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

[409sbc pwr]

Originally Posted by nlped

^^^Hey, I opted for the Kumho Mud Ventures in a 38x15.50r20 on my F*^% F250 and saved a chunk and got over 50K miles out of them before I sold the truck. They do a 37 in Kuhmo too. Just an FYI

thats funny u mention that i was just checkin out a bunch of different tires and those poped up and i liked the look i was gonna ask around and see if anyone was runnin them

[nlped]

Yep, I had them and can't say enough good things about them. They looked good, but they rode great!!!

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

Been a lurker here for a long time. Getting excited about doing a 5.3 swap on my '87.

It is a very stock (other than being lowered) '87 swb 2wd TBI 305 silverado. I have had it since 2000 and it's been in the family a LONG time. The 305 is starting to get a little weak (like it was ever a power house ). I have lowered it 5/6 with spindles, springs, and flip kit. I think she looks pretty good!

Mike

Here are a couple of pics.

[CHEESE]

clean!!!

[ratty 46]

Nice truck ......

ratty 46

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

Hey Cheese, I know exactly where Shallowater is. I grew up in a little town Northwest of you. Ever heard of Muleshoe????

West Texas is a big reason my truck is so clean!

Mike

[CHEESE]

Originally Posted by Mr.Chevy4x4

Hey Cheese, I know exactly where Shallowater is. I grew up in a little town Northwest of you. Ever heard of Muleshoe????

West Texas is a big reason my truck is so clean!

Mike

yup!! home of the spudnut!! there are still a few clean ones around here

[Mr.Chevy4x4]

That's cool that you know about spudnuts! That place hasn't been open for years! My brother worked there when we were in hign school. I still get back that way a couple of time a year. When we came through the weekend of the 4th of July there was a nice '66 short fleet on the side of 84 in Littlefield.

Mike

[JohnC]

Nice looking truck Mike. Welcome to the posting side of the site. Keep us updated on your progress.

[dga93]

Originally Posted by pat386

saw this shortbed just outside little rock,ar.



sorry about the messy windshield

I think when people see trucks like this sitting around places that you havent seen on this website they need to run over and slide a paper somewhere with the website so they can all come and join us

[StrokinRat]

Here's some pics of my 85.

[ratty 46]

StrokenRat ...... very sparkey ...... nice ride.

Ratty 46

[JohnC]

I like that color. Very nice truck man. Do you have any interior, and engine pics?

[CHEESE]

Very clean!! Good lookin truck!

[STOCKISH]

CHEESE, what about you, what are you drivin' around on?

[CHEESE]

Originally Posted by 1972supercheyenne

cheese, what about you, what are you drivin' around on?

i am in the process of getting another c-10 or dually at the moment!!
I have my 1974 ford courier for sale if you know anyone interested!!

[ratty 46]

Oh ...... I'd like to see pix of these ... both.

Ratty 46

[maxh]

Here is my new truck: Red Rocker. Built by Hills Hot Rods for Travis Noack of Streettrucks (Truckin at the time). Travis had sold the truck, and I just picked it up from the guy he sold it to.

[AirMale]

Lucky bastard

[ratty 46]

Now that is a kick ass C10. I wish ......

Ratty 46

[STOCKISH]

Originally Posted by AirMale

Lucky bastard

Tell me about it. That is a beautiful truck. I remember following that build a couple years ago. Lucky fella, take care of that one.

[BGRAFX]

Max-did you get a good deal?
(nice way of asking how much did you pay)

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

Max-did you get a good deal?
(nice way of asking how much did you pay)

i was wondering the same thing

[BGRAFX]

I'm sure I'm not the only person in the truck community wondering how much a full custom from Hills cost...
Just wonder how much Travis got Red Rocker done for vs what Max paid as the 3rd owner....
I remember when it was just an old blue heap. I used to follow every build.

[maxh]

Travis got the truck built 5 years ago, and it was featured at SEMA 04. He kept the truck until early 07 i believe, then it was sold to an audio shop in Virginia. February 09 I decided to start looking for the truck thinking i might be able to "steal it" (price wise not literally) due to the economy. I found the owner thanks to a reply on mautofied. The owner was quite shocked at me looking for the truck. I asked if he wanted to sell it and he replied "sure for $35,000." I was 18 and that just wouldnt work. I told him to let me know if he ever actually needed to sell the truck to please let me know.
About a month ago now, he called again with a lower price. I told him the most i could pay and he took it! I talked to my boss at the GM dealer i work for and he approved buying it and in house financing it. 2 weeks later i was at the US Canadian border picking up my dream truck.
I know this truck has been a dream for alot of square body guys, and i know im very lucky to own it especially at my age. This is the truck that got me into the truck scene. I followed the build and read every article about it. I even went to visit Hills Hot Rods when i was 14 with my dad (drives long haul truck) because i had seen this truck in the magazines. You can ask CHEESE, he was there. I never thought i would own it, but now i do.
I can assure you all that Red Rocker will be taken care of. It gets parked inside everynight in a heated alarmed shop with about 20 other show cars. The plan is to drive it and show it up here where nobody has seen it yet, atleast not in person. I will not be taking any of the credit for it. Hills Hot Rods built this truck; their name is on the back window once again. It was Travis Noacks project, and it will always be that way.