How many 73-87s have you owned?

[gezn2]

Just checking back in with pix, one truck as an example of what *not* to do, and my current project with the obnoxious paint job
My old '79 won't be supplying any parts, but it ought to make me some scrap money when 'the flame' is running


Be kind guys, my Dad accumulates old Fords
And then there's 'the flame', the old dear has been molested along the line but she seems like she's got some work left in her


She's got a couple of inches of body lift, sits pretty nice

[1985montecarlozack]

I have owned

1985 k10 blazer
1977 monte carlo
1980 3 quarter ton pickup
1979 chevy bonanza


I now own
1985  monte carlo
1985 silverado

[87GMC2WD]

im 17 and i just bought my second:
 new one 84 k20 putting in a gm goodwrench 350 and either a 700r4 or a th400. plus rims and tires to come. also gonna make my own bed for it.
87 r1500 with 350/700r4. dual exhaust, throotle body spacer, intake, plus stock 2.73's that i think im gonna change out

[friendlytruck]

just one and i like it http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=10665.msg76935#msg76935

[BOBS84]

I have owned A 77 chevy short bed
                      78 chevy 3/4 ton
                      84 chevy long bed diesel
                      84 chevy blazer
                      84 chevy suburben
                      83 chevy blazer biesel
                      87 chevy suburban
  now have my 84 chevy extended cab

[exilous]

Well lets see, I have owned and still own nearly all of mine. I got my prize truck my 85 GMC Sierra 3500 rfom my uncle he couldnt see it go to scrap yard like his other chevy. So I took it and am in the process of restoring it. Got that in january since then I have acquired:
1985 K5 Blazer (Parted then scrapped out)
1985 K5 Blazer (In process of parting out and scrapping)
1987 Fullsize GMC Jimmy (Almost done parting out and scrapping)
1978 C30 Mason dump (Almost done parting out and scrapping)

So in just about 5 months time I have acquired 5 trucks...gosh I hope I'm not setting a trend for myself I could run out of space quick at 1 truck per month. Not a good sign.

[Flamingbig10]

My 1980 the only one I have had so far and it also  my first vehicle that I daily drive

[luke6016]

just found this thread and it got me thinkin of all my old trucks lets see
79 c10 stepside was my first vehicle and i would still have it if some jacka$$ hadnt stole it
75 c10 stepside bought as a replacement but never fit the bill
77 c10 stepside parts truck
73 k10 swb parts truck
77 c10 swb
76 k10 swb
75 k20 only longbed ive owned bought to rob all parts for my current
75 k10 swb now k20 thanks to ^ this is the only one i own right now

[1983stepside]

hi i didnt have as many as most of you ive only had 2 and still own one i had a 1987 GMC high seiera 3/4 ton witha tbi 350 and a three speed with granny gear and my first truck i still own was also my very first vechile when i was 14 is a 1983 chevy stepside c-10 it had a 250 straight 6 and 3 on the tree then just before i got it from my dad he blew the trans and put a new one in and converted it to the floor but thats how i learend to drive a manual was that truck with the 3 on the tree, im rebuilding it now, and now will have a 350 with a 4 speed in it i know pretty boring butthose are the ones ive owned or own

[Skunksmash]

Let's see everyone's list of all the 73-87 trucks they have owned, or currently do own. Include pics if you feel like it, i would love to see them. But i would also like you to include your overall opinion of whatever truck/s you list.

Own:

A red and tan 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton longbed 5.7L. My favorite of all my trucks. Love it, will never sell it. Has all the luxuries that i have come to realize that i just can't live without. I dont like yanking and cranking and struggling and waiting on window handles like some kind ancient vehicle. Paid $1500 for it a little over a year ago, but had to immediately rebuild the 700R4 transmission and replace a ball joint. I am the 3rd owner of the truck, and as far as i can tell it has never been wrecked and was treated well. Just time for a mild restoration.

Have owned before:

A white 1986 Scotsdale longbed 305ci(i think it was a scotsdale, it was a low end work truck) Junker. It ran ok but it was used up. Could have been restored but i came to realize i wanted all the factory options that came with a silverado. I bought it cause i wanted another one of these trucks and it was very cheap. Thought the better of it and sold it later after resolving to find one that i deemed worth having.

A black 1985 Chevy silverado 5.7L automatic, shortbed (dont know what tranny, didn't care to find out as i disliked the truck). Only kept the truck for 2 weeks before i decided that i did not want it. I could tell it had been in several wrecks and the engine was needing a rebuild. Decided that i just didn't like the truck (or shortbeds) enough to fix it all up. I am still owed $250 on this vehicle. However, i never raised any problems for the guy who bought it, and he went out and got his own title so now i can't contest it. Oh well. What goes around comes around.

A white 1984 silverado 1/2 ton automatic, shortbed. Found out after owning this junker for a few months that is had been in multiple crippling wrecks, including a trip to the bottom of the lake. Engine ran badly, decided i just did not want to put any money into something that had been so abused. Had more owners than a... well you get the idea.

A blue and silver 1981 Chevy silverado longbed, 305ci with a 3 speed automatic. This truck is what got me started on loving these old trucks. I was the second owner of the truck, the first owner had bought it new back in 1981. His son sold it to me after he passed away. It had never been wrecked, but was showing the signs of it's age. So i had the seats reupholstered, they looked brand new. Same with the headliner and the carpet. Everything else was still in good enough shape as to not really warrant spending the money on a replacement. Never got around to painting the truck, but you could tell it was garage kept so it wasn't that big of a deal. The 305 was pretty tired, but i wasn't really into trucks when i had this so i never bothered to replace it with something better. I didn't realize i loved this truck till after i sold it, to a guy who promptly popped a new 350 in it. Doh! Once he was even driving down the road at night and the headlights cut out. Haha! He still has it, but i can't really say that i want it back. I used to, but not anymore. I have a better one now, even though the body needs a lot more work.

[Lt.Del]

Currently have:

1979 Big 10 Fleetside Pickup with a 383 stroker. 

1991 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 5.7 V2500 Conversion Suburban

More Pictures Here

Others I used to own:

zip
my dad let me drive his '76 Chevy 350 growing up as a teenager.  It had cherry bomb duals and we threw in a 327 from a '66 station wagon.  That thing would light up the tires with ease.  Convinced me to get my '79 and add more displacement 
   

[327power]

Hi!,
I've owned:

1977 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 2WD 74,000miles 250I-6 / 3 speed manual(sold for $100.New England rust)
1981 C10 Custom Deluxe SWB Stepside 2WD 94,000miles 250I-6  / 3 speed manual (currently own)

My father owned:
1970 GMC SWB 2WD Stepside mileage? same kind of engine & stuff like the first 2.

Awesome classic trucks!

[thirsty]

Currently I own 3 and about enough parts to almost build a fourth one.
85' 2wd, lwb, blown tranny, was going to be a donor vehicle.
87' 4wd, lwb,3/4 ton,  just bought the other day for the cab.
86' 4wd, swb, using this one for a build.

What I have owned for 73-87
79 2wd stepside - parts rig
86 4wd lwb - parts rig
87 2wd lwb
77 4wd stepside
79 4wd swb
another 79 4wd swb
81 3/4 ton 4wd
80 4wd lwb

[bake315]

Family has owned:

'74 Cheyenne Super 3+3 C20 350/SM465
'75 Silverado C10 350/350
'76 Silverado 3+3 C30 Dually Camper Special 454/400
'77 Silverado C10 350/350
'78 Bonanza C10 350/350
'84 Silverado Suburban K10 350/350
'85 Silverado C20 350/400
'86 Silverado Suburban K10 350/350

I have owned:

'76 Scottsdale C20 Camper Special 454/400

I currently own:

'73 Cheyenne Super 3+3 C20 Camper Special 454/400

[velojym]

'74 K10
'76 C20
'87 K5
and currently,
'86 C10 Silverado