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Old 10-21-2009, 07:49 AM   #1976
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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.
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Old 10-21-2009, 08:09 AM   #1977
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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
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Old 10-21-2009, 08:28 AM   #1978
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Where did he get those mirrors?
That is an awesome Truck!
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Old 10-21-2009, 09:28 AM   #1979
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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
He used a jewelers compound that came with a polishing wheel and some aluminum wheel polish with a wheel.
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Old 10-21-2009, 09:29 AM   #1980
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That is an awesome Truck!
He got those off a van in a salvage yard.
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

JWall your dads truck is awsome
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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
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Old 10-21-2009, 02:50 PM   #1983
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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
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Old 10-21-2009, 06:26 PM   #1984
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Nice job,it sits and looks very nice!
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the ride mustve harshnd up now though 8 leaf where one ton springs i believe
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Looks great Von
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My blue 78 and my black 87
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

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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.
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Old 10-22-2009, 08:21 AM   #1989
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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.
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

finally back from iraq, here are some new quick pics that i took.
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Old 10-22-2009, 12:55 PM   #1991
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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
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First off, thank you for your service, glad you are back safely. Very nice looking truck you have there. Any other pics?
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Thanks for the service!!!

Truck looks great man. The cowl hood looks good on there.
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friends truck,he got tboned,..........hes ok
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Old 10-22-2009, 06:32 PM   #1996
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ohw man its bad enough the truck got hit but couldnt he just hit the bed or further back ..... no he hit both the cab and the bed
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

here's my new 78 K10 SWB, 4" lift, 33x12.50x15, 350, th400, super awesome.
the last picture is one of the engine compartment of my 72 that caught on fire last month
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viper red it aint perfect but compared to before i love it atleast til im outta college (2yrs)... had it done by a new shop here in town
Looks Great! What Brand of RIms are those?
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ohw man its bad enough the truck got hit but couldnt he just hit the bed or further back ..... no he hit both the cab and the bed
yeah i know.he has it back together now.it looks nice,
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Looks Great! What Brand of RIms are those?
i think those are coys
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