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Houch · 02-22-2010, 12:02 PM

Bought my first square body this weekend. Po shaved drip rails, not sure if I like this mod yet. I know you can get new ones for the older style, but can you for these? Also, can you hide a trl hitch behind rear plates like the older trucks?

**old Rusty C10** · 02-22-2010, 12:04 PM

the po did on mine too i just got the screw on ones from a junkyard and screwed em on ( chrome too)

JohnC · 02-22-2010, 12:10 PM

Glad to see you are a part of the club now, but....

I like the trucks both ways with, and without the drip rails. It really depends on if you are keeping the trim, and stuff like that. Should be easy enough to add them back on if ya want. As for the receiver hitch. It takes some modification, but can be done.

Houch · 02-22-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

the po did on mine too i just got the screw on ones from a junkyard and screwed em on ( chrome too)

Thanks Rusty

Houch · 02-22-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Glad to see you are a part of the club now, but....

I like the trucks both ways with, and without the drip rails. It really depends on if you are keeping the trim, and stuff like that. Should be easy enough to add them back on if ya want. As for the receiver hitch. It takes some modification, but can be done.

Yeah I know, have pics on my phone but can't load them from it. Truck has one of those 50' paint jobs. Looks good from 50'. I have a 70 that is tore completly apart in my shop, your truck build is one that inspired me to get a square body. You have a sharp looking truck. Mine is an 86 that po converted over to a carb ( read cut wires ). Needs lots of tlc ( read money ) going to keep it together and drive it while trying to get it in better shape. I thank you for the inspiration. My wife may not but I do.

silvereagle07 · 02-22-2010, 01:34 PM

Welcome to the squareside!

Houch · 02-22-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Welcome to the squareside!

Thanks. Sure I'll be needing the forums help.

Oldschool82 · 02-22-2010, 01:49 PM

welcome! glad to have another member added to the square body nation!

JohnC · 02-22-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Houch

Yeah I know, have pics on my phone but can't load them from it. Truck has one of those 50' paint jobs. Looks good from 50'. I have a 70 that is tore completly apart in my shop, your truck build is one that inspired me to get a square body. You have a sharp looking truck. Mine is an 86 that po converted over to a carb ( read cut wires ). Needs lots of tlc ( read money ) going to keep it together and drive it while trying to get it in better shape. I thank you for the inspiration. My wife may not but I do.

Wow thanks man. Yeah to be honest my wife wouldn't think so either.

joe231 · 02-22-2010, 02:33 PM

Holy cow!!
John's build inspired someone to do something other than BS

I'm amazed

Houch,

to squaresville

I'll be here waiting on pics

westofb · 02-22-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Houch

Yeah I know, have pics on my phone but can't load them from it. Truck has one of those 50' paint jobs. Looks good from 50'. I have a 70 that is tore completly apart in my shop, your truck build is one that inspired me to get a square body. You have a sharp looking truck. Mine is an 86 that po converted over to a carb ( read cut wires ). Needs lots of tlc ( read money ) going to keep it together and drive it while trying to get it in better shape. I thank you for the inspiration. My wife may not but I do.

86's were carbed...87 was first year for tbi.

GMC Guy · 02-22-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Houch

Truck has one of those 50' paint jobs. Looks good from 50'.

haha the PO of my truck put one of those $300 Earl Scheib jobs on 15 years ago. So i'm quite familiar with the 50' rule

Driveway Dreams · 02-23-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Holy cow!!
John's build inspired someone to do something other than BS

I'm amazed

I thought the same thing! That is funny Joe.
Houch: I too am looking forward to the pics. Congrats on the square. Oh and I agree with oldrusty. I took my screwed on ones off. They would be easy enough to add back on.

givengold · 02-23-2010, 02:42 AM

I had the muffler shop weld a hidden hitch on my stepside. Just eliminates the spare tire.

02-22-2010, 12:02 PM	#1
Houch Time Machine Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sedgewickville Mo. Posts: 92	New Toy Bought my first square body this weekend. Po shaved drip rails, not sure if I like this mod yet. I know you can get new ones for the older style, but can you for these? Also, can you hide a trl hitch behind rear plates like the older trucks?

02-22-2010, 12:04 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: New Toy the po did on mine too i just got the screw on ones from a junkyard and screwed em on ( chrome too) __________________ 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!!

02-22-2010, 12:10 PM	#3
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New Toy Glad to see you are a part of the club now, but.... I like the trucks both ways with, and without the drip rails. It really depends on if you are keeping the trim, and stuff like that. Should be easy enough to add them back on if ya want. As for the receiver hitch. It takes some modification, but can be done. Last edited by JohnC; 02-22-2010 at 12:11 PM.

02-22-2010, 01:34 PM	#6
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: New Toy Welcome to the squareside! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-22-2010, 01:49 PM	#8
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	Re: New Toy welcome! glad to have another member added to the square body nation!

02-22-2010, 02:33 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Toy Holy cow!! John's build inspired someone to do something other than BS I'm amazed Houch, to squaresville I'll be here waiting on pics __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-23-2010, 02:42 AM	#14
givengold Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 194	Re: New Toy I had the muffler shop weld a hidden hitch on my stepside. Just eliminates the spare tire.



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