How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? - Page 25 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mr Pops · 01-25-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chlsnk

Please tell me that rear sport bumper was all beat to hell.

LOL yes, the rear bumper got hit and was shaped like a banana.. That was ANOTHER upgrade taken from a suburban.

Scootin 81 C20 · 01-25-2010, 08:16 PM

What's the story on the blue truck in the background?

Mr Pops · 01-25-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

What's the story on the blue truck in the background?

Its an 86 GMC and it belongs to my brother in law, its his baby that he'll probably never sell. He's done a ton of work making it a reliable truck, just needs a new body now!

1973GMC_1500 · 01-26-2010, 01:09 AM

My current daily driver (most of the time)

1982 3/4 ton 2Wd (C20) 6.2L diesel, SM465, 4.10 full floating rear diff.
When I got it

As it is now

1985-GMC · 01-26-2010, 01:43 AM

Man that truck looks like its been through hell and back, but at least that 4 speed will last forever.

1973GMC_1500 · 01-26-2010, 11:35 AM

That what I originally thought. But the 1st gear synchros are shot, and it pops out of 1st and 2nd if you don't hold the stick. (1st and 2nd if you count the gears L-1-2-3)
Truck has 178K on it.

beau21 · 01-26-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick17

Nice truck!

Do you have any more pictures?

oldschool18 · 01-27-2010, 12:45 AM

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Slick17 · 01-27-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by beau21

Nice truck!

Do you have any more pictures?

I'll get some more this weekend. I have alot over on the Maryland threads. There is a MD pic thread over there. Pics of mine are on the 1st page.

oldschool18 · 01-27-2010, 07:17 PM

I have a ton of pics what do you want to see?

garage C20 · 01-28-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hickracetruck

hey garage, what size wheels and what tires are you running? i really like them, i know they are kmc xd series badlands, just wanna know what size. thanks

20X??? wheels and 33X12.50 tires. the suspension is 100% stock 1979 C20. the fenders are trimmed a lil and it does rub a lil in the inner fenders on the firewall side. I'll be installing a set of fabtech 3 in springs as soon as i order a set of upper ball joint spacers.

hickracetruck · 01-28-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by garage C20

20X??? wheels and 33X12.50 tires. the suspension is 100% stock 1979 C20. the fenders are trimmed a lil and it does rub a lil in the inner fenders on the firewall side. I'll be installing a set of fabtech 3 in springs as soon as i order a set of upper ball joint spacers.

alright, thanks alot

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-01-2010, 03:05 AM

Painted my grille black

JohnC · 02-01-2010, 10:23 AM

Looks good. Really makes that chrome pop on the grill.

Scootin 81 C20 · 02-01-2010, 11:29 AM

Kenny, is there any way I can paint the recesses on my grille? Each opening has a recess around it that I want to paint black or body color.

Scootin 81 C20 · 02-01-2010, 11:56 AM

Here's what's left of one. It was a 6.2 at one point in time.

JohnC · 02-01-2010, 01:37 PM

Just tape it off and get to painting.

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-01-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Kenny, is there any way I can paint the recesses on my grille? Each opening has a recess around it that I want to paint black or body color.

All the recesses are a PITA to get painted and I painted all mine one color. Mainly it's from so many different angles and the paint building up on the leading edges.

I got the best results from laying the grille flat on it's back and using light coats to gradually color fill everything. if you go to heavy at once, the paint will all build up on the front edges of the holes and make a mess. just go light, its a pita to scuff up all that for painting, but it's a bigger pita to sand runs out of all those little nooks.

Also make sure to paint it with LOTS of light. you'll be amazed how much you'll miss even with good light, so with bad light it'll probably look like camo...

2badgn · 02-01-2010, 10:32 PM

Here's my dad's 1984 GMC Sierra 3500 2wd that I just had restored- rust removal, body work, sand to metal, prime, BC/CC paint, new dash, seat, etc. Spent alot of money BUT now we have a new TRUCK!!!

chevymotocross · 02-01-2010, 10:59 PM

I like how you capitalized TRUCK because you are right.... you now have a REAL TRUCK, not some piece of plastic they make nowadays. Nice truck

2badgn · 02-01-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chevymotocross

I like how you capitalized TRUCK because you are right.... you now have a REAL TRUCK, not some piece of plastic they make nowadays. Nice truck

Thanks for the kind words. It's nice to know that there r some people that appreciate all the hard research, time, patience, money & work it takes to do such a restoration. New trucks r nice but they r too expensive and feel too much like a car when u ride in them.

U just gave me some motivation to fix the misc. things like: heater core, Line-X Bedliner, GPS alarm, etc. Little by little.
Frank

1973GMC_1500 · 02-02-2010, 12:31 AM

The 6.2 had to WORK this weekend

The new truck is a 91 K2500 (6 lug) the 6.2 in it doesn't run, acts like it has low compression.

Benelli · 02-02-2010, 12:51 AM

How did the 6.2 pull?

I wonder if one would pull better than my built 350.

*SMiller* · 02-02-2010, 12:55 AM

NO!!! lol, a good running 350 would walk on it, but damn if that 6.2 wouldn't get crazy good mileage even with that load behind it...

The 4-speed would be the saving grace when pulling with a low first to get out of the hole and a taller 4th to cruise and use some of the torque.

2001HD6.0 · 02-02-2010, 10:52 AM

My 86 doing some "work"

Some of my buddies 86

01-25-2010, 08:16 PM	#602
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? What's the story on the blue truck in the background? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

01-26-2010, 01:09 AM	#604
1973GMC_1500 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oran, IA Posts: 78	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? My current daily driver (most of the time) 1982 3/4 ton 2Wd (C20) 6.2L diesel, SM465, 4.10 full floating rear diff. When I got it As it is now __________________ '87 GMC K2500 Factory 6.2 Diesel, 4 speed. Converted to 350 (has cracked block) converting back to 6.2 '82 [COLOR="Sienna"]Cadillac Coupe Deville 350 DIESEL '93 Chev S10 2.8L 5 speed '98 GMC K1500 Z71 ext cab shortbox 6.5 DIESEL '96 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke

01-26-2010, 01:43 AM	#605
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Man that truck looks like its been through hell and back, but at least that 4 speed will last forever. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-26-2010, 11:35 AM	#606
1973GMC_1500 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oran, IA Posts: 78	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? That what I originally thought. But the 1st gear synchros are shot, and it pops out of 1st and 2nd if you don't hold the stick. (1st and 2nd if you count the gears L-1-2-3) Truck has 178K on it. __________________ '87 GMC K2500 Factory 6.2 Diesel, 4 speed. Converted to 350 (has cracked block) converting back to 6.2 '82 [COLOR="Sienna"]Cadillac Coupe Deville 350 DIESEL '93 Chev S10 2.8L 5 speed '98 GMC K1500 Z71 ext cab shortbox 6.5 DIESEL '96 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke

01-27-2010, 12:45 AM	#608
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? here's my 85 on air, just dropped $2500.00 for a bunch of new stuff. now just got to wait on ups to bring it. so i can paint it and finish it then prob sale it.......hahahaha[ATTACH][ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

01-27-2010, 07:17 PM	#610
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I have a ton of pics what do you want to see?

02-01-2010, 03:05 AM	#613
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Painted my grille black

02-01-2010, 10:23 AM	#614
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Looks good. Really makes that chrome pop on the grill.

02-01-2010, 11:29 AM	#615
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Kenny, is there any way I can paint the recesses on my grille? Each opening has a recess around it that I want to paint black or body color. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

02-01-2010, 11:56 AM	#616
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Here's what's left of one. It was a 6.2 at one point in time. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

02-01-2010, 01:37 PM	#617
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Just tape it off and get to painting.

02-01-2010, 10:32 PM	#619
2badgn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 276	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Here's my dad's 1984 GMC Sierra 3500 2wd that I just had restored- rust removal, body work, sand to metal, prime, BC/CC paint, new dash, seat, etc. Spent alot of money BUT now we have a new TRUCK!!!

02-01-2010, 10:59 PM	#620
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I like how you capitalized TRUCK because you are right.... you now have a REAL TRUCK, not some piece of plastic they make nowadays. Nice truck __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch Last edited by chevymotocross; 02-01-2010 at 10:59 PM.

02-02-2010, 12:31 AM	#622
1973GMC_1500 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oran, IA Posts: 78	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? The 6.2 had to WORK this weekend The new truck is a 91 K2500 (6 lug) the 6.2 in it doesn't run, acts like it has low compression. __________________ '87 GMC K2500 Factory 6.2 Diesel, 4 speed. Converted to 350 (has cracked block) converting back to 6.2 '82 [COLOR="Sienna"]Cadillac Coupe Deville 350 DIESEL '93 Chev S10 2.8L 5 speed '98 GMC K1500 Z71 ext cab shortbox 6.5 DIESEL '96 Ford F250 7.3 Powerstroke Last edited by 1973GMC_1500; 02-02-2010 at 12:33 AM.

02-02-2010, 12:51 AM	#623
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? How did the 6.2 pull? I wonder if one would pull better than my built 350. __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold



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02-02-2010, 12:55 AM	#624
SMiller Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tipton IN Posts: 81	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? NO!!! lol, a good running 350 would walk on it, but damn if that 6.2 wouldn't get crazy good mileage even with that load behind it... The 4-speed would be the saving grace when pulling with a low first to get out of the hole and a taller 4th to cruise and use some of the torque.

02-02-2010, 10:52 AM	#625
2001HD6.0 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 13	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? My 86 doing some "work" Some of my buddies 86

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