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JWall · 10-20-2009, 08:04 PM

My Dad's 76...He's the original owner.

von guido · 10-21-2009, 02:50 PM

finally got around to lowering the rear of my truck a bit more. I originally had a 8 leaf pack and took 4 leafs out and put drop shackles. drove it like that for 2 years and a few weeks ago i put a 8 leaf pack back in took out the drop shackles for stockers. made my own flip kit and this is how it looks now

northern 85 · 10-21-2009, 06:26 PM

Nice job,it sits and looks very nice!

STOCKISH · 10-22-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by von guido

finally got around to lowering the rear of my truck a bit more. I originally had a 8 leaf pack and took 4 leafs out and put drop shackles. drove it like that for 2 years and a few weeks ago i put a 8 leaf pack back in took out the drop shackles for stockers. made my own flip kit and this is how it looks now

I love that color. Very nice truck indeed.

JohnC · 10-22-2009, 08:21 AM

JWall thanks for posting the pics of your dad's truck. That is one sharp truck, and the original owner to boot. Nice!!!

Von Guido that's a nice looking truck too.

spaseghost · 10-20-2009, 08:29 PM

damn dude, thats pretty sweet. i dont care for the mirrors or dash but other wise that thing is freakin awesome!

northern 85 · 10-20-2009, 09:10 PM

jwall That is BEAUTIFULLLLLL!

bigblock73 · 10-20-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by spaseghost

damn dude, thats pretty sweet. i dont care for the mirrors or dash but other wise that thing is freakin awesome!

Your mirrors aren't much better.

spaseghost · 10-20-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Your mirrors aren't much better.

nostalgia my friend, im going era correct. would they be better if they werent peeling?

flamingbig10 · 10-20-2009, 09:48 PM

your dad got one sweet truck Jwall

STOCKISH · 10-20-2009, 10:21 PM

Beautiful. I love that truck.

**truckfan** · 10-20-2009, 10:30 PM

how did you get the tailgate band shining like that? nice truck

JWall · 10-21-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

how did you get the tailgate band shining like that? nice truck

He polished out all the factory trim. All the trim on the truck is the original brushed finished trim that he polished out to look more chrome than stainless.

**truckfan** · 10-21-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JWall

He polished out all the factory trim. All the trim on the truck is the original brushed finished trim that he polished out to look more chrome than stainless.

how did he polish it? there have been a lot of folks on here speculate as to how to shine aluminum trim. i assume he used a wheel, but could you please tell me what compound? it would be much appreciated. thanks

Sweet72Cheyenne10 · 10-20-2009, 10:45 PM

well guys, my 72 caught on fire on my way to school about a month ago

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=38896646
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=38896723
So now i have my new toy, Sally, a 1978 K10 SWB, 4" liftw/33x12.5x15's, 350+TH400+NP205
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907100
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907107
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907113
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907117

and i got no idea how to actually make the pictures show

watahyahknow · 10-21-2009, 11:56 AM

it does look well thought out it not too flashy , as chip foose likes to say : it looks like it came from the factory that way

watahyahknow · 10-21-2009, 08:12 PM

the ride mustve harshnd up now though 8 leaf where one ton springs i believe

LiveAnimals · 10-21-2009, 08:42 PM

Looks great Von

von guido · 10-23-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

the ride mustve harshnd up now though 8 leaf where one ton springs i believe

my truck actually came from the factory with an 8 leaf spring pack. its a firm ride but not bad.

team39763 · 10-24-2009, 05:52 PM

Here's mine. It's super dirty since we live on a dirty/dusty farm road. I still need to get the hood painted aswell as the front bumper. The lights on the grille will be behind the grille soon. I'm also planning to lower the front an inch or two after I fix the body alignment.

My wife and my inlaws say they actually like the white hood(it makes the truck stand out from the other two similar trucks in town), but I think it'll look more "complete" with the hood painted to match.

JohnC · 10-24-2009, 05:59 PM

Truck looks good. Yeah the white hood is different, but I'm with you it will look better when it's painted.

joe1982 · 10-22-2009, 09:11 AM

finally back from iraq, here are some new quick pics that i took.

3r!c84 · 10-22-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by joe1982

finally back from iraq, here are some new quick pics that i took.

welcome back man,glad you made it back
and whats up with the boat tie downs on the bed

STOCKISH · 10-22-2009, 02:14 PM

First off, thank you for your service, glad you are back safely. Very nice looking truck you have there. Any other pics?

JohnC · 10-22-2009, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the service!!!

Truck looks great man. The cowl hood looks good on there.

10-20-2009, 08:04 PM	#1
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds My Dad's 76...He's the original owner.

10-21-2009, 02:50 PM	#2
von guido Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: outside atlanta Posts: 156	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds finally got around to lowering the rear of my truck a bit more. I originally had a 8 leaf pack and took 4 leafs out and put drop shackles. drove it like that for 2 years and a few weeks ago i put a 8 leaf pack back in took out the drop shackles for stockers. made my own flip kit and this is how it looks now Attached Images

10-21-2009, 06:26 PM	#3
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Nice job,it sits and looks very nice!

10-22-2009, 08:21 AM	#5
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds JWall thanks for posting the pics of your dad's truck. That is one sharp truck, and the original owner to boot. Nice!!! Von Guido that's a nice looking truck too.

10-20-2009, 08:29 PM	#6
spaseghost certified tard Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: grand junction, colorado Posts: 182	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds damn dude, thats pretty sweet. i dont care for the mirrors or dash but other wise that thing is freakin awesome! __________________ 85 swb bbc 5% tint 16.356 @ 84.81 8/07/09 4800 Ft., bad timing, carb tune, and traction, fugg it. 16.169 @ 84.29 8/28/09 good timing, no carb tune, some traction... 06 Equinox LT AWD, wife's and family ride 03 Mustang V6, CAI, Duals, Pullies, Programmer, Short Throw, wife's dream car?! 90 Eagle Talon, other project / space taker, GOT head!! 08 Silverado 2500 HD, the bad ass work truck

10-20-2009, 09:10 PM	#7
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds jwall That is BEAUTIFULLLLLL!

10-20-2009, 09:48 PM	#10
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds your dad got one sweet truck Jwall __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-20-2009, 10:21 PM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Beautiful. I love that truck. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#12
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds how did you get the tailgate band shining like that? nice truck __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

10-20-2009, 10:45 PM	#15
Sweet72Cheyenne10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 19	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds well guys, my 72 caught on fire on my way to school about a month ago http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=38896646 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=38896723 So now i have my new toy, Sally, a 1978 K10 SWB, 4" liftw/33x12.5x15's, 350+TH400+NP205 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907100 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907107 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907113 http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=39907117 and i got no idea how to actually make the pictures show __________________ I'm the cooler, younger version of your father. "Sally"1978 Chevy K-10 SWB/4" lift/yellow(bought her with the insurance money from charlotte) "Charlotte"1972 Chevy Cheyenne 10 LOST TO ELECTRICAL FIRE:"""""""""(((((((( "Pauline"1956 Ford F100/white primer(a tribute to my Pawpaw, Paul W. Ligon) "Purple Ice"1985 Toyota Hilux Xtracab 4x4/purple "Jill" 2004 KTM 250 EXC 2 Stroke/orange

10-21-2009, 11:56 AM	#16
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds it does look well thought out it not too flashy , as chip foose likes to say : it looks like it came from the factory that way __________________ 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

10-21-2009, 08:12 PM	#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 the ride mustve harshnd up now though 8 leaf where one ton springs i believe __________________ 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

10-21-2009, 08:42 PM	#18
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Looks great Von __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

10-24-2009, 05:52 PM	#20
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here's mine. It's super dirty since we live on a dirty/dusty farm road. I still need to get the hood painted aswell as the front bumper. The lights on the grille will be behind the grille soon. I'm also planning to lower the front an inch or two after I fix the body alignment. My wife and my inlaws say they actually like the white hood(it makes the truck stand out from the other two similar trucks in town), but I think it'll look more "complete" with the hood painted to match. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

10-24-2009, 05:59 PM	#21
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Truck looks good. Yeah the white hood is different, but I'm with you it will look better when it's painted.



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10-22-2009, 09:11 AM	#22
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds finally back from iraq, here are some new quick pics that i took. Attached Images __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

10-22-2009, 02:14 PM	#24
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds First off, thank you for your service, glad you are back safely. Very nice looking truck you have there. Any other pics? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-22-2009, 06:15 PM	#25
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Thanks for the service!!! Truck looks great man. The cowl hood looks good on there.

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