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chevymalibumn · 03-20-2007, 06:13 PM

Greetings everyone. I Just purchased an 83 Chevy Short bed. I live in the Orlando/ Daytona Beach Florida Area. Any other members in the area?
My truck has a 350/350 in it now out of s 89 truck. (atleast that is what I was told) Edlebrock Manifold and Carb. I have lots of plans for this thing. I have an Olds 455 bored .060 over, 9.5 forgged pistons. port and pollished heads and a built TH400 that im going to be putting it over the next couple of months. I have already learned a lot from your site and hope to learn even More. Thx

chevymalibumn · 03-20-2007, 06:18 PM

Here is a crappy of how it sits now.

krue · 03-20-2007, 06:44 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

boatpuller · 03-20-2007, 06:51 PM

welcome aboard.alot of info on here for you project.get some better pic's when you get a chance.there isn't a chevy truck lover on here that doesn't like pic's.

Srubydo1986 · 03-20-2007, 07:51 PM

Welcome from virginia. From what i can see it doesn't look bad at all

bigblock79 · 03-20-2007, 08:25 PM

welcome from NC

chevymalibumn · 03-20-2007, 08:34 PM

Yeah its not in really that bad of shape. I bought it because the body is almost totaly solid. The only Rust threw areas are one behind the Passenger rear wheel and one small spot behind the driver side door but that is it. The floor boards near the doors were starting to rust out but I stopped that as soon as I got it. The big problem Ive had is trying to get a complete door. The previous owner gutted the doors taking out windows, regulators , weather stripping and bolts. Ill try to get some better pics when I get my Buchet seats installed. Thnks Guys

Kurt L · 03-20-2007, 08:55 PM

welcome from jacksonville.there are many vendors on here that can help ya out with parts.you might try ed of mother truckers in bradenton just south of ya.he's a great guy and will help you out anyway he can.he has a web site called mother truckers.net

Restrorob · 03-20-2007, 10:52 PM

Welcome from the mid-western part of the state.....

Looks like a solid truck to start off with, Post pics. as your move forward on it !

Slonaker · 03-20-2007, 10:57 PM

If you don't know it already, the motor mounts from the diesel trucks of the 70s will allow you to bolt in that Olds 455. The diesels were Oldsmobile based.

Are you planning to lower it?

Slonaker

Srubydo1986 · 03-20-2007, 11:55 PM

I wonder why he would remove al that stuff unless he was going to convert it to power windows. Kinda wish i hadnt have scrapt my to junk doors all the guts were good. (but needed to get the metal outta here before town complained)

84slopwaggin · 03-21-2007, 03:20 AM

Welcome to the board. Wow Orlando looks alot like Arkansas.

Restrorob · 03-21-2007, 06:31 AM

Just a thought, Here's a nice little power window conversion kit for those gutted doors.

I bought a Spal kit for mine but these look much better and easier to install so thinking about going with these as well.

http://itsasnapwireandcable.com/new_page_4.htm

chevymalibumn · 03-21-2007, 08:04 AM

Thanks for all the replys.
That power window kit seems like a really good deal. I wonder how the install would be. I will be taking plenty of pictures as Im worrking on the truck. Im doing some different custom stuff. Ive got a 100 + yard roll of
50" fiberglass that Im gonna use to make a very custom interior. Oh and I will be dropping it. I was thinking about the 2"/2" Drop. I like the angle it sits at. I just hope a 2 inch drop will be enough.

Restrorob · 03-21-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chevymalibumn

I wonder how the install would be.

I contacted a guy that bought a set on ebay, He said the first side took about 3 hrs. and less time on the other once you see what has to be done.

As for the drop, 2" isn't much. 3 on the front and 6 on the back would look better IMO and still have the stance you like. I went 3/7 on mine to level it out.

03-20-2007, 06:13 PM	#1
chevymalibumn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 13	New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. Greetings everyone. I Just purchased an 83 Chevy Short bed. I live in the Orlando/ Daytona Beach Florida Area. Any other members in the area? My truck has a 350/350 in it now out of s 89 truck. (atleast that is what I was told) Edlebrock Manifold and Carb. I have lots of plans for this thing. I have an Olds 455 bored .060 over, 9.5 forgged pistons. port and pollished heads and a built TH400 that im going to be putting it over the next couple of months. I have already learned a lot from your site and hope to learn even More. Thx

03-20-2007, 06:18 PM	#2
chevymalibumn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 13	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. Here is a crappy of how it sits now.

03-20-2007, 06:44 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-20-2007, 06:51 PM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. welcome aboard.alot of info on here for you project.get some better pic's when you get a chance.there isn't a chevy truck lover on here that doesn't like pic's. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-20-2007, 07:51 PM	#5
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. Welcome from virginia. From what i can see it doesn't look bad at all __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

03-20-2007, 08:25 PM	#6
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. welcome from NC __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

03-20-2007, 08:34 PM	#7
chevymalibumn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 13	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. Yeah its not in really that bad of shape. I bought it because the body is almost totaly solid. The only Rust threw areas are one behind the Passenger rear wheel and one small spot behind the driver side door but that is it. The floor boards near the doors were starting to rust out but I stopped that as soon as I got it. The big problem Ive had is trying to get a complete door. The previous owner gutted the doors taking out windows, regulators , weather stripping and bolts. Ill try to get some better pics when I get my Buchet seats installed. Thnks Guys

03-20-2007, 08:55 PM	#8
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. welcome from jacksonville.there are many vendors on here that can help ya out with parts.you might try ed of mother truckers in bradenton just south of ya.he's a great guy and will help you out anyway he can.he has a web site called mother truckers.net

03-20-2007, 10:52 PM	#9
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. Welcome from the mid-western part of the state..... Looks like a solid truck to start off with, Post pics. as your move forward on it ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-20-2007, 10:57 PM	#10
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. If you don't know it already, the motor mounts from the diesel trucks of the 70s will allow you to bolt in that Olds 455. The diesels were Oldsmobile based. Are you planning to lower it? Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-20-2007, 11:55 PM	#11
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. I wonder why he would remove al that stuff unless he was going to convert it to power windows. Kinda wish i hadnt have scrapt my to junk doors all the guts were good. (but needed to get the metal outta here before town complained) __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

03-21-2007, 03:20 AM	#12
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. Welcome to the board. Wow Orlando looks alot like Arkansas. __________________ 85 LWB Chevy 350/350stocker with Hooker headers dual Magnaflow mufflers upgraded rearend with Eaton Posi unit with 3.42 gears needs interior work(now my DD) 96 Silverado Xcab mild drop(SOLD).

03-21-2007, 06:31 AM	#13
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. Just a thought, Here's a nice little power window conversion kit for those gutted doors. I bought a Spal kit for mine but these look much better and easier to install so thinking about going with these as well. http://itsasnapwireandcable.com/new_page_4.htm __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 03-21-2007 at 06:32 AM.

03-21-2007, 08:04 AM	#14
chevymalibumn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 13	Re: New Member in Orlando Area With 83 Short bed. Thanks for all the replys. That power window kit seems like a really good deal. I wonder how the install would be. I will be taking plenty of pictures as Im worrking on the truck. Im doing some different custom stuff. Ive got a 100 + yard roll of 50" fiberglass that Im gonna use to make a very custom interior. Oh and I will be dropping it. I was thinking about the 2"/2" Drop. I like the angle it sits at. I just hope a 2 inch drop will be enough. Last edited by chevymalibumn; 03-21-2007 at 08:06 AM.



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