How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? - Page 64 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

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.

Ol'Rover · 11-08-2011, 06:34 PM

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

Your41Plague12 · 11-13-2011, 10:56 PM

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

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!

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!

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.

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

bluecollarron · 11-28-2011, 02:12 AM

36 hummer tires: (and my shortbed back there..4in 35s)

39.5 15 16.5 swampers:

when i bought the truck around may of this year:

1979 GMC Flatbed, $450 truck ragging the Scat...

This was the end of summer w 36s:

79 Flatbed 36's South Lathrop - YouTube

Ive done a lot of work to this truck this winter already. ditched the 4 speed and 205 for a new 400 w shift kit, diesel converter, 205, hydraulic trans lines, cooler ran to the back of the truck, aluminum intake, headers, removed all emmisions, edelbrock 650, rear main, oil pan, belts, fixed broken dip stick, motor mouns, plus more im sure... hope you guys like it!

There is some beautful trucks on here!

84chevy4x4 · 11-28-2011, 01:14 PM

Looks like that old girl gets a workout^ whats it have under it for a lift? Just curious

dugzilla · 04-20-2012, 06:18 PM

I picked up this 75 3/4 ton a few weeks ago. Rusty as heck, but runs great!

It was used on the farm and the interior is just about perfect and everything works, horn, windshield washer, dash lights, door locks!!

I just put in the new upholstery.

Motor is strong, no leaks only downside is no power steering, but for $600 I can't complain.

hopelessredneck · 04-22-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dugzilla

I picked up this 75 3/4 ton a few weeks ago. Rusty as heck, but runs great!

It was used on the farm and the interior is just about perfect and everything works, horn, windshield washer, dash lights, door locks!!

I just put in the new upholstery.

Motor is strong, no leaks only downside is no power steering, but for $600 I can't complain.

Do all the gauges work prorperly

Triple6Goat · 07-28-2013, 09:24 PM

Heres my confused 77 K10 Chevy with GMC badges all over it. I just picked it up it has new 35" BFG all-terrains and i think a 6" lift. I need a 12 bolt rear end with 3.73's

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mud.man.rj · 07-28-2013, 09:53 PM

Nice looking 77.

bluex · 11-29-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by trout

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

Looked better before, but I'm biased....

trout · 11-29-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bluex

Looked better before, but I'm biased....

thnks... but my 76 needed that clip n i waned a burb clip for a looooooong time lol

ivorton74 · 11-29-2011, 11:49 PM

newbie here...here's my $400 74 c10...a work slowly in progress.

elsurfo10 · 12-18-2011, 04:55 PM

heres mine right now, picture with the cap is before i put the lift on her, now shes sittin on 37s instead of those 40s

84chevy4x4 · 12-19-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by elsurfo10

heres mine right now, picture with the cap is before i put the lift on her, now shes sittin on 37s instead of those 40s

how much lift is under that thing? i like it, cooler with the swampers though

manimal · 12-19-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by elsurfo10

heres mine right now, picture with the cap is before i put the lift on her, now shes sittin on 37s instead of those 40s

That is badass! Nice truck.

bluecollarron · 11-28-2011, 05:25 PM

The way I look at it is if I can't use it why build it!

its between 6-8 spring lift. Measures 11 in from top spring pad to bottom frame up front, measures 27 in to bottom of frame, 5.5 blocks 2in add aleafs and one ton truck springs in rear. Next thing will be shackle flips.
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11-11-2011, 12:41 AM	#1
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	#2
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

11-08-2011, 06:34 PM	#4
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.

11-13-2011, 10:56 PM	#5
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	#7
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.

11-16-2011, 10:32 AM	#9
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!

11-15-2011, 11:18 PM	#10
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	#11
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.

11-28-2011, 01:17 AM	#12
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

11-28-2011, 01:14 PM	#14
84chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lower Burrell, Pa Posts: 56	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Looks like that old girl gets a workout^ whats it have under it for a lift? Just curious __________________ 1984 Chevy K20 work in progress 1977 Chevy C30 Dump 1979 GMC 35 4x4 Dump 1969 GMC 1500 Rat

04-20-2012, 06:18 PM	#15
dugzilla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marysville WA Posts: 2	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I picked up this 75 3/4 ton a few weeks ago. Rusty as heck, but runs great! It was used on the farm and the interior is just about perfect and everything works, horn, windshield washer, dash lights, door locks!! I just put in the new upholstery. Motor is strong, no leaks only downside is no power steering, but for $600 I can't complain. Last edited by dugzilla; 04-20-2012 at 06:19 PM. Reason: added a pic

07-28-2013, 09:24 PM	#17
Triple6Goat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: panama city beach, FL Posts: 59	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Heres my confused 77 K10 Chevy with GMC badges all over it. I just picked it up it has new 35" BFG all-terrains and i think a 6" lift. I need a 12 bolt rear end with 3.73's click image upload greenshot free download screenshot program __________________ 1984 C10 swb 1985 K20 longbed 4spd 1977 K10 longbed -SOLD 1962 Chevrolet C10 swb 6cyl. 3spd. -SOLD Last edited by Triple6Goat; 07-28-2013 at 09:30 PM.

07-28-2013, 09:53 PM	#18
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Nice looking 77.

11-29-2011, 11:49 PM	#21
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? newbie here...here's my $400 74 c10...a work slowly in progress. Attached Images

12-18-2011, 04:55 PM	#22
elsurfo10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin, MD Posts: 3	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? heres mine right now, picture with the cap is before i put the lift on her, now shes sittin on 37s instead of those 40s Attached Images



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bluecollarron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 5	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? The way I look at it is if I can't use it why build it! its between 6-8 spring lift. Measures 11 in from top spring pad to bottom frame up front, measures 27 in to bottom of frame, 5.5 blocks 2in add aleafs and one ton truck springs in rear. Next thing will be shackle flips. Posted via Mobile Device

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