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Richard D 07-08-2008 11:12 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
I agree, that one sits about perfect. I like how the space between the rim and fender is the same front to back.

SCOTI 07-08-2008 11:37 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by upon1 (Post 2797606)
wow that is a deadly truck! what is your suspension setup and tire sizes??
The front drop is 3" Bell Tech spindles w/1 coil cut from the original sbc V8 springs & relocated upper shock mounts.

The rear has the HD spring option (8-leaf spring pack) w/a Western Chassis flip kit (for 6" drop) plus Bell Tech drop shackles. I've added Western Chassis c-sections w/home-made air-over-leaf brackets & a couple of small dbl convoluted bags for leveling the truck when I want to still use it as a truck.

In the pics, front wheel/tire combo is 20x8.5 w/5.25"BS & 255-40/20's. The rear is 20x10 w/5.50"BS & 295-40/20's.

It looks sweet but the drop combined w/the tall front tires did not work well. I can't get my knuckles in between the top of the tires & the wheel well & it was very apparent on the short drive I took it on this weekend. I swapped my ralleys back on for now.

SCOTTROD 07-08-2008 12:22 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Man, I like that truck with the coys on it.:metal:

gafiredog 07-10-2008 06:54 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
thats a bad ride scoti

slash crashley 07-18-2008 10:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by upon1 (Post 2797606)
wow that is a deadly truck! what is your suspension setup and tire sizes??

heh. i haven't heard "deadly" for a lot of years. i'm going to try and work it back into my vocabulary, it's a classic. :canada:

awesome trucks in here fellas. :metal:

SulphurDave 07-18-2008 10:54 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MickMc (Post 2794287)
How did you get that dash pad so smooothee and shinny?

Mick
it's fiberglassed

MickMc 07-18-2008 11:09 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SulphurDave (Post 2811577)
it's fiberglassed

Well, that is one simple answer.

Thanks

Mick

rodstored-72 07-18-2008 11:03 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
I put the Coys that I bought for my 68 on for the weekend & took it up to Kellers the local burger/cruise joint
scott,
i used to go up there a bunch when i lived out there. i used to work for "the gas company" alooong time ago (11yrs) my buddy gerald & i knew alot a poeple there. it was a blast! anyways thought i would share.....

flamingbig10 07-19-2008 01:56 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
I go about once a month, might see you there Scoti

piecesparts 07-20-2008 11:28 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SulphurDave (Post 2811577)
it's fiberglassed
Did you lay the glass over the original pad, or did you have to do something to seal it first?

SulphurDave 07-21-2008 11:48 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MickMc (Post 2811603)
Well, that is one simple answer.

Thanks

Mick


ok...




Quote:
Originally Posted by bell (Post 2235321)
how did you do your dash? IT LOOKS GREAT!!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by SulphurDave (Post 2235472)
Lots of time, patience, resin, filler, sanding, priming, patience, sanding, filler, sanding.......
Quote:
Originally Posted by bell (Post 2235496)
It looks amazing! did you strip off the foam and use fiberglass mat??
Quote:
Originally Posted by SulphurDave (Post 2235584)
nope
Quote:
Originally Posted by benoit454 (Post 2252286)
I love that dash too but I bet it's gonna glare in the window badly while you try and drive in the sun.

So if you didn't strip it then what was done? Just glassed over the original sanded and painted?
Quote:
Originally Posted by SulphurDave (Post 2252384)
I heard people talk about the glare too but this is not a daily driver and gawt damn it looks good! :metal:

Like I said about the dash...

It takes a lot of time and patience to get it smooth. It didn't always come out great looking after the first time it was primed, or the second or the third... I mean we played with it and filled in spots and sanded until it was ready to paint. Don't expect to get it perfect in a day.
Quote:
Originally Posted by benoit454 (Post 2252821)
I know how it is to do bondo work.

I've done body work for a few years now so I've been through it plenty.

I just wondered if you used resin and mat, which should stick very well and hold it's own, or if you used a filler/putty like bodno or duraglass.

If you used a filler I wondered if you just roughed up the surface or used some kind of adhesive promoter to help it stick to the dash.

It looks great, love it. I figure no matter if it's a daily or not it's gonna glare and probably bad, my black one does I dyed in my monte carlo and so did the 86 k10's I used gloss black and they glare, but I wouldn't change it to save my a$$. I love anything and everything shiney, just the white might be too much, not sure.

Also what's bad about the fillers is how they don't stay stuck to things that are common to expand and contract or flex. Being white, that helps reflecxt heat so that might help you alot, and if she doesn't set in direct sun for a long time that'll really keep it nice for a very long time. Just make sure some idiot doesn't jam their hand down on it hard and crack it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by SulphurDave (Post 2252846)
Yes we used fiberglass resin and mat to make sure it stuck. After that the guy who painted it took it and did his thing with filler and sanding and getting it smooth as possible. Left it alone for a few months just sitting in the inside of my truck. Meanwhile, I did some other projects and then came back to it later. Had a couple spots that lifted a little and he went back and sanded it more and filled in where it was neccessary and painted it.

87_Custom 07-22-2008 11:22 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Hey guys I'm pretty new to the site. Here's a pic of my 87 C10 dad and I rebuilt.
Start to Finish:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3...Picture119.jpg[BR]
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3...9/DSC00522.jpg

flamingbig10 07-23-2008 02:49 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
good looking truck, it must not be you DD, since it doesn't have wipers blades lol

watahyahknow 07-23-2008 05:03 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
nice colour i was planning he same after seeing the 57 buildup here

80FOUR 07-25-2008 12:28 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
2 Attachment(s)
new stance

spr85gmc 07-25-2008 09:47 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
New Rule ---> When You Post A Pic Post Some Info With It Please^

dooce 07-25-2008 02:34 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 80FOUR (Post 2821097)
new stance
how much drop is that, and what size rims/tires? looks good

87_Custom 07-25-2008 07:11 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by flamingbig10 (Post 2818377)
good looking truck, it must not be you DD, since it doesn't have wipers blades lol
lol it has wiper blades and taillights now. That picture was taken right when we brought it home from picking up the bed from the paint booth. The lighting doesn't do the paint justice either I need to get a picture of it in the sunlight.

Rodms 07-26-2008 01:18 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
I'm new on here but anyone know where you get fiber hood or front cap?
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...s/IMG_0290.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...s/IMG_0292.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...s/IMG_0289.jpg

watahyahknow 07-26-2008 08:14 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
http://www.usbodysource.com/Pages_Trucks/73-Chevy.htm
http://www.up22.com/chevytruck.htm

i might be interested in the sheetmetal you take off the truck , it looks pretty solid on the pictures

flamingbig10 07-27-2008 02:45 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 87_Custom (Post 2822083)
lol it has wiper blades and taillights now. That picture was taken right when we brought it home from picking up the bed from the paint booth. The lighting doesn't do the paint justice either I need to get a picture of it in the sunlight.
that how mine was, also no seat belts, no windows, and bunch over stuff wasn't on it. My truck need the right light for the pearl to pop, only bright sun light or fluorescent light, heres my truck when it left the paint shop
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...ummer06201.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...ummer06391.jpg

spr85gmc 08-03-2008 12:33 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
whats up guys been on here a while so i figured i should post pics of my baby aka BRUNO
http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o...c/bruno001.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o...c/bruno002.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o...c/bruno008.jpg http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o...c/bruno003.jpg
just had the wheels and tire put on thiss weekend heading to castroville tx for a cruise next friday.:metal:

up and coming plans are
* 91 front end (undecided)
* Paint red/orange and gray two toned
* re-do interior install dynomatt
* bags when money will allow


post any feed back good or bad

watahyahknow 08-03-2008 12:35 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
those torque trush look good under just about anything , realy like those rims

SCOTI 08-03-2008 12:38 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spr85gmc (Post 2833780)
whats up guys been on here a while so i figured i should post pics of my baby aka BRUNO....... just had the wheels and tire put on thiss weekend heading to acastroville tx for a cruise next friday.:metal:

post any feed back god or bad
Loosen up the rear bumper brackets, put a jack under the bumper & lift it to square it w/the body. Looks like the bolts weren't tight enough & someone stepped on the bumper to get into the bed causing it to drop until the brackets bottomed out.

Looks like a solid truck though.

spr85gmc 08-03-2008 12:42 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 2833786)
Loosen up the rear bumper brackets, put a jack under the bumper & lift it to square it w/the body. Looks like the bolts weren't tight enough & someone stepped on the bumper to get into the bed causing it to drop until the brackets bottomed out.

Looks like a solid truck though.
i need to get on that tomorrow i just put the bumper on a few days ago so yes add that to my list either that or put the roll pan back on.

SCOTI 08-03-2008 01:07 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spr85gmc (Post 2833791)
i need to get on that tomorrow i just put the bumper on a few days ago so yes add that to my list either that or put the roll pan back on.
Nix the roll pan. The sport bumpers look sweet on GM trucks.

f.monroe 08-03-2008 01:27 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Hey SPR85GMC , What are the specs on the front wheels and tires ? Backspace and size of the rubber . The 20's look good . I like the dark center wheel on your dark truck .
Frank

spr85gmc 08-03-2008 11:20 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by f.monroe (Post 2833816)
Hey SPR85GMC , What are the specs on the front wheels and tires ? Backspace and size of the rubber . The 20's look good . I like the dark center wheel on your dark truck .
Frank
wheels are 20x8.5 with a 5.2 back space and a +12 offset for the front and, 22x9 with a 5.5 backspacing and +13 offset for the rear.

255/40VR20 Yokohama Parada Spec-X Blackwall

285/40VR22 XL Yokohama Parada Spec-X Blackwall need a 1/2 or 1in spacer to satisty me when i turn the rear rubs the inner fender

Fer79 08-04-2008 01:53 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
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MickMc 08-04-2008 02:33 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MickMc (Post 2811603)
Well, that is one simple answer.

Thanks

Mick

I was looking (hope ing) for a more complete answer, maybe along the lines of...

we roughed the surface and layed glass mat with three layers of resin, then sanded and filled and sanded and filled...

or

we cleaned the dash and very carefully layed glass cloth over the entire dash with only two coats of resin and very carefully added filler to the craters the used heavy primer to finish out the somooothe look.

Sometimes people will blow you off when you ask a question, maybe the answer is to complicated or maybe they don't want to let their secret out, maybe they didn't do the work, maybe they had a bad day and everyone has asked the same question (ie 'my cousine has one just like that,except...)...

Share and share and share is main focus of this board, if you don't want to share no problem, I wont ask again.


Mick

spr85gmc 08-04-2008 04:12 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 

what color is the ss boh trucks look killer

killthewabbit 08-04-2008 10:13 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
They have confederate flag license plates in Mexico?

I guess I shouldn't be surprised, I have a mexican blanket here in TN. Bought it in Mazatlan back in the Navy days.

Nice wheels and stance, spr85gmc

Fer79 08-05-2008 03:29 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by killthewabbit (Post 2836005)
They have confederate flag license plates in Mexico?

I guess I shouldn't be surprised, I have a mexican blanket here in TN. Bought it in Mazatlan back in the Navy days.

Nice wheels and stance, spr85gmc
:hi2:haha yea, I'm on the border with mexico:ito: (piedras negras, coahuila) - texas (eagle pass):flagw:, The truck also is of texas... greetings...

Fer79 08-05-2008 03:31 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spr85gmc (Post 2835447)
what color is the ss boh trucks look killer
thanks, the color is victory red...

Square84 08-05-2008 11:28 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by killthewabbit (Post 2836005)
They have confederate flag license plates in Mexico?

I guess I shouldn't be surprised, I have a mexican blanket here in TN. Bought it in Mazatlan back in the Navy days.

Nice wheels and stance, spr85gmc
that is a georgia state flag license plate truck prolly came from there.

Fer79 08-05-2008 11:52 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Square84 (Post 2836672)
that is a georgia state flag license plate truck prolly came from there.

I buy the plate on ebay,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Smoke...spagenameZWD1V

greetings...

killthewabbit 08-05-2008 02:50 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Oh man, I didn't even realize it was a Smokey and the Bandit thing. Crap, now I have to relinquish my redneck credentials.

Fer79, the truck's stance is great. I have a thing for worn in stepsides as well.

gafiredog 08-05-2008 05:02 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
hey killthewabbit, your gonna make us look bad. ( really, i didn't think about that either, thought fer79 just wanted the stars and bars on his ride.)

Square84 08-05-2008 11:50 PM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fer79 (Post 2836689)
I buy the plate on ebay,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Smoke...spagenameZWD1V

greetings...
on ebay they are $15 if you go to state license plates.com they are $6

CUZICAN_RYDA 08-06-2008 01:47 AM
Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds
 
Man I can't wait to get started on my truck


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