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bigblock73 · 10-07-2009, 08:43 PM

Ran into a bunch of problems along the way, but it is all worth it. I'll start a build thread soon, but thought I would share this pic until I get the thread goin. Off to the alingment shop Friday morning. Thanks to those who helped with some of my questions.

72BlckButy · 10-07-2009, 08:48 PM

That looks good, nice work!

What's the specs on the drop?

bigblock73 · 10-07-2009, 08:53 PM

Western Chassis flip kit in back, Western Chassis 2.5" spindles w/ 1.5 coils cut from the factory springs. That should make it a 5/6 drop or so. I like a little rake. All four tires tuck slightly.

f.monroe · 10-07-2009, 08:55 PM

Looks good ! I like the look of the truck dropped like that without the trim . I can wait until the build thread but we will all need those drop specs .
Frank

f.monroe · 10-07-2009, 08:55 PM

I need to learn to type faster .
Frank

northern 85 · 10-07-2009, 09:08 PM

Very nice!!!

cochino12 · 10-07-2009, 09:46 PM

Looks good, are those the wheels/tires you are keeping?

**lolife99** · 10-07-2009, 09:59 PM

Looks GOOD Jeff!
Like the sport bumper also.

What the statis of your yellow truck?

bigblock73 · 10-07-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

Looks good, are those the wheels/tires you are keeping?

Yes, those are staying. They are 88+ steelies w/ chrome centers. They are powdercoated gloss black, and will receive some mild pinstriping around the perimeter lip. Trying to keep it low budget...or as low as I can.

bigblock73 · 10-07-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Looks GOOD Jeff!
Like the sport bumper also.

What the statis of your yellow truck?

Yellow truck is awaiting a return trip to the painter to fix some inside stuff. It is all assembled, minus the interior, just waiting to get the interior ironed out so I can wrap it up. I REALLY need to get it done this winter, our life is about to change big time next spring.

flamingbig10 · 10-07-2009, 10:30 PM

turned out nice, cant wait to see the yellow truck complete
There was several 73-78 that came with the passenger side tank from the factory but that truck has a 79-87 bedside though

f.monroe · 10-07-2009, 10:37 PM

I picked up on the little teaser pics of the 73 in the 73-74 grille thread and what I see looks great .I noticed it was mostly assembled and went to 73-87.com but I didnt notice any updated pics so I am just patiently waiting .
Frank

**N2TRUX** · 10-07-2009, 10:43 PM

Looks good from here..

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-07-2009, 10:50 PM

That looks like it means some business on the street. Great job.

Rodms · 10-07-2009, 11:02 PM

Same ole question why is the gas tank on the wrong side of the truck?

LiveAnimals · 10-07-2009, 11:12 PM

^Duel tank bed, Looks great BigBlock

flamingbig10 · 10-07-2009, 11:21 PM

there was several 73-78s with single tanks on the passenger side, but that truck has a 79-87 bedside though

Rodms · 10-07-2009, 11:51 PM

TRY 1980 mine is the same!

flamingbig10 · 10-07-2009, 11:56 PM

on the beside I was referring to was it has a square gas door and 73-78s came with the gas cap open to the elements

Rodms · 10-08-2009, 12:34 AM

All i can say is it was always a pain to put gas in if it wasn't sitting level from the factory,I drove the one in the pic off the showroom floor in April of 1980!

Driveway Dreams · 10-08-2009, 12:36 AM

TRUCK LOOKS GREAT! I can't wait to see more of it.

smashingchuck · 10-08-2009, 02:18 AM

Looking nice. Lets see the grille.

JohnC · 10-08-2009, 08:37 AM

Looks good Jeff. Better get done what you can now before your budget really gets tight in the spring

Keep us updated.

Aaron I don't think he's getting what your trying to explain.

boatpuller · 10-08-2009, 09:32 AM

thats sit's perfect bud........how about some more pics ? a few different angles.

STOCKISH · 10-08-2009, 09:43 AM

That looks great. Nice work.

10-07-2009, 08:43 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	dropped the 77 Ran into a bunch of problems along the way, but it is all worth it. I'll start a build thread soon, but thought I would share this pic until I get the thread goin. Off to the alingment shop Friday morning. Thanks to those who helped with some of my questions. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-07-2009, 08:48 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: dropped the 77 That looks good, nice work! What's the specs on the drop? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-07-2009, 08:53 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: dropped the 77 Western Chassis flip kit in back, Western Chassis 2.5" spindles w/ 1.5 coils cut from the factory springs. That should make it a 5/6 drop or so. I like a little rake. All four tires tuck slightly. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-07-2009, 08:55 PM	#4
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: dropped the 77 Looks good ! I like the look of the truck dropped like that without the trim . I can wait until the build thread but we will all need those drop specs . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-07-2009, 08:55 PM	#5
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: dropped the 77 I need to learn to type faster . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-07-2009, 09:08 PM	#6
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: dropped the 77 Very nice!!!

10-07-2009, 09:46 PM	#7
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: dropped the 77 Looks good, are those the wheels/tires you are keeping? __________________ 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

10-07-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: dropped the 77 Looks GOOD Jeff! Like the sport bumper also. What the statis of your yellow truck? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-07-2009, 10:30 PM	#11
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: dropped the 77 turned out nice, cant wait to see the yellow truck complete There was several 73-78 that came with the passenger side tank from the factory but that truck has a 79-87 bedside though __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 10-07-2009 at 11:19 PM.

10-07-2009, 10:37 PM	#12
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: dropped the 77 I picked up on the little teaser pics of the 73 in the 73-74 grille thread and what I see looks great .I noticed it was mostly assembled and went to 73-87.com but I didnt notice any updated pics so I am just patiently waiting . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 10-07-2009 at 10:38 PM.

10-07-2009, 10:43 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: dropped the 77 Looks good from here.. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-07-2009, 10:50 PM	#14
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: dropped the 77 That looks like it means some business on the street. Great job. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-07-2009, 11:02 PM	#15
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: dropped the 77 Same ole question why is the gas tank on the wrong side of the truck? __________________ Built chevy tuff!

10-07-2009, 11:12 PM	#16
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: dropped the 77 ^Duel tank bed, Looks great BigBlock __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

10-07-2009, 11:21 PM	#17
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: dropped the 77 there was several 73-78s with single tanks on the passenger side, but that truck has a 79-87 bedside though __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326



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10-07-2009, 11:51 PM	#18
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: dropped the 77 TRY 1980 mine is the same! __________________ Built chevy tuff!

10-07-2009, 11:56 PM	#19
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: dropped the 77 on the beside I was referring to was it has a square gas door and 73-78s came with the gas cap open to the elements __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-08-2009, 12:34 AM	#20
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: dropped the 77 All i can say is it was always a pain to put gas in if it wasn't sitting level from the factory,I drove the one in the pic off the showroom floor in April of 1980! __________________ Built chevy tuff!

10-08-2009, 12:36 AM	#21
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: dropped the 77 TRUCK LOOKS GREAT! I can't wait to see more of it. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

10-08-2009, 02:18 AM	#22
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: dropped the 77 Looking nice. Lets see the grille. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-08-2009, 08:37 AM	#23
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: dropped the 77 Looks good Jeff. Better get done what you can now before your budget really gets tight in the spring Keep us updated. Aaron I don't think he's getting what your trying to explain.

10-08-2009, 09:32 AM	#24
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: dropped the 77 thats sit's perfect bud........how about some more pics ? a few different angles. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

10-08-2009, 09:43 AM	#25
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: dropped the 77 That looks great. Nice work. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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