How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

liljon285 · 07-11-2007, 08:51 PM

That beast is fresh! I love it when they look kinda stock like that....would be an awesome sleeper!

Goodie · 07-13-2007, 12:22 PM

Here is my 86 Silverado

Shot with X550,D545Z,C480Z at 2007-07-13

gimmie11s · 07-14-2007, 11:25 PM

'81 with 350/350--2500 stall, 3.73s, shaved rear, etc etc...

carbed/cammed 5.3 lsx going in soon....

Ivan D. · 07-14-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

Here's Mine. '87. 350 TBI, factory, for now... looking for 454 to drop in though. Going to paint soon. Undecided on color.

[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\87lowrider.jpg[/IMG]

Hey bro, you can't link to a file that's on yer computer, you gotta upload it somewhere on the net first - CarDomain and SuperMotors specialize in vehicles seem to be pretty popular for that kinda stuff.

87Lowrider · 07-14-2007, 11:44 PM

I just figured that out! Thanks!

Let's try this:

liljon285 · 07-15-2007, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimmie11s

'81 with 350/350--2500 stall, 3.73s, shaved rear, etc etc...

carbed/cammed 5.3 lsx going in soon....

sponsored by turbo civic???wats wit that lol?

benoit454 · 07-15-2007, 11:59 AM

hey 87lowrider what drop is that?

Air hydraulics or static?

Looks PERFECT!!!!!!

freaking beautiful truck man.

87Lowrider · 07-15-2007, 12:57 PM

Static!

Shorter Springs and 2.5" drop Spindles in the front and a couple links out in the rear. 265 / 18's in the rear and 235 / 18's in the front. Eagle wheels. SCREAMS BIGBLOCK don't it?... one day!

boatpuller · 07-15-2007, 01:04 PM

keep em comin.i could look at shortbeds all day.they all look nice to me.that blue and grey does look good together,

benoit454 · 07-15-2007, 06:38 PM

how much shorter coils though 3 inch or 2 or what?

And links out in the back? what a 4 link conversion or leafs removed or what?

I think it's got a perfect stance.

87Lowrider · 07-15-2007, 08:11 PM

Thanks! If definetely draws attention wherever I drive it.

Spindles were 2 1/2"
Coils were 2" shorter (I believe)
I'll double check on the leafs, it was already lowered when I bought it in May.

What I do know for sure is that from the lower control arms to the ground is between 2 1/2 and 3 inches. Is that considered "slammed"?

benoit454 · 07-16-2007, 12:04 AM

I would think so.

Most of the static rear drops are either removed leafs, less then 4-5 for small springs or less then 8 for the heavy duty ones, some had.

Longer rear shackles or flipped hangers up front, if the front of the spring is below the frame it's stock, if it's way up towards the top then it's a drop hanger.

Then of course if the leafs are under the axle, it's a flip kit.

mike nutt · 07-17-2007, 09:13 PM

here's OJOE's truck with the wheels he picked up from PCMCOBRA.

79Silv4x4 · 07-17-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mike nutt

here's OJOE's truck with the wheels he picked up from PMCOBRA.

OJOE should be banned and forced to donate his truck to me.

Sweet ride

cochino12 · 07-17-2007, 09:22 PM

that is an awesome truck, havent seen that one yet?

75silverstep · 07-18-2007, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by McSwine

My '83...

Sorry it was such a nice picture i had to photoshop it .Those colors are great together.Hope your not mad..I love it..

McSwine · 07-18-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 75silverstep

Sorry it was such a nice picture i had to photoshop it .Those colors are great together.Hope your not mad..I love it..

Mad? Are you kidding? That looks friggin' great!! My kid will get a kick out of this.

kevinr1970 · 07-18-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mike nutt

here's OJOE's truck with the wheels he picked up from PCMCOBRA.

He posted a picture of when he cut the frame, it looks a lot farther along now.
Updates?

Shaffer4 · 07-20-2007, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

I just figured that out! Thanks!

Let's try this:

Is that Sealed Black Primer or that paint that looks like black primer? lol cause I think I found the look I am going for.

grinch4om · 07-20-2007, 01:01 PM

Eastwood has a good deal on "hot rod black" paint and reducer...

Shaffer4 · 07-20-2007, 10:02 PM

Finally got some Pics of my new 1981 C-10 project up.

there.. now plate # free :P

87Lowrider · 07-21-2007, 10:28 PM

It's not sealed, just black primer for now. I'm gonna paint it this fall after I dop a smokin' big block in it.

Ivan D. · 07-22-2007, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaffer4

Finally got some Pics of my new 1981 C-10 project up.

there.. now plate # free :P

That's a cool truck, wheels fit it real good. Love the scenery too, it's just awesome to not see a single building on the horizon

Shaffer4 · 07-22-2007, 12:16 AM

took those up at the Town Reservoir here in Walla Walla, Wa. used to be a nice town, but has had too much of an influx of rich Californians building wineries and inflating the land values. definitely a beautiful area but the people kinda spoil it.. lol

I had thought about taking a pic overlooking the town from the hills, but thats a Gravel Road and I just finished polishing the rims after three years of neglect by my brother.

Overall its in pretty good shape other than paint and minor body issues, two minor rust spots, dents dings and a few holes needing filled. It was my brother's Ex-wife's truck and she hauled her 5th wheel horse trailer with it. The hitch mounted behind the rear tire wells and the back corners of the wells have been notched. It started life as a 6-cyl which has been replaced with a 305 out of my brother's old Chevy 4x4.

75silverstep · 07-23-2007, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan D.

That's a cool truck, wheels fit it real good. Love the scenery too, it's just awesome to not see a single building on the horizon

got you started haha..

07-11-2007, 08:51 PM	#476
liljon285 That Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: miami, fl Posts: 327	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds That beast is fresh! I love it when they look kinda stock like that....would be an awesome sleeper! __________________ 1978 Chevy Scottdale Stepside, 3rd engine- 350c.i. built with cam and lifters, holley 670cfm carb. and intake,heads shaved .60. Truck is a project, and I am its restorererer!

07-13-2007, 12:22 PM	#477
Goodie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dayton Posts: 75	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Here is my 86 Silverado Shot with X550,D545Z,C480Z at 2007-07-13 Shot with X550,D545Z,C480Z at 2007-07-13

07-14-2007, 11:25 PM	#478
gimmie11s Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: so cal Posts: 59	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds '81 with 350/350--2500 stall, 3.73s, shaved rear, etc etc... carbed/cammed 5.3 lsx going in soon.... __________________ '84 M1008.. crawl.. 6.2 diesel/6" lift/4.56's '81 c10 swb.. cruise.. ls5.3/th350/20"billet/custom paint '92 eclipse gsx.. 11.6@124.. '06 cummins dodge.. tow..:couldnt afford a chevy club:

07-14-2007, 11:44 PM	#480
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds I just figured that out! Thanks! Let's try this: Last edited by 87Lowrider; 07-15-2007 at 12:33 AM.

07-15-2007, 11:59 AM	#482
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds hey 87lowrider what drop is that? Air hydraulics or static? Looks PERFECT!!!!!! freaking beautiful truck man. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

07-15-2007, 12:57 PM	#483
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Static! Shorter Springs and 2.5" drop Spindles in the front and a couple links out in the rear. 265 / 18's in the rear and 235 / 18's in the front. Eagle wheels. SCREAMS BIGBLOCK don't it?... one day! __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

07-15-2007, 01:04 PM	#484
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds keep em comin.i could look at shortbeds all day.they all look nice to me.that blue and grey does look good together, __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 07-15-2007 at 01:05 PM.

07-15-2007, 06:38 PM	#485
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds how much shorter coils though 3 inch or 2 or what? And links out in the back? what a 4 link conversion or leafs removed or what? I think it's got a perfect stance. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

07-15-2007, 08:11 PM	#486
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Thanks! If definetely draws attention wherever I drive it. Spindles were 2 1/2" Coils were 2" shorter (I believe) I'll double check on the leafs, it was already lowered when I bought it in May. What I do know for sure is that from the lower control arms to the ground is between 2 1/2 and 3 inches. Is that considered "slammed"? __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

07-16-2007, 12:04 AM	#487
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds I would think so. Most of the static rear drops are either removed leafs, less then 4-5 for small springs or less then 8 for the heavy duty ones, some had. Longer rear shackles or flipped hangers up front, if the front of the spring is below the frame it's stock, if it's way up towards the top then it's a drop hanger. Then of course if the leafs are under the axle, it's a flip kit. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

07-17-2007, 09:13 PM	#488
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds here's OJOE's truck with the wheels he picked up from PCMCOBRA. Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:51 PM.

07-17-2007, 09:22 PM	#490
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds that is an awesome truck, havent seen that one yet? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-20-2007, 01:01 PM	#495
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Eastwood has a good deal on "hot rod black" paint and reducer...

07-20-2007, 10:02 PM	#496
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Finally got some Pics of my new 1981 C-10 project up. there.. now plate # free :P Last edited by Shaffer4; 07-20-2007 at 10:09 PM.

07-21-2007, 10:28 PM	#497
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds It's not sealed, just black primer for now. I'm gonna paint it this fall after I dop a smokin' big block in it. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71



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07-22-2007, 12:16 AM	#499
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds took those up at the Town Reservoir here in Walla Walla, Wa. used to be a nice town, but has had too much of an influx of rich Californians building wineries and inflating the land values. definitely a beautiful area but the people kinda spoil it.. lol I had thought about taking a pic overlooking the town from the hills, but thats a Gravel Road and I just finished polishing the rims after three years of neglect by my brother. Overall its in pretty good shape other than paint and minor body issues, two minor rust spots, dents dings and a few holes needing filled. It was my brother's Ex-wife's truck and she hauled her 5th wheel horse trailer with it. The hitch mounted behind the rear tire wells and the back corners of the wells have been notched. It started life as a 6-cyl which has been replaced with a 305 out of my brother's old Chevy 4x4. Last edited by Shaffer4; 07-22-2007 at 12:22 AM.

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