How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

[Orange77]

LOL indeed they are pretty damn nice. too bad those puppies run about 800 bucks before shipping. i wonder if they have to special order replacements?

[JohnC]

Captkaos has group buys that knock it down to about $675 I think.

[dooce]

Anybody know what the other set of wheels are on the yellow and white Hill's square are? In the first and last pics.

[texasfunk]

there is also another company that has them cheaper, i beleive either 599 or 699, no need for a group buy

[rustSpot]

onepieceproducts.com has them @ 695....

[spaseghost]

got the windows tinted yesterday. 5% all around. gettin my windshield replaced next week and im gonna do the strip on the top. i had my sun visor in, so it seems darker that it really is. i dont have an a/c compressor yet, so i had to drive 7 miles through town with the windows up, it was 90 outside...
with all you intelligent guys on here, you think i can buf my paint and get some gloss, is there some kind of special compound for it? or should i just get it painted, remember, im ghetto cheap!

[watahyahknow]

you could buff out the red paint with rubbing compound and a machine and get a nice result and a deeper red but one day in the sun and its back the way it was .
red isnt a verry strong colour pigment wize

[spaseghost]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

you could buff out the red paint with rubbing compound and a machine and get a nice result and a deeper red but one day in the sun and its back the way it was .
red isnt a verry strong colour pigment wize

bummer, i figured if i did anything it wouldnt last. guess ol maaco is sounding pretty good right now... thanks for the help!

[Scootin 81 C20]

spaseghost, I'm digging the tailgate decal. How much did it cost you for the tint? I'm wanting to get mine done, but would like a ballpark cost.

Thanks
Benjamin.

[78BO]

It's amazing what a little bit of elbow grease can do. There was a lot of oxidization on the truck, especially on the hood and top of the cab. With a LOT of compound and some water it took everything off but the rust.
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[78BO]

Originally Posted by spaseghost

got the windows tinted yesterday. 5% all around. gettin my windshield replaced next week and im gonna do the strip on the top. i had my sun visor in, so it seems darker that it really is. i dont have an a/c compressor yet, so i had to drive 7 miles through town with the windows up, it was 90 outside...
with all you intelligent guys on here, you think i can buf my paint and get some gloss, is there some kind of special compound for it? or should i just get it painted, remember, im ghetto cheap!

I hear you on the heat. The previous owner of mine took out the A/C because he couldn’t figure out why it wouldn’t work. I did, it was a short. Any ways, that’s why I haven’t done my window yet.
As for the shine. I got a pretty good shine out of mine. All I did was buy a cheap buffer and a tub of regular compound. Apply the compound as heavy as you want. Then once it dries get a spray bottle of water and spray the water on it while you buff it. Basically you are wet sanding it, just not a abrasive as it would be with actual sand paper. Once your done then put a coat of wax on it. For the money it comes out pretty good in my opinion. Plus if you’re cheap like me you can take the buffer back once you’re done.

[texasfunk]

love the tint! i want to go 5% all around on mine, but i dont want to get it cut by an a-hole cop! here are some new pics from the lake!

[3r!c84]

78BO. what kind of compound did u use?

my truck is the same its geting faded ,the paint is still there but lost allmost all of the clear.

[JohnC]

Texasfunk - The truck's looking good man!

[78BO]

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

78BO. what kind of compound did u use?

my truck is the same its geting faded ,the paint is still there but lost allmost all of the clear.

I use this, sorry about the picture size. Put it one heavy and and buff it slow. Make sure you use alot of water. You don't want to go through the paint, although I've never done that. I use to do this to my MR2 twice a year because it lost the clear coat. I did this for 4 years and never went through. Just make sure you was it after.

[78BO]

Originally Posted by texasfunk

love the tint! i want to go 5% all around on mine, but i dont want to get it cut by an a-hole cop! here are some new pics from the lake!

Hey nice drop. How much drop did you use?

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by 78BO

Hey nice drop. How much drop did you use?

cant be too certain, was dropeed when i got the truck, from what i see, its nothing but a 2 inch drop shackle in the back, and then the rest is melted springs, it has a horrible ride since the frame is sitting on the rearend, im going to replace it all soon with a 4/6 kit though

[cochino12]

Here is my newly painted swb cc

[Orange77]

5% is that legal where your from? lol i got stopped by a sheriff the 3rd day i had my truck and was given a repair order ticket and had 5 days to fix the tint lol the a-hole didnt even check the tint with the machine just guessed it was too dark. so went from limo tint to 35% and 35% doesnt do **** for 100+ degree weather out here in Arizona

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by Orange77

5% is that legal where your from? lol i got stopped by a sheriff the 3rd day i had my truck and was given a repair order ticket and had 5 days to fix the tint lol the a-hole didnt even check the tint with the machine just guessed it was too dark. so went from limo tint to 35% and 35% doesnt do **** for 100+ degree weather out here in Arizona

sounds similar to mine! had 5% and the trooper got a razor and cut out a piece to check, and said if i was going to keep the tint to never drive it with the windows up, like itd matter with a square missing! LOl

[jchav62]

Here's the latest of my '73...

15" Chrome baby moon wheels with BFG Radial T/A tires (245/60r15 front, 295/50r15 rear) with later model (90's) center caps.

[JohnC]

Like I stated in your build thread! Looks good Hoser!

[spaseghost]

scootin81c20 - the sticker is for my mother in law, she survived it thank god. the tint cost me $130, the guy owed me some favors so i got a deal. he guarantees it and the seams are flawless!

78bo - i think im gonna do that first before i get it painted, i can still see clear coat where the emblems and trim used to be. oh, and i love mr2's, if you need tuning help let me know. im a sucker for those yamaha built 3sgte's...

orange77 - no, 5% isnt legal, 27 % is. there also isnt emissions here either, ITS GRRRREAT! i have 20 on the wife's mustang and equinox and no problems yet, knock on wood. i dont drive like a dick hole, all the time, so no reason to pull me over!!

texasfunk - dude, im a sucker for the rally wheels... i was gonna put my dad's on from his frist gen camaro but they obviously dont fit. are they stock or aftermarket? how wide in the rear? i have 275's with some ugly ass AR wheels and i HATE them. i want 305's or wider in the rear but figure i need at least 10 wide for those

[Scootin 81 C20]

Thanks, I'm wanting to get mine tinted 5% on the rear and sides done in 35%. Sounds like I need to find a deal.

Thanks
Benjamin.

[bumslie75]

I bought mine with the tint so im not sure what the % is but its dark. I know its not a legal tent but got to love small towns and knowing all the cops on the force.