The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

I've been lurking for a while now. Finally have my truck lowered and sitting on some decent wheels, so I thought it may be time to post some pics. I'm feeling conflicted. I'm a fan of the patina look but not sure if 1982 is old enough to rally pull it off...

PcolaC10

05-19-2014 12:03 AM

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Saw this one for sales on ebay.

Snoopy's C10

05-19-2014 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by badchevy (Post 6675380)

Here are some pics of both squares side by side. The brown one is an '82 Silverado with Corvette rallies 15x8 up front and 15x10 out back with 245/60/15s and 295/50/15s BFGs. It's dropped with 3" Belltech spindles and lowered springs (heated to lower 3"/done years ago) and flip kit with straightened leafs and notched. It has helper bags out back to raise it to even it out.
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...2/IMG_1278.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...2/IMG_1279.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...2/IMG_1277.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...2/IMG_1278.jpg

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Originally Posted by bob_o (Post 6676220)

Finally lowered my '75 Sierra. FRONT: 2.5" Mcgaughy's dropped spindles and '66 Buick LeSabre front springs with 2.5 coils removed. REAR: SpecialtyRetail axle flip brackets. Looks dope, handles better and rides nicer!

Before:
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...psa8dfb099.jpg

After:
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps2dade361.jpg
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps9f2052a2.jpg

wow :metal:

badchevy

05-19-2014 09:41 PM

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Thanks for the kind words. For me, it's makes a world of a difference when a truck is lowered.

cam.man67

05-20-2014 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bob_o (Post 6676220)

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps2dade361.jpg
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps9f2052a2.jpg

That's the first truck in a long time that I've verbally exclaimed "wow!" When I saw it. Nailed the stance!

truckfan

05-20-2014 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cam.man67 (Post 6685664)

That's the first truck in a long time that I've verbally exclaimed "wow!" When I saw it. Nailed the stance!

one of the best I have seen on here. love the whole look, patina, etc. i'd patina the primered hood to match the rest. maybe some door signs to match its heritage (City water department meter reader?)

not crazy about the white walls and full wheel covers. i'd do dog bowls and black tires (don't hate, MHO).

Hankster

05-20-2014 01:48 PM

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I finally lowered the front of my '86 it has some weight in the back so it dont normally sit that low, But i do plan on flipping the back. We chopped 2 coils off the springs and it lowered it 5 inches, not to shabby.. P.S. wheels are for sale, lol

I do want to add that the front of this thing sat REALLY high, we think it might have had over sized springs in it. I do plan on lowering the front more also.

NOT	05-21-2014 07:50 PM

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Here's my money trap

roundhouse

05-21-2014 09:13 PM

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heres a pic of our mutt, the Arizona Snowball

ivorton74

05-21-2014 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NOT (Post 6688057)

Here's my money trap

nice...what are those bucket seats out of?

NOT	05-22-2014 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ivorton74 (Post 6688399)

nice...what are those bucket seats out of?

They are JEGS GS1 seats

NOT	05-22-2014 04:22 PM

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Few more pics

BLUIDVL

05-25-2014 08:43 PM

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Down to bare metal to find all the PO surprises :banghead:.

Shaved the drip rails, handles, emblems, gas door and replaced with pop up gas cap on bed rail.

wjjeeper

05-25-2014 09:17 PM

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My recently acquired square body. :chevy:

fluffyfreak

05-26-2014 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by troy hallan (Post 6679163)

Here's some pictures of my newly redone 78 from the white 2 wheel drive long box to a black and grey 4x4 short box. 454 big block vintage 15x8 1/2 aluminum slots, bucket seats, counsel , A/C, electric windows, electric locks. Also this was my first attempt at the $50 dollar paint job http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1400463205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1400463205

Whats the $50 paintjob?

troy hallan

05-26-2014 10:03 AM

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its rustoleum paint mixed down 50 % with mineral spirits and rolled on with 4 inch foam roller sanded between every 2 coats has total of 8 coats then sand and buff cost $ 50 but really cost $ 160

nos487

05-30-2014 08:52 PM

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Here is mine

http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/a.../IMG_03172.jpg

bigblock73

05-30-2014 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nos487 (Post 6700043)

Here is mine

http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/a.../IMG_03172.jpg

Nice! Where did you find the spider caps?

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