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ProStreet83C10 · 11-06-2006, 08:37 PM

heres a couple of my 83 C10

Me at a car show (won choice award

)

BIGG_SHEAUX · 10-26-2011, 05:10 AM

Just acquired this beginning of this week. The body was really the selling point for me. It has an early generation of the Vortec 350, beefed up tranny (from what I am told), complemented with headers and 3" exhaust. Of course with buying a used truck you always have the surprises. The motor seems real strong and drives great.
My plans are to through some 20x8.5 on the front and 20x10s on the rear tucked nicely. Completely redo the interior, throw in an A/C, mold in the tailgate and a bed cover...just to name a few.

I am putting two new rear 295/50/15s on this truck for now, but when I get my 20s if anyone wants this set give me a shout.

Tezjoe84 · 10-26-2011, 05:17 AM

Nice truck and welcome!

Looks just like mine only stepside! Heh

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Dub_X · 10-27-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGG_SHEAUX

Just acquired this beginning of this week. The body was really the selling point for me. It has an early generation of the Vortec 350, beefed up tranny (from what I am told), complemented with headers and 3" exhaust. Of course with buying a used truck you always have the surprises. The motor seems real strong and drives great.
My plans are to through some 20x8.5 on the front and 20x10s on the rear tucked nicely. Completely redo the interior, throw in an A/C, mold in the tailgate and a bed cover...just to name a few.

I am putting two new rear 295/50/15s on this truck for now, but when I get my 20s if anyone wants this set give me a shout.

How much for the pretty 50s? Lol, I don't even have enough money anyway.

bbbc10 · 10-27-2011, 11:41 PM

WELCOME! nice score!!

dylanguy44 · 12-15-2011, 09:15 AM

my 1981 chevy me and my uncle restored completly 12 valve cummins swap

marLoxo · 04-10-2012, 12:41 AM

chev86 · 07-31-2012, 11:49 AM

Does anybody have an idea what the widest size tires you can fit stock on the back of an 86' and possibly a picture from the back toshow how it looks?

bigsj · 07-31-2012, 12:09 PM

I have a 86 swb and put a 275/60/15 with no problem dont have pics right now at work.

ccreddell · 08-01-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chev86

Does anybody have an idea what the widest size tires you can fit stock on the back of an 86' and possibly a picture from the back toshow how it looks?

The frame rails are pretty narrow on the back of these. Back in the day, Truckin' did a story about swapping the spring hangers to the inside of the frame and running the big Mickeys (21 inches wide) without narrowing the frame-and they tucked too. So the only thing in your way really, is the inner fender wells.

Edit: Found this one-not the one I remembered, but you'll at least get the visual

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...pro_street.htm

booger69 · 08-07-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chev86

Does anybody have an idea what the widest size tires you can fit stock on the back of an 86' and possibly a picture from the back toshow how it looks?

i have 315/35/20 on the back of mine with no rubbing

Old School Low · 11-21-2013, 06:32 PM

Brand new to this forum today, 11-21-13. Six weeks ago I got great deal on a 78 SWB GMC. Runs alright with half wore out 305/350, needs a lot and I love it. 61 yrs old and finally gonna get my Hot Rod. Ive been having an engine built for past yr as money allows and now know what it will go in. 69 4 bolt, my machinest worked the block and installed Scat 383 5.7in rotating assembly. He is cleaning up 1.94 iron Vortex heads and preparing them for more than .470 lift. When money happens I will do front rear drop. Spring flip, c notch and cut or replace front coils I guess. I dig that look. I hope to have fun sending pics as I go and asking for info and opinions. (the 5.7 rods have been bought and installed and the Vortex heads were best I could afford, $180) How about opinions on cam, man and carb for 380+ hp. I am half ass mechanic at best, but I try and I'm learning.

GoDaddyRacing · 11-23-2013, 01:49 AM

http://s257.photobucket.com/user/god...edrop.jpg.html

1985 SWB, 92,000 original miles, 3rd owner

troy hallan · 11-11-2006, 07:48 PM

My '79 GMC Sierra Grande.

ctouchet · 11-27-2006, 10:57 PM

here is (old blue) 1982 step side

piecesparts · 12-14-2006, 07:28 PM

Here a few from the weeds of Kansas.

tyjoja · 04-18-2007, 11:40 PM

hey Odie82 whats the drop on that. I'm doing mine soon and that looks perfect. Thanks bob

79SHORTWIDE · 10-30-2007, 07:03 PM

BIGARMZZ,

Looks good! Too bad you got rid of it. Do you mind me asking how much it was dropped and what size wheels and tires were you ruinning?
I'm 3/4 dropped and haven't purchased wheels and tires yet. Still have a ways to go for that.
Thanx!
79shortwide
Austin, tx.

**N2TRUX** · 10-31-2006, 08:57 PM

Here's my 77 Cheyenne

f.monroe · 10-31-2006, 10:57 PM

Just my luck . I log on and see this post and have to follow Ken's 77 Cheyenne . Oh Well , here is my 78 Cheyenne .Frank

86swb · 04-25-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Here's my 77 Cheyenne

I just love that truck!

Nices '77 I have seen.

ttt

BBC Beater · 05-31-2007, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Here's my 77 Cheyenne

That's real nice!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-31-2007, 03:22 AM

theres some *****in trucks in here

i love this bodystyle trucks when theyre bagged and layin frame

BUDDY HOLLY · 12-09-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by n2trux

here's my 77 cheyenne

this is the truck i want to trade

JohnC · 12-09-2009, 04:31 PM

Want to trade, or did trade? Trade for what? I'm confused.

11-06-2006, 08:37 PM	#1
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds heres a couple of my 83 C10 Me at a car show (won choice award ) __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

10-26-2011, 05:10 AM	#2
BIGG_SHEAUX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Frisco,TX Posts: 2	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Just acquired this beginning of this week. The body was really the selling point for me. It has an early generation of the Vortec 350, beefed up tranny (from what I am told), complemented with headers and 3" exhaust. Of course with buying a used truck you always have the surprises. The motor seems real strong and drives great. My plans are to through some 20x8.5 on the front and 20x10s on the rear tucked nicely. Completely redo the interior, throw in an A/C, mold in the tailgate and a bed cover...just to name a few. I am putting two new rear 295/50/15s on this truck for now, but when I get my 20s if anyone wants this set give me a shout. Attached Images __________________ BIGG_SHEAUX GEAUX TIGERS!!!

10-26-2011, 05:17 AM	#3
Tezjoe84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ardmore, Ok Posts: 255	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Nice truck and welcome! Looks just like mine only stepside! Heh Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Joe 1957 Chevy 3100 Stepside

10-27-2011, 11:41 PM	#5
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds WELCOME! nice score!!

12-15-2011, 09:15 AM	#6
dylanguy44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: berwick maine Posts: 4	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds my 1981 chevy me and my uncle restored completly 12 valve cummins swap Attached Images

04-10-2012, 12:41 AM	#7
marLoxo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: mexico Posts: 3	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds

07-31-2012, 11:49 AM	#8
chev86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 5	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Does anybody have an idea what the widest size tires you can fit stock on the back of an 86' and possibly a picture from the back toshow how it looks?

07-31-2012, 12:09 PM	#9
bigsj Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bowie Maryland Posts: 335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds I have a 86 swb and put a 275/60/15 with no problem dont have pics right now at work.

11-21-2013, 06:32 PM	#12
Old School Low Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Kennewick Wa. (SE part of state) Posts: 247	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Brand new to this forum today, 11-21-13. Six weeks ago I got great deal on a 78 SWB GMC. Runs alright with half wore out 305/350, needs a lot and I love it. 61 yrs old and finally gonna get my Hot Rod. Ive been having an engine built for past yr as money allows and now know what it will go in. 69 4 bolt, my machinest worked the block and installed Scat 383 5.7in rotating assembly. He is cleaning up 1.94 iron Vortex heads and preparing them for more than .470 lift. When money happens I will do front rear drop. Spring flip, c notch and cut or replace front coils I guess. I dig that look. I hope to have fun sending pics as I go and asking for info and opinions. (the 5.7 rods have been bought and installed and the Vortex heads were best I could afford, $180) How about opinions on cam, man and carb for 380+ hp. I am half ass mechanic at best, but I try and I'm learning. Attached Images

11-23-2013, 01:49 AM	#13
GoDaddyRacing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 9	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds http://s257.photobucket.com/user/god...edrop.jpg.html 1985 SWB, 92,000 original miles, 3rd owner Last edited by GoDaddyRacing; 11-23-2013 at 02:04 AM.

11-11-2006, 07:48 PM	#14
troy hallan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: fergus falls minnesota Posts: 36	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds My '79 GMC Sierra Grande. Attached Images __________________ Troy Hallan

11-27-2006, 10:57 PM	#15
ctouchet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maurice,Louisiana Posts: 169	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds here is (old blue) 1982 step side Attached Images

12-14-2006, 07:28 PM	#16
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Here a few from the weeds of Kansas. Attached Images

04-18-2007, 11:40 PM	#17
tyjoja Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: albany oregon Posts: 168	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds hey Odie82 whats the drop on that. I'm doing mine soon and that looks perfect. Thanks bob

10-30-2007, 07:03 PM	#18
79SHORTWIDE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PFLUGERVILLE TEXAS Posts: 5	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds BIGARMZZ, Looks good! Too bad you got rid of it. Do you mind me asking how much it was dropped and what size wheels and tires were you ruinning? I'm 3/4 dropped and haven't purchased wheels and tires yet. Still have a ways to go for that. Thanx! 79shortwide Austin, tx.



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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Here's my 77 Cheyenne Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds Just my luck . I log on and see this post and have to follow Ken's 77 Cheyenne . Oh Well , here is my 78 Cheyenne .Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

05-31-2007, 03:22 AM	#23
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: How about some pictures of '73-'87 short beds theres some *****in trucks in here i love this bodystyle trucks when theyre bagged and layin frame __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

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