How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds - Page 22 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

liljon285 · 05-16-2007, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivan D.

You ain't got nothing from the mid to late '80s?

I bet they stay clean and maintain themselves cuz there no brake dust dirtying em up. They do look pretty fresh!

85_SWB · 05-15-2007, 06:46 PM

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Here's my latest.....inherited from my mom...this was my step-dad's truck....he's was killed in the windstorms here in Wa back in Dec.
He loved this truck.....I plan on taking very good care of it!
He always wanted the truck to be as if Chevy had built an SS in '78, kinda like an LS-6 Chevelle, so it's got the '70 SS454 emblems, stripes, etc.....

It's been through a few engines, currently has a 396, but I'll be swapping in my 454 from my last truck in a week or so....

Also, I will be picking up an '85 SWB 2wd next week.....a project I plan to build up for my wife.

what are the specs on the drop?
nice truck btw

69BBsuburban · 05-15-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 85_SWB

what are the specs on the drop?
nice truck btw

Not sure...lower than my old truck (3-5)...I'm 'guessing' @ 5-6 drop????
I think it's got 2" spindles and 3" drop springs......

benoit454 · 05-15-2007, 07:50 PM

So his is an ss clone sloe huh?

Mine is, it had the chrome around bottom also. Mines an 85 I run a 4 inch cowl hood on it, and left the rest of the chrome on it.

www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

you can check out some pictures of it on there if ya want, or your bro wants too. Pretty nice cars.

1LoC10 · 05-15-2007, 09:53 PM

I dont know whos truck this is.... but I love it

killthewabbit · 05-15-2007, 10:13 PM

Wow, that second pic is when it's aired up?

AceX · 05-16-2007, 05:55 AM

I have the '85, but you've already seen that

gotit · 05-19-2007, 03:20 AM

taking donations for bags and 20s! till then i will keep my 15s clean

dubdeuce80 · 05-19-2007, 03:34 AM

don't know if mike jones' truck was posted...anyways here it is:

liljon285 · 05-19-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dubdeuce80

don't know if mike jones' truck was posted...anyways here it is:

Is that florida!!

Eyegore · 05-19-2007, 07:58 PM

Check out this 78 stock number 454 I found on craigslist today.

bigblock79 · 05-20-2007, 10:01 AM

here is a pic of my parts truck

86swb · 05-19-2007, 09:03 AM

Can you really drive the truck that low? Or is that just for show?

dubdeuce80 · 05-19-2007, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

Can you really drive the truck that low? Or is that just for show?

until you have to turn

86swb · 05-30-2007, 08:16 PM

ttt

MotorHead Lon · 05-30-2007, 08:54 PM

Here is my 84. The pic of it on jack stands is what looks like currently.

steemin_ehman · 05-30-2007, 09:48 PM

jr2!! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!!!! lol my truck has a big brother!!!

liljon285 · 05-31-2007, 12:08 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^I know i love that offset!

86swb · 05-31-2007, 10:08 AM

Steemin, that is one nice ride you have there.

69BBsuburban · 05-31-2007, 02:03 PM

Thanks! So the pearl is in the base.....Your truck looks darker than mine.....I really dig it though!
My truck is a 1993 fleet orange (tangerine I think) in Chromabase, then a few coats of gold pearl infested clear, then straight clear.....
I noticed that there is some cracking in the paint on the roof, had a guy look at it for a repair, gonna be tricky getting the proper mix of pearl to match it...

jr2 · 05-31-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 69BBsuburban

Thanks! So the pearl is in the base.....Your truck looks darker than mine.....I really dig it though!
My truck is a 1993 fleet orange (tangerine I think) in Chromabase, then a few coats of gold pearl infested clear, then straight clear.....
I noticed that there is some cracking in the paint on the roof, had a guy look at it for a repair, gonna be tricky getting the proper mix of pearl to match it...

My paint is a 3 stage:
White base (I think 3 coats so it was totally even)
Orange pearl (lots of it, 9 coats)
Clear (6 coats)

Yeah blending in on pearls and flakes is tough... It takes the right guy.. We have to fix my polishing boo boo on my hood

before the guy comes to pick it up... My buddy is a friggin Pro when it comes to blending so I think it will be ok. Too bad he moved to Sequim:

!! He's driving over Friday night on the ferry and we're gonna shoot it.

boatpuller · 05-31-2007, 06:48 PM

j.r, that looks awesome..............the truck too.

i know i sound like a broken record,but man i can't see ya parting ways with that truck.oh well,build another some day.and stay on the board huh?

jr2 · 06-01-2007, 11:16 AM

I may not own (well til Sunday at least) a 73-87 anymore but I'll still be around!! You guys are a great bunch of people and couldn't imagine leaving. I still have these
63 pickup

and my 2000 OBS

so I ain't gonna be far anyway.

DROPPED15 · 05-31-2007, 09:47 PM

I GOT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE SENDING IT FOR A FACE LIFT.

tvblazer78 · 06-01-2007, 02:15 PM

What all are you doing to it? I think I have seen that truck on the roads before.

Later,
Trav

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Originally Posted by DROPPED15

I GOT ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE SENDING IT FOR A FACE LIFT.

05-15-2007, 07:50 PM	#4
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds So his is an ss clone sloe huh? Mine is, it had the chrome around bottom also. Mines an 85 I run a 4 inch cowl hood on it, and left the rest of the chrome on it. www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454 you can check out some pictures of it on there if ya want, or your bro wants too. Pretty nice cars. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

05-15-2007, 09:53 PM	#5
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05-15-2007, 10:13 PM	#6
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Wow, that second pic is when it's aired up? __________________ -- Will

05-16-2007, 05:55 AM	#7
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05-19-2007, 03:20 AM	#8
gotit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: wichita falls, texas Posts: 20	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds taking donations for bags and 20s! till then i will keep my 15s clean Attached Images

05-19-2007, 03:34 AM	#9
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds don't know if mike jones' truck was posted...anyways here it is:

05-19-2007, 07:58 PM	#11
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Check out this 78 stock number 454 I found on craigslist today. Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

05-20-2007, 10:01 AM	#12
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds here is a pic of my parts truck __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

05-19-2007, 09:03 AM	#13
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Can you really drive the truck that low? Or is that just for show? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-30-2007, 08:16 PM	#15
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds ttt __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-30-2007, 08:54 PM	#16
MotorHead Lon Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 241	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Here is my 84. The pic of it on jack stands is what looks like currently.

05-30-2007, 09:48 PM	#17
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds jr2!! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!!!! lol my truck has a big brother!!! Attached Images __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool...

05-31-2007, 12:08 AM	#18
liljon285 That Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: miami, fl Posts: 327	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds ^^^^^^^^^^^I know i love that offset! __________________ 1978 Chevy Scottdale Stepside, 3rd engine- 350c.i. built with cam and lifters, holley 670cfm carb. and intake,heads shaved .60. Truck is a project, and I am its restorererer!

05-31-2007, 10:08 AM	#19
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Steemin, that is one nice ride you have there. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-31-2007, 02:03 PM	#20
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Thanks! So the pearl is in the base.....Your truck looks darker than mine.....I really dig it though! My truck is a 1993 fleet orange (tangerine I think) in Chromabase, then a few coats of gold pearl infested clear, then straight clear..... I noticed that there is some cracking in the paint on the roof, had a guy look at it for a repair, gonna be tricky getting the proper mix of pearl to match it... __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A



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05-31-2007, 06:48 PM	#22
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds j.r, that looks awesome..............the truck too. i know i sound like a broken record,but man i can't see ya parting ways with that truck.oh well,build another some day.and stay on the board huh? __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

06-01-2007, 11:16 AM	#23
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds I may not own (well til Sunday at least) a 73-87 anymore but I'll still be around!! You guys are a great bunch of people and couldn't imagine leaving. I still have these 63 pickup and my 2000 OBS so I ain't gonna be far anyway. __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

05-31-2007, 09:47 PM	#24
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