How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

[Magnimike1]

Originally Posted by Smoke_Dog

New Engine!
Let's try this again:
84 New Engine video by 03BUSA - Photobucket

I'm sure it sounds nice. Was it running?

[magwakeenercew2jh]

I got all fired up tis morning to go install a carpet kit that's been sitting in my garage for about two years. I bought it from a guy advertising on CL for about $50, if I remember.

What I forgot to ask, I guess, was low or high hump? Well, naturally I have a low and the kit was high. It beat the crap outta me, as I was committed to install it...budget being what it is, and the fact that the seats were now out and laying in the driveway (Blazer rear seats - can't remember the year).

So...I cut up the old grungy carpet and taped the hell outta it, doing my best to make a high hump out of carpet.

It came out okay, with a minimum of folds where you can see them. But not perfect, by any means. I'm gonna have to run what I brung.

Point really was, after I was beat to crap and the time flew by waaay past lunch, I popped a Hansen's Rasberry and loaded it into a plastic cup with a ton of ice. Went out to look at the morning's work. The XM started playing Pink Floyd. I was kicking back and got inspired to vacuum. I did that, then remembered I forgot to cut a hole for the dimmer switch. Did that. Sat in the driver's seat. Leaned back...Dumped 12 oz. of Hansen's and a half a pound of ice cubes all over leather and new carpet. Not even one slurp left for my trouble!!!

[SBTork]

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

I got all fired up tis morning to go install a carpet kit that's been sitting in my garage for about two years. I bought it from a guy advertising on CL for about $50, if I remember.

What I forgot to ask, I guess, was low or high hump? Well, naturally I have a low and the kit was high. It beat the crap outta me, as I was committed to install it...budget being what it is, and the fact that the seats were now out and laying in the driveway (Blazer rear seats - can't remember the year).

So...I cut up the old grungy carpet and taped the hell outta it, doing my best to make a high hump out of carpet.

It came out okay, with a minimum of folds where you can see them. But not perfect, by any means. I'm gonna have to run what I brung.

Point really was, after I was beat to crap and the time flew by waaay past lunch, I popped a Hansen's Rasberry and loaded it into a plastic cup with a ton of ice. Went out to look at the morning's work. The XM started playing Pink Floyd. I was kicking back and got inspired to vacuum. I did that, then remembered I forgot to cut a hole for the dimmer switch. Did that. Sat in the driver's seat. Leaned back...Dumped 12 oz. of Hansen's and a half a pound of ice cubes all over leather and new carpet. Not even one slurp left for my trouble!!!

nice story At least you have something nice to show for the effort, I think it looks good.

[JohnC]

Oh man that's a bummer deal. Well if that is the pic after the spill, it looks good. If it's before at least the red of the raspberry will match the red truck!

[pokethesmot]

nice truck mag

[pokethesmot]

Originally Posted by 83C10YeahDad

Hey guys. First post, but long time lurker. Here is my 83 C-10 shortbox

thats a nice lookin truck

[pokethesmot]

Originally Posted by 87c10slammer

i had a little fun with a saw today... lol...

how do you drive this in the rain lol

[87c10slammer]

ponchoes... ftw.. lol.. nah its parked in my garage and only sees the light of day when there is a 0% chance of rain.. lol.. right now the cab is off and im capping everything off and throwing in a 454 to replace the little v6 thats in it... i may or may not switch the cab from my long bed on it.. depends on how good it feels when im done bracing everything

[Smoke_Dog]

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

I got all fired up tis morning to go install a carpet kit that's been sitting in my garage for about two years. I bought it from a guy advertising on CL for about $50, if I remember.

What I forgot to ask, I guess, was low or high hump? Well, naturally I have a low and the kit was high. It beat the crap outta me, as I was committed to install it...budget being what it is, and the fact that the seats were now out and laying in the driveway (Blazer rear seats - can't remember the year).

So...I cut up the old grungy carpet and taped the hell outta it, doing my best to make a high hump out of carpet.

It came out okay, with a minimum of folds where you can see them. But not perfect, by any means. I'm gonna have to run what I brung.

Point really was, after I was beat to crap and the time flew by waaay past lunch, I popped a Hansen's Rasberry and loaded it into a plastic cup with a ton of ice. Went out to look at the morning's work. The XM started playing Pink Floyd. I was kicking back and got inspired to vacuum. I did that, then remembered I forgot to cut a hole for the dimmer switch. Did that. Sat in the driver's seat. Leaned back...Dumped 12 oz. of Hansen's and a half a pound of ice cubes all over leather and new carpet. Not even one slurp left for my trouble!!!

Love your truck !

[Smoke_Dog]

Here you go again with no music!

[pilzy1]

Dont laugh, it's paid for...


84' step, crate 350, rebuilt 700R4, 2nd owner, project truck/daily putt-putt.

[78 Chevyrado]

Originally Posted by pokethesmot

how do you drive this in the rain lol

Drive fast and don't stop...

[Smoke_Dog]

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[Smoke_Dog]

O.K. once again a can't get the photo bucket video to post any ideas anyone?

[flamingbig10]

Originally Posted by pilzy1

Dont laugh, it's paid for...


84' step, crate 350, rebuilt 700R4, 2nd owner, project truck/daily putt-putt.

nice Truck

[Square84]

Originally Posted by pilzy1

Dont laugh, it's paid for...


84' step, crate 350, rebuilt 700R4, 2nd owner, project truck/daily putt-putt.

you say don't laugh but that thing is sic i would drop it and drive it.

[flamingbig10]

I would say, lowered around 4-6 would really set your truck off even a 2-4 would look good

[JohnC]

Heck I wouldn't have a problem driving it just the way it is!

[bumslie75]

Shoot ya the paint is way nicer than my 87

[Smoke_Dog]

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[jj_62607]

daily driver/project

[thump16]

JJ62607 what hubcaps and steelies you running on your truck? I like that plain no nonsense look.

[jj_62607]

thump16
the rims came with the truck when I got it I know they are 16's and the caps have a chevy logo in the middle the previous owner told me they were rallies but original rallies did not come in 16's so I think they are aftermarket

[pilzy1]

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

I would say, lowered around 4-6 would really set your truck off even a 2-4 would look good

Thanks guys, it's a fun project. Once I figure out my smog dilema I'll be lowering it 4/6 or so and going thru the interior. The paint is ok, it was repainted by someone who wasnt detail oriented and it kinda shows. Now that I have this truck my dad wants to sell off his 54 Chevy pro street pickup project and get another square body.

[pokethesmot]