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

85sqbdy · 03-15-2009, 05:56 PM

did the suburban front clip conversion.

jchav62 · 03-16-2009, 10:57 AM

Here's some updated pics of my '73. I'll be starting on the interior next...

zrated94 · 03-16-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LpStreetKing

wow that looks awesome how much did the guages cost you? those would look awesome in my 83'

Speedo was about $196
Eletronic sensor $65 (for Speedo)
Tach was about $161
Mech Oil Press $62
Volt was about $46
Fuel (90ohm) $49
Temp was about $46
All prices are approx. All my reciets are in storage. All Gauges come with Bulbs and bulb harness, red and green bulb covers and mounting hardware. Blue LED bulbs were $2 each. Need 8 of them. 2 each for 5" speedo and tach, 1 for the 2 5/8 gauges. Make shure you get right sensor for the transmission. There's 3 different ones I think. Hope that helps. I bought all this stuff over a 2 month period.

bigblock73 · 03-17-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

The title says 1989
This is what it looks like after the new front end.

That isn't a 73-87...wrong forum.

57ToyBox · 03-17-2009, 10:37 AM

Wow !!! sorry
Maybe admin can delete it. I'll repost next door.
again sorry.

OrangeAnimal · 03-18-2009, 12:23 PM

Mine can also be seen in the builds section but here is you go.

"OrangeAnimal"

SBTork · 03-18-2009, 12:34 PM

is that flat orange? I think I may need to see more pictures of that truck

OrangeAnimal · 03-19-2009, 12:14 PM

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.

JohnC · 03-19-2009, 03:54 PM

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

kevinmfduane · 03-19-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

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

nice, truck, what are your plans for it?

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!

03-15-2009, 05:56 PM	#1151
85sqbdy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange,Texas Posts: 99	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds did the suburban front clip conversion. __________________ if it ain't broke, fix it until it is.

03-16-2009, 10:57 AM	#1152
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here's some updated pics of my '73. I'll be starting on the interior next... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-17-2009, 10:37 AM	#1155
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Wow !!! sorry Maybe admin can delete it. I'll repost next door. again sorry.

03-18-2009, 12:23 PM	#1156
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Mine can also be seen in the builds section but here is you go. "OrangeAnimal" __________________ 82 Chevy SWB "OrangeAnimal" Lot of Goodies! Sold 93 GMC 1500 "Angry Red" 383 TBI Powered Fun! 300hp/410ft.lbs. 09 Yaris wife's daily.

03-18-2009, 12:34 PM	#1157
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds is that flat orange? I think I may need to see more pictures of that truck __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

03-19-2009, 12:14 PM	#1158
OrangeAnimal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 702	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds 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. __________________ 82 Chevy SWB "OrangeAnimal" Lot of Goodies! Sold 93 GMC 1500 "Angry Red" 383 TBI Powered Fun! 300hp/410ft.lbs. 09 Yaris wife's daily.

03-19-2009, 03:54 PM	#1159
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here's my beast. Just bought it last week. Attached Images

03-20-2009, 05:54 PM	#1161
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	#1162
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	#1163
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	#1164
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	#1168
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	#1169
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	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	#1172
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	#1174
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!



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04-09-2009, 07:52 AM	#1175
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!

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