 coils off the springs and it lowered it 5 inches, not to shabby.. P.S. wheels are for sale, lol


I do want to add that the front of this thing sat REALLY high, we think it might have had over sized springs in it. I do plan on lowering the front more also.

[NOT]

Here's my money trap

[roundhouse]

heres a pic of our mutt, the Arizona Snowball

[ivorton74]

Originally Posted by NOT

Here's my money trap

nice...what are those bucket seats out of?

[NOT]

Originally Posted by ivorton74

nice...what are those bucket seats out of?

They are JEGS GS1 seats

[NOT]

Few more pics

[BLUIDVL]

Down to bare metal to find all the PO surprises .

Shaved the drip rails, handles, emblems, gas door and replaced with pop up gas cap on bed rail.

[wjjeeper]

My recently acquired square body.

[fluffyfreak]

Originally Posted by troy hallan

Here's some pictures of my newly redone 78 from the white 2 wheel drive long box to a black and grey 4x4 short box. 454 big block vintage 15x8 1/2 aluminum slots, bucket seats, counsel , A/C, electric windows, electric locks. Also this was my first attempt at the $50 dollar paint job http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1400463205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1400463205

Whats the $50 paintjob?

[troy hallan]

its rustoleum paint mixed down 50 % with mineral spirits and rolled on with 4 inch foam roller sanded between every 2 coats has total of 8 coats then sand and buff cost $ 50 but really cost $ 160

[nos487]

Here is mine

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by nos487

Here is mine

Nice! Where did you find the spider caps?

[Boost2Bags]

Originally Posted by wjjeeper

My recently acquired square body.

Super clean square! That picture taken at Dino's?

[wjjeeper]

Originally Posted by Boost2Bags

Super clean square! That picture taken at Dino's?

Yes it was.

Since seeing your truck I've been on the hunt. A little personalizing and this little shorty will be perfect.

[Firecap44]

Originally Posted by Hankster

I finally lowered the front of my '86 it has some weight in the back so it dont normally sit that low, But i do plan on flipping the back. We chopped 2 coils off the springs and it lowered it 5 inches, not to shabby.. P.S. wheels are for sale, lol


I do want to add that the front of this thing sat REALLY high, we think it might have had over sized springs in it. I do plan on lowering the front more also.

Will cutting two coils off the front springs and doing a flip get the truck about five inch lower?

[nos487]

bigblock73 I bought centers from summit or jegs cant remember.

[PcolaC10]

McGaughy's 4/6 drop complete!!!!!

Before and after......

[BADAZ chevy guy]

Originally Posted by PcolaC10

McGaughy's 4/6 drop complete!!!!!

Before and after......

4 front and 6 back, I assume? Did you do anything besides a flip in the rear?

[Hankster]

Originally Posted by PcolaC10

McGaughy's 4/6 drop complete!!!!!

Before and after......

Hey man! Good looking truck, I'm not to far from Pcola, maybe I'll see ya in town someday! I'm out here just passed milton off hwy 4