How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 18 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jr2 · 06-01-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

wow,alot a projects j.r.what's your plan on the 31?

I want it to resemble this A LOT!! Big tunnel Ram or a blower!! Nuttin but PURE RAW HOWSEPOWER!!

boatpuller · 06-01-2007, 04:48 PM

you read my mind man.(short story,i know)

jr2 · 06-01-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

you read my mind man.(short story,i know)

Great minds think alike.. I was born in the wrong era.. I like all things powerful that burn FOSSIL FUELS!!

liljon285 · 06-01-2007, 08:58 PM

Lol same here and i was born in the nwere era!! Nothing better than burning gas!!

DROPPED15 · 06-02-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rc 415

you have 10" wides front and back?

YEAH 15 X 10 WITH A 275-60-15 I'M GOING TO A 295-50-15!

DROPPED15 · 06-02-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

What all are you doing to it? I think I have seen that truck on the roads before.

Later,
Trav

TOTAL RE-DO,BODY,PAINT(POSS. CHANGING COLOR),ROLL-PAN ,COWL HOOD.DID YOU EVER DECIDE TO SELL THOSE WHEELS OR WERE COULD A PERSON FIND THAT SIZE OF WHEELS?

kevinr1970 · 06-03-2007, 03:48 AM

Bought this today.
1986 GMC 4x4 swb, 2" lift.
Totally straight except on small dent above the tail-light. NO RUST, has been in CA until this past year. Clear coat is flaking really bad though.
Kid inherited it from his grandpa (might have been the original owner) and drove it from CA to here and then a little around town since then.
He has no time, money, or interest in fixing a bad tranny (college kid).

It was advertised that it didn't have reverse but all forward gears worked. But when I test drove it, it never got out of first.
Oh well, I am replacing the tranny in the '86 long bed I already own with a high dollar tranny so that tranny will go in this one.
Since I am going to make some major changes to my long-bed, I'll probably drive this one around until that one is done then sell this one.

These are the only pictures I have until I get it home on Moday.

KMK454 · 06-03-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jr2

Great minds think alike.. I was born in the wrong era.. I like all things powerful that burn FOSSIL FUELS!!

As much as I love your plans for the '31, I would love even more to see that thing restored to 100% original!

I want a pre-WWII Chevy in original condition so bad. I'd love a pre-20s Baby Grand if I could find one... those old cars in original condition are so cool. They make about 30hp, go put put put down the road, stall out at the stoplight, and make everyone within a 500ft radius smile. Plus you could wear driving goggles, gloves, an English-style cap, and a long scarf. Too cool.

But even cooler... a brass era Oldsmobile... 1900-1910!

Yeah, I'm weird.

And BTW your truck is AWESOME.

boatpuller · 06-03-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

Bought this today.
1986 GMC 4x4 swb, 2" lift.
Totally straight except on small dent above the tail-light. NO RUST, has been in CA until this past year. Clear coat is flaking really bad though.
Kid inherited it from his grandpa (might have been the original owner) and drove it from CA to here and then a little around town since then.
He has no time, money, or interest in fixing a bad tranny (college kid).

It was advertised that it didn't have reverse but all forward gears worked. But when I test drove it, it never got out of first.
Oh well, I am replacing the tranny in the '86 long bed I already own with a high dollar tranny so that tranny will go in this one.
Since I am going to make some major changes to my long-bed, I'll probably drive this one around until that one is done then sell this one.

These are the only pictures I have until I get it home on Moday.

good looking rig..........where's that pic taken?

tvblazer78 · 06-03-2007, 12:24 PM

I think they will be on the blazer a bit longer. I am out of $ for now.. If something comes up I will let you know. I should have the blazer up and running very soon. later man...

I hope..

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Originally Posted by DROPPED15

TOTAL RE-DO,BODY,PAINT(POSS. CHANGING COLOR),ROLL-PAN ,COWL HOOD.DID YOU EVER DECIDE TO SELL THOSE WHEELS OR WERE COULD A PERSON FIND THAT SIZE OF WHEELS?

babyJay · 06-03-2007, 01:08 PM

Here's a few of my 79 K20...some HillBilly put the wrong headlight trim and fender emblems on it b4 I got it.

I'm considering selling this baby this summer.

kevinr1970 · 06-03-2007, 05:10 PM

Not sure? Those are the pictures the guy posted in the ad.
If I had to guess I'd say some where around the town of Snoqualmie; I know they have a lot of historic train stuff there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatpuller

good looking rig..........where's that pic taken?

Mr79C10 · 06-03-2007, 05:41 PM

My short box, Its in progress. Just finished the drop this weekend

86swb · 06-03-2007, 06:08 PM

Mr79C10, how does the truck ride?

Mr79C10 · 06-04-2007, 06:07 AM

Ummm, After I put the 2" coils in. I really dont care for the hard bounce. I really whished I would of went with drop spindles vs the coils. But something I noticed. the rear after flipping it seams kinda "spongie"? If ya can understand that? Its a differ. feeling and I do have new shocks and I did install the drop hangers for the shocks too.

Eyegore · 06-04-2007, 11:01 AM

Here's another swb on c/l today, this one has a efi.

Eyegore · 06-04-2007, 11:11 AM

c/l is just filled with these today here's a flamed 76

liljon285 · 06-04-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Eyegore

Here's another swb on c/l today, this one has a efi.

i wonder how hard that swap was....

jr2 · 06-04-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinr1970

Not sure? Those are the pictures the guy posted in the ad.
If I had to guess I'd say some where around the town of Snoqualmie; I know they have a lot of historic train stuff there.

That could be Fall City or Elbe too...

jr2 · 06-04-2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMK454

As much as I love your plans for the '31, I would love even more to see that thing restored to 100% original!

I want a pre-WWII Chevy in original condition so bad. I'd love a pre-20s Baby Grand if I could find one... those old cars in original condition are so cool. They make about 30hp, go put put put down the road, stall out at the stoplight, and make everyone within a 500ft radius smile. Plus you could wear driving goggles, gloves, an English-style cap, and a long scarf. Too cool.

But even cooler... a brass era Oldsmobile... 1900-1910!

Yeah, I'm weird.

And BTW your truck is AWESOME.

Ya know i agree withyou but if you saw this car up close I'd have a better chance of building my own complete car form scratch than I would have restoring that car. It's got some serious rust damage. I am gonna make it a hot rod and leave it at that. Early Chevys are a rare find but I couldn't pass up this rust bucket. And I'd rather not have a Model A like everyone else. That's just me.

And YES a Brass Era car would be awesome!!!

Thanks for the compliment on the truck. I have to admit after finishing everything up I have a little piece of me leaving with that truck

Now that it is completely finished it looks amazing in person. When the sun hits it, it turns into a glowing fireball!! I wil miss it but on to bigger and better things..

Ivan D. · 06-04-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

Here's a few of my 79 K20...some HillBilly put the wrong headlight trim and fender emblems on it b4 I got it.

I'm considering selling this baby this summer.

It's a cool truck, like all the chrome, and the fog lights in the bumper don't look outta place like many other models would. As for the grille, the one you have is actually way cooler than a model-correct one like mine

babyJay · 06-05-2007, 07:37 AM

Thanks. I love this truck. Bought it on e-bay with no engine/trans/transfer. It had a Western snow plow bracket on the front and no bumper. I bought the new brackets and that bumper from LMC. I'm going to post a review about it on the board some day. The rest of that chrome was on it already, and I have no idea where the piece above the grill on the front of the hood came from, but I'd love to find out. Someday I have to peel all that off and re-paint.

bigblock73 · 06-05-2007, 08:03 AM

It is an aftermarket hood protector. Not sure who made it, but I have seen them every now and again.

Slonaker · 06-05-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

It is an aftermarket hood protector. Not sure who made it, but I have seen them every now and again.

...and they were often used to cover rust holes.

Slonaker

babyJay · 06-05-2007, 09:19 AM

HA HA! No rust holes but the dumb thing is bent on both sides

I posted the review on that bumper for anyone interested in installing one.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244035

06-01-2007, 04:48 PM	#427
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds you read my mind man.(short story,i know) Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

06-01-2007, 08:58 PM	#429
liljon285 That Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: miami, fl Posts: 327	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Lol same here and i was born in the nwere era!! Nothing better than burning gas!! __________________ 1978 Chevy Scottdale Stepside, 3rd engine- 350c.i. built with cam and lifters, holley 670cfm carb. and intake,heads shaved .60. Truck is a project, and I am its restorererer!

06-03-2007, 03:48 AM	#432
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Bought this today. 1986 GMC 4x4 swb, 2" lift. Totally straight except on small dent above the tail-light. NO RUST, has been in CA until this past year. Clear coat is flaking really bad though. Kid inherited it from his grandpa (might have been the original owner) and drove it from CA to here and then a little around town since then. He has no time, money, or interest in fixing a bad tranny (college kid). It was advertised that it didn't have reverse but all forward gears worked. But when I test drove it, it never got out of first. Oh well, I am replacing the tranny in the '86 long bed I already own with a high dollar tranny so that tranny will go in this one. Since I am going to make some major changes to my long-bed, I'll probably drive this one around until that one is done then sell this one. These are the only pictures I have until I get it home on Moday. Attached Images __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

06-03-2007, 01:08 PM	#436
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Here's a few of my 79 K20...some HillBilly put the wrong headlight trim and fender emblems on it b4 I got it. I'm considering selling this baby this summer. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-03-2007, 05:41 PM	#438
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds My short box, Its in progress. Just finished the drop this weekend __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

06-03-2007, 06:08 PM	#439
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Mr79C10, how does the truck ride? __________________ 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

06-04-2007, 06:07 AM	#440
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Ummm, After I put the 2" coils in. I really dont care for the hard bounce. I really whished I would of went with drop spindles vs the coils. But something I noticed. the rear after flipping it seams kinda "spongie"? If ya can understand that? Its a differ. feeling and I do have new shocks and I did install the drop hangers for the shocks too. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

06-04-2007, 11:01 AM	#441
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Here's another swb on c/l today, this one has a efi. Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

06-04-2007, 11:11 AM	#442
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds c/l is just filled with these today here's a flamed 76 Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

06-05-2007, 07:37 AM	#447
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Thanks. I love this truck. Bought it on e-bay with no engine/trans/transfer. It had a Western snow plow bracket on the front and no bumper. I bought the new brackets and that bumper from LMC. I'm going to post a review about it on the board some day. The rest of that chrome was on it already, and I have no idea where the piece above the grill on the front of the hood came from, but I'd love to find out. Someday I have to peel all that off and re-paint. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-05-2007, 08:03 AM	#448
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds It is an aftermarket hood protector. Not sure who made it, but I have seen them every now and again. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-05-2007, 09:19 AM	#450
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds HA HA! No rust holes but the dumb thing is bent on both sides I posted the review on that bumper for anyone interested in installing one. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244035 __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW Last edited by babyJay; 06-05-2007 at 09:21 AM. Reason: Link to review thread

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