How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? - Page 69 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

manimal · 11-06-2011, 10:46 PM

That my friend is a gorgeous truck.

FloorShift · 11-08-2011, 02:19 PM

Heres my 86 gmc wrangler, have had it two months and love it.

305
51,000 kms all original.
Power windows, locks, cruze control, no rust, was babied...sat on carpit for several years. Never seen snow.

So far we've changed the ball joints, the weather strip around side windows, Crown done, a glass chip fixed, windows tinted, new plugs, wires and belt. Runs extreamly well, like new... hope you like =)

Ol'Rover · 11-08-2011, 06:34 PM

^^ B-E-A-UTIFUL truck!!! 10/10 i love it!

limeimac97776 · 11-11-2011, 12:41 AM

Hi guys this is my first post ever on this forum. Here's some pics of my 1984 GMC High Sierra. Its a major work in progress. 2wd 1/2 ton, 350/350, new Goodyear wrangler RT/S tires, ball joints, pitman arm, Duralast Gold battery, fuel pump, starter, new 670cfm holley street avenger carb, new Sony stereo, speakers, amp, subwoofer, and a new dash pad The 350 in the truck was originally in a 1972 c20. Getting the engine and trans rebuilt over xmas break. Keeping it stock except for an edelbrock performer manifold, getting a mild cam, and keeping my 670 holley

Sadly, I am putting a 2 bolt block into the truck that was originally in a 1973 caprice. It was just taking up space in my garage anyway. And it was FREE!

The body is not the greatest. It has rust holes in the rocker panels, and cab corners and some rust spots on the bed. Previous owner abused the crap out of the poor truck as it sat outside during a hail storm and the hood and roof have hail dents. The truck also has many other dents an has a very ugly blue paint job. The previous owner did not paint the bed or the inside of the cab. So there is still some original brown paint left lol. Also, he put a chevy grille on the truck and then did a very bad black paintjob on it. I also replaced the original bumper because the PO hit something with it and left a giant dent. Luckily, I found a bumper from an 81-82 at a swap meet for 35 dollars. Going to put some fog lights in the holes of the bumper. Any ideas for a paint color? I have brown/tan interior and i don't plan on changing my interior after buying a new brown dashpad.

Most of these photos are older. These photos were taken before the new bumper and new tires were put on.

X Baldwin Motion · 11-13-2011, 09:53 PM

I've been planning on upgrading tires to 33x12.5x15 .... would those tires fit on the stock 15" ralleys ?

Ol'Rover · 11-13-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by X Baldwin Motion

I've been planning on upgrading tires to 33x12.5x15 .... would those tires fit on the stock 15" ralleys ?

guhhh im such a sucker for that two tone, very clean looking truck! yea 33's will fit on stock rallies.

Your41Plague12 · 11-13-2011, 10:56 PM

You'll have to lift it a little bit to clear those. 2" is enough.

Telecasterjoey · 11-14-2011, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloorShift

Heres my 86 gmc wrangler, have had it two months and love it.

305
51,000 kms all original.
Power windows, locks, cruze control, no rust, was babied...sat on carpit for several years. Never seen snow.

So far we've changed the ball joints, the weather strip around side windows, Crown done, a glass chip fixed, windows tinted, new plugs, wires and belt. Runs extreamly well, like new... hope you like =)

Oh my God!! Nice truck!!!! I'm a sucker for the wranglers!!

X Baldwin Motion · 11-14-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

You'll have to lift it a little bit to clear those. 2" is enough.

It looks like it may be a little higher than stock already, it has what looks like something added to the leaf springs, I'll have to get a photo and share here to find out. Thanks for the help.

slam59 · 11-15-2011, 10:53 PM

Second post here as I just got signed up here today. I posted some pics of my 74 C10 and now here's my wifes 77 3/4 ton Silverado camper special with a 454. When I first got it and after. Got from old guy that was original owner and our neighbor with 99,000 original miles on her!

2badgn · 11-15-2011, 11:18 PM

Damn, those r some nice rims! What kind are they?

How do u like the Nitto tires?

Nice to see your wife drive such a nice truck.

My ex-girlfriend used to complain when she would ride in my dad and my restored 1984 GMC 1 ton Pickup. She said that it was old.

I like old. Need to find me a real woman that can appreciate a Real Truck!

slam59 · 11-15-2011, 11:41 PM

Thanks 2badgn. Rims are made by a company called "Verde". Yeah the wife loves the old vehicles. Got a keeper LOL. Older the better with the vehicles I say. The Nittos are very nice tires, we likem! Check out my 74 shortie on the other forum.

y5mgisi · 11-16-2011, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by slam59

That pic belongs in a catolog! VERY nice!

slam59 · 11-16-2011, 10:32 AM

Thanks y5mgisi. Yeah these wheels look really good cleaned up!

85/Silverado · 11-16-2011, 12:32 PM

I got this 85 silverado from the original owner a few months ago, It has a new 350/350HP motor with 20k miles on it. The body is free of rust and dents. Never been repainted so I need to have that done. Should I sand it all down myself? If so how much would I save? Both bumpers have to be replaced since they been bumped and twisted a little and I don't think they can be repaired. I need to replace all the door rubber and the drivers vent window since I tried to open it a few days ago and the bottom mount snapped off. Someone said it was a trip to repair. So I don't know If I should just get a new door. All the gauges work like new, The clock is on time better than my watch.
I got the truck for $3000.oo not sure If I paid too much but we need a truck to carry stuff from the big city 35 miles away and our car won't haul anything but a few bags a food. lol
I want to get a Billet Grill and SS Hood and clean up the interior.
I repainted the trim on the side as you can see from the last photo. But I would like to remove it.

84chevy4x4 · 11-23-2011, 08:12 AM

heres my girlfriends 1976 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 ton
California truck, factory 400 sb, 4.10 gears, full time 4x4
6 inch superlift, 35 inch procomps. Theres a before and after picture of when she had it redone. Yeah i dont get to drive it haha

**truckfan** · 11-23-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qbrew

My77 Bonanza. Been setting for a while but on the road to recovery. 90.000 Original miles.

Dude. Our trucks are littermates....
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1985-GMC · 11-23-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84chevy4x4

heres my girlfriends 1976 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 ton
California truck, factory 400 sb, 4.10 gears, full time 4x4
6 inch superlift, 35 inch procomps. Theres a before and after picture of when she had it redone. Yeah i dont get to drive it haha

Awesome truck dude! Don't let go of that girl!

It might be the pictures but it looks like it could use some new door pins.

Dub_X · 11-23-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bead-lock

New project here i Norway, got it for free, so...

Have a 85 dually parts car, så I will make a reg cab, 8 fot dually truck...

Have a 350cid and th 400...

Frame is good, so when I put on new fenders , doors and bed, it will be a easy job...

Talk about rust! Looks like you've got some work ahead of ya.

84chevy4x4 · 11-23-2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Awesome truck dude! Don't let go of that girl!

It might be the pictures but it looks like it could use some new door pins.

haha thanks a lot man, she'll appreciate the comment. And the door pins are good it just needs realigned, but good eye. Im only 16 and so is she, we've been together for over 2 1/2 years now and I think you know why lol

**allchevy58** · 11-24-2011, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84chevy4x4

heres my girlfriends 1976 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 ton
California truck, factory 400 sb, 4.10 gears, full time 4x4
6 inch superlift, 35 inch procomps. Theres a before and after picture of when she had it redone. Yeah i dont get to drive it haha

Nice looking truck!

84chevy4x4 · 11-24-2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allchevy58

Nice looking truck!

thanks, she appreciates the comments, she loves that truck

84chevy4x4 · 11-24-2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpmotors

here are some updated pics with the 4 inch all spring lift,cooper discover s/t 255/85/16,and stainless braided brake lines.

Man that thing looks cool, i would definetly drive it just like that. I love that stocky look with the 4 inch lift. Clean ride. iI give you an A+

jlscamaro · 11-24-2011, 09:57 PM

here are my long beds

trout · 11-28-2011, 01:17 AM

put it back to the way it should be after having a 73 clip on it and now for some smaller tiers and maybe spindals

11-06-2011, 10:46 PM	#1701
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? That my friend is a gorgeous truck. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

11-08-2011, 02:19 PM	#1702
FloorShift Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Heres my 86 gmc wrangler, have had it two months and love it. 305 51,000 kms all original. Power windows, locks, cruze control, no rust, was babied...sat on carpit for several years. Never seen snow. So far we've changed the ball joints, the weather strip around side windows, Crown done, a glass chip fixed, windows tinted, new plugs, wires and belt. Runs extreamly well, like new... hope you like =) Attached Images

11-08-2011, 06:34 PM	#1703
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? ^^ B-E-A-UTIFUL truck!!! 10/10 i love it! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

11-11-2011, 12:41 AM	#1704
limeimac97776 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Leo, Indiana Posts: 2	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Hi guys this is my first post ever on this forum. Here's some pics of my 1984 GMC High Sierra. Its a major work in progress. 2wd 1/2 ton, 350/350, new Goodyear wrangler RT/S tires, ball joints, pitman arm, Duralast Gold battery, fuel pump, starter, new 670cfm holley street avenger carb, new Sony stereo, speakers, amp, subwoofer, and a new dash pad The 350 in the truck was originally in a 1972 c20. Getting the engine and trans rebuilt over xmas break. Keeping it stock except for an edelbrock performer manifold, getting a mild cam, and keeping my 670 holley Sadly, I am putting a 2 bolt block into the truck that was originally in a 1973 caprice. It was just taking up space in my garage anyway. And it was FREE! The body is not the greatest. It has rust holes in the rocker panels, and cab corners and some rust spots on the bed. Previous owner abused the crap out of the poor truck as it sat outside during a hail storm and the hood and roof have hail dents. The truck also has many other dents an has a very ugly blue paint job. The previous owner did not paint the bed or the inside of the cab. So there is still some original brown paint left lol. Also, he put a chevy grille on the truck and then did a very bad black paintjob on it. I also replaced the original bumper because the PO hit something with it and left a giant dent. Luckily, I found a bumper from an 81-82 at a swap meet for 35 dollars. Going to put some fog lights in the holes of the bumper. Any ideas for a paint color? I have brown/tan interior and i don't plan on changing my interior after buying a new brown dashpad. Most of these photos are older. These photos were taken before the new bumper and new tires were put on. Attached Images

11-13-2011, 09:53 PM	#1705
X Baldwin Motion Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sag Harbor NY Posts: 103	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I've been planning on upgrading tires to 33x12.5x15 .... would those tires fit on the stock 15" ralleys ? __________________ 1985 Custom Deluxe long bed 305 3 on tree 2015 Silverado "Great White"1987 K20 dump and plow 1968 K20 327 long bed 4spd big blue 68K20 SuburPan 4spd 79C30 L96 6L90e 86 K10 plow

11-13-2011, 10:56 PM	#1707
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? You'll have to lift it a little bit to clear those. 2" is enough. __________________ 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

11-15-2011, 10:53 PM	#1710
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Second post here as I just got signed up here today. I posted some pics of my 74 C10 and now here's my wifes 77 3/4 ton Silverado camper special with a 454. When I first got it and after. Got from old guy that was original owner and our neighbor with 99,000 original miles on her! Last edited by slam59; 11-15-2011 at 11:10 PM.

11-15-2011, 11:18 PM	#1711
2badgn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 276	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Damn, those r some nice rims! What kind are they? How do u like the Nitto tires? Nice to see your wife drive such a nice truck. My ex-girlfriend used to complain when she would ride in my dad and my restored 1984 GMC 1 ton Pickup. She said that it was old. I like old. Need to find me a real woman that can appreciate a Real Truck!

11-15-2011, 11:41 PM	#1712
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Thanks 2badgn. Rims are made by a company called "Verde". Yeah the wife loves the old vehicles. Got a keeper LOL. Older the better with the vehicles I say. The Nittos are very nice tires, we likem! Check out my 74 shortie on the other forum.

11-16-2011, 10:32 AM	#1714
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Thanks y5mgisi. Yeah these wheels look really good cleaned up!

11-16-2011, 12:32 PM	#1715
85/Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port St. Joe Fl. Posts: 491	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I got this 85 silverado from the original owner a few months ago, It has a new 350/350HP motor with 20k miles on it. The body is free of rust and dents. Never been repainted so I need to have that done. Should I sand it all down myself? If so how much would I save? Both bumpers have to be replaced since they been bumped and twisted a little and I don't think they can be repaired. I need to replace all the door rubber and the drivers vent window since I tried to open it a few days ago and the bottom mount snapped off. Someone said it was a trip to repair. So I don't know If I should just get a new door. All the gauges work like new, The clock is on time better than my watch. I got the truck for $3000.oo not sure If I paid too much but we need a truck to carry stuff from the big city 35 miles away and our car won't haul anything but a few bags a food. lol I want to get a Billet Grill and SS Hood and clean up the interior. I repainted the trim on the side as you can see from the last photo. But I would like to remove it. Attached Images

11-23-2011, 08:12 AM	#1716
84chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lower Burrell, Pa Posts: 56	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? heres my girlfriends 1976 Chevy Cheyenne 3/4 ton California truck, factory 400 sb, 4.10 gears, full time 4x4 6 inch superlift, 35 inch procomps. Theres a before and after picture of when she had it redone. Yeah i dont get to drive it haha Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy K20 work in progress 1977 Chevy C30 Dump 1979 GMC 35 4x4 Dump 1969 GMC 1500 Rat

11-24-2011, 09:57 PM	#1724
jlscamaro Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gastonia,NC Posts: 11	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? here are my long beds Attached Images

11-28-2011, 01:17 AM	#1725
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? put it back to the way it should be after having a 73 clip on it and now for some smaller tiers and maybe spindals Attached Images __________________ Edited by staff



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