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y5mgisi · 10-07-2011, 02:24 PM

Sweet flatbed!

y5mgisi · 10-07-2011, 02:26 PM

An updated one of mine.

cscttmllr · 10-10-2011, 12:16 PM

Thanks y5mgisi!!
I picked it up for 2500 (pretty good deal I think) lots of plans for it blah blah blah, similar color scheme to yours I think? I think I am going to paint it back same colors only use tinted primer for the "cost effective" satin look??

Your41Plague12 · 10-10-2011, 01:27 PM

I love the two tone brown and buckskin! Forget flat black, that just looks classy. That's my two cents

WarBeard · 10-10-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

I love the two tone brown and buckskin! Forget flat black, that just looks classy. That's my two cents

Motodrew · 10-10-2011, 07:44 PM

I'm now the owner of this '85 Silverado. I was quite please with the condition that this truck is still in. I'm looking forward to cleaning it up and restoring it to my standards over the next year. This forum has already been a great help on gaining information and data!

Miller92 · 10-10-2011, 11:43 PM

cscttmllr that sir is one of the most beautiful trucks I've seen! I LOVE flatbeds but haven't seen many that look good with the single wheels in the back. Is that a homemade flatbed or did you buy it for the truck? Again, killer truck man!

Miller92 · 10-10-2011, 11:46 PM

Motodrew that truck already looks restored! Thats an awesome ride man, I'd love to find one like that.

cscttmllr · 10-11-2011, 11:25 AM

Miller92, I understand it was a flatbed for a dually but my neighbor (whom I bought it from) cut it down to fit a single axle. If you look you can see where it is slightly bowed from front to back where it got too hot when he was cutting it with a torch. And thanks for the compliments!

I had been trying to buy it since I first saw it when he moved in down the road. Finally talked him out of it and REALLY love the old truck.

And Your41Plague12, sorry there was some confusion. I did not mean I wanted to paint it flat back. Wanted to paint it flat brown and buckskin. Wouldn't make much sense to put a nice paint job on a truck that stays in the woods. Figured I'd get primer tinted to match original colors then just touch it up as needed??? That's the plan for now??

Motodrew · 10-11-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller92

Motodrew that truck already looks restored! Thats an awesome ride man, I'd love to find one like that.

Yeah I was extremely surprised with the condition of the body and frame of this find. Original paint too! There is only one trouble spot I found on the truck. I'm hoping to repaint in the spring. The owner said its been in his family since he was 15. Swore that it always took priority in the garage and I believe him! He just dropped a new SB 350 aprox 14K miles ago that runs great. Seems the timing is setup for a more economical setting which I'm ok with for now since it is my daily driver.

Miller92 · 10-11-2011, 06:13 PM

Not a good one but here's an update on mine... Electrical fire burned pretty much everything and I was stranded 2 and a half hours from home...

Have almost everything we need to get it going again, mainly just need a wiring harness now.

Motodrew · 10-11-2011, 06:31 PM

Could have been all them dry pine needles that caused the fire!

Miller92 · 10-11-2011, 07:26 PM

lol no it was clean when the fire happened. I drove from Houston to Ft. Worth for a wedding and this happened on my way back. I had put bout 600 miles on it in 3 days. The pine needles are cause its been sitting under our big trees for 2 months now.

lsx440 · 10-11-2011, 09:37 PM

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1985-GMC · 10-12-2011, 12:06 AM

Nice!!!

Got Smoke? · 10-12-2011, 06:56 PM

I'll throw in a couple of pictures of my 79 K20.

Couple months ago with my old 35x12.50's

Current state with 285 BFG's, think I'm gonna dig out my old stock wheels and bow tie hubcabs and swap them over this weekend. I don't like the looks of the black wheels.

Omar999 · 10-14-2011, 02:13 AM

Hi there,From Saudi Arabia - Dammam city, Its my pleasure to dedicate my car pictures GMC-1974 pick up.

WarBeard · 10-14-2011, 09:57 PM

Repost your pictures. They did not show up!

Welcome to the site!

75gmc454 · 10-15-2011, 10:08 PM

Here is my 76 silverado. It is a big ten with a 454. All original but it needs a paint job and the chrome bumpers put back on.

Omar999 · 10-16-2011, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by motomech

Repost your pictures. They did not show up!

Welcome to the site!

what about now...

85sierraclassic · 10-16-2011, 02:30 PM

truck i seen for sale a couple months back,

wowo · 10-17-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wowo

My '78 Sierra 15 4x4....my brother started this project 4 years ago, and we lost him to cancer.....me and my father decided to finish the project this year and dedicate it to my bro....almost complete...more to come

Got some finished pics here... I was able to get the truck done and on the road for Oct. 18...(which happens to be mine and my brothers birthday)...still need to install the Lund visor and diamond plate mud flaps....but the truck purrs like a kitten...( rides like a rhino tho!).....Im very proud, and Im sure my little brother would be as well....

nothingbutGM · 10-17-2011, 10:00 PM

FOR SALE
1979 GMC 3/4 TON

amazing shape, appraised at 10,000$
in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Thnaks
Todd

y5mgisi · 10-17-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wowo

Got some finished pics here... I was able to get the truck done and on the road for Oct. 18...(which happens to be mine and my brothers birthday)...still need to install the Lund visor and diamond plate mud flaps....but the truck purrs like a kitten...( rides like a rhino tho!).....Im very proud, and Im sure my little brother would be as well....

Looks amazing!

1985-GMC · 10-17-2011, 11:23 PM

^ X2 again the sport looks awesome! Great job!

10-07-2011, 02:24 PM	#1626
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Sweet flatbed!

10-07-2011, 02:26 PM	#1627
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? An updated one of mine.

10-10-2011, 12:16 PM	#1628
cscttmllr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West TN Posts: 4	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Thanks y5mgisi!! I picked it up for 2500 (pretty good deal I think) lots of plans for it blah blah blah, similar color scheme to yours I think? I think I am going to paint it back same colors only use tinted primer for the "cost effective" satin look?? Attached Images __________________ 81 K10 with K20 axles - Flat bed Farm Truck

10-10-2011, 01:27 PM	#1629
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I love the two tone brown and buckskin! Forget flat black, that just looks classy. That's my two cents __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-10-2011, 07:44 PM	#1631
Motodrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 38	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I'm now the owner of this '85 Silverado. I was quite please with the condition that this truck is still in. I'm looking forward to cleaning it up and restoring it to my standards over the next year. This forum has already been a great help on gaining information and data! Attached Images

10-10-2011, 11:43 PM	#1632
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? cscttmllr that sir is one of the most beautiful trucks I've seen! I LOVE flatbeds but haven't seen many that look good with the single wheels in the back. Is that a homemade flatbed or did you buy it for the truck? Again, killer truck man!

10-10-2011, 11:46 PM	#1633
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Motodrew that truck already looks restored! Thats an awesome ride man, I'd love to find one like that.

10-11-2011, 11:25 AM	#1634
cscttmllr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West TN Posts: 4	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Miller92, I understand it was a flatbed for a dually but my neighbor (whom I bought it from) cut it down to fit a single axle. If you look you can see where it is slightly bowed from front to back where it got too hot when he was cutting it with a torch. And thanks for the compliments! I had been trying to buy it since I first saw it when he moved in down the road. Finally talked him out of it and REALLY love the old truck. And Your41Plague12, sorry there was some confusion. I did not mean I wanted to paint it flat back. Wanted to paint it flat brown and buckskin. Wouldn't make much sense to put a nice paint job on a truck that stays in the woods. Figured I'd get primer tinted to match original colors then just touch it up as needed??? That's the plan for now?? __________________ 81 K10 with K20 axles - Flat bed Farm Truck

10-11-2011, 06:13 PM	#1636
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Not a good one but here's an update on mine... Electrical fire burned pretty much everything and I was stranded 2 and a half hours from home... Have almost everything we need to get it going again, mainly just need a wiring harness now. Attached Images

10-11-2011, 06:31 PM	#1637
Motodrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 38	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Could have been all them dry pine needles that caused the fire! __________________ '85 Silverado, 4x4, SB 350. Keep them beavers grinnin' and them wheels a spinnin'!

10-11-2011, 07:26 PM	#1638
Miller92 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 245	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? lol no it was clean when the fire happened. I drove from Houston to Ft. Worth for a wedding and this happened on my way back. I had put bout 600 miles on it in 3 days. The pine needles are cause its been sitting under our big trees for 2 months now.

10-11-2011, 09:37 PM	#1639
lsx440 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 44114 Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

10-12-2011, 12:06 AM	#1640
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Nice!!! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-12-2011, 06:56 PM	#1641
Got Smoke? Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bethpage TN Posts: 42	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I'll throw in a couple of pictures of my 79 K20. Couple months ago with my old 35x12.50's Current state with 285 BFG's, think I'm gonna dig out my old stock wheels and bow tie hubcabs and swap them over this weekend. I don't like the looks of the black wheels. __________________ 97 Dodge 2500 12V NV4500... way to much to list. 79 Chevy K20 4" RC/37" GY OZ's 350/465/205.... restoration somewhere in the futue.... NEW: Project 88 Chevy R3500 3+3 / 88 V3500 3+3 combing two to make one....

10-14-2011, 02:13 AM	#1642
Omar999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OH.44202 Posts: 213	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Hi there,From Saudi Arabia - Dammam city, Its my pleasure to dedicate my car pictures GMC-1974 pick up.



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10-14-2011, 09:57 PM	#1643
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Repost your pictures. They did not show up! Welcome to the site! __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

10-15-2011, 10:08 PM	#1644
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Here is my 76 silverado. It is a big ten with a 454. All original but it needs a paint job and the chrome bumpers put back on.

10-16-2011, 02:30 PM	#1646
85sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: auburn ne Posts: 230	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? truck i seen for sale a couple months back, Attached Images __________________ 85 GMC sierra classic : 350, 4spd, 205, 3.42s, 35s

10-17-2011, 10:00 PM	#1648
nothingbutGM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 7	For sale FOR SALE 1979 GMC 3/4 TON amazing shape, appraised at 10,000$ in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Thnaks Todd Attached Images

10-17-2011, 11:23 PM	#1650
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? ^ X2 again the sport looks awesome! Great job! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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