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Jvsapp · 10-06-2009, 02:15 PM

yeah last thing you need is a deer to jump out infront the truck and take out the full front end.

TheSunDanceKid · 10-10-2009, 11:48 AM

77blue mine 78 orange friend of mines

guy i go to school with just bought this last week for 700$....we got T-boned an hour later in it awaiting insurance moneys to get it back up we both also go to an auto body school atleast

03 second dayly driver

panhead671 · 10-11-2009, 12:43 AM

all original 85 C10...99,000 miles...couple little dings here and there but straight, solid and clean...NO RUST...daily driver right now - but really thinking about a custom project...

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-11-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by panhead671

all original 85 C10...99,000 miles...couple little dings here and there but straight, solid and clean...NO RUST...daily driver right now - but really thinking about a custom project...

WOW! That truck is clean. I especially like the beauty rings with the caps. If it's a survivor and is original, I'd leave it that way. Just my .02.

**truckfan** · 10-11-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by panhead671

all original 85 C10...99,000 miles...couple little dings here and there but straight, solid and clean...NO RUST...daily driver right now - but really thinking about a custom project...

i like it. very clean. would look good w/ some wider tires and wheels w/ the dog bowls. i'd leave her alone.

panhead671 · 10-11-2009, 12:46 PM

Thanks guys...I just put the new skins on her - they were the widest I could get on the stock wheels...I should clairify what I meant by project...I just want to upgrade the handling/steering, fresh paint and maybe a slight lowering kit...thoughts and suggestions welcome and appreciated...
Mark

also here is an interior shot...no cracks in the dash at all...

JohnC · 10-11-2009, 01:19 PM

Truck looks really clean. I think just about anything you do to it will look good. Just really depends on what you really like about the truck. To me long beds never looked all that good lowered too much. Keep us updated.

panhead671 · 10-11-2009, 01:30 PM

John,
I agree about not lowering it too much...I was thinking about 3 inches - although I saw a long bed the other day that had 5 inch all around and it looked pretty good!
Thanks,
Mark

JohnC · 10-11-2009, 01:31 PM

Nothing wrong with it, I just personally don't like it. I guess the lowering of them just magnifies the length of the bed.

MobSled · 10-15-2009, 09:27 PM

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this is one of my favorite long beds!!
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What size wheels is that guy running...looks like 22-20 combo to me. Am I wrong?

rod86 · 10-15-2009, 10:12 PM

now thats nice.... hard to tell bout the rears due to so much dish on them....

MobSled · 10-16-2009, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rod86

now thats nice.... hard to tell bout the rears due to so much dish on them....

Yeah the way that picture was taken and that huge lip on those rear wheels (now that I`ve been staring at it for the past 30 min hehehehe) its starting to look to me like a 24-20 setup. Either way....ONE SICK TRUCK. Love it! That truck is the reason why I went with a LWB instead of short.

bluex · 10-17-2009, 08:12 AM

Here is my '78 heavy half GMC

This is a very old pic, truck dosent look this good anymore. In this pic was 2.5" WC spindles, Shackle/hanger maxed out for 4".

Rims are Pacer's 15x10 with 275/60 rear, 15x8 with a 255/60 front.

Shortly after this, I blew the engine, it sat for three years, I chopped it in half to make a shortbed, built the engine and put a 700r4 in it. That was almost 6 yrs ago and I bet I havent put 30k miles on it....

MobSled · 10-19-2009, 12:03 AM

Nice truck...any recent pictures?

GMC91 · 10-19-2009, 12:17 AM

86 I just bought for $400, my first 4WD.

jrsmith_2010 · 10-19-2009, 09:22 PM

now thats a bumper!

sweet ride!

Chlsnk · 10-20-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

now thats a bumper!

sweet ride!

What was that truck used for to need that beastly bumper?

Adams74Chevy · 10-20-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chlsnk

What was that truck used for to need that beastly bumper?

Looks like the bumper off a towtruck. If I remember correctly they're beefy so you can push start vehicles.

*BGRAFX* · 10-20-2009, 06:00 PM

looks like alot of work

GMC91 · 10-20-2009, 08:34 PM

It came off a big rig. My friend has a bunch of old cars laying around, I got this one for $400. I pulled the bumper of needless to say. yeah it needs a lot of work, but it will be fun.

BigE77' · 10-21-2009, 05:58 PM

Here is mine fresh from the paint shop Graphite Grey
Hope the pics come out

BigE77' · 10-21-2009, 06:01 PM

Sorry got really picture happy

jared87350 · 10-22-2009, 09:36 PM

my 87 R20 8 lug / th400 / 14 bolt rear pickup

texasbigbear_wink · 10-22-2009, 09:54 PM

This is my 1987 chevy that I will be fixing up soon.

3r!c84 · 10-22-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BigE77'

Here is mine fresh from the paint shop Graphite Grey
Hope the pics come out

never seen the 454 in the bowtie

10-06-2009, 02:15 PM	#351
Jvsapp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on a rock in the pacific Posts: 554	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? yeah last thing you need is a deer to jump out infront the truck and take out the full front end. __________________ 63 4 door Chevy II - NOVACATION (Updated 08/23/09) 65 Morris minor Traveler 77 Chevy Longbed. 93 Corolla JDM 20V Swap Daily Driver (Updated 07/16/09) Powder coating Hawaii Domestic Violence Awareness Show 5/3/09 Hawaii Rod and Custom Show 4/18

10-10-2009, 11:48 AM	#352
TheSunDanceKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chandler, arizona Posts: 125	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? 77blue mine 78 orange friend of mines guy i go to school with just bought this last week for 700$....we got T-boned an hour later in it awaiting insurance moneys to get it back up we both also go to an auto body school atleast 03 second dayly driver Last edited by TheSunDanceKid; 10-21-2009 at 05:10 AM.

10-11-2009, 12:43 AM	#353
panhead671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Plainfield, In Posts: 105	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? all original 85 C10...99,000 miles...couple little dings here and there but straight, solid and clean...NO RUST...daily driver right now - but really thinking about a custom project... Attached Images Last edited by panhead671; 10-11-2009 at 07:44 AM. Reason: additional info

10-11-2009, 12:46 PM	#356
panhead671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Plainfield, In Posts: 105	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Thanks guys...I just put the new skins on her - they were the widest I could get on the stock wheels...I should clairify what I meant by project...I just want to upgrade the handling/steering, fresh paint and maybe a slight lowering kit...thoughts and suggestions welcome and appreciated... Mark also here is an interior shot...no cracks in the dash at all... Attached Images

10-11-2009, 01:19 PM	#357
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Truck looks really clean. I think just about anything you do to it will look good. Just really depends on what you really like about the truck. To me long beds never looked all that good lowered too much. Keep us updated.

10-11-2009, 01:30 PM	#358
panhead671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Plainfield, In Posts: 105	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? John, I agree about not lowering it too much...I was thinking about 3 inches - although I saw a long bed the other day that had 5 inch all around and it looked pretty good! Thanks, Mark

10-11-2009, 01:31 PM	#359
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Nothing wrong with it, I just personally don't like it. I guess the lowering of them just magnifies the length of the bed.

10-15-2009, 10:12 PM	#361
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? now thats nice.... hard to tell bout the rears due to so much dish on them.... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

10-17-2009, 08:12 AM	#363
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Here is my '78 heavy half GMC This is a very old pic, truck dosent look this good anymore. In this pic was 2.5" WC spindles, Shackle/hanger maxed out for 4". Rims are Pacer's 15x10 with 275/60 rear, 15x8 with a 255/60 front. Shortly after this, I blew the engine, it sat for three years, I chopped it in half to make a shortbed, built the engine and put a 700r4 in it. That was almost 6 yrs ago and I bet I havent put 30k miles on it.... __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

10-19-2009, 12:03 AM	#364
MobSled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 110	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Nice truck...any recent pictures?

10-19-2009, 12:17 AM	#365
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? 86 I just bought for $400, my first 4WD. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

10-19-2009, 09:22 PM	#366
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? now thats a bumper! sweet ride! __________________ 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.

10-20-2009, 06:00 PM	#369
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? looks like alot of work

10-20-2009, 08:34 PM	#370
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? It came off a big rig. My friend has a bunch of old cars laying around, I got this one for $400. I pulled the bumper of needless to say. yeah it needs a lot of work, but it will be fun. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

10-21-2009, 05:58 PM	#371
BigE77' Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchaca, TX Posts: 45	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Here is mine fresh from the paint shop Graphite Grey Hope the pics come out Attached Images __________________ 77 Scottsdale,.454 .30 over, 10:1 flat top pistons, 480 lift comp cam, 781 heads stock valve size, some no name polished aluminumn dual plane intake advised by my machine shop to match the cam(He said is was great lol) Holley 750 vac sec, Turbo 400 built raybestos clutches and Kolene steels, Eaton Posi 3:73 14 bolt



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10-21-2009, 06:01 PM	#372
BigE77' Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchaca, TX Posts: 45	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Sorry got really picture happy Attached Images __________________ 77 Scottsdale,.454 .30 over, 10:1 flat top pistons, 480 lift comp cam, 781 heads stock valve size, some no name polished aluminumn dual plane intake advised by my machine shop to match the cam(He said is was great lol) Holley 750 vac sec, Turbo 400 built raybestos clutches and Kolene steels, Eaton Posi 3:73 14 bolt

10-22-2009, 09:36 PM	#373
jared87350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ontario, CA Posts: 86	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? my 87 R20 8 lug / th400 / 14 bolt rear pickup Attached Images

10-22-2009, 09:54 PM	#374
texasbigbear_wink Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Ellis county Posts: 134	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? This is my 1987 chevy that I will be fixing up soon. Last edited by texasbigbear_wink; 10-22-2009 at 09:56 PM.

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