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**yote1234** · 11-05-2018, 02:18 PM

just a few pics of my all original low option 73 short bed. bought it from the original owners daughter. 6cyl, 3 speed on the column. short bed with one repaint on exterior.

cadillac_al · 11-05-2018, 03:17 PM

Very nice. A real AZ creampuff.

**1957 Chief** · 11-05-2018, 03:23 PM

Dang! That is a winner right there...

Bubba

**yote1234** · 11-05-2018, 04:34 PM

i thank you both for the complements, thx,dave

Indychus · 11-05-2018, 04:37 PM

Wow, nice!! Don't see them all original in such nice condition very often.

3drburb · 11-05-2018, 09:52 PM

Congrats on getting a beautiful truck. Please load us up with some engine bay and interior pictures.

rideair · 11-06-2018, 11:43 AM

Very nice looking original truck,

Please tell me you plan to keep it that way?

Eyegore · 11-06-2018, 12:02 PM

Looks like the original 73 plate is still on there, nice!

**yote1234** · 11-06-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 3drburb

Congrats on getting a beautiful truck. Please load us up with some engine bay and interior pictures.

heres some pics. the first interior pic is with the original interior the lastpic is with after market door panels but looking for nice originals. and installing radio so dash is dissembled at time of pic. orig 250 6cyl 3 on the column.
thank you all for complements! dave

**dagnabbitt** · 11-06-2018, 04:13 PM

Man, that is nice.

Whats up with the Chevy grill emblem, though? Someone painted it? Looks good, just wondering.

**Palf70Step** · 11-06-2018, 05:22 PM

Beautiful truck.

3drburb · 11-07-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

heres some pics. the first interior pic is with the original interior the lastpic is with after market door panels but looking for nice originals. and installing radio so dash is dissembled at time of pic. orig 250 6cyl 3 on the column.
thank you all for complements! dave

Yes, it's very nice and getting better. Nice work.

3drburb · 11-07-2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

Man, that is nice.

Whats up with the Chevy grill emblem, though? Someone painted it? Looks good, just wondering.

That's emblem color looks correct, I have one just like it on a 73 grille.

**78 Big10 454** · 11-07-2018, 08:29 PM

That is one well-cared for square. Looks assembly line fresh.

**1774btcrew** · 11-08-2018, 10:52 AM

I had no idea you still had this. I remember when you bought it. Looks a lot different cleaned up!

**1774btcrew** · 11-08-2018, 10:53 AM

are you going to put the right early hubcaps on it or do you like the ones on it better?

**1774btcrew** · 11-08-2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 3drburb

That's emblem color looks correct, I have one just like it on a 73 grille.

That is a P series step van emblem. It is the correct size for the 73-74 grilles. For so many years the correct aluminum insert emblems weren't available so when people wanted to refresh their grills they went with these. The emblem should be yellow. The last year for blue bowties on the grilles and hubcaps for the trucks was 1972

**yote1234** · 11-08-2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

Man, that is nice.

i thank you

Whats up with the Chevy grill emblem, though? Someone painted it? Looks good, just wondering.

i changed the grille with an nos one. i thought it was correct?

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Beautiful truck.

thank you.

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Originally Posted by 3drburb

Yes, it's very nice and getting better. Nice work.

thank you...

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Originally Posted by 3drburb

That's emblem color looks correct, I have one just like it on a 73 grille.

not sure but all the factory brochure pics look to be gold in color.?

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Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

That is one well-cared for square. Looks assembly line fresh.

not perfect yet but soon, thx

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I had no idea you still had this. I remember when you bought it. Looks a lot different cleaned up!

i sold it to a very close friend but he never transfered title nor did he ever pick it up. so he was in need of some cash to build a shop and we had an agreement that if he ever sold it i had first right of refusal. so im still the 2nd owner. now its here to stay!!

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

are you going to put the right early hubcaps on it or do you like the ones on it better?

yes looking for the correct EVERYTHING... can you help? need correct door panels, caps, instrument cluster housing for warning lights (orig one brittle) ect. thx,dave

**yote1234** · 11-08-2018, 11:15 AM

here is a pic of it when i bought it from the original owners family. note painted bumpers. caps,

**1774btcrew** · 11-08-2018, 11:16 AM

Dave, a lot of people bought those bowties since nothing was available. and the original thin aluminum yellow ones got so faded and beat up. They weren't even as thick as an aluminum can. The glue dried out and most fell off. I am glad you were able to hang onto the truck. I think you had just purchased it when I first started talking with you. You have definitely made it look a lot better! I like the blue bowtie even if it isn't right. Looks good on a white truck

**yote1234** · 11-08-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

Dave, a lot of people bought those bowties since nothing was available. and the original thin aluminum yellow ones got so faded and beat up. They weren't even as thick as an aluminum can. The glue dried out and most fell off. I am glad you were able to hang onto the truck. I think you had just purchased it when I first started talking with you. You have definitely made it look a lot better! I like the blue bowtie even if it isn't right. Looks good on a white truck

i thank you sir.

jkk · 11-11-2018, 11:09 AM

Sweet

skyphix · 11-12-2018, 07:40 PM

Awesome truck. That's the 73 version of what my 80 rolled off the showroom floor as. Really cool to see!

**MikeB** · 11-19-2018, 09:58 PM

How well does the shifter work? The one in the 82 I bought 5 years ago was unbelievably sloppy. I managed to shim it up a bit, but none of the main parts like the "shift bowl" are available anymore. I finally gave up and installed a 350 /TH350 and auto trans column.

Very nice engine compartment you have there! Mine had the 250-six with integrated head/intake manifold and "PAIR" system -- the cans on top of the valve cover.

**yote1234** · 11-20-2018, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

How well does the shifter work? The one in the 82 I bought 5 years ago was unbelievably sloppy. I managed to shim it up a bit, but none of the main parts like the "shift bowl" are available anymore. I finally gave up and installed a 350 /TH350 and auto trans column.

Very nice engine compartment you have there! Mine had the 250-six with integrated head/intake manifold and "PAIR" system -- the cans on top of the valve cover.

The 3 - on the tree, shifts great if i drive it like an old man., but if i try speed shifting it will jam, thank god im an old man,... lol

11-05-2018, 02:18 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,265	my Stock 73 short bed just a few pics of my all original low option 73 short bed. bought it from the original owners daughter. 6cyl, 3 speed on the column. short bed with one repaint on exterior. Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1972 short super c10 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-05-2018, 03:17 PM	#2
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,334	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Very nice. A real AZ creampuff. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

11-05-2018, 03:23 PM	#3
1957 Chief Proud Vet that loves the USA Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 458	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Dang! That is a winner right there... Bubba

11-05-2018, 04:34 PM	#4
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,265	Re: my Stock 73 short bed i thank you both for the complements, thx,dave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1972 short super c10 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-05-2018, 04:37 PM	#5
Indychus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 141	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Wow, nice!! Don't see them all original in such nice condition very often. __________________ Build Thread: Project Overkill 1968 Bagged & Blown Pro Street 1968 Short Fleet

11-05-2018, 09:52 PM	#6
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Congrats on getting a beautiful truck. Please load us up with some engine bay and interior pictures.

11-06-2018, 11:43 AM	#7
rideair Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Front Royal Virginia Posts: 243	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Very nice looking original truck, Please tell me you plan to keep it that way?

11-06-2018, 12:02 PM	#8
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Looks like the original 73 plate is still on there, nice! __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

11-06-2018, 04:13 PM	#10
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,301	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Man, that is nice. Whats up with the Chevy grill emblem, though? Someone painted it? Looks good, just wondering. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

11-06-2018, 05:22 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,613	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Beautiful truck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-07-2018, 08:29 PM	#14
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: my Stock 73 short bed That is one well-cared for square. Looks assembly line fresh. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

11-08-2018, 10:52 AM	#15
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,543	Re: my Stock 73 short bed I had no idea you still had this. I remember when you bought it. Looks a lot different cleaned up! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

11-08-2018, 10:53 AM	#16
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,543	Re: my Stock 73 short bed are you going to put the right early hubcaps on it or do you like the ones on it better? __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

11-08-2018, 11:15 AM	#19
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,265	Re: my Stock 73 short bed here is a pic of it when i bought it from the original owners family. note painted bumpers. caps, Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1972 short super c10 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-08-2018, 11:16 AM	#20
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,543	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Dave, a lot of people bought those bowties since nothing was available. and the original thin aluminum yellow ones got so faded and beat up. They weren't even as thick as an aluminum can. The glue dried out and most fell off. I am glad you were able to hang onto the truck. I think you had just purchased it when I first started talking with you. You have definitely made it look a lot better! I like the blue bowtie even if it isn't right. Looks good on a white truck __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.



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11-11-2018, 11:09 AM	#22
jkk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 423	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Sweet

11-12-2018, 07:40 PM	#23
skyphix Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Hampden, ME Posts: 406	Re: my Stock 73 short bed Awesome truck. That's the 73 version of what my 80 rolled off the showroom floor as. Really cool to see! __________________ Eric 1980 C10 SWB 2003 Chevy Suburban 2500 LT

11-19-2018, 09:58 PM	#24
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,420	Re: my Stock 73 short bed How well does the shifter work? The one in the 82 I bought 5 years ago was unbelievably sloppy. I managed to shim it up a bit, but none of the main parts like the "shift bowl" are available anymore. I finally gave up and installed a 350 /TH350 and auto trans column. Very nice engine compartment you have there! Mine had the 250-six with integrated head/intake manifold and "PAIR" system -- the cans on top of the valve cover. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 11-19-2018 at 10:03 PM.

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