How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 293 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

520CheyenneK10 · 03-09-2014, 04:40 AM

Got BFG's installed Saturday morning. 15x8 oem rims off a retired Border Patrol Blazer with 31x10.50x15 TA/KO's.

Also got the "Hoe" re-shoed with some fresh new Toyos while I was at it.

Pics got flipped

Eyegore · 03-09-2014, 05:47 AM

520 very nice, what year is your truck? First time I've seen it hear. And what part of az desert are you located?

520CheyenneK10 · 03-09-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Eyegore

520 very nice, what year is your truck? First time I've seen it hear. And what part of az desert are you located?

Thanks! It's a 73' Cheyenne Super K10. In Pima County NW.

mud.man.rj · 03-09-2014, 08:24 PM

Nice K10.

Bowed · 03-10-2014, 02:39 PM

That's a nice looking K10 . It's neat and the colors are right . I am doing 77 swb in similar fashion . BTW I'm in E. Maricopa county .

JAG66 · 03-14-2014, 11:51 PM

1987 5.7, 78K miles.

mud.man.rj · 03-15-2014, 12:57 AM

Wow, the truck looks like it is 1987 right now and you just bought it, super clean.

Silverado3500HD · 03-15-2014, 12:56 PM

Nice trucks !

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GMC truckdriver · 03-19-2014, 08:11 AM

My 1983 Sierra 70,000 original miles. Bought new August 1983. Replaced broken grille last year with one from a 1985 junk yard truck. Those wheels have been on it since 1989.

kreigjean · 03-19-2014, 12:46 PM

GMC truckdriver what is the Trim level of your 83'?

aggie91 · 03-19-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kreigjean

GMC truckdriver what is the Trim level of your 83'?

It appears to be a base model GMC Sierra. No code of that year:

1982-1987

Base model - Chevy Custom Deluxe/GMC Sierra
Z62 - Chevy Scottsdale/GMC High Sierra (Note this change)
Z84 - Discontinued
YE9 - Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Classic

GMC truckdriver · 03-19-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kreigjean

GMC truckdriver what is the Trim level of your 83'?

It is the base trim level Sierra 1500. Only options were the 305 4bbl engine, th350 transmission, air conditioning and rear bumper. (no radio) Still have the window sticker. Paid 7600.00 brand new. MSRP was 10,030.00. Never been into the engine or transmission except to change the distributer. Had to change the seat from the same junk yard 1985 model that I used for the grille. Still runs and drives perfect. I still have the steel 15x7 wheels with the dog dish caps. When tires where out (more like dry rot) I switch rims with fresh tires each time 4 xs so far. Today the odometer reads 70,630 mile and has never rolled.

Hankster · 03-19-2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC truckdriver

My 1983 Sierra 70,000 original miles. Bought new August 1983. Replaced broken grille last year with one from a 1985 junk yard truck. Those wheels have been on it since 1989.

Beautiful truck you have there Driver!

Bluboy1227 · 03-20-2014, 03:30 PM

Im new here but this is my 85 C10. Working progress. Its got a Mcgaughys 4.5/6 Drop, and a mildly built 406 Sbc. Gonna be my daily driver once she's done

kalbert · 03-20-2014, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC truckdriver

My 1983 Sierra 70,000 original miles. Bought new August 1983. Replaced broken grille last year with one from a 1985 junk yard truck. Those wheels have been on it since 1989.

Nice lookin unit. Patina is just right and those wheels are sweet! Bonus points awarded if you remember what they are. They look like American Gamblers, or maybe Progressive something?

GMC truckdriver · 03-21-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kalbert

Nice lookin unit. Patina is just right and those wheels are sweet! Bonus points awarded if you remember what they are. They look like American Gamblers, or maybe Progressive something?

Centerline Champ 500's. They had the 3 bar fake knock-offs but they were confiscated by someone who needed them more than me.

LookSlowGoFast · 03-21-2014, 05:39 PM

Still in progress, but she's on her way to being done this summer! Fixin to rebuild the small block, install a new rear-end, and a flip kit, c-notches, and 2 1/2in drop spindles. Already relocated the front leaf spring brackets, replaced the rear brackets and hangers, and added 3in drop springs.

ChevDog1 · 03-21-2014, 05:47 PM

Man, I wish I had your dash pad....

Nice truck!

mud.man.rj · 03-21-2014, 09:23 PM

Good looking truck with a great plan.

Blackfox · 03-22-2014, 11:29 AM

Picked up this 87 R10 a couple weeks ago...survivor truck still with original paint. Not perfect, but very well taken care of being it's 27yrs old! Here's a few pics.
On the way home with "Ruby"....

Interior:

Engine:

I removed the bed rails and factory bed liner, and put new tires all the way around. The others had great tread but were dry rotted.

I've since removed the push bars up front yesterday (no pic yet). Next step is lowering it a bit...haven't 100% made up my mind on how far yet? But after a few weeks of searching trucks I finally found a truck where the guy had the same ideas (minus the front clip) opinions on how much this truck is lowered?

MTJack · 03-22-2014, 11:36 AM

79 Chevy 4wd, 383, auto, power windows, ac, 4 inch lift, 33 inch tires. From Phoenix, going to Montana soon.

Old School Low · 03-22-2014, 11:45 AM

Might sound goofy, but Im gonna say "Bad to the bone" on this 4by. Just looks..tough. Im thinking of 2in cowl for my 2wd. Ever listen to old Frank Zappa? "Going to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon. Im gonna ride the pygmy Pony" Yeah, Im a little.... out there.

Old School Low · 03-22-2014, 11:50 AM

This could be the 'Ruby" Dion sang about. Very nice.

kalbert · 03-22-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC truckdriver

Centerline Champ 500's. They had the 3 bar fake knock-offs but they were confiscated by someone who needed them more than me.

Oh yea I forgot about the Champ 500's. I think just about everybody making wheels in the late 80's and early 90's had a wheel like that. I like the look of them though, they fit the period.

biggpoppa3 · 03-23-2014, 08:40 PM

Here is my new one I've had for a few months. Its a 84 swb 350/350turbo. bought truck without motor. Installed the spare 350 I had for my 84 Corvette, RPM performer intake, Edelbrock carb, RV cam, noisy timing gears, headers and full boar single chamber race mufflers. Made a custom hidden hitch behind the license plate, rear air shocks, white face gauges, relocated head unit, replaced every single light bulb in the truck with led's, rear view mirror out of an 04 Silverado with temp and compass along with the sun visors, and just finished putting in new radiator and electric fan. Still need to repaint it find different wheels, replace the interior and find a new windshield. Name: 011 (2).jpg
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03-09-2014, 04:40 AM	#7301
520CheyenneK10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: AZ Desert Posts: 96	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Got BFG's installed Saturday morning. 15x8 oem rims off a retired Border Patrol Blazer with 31x10.50x15 TA/KO's. Also got the "Hoe" re-shoed with some fresh new Toyos while I was at it. Pics got flipped Attached Images __________________ 2008 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 LTZ 2008 BMW 528i 1973 Chevy Cheyenne K10 4x4

03-09-2014, 05:47 AM	#7302
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds 520 very nice, what year is your truck? First time I've seen it hear. And what part of az desert are you located? __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-09-2014, 08:24 PM	#7304
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Nice K10. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-10-2014, 02:39 PM	#7305
Bowed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: where it's hot Posts: 1,059	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds That's a nice looking K10 . It's neat and the colors are right . I am doing 77 swb in similar fashion . BTW I'm in E. Maricopa county .

03-14-2014, 11:51 PM	#7306
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds 1987 5.7, 78K miles.

03-15-2014, 12:57 AM	#7307
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Wow, the truck looks like it is 1987 right now and you just bought it, super clean. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-15-2014, 12:56 PM	#7308
Silverado3500HD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Iran Posts: 10	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Nice trucks ! Short bed Chevy Trucks in American cars meetings in Iran Attached Images __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Custom-Deluxe C30 - Wheel Lift Wrecker 1978 Chevrolet Blazer K5 Cheyenne

03-19-2014, 08:11 AM	#7309
GMC truckdriver Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southwest Louisiana Posts: 11	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds My 1983 Sierra 70,000 original miles. Bought new August 1983. Replaced broken grille last year with one from a 1985 junk yard truck. Those wheels have been on it since 1989. Attached Images

03-19-2014, 12:46 PM	#7310
kreigjean Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 42	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds GMC truckdriver what is the Trim level of your 83'?

03-20-2014, 03:30 PM	#7314
Bluboy1227 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Girard PA Posts: 1	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Im new here but this is my 85 C10. Working progress. Its got a Mcgaughys 4.5/6 Drop, and a mildly built 406 Sbc. Gonna be my daily driver once she's done Attached Images

03-21-2014, 05:39 PM	#7317
LookSlowGoFast Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 7	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Still in progress, but she's on her way to being done this summer! Fixin to rebuild the small block, install a new rear-end, and a flip kit, c-notches, and 2 1/2in drop spindles. Already relocated the front leaf spring brackets, replaced the rear brackets and hangers, and added 3in drop springs. Attached Images

03-21-2014, 05:47 PM	#7318
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Man, I wish I had your dash pad.... Nice truck!

03-21-2014, 09:23 PM	#7319
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Good looking truck with a great plan. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-22-2014, 11:29 AM	#7320
Blackfox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Davenport fl Posts: 26	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Picked up this 87 R10 a couple weeks ago...survivor truck still with original paint. Not perfect, but very well taken care of being it's 27yrs old! Here's a few pics. On the way home with "Ruby".... Interior: Engine: I removed the bed rails and factory bed liner, and put new tires all the way around. The others had great tread but were dry rotted. I've since removed the push bars up front yesterday (no pic yet). Next step is lowering it a bit...haven't 100% made up my mind on how far yet? But after a few weeks of searching trucks I finally found a truck where the guy had the same ideas (minus the front clip) opinions on how much this truck is lowered? Last edited by Blackfox; 03-22-2014 at 11:34 AM.

03-22-2014, 11:36 AM	#7321
MTJack Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mesa Arizona winter, Kalispell MT summer Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds 79 Chevy 4wd, 383, auto, power windows, ac, 4 inch lift, 33 inch tires. From Phoenix, going to Montana soon. Attached Images



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03-22-2014, 11:45 AM	#7322
Old School Low Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Kennewick Wa. (SE part of state) Posts: 247	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Might sound goofy, but Im gonna say "Bad to the bone" on this 4by. Just looks..tough. Im thinking of 2in cowl for my 2wd. Ever listen to old Frank Zappa? "Going to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon. Im gonna ride the pygmy Pony" Yeah, Im a little.... out there. __________________ OLD SCHOOL LOW: 78 Short Wide Heavy Half-Ratty Rod at moment. Old 4blt stroked to 383 Vortecs, Weiand, Scat, Hedman 1 5/8, Howards Roller, .495/500, Scorpion. Leaf flip, cut coils. Make do tires and wheels for now. Slip ahead a year? Sold GMC, bought Harley, got all obsessed doing the biker thing, now starting again w 65 SWB, 283,2bbl, 3 on tree.

03-22-2014, 11:50 AM	#7323
Old School Low Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Kennewick Wa. (SE part of state) Posts: 247	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds This could be the 'Ruby" Dion sang about. Very nice. __________________ OLD SCHOOL LOW: 78 Short Wide Heavy Half-Ratty Rod at moment. Old 4blt stroked to 383 Vortecs, Weiand, Scat, Hedman 1 5/8, Howards Roller, .495/500, Scorpion. Leaf flip, cut coils. Make do tires and wheels for now. Slip ahead a year? Sold GMC, bought Harley, got all obsessed doing the biker thing, now starting again w 65 SWB, 283,2bbl, 3 on tree.

03-23-2014, 08:40 PM	#7325
biggpoppa3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Boonville, MO. Posts: 20	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Here is my new one I've had for a few months. Its a 84 swb 350/350turbo. bought truck without motor. Installed the spare 350 I had for my 84 Corvette, RPM performer intake, Edelbrock carb, RV cam, noisy timing gears, headers and full boar single chamber race mufflers. Made a custom hidden hitch behind the license plate, rear air shocks, white face gauges, relocated head unit, replaced every single light bulb in the truck with led's, rear view mirror out of an 04 Silverado with temp and compass along with the sun visors, and just finished putting in new radiator and electric fan. Still need to repaint it find different wheels, replace the interior and find a new windshield.

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