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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.

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

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

TheGreenCoyote · 10-23-2009, 12:01 AM

Thanks tractor1963. Do you think it's kind of weird to have the wider rims in the back? I think I would prefer to have the same size rims in the back as the front. Do you have any recommendations of where I can buy some old school mags like this that match? I think 8 lugs are tougher to find right?

tractor1963 · 10-23-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreenCoyote

Thanks tractor1963. Do you think it's kind of weird to have the wider rims in the back? I think I would prefer to have the same size rims in the back as the front. Do you have any recommendations of where I can buy some old school mags like this that match? I think 8 lugs are tougher to find right?

Alot of people did that,Im like you,I want them all the same too.Yes the 8 lug will be harder to find,but it will be worth it!

DBLSPRT68 · 10-23-2009, 10:59 PM

I got my 16.5 slots off Ebay. In fact, my set was offset like yours. I found another set on Ebay, when it ended I contacted the winner and asked to trade 2 of them. He wanted the 9.5's I had and I wanted the 8's he had. They are two different manufacturers, but the difference is minor. Looks good!!! Keep it up.

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Originally Posted by TheGreenCoyote

Thanks tractor1963. Do you think it's kind of weird to have the wider rims in the back? I think I would prefer to have the same size rims in the back as the front. Do you have any recommendations of where I can buy some old school mags like this that match? I think 8 lugs are tougher to find right?

texasbigbear_wink · 10-25-2009, 05:01 PM

My 1987 chevy

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1256504403

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1256504452

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1256504480

panhead671 · 10-25-2009, 10:20 PM

85 100,000miles, all original, no rust!!!

95 S_Trucker · 10-27-2009, 10:16 PM

heres some of my 85 project truck

and how it sits now:

3r!c84 · 10-28-2009, 06:31 AM

look at the back window on the red one.......cooooooooll!

Bigasstrux · 10-28-2009, 06:46 AM

What is it that you like about the back window?

*BGRAFX* · 10-28-2009, 07:27 AM

73-87 trucks never came with a small back window, I agree that is pretty different.

Bigasstrux · 10-28-2009, 07:56 AM

All the medium duty (C50 up) cabs have the small window. I know of a C65 crewcab that has the big window which may have been added. It is easy to follow the stamped body lines (see photos) and cut it out to full size, but I like the small ones. By the way, GM used this cab for big trucks up until the middle of 1990 model year. They actually built both old and newer body styles as 1990 trucks.

stumped · 10-28-2009, 03:14 PM

My 1978 GMC 1 ton Dually 4x4 .
This is before the bigger tires were put on and she wasn't washed or waxed

Can't take recent photos right now cuz she's sitting with a big old truck camper on her

Anyone have a clue what it may be worth? ( I cant seem to find another 1 ton dually 4x4 out there)
Hubby put a new motor, trans,driveline,suspension,gas tanks,hoses, wires, rad, new airconditioning system, 7 new tires, new factory interior, etc.....
Has a 400 small block. Edelbrock intake and carb. Holley haders. Turbo 400 (rebuilt) auto. New process transfer case. Dana diffs 4.56 gears...
My husband has been hounding me fo 2 years to see if I can find another one like her, but Ive had no luck

1985-GMC · 10-28-2009, 10:02 PM

There really hard to find but there are several people on here that have them. There's a picture of my 83 back on page 13 but its nowhere close to as nice as that one. Id say you could get around $5000 or $6000 for it just because their hard to find and it looks like it is really good shape.

KillerMinPin · 06-20-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by stumped

My 1978 GMC 1 ton Dually 4x4 .
This is before the bigger tires were put on and she wasn't washed or waxed

Can't take recent photos right now cuz she's sitting with a big old truck camper on her

Anyone have a clue what it may be worth? ( I cant seem to find another 1 ton dually 4x4 out there)
Hubby put a new motor, trans,driveline,suspension,gas tanks,hoses, wires, rad, new airconditioning system, 7 new tires, new factory interior, etc.....
Has a 400 small block. Edelbrock intake and carb. Holley haders. Turbo 400 (rebuilt) auto. New process transfer case. Dana diffs 4.56 gears...
My husband has been hounding me fo 2 years to see if I can find another one like her, but Ive had no luck

WOW!! you have one SWEET ride. I wish my truck would be 4X4 too. She is one awesome truck. Thanks for posting her for all to see.

78-5.3 · 10-30-2009, 10:50 AM

ok here is where im at ive just ordered the spindles and flip kit so i will take more pics soon need to buy the body and wheel trim and bumpers and etc etc etc lol

78-5.3 · 10-30-2009, 10:52 AM

if someone could photoshop the first pic to see what it would be like with a 5-1/2 / 7 drop that would be awesome!!!!

78-5.3 · 10-30-2009, 11:19 AM

if someone could photo shop this pic to make it look 5.5 / 7 that would be cool, i think its much better than the first pic of my neighbours house!!

1985-GMC · 10-30-2009, 03:32 PM

I don't know how much of a drop it is but here you go. I like the second one better.

78-5.3 · 10-30-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

I don't know how much of a drop it is but here you go. I like the second one better.

wow you made it a 4x4 LOL
thanks for doing that im hoping for another inch or so drop on that first pic looks great though !!!!!! thanks very much for your time doing that!!!!

big10ratrod77 · 10-30-2009, 04:23 PM

man that truck looks sweet its gonna look good droped

Trucker_Eric · 10-31-2009, 07:49 PM

heres mine, just got it, 87 long bed scottsdale 2wd.

kid in the pic is my best friend cody, he will be working on the truck with me

im in florida, still has the old plates on it, lol, PF Magic!

Colesnsty68 · 11-02-2009, 10:54 PM

Hey Bluex on your 78, who makes the wheels on it? Or does anyone know of a company that makes weld prostar look alikes for the truck bolt pattern?

bluex · 11-03-2009, 11:13 AM

They were made by Pacer. They are probably 10 years old now. I ordered them through a local tire shop. I wanted welds, but when he gave me the price, I asked what I could get that looked the same, but cheaper.

I was still in HS at the time. I honestly have never liked them at all.

Oh, and I dont remember who asked, but I dont have any current pics. Most are at least 4 yrs old. It runs great and all, but looks like a $300 truck. Not much to take pics of...

Loganbpilger · 11-08-2009, 06:24 PM

So I"m new here and this is my lastest project/daily driver All original '80 Silverado with all options.

10-20-2009, 08:34 PM	#1
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

10-22-2009, 09:54 PM	#2
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.

10-23-2009, 12:01 AM	#3
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Thanks tractor1963. Do you think it's kind of weird to have the wider rims in the back? I think I would prefer to have the same size rims in the back as the front. Do you have any recommendations of where I can buy some old school mags like this that match? I think 8 lugs are tougher to find right?

10-25-2009, 05:01 PM	#6
texasbigbear_wink Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Ellis county Posts: 134	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? My 1987 chevy http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1256504403 http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1256504452 http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1256504480 Last edited by texasbigbear_wink; 10-25-2009 at 05:02 PM.

10-25-2009, 10:20 PM	#7
panhead671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Plainfield, In Posts: 105	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? 85 100,000miles, all original, no rust!!! Attached Images

10-27-2009, 10:16 PM	#8
95 S_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,187	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? heres some of my 85 project truck and how it sits now:

10-28-2009, 06:31 AM	#9
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? look at the back window on the red one.......cooooooooll! __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-28-2009, 06:46 AM	#10
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? What is it that you like about the back window?

10-28-2009, 07:27 AM	#11
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? 73-87 trucks never came with a small back window, I agree that is pretty different.

10-28-2009, 07:56 AM	#12
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? All the medium duty (C50 up) cabs have the small window. I know of a C65 crewcab that has the big window which may have been added. It is easy to follow the stamped body lines (see photos) and cut it out to full size, but I like the small ones. By the way, GM used this cab for big trucks up until the middle of 1990 model year. They actually built both old and newer body styles as 1990 trucks. Attached Images

10-28-2009, 03:14 PM	#13
stumped Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 7	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? My 1978 GMC 1 ton Dually 4x4 . This is before the bigger tires were put on and she wasn't washed or waxed Can't take recent photos right now cuz she's sitting with a big old truck camper on her Anyone have a clue what it may be worth? ( I cant seem to find another 1 ton dually 4x4 out there) Hubby put a new motor, trans,driveline,suspension,gas tanks,hoses, wires, rad, new airconditioning system, 7 new tires, new factory interior, etc..... Has a 400 small block. Edelbrock intake and carb. Holley haders. Turbo 400 (rebuilt) auto. New process transfer case. Dana diffs 4.56 gears... My husband has been hounding me fo 2 years to see if I can find another one like her, but Ive had no luck Attached Images

10-28-2009, 10:02 PM	#14
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? There really hard to find but there are several people on here that have them. There's a picture of my 83 back on page 13 but its nowhere close to as nice as that one. Id say you could get around $5000 or $6000 for it just because their hard to find and it looks like it is really good shape. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-30-2009, 10:50 AM	#16
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? ok here is where im at ive just ordered the spindles and flip kit so i will take more pics soon need to buy the body and wheel trim and bumpers and etc etc etc lol Attached Images

10-30-2009, 10:52 AM	#17
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? if someone could photoshop the first pic to see what it would be like with a 5-1/2 / 7 drop that would be awesome!!!!

10-30-2009, 11:19 AM	#18
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? if someone could photo shop this pic to make it look 5.5 / 7 that would be cool, i think its much better than the first pic of my neighbours house!! Attached Images Last edited by 78-5.3; 10-30-2009 at 11:27 AM.



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10-30-2009, 03:32 PM	#19
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I don't know how much of a drop it is but here you go. I like the second one better. Attached Images __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-30-2009, 04:23 PM	#21
big10ratrod77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: hillborough nc Posts: 410	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? man that truck looks sweet its gonna look good droped __________________ 77 chevy BIG 10 350/sm465/12bolt w 3.73 bout 240 horse power NO power steerin 79 chevy 1/2 ton 250/three on the tree/3.08s soon to get built 250/floor shift conversion/3.08s 81 mercedes 300d 25 MPG 77 chevy BIG DOOLEY 454/sm-465/14 bolt 4.10s "fully loaded" 73 plymouth duster 225 slant six/230 3 speed/8 1/4 trying to acheve 300 horse six http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3135091 '77 chevy trucks. built to stay tough. life is short build a hot rod

10-31-2009, 07:49 PM	#22
Trucker_Eric Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 35	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? heres mine, just got it, 87 long bed scottsdale 2wd. kid in the pic is my best friend cody, he will be working on the truck with me im in florida, still has the old plates on it, lol, PF Magic! __________________ "the best thing to hold onto in life is each other."

11-02-2009, 10:54 PM	#23
Colesnsty68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 210	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Hey Bluex on your 78, who makes the wheels on it? Or does anyone know of a company that makes weld prostar look alikes for the truck bolt pattern? __________________ 1970 Chevrolet custom camper 20 2000 F@$d F250 Powerjoke "And i still like bologna on white bread now and then" -Alan Jackson

11-03-2009, 11:13 AM	#24
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? They were made by Pacer. They are probably 10 years old now. I ordered them through a local tire shop. I wanted welds, but when he gave me the price, I asked what I could get that looked the same, but cheaper. I was still in HS at the time. I honestly have never liked them at all. Oh, and I dont remember who asked, but I dont have any current pics. Most are at least 4 yrs old. It runs great and all, but looks like a $300 truck. Not much to take pics of... __________________ 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/ Last edited by bluex; 11-03-2009 at 11:14 AM.

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Loganbpilger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 21	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? So I"m new here and this is my lastest project/daily driver All original '80 Silverado with all options.

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