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Smoke_Dog · 10-13-2008, 02:31 PM

Looks Good! But you have to like that sort of thing!!! Never could get rid of it, if I had to sale it! I would have to find someone that has that type of mind set!

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Originally Posted by 75silverstep

Helped you lower it haha.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-28-2008, 04:15 PM

You all have some beautiful machines. Here's the '83 in it's still basic form.

I'd give my left "boy" not to have to deal with the smog laws here in the crazy state. It really makes investing in a nice motor, and *truck* for that matter, a waste of cash.

I think that's what I miss most about my '72.

Richard D · 10-28-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

You all have some beautiful machines. Here's the '83 in it's still basic form.

I'd give my left "boy" not to have to deal with the smog laws here in the crazy state. It really makes investing in a nice motor, and *truck* for that matter, a waste of cash.

I think that's what I miss most about my '72.

Aren't antiques(25 years old) smog exempt, even in Socialist Kalifornia?

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-28-2008, 07:03 PM

Not really socialist here....unless you are the one making the laws. Like a bunch of places, I guess. For the most part, laws are made by the ones in power. If the suits that run the government all drove '83 Chevy Trucks, I'll bet we'd all be better off.

In any event, the way they run the smog laws here is truly stupid.

Right now, I think they are up to exempting a 1973...maybe '74. I'm not sure. But I know it's not '83!!!!

Here's my '72 that now lives with someone else in a smog-free environment.

Cherub · 10-29-2008, 08:13 AM

Yea in the great state of Texas 25 year and older and all you need is a safty inspection.

GMBowtie79 · 10-29-2008, 01:44 PM

In California its 76 and older. but there are a few loopholes. Some Countys don't require smog checks. Or you can convert a deisel to gas. The deisel vehicles didn't require smog checks.

justcuz · 10-29-2008, 04:51 PM

Heres my buddies shortbed. A 73 converted to 3/4 ton formerly a stepside.
No cab crush in that heavy dude. Two guys walked away from this wreck!

68c10owner · 10-31-2008, 02:16 AM

Here is my 84. I just picked it up last weekend.

SBTork · 11-01-2008, 12:14 AM

^^ nice, that truck will make a good foundation

68c10owner · 11-01-2008, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

^^ nice, that truck will make a good foundation

Thanks. The pics make it look nicer than it really is but it`s pretty decent.

86swb · 11-03-2008, 12:09 AM

I am thinking about putting Line-X spray in bedliner in my bed. I have heard it is the best. What are some of your thoughts?

piecesparts · 11-03-2008, 10:45 AM

Linex is a good quality product. I have Rhino in my two trucks and my son has Rhino in his. There is nothing wrong with the Rhino brand, but some think it turns color too quick, due to UV rays. They all weather with use, but I run tonneau covers for the most part.

grinch4om · 11-03-2008, 03:31 PM

here's mine after 2 years...

DomesticDisturbance · 11-03-2008, 04:57 PM

heres what mine looked like when i got it. i dont have any recent pics but ill get some soon.

watahyahknow · 11-03-2008, 06:12 PM

a guy here in holland has painted his whole blazer in rinoliner ... the outside that is .
he has to have to drive by or hit some pretty sharp objects dead on to chip his paint

jchav62 · 11-03-2008, 07:27 PM

Nice job, grinch4om!! I love it...

dieselarmy13 · 11-04-2008, 12:36 AM

I agree, damn nice looking truck, grinch!

grinch4om · 11-04-2008, 09:03 AM

thanks! all thats left is a standard rear bumper, a blazer tank and then a 9" so I can pound that bigblock....

68c10owner · 11-04-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by grinch4om

here's mine after 2 years...

Nice truck. How much is it lowered? What size wheel/tires? Thats how I want my 84 to sit.

dostuntz · 11-04-2008, 12:52 PM

Here is mine.

This is actually my first post on this board. I just picked the truck up last week. It is a decent starting point. It has a 93 350 block with 98 vortec heads and a decent cam. It has a th400 tranny as well.

68c10owner · 11-04-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dostuntz

Here is mine.

This is actually my first post on this board. I just picked the truck up last week. It is a decent starting point. It has a 93 350 block with 98 vortec heads and a decent cam. It has a th400 tranny as well.

Nice truck and welcome to the board.

SBTork · 11-04-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dostuntz

Here is mine.

This is actually my first post on this board. I just picked the truck up last week. It is a decent starting point. It has a 93 350 block with 98 vortec heads and a decent cam. It has a th400 tranny as well.

Very nice truck, any engine pics? Welcome to the board

dostuntz · 11-04-2008, 01:50 PM

Thank you guys. No, I don't have any engine pics yet. (still trying to clean it up a bit before I start taking pics) I am going to be doing a lot of work on the drivetrain and suspension for a while. I need to get the back end down a bit. My goal is to be in the mid 12's with it. If I need to have a small shot to achieve it im not going to say no. This is my first time with a carbed sbc so I am trying to see what works well on these motors.

xs-style · 11-04-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dostuntz

Thank you guys. No, I don't have any engine pics yet. (still trying to clean it up a bit before I start taking pics) I am going to be doing a lot of work on the drivetrain and suspension for a while. I need to get the back end down a bit. My goal is to be in the mid 12's with it. If I need to have a small shot to achieve it im not going to say no. This is my first time with a carbed sbc so I am trying to see what works well on these motors.

whats the color on that one?

grinch4om · 11-04-2008, 05:59 PM

15x7 ralleys, 235 70 front, 15x8 255 70 rear

10-28-2008, 04:15 PM	#927
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds You all have some beautiful machines. Here's the '83 in it's still basic form. I'd give my left "boy" not to have to deal with the smog laws here in the crazy state. It really makes investing in a nice motor, and truck for that matter, a waste of cash. I think that's what I miss most about my '72. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

10-28-2008, 07:03 PM	#929
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Not really socialist here....unless you are the one making the laws. Like a bunch of places, I guess. For the most part, laws are made by the ones in power. If the suits that run the government all drove '83 Chevy Trucks, I'll bet we'd all be better off. In any event, the way they run the smog laws here is truly stupid. Right now, I think they are up to exempting a 1973...maybe '74. I'm not sure. But I know it's not '83!!!! Here's my '72 that now lives with someone else in a smog-free environment. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

10-29-2008, 08:13 AM	#930
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Yea in the great state of Texas 25 year and older and all you need is a safty inspection. Last edited by Cherub; 10-29-2008 at 08:13 AM.

10-29-2008, 01:44 PM	#931
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds In California its 76 and older. but there are a few loopholes. Some Countys don't require smog checks. Or you can convert a deisel to gas. The deisel vehicles didn't require smog checks. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

10-29-2008, 04:51 PM	#932
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Heres my buddies shortbed. A 73 converted to 3/4 ton formerly a stepside. No cab crush in that heavy dude. Two guys walked away from this wreck! Attached Images

10-31-2008, 02:16 AM	#933
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here is my 84. I just picked it up last weekend. __________________ Anthony Last edited by 68c10owner; 03-28-2009 at 01:51 AM.

11-01-2008, 12:14 AM	#934
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds ^^ nice, that truck will make a good foundation __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

11-03-2008, 12:09 AM	#936
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I am thinking about putting Line-X spray in bedliner in my bed. I have heard it is the best. What are some of your thoughts? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-03-2008, 10:45 AM	#937
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Linex is a good quality product. I have Rhino in my two trucks and my son has Rhino in his. There is nothing wrong with the Rhino brand, but some think it turns color too quick, due to UV rays. They all weather with use, but I run tonneau covers for the most part. Last edited by piecesparts; 11-03-2008 at 10:46 AM.

11-03-2008, 03:31 PM	#938
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds here's mine after 2 years... Attached Images

11-03-2008, 04:57 PM	#939
DomesticDisturbance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Portsmouth, Va Posts: 33	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds heres what mine looked like when i got it. i dont have any recent pics but ill get some soon. __________________ 76 Chevy shortbed C-10, 350 w/turbo 350 trans(under construction) cardomain page: http://www.cardomain.com/id/DmestcDisturbnce

11-03-2008, 06:12 PM	#940
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds a guy here in holland has painted his whole blazer in rinoliner ... the outside that is . he has to have to drive by or hit some pretty sharp objects dead on to chip his paint __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

11-03-2008, 07:27 PM	#941
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Nice job, grinch4om!! I love it... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-04-2008, 12:36 AM	#942
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I agree, damn nice looking truck, grinch! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

11-04-2008, 09:03 AM	#943
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds thanks! all thats left is a standard rear bumper, a blazer tank and then a 9" so I can pound that bigblock....



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11-04-2008, 12:52 PM	#945
dostuntz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aubrey, TX. Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here is mine. This is actually my first post on this board. I just picked the truck up last week. It is a decent starting point. It has a 93 350 block with 98 vortec heads and a decent cam. It has a th400 tranny as well. Attached Images

11-04-2008, 01:50 PM	#948
dostuntz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aubrey, TX. Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Thank you guys. No, I don't have any engine pics yet. (still trying to clean it up a bit before I start taking pics) I am going to be doing a lot of work on the drivetrain and suspension for a while. I need to get the back end down a bit. My goal is to be in the mid 12's with it. If I need to have a small shot to achieve it im not going to say no. This is my first time with a carbed sbc so I am trying to see what works well on these motors.

11-04-2008, 05:59 PM	#950
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds 15x7 ralleys, 235 70 front, 15x8 255 70 rear Attached Images

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