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FlatBrokeRacing · 12-17-2007, 02:44 PM

Just wanted to give an update on my Lo-Buck street truck...
This is what it looked like when I got it home.

FlatBrokeRacing · 12-17-2007, 02:48 PM

And this is what it looks like today...

Always open to feedback...

jjgmc · 12-17-2007, 02:53 PM

I like the front bumper flop looks good

Malo83 · 12-17-2007, 03:10 PM

Not sure about that front bumper

what are the future plans for the ride??

xtreme80 · 12-17-2007, 03:19 PM

Front bumper ain't doin it for me, but the rest of the truck looks sweet

**texassquarebodies** · 12-17-2007, 05:35 PM

Front bumper not working for me either?????

**old Rusty C10** · 12-17-2007, 05:44 PM

i dont like the front bumper myself, also whats with all the dents? i figured youd do the body work before painting it

Curly86 · 12-17-2007, 05:44 PM

Like the truck lose the front bumper

72BlckButy · 12-17-2007, 06:25 PM

Classic flat black and red, however..... what's the deal with the front air dam???? To each their own, but it's not quite my cup of tea.

Truck has made a major turn around otherwise, it looks great!

killthewabbit · 12-18-2007, 03:48 AM

It's unusual, I dig it. Kinda looks like it belongs in a Mad Max movie.

hiway · 12-18-2007, 04:52 AM

Bumper flip...not. Red trim rings...not. I do like the rest though! The main thing is...if you like it then who cares.

moneyeater · 12-18-2007, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killthewabbit

It's unusual, I dig it. Kinda looks like it belongs in a Mad Max movie.

Yeah, that´s what i thought: Must have seen all the MAD MAX movies twice!

Very unusual!

FlatBrokeRacing · 12-18-2007, 07:11 AM

Thanks for all the replys guys.
I know it is not everybodys cup of tea. I really do appriciate all the constructive criticism...From people on this board, it means a lot.

As the truck sits now, I only have about $500.00 invested out of pocket, If you add the cost of all the tools and consumables I bought along the way, maybe $700.00....NO, I did not put the decimal in the wrong place !!!!!!!!!

The bumper seems to be raising the most eyebrows...
I had never seen it done on one of these trucks, so I went with it.

As far as all the dents in the fenders, I'm not a bodyman, and it would cost money to have that done....But I just found out that a guy I work with does it....

Future plans:
replacing the tail lights with something different, maybe some surface mount lights on the face side of the bumper.
Also thinking about some ghost flames of some kind.?.?.?.?
Finish setting the rearend level with the front.
Replace the amber turn signals in the front bumper.
Might change the red to a hugger or HEMI orange.
Put some tunes in.
Insulate the cab cause these trucks have too much of a hollow sound.

Once again, thanks for all the feedback.

Ivan D. · 12-18-2007, 08:32 AM

How about something like this for a bumper?

xtreme80 · 12-18-2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan D.

How about something like this for a bumper?

Is that off of the bigger trucks? Like a 5500 or something?

FlatBrokeRacing · 12-18-2007, 09:42 AM

That bumper looks pretty stout. I also like the amber lights on the core support.

79Silv4x4 · 12-18-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme80

Is that off of the bigger trucks? Like a 5500 or something?

Photochop

Thumpin455 · 12-18-2007, 10:59 AM

I just want your rust free parts!! Flat black the wheels and the red trim rings will have that old school hot rod look. Inverted bumper is interesting, but doesnt really flow with the truck. it looks like an after thought. Maybe an inch too much rake, but otherwise looks good. Dents dont bother me. I think there is around $1000 in my truck, including the 454, so low buck appeals to me..

Ivan D. · 12-18-2007, 12:51 PM

the bumper is photochopped, but you make one by cutting the top part of one and the bottom of another and welding the pieces together - you end up with a massive front bumper like this, and possibly a thin rear bumper.

FlatBrokeRacing · 12-18-2007, 01:20 PM

Thumpin 455,
The inverted bumper was sort of an afterthought. But it did what I wanted it to do and that was simply to give the face of truck a different look.

I really do appriciate all the feedback from everyone.

87 STEPPER · 12-19-2007, 06:05 PM

The truck look's alot better now then when you first got it.

I think that front bumper will prove to be a real shin killer while working in the engine compartment.

But id'e say it's a killer ride for 500 bux!!!!

FlatBrokeRacing · 12-23-2007, 06:12 AM

87 STEPPER,
Thanks for takin a look. I'm not a big guy, so when I need to work in the engine bay, I generally just climb over in there with it. Hey, it does save the shins...

Thanks again.

Ivan D. · 12-25-2007, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlatBrokeRacing

87 STEPPER,
Thanks for takin a look. I'm not a big guy, so when I need to work in the engine bay, I generally just climb over in there with it. Hey, it does save the shins...

Haha, that's just what the previous owner told me to do when I was getting my truck - jut climb in, you can do engine work under pouring rain and still be dry, lol

But I did make things easier for me, that front trailer hitch I got makes for one very convenient step when trying to reach the back of the engine.

BaddBusa2005 · 12-25-2007, 07:31 AM

Looks like something that will run your ass over

Looking good.

FlatBrokeRacing · 12-25-2007, 06:26 PM

Ivan D.
I know what you mean..

BaddBusa2005,
I will take that as a compliment.
Someone on another forum said it looked like a train almost...

Thanks for takin the time to post a response.

12-17-2007, 02:44 PM	#1
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Update on my 81 Step-side Just wanted to give an update on my Lo-Buck street truck... This is what it looked like when I got it home. Attached Images

12-17-2007, 02:48 PM	#2
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side And this is what it looks like today... Always open to feedback... Attached Images

12-17-2007, 02:53 PM	#3
jjgmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Longview,texas Posts: 119	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side I like the front bumper flop looks good

12-17-2007, 03:10 PM	#4
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side Not sure about that front bumperwhat are the future plans for the ride??

12-17-2007, 03:19 PM	#5
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side Front bumper ain't doin it for me, but the rest of the truck looks sweet

12-17-2007, 05:35 PM	#6
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12-17-2007, 05:44 PM	#7
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12-17-2007, 05:44 PM	#8
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side Like the truck lose the front bumper __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

12-17-2007, 06:25 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side Classic flat black and red, however..... what's the deal with the front air dam???? To each their own, but it's not quite my cup of tea. Truck has made a major turn around otherwise, it looks great! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-18-2007, 03:48 AM	#10
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side It's unusual, I dig it. Kinda looks like it belongs in a Mad Max movie.

12-18-2007, 04:52 AM	#11
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side Bumper flip...not. Red trim rings...not. I do like the rest though! The main thing is...if you like it then who cares. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

12-18-2007, 07:11 AM	#13
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side Thanks for all the replys guys. I know it is not everybodys cup of tea. I really do appriciate all the constructive criticism...From people on this board, it means a lot. As the truck sits now, I only have about $500.00 invested out of pocket, If you add the cost of all the tools and consumables I bought along the way, maybe $700.00....NO, I did not put the decimal in the wrong place !!!!!!!!! The bumper seems to be raising the most eyebrows... I had never seen it done on one of these trucks, so I went with it. As far as all the dents in the fenders, I'm not a bodyman, and it would cost money to have that done....But I just found out that a guy I work with does it.... Future plans: replacing the tail lights with something different, maybe some surface mount lights on the face side of the bumper. Also thinking about some ghost flames of some kind.?.?.?.? Finish setting the rearend level with the front. Replace the amber turn signals in the front bumper. Might change the red to a hugger or HEMI orange. Put some tunes in. Insulate the cab cause these trucks have too much of a hollow sound. Once again, thanks for all the feedback. Last edited by FlatBrokeRacing; 12-18-2007 at 07:12 AM.

12-18-2007, 08:32 AM	#14
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side How about something like this for a bumper? Attached Images __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

12-18-2007, 09:42 AM	#16
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side That bumper looks pretty stout. I also like the amber lights on the core support.

12-18-2007, 10:59 AM	#18
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side I just want your rust free parts!! Flat black the wheels and the red trim rings will have that old school hot rod look. Inverted bumper is interesting, but doesnt really flow with the truck. it looks like an after thought. Maybe an inch too much rake, but otherwise looks good. Dents dont bother me. I think there is around $1000 in my truck, including the 454, so low buck appeals to me.. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater



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12-18-2007, 12:51 PM	#19
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side the bumper is photochopped, but you make one by cutting the top part of one and the bottom of another and welding the pieces together - you end up with a massive front bumper like this, and possibly a thin rear bumper. __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

12-18-2007, 01:20 PM	#20
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side Thumpin 455, The inverted bumper was sort of an afterthought. But it did what I wanted it to do and that was simply to give the face of truck a different look. I really do appriciate all the feedback from everyone.

12-19-2007, 06:05 PM	#21
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side The truck look's alot better now then when you first got it. I think that front bumper will prove to be a real shin killer while working in the engine compartment. But id'e say it's a killer ride for 500 bux!!!! __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

12-23-2007, 06:12 AM	#22
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side 87 STEPPER, Thanks for takin a look. I'm not a big guy, so when I need to work in the engine bay, I generally just climb over in there with it. Hey, it does save the shins... Thanks again.

12-25-2007, 07:31 AM	#24
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side Looks like something that will run your ass over Looking good. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

12-25-2007, 06:26 PM	#25
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Update on my 81 Step-side Ivan D. I know what you mean.. BaddBusa2005, I will take that as a compliment. Someone on another forum said it looked like a train almost... Thanks for takin the time to post a response.

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