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69chevytrucker 08-26-2015 12:08 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
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well mine is a 83 with a little surgery to make it look like a 69
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Blackfox 08-26-2015 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME (Post 7287976)
Looks good! Maybe a spacer in the rear to push it out also. Any side view pics?

Ty sir, the rear looks worse in that pic than actually is. I'll get a few more pics soon . Also ordered new carpet and seat cover. Considering 89-91 blazer/Burb front swap as well.
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cad 08-28-2015 10:31 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
And here it is with American 18x8s that my son bought from a friend of mine.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56...psitsbovcs.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56...psnru86wte.jpg

Blackfox 08-28-2015 01:18 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
Looks way better! What are future plans for it? My carpet arrived today, waiting on seat cover that should be here next week.. Located a 91 suburban front clip I'll be picking up Sunday morning :)
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bbbc10 08-29-2015 06:14 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
looks better with the rallys imo

ccreddell 08-29-2015 09:35 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
Unfortunately rallys don't come in appropriate sizes, so one has to go aftermarket.

UKNOWME 08-29-2015 10:02 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
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Originally Posted by Blackfox (Post 7288165)
Considering 89-91 blazer/Burb front swap as well.
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My favorite!

Blackfox 08-29-2015 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME (Post 7291396)
My favorite!

Going in the morning to pick a complete swap from a a 91 suburban. Not sure what they are going for but $350 is the best I could find in my area.
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UKNOWME 08-29-2015 11:00 AM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
That's an average price. Wish someone close to me was selling one. I'm about to start my next build

Blackfox 08-29-2015 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME (Post 7291454)
That's an average price. Wish someone close to me was selling one. I'm about to start my next build

Well, I guess I kinda exaggerated saying my area...It's a 4 hour ride... lol I put ads in 6 cities on craigslist and got 3 responses...
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UKNOWME 08-29-2015 12:58 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
What all are you getting. Technically you don't need to swap the hood and fenders since yours look to be in good condition. That way you're not repainting.

bbbc10 08-30-2015 01:17 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
care to explain? they make rallys in 15"-26"

bigguy 08-30-2015 02:59 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
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Here is my GMC, before and after.
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ovalshark 08-30-2015 04:52 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
Bigguy, nice transformation!

ovalshark 08-30-2015 04:54 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
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Originally Posted by UKNOWME (Post 7287976)
Looks good! Maybe a spacer in the rear to push it out also. Any side view pics?

I agree, Looks good, in my opinion..

mud.man.rj 08-30-2015 07:26 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
What a huge difference bigguy, major change and well worth it.

Louisianagmfs 08-30-2015 07:33 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
My 85 and my 15

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...pskote6ayk.jpg

outlawz2004 08-30-2015 07:43 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
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Originally Posted by Speeding Dakota (Post 7214175)
Here mine build after 16months, finally got it painted and tires put on.

what wheels are these. They look great on there.

outlawz2004 08-30-2015 07:47 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
My 83 short bed I am working on. This was last summer, I painted it over the winter and haven't touched it since.
http://s240.photobucket.com/user/out...11e9f.jpg.html

USSkoval 08-30-2015 08:00 PM

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My '84 has evolved a little more.
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Advanced Design 08-30-2015 08:10 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
Awesome picture! Both look great.


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Blackfox 08-31-2015 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME (Post 7291554)
What all are you getting. Technically you don't need to swap the hood and fenders since yours look to be in good condition. That way you're not repainting.

I bought the radiator support foward.... No fenders or hood. I'll be doing the swap tomorrow, gonna clean it up and paint the core support today
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Blackfox 08-31-2015 10:07 AM

It's dirty but can see the stance a little better in this pic
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ps34k4xvpd.jpg

cad 08-31-2015 01:39 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
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Originally Posted by bbbc10 (Post 7291294)
looks better with the rallys imo

On a lowered front end, 15" rallys with wheel weights on the inside do not work. Son knocked 2 wheel weights off turning into the driveway.
Need at least 16" wheels to clear the lower control arm.

OutlawDrifter 08-31-2015 01:45 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II
 
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Originally Posted by cad (Post 7293794)
On a lowered front end, 15" rallys with wheel weights on the inside do not work. Son knocked 2 wheel weights off turning into the driveway.
Need at least 16" wheels to clear the lower control arm.

just needs some "clearance" work done on the a-arm. it's a common thing with drop spindles. carries over into the gmt400 platform as well.


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