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Boost2Bags · 03-29-2017, 03:04 PM

Got mine back on the road

**GAc10boy** · 04-01-2017, 11:45 PM

Little '85 swb I just picked up last weekend. Dropped it this week and bolted up the torq thrusts. Went for a more classic hot rod look. Still much to do but not bad for 7 days of ownership.

Drop: (front) 2.5" spindle / 2" coil / drop shocks (rear) 5" flip kit / overload spring removed / drop shocks

Wheels/tires: (front) 17x8 / 245/55/17 (rear) 17x9.5 / 275/60/17

And yes, the old school bar grille has got to go! Needs a good detail/wheel polish too.

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UKNOWME · 04-01-2017, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Little '85 swb I just picked up last weekend. Dropped it this week and bolted up the torq thrusts. Went for a more classic hot rod look. Still much to do but not bad for 7 days of ownership.

Drop: (front) 2.5" spindle / 2" coil / drop shocks (rear) 5" flip kit / overload spring removed / drop shocks

Wheels/tires: (front) 17x8 / 245/55/17 (rear) 17x9.5 / 275/60/17

And yes, the old school billet grille has got to go! Needs a good detail/wheel polish too.

Before:

Looks nice! Not a Billet grille but I agree it needs to go. Throw a rear sport bumper on too.

87square · 04-02-2017, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Little '85 swb I just picked up last weekend. Dropped it this week and bolted up the torq thrusts. Went for a more classic hot rod look. Still much to do but not bad for 7 days of ownership.

Drop: (front) 2.5" spindle / 2" coil / drop shocks (rear) 5" flip kit / overload spring removed / drop shocks

Wheels/tires: (front) 17x8 / 245/55/17 (rear) 17x9.5 / 275/60/17

And yes, the old school billet grille has got to go! Needs a good detail/wheel polish too.

Before:

Bad ass man!!! Keep it up

**GAc10boy** · 04-02-2017, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

Looks nice! Not a Billet grille but I agree it needs to go. Throw a rear sport bumper on too.

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Originally Posted by 87square

Bad ass man!!! Keep it up

Thanks, guys! And yes, uknowme, I meant bar grille. Either way, hideous. Now if i could only get the repop grille to fit. Ugh!

**blownz** · 04-05-2017, 08:49 PM

82 GMC Pro Street 383 tunnel ram with t350.

mud.man.rj · 04-05-2017, 10:00 PM

Sweet truck...blownz.

Supersoaker · 04-06-2017, 07:58 AM

nice truck...blownz

like the tail gate pin's

Supersoaker · 04-06-2017, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by blownz

82 GMC Pro Street 383 tunnel ram with t350.

Blownz is Edgewater Restaurant still there ???

aggie91 · 04-06-2017, 09:54 AM

Robbie - That truck turned out nice. I agree that grille has to go...and that rear bumper. We have the some one on the rear of Henry, we are going to swap it for a suburban/blazer bumper once we find a good one.

**blownz** · 04-06-2017, 03:26 PM

The Edgewater Restaurant is still there and going strong! Some of the best crabcakes around.

**GAc10boy** · 04-06-2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Robbie - That truck turned out nice. I agree that grille has to go...and that rear bumper. We have the some one on the rear of Henry, we are going to swap it for a suburban/blazer bumper once we find a good one.

Thanks, Karl. I have an aftermarket grille with oem trim/bowtie but I can't get the grille to fit. Ugh! The sport bumper is next on my list, though i havent looked into the suburban/blazer bumper yet. The truck will get new trim and likely an LS that I have in my garage. I did order a set of 75-77 low back buckets and 81+ console for a mostly period correct look on the interior. I'm hoping they turn out well. Here's a more recent pic after it's been cleaned on a little:

**Advanced Design** · 04-06-2017, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Thanks, Karl. I have an aftermarket grille with oem trim/bowtie but I can't get the grille to fit. Ugh! The sport bumper is next on my list, though i havent looked into the suburban/blazer bumper yet. The truck will get new trim and likely an LS that I have in my garage. I did order a set of 75-77 low back buckets and 81+ console for a mostly period correct look on the interior. I'm hoping they turn out well. Here's a more recent pic after it's been cleaned on a little:

Great looking truck Robbie! Very nice find.

**GAc10boy** · 04-07-2017, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 3drburb

That is very nice.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Great looking truck Robbie! Very nice find.

Thank you both! It's coming together slowly but surely.

3drburb · 04-06-2017, 09:26 PM

That is very nice.

**GAc10boy** · 04-08-2017, 10:50 AM

Got the classic industries grille in with oem trim and bowtie in my '85. Much better.

beasst · 04-08-2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Got the classic industries grille in with oem trim and bowtie in my '85. Much better.

Looks really nice. I need to get a new grille and headlight bezels for mine.

Harley03joe · 04-26-2017, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Got the classic industries grille in with oem trim and bowtie in my '85. Much better.

ROBBIE
All You Need Now Is These LED Head Lights Got Them On E-Bay GOT TO LOVE E_BAY
Harley03joe

77whitenred · 04-28-2017, 09:33 AM

New to the forum but have been following for awhile. Got this truck last spring and have loved every second of it since. Many plans for the future but just want to enjoy it as is right now.

mud.man.rj · 04-28-2017, 08:43 PM

Tell us more on the whitenred 77, looks super clean.
Mudman.

77whitenred · 04-29-2017, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Tell us more on the whitenred 77, looks super clean.
Mudman.

As far as I know I am the third owner of this truck. I picked it up in Grand Rapids, MI last spring from the second owner. He was from Alabama and picked up the truck down there ~12 years prior. Still has original build sheet and title in the glove box. Before him it was a shop truck somewhere down there. Had 72,000 original miles on it when I purchased. 350/Th350 factory A/C truck heavy duty rear springs and step bumper. I will try to get some more pictures up soon. That was the only good picture I had of it at the time of posting. All I've done to it was a good tune up and a good hand buff job to get rid of all the oxidation. Have a newer dash going into this weekend out of a 79 Burb. Original was all cracked from being in the AL sun. Would like to go lower at some point but not too low. Planning on painting the red down the middle this year and then eventually clearing over the beautiful white patina paint.

julio_10 · 04-12-2017, 04:11 PM

Matt Man · 04-14-2017, 09:21 PM

Last time I will be seeing it blue.

OK83c10 · 05-06-2017, 08:44 PM

This 1983 C10 is a father/son project that has been a decade in the making. It started as my first truck in high school and is now in its final stages. It has a 350 crate with th350 transmission. Dropped 2.5/4 with western chassis drop spindles and drop leafs. It recently got a new paint job in GM victory red and we completely rebuilt the front end. It's been awesome spending time with the old man and learning paint/body work and all of the tricks and tips that come with years of experience.

mud.man.rj · 05-06-2017, 09:19 PM

Well it looks like the decade build was well worth it, super clean truck.
Mudman.

03-29-2017, 03:04 PM	#1
Boost2Bags Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 89	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Got mine back on the road Attached Images __________________ NEED TO BUY STREET TRUCKS ISSUES 1/08 5/09 1/12 PM ME IF YOU HAVE THEM 1978 C10 SWB bagged - PB Dropmember/ Kp cantilever 4-link 2017 Silverado CCSB LTZ Z71 Midnight edition 1950 Chevy 3100 5 window - all original

04-01-2017, 11:45 PM	#2
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Little '85 swb I just picked up last weekend. Dropped it this week and bolted up the torq thrusts. Went for a more classic hot rod look. Still much to do but not bad for 7 days of ownership. Drop: (front) 2.5" spindle / 2" coil / drop shocks (rear) 5" flip kit / overload spring removed / drop shocks Wheels/tires: (front) 17x8 / 245/55/17 (rear) 17x9.5 / 275/60/17 And yes, the old school bar grille has got to go! Needs a good detail/wheel polish too. Before: __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build Last edited by GAc10boy; 04-02-2017 at 01:21 PM.

04-05-2017, 08:49 PM	#6
blownz Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 183	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II 82 GMC Pro Street 383 tunnel ram with t350. Attached Images

04-05-2017, 10:00 PM	#7
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Sweet truck...blownz. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

04-06-2017, 07:58 AM	#8
Supersoaker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Littleton. NC Posts: 25	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II nice truck...blownz like the tail gate pin's

04-06-2017, 09:54 AM	#10
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Robbie - That truck turned out nice. I agree that grille has to go...and that rear bumper. We have the some one on the rear of Henry, we are going to swap it for a suburban/blazer bumper once we find a good one. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

04-06-2017, 03:26 PM	#11
blownz Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 183	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II The Edgewater Restaurant is still there and going strong! Some of the best crabcakes around.

04-06-2017, 09:26 PM	#15
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 850	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II That is very nice.

04-08-2017, 10:50 AM	#16
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Got the classic industries grille in with oem trim and bowtie in my '85. Much better. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

04-28-2017, 09:33 AM	#19
77whitenred Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: U.P. Posts: 4	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II New to the forum but have been following for awhile. Got this truck last spring and have loved every second of it since. Many plans for the future but just want to enjoy it as is right now. Attached Images

04-28-2017, 08:43 PM	#20
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Tell us more on the whitenred 77, looks super clean. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

04-12-2017, 04:11 PM	#22
julio_10 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Harlingen,tx Posts: 27	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

04-14-2017, 09:21 PM	#23
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Last time I will be seeing it blue. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

05-06-2017, 08:44 PM	#24
OK83c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II This 1983 C10 is a father/son project that has been a decade in the making. It started as my first truck in high school and is now in its final stages. It has a 350 crate with th350 transmission. Dropped 2.5/4 with western chassis drop spindles and drop leafs. It recently got a new paint job in GM victory red and we completely rebuilt the front end. It's been awesome spending time with the old man and learning paint/body work and all of the tricks and tips that come with years of experience. Attached Images Last edited by OK83c10; 05-06-2017 at 09:41 PM.

05-06-2017, 09:19 PM	#25
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II Well it looks like the decade build was well worth it, super clean truck. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.



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