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The Champ · 04-25-2011, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the comments guys! Will be posting photos with the new tires when mounted.

I did pull the grille out and paint it last week - it was a weathered orginal piece. I've ordered new shocks and front coils (photos don't show it, but the left front spring is bad).

Door panels were already on the truck when I bought it - if they are LMC repops that's good to know.

I'm looking for a set of buckets - could be original or something that would fit. Any suggustions as to what to look for besides a vintage set?

chevymadness · 04-27-2011, 04:04 AM

hey where did you get that grill looks great iv been looking for a black one just like that for my truck?

chevymadness · 04-27-2011, 04:06 AM

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I really like how it looked at first its amazing how old and rusted like that they have so much more character.but nice looking truck now

The Champ · 04-27-2011, 07:55 AM

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hey where did you get that grill looks great iv been looking for a black one just like that for my truck?

That's the original grille - I believe. It was actually quite weathered - I just pulled it out and painted it last week with a rattle can paint that's designed for plastic. Was a virtual perfect match.

nothingbutGM · 04-28-2011, 02:22 AM

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Hey guys, This is my '79 3/4ton.
Not really sure if i should lift it a couple " or just leave it the way it is...?

Todd

Vernski · 04-28-2011, 05:58 AM

Very nice truck Todd, lifting it will just make harder to get in plus load your bike. But some people have long legs....Vernski

nerphin · 04-28-2011, 11:45 AM

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Hey guys, This is my '79 3/4ton.
Not really sure if i should lift it a couple " or just leave it the way it is...?

Todd

Nice looking truck Todd! But, I might be a little biased

nothingbutGM · 04-29-2011, 01:54 AM

Just a few more pic's of the old guy, taken today

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*78 Chevyrado* · 04-29-2011, 08:46 AM

Looks nice and classy.

Eyegore · 04-29-2011, 09:42 AM

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Hey guys, This is my '79 3/4ton.
Not really sure if i should lift it a couple " or just leave it the way it is...?

Todd

Another one that looks like my old 78, man I wish I had it back.

nothingbutGM · 04-29-2011, 05:13 PM

Thanks guys,
should i put i little lift on it?
Todd

MadManAndrew · 04-30-2011, 04:47 PM

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Thanks guys,
should i put i little lift on it?
Todd

I say yes, like 3 or 4 inches.

79gmcclassic · 04-30-2011, 08:44 PM

No lift!

my4by2 · 04-30-2011, 08:47 PM

Wouldn't do a lift - looks great!!! If you do though, keep it to 4 or less.

y5mgisi · 04-30-2011, 09:54 PM

IF you lift it, your choices are really limited because its a 2wd. I know fabtech makes a kit but i think its only 3".

*78 Chevyrado* · 05-01-2011, 01:08 PM

I wouldn't lift it unless you have your heart set on 33" or larger tires. I lifted mine solely for that purpose though. I gotta have at least 33's on a long bed. and 31's on a short bed.

OSE_NERO · 05-01-2011, 01:20 PM

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Hey guys, This is my '79 3/4ton.
Not really sure if i should lift it a couple " or just leave it the way it is...?

Todd

Man I wouldn't, at that height it looks sporty, but still looks like it'll laugh at the slammers saying, "I can go over speed bumps AND offroad!" But that's just my opinion.

OSE_NERO · 05-01-2011, 01:27 PM

I don't really have that many pictures of my longbed '81. Dunno why either, I'll have to remedy that problem soon... But I do have videos of it so far. Almost everything is stock except the new 600 cfm Edlebrock Street Avenger carb and racing intake manifold, valve covers, Mr. Gasket oil cap, and Thrush Welded mufflers. I dunno the horsepower, but I wouldn't say it's much more than the stock 289 hp roughly.

Walk-around and Start-up:

YouTube - 1981 Silverado 1500 350...

Exhaust sound:

YouTube - '81 Silverado...

Take off:

YouTube - 1981 Chevrolet Silverado...

Dub_X · 05-01-2011, 02:00 PM

This is back in about '92 or '93. It's got a pic of my uncle's big ass Chevy lol, and the little blonde baby is me.

Went back to Cali last summer to visit, he still has that truck. And uh, it's a lot shorter than I remember. LOL

Just noticed the thread was for long beds. Oops! Lol, but aside from it's a stepside, not a long box, it's a decent truck. Still is.

1986 Scotty · 05-03-2011, 10:53 PM

My new 1987 Chevy Silverado!

hayesperformanceplus · 05-03-2011, 11:48 PM

Very nice clean truck!

bb1979 · 05-04-2011, 07:36 AM

Lowered C20 and soon to be lifted K20 both right hand drive, C20 is 454 and T400 , K20 has 292 and 4 speed

hayesperformanceplus · 05-04-2011, 10:04 AM

How much of a drop front and back is that? (on the C20, LOL)

87-Wrang-a-tang · 05-04-2011, 01:50 PM

That looks amazing 1987 Scotty!
Soooo clean and just perfect.

rgooden · 05-04-2011, 05:42 PM

My 77! lookin better... still alot of work left

04-25-2011, 08:14 AM	#1376
The Champ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Grand Meadow, MN Posts: 10	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Thanks for the comments guys! Will be posting photos with the new tires when mounted. I did pull the grille out and paint it last week - it was a weathered orginal piece. I've ordered new shocks and front coils (photos don't show it, but the left front spring is bad). Door panels were already on the truck when I bought it - if they are LMC repops that's good to know. I'm looking for a set of buckets - could be original or something that would fit. Any suggustions as to what to look for besides a vintage set? __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 1971 Chevrolet Camaro 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible 1949 Cadillac Series 75 Factory Limousine

04-27-2011, 04:04 AM	#1377
chevymadness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: el paso texas Posts: 273	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? hey where did you get that grill looks great iv been looking for a black one just like that for my truck? __________________ 1982 chevy silverado It's all about original guys original let me say again original.

04-28-2011, 02:22 AM	#1380
nothingbutGM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 7	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Hey guys, This is my '79 3/4ton. Not really sure if i should lift it a couple " or just leave it the way it is...? Todd

04-28-2011, 05:58 AM	#1381
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Very nice truck Todd, lifting it will just make harder to get in plus load your bike. But some people have long legs....Vernski

04-29-2011, 01:54 AM	#1383
nothingbutGM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 7	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Just a few more pic's of the old guy, taken today Todd Last edited by nothingbutGM; 04-29-2011 at 01:55 AM.

04-29-2011, 08:46 AM	#1384
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Looks nice and classy.

04-29-2011, 05:13 PM	#1386
nothingbutGM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 7	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Thanks guys, should i put i little lift on it? Todd

04-30-2011, 08:44 PM	#1388
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? No lift! __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

04-30-2011, 08:47 PM	#1389
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Wouldn't do a lift - looks great!!! If you do though, keep it to 4 or less. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

04-30-2011, 09:54 PM	#1390
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? IF you lift it, your choices are really limited because its a 2wd. I know fabtech makes a kit but i think its only 3".

05-01-2011, 01:08 PM	#1391
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? I wouldn't lift it unless you have your heart set on 33" or larger tires. I lifted mine solely for that purpose though. I gotta have at least 33's on a long bed. and 31's on a short bed.

05-01-2011, 02:00 PM	#1394
Dub_X Professional Crow Bar Tosser Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairview, Missouri [Joplin Area] Posts: 872	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? This is back in about '92 or '93. It's got a pic of my uncle's big ass Chevy lol, and the little blonde baby is me. Went back to Cali last summer to visit, he still has that truck. And uh, it's a lot shorter than I remember. LOL Just noticed the thread was for long beds. Oops! Lol, but aside from it's a stepside, not a long box, it's a decent truck. Still is. __________________ Will My Beast "Big Nasty": '92 GMC Sierra K1500 Ext. Cab L31 Swap 4x4 Conversion: 2" Body Lift, 3" Skyjacker Suspension Lift, 9.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 3:73 Gears, 350cid L31 Vortec 5700, 4L60-E Overdrive Automatic My Dad's Beast: CUSTOM '97 Chevrolet Silverado K3500 4-Door Mega Cab Project: 10.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 4:10 Gears, 5.7L 350cid SBC Vortec, 4L80-E Overdrive Automatic "I'd rather PUSH my Chevy than DRIVE your Ford!" Last edited by Dub_X; 05-01-2011 at 07:41 PM.

05-03-2011, 10:53 PM	#1395
1986 Scotty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 35	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? My new 1987 Chevy Silverado! Attached Images

05-03-2011, 11:48 PM	#1396
hayesperformanceplus Performance Shop Owner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA Posts: 332	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Very nice clean truck! __________________ 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic with 20,000 ORIGINAL MILES (32,000Km's) & Matching numbers 1977 GMC C35 Sierra Classic Crew Cab 454 A/C with 21,000 Miles & Matching numbers 1980 Chevrolet Silverado K20 400 4spd 4X4 74,000km's 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic CREW CAB, All Options, with 49,000 Miles 1979 GMC C15 Sierra Classic 454 1989 GMC R3500 CREW CAB 2003 Grand Prix GTP 1998 Regal GS

05-04-2011, 07:36 AM	#1397
bb1979 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 205	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? Lowered C20 and soon to be lifted K20 both right hand drive, C20 is 454 and T400 , K20 has 292 and 4 speed Attached Images __________________ 1979 C20 pickup 454 big block turbo 400, 4.56 gears



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05-04-2011, 10:04 AM	#1398
hayesperformanceplus Performance Shop Owner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA Posts: 332	Re: How about some pics of 73-87 Long Beds? How much of a drop front and back is that? (on the C20, LOL) __________________ 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic with 20,000 ORIGINAL MILES (32,000Km's) & Matching numbers 1977 GMC C35 Sierra Classic Crew Cab 454 A/C with 21,000 Miles & Matching numbers 1980 Chevrolet Silverado K20 400 4spd 4X4 74,000km's 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic CREW CAB, All Options, with 49,000 Miles 1979 GMC C15 Sierra Classic 454 1989 GMC R3500 CREW CAB 2003 Grand Prix GTP 1998 Regal GS

05-04-2011, 01:50 PM	#1399
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