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71'tahoe · 01-02-2007, 02:46 PM

Hey 75,
are those intro vista's.They look good.Ae you running a 10" in the rear with about a 4" back spacing.What size are your tires front and rear.I have 15x10 with 4" back spacing.they fit nice the dont stick in too much as i have seen with other 10' wheels.I was just curious because it seems as if your wheels fit real good also.If you decide on 20"s do you think you would sell the 18"s.Dont mean to bother you at work you can respond later if youd like.Thanks greg

killthewabbit · 01-02-2007, 04:20 PM

greens69

How much of a drop, and what kind? 3/4 spindles/shackles/hangers?

ostncoln · 01-02-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

ostncoln,what have you done to get that truck that low.Is the cross member notched?

no i z'ed it 2.5" changed trans crossmember, 4link and step notch in the rear

75silverstep · 01-03-2007, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

Hey 75,
are those intro vista's.They look good.Ae you running a 10" in the rear with about a 4" back spacing.What size are your tires front and rear.I have 15x10 with 4" back spacing.they fit nice the dont stick in too much as i have seen with other 10' wheels.I was just curious because it seems as if your wheels fit real good also.If you decide on 20"s do you think you would sell the 18"s.Dont mean to bother you at work you can respond later if youd like.Thanks greg

Greg they are boyd wheels called rallys there 18x9.5 with i think 4.5 in back spacing they tuck up real nice ..Heres some pics that ive had on here b4 ..sorry havnt updated new pics hopefully soon .i hope to have it back at the painter for it to be cut and polished by the end of the month..

75silverstep · 01-03-2007, 04:06 AM

And some more..For those of you that have seen these pics to many times im sorry i need new ones i know..

greens69 · 01-03-2007, 07:52 AM

I used DJM lower control arms and a DJM flip kit in the rear. Which came out to be a 3/5 drop.

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Originally Posted by killthewabbit

greens69

How much of a drop, and what kind? 3/4 spindles/shackles/hangers?

68Stepbed · 01-05-2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 68crum

anybody know what size tires this truck has?

If you're referring to this one, it has 285/70/15 rears and 235/75/15 front

Col Clank · 01-08-2007, 06:17 PM

This is my 1981 C10. Just bagged the front on shraeder valves. Back is dropped 6" with Flip kit and belltech drop shackle. Running 15x8's on all 4 corners with 255-60x15 tires up front and 275-60x15 on the back.

mike nutt · 01-09-2007, 01:28 PM

here's one that's in the works.

Grande Rojo · 01-09-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 75silverstep

Grande Rojo ..wheres the updated pics of your truck i know you've got to be close ...

Dont have any more pics yet but I have made "some" progress. The latest picture is in my sig below.

Thanks

moto67 · 01-09-2007, 10:07 PM

71'tahoe · 01-10-2007, 01:16 AM

Hey moto,
I really dig your truck.I like the under construction will i drive it look

What are your plans

moto67 · 01-11-2007, 04:44 AM

haha.. thanks.. funny, a lot of people have said they like it the way it is .. beatup.. it's my daily driver when I'm not riding my motorcycle.. The interior is suprisingly pretty clean. The windows are tinted dark..at night you can't see in the cab at all. I need to get a new bed this one is shot. Clean up the cab with a new quarter panel and weld some holes. Get it media blasted and painted. Those are the main things.
A next door neighbor years ago had a nice swb cheyenne that I lusted over. Ever since I've been looking for one. I found this one cheap.

It's got a 350 4bolt dropped in it.. .. suprising how you can rail around the corners with these trucks lowered. It's a super stiff ride .. no sway at all. When I first got it .. I was thinking oh man it needs a lot of work what was I thinking. I already have 2 motorcycle projects. That night I got it the girl I was seeing thought it was pretty cool.. liked the width of the cab.. and the couch like red seat, she wanted to have sex in it. Never questioned it after that. I love Cheyennes!

steemin_ehman · 01-11-2007, 05:49 PM

heres my project, its awaiting paint and assembly. its going lambourgini orange. 300hp 350/350 combo

killthewabbit · 01-11-2007, 08:05 PM

Nice in progress stepside, steemin! I am now searching your old posts to see if I can find specifics on what you've done to your ride.

BTW, where is Craik, SK?

86swb · 01-11-2007, 08:15 PM

Keep us posted steemin. Looking good so far.

boatpuller · 01-11-2007, 09:22 PM

yup steemin,that truck sits nice,keep us updated.

Slonaker · 01-12-2007, 11:29 AM

Does this count?

Slonaker

bigblock73 · 01-12-2007, 12:53 PM

Patrick, my mom made me one of those (cake replica of Yeller) for my B-day...but it looked nowhere as good as that one. It looked more like a truck from the movie CARS.

Steamin...NICE project!!!

71'tahoe · 01-12-2007, 08:56 PM

Hey yeller,
On your website,If you go to the garage,who has the burgandy 73'-79' stepside.Where can I see a good pic of it.Thanks

steemin_ehman · 01-13-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by killthewabbit

Nice in progress stepside, steemin! I am now searching your old posts to see if I can find specifics on what you've done to your ride.

BTW, where is Craik, SK?

Craik is located on highway 11 in Saskatchewan, Canada, right in between saskatoon and regina. Thanx for the compliments on my project guys!! although im sure it wont come near to the quality of many project trucks on this site. its just a father/son tight budget project. ill keep you all updated as i make more progress!! thanx again!

killthewabbit · 01-14-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by steemin_ehman

Craik is located on highway 11 in Saskatchewan, Canada, right in between saskatoon and regina.

Sounds cold!

Did you build that entire front rollpan/bumper yourself, or is there a front roll pan somewhat mass-produced for our trucks? After seeing that, my bumper all of a sudden looks really clunky and awkward.

bigblock73 · 01-14-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

Hey yeller,
On your website,If you go to the garage,who has the burgandy 73'-79' stepside.Where can I see a good pic of it.Thanks

No clue, I found it on the web years ago...I believe it was in a truck magazine website.

Here are the only two pics I have of it.

steemin_ehman · 01-14-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by killthewabbit

Sounds cold!

Did you build that entire front rollpan/bumper yourself, or is there a front roll pan somewhat mass-produced for our trucks? After seeing that, my bumper all of a sudden looks really clunky and awkward.

actually its not really that cold up here, so far this winter its been warmer than -15 degree Celsius which is about 5 Fahrenheit. (not cold AT ALL) its just been this past week thats been -40 with windchill lol (-40 fahrenheit?) yea pretty cold anyway...my trucks definately a summer truck.

me and my dad fabricated the front roll pan our selves. right from the rear box corners of a 89-98 chevy truck and some flat sheets of steel. it took a while to get right, but im more than happy with the way it turned out! i have some pictures of the roll pan progress here im still workin on that site so if its kinda all over the place, thats why lol

86swb · 01-14-2007, 05:28 PM

Yep, who ever did your cake Patrick did a great job. Looks like your truck.

01-02-2007, 02:46 PM	#76
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Hey 75, are those intro vista's.They look good.Ae you running a 10" in the rear with about a 4" back spacing.What size are your tires front and rear.I have 15x10 with 4" back spacing.they fit nice the dont stick in too much as i have seen with other 10' wheels.I was just curious because it seems as if your wheels fit real good also.If you decide on 20"s do you think you would sell the 18"s.Dont mean to bother you at work you can respond later if youd like.Thanks greg

01-02-2007, 04:20 PM	#77
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds greens69 How much of a drop, and what kind? 3/4 spindles/shackles/hangers? __________________ -- Will

01-03-2007, 04:06 AM	#80
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds And some more..For those of you that have seen these pics to many times im sorry i need new ones i know.. Attached Images __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

01-08-2007, 06:17 PM	#83
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds This is my 1981 C10. Just bagged the front on shraeder valves. Back is dropped 6" with Flip kit and belltech drop shackle. Running 15x8's on all 4 corners with 255-60x15 tires up front and 275-60x15 on the back. Attached Images

01-09-2007, 01:28 PM	#84
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds here's one that's in the works.

01-09-2007, 10:07 PM	#86
moto67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 17	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds

01-10-2007, 01:16 AM	#87
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Hey moto, I really dig your truck.I like the under construction will i drive it look What are your plans

01-11-2007, 04:44 AM	#88
moto67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 17	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds haha.. thanks.. funny, a lot of people have said they like it the way it is .. beatup.. it's my daily driver when I'm not riding my motorcycle.. The interior is suprisingly pretty clean. The windows are tinted dark..at night you can't see in the cab at all. I need to get a new bed this one is shot. Clean up the cab with a new quarter panel and weld some holes. Get it media blasted and painted. Those are the main things. A next door neighbor years ago had a nice swb cheyenne that I lusted over. Ever since I've been looking for one. I found this one cheap. It's got a 350 4bolt dropped in it.. .. suprising how you can rail around the corners with these trucks lowered. It's a super stiff ride .. no sway at all. When I first got it .. I was thinking oh man it needs a lot of work what was I thinking. I already have 2 motorcycle projects. That night I got it the girl I was seeing thought it was pretty cool.. liked the width of the cab.. and the couch like red seat, she wanted to have sex in it. Never questioned it after that. I love Cheyennes!

01-11-2007, 05:49 PM	#89
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds heres my project, its awaiting paint and assembly. its going lambourgini orange. 300hp 350/350 combo Attached Images __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool...

01-11-2007, 08:05 PM	#90
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Nice in progress stepside, steemin! I am now searching your old posts to see if I can find specifics on what you've done to your ride. BTW, where is Craik, SK? __________________ -- Will

01-11-2007, 08:15 PM	#91
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Keep us posted steemin. Looking good so far. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

01-11-2007, 09:22 PM	#92
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds yup steemin,that truck sits nice,keep us updated.

01-12-2007, 11:29 AM	#93
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Does this count? Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-12-2007, 12:53 PM	#94
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Patrick, my mom made me one of those (cake replica of Yeller) for my B-day...but it looked nowhere as good as that one. It looked more like a truck from the movie CARS. Steamin...NICE project!!! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-12-2007, 08:56 PM	#95
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Hey yeller, On your website,If you go to the garage,who has the burgandy 73'-79' stepside.Where can I see a good pic of it.Thanks



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01-14-2007, 05:28 PM	#100
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Yep, who ever did your cake Patrick did a great job. Looks like your truck. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

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