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Thanks for the comments guys! Will be posting photos with the new tires when mounted.

I did pull the grille out and paint it last week - it was a weathered orginal piece. I've ordered new shocks and front coils (photos don't show it, but the left front spring is bad).

Door panels were already on the truck when I bought it - if they are LMC repops that's good to know.

I'm looking for a set of buckets - could be original or something that would fit. Any suggustions as to what to look for besides a vintage set?

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hey where did you get that grill looks great iv been looking for a black one just like that for my truck?

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I really like how it looked at first its amazing how old and rusted like that they have so much more character.but nice looking truck now

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That's the original grille - I believe. It was actually quite weathered - I just pulled it out and painted it last week with a rattle can paint that's designed for plastic. Was a virtual perfect match.

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Hey guys, This is my '79 3/4ton.
Not really sure if i should lift it a couple " or just leave it the way it is...?

Todd :canada:

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Very nice truck Todd, lifting it will just make harder to get in plus load your bike. But some people have long legs....Vernski:lol:

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Nice looking truck Todd! But, I might be a little biased ;)

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Just a few more pic's of the old guy, taken today :gmc2:


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Todd :canada:

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Looks nice and classy.

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Another one that looks like my old 78, man I wish I had it back.:hc:

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Thanks guys,
should i put i little lift on it?
Todd:gmc2:

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I say yes, like 3 or 4 inches.

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No lift!

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Wouldn't do a lift - looks great!!! If you do though, keep it to 4 or less.

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IF you lift it, your choices are really limited because its a 2wd. I know fabtech makes a kit but i think its only 3".

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I wouldn't lift it unless you have your heart set on 33" or larger tires. I lifted mine solely for that purpose though. I gotta have at least 33's on a long bed. and 31's on a short bed.

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Man I wouldn't, at that height it looks sporty, but still looks like it'll laugh at the slammers saying, "I can go over speed bumps AND offroad!" But that's just my opinion.:chevy:

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I don't really have that many pictures of my longbed '81. Dunno why either, I'll have to remedy that problem soon... But I do have videos of it so far. Almost everything is stock except the new 600 cfm Edlebrock Street Avenger carb and racing intake manifold, valve covers, Mr. Gasket oil cap, and Thrush Welded mufflers. I dunno the horsepower, but I wouldn't say it's much more than the stock 289 hp roughly.

Walk-around and Start-up:
Exhaust sound:
Take off:

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This is back in about '92 or '93. It's got a pic of my uncle's big ass Chevy lol, and the little blonde baby is me.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._4059901_n.jpg
Went back to Cali last summer to visit, he still has that truck. And uh, it's a lot shorter than I remember. LOL

Just noticed the thread was for long beds. Oops! Lol, but aside from it's a stepside, not a long box, it's a decent truck. Still is.

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My new 1987 Chevy Silverado!

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Very nice clean truck!

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Lowered C20 and soon to be lifted K20 both right hand drive, C20 is 454 and T400 , K20 has 292 and 4 speed

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How much of a drop front and back is that? (on the C20, LOL)

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That looks amazing 1987 Scotty!
Soooo clean and just perfect.

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My 77! lookin better... still alot of work left