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SEO · 08-10-2012, 12:37 AM

How so?
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WarBeard · 08-10-2012, 12:44 AM

I don't think that grill and headlight set-up was available over here in the states......Or I have never seen it before.

chevy1ton · 08-12-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by motomech

The front end on that truck looks way different!

His truck has a '81-'82 gmc front grille.

chevy1ton · 08-12-2012, 01:14 PM

WOW, a Lot of square body trucks here, many with that natural 'patina' I know so well.
I would have never found this part of this site if my buddy hadn't turned me on to it. I would not have guessed all this would be under 67-72 truck site!
Here are a couple of my dependents.
My 86 k30 big block silverado that was in reaching distance of paint at one time...4 years later I finally put a nice bed on to it (not in the pic)and there are rot holes in the 'new' inner fenders and pass door already, so now it has to be redone...again.
My 86 gmc 2500 that I have been working on while driving/ killing my k30 as it was last year and the gmc after paint this past month as well as a ton of other changes this past year including hydro brakes, 1 ton axles, rear disc, 205 case, cross steer, dual headlight fr end etc. The rest of the lift goes on as soon as I get the rest of the windows in so I can finally get it out of my garage and then the 38" TSL's and the bed goes on eventually.
My buddies 78 on the side line also has 1ton axles, sbc 465/205 high steer with re-centered hummer wheels and military tires (I dont have a good pic of it at the moment)
Great site guys!
-Kevin

SEO · 08-10-2012, 12:45 AM

The truck was imported from US.
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WarBeard · 08-10-2012, 12:47 AM

Maybe somebody else can chime in but it looks different to me.

Got any close ups of the front?

SEO · 08-10-2012, 01:19 AM

Could be, I had a Chevy truck before,but this one is my toy. I know nothing about it, but learning. I have no close up right now
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74 stepside · 08-16-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by motomech

Maybe somebody else can chime in but it looks different to me.

Got any close ups of the front?

The molding is upside down over the headlights. Its round on top and pointed at bottom. Someone just installed them wrong, otherwise its stock.

WarBeard · 08-16-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 74 stepside

The molding is upside down over the headlights. Its round on top and pointed at bottom. Someone just installed them wrong, otherwise its stock.

That cant be right. If you switched them left to right the headlights would be under the turn signals. I have been looking and have not found another grill just like this one. I'm confused!

WarBeard · 08-16-2012, 11:36 PM

AHHHH poop! I see what your saying. You mean the stainless trim has been switched left to right. WOW such a small change makes the entire grill look weird and Much cooler at the same time!

GMC's Confuse me I guess.

chevy1ton · 08-17-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by motomech

That cant be right. If you switched them left to right the headlights would be under the turn signals. I have been looking and have not found another grill just like this one. I'm confused!

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=66

It does look like the moldings are up side down.

Billy81 · 08-10-2012, 02:37 AM

It is an unusual grill and head light combo but i must say i kinda like it.

Dub_X · 08-10-2012, 08:30 AM

Gorgeous truck SEO, welcome to the board.

sqzbox · 08-10-2012, 10:13 AM

You don't see many "big 10's" Anymore. I've tried to keep this as stock as possible except for under the hood.

Billy81 · 08-10-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sqzbox

You don't see many "big 10's" Anymore. I've tried to keep this as stock as possible except for under the hood.

Now that is one cool truck.

WarBeard · 08-10-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sqzbox

You don't see many "big 10's" Anymore. I've tried to keep this as stock as possible except for under the hood.

WOW I remember Bobby Unser Chevrolet! Like back in the early 80's. Too cool.
Joe Gambino Bought them out. My '74 came from Sands Chevrolet.

Bigblocker · 08-11-2012, 09:10 PM

86silver, what lift and tires you running on that truck looks sweet. I am starting a build very shortly off of a 10 frame and would like the truck to sit just like that.
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SEO · 08-10-2012, 10:19 AM

What is tve difference?
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86swb · 08-10-2012, 04:05 PM

Agree, nice C10. I also would keep it OE. MO

cpappy · 08-12-2012, 12:25 AM

Newbie to this site and the first post I did was posting it in the short bed section sorry. I am so glad I found this online resource . Here is a picture of my 1985 M1028 6.2 turbo with 11r16 michelin tires.

GCncsuHD · 08-15-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cpappy

Newbie to this site and the first post I did was posting it in the short bed section sorry. I am so glad I found this online resource . Here is a picture of my 1985 M1028 6.2 turbo with 11r16 michelin tires.

That is a very clean CUCV

cpappy · 08-15-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

That is a very clean CUCV

Thanks

77ChevySharkBite · 08-16-2012, 10:30 AM

Here's my baby, he's a little rough but oh the plans I have for him.

sqzbox · 08-16-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Here's my baby, he's a little rough but oh the plans I have for him.

Me too! 3 Yrs. now.

Boostaddict · 08-24-2012, 02:08 PM

We had a little car show at work today so I cleaned up the truck and brought it in. Its finally starting to clean up well after sitting for so long. Need to find some new trim pieces (wheel well, body, windshield/trim) and get some newer wheels and larger tires eventually.

Engine bay looks a TON better than it did just a couple months ago (this was the before picture):

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WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I don't think that grill and headlight set-up was available over here in the states......Or I have never seen it before. __________________ 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.

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chevy1ton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ct. Posts: 43	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? WOW, a Lot of square body trucks here, many with that natural 'patina' I know so well. I would have never found this part of this site if my buddy hadn't turned me on to it. I would not have guessed all this would be under 67-72 truck site! Here are a couple of my dependents. My 86 k30 big block silverado that was in reaching distance of paint at one time...4 years later I finally put a nice bed on to it (not in the pic)and there are rot holes in the 'new' inner fenders and pass door already, so now it has to be redone...again. My 86 gmc 2500 that I have been working on while driving/ killing my k30 as it was last year and the gmc after paint this past month as well as a ton of other changes this past year including hydro brakes, 1 ton axles, rear disc, 205 case, cross steer, dual headlight fr end etc. The rest of the lift goes on as soon as I get the rest of the windows in so I can finally get it out of my garage and then the 38" TSL's and the bed goes on eventually. My buddies 78 on the side line also has 1ton axles, sbc 465/205 high steer with re-centered hummer wheels and military tires (I dont have a good pic of it at the moment) Great site guys! -Kevin Attached Images

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SEO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 14	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? The truck was imported from US. Posted via Mobile Device

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WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Maybe somebody else can chime in but it looks different to me. Got any close ups of the front? __________________ 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.

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SEO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 14	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Could be, I had a Chevy truck before,but this one is my toy. I know nothing about it, but learning. I have no close up right now Posted via Mobile Device

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WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? AHHHH poop! I see what your saying. You mean the stainless trim has been switched left to right. WOW such a small change makes the entire grill look weird and Much cooler at the same time! GMC's Confuse me I guess. __________________ 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.

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Boostaddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Detroit Metro, MI Posts: 47	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? We had a little car show at work today so I cleaned up the truck and brought it in. Its finally starting to clean up well after sitting for so long. Need to find some new trim pieces (wheel well, body, windshield/trim) and get some newer wheels and larger tires eventually. Engine bay looks a TON better than it did just a couple months ago (this was the before picture): __________________ 1980 GMC Sierra K25, Original Family Farm Truck

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