How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds?

[1986GMCLB]

My 1986 GMC Sierra Classic

[stock75]

My 75

[ratbones2002]

Heres mine. I got this for free from my father in law. 52,000 original miles. Runs great!

77 C20.

I put dual flowmasters on it when I got it.
I'm going to put a 700r4 in it soon and then lower it. After the tranny swap and lowering the suspension I'm going to put the FAST EZ-EFI in it.

What type of wheels suggestions do you guys have? I'm thinking 20's but they are kind of hard to find in the 8 lug.

[1985-GMC]

Its a good looking truck, keep it that way!

Your father in law has has kept it all original for 35 years (assuming he is the original owner) then he passes it down to you and you want to lower it to the ground and put big ugly wheels on it. Most people would take that as a slap in the face. My .02c is put some chevy mirrors back on it, swap in a 700r4, 4L80E or NV4500 to help offset fuel prices and drive it the way it is.

[Ville K]

Originally Posted by Ville K

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Here´s mine, its a 1987 R10, with a 6.2 Diesel and a 700 auto. It was first sold in minnesota, the first owner was a farmer, he kept it for a 3 years and 50K miles, then it was imported here and was working for a steel company for 22 years and 140K miles until it was too rotten. I bought it and it is going to make its way back to road. It has clod climate package, rally wheels, locking differential, HD suspension , double tanks, etc.

Ready..

[truckfan]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Its a good looking truck, keep it that way!

Your father in law has has kept it all original for 35 years (assuming he is the original owner) then he passes it down to you and you want to lower it to the ground and put big ugly wheels on it. Most people would take that as a slap in the face. My .02c is put some chevy mirrors back on it, swap in a 700r4, 4L80E or NV4500 to help offset fuel prices and drive it the way it is.

Amen brother. big ass wheels on vehicles that they dont belong on are going to look like bell bottoms and leisure suits in hindsight. just because its a new idea, don't make it a good idea... there are 73-87 trucks that look good lowered with '20s, just not two-tone, LWB 3/4 tons.

Add some beauty rings to the dog bowls or get some '88 up ralleys with caps and rings and run it!

[truckfan]

Originally Posted by stock75

My 75

love this truck, too

[GCncsuHD]

Originally Posted by trout

Looks like s10 taillights. different than the Mexico trucks
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Those are actually Mazda B series truck tail lights, I recognize them right down to the reflector in the one with the missing lens. Probably grafted on to legalize them in countries where an amber signal is required.

Pic of the tail light on my B2000 parts truck:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4...5-29-22_87.jpg

And to counteract the Mazda post...here is a pic of my 78 from July 4th

[1985-GMC]

I love that thing! Why is it squatting so much, aftermarket lift springs in the rear?

[trout]

number 5 in my fleet 78 lwb 95% origanal

[Flex1]

Hello everyone im new to this but can anybody help me out on this. I got a 87 chevy c10 longbed, i wanna lower it about 3/4 on some 22 inch wheels, what would be the cheapest best way to lower the right way no cutting, i was thinking either shock, springs and rear shackels+hanger or spinddles in front, what would be better is there a difference between using spindles or just putting lowering coils on front.

[jlelec]

What he said!

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Its a good looking truck, keep it that way!

Your father in law has has kept it all original for 35 years (assuming he is the original owner) then he passes it down to you and you want to lower it to the ground and put big ugly wheels on it. Most people would take that as a slap in the face. My .02c is put some chevy mirrors back on it, swap in a 700r4, 4L80E or NV4500 to help offset fuel prices and drive it the way it is.

[GCncsuHD]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

I love that thing! Why is it squatting so much, aftermarket lift springs in the rear?

Stock springs in the rear, with just the main leafs replaced. It's actually squatting very little considering this truck spent the last 30 years with 2500lbs of water, pumps, and gear in the bed at all times (the reason the main leafs were replaced, one was broken in half when I bought the truck), and in this picture has about 1200lbs in the bed between the ATV, ramps, extra gas, coolers, tools, etc. plus the boat and is parked on unlevel ground, though the overloads were not even touching the pads on the frame when I hooked it up.

When unloaded the front fenders have almost a 2" larger gap than the rear, but the body line is perfectly level, which is how I wanted it to sit. The fender openings are about 2" lower on the body in the rear than the front. The front does have 4" lift springs. The rear has 2.5 or 3" blocks that were on the truck as long as I can remember, I guess the department added those to keep the rear from sagging too much when it was loaded down.

And thanks for the compliment!

[raji2pac]

These trucks are being little bit used by petrol smugglers in algerian west borders with morocco

[raji2pac]

Originally Posted by trout

Looks like s10 taillights. different than the Mexico trucks
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yes its from usa but the tailights are modified

[86 Silver]

Well here it is as it sits today. A few mod's, but so far I'm happy.

[Dalaigh]

Originally Posted by 86 Silver

Well here it is as it sits today. A few mod's, but so far I'm happy.

Nice truck!

I just passed through Minot on my way home from Regina.

[MNiceGuy]

My '77 Scottsdale. My dad (original owner) had an auto body person re-do a lot of the exterior sheet metal about 15 years ago. The truck came into my possession about 7 years ago and honestly I haven't really done anything with it. I've finally decided to start going through it and am currently re-doing the entire brake system. Also added Cragar wheels and BFGs to replace some badly cracked tires.

How it came to me:





Current state. I actually swapped out for non-spinner center caps because the ones you see below were a little 'much' for the truck in my opinion.

[GCncsuHD]

Great looking truck, I agree the spinner caps were a bit "much".

[truckfan]

[QUOTE=MNiceGuy;5525626]My '77 Scottsdale. My dad (original owner) had an auto body person re-do a lot of the exterior sheet metal about 15 years ago. The truck came into my possession about 7 years ago and honestly I haven't really done anything with it. I've finally decided to start going through it and am currently re-doing the entire brake system. Also added Cragar wheels and BFGs to replace some badly cracked tires.

How it came to me:

[Current state. I actually swapped out for non-spinner center caps because the ones you see below were a little 'much' for the truck in my opinion.

Three-on-the tree and cab lights. Nice! i love the green, as well.

[Billy81]

Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

Great looking truck, I agree the spinner caps were a bit "much".

I agree

[BLK2K2SILVY]

Originally Posted by MNiceGuy

My '77 Scottsdale. My dad (original owner) had an auto body person re-do a lot of the exterior sheet metal about 15 years ago. The truck came into my possession about 7 years ago and honestly I haven't really done anything with it. I've finally decided to start going through it and am currently re-doing the entire brake system. Also added Cragar wheels and BFGs to replace some badly cracked tires.

How it came to me:

[IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/casinodriver1021/100_3107-1.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/casinodriver1021/Betsy-06.jpg[IMG]

Current state. I actually swapped out for non-spinner center caps because the ones you see below were a little 'much' for the truck in my opinion.

[IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/casinodriver1021/20120716_071154.jpg[IMG]

Love that green! Great looking truck!

[SEO]

Hello;

I new to the forum. I have been looking and reading for a few days but joined 2 days ago. I know nothing about trucks and except that I love my new old GMC 86 Custom Delux. I'll learn sooo much from you guys. I am from Puerto Rico, so greetings from PR and please excuse my gramer, sorry.

[Billy81]

Great looking truck SEO and Welcome to the forums.

[SEO]

Thanks Billy, for both.
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