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85sqbdy 03-15-2009 05:56 PM

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
 
did the suburban front clip conversion.:metal:http://static.racingjunk.com/63/ui/4...4023142067.jpg:metal:

jchav62 03-16-2009 10:57 AM

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Here's some updated pics of my '73. I'll be starting on the interior next...:chevy:

zrated94 03-16-2009 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LpStreetKing (Post 3191817)
wow that looks awesome how much did the guages cost you? those would look awesome in my 83'

Speedo was about $196
Eletronic sensor $65 (for Speedo)
Tach was about $161
Mech Oil Press $62
Volt was about $46
Fuel (90ohm) $49
Temp was about $46
All prices are approx. All my reciets are in storage. All Gauges come with Bulbs and bulb harness, red and green bulb covers and mounting hardware. Blue LED bulbs were $2 each. Need 8 of them. 2 each for 5" speedo and tach, 1 for the 2 5/8 gauges. Make shure you get right sensor for the transmission. There's 3 different ones I think. Hope that helps. I bought all this stuff over a 2 month period.

bigblock73 03-17-2009 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel (Post 3202489)
The title says 1989
This is what it looks like after the new front end.

That isn't a 73-87...wrong forum. :)

57ToyBox 03-17-2009 10:37 AM

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Wow !!! sorry
Maybe admin can delete it. I'll repost next door.
again sorry.

OrangeAnimal 03-18-2009 12:23 PM

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Mine can also be seen in the builds section but here is you go.

"OrangeAnimal"
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...l/IMG_1595.jpg

SBTork 03-18-2009 12:34 PM

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is that flat orange? I think I may need to see more pictures of that truck :chevy:

OrangeAnimal 03-19-2009 12:14 PM

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SBTork it is orange rhino liner. So it does look kinda flat. The previous owner had that done to the truck but I think I am going to change it to regular flat orange with some pinstriping. Check out my build thread. "OrangeAnimal" For more.

JohnC 03-19-2009 03:54 PM

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Here's my beast. Just bought it last week.

kevinmfduane 03-19-2009 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC (Post 3206900)
Here's my beast. Just bought it last week.

nice, truck, what are your plans for it?

JohnC 03-20-2009 05:54 PM

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My plan is first and foremost to get it lowered. Way too tall!!!! :lol: I'm trying to decide now which wheel size to go with 18's or 20's, and what way to lower it. I was thinking 2" front and rear, but I may go lower and use 18's Then other than that a 350 engine and little things here and there.

ragekage18 03-22-2009 05:52 PM

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Here is mine. need a paint job interior is in excelent shape though. want to lower it and gets some new wheels too.

JohnC 03-23-2009 08:24 AM

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That's a nice color combo. I always liked the two tones in these style of trucks.

ragekage18 03-23-2009 08:38 AM

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thanks, going to keep it the same colors when i get it repainted. you dont see thosse old colors around anymore

magwakeenercew2jh 03-23-2009 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeAnimal (Post 3206554)
SBTork it is orange rhino liner. So it does look kinda flat. The previous owner had that done to the truck but I think I am going to change it to regular flat orange with some pinstriping. Check out my build thread. "OrangeAnimal" For more.

Great thing about these trucks is that we all get to make 'em our own. Maybe completely stock re-do. maybe orange Rhino-Liner.

That said, here's what I'd do to that fine truck: a few little chrome bolts and washers to fill the spaces left by the headlight housings, switch out the mirrors to black sports, call it done. Nice, nice truck.

If it was subtle enough, I might go for a small amount of pinstripe over that orange. Maybe one shade darker than the color that's on her now.

I don't really know what I'm gonna do with this '83 (it's also a '74 and a '63)...But a de-chroming has already started. First, I put in the Blazer leather rear seats. Next, I installed 40 Flowmasters and the ceramic coated Headman headers. Today, I did "electrical plumbing" for the Holley FI....Working backwards, as usual!!!!

JohnC 03-24-2009 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh (Post 3215345)
Great thing about these trucks is that we all get to make 'em our own. Maybe completely stockre-do...

I agree 100%, and everyone likes to see all the different ideas that each other has. I've been on some boards that really cater to a certain style or idea. This board is so open and embraces new ideas, and old styles alike!

3r!c84 04-03-2009 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC (Post 3206900)
Here's my beast. Just bought it last week.

is there a stock color combo like that but opposite? sliver and blue?

Tony_SS 04-05-2009 04:38 PM

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Here's my 86 so far...

http://onfinite.com/libraries/1472342/82b.jpg

Palf70Step 04-05-2009 05:14 PM

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Nice clean 86 you have there Tony.

JohnC 04-05-2009 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84 (Post 3236806)
is there a stock color combo like that but opposite? sliver and blue?

I've seen a silver with a darker blue middle, but not the light blue.

3r!c84 04-05-2009 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC (Post 3240180)
I've seen a silver with a darker blue middle, but not the light blue.

yea my truck says its 2tone,sliver and blue,but idk what was sliver and what was blue,the truck is all sliver now amd ive lookd under every thing and dont see any blue...?

mapatch 04-08-2009 10:48 PM

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i will sonn be contributing to this thread!

78 Chevyrado 04-09-2009 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony_SS (Post 3239932)

What size tires you got on there TonySS? They look just right.

grinch4om 04-09-2009 07:18 AM

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very nice!

JohnC 04-09-2009 07:52 AM

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That is a nice truck. Just nice and clean!


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