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cmyc5575 · 12-05-2012, 08:32 PM

I was thinking about turning my lwb into one of these and havent seen anyone do this yet on here at least. I was wondering if anyone has any pics of these old nascar trucks or see this been done before? Opinions wanted

cory d · 12-05-2012, 09:18 PM

kinda along the same track

cmyc5575 · 12-05-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cory d

kinda along the same track

Yes, kinda of what im thinking, but not so much a desert speed truck. Im trying to find something that has the spoiler that is above where the tailgate is and where the roll bar goes down threw the tonneau cover to.
I guess you can say these are the blueprints. lol

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bmchevy1979 · 12-05-2012, 11:44 PM

http://73-87.com/7387info/Circle_Track_7387.htm

cmyc5575 · 12-06-2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bmchevy1979

http://73-87.com/7387info/Circle_Track_7387.htm

Were they all short beds?

bmchevy1979 · 12-06-2012, 09:38 AM

I would Imagine they were but it could be made to look right with a long bed I think
look at the first one in this pic

JAA · 12-06-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bmchevy1979

http://73-87.com/7387info/Circle_Track_7387.htm

That's awesome. I love the stance and the look. Would be sweet to build a streetable version of one those.

bnoon · 12-06-2012, 11:17 AM

This has been one of the ideas floating around inside my head for my truck as well. I can't decide between this look with Aero or Basset 15x10's or keeping the fishin/farm truck look and throwing some classic look 5 spoke 20's on it.

Firebirdjones · 12-06-2012, 11:28 AM

Neat idea, been done with many cars, why not a truck?

Have to go with the 15" wheel though to pull the look off 100%. Per Nascar rules you won't see 20" wheels on any of the series, so installing them on a clone would just confuse the idea you are after. Go for the look, go all the way

cmyc5575 · 12-06-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Neat idea, been done with many cars, why not a truck?

Have to go with the 15" wheel though to pull the look off 100%. Per Nascar rules you won't see 20" wheels on any of the series, so installing them on a clone would just confuse the idea you are after. Go for the look, go all the way

LOL I had the idea for quite sometime. Does the roll bar that comes out the back to the bed go threw the back window of the cab? Im thinking 15's with the actual nascar tires. I know they used slicks and in most areas these are illegal for street use but I have found a local company here in OK that buys and sells them and will actually slot the tread for and additional price and say that are still safe to use and are legal then.

**rs74** · 12-06-2012, 09:22 PM

I used to have some GTS headlight covers for my 85 like the ones in the photo. Kind of reminds me of the nascar look with them on there. I used to have an old polaroid photo with them on my truck but I think it is long gone by now.

cmyc5575 · 12-06-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rs74

I used to have some GTS headlight covers for my 85 like the ones in the photo. Kind of reminds me of the nascar look with them on there. I used to have an old polaroid photo with them on my truck but I think it is long gone by now.

Does anyone have any more pics of these?

**rs74** · 12-06-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyc5575

Does anyone have any more pics of these?

Are you talking about the nascar trucks or pics of our trucks with the headlight covers on them. I tried to google for pics with headlight covers but haven't found any yet.

cmyc5575 · 12-06-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rs74

Are you talking about the nascar trucks or pics of our trucks with the headlight covers on them. I tried to google for pics with headlight covers but haven't found any yet.

The nascar trucks. I think if we could find some more pics of these then they should have the headlight covers on them.

wraprail · 12-08-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rs74

I used to have some GTS headlight covers for my 85 like the ones in the photo. Kind of reminds me of the nascar look with them on there. I used to have an old polaroid photo with them on my truck but I think it is long gone by now.http://73-87.com/7387info/articles/7387nastruck02.jpg

I love this article where it talks about Richard Childress, Manager and crew chief of the Piedmont Airlines Winston Cup team with driver Ricky Rudd and how they just got their first win at Riverside Raceway the same weekend as this truck race.
I was at that race (Riverside Western 500) in 1983
How things change...and stay the same..
Crazy.

cmyc5575 · 12-08-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wraprail

I love this article where it talks about Richard Childress, Manager and crew chief of the Piedmont Airlines Winston Cup team with driver Ricky Rudd and how they just got their first win at Riverside Raceway the same weekend as this truck race.
I was at that race (Riverside Western 500) in 1983
How things change...and stay the same..
Crazy.

That would have been awesome to have gone to. Do you have any pics of this day?

ryansfree · 08-05-2013, 02:42 PM

i have one of these trucks to my under standing there was only 12 built has ane one seen any in musems or any where again i have one of the orignal trucks built back them im in liberty mo

kevinr1970 · 08-05-2013, 03:22 PM

Cool!
Would be awesome to see some pics of how they were modified to be NASCAR compliant!

rusty76 · 08-05-2013, 06:44 PM

Show us some pics of your truck dude.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 08-06-2013, 03:06 AM

Best example I can find

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northern 85 · 08-06-2013, 05:12 AM

Thats a cool truck !!

Pop's C-10 · 08-06-2013, 09:42 AM

nice

12-05-2012, 08:32 PM	#1
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	80's nascar truck??? I was thinking about turning my lwb into one of these and havent seen anyone do this yet on here at least. I was wondering if anyone has any pics of these old nascar trucks or see this been done before? Opinions wanted

12-05-2012, 09:18 PM	#2
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12-05-2012, 11:44 PM	#4
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12-06-2012, 09:38 AM	#6
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: 80's nascar truck??? I would Imagine they were but it could be made to look right with a long bed I think look at the first one in this pic Attached Images __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

12-06-2012, 11:17 AM	#8
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: 80's nascar truck??? This has been one of the ideas floating around inside my head for my truck as well. I can't decide between this look with Aero or Basset 15x10's or keeping the fishin/farm truck look and throwing some classic look 5 spoke 20's on it. __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

12-06-2012, 11:28 AM	#9
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: 80's nascar truck??? Neat idea, been done with many cars, why not a truck? Have to go with the 15" wheel though to pull the look off 100%. Per Nascar rules you won't see 20" wheels on any of the series, so installing them on a clone would just confuse the idea you are after. Go for the look, go all the way

12-06-2012, 09:22 PM	#11
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: 80's nascar truck??? I used to have some GTS headlight covers for my 85 like the ones in the photo. Kind of reminds me of the nascar look with them on there. I used to have an old polaroid photo with them on my truck but I think it is long gone by now. Attached Images

08-05-2013, 02:42 PM	#17
ryansfree Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: liberty mo Posts: 1	Re: 80's nascar truck??? i have one of these trucks to my under standing there was only 12 built has ane one seen any in musems or any where again i have one of the orignal trucks built back them im in liberty mo

08-05-2013, 03:22 PM	#18
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