How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds?

[85burb]

I dont think i posted pics of our truck yet. So here goes. Just lowered the read about 2 inches today. For free!!!! 85 chevy c10. Some size of small block in it slight cam and th375 trans.

[y5mgisi]

I really want those exact wheels for my 77!

[Dalaigh]

Originally Posted by y5mgisi

I really want those exact wheels for my 77!

They are 88-98 sport rims. Just make sure you don't buy them off of someone selling them as 454 SS rims, because he probably thinks they are special and is asking to much. They were available on every GMT-400 from a base 4.3 all the way up to the 454 SS.

EDIT: I shouldn't saw don't by them just, know that they are likely over prices.

[rockachevy]

Originally Posted by RobThoreson

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why does your truck have a dodge grill and a buick 350

[revron]

Check out my dash

My 1981 Chevy C10 with a tv in the dash -...

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[69C-10SWB]

Originally Posted by tobytuttle

GOTTA LOVE THE 70'S

cool pic and great truck

[Square_78]

Heres a couple more pics of my 78... 5.5/8 drop

New front shocks today. Rides like a cadillac. I cant believe how nice it is. Im impressed. Monroe Air-Max air shocks go in the back tomorrow to level it out and provide support for when I throw the dirt bikes in the back. Next week Flowmaster 40's, new exhaust, wheel alignment and repacking the wheel bearings. After that Im going to freshen up the interior with some black and grey dye, good quality seat cover and a nice old skool looking wood and chrome steering wheel. Thats about all Im going to go to it this year.

[jammon87]

Very Nice!! Not many will have one like yours after you're done!!! I'm always looking for a unique, but well mild custom!! I even owned a 73' Nova 2 door with a 462 cu.in., it was really quiet until you mashed the GO pedal!!! LOL!!!! Made believers of a few Ford and Chevy owners along the way..........a true sleeper for sure!! No one heard me coming, but saw my tailights soon enough!!! Keep up the good work!! Remember, you're the only one that you have to please..........build it like you would build the perfect woman, LOL!!! (That could get me into trouble fast!!!)
Good Luck, Dude!!!

[1972BackInBlackC10]

square 78 where did you get your lowering kit from and what did it all come with?

[76Charlie]

Is it weird sometimes I wish I had a really beat up old truck to rat rod? I love my truck, but it's too nice to do anything cool to it, gosh....I'm such a stickler for originality and leaving the truck "how I got it" haha


Here Charlie is trying on a rail I took off from my other truck

[Square_78]

Originally Posted by 1972BackInBlackC10

square 78 where did you get your lowering kit from and what did it all come with?

Back:
Summit racing flip kit
removed a bunch of leafs, leaving 4 + overload
1" lowering blocks
4 degree shims
all new U-bolts and leaf bolts
new low profile bump stops
Monroe Max-Air air shocks with onboard compressor.

Front:
Chopped off 2 coils and then fine tuned about another 1" of drop by heating the springs properly and let cool overnight before driving. Truck had blocks under the frame rails to maintain height while cooling.
Removed bump stops
Monroe HD shocks

Rides just like factory. If anything, its too soft as i prefer stiffer suspension. The new shocks made a HUGE difference. Air shocks should be in tomorrow so then i can adjust the height in the rear. After i see how it looks with the truck actually level, I might want it lower. If so I have some 215/70R15 tires I can put on and that will drop the whole thing another inch. Its got huge tires on it right now. Over the winter I will put in 2.5" drop spindles with air bags to lay it on the frame, but for now this is good enough.

[mgard34]

all most done

[Square_78]

Holy crap! Thats awesome!!!

Give us some details? Drop? Tire size??

[mgard34]

Originally Posted by mgard34

all most done

It has a basic airbag set up with 2inch bell tech shackles.The tire size
205-70-15,its my work and harley/vespa hauler. I Didn't want liberace truck kept it simple.

[Square_78]

Very cool!!

Those are just like my extra set of tires i have. Mine are white walls also but i think they might be 215/70R15. I think i better put them on. Those white walls looks so much better!

[trout]

Originally Posted by mgard34

all most done

nice and classic

[77BBGMC]

1977

[broey]

Originally Posted by mgard34

all most done

looks bada$$!

[Square_78]

Originally Posted by 77BBGMC

1977

Nice and clean. Very nice.

[IB4BAMA]

Here's mine...

[1985-GMC]

That yellow is sweet BBGMC!

[truckfan]

Originally Posted by 77BBGMC

1977

would you mind sharing what it took to get those factory Aluminum wheels to shine like that> i'd love to have some of those, but they are so dull. nice truck BTW

[79gmcclassic]

Originally Posted by 77BBGMC

1977

Any more pics? i love your truck!

[Square_78]

POlishing aluminum is fairly easy. Any chrome plating shop can polish them for you or you can do it yourself if you have some basic tools. You can even get attachments for your cordless drill for polishing wheels. Combine that with a little metal polish and you will have a mirror like finish. If the wheels are really rough, you can sand them out first but thats getting into a lot of work. You can always get your factory wheels chrome plated. Less maintanance to keep them shiney.

[tobytuttle]

Originally Posted by mgard34

all most done

cool idea on the two/tone line on the roof,thats a first for me to see that ..and it looks trick