Got me an 84 K10 350 swb 4spd. I love the stance and 74 grille. Think Im gunna copy that from you. But i like shiny, so ill go with a tu-tone metallic paint. Brown n burgundy! My 350 is bad so lookin at a 383 kit, and maybe a nv4500 swap too.
I agree. Stick with a 12.50 & 6 inches will save the sheet metal on the Chevy. I have a 4" with Dana 44HD & 14FF on my '74 K5. There's 36 12.50 16.5's on it & when I wheel it hard it gnaws the body. Fortunately the rust-mites have taken care of some of the bodywork too.
Mine is six inch lift on 35s as well and it’s perfect! I personally don’t recommend the 4 inch lift at all, for any reason unless it’s a short box or a blazer. I feel the proportions aren’t right for a long box if you’re running a short box like this truck then it’s slightly acceptable in my opinion but I actually prefer the long box fleet side overall that’s just my preference and I really don’t care that it’s not as desirable than that of a short wheelbase truck like the shorty or the blazer. I guess I just feel a mans truck should be big, long, tall and tough like the biggest thing on the road but the shorty is perfect for like my wife who can’t manage a big truck. Not to be offensive or anything that again is just my opinion but they are definitely still the nicest trucks out there regardless.
I wouldn't recommend it for everyone, but I am coming up on ten years of driving this truck as a daily. Its actually not that bad once you get used to it.
@@Septantrionalis well I'm quite used to it they are just not fuel efficient thats all and with gas as expensive I would rather just drive my old cherokee, they are definitely one of my favorite trucks, I got mine with 69k miles and I love it 👍💪🇺🇲
@@Scottsdale_Charlie True. I think the stroker I have in the truck gets around 9-10 MPG. Its all good. I get more smiles per gallon driving this thing.
Man, it took me a long time to find that bed liner. I ran into the same issue. After calling over a dozen shops, one of them managed to have one. This was 10 years ago. Its a Pendaliner that was actually meant for a 76+, but this one fits. I wonder if you can just go to the Pendaliner website and get it there now.
@@Septantrionalis I know what you mean, I can't find one to save my life. Pendaliner actually made one for a 76? I guess I could try Pendaliner and see what they say
Hey man I love the set up you got, it looks like its squatting a lil bit in the back, is the more of a lift on the front and what size rims do you have
Yeah, I noticed that too. Its a 4" Tough Country lift with 35's on the front and back so I'm not quite sure why the rear looks lower. I may add a spacer. As for the rim size, I can't remember. I'll have to dig out my old paperwork.
What a beautiful machine, it sure is gorgeous. Do the 35's rub with a 4" lif? Im working on a 77 k15 Sierra shortbox that im dropping a 383 stroker into. Your tire size and lift is the combo i want to run but unsure if I need more lift.
Hey, do you have the tire and rim specs? Id love to do the same thing, rim width and backspacing and inch size and the tire size would be much appreciated
I didn't do anything. I had it all done at one time -- 4" Tuff Country lift, wheels, and tires and I don't remember doing any specific back spacing on the wheels.
I have a '73 myself that I am working on, and I'm in the process of installing a 4" BDS lift kit and looking for the right size tire too. Some buddies of mine, and several forums, say that 35's will rub if turned fully and suggest I get 33's instead. Have you had any instances with rubbing on your truck here?
Cam: Melling 22280 with Vortec heads. The engine is the "Wise Guy" 383 Stroker from West Coast Engines. I need to take a better video of the engine itself. I've really cleaned up the engine and dressed it up since taking this video.
I did not. Its actually a $400 paint job from Maaco and its holding out surprisingly well. I painted it towards the beginning of 2016. The truck stays outdoors and the paint still looks really good.
I actually don't know the answer to that. I didn't mess with the diffs when fixing up the truck. All I know is that the rear is a 12 bolt and the front is 10 bolt. It wouldn't surprise me if those are still stock.
Yeah, I was curious about this too. The truck is definitely a 1974. The title/registration lists the truck as a 74 which matches the VIN on the truck. I did notice the missing drip rails when I got the truck, but no idea why.
@@Septantrionalis what would you pay for a 1980 k10 shortbox really good condition. Im conflicted on one im looking at with the price. Its all original.
@@ugna2773 I don't know much about the 80's square bodies. You may have to look online and see what people are selling them for. I got mine professionally appraised and they came back with $25k.
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That door sound though
My very first truck was a 73 c20 chev, camper special with a 454, it would spin the tires for blocks lots of fond memories in that unit..
So clean. Perfectly build
Just love those square body gm trucks
Beautiful old Squarebody! Thanks for sharing.
Yep that's a FINE looking truck. I wished mine looked that good.
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Perfection! Nothing beats a nicely set up square body.
love the death proof skull!!
nice truck!
Nice looks just like my 81. Sounds great bro
I'm in love 😢
A real American 🏈 Truck! And it didn't take 60.000 to buy it! 🤠🇺🇸🐎🏁☕
That's a great looking ride. I have a '74 K5 & I love those deep, sunken grilles from '73-75.
Bad ass truck that is built right!
I just found an 80's scottsdale k10 it has the inline 6, next payday shes mine and i restoring it.
86 coustom delux $500 pre restord all she needs is an engin and some patch pannals
Got me an 84 K10 350 swb 4spd. I love the stance and 74 grille. Think Im gunna copy that from you. But i like shiny, so ill go with a tu-tone metallic paint. Brown n burgundy! My 350 is bad so lookin at a 383 kit, and maybe a nv4500 swap too.
Absolutely beautiful.
Nice ride! Might be getting an old square body soon, trying to find how much lift I'd need for 35's... yours looks right on point.
6” lift will save your fenders when flexing. 4” will destroy your fenders. Learned that lesson the hard way
I agree. Stick with a 12.50 & 6 inches will save the sheet metal on the Chevy. I have a 4" with Dana 44HD & 14FF on my '74 K5. There's 36 12.50 16.5's on it & when I wheel it hard it gnaws the body. Fortunately the rust-mites have taken care of some of the bodywork too.
Hey buddy. What would you pay for a 1980 short box k10 running and in really good condition. Im conflicted on what to pay
@@ugna2773 prolly lookin at 10k or more depends where u live
Mine is six inch lift on 35s as well and it’s perfect! I personally don’t recommend the 4 inch lift at all, for any reason unless it’s a short box or a blazer. I feel the proportions aren’t right for a long box if you’re running a short box like this truck then it’s slightly acceptable in my opinion but I actually prefer the long box fleet side overall that’s just my preference and I really don’t care that it’s not as desirable than that of a short wheelbase truck like the shorty or the blazer. I guess I just feel a mans truck should be big, long, tall and tough like the biggest thing on the road but the shorty is perfect for like my wife who can’t manage a big truck. Not to be offensive or anything that again is just my opinion but they are definitely still the nicest trucks out there regardless.
I wish I never got rid of that one, looks like you’re taking care of it though
MAD MAX hood decal style 👍🏼
great looking truck..
Stunt man mike? Is that you😂
Likeaboss30822 haha. That decal looks so good on the truck.
you have a nice truck
Badass and set up perfectly.
love the truck man
Thanks man! The truck is still my daily. Its surprisingly reliable for a 43 year old vehicle.
Septantrionalis I wish my 86 was my daily couple of bugs I still need to fix
sometimes it takes me a few minutes to figure out if it's an RC truck or a real truck
Beautiful truck
Very nice
Couldn't help but think of stone 🥶 Steve Austin nice truck
Beautiful truck!
Thanks!
i had a seventy six chevy step side with a four fifty four beast of a motor this thing was fucking fast
Sick squarebody, I wouldn't recommend them as a daily, but as a fun offroader, show truck, or just something to wrench on its great for all of that
I wouldn't recommend it for everyone, but I am coming up on ten years of driving this truck as a daily. Its actually not that bad once you get used to it.
@@Septantrionalis well I'm quite used to it they are just not fuel efficient thats all and with gas as expensive I would rather just drive my old cherokee, they are definitely one of my favorite trucks, I got mine with 69k miles and I love it 👍💪🇺🇲
@@Scottsdale_Charlie True. I think the stroker I have in the truck gets around 9-10 MPG. Its all good. I get more smiles per gallon driving this thing.
@@Septantrionalis i just figured mine, with all city driving and empty im getting 8
BED LINER Can I ask where you got that bed liner? I have the same truck and can't find a bed liner for a 74 short wide box.
Man, it took me a long time to find that bed liner. I ran into the same issue. After calling over a dozen shops, one of them managed to have one. This was 10 years ago. Its a Pendaliner that was actually meant for a 76+, but this one fits. I wonder if you can just go to the Pendaliner website and get it there now.
@@Septantrionalis I know what you mean, I can't find one to save my life. Pendaliner actually made one for a 76? I guess I could try Pendaliner and see what they say
i have a 74 GMC K 25 4x4, with a 350, 4 speed manual as my daily driver, i have the same wheels except mine are 8 lug
Jealous here! I wish my truck had the 4 speed manual. Its currently the 3 speed automatic. I may convert it one of these days.
@@Septantrionalis with mostly city driving, i sometimes wish mine was an automatic
😍love it!!!!! badass!!!!
Hopefully you still see these I know it’s 7 years old what paint is that? Satin black?
Its called "Hotrod Black"
Hey man I love the set up you got, it looks like its squatting a lil bit in the back, is the more of a lift on the front and what size rims do you have
Yeah, I noticed that too. Its a 4" Tough Country lift with 35's on the front and back so I'm not quite sure why the rear looks lower. I may add a spacer. As for the rim size, I can't remember. I'll have to dig out my old paperwork.
Well it should be on the tire, to save you the trouble of digging through paper work
Love it minus the hood
Man, the hood is what makes the truck look badass! :D
What a beautiful machine, it sure is gorgeous.
Do the 35's rub with a 4" lif? Im working on a 77 k15 Sierra shortbox that im dropping a 383 stroker into. Your tire size and lift is the combo i want to run but unsure if I need more lift.
Thanks man. The 35's and the 4" lift do not rub at all.
I just picked up an 80 and I too live in Colorado.
Wanna hang out and come help me with this thing?
I'm actually located in the North Denver Metro Area. You?
@@Septantrionalis Arvada.
What kind of exhaust kit you got underneath? Is it 4x4?
Its just a set of Cherry Bomb Glasspacks.
I hope you still have it
Yup! This truck is still my daily. No plans to ever get rid of it...
Hey, do you have the tire and rim specs? Id love to do the same thing, rim width and backspacing and inch size and the tire size would be much appreciated
Pro Comp 35x12.50R15LT Xtreme MT2 Tires
M/T Classic III polished wheels
Let me know if you need more information.
Septantrionalis thanks! Any specific back spacing on the wheels?
I didn't do anything. I had it all done at one time -- 4" Tuff Country lift, wheels, and tires and I don't remember doing any specific back spacing on the wheels.
I have a '73 myself that I am working on, and I'm in the process of installing a 4" BDS lift kit and looking for the right size tire too. Some buddies of mine, and several forums, say that 35's will rub if turned fully and suggest I get 33's instead. Have you had any instances with rubbing on your truck here?
With my setup, not at all. Even with the 35's, I feel like I have plenty of room.
You can run 33s stock, no lift.
So a 4in suspension lift on my k10 will be perfect with 35/12.5 tires and 20 in rims?
Thats pretty much what I have...
Ditch the 20s, 17s are bout as large as you wanna go with 4x4. Otherwise your side wall gets to small
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Do you take it off road at all? If so what is the rubbing like in those cases?
I do very light off roading.... nothing too heavy. I dont think the tires would rub even in the most extreme cases with my setup.
Just curious what does something like this cost if you were to sell it.
I have no idea since I have no plans on selling it. All I know is that the truck is insured for $32k.
@@Septantrionalis buying one tomorrow, I'd like to show you photos.
@@EdgarGonzalez-hx5jq did you end up getting one?
Beautiful truck but did that (footprint) gas pedal give you that 15 hp!!😂😂😂
What cam and heads?
Cam: Melling 22280 with Vortec heads. The engine is the "Wise Guy" 383 Stroker from West Coast Engines. I need to take a better video of the engine itself. I've really cleaned up the engine and dressed it up since taking this video.
Gotta shim that starter.
Did you put something on the flat black to protect it?
I did not. Its actually a $400 paint job from Maaco and its holding out surprisingly well. I painted it towards the beginning of 2016. The truck stays outdoors and the paint still looks really good.
Septantrionalis Thanks for the reply. I like the truck. I have a lwb I want to do the exact same thing with. It looks great.
Septantrionalis what's the color code? Did they put clear on it?
@@blue4980 No clear coat. Its called "Hotrod Black".
What gear ratios on ?
I actually don't know the answer to that. I didn't mess with the diffs when fixing up the truck. All I know is that the rear is a 12 bolt and the front is 10 bolt. It wouldn't surprise me if those are still stock.
Might be a 73 since it has no drip rails unless you remove them
Yeah, I was curious about this too. The truck is definitely a 1974. The title/registration lists the truck as a 74 which matches the VIN on the truck. I did notice the missing drip rails when I got the truck, but no idea why.
@@Septantrionalis they didn't put those on in 73 and I guess 74 as well they added them the next year
@@Septantrionalis what would you pay for a 1980 k10 shortbox really good condition. Im conflicted on one im looking at with the price. Its all original.
@@ugna2773 I don't know much about the 80's square bodies. You may have to look online and see what people are selling them for. I got mine professionally appraised and they came back with $25k.
Me want !
Stunt man Mikes truck
Do you still have this trk
Yup! This truck is my daily still. No plans on getting rid of it...
What wheels are those man? Sweet truck by the way
Pro Comp 69 Series Vintage, Polished
@@Septantrionaliswhat size and backspacing? Thank you.
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Mine has a 6inch lift with 35s lol but also no where near as clean as this one
6 looks better than 4 with 35s for sure
What’s the wheel specs ?
Pro Comp Xtreme MT2 35x12.50R15LT
Shauna simons
A stroker Huh🤔
Yup. The West Coast Engine Wise Guy 383 Stroker. Love it!
Short boxes are useless.
Maybe, but they are more sought after and also fetch a higher premium. Sorry you can't find one you can afford.
Beautiful!