How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs - Page 215 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

carboncrew · 01-28-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I actually saw this truck in person for the first time last Saturday night. It is a REALLY nice clean truck. Justin is a good guy to hang out with too!

Hey Jeff, had a good time talking with you guys too. Didn't realize we were about the last ones in the parking lot when we left!

tcastro0706 · 01-29-2014, 01:55 AM

This is my 88 R20 2wd 454tbi/th400 265,xxx miles.

This is day I brought her home

Put new fuel pump in cranked right up after sitting for 5 years. Cleaned her up

I decided since I can't afford paint job right now. Figured I'd plastidip it. Coming out pretty good.

Not bad for 18 bucks lol. 3 cans covered the bedsides an tailgate.

arrover · 01-29-2014, 12:57 PM

The plasti-dip looks good. How well does it cover areas where the clear coat has peeled and other imperfections?

tcastro0706 · 01-29-2014, 01:23 PM

If u look at it real close u can see the outline of the clear coat. But I only did one coat. I think another coat or two will hide the peeling clear coat pretty good.

8lugnutz · 01-30-2014, 05:26 PM

Was going through some old pictures last night of my military days, and ran across this picture of a few Air Force Crew Cabs. This was on the Alaskan island of Shemya in 1992.

Each one of these had a AM/FM radio..... and no radio station for miles around!

mrolds88 · 01-30-2014, 10:15 PM

Looks like the fourth of July!! LOL

BONUSCAB · 02-01-2014, 07:26 PM

New pics with the 315's on...

Wellgeo03 · 02-03-2014, 04:12 AM

Those look good! Do they rub the corner of the fender or back of the wheel well when you turn?

BONUSCAB · 02-03-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wellgeo03

Those look good! Do they rub the corner of the fender or back of the wheel well when you turn?

Yes. I trimmed the rear corner of the wheel arch and there is still some rubbing, occasionally. I need to look into the issue further, but it's not bad. Some hammering and maybe some more light trimming. There is also a little rub on the drag link at full right turn lock. I think I might do new front springs this spring and see if that helps, maybe add a zero rate and fresh body mounts, too.

ridingreiss16 · 02-03-2014, 08:30 PM

I have a 84 GMC C1500, I want to put HID lights in, but the headlights I have you're unable to twist the light bulb out to replace it. Do I have to buy all new headlights to get the HID? Thanks!

Wellgeo03 · 02-03-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BONUSCAB

Yes. I trimmed the rear corner of the wheel arch and there is still some rubbing, occasionally. I need to look into the issue further, but it's not bad. Some hammering and maybe some more light trimming. There is also a little rub on the drag link at full right turn lock. I think I might do new front springs this spring and see if that helps, maybe add a zero rate and fresh body mounts, too.

I have the older style H2 rims on my 86 crew cab and have the same rubbing issue on the drag link on full right turn lock. Barely enough backspacing on those rims, but they do tuck in and fit nice!

tcastro0706 · 02-14-2014, 11:11 PM

Plasti dipped an added 24s.

mckustomfab · 02-15-2014, 04:06 AM

Finally got the bed and front end on, now it looks like a truck.

nekkidhillbilly · 02-15-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ridingreiss16

I have a 84 GMC C1500, I want to put HID lights in, but the headlights I have you're unable to twist the light bulb out to replace it. Do I have to buy all new headlights to get the HID? Thanks!

composite conversions like on ebay

WillieloRidez · 02-15-2014, 07:09 PM

Finally got my fleetside on doesn't match but better than the stepside

1968vetL-71 · 02-15-2014, 07:19 PM

Cool rig!

Flatpat · 02-16-2014, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by WillieloRidez

Finally got my fleetside on doesn't match but better than the stepside

Yes, looks much better.

Wide_Nalgas · 02-16-2014, 11:20 AM

my pig got a camper shell: still collecting parts before paint

Front Cowl Hood and Bumper are next

Mr Pops · 02-21-2014, 03:22 PM

Just bought another Crewcab..

Devillusion · 02-22-2014, 01:05 AM

Wow is that thing nice!!!

Devillusion · 02-22-2014, 01:07 AM

thing is in gorgeous shape

Mr Pops · 02-22-2014, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Devillusion

Wow is that thing nice!!!

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Originally Posted by Devillusion

thing is in gorgeous shape

Thanks, and yes it's ridiculously nice. It has a 2" diameter rust bubble in the paint on the rear door on the drivers side, and about a 4" bubble in the paint behind the drivers side rear wheel. Haven't seen any more rust. The guy I bought it from had only owned it for 3 months and didn't know any history on it. Wish I knew more about it.

anubisani · 02-22-2014, 04:22 AM

mines

Wardy · 02-23-2014, 12:53 AM

I'm new here but I thought I'd throw my truck in the mix. Started out as a 1973, was built into an off Road race truck in either 1981-82, then purchased by none other than Walker Evans for one of his clients who needed an off road class 8 truck built. Walker took the 73 and updated the cage and suspension, and also a newer grill/front fenders to the mid 80's. The truck raced in the SCORE/HDRA series in the 1980's and also a smaller Arizona series where it won a couple Championships under Bill Howard. The truck changed hands a couple times and now I'm the proud owner of this little piece of off road racing history.

Picture from the 1985 MINT 400 race......

Here is how it sits now....

Plan is to tear it down to the frame and restore her back to the original colors and get her back in racing form to compete in the NORRA Mexican 1000 vintage off road race held every May in Baja Mexico. This restoration will start after this years Mexican 1000 because i have a different project I'm finishing up.

joe231 · 02-23-2014, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Wardy

I'm new here but I thought I'd throw my truck in the mix. Started out as a 1973, was built into an off Road race truck in either 1981-82, then purchased by none other than Walker Evans for one of his clients who needed an off road class 8 truck built. Walker took the 73 and updated the cage and suspension, and also a newer grill/front fenders to the mid 80's. The truck raced in the SCORE/HDRA series in the 1980's and also a smaller Arizona series where it won a couple Championships under Bill Howard. The truck changed hands a couple times and now I'm the proud owner of this little piece of off road

Plan is to tear it down to the frame and restore her back to the original colors and get her back in racing form to compete in the NORRA Mexican 1000 vintage off road race held every May in Baja Mexico. This restoration will start after this years Mexican 1000 because i have a different project I'm finishing up.

While I think your truck is AWESOME, this is a thread for crew cabs

01-29-2014, 01:55 AM	#5352
tcastro0706 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: levelland tx Posts: 29	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs This is my 88 R20 2wd 454tbi/th400 265,xxx miles. This is day I brought her home Put new fuel pump in cranked right up after sitting for 5 years. Cleaned her up I decided since I can't afford paint job right now. Figured I'd plastidip it. Coming out pretty good. Not bad for 18 bucks lol. 3 cans covered the bedsides an tailgate.

01-29-2014, 12:57 PM	#5353
arrover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 291	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs The plasti-dip looks good. How well does it cover areas where the clear coat has peeled and other imperfections? __________________ 1982 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 - "River Truck" build thread 1973-1987(91) Chevy/GMC How-To Videos

01-29-2014, 01:23 PM	#5354
tcastro0706 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: levelland tx Posts: 29	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs If u look at it real close u can see the outline of the clear coat. But I only did one coat. I think another coat or two will hide the peeling clear coat pretty good.

01-30-2014, 05:26 PM	#5355
8lugnutz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canton, TX Posts: 245	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs Was going through some old pictures last night of my military days, and ran across this picture of a few Air Force Crew Cabs. This was on the Alaskan island of Shemya in 1992. Each one of these had a AM/FM radio..... and no radio station for miles around! __________________ 1980 Chevy K10 Silverado --> Build Page My wife told me I spent too much time on Facebook. So I bought an old truck. Now she wishes I was on Facebook, it was cheaper.

01-30-2014, 10:15 PM	#5356
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs Looks like the fourth of July!! LOL __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

02-01-2014, 07:26 PM	#5357
BONUSCAB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: east troy, WI Posts: 341	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs New pics with the 315's on... __________________ Few things in life will make you look stupider than putting a dollar sign after a number.

02-03-2014, 04:12 AM	#5358
Wellgeo03 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryfield, Saskatchewan Posts: 93	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs Those look good! Do they rub the corner of the fender or back of the wheel well when you turn?

02-03-2014, 08:30 PM	#5360
ridingreiss16 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 88	HID Lights I have a 84 GMC C1500, I want to put HID lights in, but the headlights I have you're unable to twist the light bulb out to replace it. Do I have to buy all new headlights to get the HID? Thanks!

02-14-2014, 11:11 PM	#5362
tcastro0706 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: levelland tx Posts: 29	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs Plasti dipped an added 24s.

02-15-2014, 04:06 AM	#5363
mckustomfab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Carrollton, Tx Posts: 49	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs Finally got the bed and front end on, now it looks like a truck. __________________ 1991 Chevy Crew Cab R3500 to V3500 Conversion Project: Build Thread Photo Bucket Pics You cant fix stupid, and stupid hurt! Rules to live by.

02-15-2014, 07:09 PM	#5365
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs Finally got my fleetside on doesn't match but better than the stepside Attached Images __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

02-15-2014, 07:19 PM	#5366
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs Cool rig! __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

02-16-2014, 11:20 AM	#5368
Wide_Nalgas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs my pig got a camper shell: still collecting parts before paint Front Cowl Hood and Bumper are next

02-21-2014, 03:22 PM	#5369
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs Just bought another Crewcab.. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-22-2014, 01:05 AM	#5370
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs Wow is that thing nice!!! __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"



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02-22-2014, 01:07 AM	#5371
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs thing is in gorgeous shape __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

02-22-2014, 04:22 AM	#5373
anubisani Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: homestead florida Posts: 312	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs mines

02-23-2014, 12:53 AM	#5374
Wardy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Mohave Valley, Arizona Posts: 8	Re: How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs I'm new here but I thought I'd throw my truck in the mix. Started out as a 1973, was built into an off Road race truck in either 1981-82, then purchased by none other than Walker Evans for one of his clients who needed an off road class 8 truck built. Walker took the 73 and updated the cage and suspension, and also a newer grill/front fenders to the mid 80's. The truck raced in the SCORE/HDRA series in the 1980's and also a smaller Arizona series where it won a couple Championships under Bill Howard. The truck changed hands a couple times and now I'm the proud owner of this little piece of off road racing history. Picture from the 1985 MINT 400 race...... Here is how it sits now.... Plan is to tear it down to the frame and restore her back to the original colors and get her back in racing form to compete in the NORRA Mexican 1000 vintage off road race held every May in Baja Mexico. This restoration will start after this years Mexican 1000 because i have a different project I'm finishing up. Last edited by Wardy; 02-23-2014 at 12:58 AM.

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