How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 47 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JohnC · 03-20-2009, 05:54 PM

My plan is first and foremost to get it lowered. Way too tall!!!!

I'm trying to decide now which wheel size to go with 18's or 20's, and what way to lower it. I was thinking 2" front and rear, but I may go lower and use 18's Then other than that a 350 engine and little things here and there.

ragekage18 · 03-22-2009, 05:52 PM

Here is mine. need a paint job interior is in excelent shape though. want to lower it and gets some new wheels too.

JohnC · 03-23-2009, 08:24 AM

That's a nice color combo. I always liked the two tones in these style of trucks.

ragekage18 · 03-23-2009, 08:38 AM

thanks, going to keep it the same colors when i get it repainted. you dont see thosse old colors around anymore

magwakeenercew2jh · 03-23-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeAnimal

SBTork it is orange rhino liner. So it does look kinda flat. The previous owner had that done to the truck but I think I am going to change it to regular flat orange with some pinstriping. Check out my build thread. "OrangeAnimal" For more.

Great thing about these trucks is that we all get to make 'em our own. Maybe completely stock re-do. maybe orange Rhino-Liner.

That said, here's what I'd do to that fine truck: a few little chrome bolts and washers to fill the spaces left by the headlight housings, switch out the mirrors to black sports, call it done. Nice, nice truck.

If it was subtle enough, I might go for a small amount of pinstripe over that orange. Maybe one shade darker than the color that's on her now.

I don't really know what I'm gonna do with this '83 (it's also a '74 and a '63)...But a de-chroming has already started. First, I put in the Blazer leather rear seats. Next, I installed 40 Flowmasters and the ceramic coated Headman headers. Today, I did "electrical plumbing" for the Holley FI....Working backwards, as usual!!!!

JohnC · 03-24-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Great thing about these trucks is that we all get to make 'em our own. Maybe completely stockre-do...

I agree 100%, and everyone likes to see all the different ideas that each other has. I've been on some boards that really cater to a certain style or idea. This board is so open and embraces new ideas, and old styles alike!

3r!c84 · 04-03-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Here's my beast. Just bought it last week.

is there a stock color combo like that but opposite? sliver and blue?

Tony_SS · 04-05-2009, 04:38 PM

Here's my 86 so far...

**Palf70Step** · 04-05-2009, 05:14 PM

Nice clean 86 you have there Tony.

JohnC · 04-05-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

is there a stock color combo like that but opposite? sliver and blue?

I've seen a silver with a darker blue middle, but not the light blue.

3r!c84 · 04-05-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

I've seen a silver with a darker blue middle, but not the light blue.

yea my truck says its 2tone,sliver and blue,but idk what was sliver and what was blue,the truck is all sliver now amd ive lookd under every thing and dont see any blue...?

mapatch · 04-08-2009, 10:48 PM

i will sonn be contributing to this thread!

*78 Chevyrado* · 04-09-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony_SS

Here's my 86 so far...

What size tires you got on there TonySS? They look just right.

grinch4om · 04-09-2009, 07:18 AM

very nice!

JohnC · 04-09-2009, 07:52 AM

That is a nice truck. Just nice and clean!

Tech_Ed88 · 04-09-2009, 10:05 PM

Here is a pic of my truck. It is an 87 GMC. It's all original and the interior is clean an in great shape.

Fresh coat of paint and some new tires and It'll be sweet again.....

JohnC · 04-10-2009, 06:18 PM

Nice truck, and heck of a weather change!

Tech_Ed88 · 04-10-2009, 09:07 PM

Thanks.... and the weather in PA during April is very unpredictable...
70 one day and snow the next...... even a quick snow shower in the morning while taking pics..... lol

Tech_Ed88 · 04-10-2009, 09:10 PM

I just got my first estimate on painting it...... to change the color to black.... remove all of the trim and molding and smooth the fenders and paint it one solid color..... My buddy is against it though... he likes the classic look....

watahyahknow · 04-10-2009, 10:49 PM

the white is a better colour if it comes to prep .
the gloss black show any blemish in the sheetmetal and prepwork no matter how small the white covers them up a lot better .
try to get a quote for the lighter colour i think you be suprized at the pricedifference when it includes the bodywork

bumslie75 · 04-11-2009, 02:19 AM

here is my new 87

JohnC · 04-11-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tech_Ed88

Thanks.... and the weather in PA during April is very unpredictable...
70 one day and snow the next...... even a quick snow shower in the morning while taking pics..... lol

Yeah Oklahoma is the same way!

Bumslie 87. Looks like a nice truck. Any pics of the interior and engine?

SLEEPY Perez · 04-11-2009, 07:59 PM

86 C-10 on 24's.

bumslie75 · 04-12-2009, 12:31 AM

Thanks I will post some interior and engine shots tomorrow

Tony_SS · 04-12-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

What size tires you got on there TonySS? They look just right.

31x10.50's thanks!

03-20-2009, 05:54 PM	#1151
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds My plan is first and foremost to get it lowered. Way too tall!!!! I'm trying to decide now which wheel size to go with 18's or 20's, and what way to lower it. I was thinking 2" front and rear, but I may go lower and use 18's Then other than that a 350 engine and little things here and there.

03-22-2009, 05:52 PM	#1152
ragekage18 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marietta Ohio Posts: 17	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here is mine. need a paint job interior is in excelent shape though. want to lower it and gets some new wheels too. Attached Images

03-23-2009, 08:24 AM	#1153
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds That's a nice color combo. I always liked the two tones in these style of trucks.

03-23-2009, 08:38 AM	#1154
ragekage18 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marietta Ohio Posts: 17	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds thanks, going to keep it the same colors when i get it repainted. you dont see thosse old colors around anymore

04-05-2009, 04:38 PM	#1158
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here's my 86 so far...

04-05-2009, 05:14 PM	#1159
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,108	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Nice clean 86 you have there Tony. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-08-2009, 10:48 PM	#1162
mapatch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 9	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds i will sonn be contributing to this thread!

04-09-2009, 07:18 AM	#1164
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds very nice!

04-09-2009, 07:52 AM	#1165
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds That is a nice truck. Just nice and clean!

04-09-2009, 10:05 PM	#1166
Tech_Ed88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 41	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here is a pic of my truck. It is an 87 GMC. It's all original and the interior is clean an in great shape. Fresh coat of paint and some new tires and It'll be sweet again.....

04-10-2009, 06:18 PM	#1167
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Nice truck, and heck of a weather change!

04-10-2009, 09:07 PM	#1168
Tech_Ed88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 41	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Thanks.... and the weather in PA during April is very unpredictable... 70 one day and snow the next...... even a quick snow shower in the morning while taking pics..... lol

04-10-2009, 09:10 PM	#1169
Tech_Ed88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 41	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I just got my first estimate on painting it...... to change the color to black.... remove all of the trim and molding and smooth the fenders and paint it one solid color..... My buddy is against it though... he likes the classic look....

04-10-2009, 10:49 PM	#1170
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds the white is a better colour if it comes to prep . the gloss black show any blemish in the sheetmetal and prepwork no matter how small the white covers them up a lot better . try to get a quote for the lighter colour i think you be suprized at the pricedifference when it includes the bodywork __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

04-11-2009, 02:19 AM	#1171
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds here is my new 87 Attached Images



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04-11-2009, 07:59 PM	#1173
SLEEPY Perez Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 17	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds 86 C-10 on 24's. Attached Images

04-12-2009, 12:31 AM	#1174
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Thanks I will post some interior and engine shots tomorrow

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