Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bri87swb · 01-26-2006, 02:24 AM

In the current issue of Truckin magazine (volume 32, No 3 '06) there is coverage of the 2005 Scrapin The Coast show in Biloxi, Mississippi. There is a pic of a slammed orange 87. The tailgate handle has been shaved, yet the tailgate trim matches the original trim, but without the notch for the tailgate handle. Anybody know where to get this trim piece?

Bri87swb · 01-26-2006, 02:30 AM

Never mind, I found it on Chevy Duty's web-site. Wish I could find a pic of the truck to post, because it's damn nice.

74Chevy74 · 01-26-2006, 03:22 AM

Yes the truck is very nice, just looked it up. I'd like to know how he got the front that low, either he Z'ed it or it has the crossmember mod...anyone know this guy????

bigarmzz · 01-26-2006, 09:15 AM

anyone got a link to see this thing?

(curiousity is killin me)

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2006, 09:37 AM

Is this the truck? I'm to lazy to go find the Truckin but I'm pretty sure you are talking about Cory's truck.

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2006, 09:38 AM

If that's the one, then yes the frame is Z'ed

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2006, 09:42 AM

Here's the frame-

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2006, 09:46 AM

The owners website is here-Kustom-werx Here's one from the rear. That is a tailgate band from a Blazer. Ya need one?

bigarmzz · 01-26-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Here's one from the rear. That is a tailgate band from a Blazer. Ya need one?

dont we all?

the blazer ones dont fit the trucks though do they?...i'm pretty sure i tried that years ago and it didnt work

man, that truck is looooowww, i just wander why he went through all the trouble to make it one very sweet custom ride, and kept the dumbo mirrors?

**N2TRUX** · 01-26-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

dont we all?

the blazer ones dont fit the trucks though do they?...i'm pretty sure i tried that years ago and it didnt work

man, that truck is looooowww, i just wander why he went through all the trouble to make it one very sweet custom ride, and kept the dumbo mirrors?

Yep, they fit. That's what's on that truck.

One reason he left the mirrors is the paint is stock. While he did add a cowl hood, and shave the tailgate the rest of the paint is original. I talked with him at Texas Heatwave right before he bought the truck. He wanted a truck like mine that retained the stock look but was low. This was a low mileage all original truck when he located it.

Slonaker · 01-26-2006, 11:03 AM

Some of us like the Dumbo mirrors.

My last truck (not a Chevy...) had a set of small "sport mirrors." I couldn't see a damned thing out of them, and swore I would never have them again.

Slonaker

bigarmzz · 01-26-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Slonaker

Some of us like the Dumbo mirrors.

My last truck (not a Chevy...) had a set of small "sport mirrors." I couldn't see a damned thing out of them, and swore I would never have them again.

Slonaker

its just a personal preferrence thing....there def alot more practical as far as your field of vision....

but...on a lowered 2wd....they just look larger than life

they look good on a 4x4 though

hotrodhomi · 01-26-2006, 11:24 AM

I took off my sport mirrors and replaced them with the dumbo mirrors before I had my truck painted. I like them.

BabyBlue · 01-26-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Yep, they fit. That's what's on that truck.

One reason he left the mirrors is the paint is stock. While he did add a cowl hood, and shave the tailgate the rest of the paint is original. I talked with him at Texas Heatwave right before he bought the truck. He wanted a truck like mine that retained the stock look but was low. This was a low mileage all original truck when he located it.

If it's the truck I'm thinking about I saw it when it was for sale...I believe it was pretty low at that time too, I mean tucking the tires a little. I think it had some cragar or centerline on it, it had 85,000 miles or so and was $6,500.....man I'd kill to have the pics of that when it was for sale

cliffsta · 01-26-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Slonaker

Some of us like the Dumbo mirrors.

My last truck (not a Chevy...) had a set of small "sport mirrors." I couldn't see a damned thing out of them, and swore I would never have them again.

Slonaker

LMAO i can see out of mine just fine with a mere glance. Dunno what y'all are talking 'boutl, callin' the sport mirrorrs useless.

Guess it's just preference.

Bri87swb · 01-26-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Is this the truck? I'm to lazy to go find the Truckin but I'm pretty sure you are talking about Cory's truck.

That's it! Thanks for the additional pics. Hard to believe that's the original paint. IMO...It's got to be one of the nicest/cleanest original paint trucks on the road. Thanks again for the picks.

74Chevy74 · 01-26-2006, 01:25 PM

Hey N2TRUX do you know how big the frame Z is? 2" or 3"?

EJC78 · 01-26-2006, 01:28 PM

Nice truck but I agree with some of you I would lose the big mirrors.

LOHRTBT · 01-26-2006, 01:29 PM

I hate teh look of the Dumbo mirrors...But love the functionality of them. I a removing my sport mirrors...DUH cant see a thing haha. And just fillin in the holes. I can turn my neck just as easily. Did it for 5 years in my old truck haha.

OH yeah... That truck is PHAT!!!

7T7 · 01-26-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Here's one from the rear. That is a tailgate band from a Blazer. Ya need one?

Ken, do you have one?
I was about to order one but wasn't sure if they came without the "Chevrolet" or not.

PM me you have any info on them.

Jonboy · 01-26-2006, 03:19 PM

Frank, I have a couple at the shop there in Cedar Park, too. I will be down again this weekend if you want to stop in and say hi.

TEAM THC · 01-26-2006, 04:01 PM

JUST A THOUGHT, BUT IF HE WAS ABLE TO COLOR MATCH THE HOOD AND TAIL GATE WHY NOT REMOVE THE "DUMBO'S" REPLACE,OR SHAVE AND COLOR MATCH THE DOORS? my 2 cents

LOHRTBT · 01-26-2006, 04:13 PM

Ken....They seriously offered that as a color in 87??? I have never seen one like it.

TEAM THC · 01-26-2006, 04:20 PM

Love That Truck. I See It Almost Every Month In One Mag Or Another. Always In The Show Coverage Section. This Guy Must Do The Show Circuit. Once Again Love The "mostly Stock" Look, Slammed To The Ground.

7T7 · 01-26-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Frank, I have a couple at the shop there in Cedar Park, too. I will be down again this weekend if you want to stop in and say hi.

Say Jon, PM me with a phone number I can reach you at and the best time to call you.

01-26-2006, 02:24 AM	#1
Bri87swb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 94	Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin In the current issue of Truckin magazine (volume 32, No 3 '06) there is coverage of the 2005 Scrapin The Coast show in Biloxi, Mississippi. There is a pic of a slammed orange 87. The tailgate handle has been shaved, yet the tailgate trim matches the original trim, but without the notch for the tailgate handle. Anybody know where to get this trim piece?

01-26-2006, 02:30 AM	#2
Bri87swb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 94	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin Never mind, I found it on Chevy Duty's web-site. Wish I could find a pic of the truck to post, because it's damn nice.

01-26-2006, 03:22 AM	#3
74Chevy74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 167	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin Yes the truck is very nice, just looked it up. I'd like to know how he got the front that low, either he Z'ed it or it has the crossmember mod...anyone know this guy????

01-26-2006, 09:15 AM	#4
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin anyone got a link to see this thing? (curiousity is killin me) __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

01-26-2006, 09:37 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin Is this the truck? I'm to lazy to go find the Truckin but I'm pretty sure you are talking about Cory's truck. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-26-2006, 09:38 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin If that's the one, then yes the frame is Z'ed Attached Images

01-26-2006, 09:42 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin Here's the frame- Attached Images

01-26-2006, 09:46 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin The owners website is here-Kustom-werx Here's one from the rear. That is a tailgate band from a Blazer. Ya need one? Attached Images Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-26-2006 at 09:52 AM.

01-26-2006, 11:03 AM	#11
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin Some of us like the Dumbo mirrors. My last truck (not a Chevy...) had a set of small "sport mirrors." I couldn't see a damned thing out of them, and swore I would never have them again. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-26-2006, 11:24 AM	#13
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin I took off my sport mirrors and replaced them with the dumbo mirrors before I had my truck painted. I like them. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-26-2006, 01:25 PM	#17
74Chevy74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 167	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin Hey N2TRUX do you know how big the frame Z is? 2" or 3"?

01-26-2006, 01:28 PM	#18
EJC78 No Life Like Low Life Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 367	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin Nice truck but I agree with some of you I would lose the big mirrors. __________________ Eric 1978 Chevy Scottsdale 1960 Impala ZZ4 1965 Buick Riviera GS 2011 GMC Sierra Denali

01-26-2006, 01:29 PM	#19
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin I hate teh look of the Dumbo mirrors...But love the functionality of them. I a removing my sport mirrors...DUH cant see a thing haha. And just fillin in the holes. I can turn my neck just as easily. Did it for 5 years in my old truck haha. OH yeah... That truck is PHAT!!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84 Last edited by LOHRTBT; 01-26-2006 at 01:29 PM.

01-26-2006, 03:19 PM	#21
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin Frank, I have a couple at the shop there in Cedar Park, too. I will be down again this weekend if you want to stop in and say hi. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-26-2006, 04:01 PM	#22
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin JUST A THOUGHT, BUT IF HE WAS ABLE TO COLOR MATCH THE HOOD AND TAIL GATE WHY NOT REMOVE THE "DUMBO'S" REPLACE,OR SHAVE AND COLOR MATCH THE DOORS? my 2 cents __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC



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01-26-2006, 04:13 PM	#23
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin Ken....They seriously offered that as a color in 87??? I have never seen one like it.

01-26-2006, 04:20 PM	#24
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: Orange 87 swb in the current issue of Truckin Love That Truck. I See It Almost Every Month In One Mag Or Another. Always In The Show Coverage Section. This Guy Must Do The Show Circuit. Once Again Love The "mostly Stock" Look, Slammed To The Ground. __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC

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