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cscttmllr · 10-10-2011, 12:16 PM

Thanks y5mgisi!!
I picked it up for 2500 (pretty good deal I think) lots of plans for it blah blah blah, similar color scheme to yours I think? I think I am going to paint it back same colors only use tinted primer for the "cost effective" satin look??

Your41Plague12 · 10-10-2011, 01:27 PM

I love the two tone brown and buckskin! Forget flat black, that just looks classy. That's my two cents

WarBeard · 10-10-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

I love the two tone brown and buckskin! Forget flat black, that just looks classy. That's my two cents

Motodrew · 10-10-2011, 07:44 PM

I'm now the owner of this '85 Silverado. I was quite please with the condition that this truck is still in. I'm looking forward to cleaning it up and restoring it to my standards over the next year. This forum has already been a great help on gaining information and data!

Miller92 · 10-10-2011, 11:43 PM

cscttmllr that sir is one of the most beautiful trucks I've seen! I LOVE flatbeds but haven't seen many that look good with the single wheels in the back. Is that a homemade flatbed or did you buy it for the truck? Again, killer truck man!

Miller92 · 10-10-2011, 11:46 PM

Motodrew that truck already looks restored! Thats an awesome ride man, I'd love to find one like that.

cscttmllr · 10-11-2011, 11:25 AM

Miller92, I understand it was a flatbed for a dually but my neighbor (whom I bought it from) cut it down to fit a single axle. If you look you can see where it is slightly bowed from front to back where it got too hot when he was cutting it with a torch. And thanks for the compliments!

I had been trying to buy it since I first saw it when he moved in down the road. Finally talked him out of it and REALLY love the old truck.

And Your41Plague12, sorry there was some confusion. I did not mean I wanted to paint it flat back. Wanted to paint it flat brown and buckskin. Wouldn't make much sense to put a nice paint job on a truck that stays in the woods. Figured I'd get primer tinted to match original colors then just touch it up as needed??? That's the plan for now??

Motodrew · 10-11-2011, 06:31 PM

Could have been all them dry pine needles that caused the fire!

Miller92 · 10-11-2011, 07:26 PM

lol no it was clean when the fire happened. I drove from Houston to Ft. Worth for a wedding and this happened on my way back. I had put bout 600 miles on it in 3 days. The pine needles are cause its been sitting under our big trees for 2 months now.

lsx440 · 10-11-2011, 09:37 PM

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1985-GMC · 10-12-2011, 12:06 AM

Nice!!!

Got Smoke? · 10-12-2011, 06:56 PM

I'll throw in a couple of pictures of my 79 K20.

Couple months ago with my old 35x12.50's

Current state with 285 BFG's, think I'm gonna dig out my old stock wheels and bow tie hubcabs and swap them over this weekend. I don't like the looks of the black wheels.

Omar999 · 10-14-2011, 02:13 AM

Hi there,From Saudi Arabia - Dammam city, Its my pleasure to dedicate my car pictures GMC-1974 pick up.

WarBeard · 10-14-2011, 09:57 PM

Repost your pictures. They did not show up!

Welcome to the site!

Omar999 · 10-16-2011, 04:43 AM

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Repost your pictures. They did not show up!

Welcome to the site!

what about now...

bnoon · 01-08-2014, 10:08 PM

Project Mr. Green Jeans. '74 GMC Super 1500. 89K original miles on the original 350 converted to dual fuel gas/LP.

KevinCowTown · 01-09-2014, 12:03 AM

The keen observer may spot a Timmy's cup on the Dashboard...

And the reason why I'll never own a 2WD (hint: it's 'cause of all the stupid @#$&ing snow!)

mud.man.rj · 01-09-2014, 01:27 AM

Looks solid, I agree on the stupid snow and having a 4wd, especially up here.

86Eric · 01-09-2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinCowTown

The keen observer may spot a Timmy's cup on the Dashboard...

And the reason why I'll never own a 2WD (hint: it's 'cause of all the stupid @#$&ing snow!)

Looks great. What does the interiror look like?

KevinCowTown · 01-09-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 86Eric

Looks great. What does the interiror look like?

Pretty good. There's a small tear in the seat (separation, really, from the seat bottom to the seat side) where the driver's been dragging his ass in an out for thirty years. Carpet is good. Dash has a couple of fine cracks. I was trying to polish out some white spots on the "brushed stainless" display inlay and I made things a bit worse.

75gmc454 · 10-15-2011, 10:08 PM

Here is my 76 silverado. It is a big ten with a 454. All original but it needs a paint job and the chrome bumpers put back on.

1985-GMC · 10-17-2011, 11:23 PM

^ X2 again the sport looks awesome! Great job!

J Knight · 10-17-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by y5mgisi

looks amazing!

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Originally Posted by 1985-gmc

^ x2 again the sport looks awesome! Great job!

x3!!

919cw313 · 10-20-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

x3!!

x4.

I want one when I grow up!

kenworth47 · 10-24-2011, 12:18 AM

got my first vehicle last sunday, 86 chevy. its little newer then i wanted but i couldent resist the price considering the shape its in.

10-10-2011, 12:16 PM	#1
cscttmllr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West TN Posts: 4	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Thanks y5mgisi!! I picked it up for 2500 (pretty good deal I think) lots of plans for it blah blah blah, similar color scheme to yours I think? I think I am going to paint it back same colors only use tinted primer for the "cost effective" satin look?? Attached Images __________________ 81 K10 with K20 axles - Flat bed Farm Truck

10-10-2011, 01:27 PM	#2
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I love the two tone brown and buckskin! Forget flat black, that just looks classy. That's my two cents __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-10-2011, 07:44 PM	#4
Motodrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 38	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I'm now the owner of this '85 Silverado. I was quite please with the condition that this truck is still in. I'm looking forward to cleaning it up and restoring it to my standards over the next year. This forum has already been a great help on gaining information and data! Attached Images

10-10-2011, 11:43 PM	#5
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? cscttmllr that sir is one of the most beautiful trucks I've seen! I LOVE flatbeds but haven't seen many that look good with the single wheels in the back. Is that a homemade flatbed or did you buy it for the truck? Again, killer truck man!

10-10-2011, 11:46 PM	#6
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Motodrew that truck already looks restored! Thats an awesome ride man, I'd love to find one like that.

10-11-2011, 11:25 AM	#7
cscttmllr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West TN Posts: 4	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Miller92, I understand it was a flatbed for a dually but my neighbor (whom I bought it from) cut it down to fit a single axle. If you look you can see where it is slightly bowed from front to back where it got too hot when he was cutting it with a torch. And thanks for the compliments! I had been trying to buy it since I first saw it when he moved in down the road. Finally talked him out of it and REALLY love the old truck. And Your41Plague12, sorry there was some confusion. I did not mean I wanted to paint it flat back. Wanted to paint it flat brown and buckskin. Wouldn't make much sense to put a nice paint job on a truck that stays in the woods. Figured I'd get primer tinted to match original colors then just touch it up as needed??? That's the plan for now?? __________________ 81 K10 with K20 axles - Flat bed Farm Truck

10-11-2011, 06:31 PM	#8
Motodrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 38	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Could have been all them dry pine needles that caused the fire! __________________ '85 Silverado, 4x4, SB 350. Keep them beavers grinnin' and them wheels a spinnin'!

10-11-2011, 07:26 PM	#9
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? lol no it was clean when the fire happened. I drove from Houston to Ft. Worth for a wedding and this happened on my way back. I had put bout 600 miles on it in 3 days. The pine needles are cause its been sitting under our big trees for 2 months now.

10-11-2011, 09:37 PM	#10
lsx440 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 44114 Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

10-12-2011, 12:06 AM	#11
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Nice!!! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-12-2011, 06:56 PM	#12
Got Smoke? Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bethpage TN Posts: 42	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I'll throw in a couple of pictures of my 79 K20. Couple months ago with my old 35x12.50's Current state with 285 BFG's, think I'm gonna dig out my old stock wheels and bow tie hubcabs and swap them over this weekend. I don't like the looks of the black wheels. __________________ 97 Dodge 2500 12V NV4500... way to much to list. 79 Chevy K20 4" RC/37" GY OZ's 350/465/205.... restoration somewhere in the futue.... NEW: Project 88 Chevy R3500 3+3 / 88 V3500 3+3 combing two to make one....

10-14-2011, 02:13 AM	#13
Omar999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OH.44202 Posts: 213	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Hi there,From Saudi Arabia - Dammam city, Its my pleasure to dedicate my car pictures GMC-1974 pick up.

10-14-2011, 09:57 PM	#14
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Repost your pictures. They did not show up! Welcome to the site! __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

01-08-2014, 10:08 PM	#16
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Project Mr. Green Jeans. '74 GMC Super 1500. 89K original miles on the original 350 converted to dual fuel gas/LP. Attached Images __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

01-09-2014, 12:03 AM	#17
KevinCowTown Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 31	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? The keen observer may spot a Timmy's cup on the Dashboard... And the reason why I'll never own a 2WD (hint: it's 'cause of all the stupid @#$&ing snow!) __________________ 1985 GMC K2500 Sierra Classic / 350cid / TH400 Auto



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01-09-2014, 01:27 AM	#18
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Looks solid, I agree on the stupid snow and having a 4wd, especially up here. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

10-15-2011, 10:08 PM	#21
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Here is my 76 silverado. It is a big ten with a 454. All original but it needs a paint job and the chrome bumpers put back on.

10-17-2011, 11:23 PM	#22
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? ^ X2 again the sport looks awesome! Great job! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-24-2011, 12:18 AM	#25
kenworth47 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Altona Manitoba Canada Posts: 40	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? got my first vehicle last sunday, 86 chevy. its little newer then i wanted but i couldent resist the price considering the shape its in.

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