How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 63 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pokethesmot · 08-10-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

keep the old,old

im with you on that one

menace121978 · 08-10-2009, 06:34 AM

good looking trucks guys!!

Scootin 81 C20 · 08-16-2009, 11:33 AM

Here's a truck that has been running around my area for the past year or so. I finally was able to snap some pics and talk to the owner. I'm not sure of the year, but it's a nice truck. It's equipped with a 350 with a 4 speed. It's got 3:11 in the axle, which is also a Posi unit. I told him that if he ever decides to sell it, let me know. BTW, check out how he did his rallys.

JohnC · 08-16-2009, 12:05 PM

That's a pretty sharp truck. Not too wild about the thing behind the cab. Those rallies are different. Cool touch.

bigblock73 · 08-17-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

That's a pretty sharp truck. Not too wild about the thing behind the cab. Those rallies are different. Cool touch.

That "thing" is a Lund Racerback. I used to make those years ago when I was employed by Lund Industries. They also made side steps, regualr cab fairings, cab visors, HL/TL covers...and a whole slew of fiberglass bolt on parts that were all the rage in the 90's.

JohnC · 08-18-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

That "thing" is a Lund Racerback. I used to make those years ago when I was employed by Lund Industries. They also made side steps, regualr cab fairings, cab visors, HL/TL covers...and a whole slew of fiberglass bolt on parts that were all the rage in the 90's.

So your the one to blame. :haha; Just kidding.

bigbadjohn84 · 08-18-2009, 12:27 PM

bigblock73 · 08-18-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

So your the one to blame. :haha; Just kidding.

Partial blame at best. Hey, back then like I said, they were the rage. Today, not so much.

Most trends come and go.

watahyahknow · 08-16-2009, 02:19 PM

the thing behind the back prolly used to hold some extra seats backed against the wall of the cab...... i seen it a long time ago in some trucking magazine

78BO · 08-16-2009, 10:48 PM

Here some updated pictures for you. 3/4 drop and new rubbers 255-60-15 front and 275-60-15s rear. I can't make up my mind on what wheels to buy so for now I'll keep the old ones. I might take out a leaf, not sure yet.

3r!c84 · 08-16-2009, 11:35 PM

like the racked look!

y not go lower in the back

Orange77 · 08-17-2009, 12:47 AM

second that you should level it out or lower the amount of rack

BIG KRIS · 08-17-2009, 05:19 AM

KEEP THE RAKE BUT COME DOWN A LIL BIT MORE!

78BO · 08-17-2009, 07:45 AM

I actually want to drop it 1 or 2 inchs in the rear. IF I take out spring, which one do you take out? I still want to be able to haul things in it.

3r!c84 · 08-17-2009, 09:38 AM

you shoulda did a flip kit on it.not the hanger and shakels,

78BO · 08-17-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

you shoulda did a flip kit on it.not the hanger and shakels,

SHUT UP!!

I was thinking the same thing lol. But I still want to be able to haul hay in the bed. I don't trust those u-bolts hold that much.

watahyahknow · 08-18-2009, 07:36 AM

like the stockcar style wheels under it
if you want to do an engine swap down the road you might want to look into nox for this engine

KQQL IT · 08-18-2009, 10:00 PM

Then come back again... In that case i hope not

bigbadjohn84 · 08-19-2009, 07:37 AM

I think they should stay gone.. like the mullet.. lol

JohnC · 08-19-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbadjohn84

I think they should stay gone.. like the mullet.. lol

That is a great comparison. They are the mullets of trucks.

fiddy9apache · 08-19-2009, 05:24 PM

here is one of the many square bodys ive owned, i miss this truck

thump16 · 08-19-2009, 05:27 PM

That looks exactly like the one for sale here in Georgia.

LiveAnimals · 08-19-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fiddy9apache

here is one of the many square bodys ive owned, i miss this truck

What was done to get that stance, whats the tire size?

Truck looks awsome

chuckthetruck · 08-20-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fiddy9apache

here is one of the many square bodys ive owned, i miss this truck

This is the exact truck that I own. Same paint scheme and everything. Mine is not that low though.

69face · 08-21-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fiddy9apache

here is one of the many square bodys ive owned, i miss this truck

dude! can i have your trailer with the wheels of course? nice truck and trailer!

08-10-2009, 06:34 AM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds good looking trucks guys!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-16-2009, 11:33 AM	#3
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here's a truck that has been running around my area for the past year or so. I finally was able to snap some pics and talk to the owner. I'm not sure of the year, but it's a nice truck. It's equipped with a 350 with a 4 speed. It's got 3:11 in the axle, which is also a Posi unit. I told him that if he ever decides to sell it, let me know. BTW, check out how he did his rallys. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

08-16-2009, 12:05 PM	#4
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 pretty sharp truck. Not too wild about the thing behind the cab. Those rallies are different. Cool touch.

08-18-2009, 12:27 PM	#7
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

08-16-2009, 02:19 PM	#9
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 thing behind the back prolly used to hold some extra seats backed against the wall of the cab...... i seen it a long time ago in some trucking magazine __________________ 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

08-16-2009, 10:48 PM	#10
78BO Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 531	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here some updated pictures for you. 3/4 drop and new rubbers 255-60-15 front and 275-60-15s rear. I can't make up my mind on what wheels to buy so for now I'll keep the old ones. I might take out a leaf, not sure yet. Attached Images __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Bonanza, 405hp/440tq 383, tweeked Th350. http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1116781152

08-16-2009, 11:35 PM	#11
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds like the racked look! y not go lower in the back __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-17-2009, 12:47 AM	#12
Orange77 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 184	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds second that you should level it out or lower the amount of rack

08-17-2009, 05:19 AM	#13
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds KEEP THE RAKE BUT COME DOWN A LIL BIT MORE!

08-17-2009, 07:45 AM	#14
78BO Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 531	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I actually want to drop it 1 or 2 inchs in the rear. IF I take out spring, which one do you take out? I still want to be able to haul things in it. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Bonanza, 405hp/440tq 383, tweeked Th350. http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1116781152

08-17-2009, 09:38 AM	#15
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds you shoulda did a flip kit on it.not the hanger and shakels, __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-18-2009, 07:36 AM	#17
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds like the stockcar style wheels under it if you want to do an engine swap down the road you might want to look into nox for this engine __________________ 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

08-18-2009, 10:00 PM	#18
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,322	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Then come back again... In that case i hope not

08-19-2009, 07:37 AM	#19
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I think they should stay gone.. like the mullet.. lol

08-19-2009, 05:24 PM	#21
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds here is one of the many square bodys ive owned, i miss this truck



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08-19-2009, 05:27 PM	#22
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds That looks exactly like the one for sale here in Georgia.

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