|
12-06-2009, 06:48 PM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NYC
Posts: 26
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
My Gas mileage is pretty decent considering all things, like how I drive... I get low to mid teens, out and about but here's a kicker. A few trips, for example this summer, while carrying at least 1k lbs from NYC to Belfast, ME I almost got 19mpg. I was so surprised that I was doing the math several times both ways.
The biggest thing I appreciate with the 700/3.08 combo is that the first 2 gears will give me a pretty solid launch, but once up and running at cruising speed the engine's taking it nice and easy. I've never had any under power issues, even with a heavy load. There's a shift kit in there too. Last edited by Sgt Hollywood; 12-06-2009 at 06:50 PM. |
12-07-2009, 07:23 PM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: the netherlands europe
Posts: 4,335
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
wat engine do you have in it ?
__________________
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 |
12-07-2009, 07:44 PM | #3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Moore, Oklahoma
Posts: 379
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
small block 350
|
12-08-2009, 06:44 PM | #4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: the netherlands europe
Posts: 4,335
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
small world ey ?
__________________
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 |
12-08-2009, 07:16 PM | #5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NYC
Posts: 26
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
Sooner,
How much (" height wise) and how was the drop done? Looks very close to what I'm going to be aiming for. Last edited by Sgt Hollywood; 12-08-2009 at 07:17 PM. |
12-08-2009, 07:29 PM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Moore, Oklahoma
Posts: 379
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
Its a Mcgauphys 2-4 drop, 2" lowering springs in the front and shackles and hangers in the back. I think it lowered it more than 2-4, its about 28" in the front and about 29" in the back from the ground to the wheel well.
|
12-08-2009, 07:53 PM | #7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Jenks, OK
Posts: 314
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
Sits nice.
__________________
Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser. |
12-09-2009, 01:24 AM | #8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Bend, Oregon
Posts: 43
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
My '87 V-10 Stepside. 305 + 4 speed
|
12-09-2009, 03:17 PM | #9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: LUBBOCK,TEXAS
Posts: 49
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
This is a 79 i bought and sold last year
|
12-09-2009, 04:25 PM | #10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: orangevale, ca
Posts: 3,626
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
world just keeps getting SMALLER! huh John!
no pun intended on the pic size.
__________________
"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 |
12-12-2009, 09:58 PM | #11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Grand ledge, MI
Posts: 25
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
heres mine 74 chevy blazer frame box molded into cab set of 15x15x33 drag slicks under it
|
12-13-2009, 12:25 AM | #12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mooresville NC
Posts: 4
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
85 GMC 350 roller motor, dig those short beds!
__________________
Design Your own Custom Year License Plates http://www.YearPlates.com Race Ready Rally Numbers for your ride http://www.ShopRallyNumbers.com |
12-13-2009, 01:29 AM | #13 |
Garage wrench
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LaCrosse, WI
Posts: 1,855
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
cool '85 GMC, what are the other specs on it? Any engine bay or interior shots?
__________________
-Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD..... |
12-13-2009, 10:12 AM | #14 |
dang its hot
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: frankfort kentucky
Posts: 1,349
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
|
12-13-2009, 11:09 AM | #15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Antelope, CA
Posts: 681
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
Definetly more pics and wheel/tire/drop info
__________________
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 |
12-13-2009, 10:12 AM | #16 |
dang its hot
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: frankfort kentucky
Posts: 1,349
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
|
12-14-2009, 04:29 PM | #17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Lubbock, TX
Posts: 1,671
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
cool, when was/is it?
__________________
2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb |
12-14-2009, 04:30 PM | #18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 7,461
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
I thought it was this past weekend. You may pm CHEESE to double check.
|
12-14-2009, 04:37 PM | #19 |
The Cheesiest
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SHALLOWATER, TX.
Posts: 986
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
It was this past weekend! I have a thread on the west texas forum, and thought everyone knew about it. I have posted some pics on that post also.
|
12-14-2009, 08:11 PM | #20 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Lubbock, TX
Posts: 1,671
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
cool! i had no idea! would hve been cool to stop by! but thnx for the info john! u seem to know all
__________________
2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb |
12-14-2009, 11:42 PM | #21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 7,461
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
Nah, ask my wife! I know a little about a lot of things, but still don't know alot!
|
12-14-2009, 11:46 PM | #22 |
yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 13,826
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
Don't take this the wrong way guys...but can we keep this on topic with pics of short beds...and save the off-topic conversations for PM's?
Here is a pic of my 77...its hibernating for winter now.
__________________
Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale |
12-14-2009, 11:55 PM | #23 |
3/4 Ton Rodder
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Manlius, IL
Posts: 1,146
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
Jeff, I love your '77. The look that it has just screams "Try me" for a street race.
__________________
1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy. |
12-15-2009, 12:03 AM | #24 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 7,461
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
It has that basic, but cool look!
|
12-16-2009, 09:54 AM | #25 |
Just a nother gear head
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Barrington NH
Posts: 501
|
Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
Here is my 84 scottsdale I had in h.s. it had 2" splindles and a flip kit. had 2" springs too but took them out as it was to low for N.H. and the cops didnt like it. It had a 305/ 3 spd std, I took out the worn out 305 and put in a mild built 350. Man i miss that truck. Did all the body work and paint myself. sorry for the poor qualit pic its the only one i have left.
__________________
2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589 Last edited by fxdxharley; 12-16-2009 at 09:58 AM. Reason: add info |
Bookmarks |
|
|