Bored - Some pics of my truck.. '86 C10

[muthstryker]

Sitting here and figured id post up some pics, I know some of you will appreciate it.

Yes I know the wheels are DIRTY! Didnt have time to wash it sunday night when I got done, these were taken monday night. Its all clean now!

1986 C10
5/8 drop
20x8.5 Front Nitto INVO 245/35/20
20x10 Rear Nitto INVO 295/35/20



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[NOT A TA]

Very cool matt! Nice backdrop for the pics.

[muthstryker]

Very cool matt! Nice backdrop for the pics.

Thanks, you would be suprised how many people I see taking pictures by those reels. I just stuck all those outside so they are still clean looking. Ive had bikers stop by, imports, classics, you name it. They are cool for pictures!

[Boatmark]

Nice truck. Has a nice subtle day two look about it.

[Tony_SS]

Looks great. What are your other plans for it?

I still miss mine! Hauling wood in an HHR isnt fun. lol

[CruizinKev]

very nice truck!!! :twothumbs

[T_Raven]

Nice, I like the color.

[muthstryker]

I have a 4 wheel disc brake kit for it, 13" front and 12" rear. Will swap in either a 383 or a 454. Repaint, shave a few things stake pockets, 3rd brake light, roof line, pass door lock, etc etc.. And I will be changing the interior to black and adding alot of stock chrome trim back on the truck. Oh and those big dumbo mirrors will be replaced with the square sport mirrors that are like on chevelles

[Happyfunballs]

That's slick Matt. I have a soft spot for those.

[muthstryker]

Ya i've loved them for a loooong time. Actually bought this from a member on here Justin from driverzinc... Going to go home and hopefully put a stock grill on it tonight. Had to remove the inner fenders last night as well was sick of being carefull around corners. I now have full turning capability!

[progoat]

Great looking square body!

[COPO-RAT]

GREAT truck Matt! I love the stance and wheel size! Looks great. I have one that sits pretty similar.

PS: Not trying to hijack your thread, just sharing in the square body love!


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/leavingclevelandonourwaytoour1stvenue-1.jpg

[srh3trinity]

Very nice trucks! I want one for a daily.

[70cuda]

Looks awesome. A square body is definitely on my to do list of things to build one day.

[gearheads78]

Going to go home and hopefully put a stock grill on it tonight.


I was going to say put a stock grill and don't touch anything else on it. Sweet truck!!

[-CRUISER-]

:jawdrop: :cool: :hail: :seizure: :kewlpics: :worship: :headbang: :twothumbs :eek:

Looks awesome. A square body is definitely on my to do list of things to build one day.

X2

Good God that is sexy ! Is it wrong that those pics made my shaft move ? Awesome truck and very tastefully done ! I've been in love with these trucks since I was knee high ! They should make a sticky for the square bodies:dunno: I could pad your ego for days commenting this truck LoL But enough nutswinging

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[mc84_zz4]

Nice, clean truck! well executed! :cheers:

[muthstryker]

GREAT truck Matt! I love the stance and wheel size! Looks great. I have one that sits pretty similar.

PS: Not trying to hijack your thread, just sharing in the square body love!

Thats awsome man! What did you do to the suspension?


Thanks for the compliments guys, the stock grill is now on! Will get a picture tomorrow. I to have loved squarebodies for a loong time.

[TonyL]

God I love those trucks. They just look right. Beautiful job and great choice on wheels man.

[-CRUISER-]

I have a 4 wheel disc brake kit for it, 13" front and 12" rear. Will swap in either a 383 or a 454. Repaint, shave a few things stake pockets, 3rd brake light, roof line, pass door lock, etc etc.. And I will be changing the interior to black and adding alot of stock chrome trim back on the truck. Oh and those big dumbo mirrors will be replaced with the square sport mirrors that are like on chevelles
Is this the stock trim your thinking of putting on it ??
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/attachmentphpattachmentid534323stc1d1263-1.jpg

Truly Bad Ass Trucks ! I've been googling since I posted LoL

[muthstryker]

picture didnt pop up... Basically, im thinking about adding all the trim around the wheel wells, all the side trim, tailgate band etc etc..

[muthstryker]

The trim like this truck..

http://www.hills-hotrods.com/HHRgallery/LMCChevyBuild16.jpg

[Vegas69]

Always liked that body style. It was around for like 20 years wasn't it? Most of them we're lifted where I grew up.

[78 Type-LT]

Nice square body

[muthstryker]

Always liked that body style. It was around for like 20 years wasn't it? Most of them we're lifted where I grew up.


Just about that long, 73-87 but the front end changed in 81? I think thats the right year they started the new front.

[Tony_SS]

I love the stock 86-87 grilles too. I would put a tailgate band on it and call it done appearance wise.

[muthstryker]

I love the stock 86-87 grilles too. I would put a tailgate band on it and call it done appearance wise.

I picked one up but I didnt relize its for a 73-80 truck, I will just spend the 600$ to get a brand new one so I dont have to restore one. But yes one of those is in the works!

[-CRUISER-]

Ha Ha that's actually the same truck I tried to post a pic of ! The Sierra Classic and Silverado trim just make those trucks ! Can't wait to see it with it on !

[COPO-RAT]

Thats awsome man! What did you do to the suspension?

Matt,
The front has 3" DJM spindles with 2" DJM coils (minus a half coil!), the rear has a 5" DJM flip kit with 3" drop leafs (don't remember what manufacturer).

[COPO-RAT]

Just about that long, 73-87 but the front end changed in 81? I think thats the right year they started the new front.

Thought it was '80, but you may be correct. I'm pretty sure '81-'82 were the only years with marker lights in the bumper, so it would make sense that the body style changed in '81.

[tooblue]

Very nice truck!!
Roger

[muthstryker]

Matt,
The front has 3" DJM spindles with 2" DJM coils (minus a half coil!), the rear has a 5" DJM flip kit with 3" drop leafs (don't remember what manufacturer).

Our trucks sit about the same then, I have 2.5" spindles, 2" coils with a half coil taken off, a 6" flip in the rear and 2" drop shackles.

My rear tires are 2"s taller then the front so its still raked... Front tires are 26"s tall and the rears are 28"s tall.

[muthstryker]

Heres a picture of the new front end. replaced almost everything.. minus the chrome trime around the grille and the bumper..
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/IMAG0099-1.jpg

[COPO-RAT]

Looks good Matt. I like the stock grill better for sure. Does your truck have a sway bar on the front? Mine didn't but I added a Bell Tech one and it was a HUGE improvement. So much nicer to drive, I couldn't believe it. I should've installed it before I took it on the Power Tour! lol

[muthstryker]

Looks good Matt. I like the stock grill better for sure. Does your truck have a sway bar on the front? Mine didn't but I added a Bell Tech one and it was a HUGE improvement. So much nicer to drive, I couldn't believe it. I should've installed it before I took it on the Power Tour! lol

It does have one but I want to get the belltech one still..

[71RS/SS396]

I also have a soft spot for these trucks. Here's a shot of mine, more old school than yours. I drive this thing more than any other vehicle I own.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/truck005-1.jpg

[tazzz25906112]

Heres a picture of the new front end. replaced almost everything.. minus the chrome trime around the grille and the bumper..
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/IMAG0099-1.jpg

Funny my son (a huge truck fan) and I were curious what the truck would look like with the stock grill and discussing it while viewing this last evening.... The later pic here is certainly our preference and I just wanted to say what a nice job you did on this truck,,,, just an absolute stunner congratulations.... :twothumbs

[muthstryker]

71RS, That thing is sweet! I Love that look just as much as the trucks slammed over some 20s-22s. I though about getting another one and doing something similar to that. One I dont have to worry to much about when going over pot holes! Looks really good man!


Thanks Albert, I too am happy with my decision. I like it so much better then the grille before.

[gordonquixote]

Outrageous!

[71RS/SS396]

71RS, That thing is sweet! I Love that look just as much as the trucks slammed over some 20s-22s. I though about getting another one and doing something similar to that. One I dont have to worry to much about when going over pot holes! Looks really good man!


Thanks Albert, I too am happy with my decision. I like it so much better then the grille before.

Thanks for the props Matt. My wife thinks I'm nuts because I have a 07 Duramax Crew that's all loaded up and I barely drive it except for towing duty. I would rather drive my 86 it's got a/c,cruise,pw,pl, and tilt so why not? She just rolls her eyes and shakes her head.

Tim

[muthstryker]

Women dont always get certain things!

[modular93fox]

yeeah, fellow square on the board.

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clint

[85GPLEf41]

Nice trucks! My Dad has always been into trucks and my favorite was his 79 Ford short bed, regular cab. But my uncle had a Kickass 77 Cheyenne shortbed as well that i always tried to get from him. I might have to start looking for one..

[muthstryker]

modular, thats cool! Are those 18" american racing wheels?

[modular93fox]

17" american racing wheels ... 18" tires were way more expensive...

[Blitz]

Missed this thread. Ya gotta love the squares man. My dad and I both have the 88-98 style trucks but I have liked the Squares for a LONG time. I think if I could, I would definitely have three Chevy trucks in my collection when I retire. A 68, my 93 (or dad's 90) and and 87. Can't beat a cool truck.

[N2TRUX]

Looking good bro. For the record, 73-80 was round eyes. 81-87 Square eyes. The odd man out being the 80 Silverado with the rounded fenderlines but single large square lights.


Like Huey said "It's hip to be Square".

[muthstryker]

Trucks on Jackstands, going to give Jon or Justin at driverzinc a call tomorrow or thursday!!


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[78 Type-LT]

yeeah, fellow square on the board.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/08/dsc0809i-1.jpg

clint

That looks sweet,,,what's tha amount of drop you running

[N2TRUX]

Trucks on Jackstands, going to give Jon or Justin at driverzinc a call tomorrow or thursday!!
Post up the wheels you ordered. Those are going to take your truck over the top.

[muthstryker]

Post up the wheels you ordered. Those are going to take your truck over the top.

Did you see my post over on 67-72? I posted up which ones I ordered..

[ironcampig]

Back in the days my dad had a 1986 silver with original rims and same stance like yours ,man I still dream about that truck ,I wish he kept it!

[Blitz]

Did you see my post over on 67-72? I posted up which ones I ordered..

Well c'mon, don't be shy. Show US your pics!!!

[Northeast Rod Run]

Perfect ride height!

[muthstryker]

Well c'mon, don't be shy. Show US your pics!!!

Haha, they arn't done yet, wont be untill sometime in decemeber. And then, its just the rears I need to get my brake kit on and center the front wheels before I order the fronts.

However, I went with the Rushforth Concept I wheel. With the brushed finish and the raised section on the spokes polished. Same finish as this Concept I. http://www.rushforthwheels.com/gallery_photos/0000/0446/Concept1_4.jpg

[muthstryker]

Oh ya, Getting those in 22s as well, whole reason for the selling the 20s. Wanted bigger.

[Tig]

Truck looks great.
Those wheels are bad ass.

[WS6]

Everyone's truck looks great. I've always liked these trucks. I often wonder what an extended cab version would have looked like if they had made one. Still prefer the long bed versions just like with the 67-72 trucks. I'm going to have to build a truck one of these days.

[muthstryker]

Everyone's truck looks great. I've always liked these trucks. I often wonder what an extended cab version would have looked like if they had made one. Still prefer the long bed versions just like with the 67-72 trucks. I'm going to have to build a truck one of these days.


Here ya go... they are hard to find but they are out there!

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[-CRUISER-]

Any updates on this ? Your truck convinced my brother to pick up a short box ! Can't wait to see it on the 22's

[WS6]

Here ya go... they are hard to find but they are out there!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/indexphpPHPSESSIDd5b0d44536c8af59c489a03-1.0;attach=5175;image

Holy crap! That's the first I have ever seen one. Where can I find out more info? I think that's a truck I would get and never let go of. I love it!

[Captkaos]

I know I am digging this up but you can find more info on this at http://conversiontrucks.net/ "ChopTop" owns that along with about 4 more last count.

Chris Lucas
http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com

[WS6]

Thanks! It's funny. I was actually looking for more info jast a couple weeks ago on that truck and those trucks in general. Kind of thinking about getting on for real. Thanks again.

[brianb]

Very, very nice! I love it.

[muthstryker]

Oh hi.. just saw this... Heres a teaser shot of the new wheels, need to get wilwoods before I can stick them on.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/IMAG0393-1.jpg

[SS PUNISHER]

Those are sexy trucks! If I come across a solid crew cab I'll be gettin one. Had a burban but i didn't like it so I put the motor in a s10....

[Speedy911]

I always have a soft spot for C10s. They are one of my favorite trucks, it looks great.