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impalamark · 09-14-2008, 06:57 PM

Well made a low-ball offer on a truck a few weeks ago and the owner
called and said come get it

so here we go again
84 shortbed orginally a 305 /turbo350 combo but has a goodwrench
350 in the bay added in 89 and has 30k miles on it . It was looking kind of
pityfull when I picked it up paint was dead looking, rusty rockers both sides
but cheap is cheap so this is where we start

killer vintage sound system with 3-6x9's and two four inch
I especially love the WAY THE DASH SPEAKERS ARE SILICONED IN PLACE TO PREVENT RATTLES . looks bad but actually sounds pretty good
dash hacked a bit for the head unit but fixable note siscone mounting method again

any body ever seen seat material like this before ?
the install is very professional or stock

cool that the dealer had some one paint his ad on the tailgate

spent some time waxed it up and painted the glaring white wheels and looks good .

ordering some metal fo rocker and cab corners to get the little bit of rust out
looks like a long term keeper
Mark

jrsmith_2010 · 09-14-2008, 07:27 PM

very nice, thats a way to add aftermarket speakers!! haha, pretty clean truck overall tho, cant go wrong with a chevy

72BlckButy · 09-14-2008, 08:19 PM

Nice looking truck! What are your plans for it?

**old Rusty C10** · 09-14-2008, 10:56 PM

looks nice enough to me what is a lowball figure? and what are the plans? good luck with it

impalamark · 09-15-2008, 10:06 PM

got it for $500.00 couldn't turn it down

plans were to clean it up and sell it but it's growing on me
so I ordered new rockers and cab corners for it
we'll see how things progress
Mark

**78 Big10 454** · 09-15-2008, 10:13 PM

Mark: You stole that one. Good find and good luck. That's a fine piece of Chevy to restore.

joe231 · 09-15-2008, 10:37 PM

that is a hell-uva deal
congrats!

jrsmith_2010 · 09-15-2008, 10:39 PM

man i wish i can find a truck in that gooda shape for that amount of cash! total score on that one!

impalamark · 09-15-2008, 10:48 PM

things are a little tough in florida
saw a 87 short bed stepper great shape 350/700r4
good air, 20's good paint no rust clean in and out
and the guy sold it for $1,700 after two months of trying
I didn't have it to give or it would be mine
bad thing about this truck is pics don't show how
ugly it looked before cleanup and how great it looks after
rockers and cab corners shipped today so new metal soon

Mark

spr85gmc · 09-15-2008, 11:12 PM

good find love the system

Richard D · 09-16-2008, 12:22 PM

Try one of those Dash Top covers from LMC. They are made in the USA.

Vixvega · 09-16-2008, 04:55 PM

Nice score.... I think I would get rid of the "custom" dash but you made a deal.5 on that one.

thump16 · 09-16-2008, 05:18 PM

How's it feel to own that many chevy trucks?

Pyrotechnic · 09-16-2008, 06:03 PM

They drilled through the back of the cab

I've seen worse hacking though. A few welds on the back of the cab, a new dash pad, and some love to the radio mounting area and it'll be cherry again.

allen123 · 09-16-2008, 06:04 PM

I've seen that material on my grandma's old couch looked just like it lol
Nice score though looks good

impalamark · 09-16-2008, 08:41 PM

Allen123 -hope grandma's couch looked better -still trying to figure out if it's stock
trim tag says brown and tan cloth

Pyrotechnic -not the preferred method but well done no rust so far

Thump16- four pick ups and a burb stripped for parts feels good
but there's usually lots of chevys in the yard before they went out of sight in price it was 60's impalas

Have a near perfect dash the right color that came out of the burb
if I don"t use it I'll get a cover -plastic molded type used one before
on my '86
Fun part will be the hacked dash for the stereo have a good dash from
the burb to help
one step at a time though rockers and cab corners then matching the paint
thanks guys for the compliments.
this was a great deal and I got it because I told the p.o. that it would be
treated right and he would get first right of refusal when I look to sell.
It was his dad's truck bought new dad passed in 2001

MARK

spudz · 09-16-2008, 08:48 PM

I really like this truck...and color....what paint and what color did you use on the wheels???

impalamark · 09-16-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudz

I really like this truck...and color....what paint and what color did you use on the wheels???

Spudz I'll have to get the color off the can .It's a duplicolor
truck and van color in a very pale gold . I'll have to get back to you

I used the same color on my 82's ralley wheels and it looks goood there too
Mark

spudz · 09-16-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalamark

Spudz I'll have to get the color off the can .It's a duplicolor
truck and van color in a very pale gold . I'll have to get back to you

I used the same color on my 82's ralley wheels and it looks goood there too
Mark

Sounds good, I am having my truck painted a similar color and the wheels are painted black. I think it may look good on mine as well.... THANKS!

sleric77 · 09-16-2008, 09:11 PM

what a deal man . good luck with restoration .

impalamark · 09-17-2008, 10:10 AM

I sent Spudz a meesage but for any one else whose interested
the duplicolor van and truck paint cooclr for my wheels is
t357 light almond pearl
Mark

impalamark · 09-17-2008, 10:19 AM

I sent Spudz a meesage but for any one else whose interested
the duplicolor van and truck paint cooclr for my wheels is
t357 light almond pearl
Mark

SBTork · 09-17-2008, 11:31 AM

good deal, that's a solid starting point for a nice truck

09-14-2008, 06:57 PM	#1
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Another new short bed Well made a low-ball offer on a truck a few weeks ago and the owner called and said come get it so here we go again 84 shortbed orginally a 305 /turbo350 combo but has a goodwrench 350 in the bay added in 89 and has 30k miles on it . It was looking kind of pityfull when I picked it up paint was dead looking, rusty rockers both sides but cheap is cheap so this is where we start killer vintage sound system with 3-6x9's and two four inch I especially love the WAY THE DASH SPEAKERS ARE SILICONED IN PLACE TO PREVENT RATTLES . looks bad but actually sounds pretty good dash hacked a bit for the head unit but fixable note siscone mounting method again any body ever seen seat material like this before ? the install is very professional or stock cool that the dealer had some one paint his ad on the tailgate spent some time waxed it up and painted the glaring white wheels and looks good . ordering some metal fo rocker and cab corners to get the little bit of rust out looks like a long term keeper Mark Last edited by impalamark; 09-14-2008 at 07:03 PM.

09-14-2008, 07:27 PM	#2
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Another new short bed very nice, thats a way to add aftermarket speakers!! haha, pretty clean truck overall tho, cant go wrong with a chevy __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 09-14-2008 at 07:27 PM.

09-14-2008, 08:19 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another new short bed Nice looking truck! What are your plans for it? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-14-2008, 10:56 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Another new short bed looks nice enough to me what is a lowball figure? and what are the plans? good luck with it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-15-2008, 10:06 PM	#5
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Another new short bed got it for $500.00 couldn't turn it down plans were to clean it up and sell it but it's growing on me so I ordered new rockers and cab corners for it we'll see how things progress Mark

09-15-2008, 10:13 PM	#6
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Another new short bed Mark: You stole that one. Good find and good luck. That's a fine piece of Chevy to restore.

09-15-2008, 10:37 PM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Another new short bed that is a hell-uva deal congrats! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-15-2008, 10:39 PM	#8
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Another new short bed man i wish i can find a truck in that gooda shape for that amount of cash! total score on that one! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-15-2008, 10:48 PM	#9
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Another new short bed things are a little tough in florida saw a 87 short bed stepper great shape 350/700r4 good air, 20's good paint no rust clean in and out and the guy sold it for $1,700 after two months of trying I didn't have it to give or it would be mine bad thing about this truck is pics don't show how ugly it looked before cleanup and how great it looks after rockers and cab corners shipped today so new metal soon Mark Last edited by impalamark; 09-15-2008 at 10:51 PM.

09-15-2008, 11:12 PM	#10
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Another new short bed good find love the system

09-16-2008, 12:22 PM	#11
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Another new short bed Try one of those Dash Top covers from LMC. They are made in the USA.

09-16-2008, 04:55 PM	#12
Vixvega Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fogelsville, Pa. Posts: 68	Re: Another new short bed Nice score.... I think I would get rid of the "custom" dash but you made a deal.5 on that one.

09-16-2008, 05:18 PM	#13
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Another new short bed How's it feel to own that many chevy trucks?

09-16-2008, 06:03 PM	#14
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Another new short bed They drilled through the back of the cab I've seen worse hacking though. A few welds on the back of the cab, a new dash pad, and some love to the radio mounting area and it'll be cherry again. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

09-16-2008, 06:04 PM	#15
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: Another new short bed I've seen that material on my grandma's old couch looked just like it lol Nice score though looks good __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen



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09-16-2008, 08:41 PM	#16
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Another new short bed Allen123 -hope grandma's couch looked better -still trying to figure out if it's stock trim tag says brown and tan cloth Pyrotechnic -not the preferred method but well done no rust so far Thump16- four pick ups and a burb stripped for parts feels good but there's usually lots of chevys in the yard before they went out of sight in price it was 60's impalas Have a near perfect dash the right color that came out of the burb if I don"t use it I'll get a cover -plastic molded type used one before on my '86 Fun part will be the hacked dash for the stereo have a good dash from the burb to help one step at a time though rockers and cab corners then matching the paint thanks guys for the compliments. this was a great deal and I got it because I told the p.o. that it would be treated right and he would get first right of refusal when I look to sell. It was his dad's truck bought new dad passed in 2001 MARK Last edited by impalamark; 09-16-2008 at 08:43 PM.

09-16-2008, 08:48 PM	#17
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Another new short bed I really like this truck...and color....what paint and what color did you use on the wheels??? __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

09-16-2008, 09:11 PM	#20
sleric77 1967newheartbeat Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rentz , georgia Posts: 96	Re: Another new short bed what a deal man . good luck with restoration .

09-17-2008, 10:10 AM	#21
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Another new short bed I sent Spudz a meesage but for any one else whose interested the duplicolor van and truck paint cooclr for my wheels is t357 light almond pearl Mark

09-17-2008, 10:19 AM	#22
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: Another new short bed I sent Spudz a meesage but for any one else whose interested the duplicolor van and truck paint cooclr for my wheels is t357 light almond pearl Mark

09-17-2008, 11:31 AM	#23
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Another new short bed good deal, that's a solid starting point for a nice truck __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

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