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Old 01-09-2015, 08:12 PM   #1
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

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(I think) I saw your 78' somewhere online, are you running 325's on the rear? I'm really curious as to what size tire your running on the front, my truck sits at the same height.
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Old 01-10-2015, 05:37 PM   #2
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

I just picked this up few days ago. I traded a 98 civic for it..the guy was in a tuff spot and needed a daily driver for his family that had 4 doors.

1981 350/350, dropped, runs good but needs tlc. I plan to finish up the body work, paint, exhaust, tires, and interior.
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Old 01-12-2015, 09:27 AM   #3
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Old 01-12-2015, 05:16 PM   #4
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Old 01-03-2024, 02:42 PM   #5
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

1980 stepside; straight six with added dual exhaust; three on the tree converted to four on the floor; 3.42 posi rear axle. Home made hidden hitch, spare tire mounted in the bed.

I ordered this truck and caught it in the repair lot at the Flint Assembly (I just missed watching it get built).

It was my first new vehicle. I sold it in about 1986 when I got my first company vehicle.

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Old 01-03-2024, 02:48 PM   #6
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'87 fleetside; LB4 V6 with TBI, MY6 A833 overdrive manual trans, 3.73 posi axle.

I ordered this truck and followed it down the assembly line at Flint Assembly, and drove it off the line and to the shipping building myself.

I got this in September of 1986 when I lost my first company vehicle.

Owned it until 1991 when I got my second company vehicle, and sold it to my in-laws. Got it back in 2008 when my F-i-L passed. It was a daily driver until 2016, for 30 years and 200k miles.

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Old 01-15-2015, 04:08 PM   #7
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ddr11, What drop do you have and what are the specs on the wheels? Looks gook man!
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Old 01-16-2015, 09:56 AM   #8
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5/7 drop fronts are 18x8 w/235/50/18 and rears are 20x10 w/295/40/20's factory wheel wells w/ no rubbing. Front was lowered with bell tec 2" dropped spindles and afco 9" 1000lb coils and and ride height adjuster cup, Rear has the axle flipped and shackles and a relocated 2" spring hanger
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Old 01-18-2015, 02:36 AM   #9
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Old 01-18-2015, 03:12 PM   #10
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

That is a good looking truck Alex41, kind of general Lee colored. Nice, any more details on the build.
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Old 01-18-2015, 08:37 PM   #11
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Thanks boss. I'm not really digging the color, it's called chevy corral red (looks like hugger orange in person). I bought it before Christmas from a college kid who bought it at 15. It sports a mildly cammed 350/350 with a new 12 bolt 3.40 gear (long story) and a new set of 20x8 20x10 TT2's. I believe it has 2" lowering spindles with shackles and hangers out back on top of me removing a leaf from the spring pack.

I plan on dropping it at least another 2" all around soon and maybe doing a little engine and trans swap.
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Old 01-29-2015, 09:15 PM   #12
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1977, 402BB, th 350,
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Old 01-29-2015, 10:27 PM   #13
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Here's mine. 1989 Chevrolet Cheyenne Hunter, 350 manual trans, burgundy interior.
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Old 01-29-2015, 10:35 PM   #14
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Might as well post my newest daily driver. 84 GMC 6.2 diesel 700r4. Changes coming.
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Old 02-10-2015, 02:05 PM   #15
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Here's mine. 1989 Chevrolet Cheyenne Hunter, 350 manual trans, burgundy interior.
Nice! does the bed still have the wood?
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Old 01-30-2015, 06:24 PM   #16
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Old 01-30-2015, 06:54 PM   #17
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

Zuke, love the pics but beware we are having non stop rain here in Phoenix and rain here means snow for the east. Also what's up with the exhaust are you melting the snow as you go?
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Old 01-30-2015, 07:25 PM   #18
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I suppose I should update my pics.





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Old 01-30-2015, 10:44 PM   #19
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Was trying to remember what that style grill is called, is it a phantom grille, don't see that much anymore, truck looks good.
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Old 01-30-2015, 11:03 PM   #20
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Thanks guys. Yes, it's a phantom grille. It was on there when I bought it, really not my favorite thing but like you said, it looks good on there so it will suffice till I can order some OE headlight bezels and cut this grille down to fit inside them.

BTW...I did purchase the LS2 from the GTO. It came with a 4L65E behind it not a T56. Should make for an easier install.
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Old 02-02-2015, 01:11 PM   #21
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Zuke, love the pics but beware we are having non stop rain here in Phoenix and rain here means snow for the east. Also what's up with the exhaust are you melting the snow as you go?
The exhaust hangers rotted off that day but that was the least of my worries that day, the last pic at the top of the driveway it was dead (fuel pump dead) but it turned out the duel tank switch got knocked out just enough.


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Old 02-03-2015, 02:11 AM   #22
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Old 02-08-2015, 10:19 AM   #23
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Ohchilit, Very nice!!! Looks a little like mine (page 4). I really like the original grill, which mine does not have, but will soon. Can you tell me about your wheels & tires, I really LOVE those!!
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ULTRAHD4ME,

Beautiful truck and stance> I have an 84 Silverado and would like to get that same stance and look you have on he blue 86 C10. Can you give the specs on thewheel and tire size? Thanks in advance!
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