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Old 07-08-2015, 06:38 PM   #1
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

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I am Didier and I am French, my English is rather bad, excuse me therefore! I quite live in a small village in the south of France (high provence)
I look this forum since many months. There are some pure beauties among all these trucks!

I imported the last winter, of Oregon, a Gmc c1500 High sierra of 1979 with a motor crate 350 and TH350. He is entirely of origin (to part the motor and the wheels)
I am giving him a new appearance, nothing extraordinary for the meantime. I reconditioned the cabin of my truck in 2 colors.
I removed the sticks metallic decorations (I don't know the exact term) on the sides, one is going to plug the holes and to redo a simple painting with pinstripping.
I changed the tissue of the bench that was used and added a good sound system.
Here are some photos of my baby that perfectly purr and with which I already made many kilometers in spite of the consumption !
But if I want to roll in V8, I assume my choice!
I have also 2 harleys; A shovelhead 80ci of 1983 and an electra glide 80ci of 96, I roll therefore only with old American véhicules with carburetor ... for me, they have a soul !

I am going to have quickly need of your advice, [U]I would like to change my wheels but I have big difficulties to understand the measurements.
Welcome to the site Didier. The "sticks metallic decorations (I don't know the exact term) on the sides" is called 'exterior trim'. The types of exterior trim is different depending on the year of truck.

Looks like you picked a decent truck to import. Give us a shout when you're ready to research wheel options.

Glad to have you around!
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Old 07-11-2015, 09:54 PM   #2
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

Security guy. How much drop do you have on your truck? What wheels and tire size are you running on it?
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Old 07-11-2015, 10:09 PM   #3
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It's hard to remember, but the front has either 2" or the 2.5" dropped spindles and I cut one coil off the springs. I did a flip kit in the rear, no c-notch.. The rims are the Boss 338's, 20x10 rear, 20x8.5 front. Tires are 295/45r20 rear and 255/40r20 front. My next tires will be a little taller in the front. They are a little to small (for me) and gives it a little to much rake. I like a little more sidewall on the front... Hope this helps!

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Just trying to post some pics..
Where did you buy your seat cover?
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Old 08-24-2015, 01:17 PM   #5
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Actually it came with the truck, so I'm not sure exactly; however, it does have a similar appearance to the ones in the LMC catalogue.
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Old 08-24-2015, 05:12 PM   #6
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Actually it came with the truck, so I'm not sure exactly; however, it does have a similar appearance to the ones in the LMC catalogue.
Ok..they don't offer a burgundy, just red. I've seen where people have bought them and dyed them but not interested in that. I found one on the Brothers site, gonna give it a try.
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Old 06-24-2015, 12:15 AM   #7
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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

Clean!!
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Old 06-24-2015, 12:34 AM   #8
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Yep, that is a nice one.
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Old 06-24-2015, 11:24 AM   #9
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I can't help it. It's not completely done but should be by this weekend for a car show. Here's how it sits yesterday afternoon.
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Old 06-24-2015, 01:47 PM   #10
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I can't help it. It's not completely done but should be by this weekend for a car show. Here's how it sits yesterday afternoon.
Cremesicle nice.....love it.....
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Cremesicle nice.....love it.....
That's exactly what I was thinking...
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Old 06-24-2015, 11:34 AM   #12
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^ Sweet! We are going to need more pics!
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Old 06-24-2015, 08:58 PM   #13
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Thank you. More pics to come
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Old 06-26-2015, 05:47 PM   #14
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Here is a picture of my sweet little 75, just love driving it.
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A couple of Hill's Hot Rods at our local car show today



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Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Part II

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Dig the 83-84 grille on this one. For some reason those always get swapped for 85+. Cool to see one cleaned up.
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Meet Oaky. My fresh off the farm barn find '73. Cleaned up with new tires.

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Sorry for the huge pics. not sure how to resize.
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Thanks.
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Nice truck!. like the underhood air-chrome :-)
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Thanks, it was custom made by Spectre.
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Old 07-21-2015, 03:39 PM   #24
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Nice looking stepside!
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Thanks, It has 4 inch drop spindles up front. Rear axle has been flipped and frame C notched.
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