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RFOX · 03-27-2011, 06:42 PM

Here is my 1997 dually

dragginmetal · 04-02-2011, 11:06 AM

This is good thread. I think it should be a sticky like the part2 thread. What yall think?

1badgmc · 04-02-2011, 11:15 AM

It was a sticky. Part II is its sticky replacement.

dragginmetal · 04-02-2011, 11:57 AM

My bad. Just went back and reread the 1st post of part2.

cwbontheyfz · 04-03-2011, 05:53 PM

DannyK · 04-04-2011, 12:38 PM

Hittin' the lake.

scotts62 · 04-04-2011, 04:54 PM

Nice rig you have there

BHBurban · 04-11-2011, 02:38 PM

That's cool. A survivor. I say keep the original quad sealed beams and keep the originality. Everyone updates the grilles and lights, and you can't tell the newer trucks from the older ones.

Just my .02

skrach · 04-11-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BHBurban

That's cool. A survivor. I say keep the original quad sealed beams and keep the originality. Everyone updates the grilles and lights, and you can't tell the newer trucks from the older ones.

Just my .02

Thanks yeah It is a survivor. I love the quad sealed beam head lights. they have a euro style at lmc truck id like to change them to. they are direct replacments. I want to update it a touch but I want to basically keep it looking like it does now.

Maybe I will keep the bottom lens the stock one but change the uppers to the euro lens like this:

ccreddell · 04-11-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BHBurban

Everyone updates the grilles and lights, and you can't tell the newer trucks from the older ones.

Thats kinda the idea........

1badgmc · 04-11-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ccreddell

Thats kinda the idea........

As much as I love the '94-'98 GMC grille, it's refreshing to see a truck that's been customized, but still has the '88-'93 grille.

**Boog** · 04-11-2011, 10:44 PM

I can see how the dark gray would more or less blend in and get lost. Bright white however is cleeannnn. I agree it needs a wheel update. Some shinded up 5 spokes will do it good. Nice history to go with it. You've got some paper and pics to go with that? It will add to the truck.

BHBurban · 04-15-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ccreddell

Thats kinda the idea........

I know I've done it myself.

89chevsj · 04-12-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BHBurban

That's cool. A survivor. I say keep the original quad sealed beams and keep the originality. Everyone updates the grilles and lights, and you can't tell the newer trucks from the older ones.

Just my .02

I'm not a big fan of the quad beams. not enough light and look pretty stone age. however the front clip off my 88 is hanging in my highschool. with 2 0 0 9 one number in each headlamp. but i will never update to a 94-98 grille theres no point.

skrach · 04-12-2011, 12:17 PM

Yeah a new wheel combo will be in the future someday.
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knightowl73 · 04-16-2011, 01:31 AM

ok where do you find the kit to delete the step part of the bed in the rear like on the grabber blue stepper with the caddy clip? do they make it for front and rear? ive seen this before but for s10's so i figure its a kit.

1badgmc · 04-16-2011, 06:59 AM

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ok where do you find the kit to delete the step part of the bed in the rear like on the grabber blue stepper with the caddy clip?

It's not Grabber Blue, but...

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Originally Posted by BHBurban

East coast customs used to make the step shaver kit, but they are not around anymore. From what I hear, guys have been able to find someone seliing a knockoff of them on Ebay.

eBay is pretty much your only option. I've heard the quality of that kit isn't quite up to the East Coast Customs kit, but beggars can't be choosers.

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do they make it for front and rear?

I've never seen a kit for the front steps, although I have seen a couple trucks with the front steps shaved. It looked like poo. The front steps are the only thing to bring the lines of the cab and bed together and when you shave those steps, you lose that connection.

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ive seen this before but for s10's so i figure its a kit.

S10 kits are still relatively easy to come by. S10 kits are also bolt-on whereas these kits for the fullsize require a lot of fiberglass work.

dragginmetal · 04-16-2011, 08:59 AM

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do they make it for front and rear? ive seen this before but for s10's so i figure its a kit.

No one makes the front step kit. What you have to do is use the stepside bed floor and put fleetside panels, with dually fenders on it. I have some pics of a fullsize, ill try to find them.

dragginmetal · 04-16-2011, 10:06 AM

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Well this isn't the truck i was thinking of, but this one looks close.

ChevLoRay · 04-16-2011, 01:01 PM

Changed wheels/tires last month. An older picture had a suggestion that I get rid of the tailpipe that ran behind the right rear tire. I had that done a couple years ago. Here's two pics...one as it was when I got it from my youngest son and put the wheels he had bought in '01 on it, and the second is how it looked on Thursday. I'm still adjusting to the look of the new wheels, but I am overwhelmed by the numbers of positive comments I have gotten for such a simple change.

dragginmetal · 04-16-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Changed wheels/tires last month. An older picture had a suggestion that I get rid of the tailpipe that ran behind the right rear tire. I had that done a couple years ago. Here's two pics...one as it was when I got it from my youngest son and put the wheels he had bought in '01 on it, and the second is how it looked on Thursday. I'm still adjusting to the look of the new wheels, but I am overwhelmed by the numbers of positive comments I have gotten for such a simple change.

Truck looks good. The new wheels give it a hot rod feel.

Chevy-Art · 07-15-2011, 09:32 PM

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Changed wheels/tires last month. I'm still adjusting to the look of the new wheels, but I am overwhelmed by the numbers of positive comments I have gotten for such a simple change.

Awesome wheels, what kind and size are they?

wiggins · 04-16-2011, 01:33 PM

Never seen one, but me likes!

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Well this isn't the truck i was thinking of, but this one looks close.

1badgmc · 04-17-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dragginmetal

No one makes the front step kit. What you have to do is use the stepside bed floor and put fleetside panels, with dually fenders on it. I have some pics of a fullsize, ill try to find them.

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Well this isn't the truck i was thinking of, but this one looks close.

Just like that one, none of the ones I've seen with shaved front steps were done using fleetside bedsides and dually fenders. They all used the sportside bed and just fabbed the new pieces.

dragginmetal · 04-17-2011, 03:06 PM

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Just like that one

Thats right, thats why i said it "LOOKS CLOSE". I couldnt find any pics of the one i was thinking of. ......I'll stand corrected till i find my pics.

03-27-2011, 06:42 PM	#1
RFOX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: asheville nc Posts: 95	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks Here is my 1997 dually Attached Images __________________ 1997 CHEVY K3500 DUALLY 454 (SOLD) 1982 GMC JIMMY 2WD 350 (SOLD) 1994 TOYOTA 4X4 4 BANGER (SOLD) 1985 SILVERADO 2WD 400sb(SOLD) 1993 CREW DUALLY 500 CADILLAC (SOLD) 1989 C1500 GMC SEIRRA 350 Last edited by RFOX; 03-27-2011 at 06:44 PM.

04-02-2011, 11:06 AM	#2
dragginmetal here, just not logged in Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tx Posts: 1,011	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks This is good thread. I think it should be a sticky like the part2 thread. What yall think? __________________ Mike 88 GMC "GOT BORED" several truck pics a few '88-'98 pics more pics

04-02-2011, 11:15 AM	#3
1badgmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 3,153	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks It was a sticky. Part II is its sticky replacement. __________________ '91 GMC RC Sportside '98 Chevy Suburban '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

04-02-2011, 11:57 AM	#4
dragginmetal here, just not logged in Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tx Posts: 1,011	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks My bad. Just went back and reread the 1st post of part2. __________________ Mike 88 GMC "GOT BORED" several truck pics a few '88-'98 pics more pics

04-03-2011, 05:53 PM	#5
cwbontheyfz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: reedley ca Posts: 1	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks __________________ Cali White Boy Last edited by cwbontheyfz; 04-03-2011 at 06:08 PM.

04-04-2011, 12:38 PM	#6
DannyK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rogers, Ar. Posts: 65	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks Hittin' the lake. Attached Images __________________ '94 Chevy K1500 Ext.Cab/Short Z-71 4x4 350 TBI/4L60E (my tow rig)....and assorted other vehicles.

04-04-2011, 04:54 PM	#7
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks Nice rig you have there __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

04-11-2011, 02:38 PM	#8
BHBurban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: new york Posts: 88	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks That's cool. A survivor. I say keep the original quad sealed beams and keep the originality. Everyone updates the grilles and lights, and you can't tell the newer trucks from the older ones. Just my .02 __________________ "94 Suburban '89 Dually '00 Tahoe 88 shortbox Last edited by BHBurban; 04-11-2011 at 02:38 PM.

04-11-2011, 10:44 PM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,447	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks I can see how the dark gray would more or less blend in and get lost. Bright white however is cleeannnn. I agree it needs a wheel update. Some shinded up 5 spokes will do it good. Nice history to go with it. You've got some paper and pics to go with that? It will add to the truck. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-12-2011, 12:17 PM	#15
skrach Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san lorenzo ca Posts: 25	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks Yeah a new wheel combo will be in the future someday. Posted via Mobile Device

04-16-2011, 01:31 AM	#16
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks ok where do you find the kit to delete the step part of the bed in the rear like on the grabber blue stepper with the caddy clip? do they make it for front and rear? ive seen this before but for s10's so i figure its a kit. __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

04-16-2011, 10:06 AM	#19
dragginmetal here, just not logged in Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tx Posts: 1,011	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks Well this isn't the truck i was thinking of, but this one looks close. __________________ Mike 88 GMC "GOT BORED" several truck pics a few '88-'98 pics more pics

04-16-2011, 01:01 PM	#20
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Trucks Changed wheels/tires last month. An older picture had a suggestion that I get rid of the tailpipe that ran behind the right rear tire. I had that done a couple years ago. Here's two pics...one as it was when I got it from my youngest son and put the wheels he had bought in '01 on it, and the second is how it looked on Thursday. I'm still adjusting to the look of the new wheels, but I am overwhelmed by the numbers of positive comments I have gotten for such a simple change. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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