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Old 07-14-2009, 11:29 PM   #276
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Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds?

Looks very nice with the matching colors on the horse trailer! That is what my 83 does for a living, pulling a horse trailer to shows every weekend
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Old 07-15-2009, 11:57 AM   #277
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Yes it was just luck we found the trailer that matched....
Used it today to bring 1 of our yearlings to the vet... good times

She has lil rust.... I believe he had it a garage for most of its life... but the rust is there...
Minnesota isnt an ideal place to have a nice daily driver...
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Old 07-15-2009, 11:27 PM   #278
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Jvsapp - the front has 2 1/2 Ground force drop spindles from Summit Racing and new stock height springs with one cut coil. the rear i just removed the factory bumpstops and used the red round ones in my djm 5" kit also from Summit. the rear rides like a cadillac...but the tops of the front tires rub the top of my inner fender if i hit a decent bump cruisin down the road. i have 255/50-15's on it all around...needs like a 255/35-15 up front to drop the front down just a hair.

up next is new thicker front and rear sway bars...motor and transmission and rear-end after...

the first picture is the rear pass. side...havent bottomed out yet driving on the houston roads...the second is is pic that its true, you can have a 2 1/2" drop spindle with a 15" wheel without any control arm clearance issues, which i was quite worried about when i bought them...
that's awesome. thanks for the info. i was thinking i could get away with only using the small red stops and ditching the factory stepped ones. but seeing your pics makes it a done deal. as for the front, i run 255/60/15 so i'm sure i'll have clearence trouble if i go that far down. i'll probably look at just the spindles because i have a set of 22's that i'd like to put back on my truck. i think they are 4" taller than the 255/60's i have so i can't go too far down in the front. but i'm hoping it'll bring it down a little.

thanks for posting the pics.
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Old 07-22-2009, 02:17 PM   #279
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Picture taken in 1976 of My 1973 GMC, currently under restoration.
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Old 07-22-2009, 02:33 PM   #280
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Jvsapp - the front has 2 1/2 Ground force drop spindles from Summit Racing and new stock height springs with one cut coil. the rear i just removed the factory bumpstops and used the red round ones in my djm 5" kit also from Summit. the rear rides like a cadillac...but the tops of the front tires rub the top of my inner fender if i hit a decent bump cruisin down the road. i have 255/50-15's on it all around...needs like a 255/35-15 up front to drop the front down just a hair.

up next is new thicker front and rear sway bars...motor and transmission and rear-end after...

the first picture is the rear pass. side...havent bottomed out yet driving on the houston roads...the second is is pic that its true, you can have a 2 1/2" drop spindle with a 15" wheel without any control arm clearance issues, which i was quite worried about when i bought them...
nice look i am going to do the same to mine
where did u buy all the parts for it
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Here is my 1984 CUCV. Swapped out the 6.2 for a 454 and built some bumpers.





Why in the world would you swap out a 6.2 for a 454?!?!?
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Old 07-22-2009, 10:55 PM   #282
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Why in the world would you swap out a 6.2 for a 454?!?!?
maybe where he's at gas is cheaper than diesel. i know here super is WAY cheaper than diesel. like almost $2 a gallon.
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Old 07-23-2009, 01:42 PM   #283
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3r!c84: i bought everything from SummitRacing.com and had it delivered to my door within 3 days. i even bought my rims from Summit. 250 bucks shipped to my door. the flip kit was $85 and the spindles were around $270 for 2 1/2 Summit brand (actually i found out that the Summit brand spindles were Ground Force spindles in disguise...) the only problem i had with those spindles was the brake hose going to the caliper, had to bend it slightly down to clear the upper ball joint nut.

I suggest everyone shop from Summit Racing...quick shipping, everything is available, and its at the best price.
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Under pressure from my brothers I took it 4 wheeling this last weekend for the first time ever. It actually did pretty well in the sand, though I wouldn't follow the jeeps down the tight trails.

And of course, being the way I am, I went a little overboard cleaning out all the sand.

Mods include 5" lift and 35" all terrains. Yup, thats about it.
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Old 07-31-2009, 08:13 AM   #285
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Attention whore hasn't been on in a bit, so heres it is hauling leaves.

Kenny, great looking truck, where did you get that grille emblem insert?
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Old 08-01-2009, 02:58 AM   #286
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Old 08-02-2009, 04:06 PM   #287
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Is this cool 1976 ROYAL SIERRA 15
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Old 08-07-2009, 10:40 AM   #288
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The day I got her from my uncle for working 5 days on his farm. Had a rebuilt 350 bored .060 and a rebuilt th350 with a 12 bolt rear


right after I got married with my wife pumpin the gas haha


Most recent picture I could find
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Old 08-08-2009, 03:55 PM   #289
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Old 08-08-2009, 03:57 PM   #290
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Old 08-08-2009, 05:32 PM   #291
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Heres mine...



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Old 08-08-2009, 10:28 PM   #292
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Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds?

Here is Mine a 1984 GMC Serria Classic 105 K . Just got done installing a new seat cover , Dash, Grill, and a complete Differential overhaul, Pinion bearing.
Oh, and a new white paint job, Nice GMC Truck.


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Old 08-09-2009, 09:51 PM   #293
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Oh, and a new white paint job, nice gmc truck.


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Old 08-10-2009, 03:22 AM   #294
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My 85 C20 work truck. Former LA city water truck, 350 motor, 465 trans, 14 bolt rear, 120k miles.

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Kenny, great looking truck, where did you get that grille emblem insert?
Thanks, I bought an NOS grille.
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Here's mine
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Old 08-11-2009, 12:55 AM   #297
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Those are some nice trucks. What are your plans for the yellow one?
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Old 08-11-2009, 10:20 AM   #298
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heres mine. just bought it. its got a 355 in it i stole it for $1,000 runs and drives great!!!!



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Old 08-11-2009, 03:31 PM   #299
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My newest toy. 78 K20, 350, SM465, NP205, 14-bolt, Dana 44, 5.13 gears and only 72,000 miles. Runs & drives great.

Traded a friend some old parts I had sitting around for it. I have all of $400 in cash into it right now including licensing and the gas to go get it 430 miles away.
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My 1978 long bed C20 I just got three days ago, shot these the day I got it before I cleaned it all up. Looks much better now other than the 2000lbs of trash in the bed!



But it hauls the weight around well because of this:

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