My '73 Shortbed

[73c10Shorty]

Well here it is. I've been posting a lot of questions, and getting really good information and now I've finally got around to taking a few pics. She's definitely a work in progress, but I think I have a really good start. The wheels definitely have to go! I have the original ralleys but I'm not sure if I want to go that route yet.

[bmaier]

very nice lookin 73. i agree about the wheels, they are rather ugly lol, imo.

[73c10Shorty]

Right, I hate those wheels. Believe it or not, someone wants to buy them from me. I've attached a picture that shows the side of my truck and the wheels a little better. I've also attached a picture of the ralleys that came with the truck. I'm just not sure if I want to put the effort and $$$ into cleaning them up and buying new rubber for them. I thought that I wanted to keep the truck looking as original as possible but after seeing a lot of the trucks on this forum with larger wheels I'm starting to re-think my restoration plan. I also want to drop it a little too.

[Captkaos]

Nice looking 73!

[78 Chevyrado]

Nice lookin rig! 

[GMCtruckinNDN]

That's much BETTER with rally wheels! Perfect match color to that Truck.

[bob77]

Yeah, I dig the rally wheels. There is something to be said for keeping an original look even with a few performance mods. I would definately do the rally wheels with some decent rubber (I'm a sucker for raised white letters) and just a bit of a drop. That's a good lookin' shorty. Although, I am very partial to the 2WD short boxes. I need to get some pictures of my 77 taken and posted here.

[73c10Shorty]

Thanks for the compliments guys. Yeah, I think I will stick with my original plan. Now I just need to buy some new tires. I like the way 255/70/15's look with rally wheels. That setup along with a mild drop will look really nice.

[VileZambonie]

I don't like either of those wheels to be honest but I definitely like the truck.

[Thowell]

i really love the original dog dish wheels with the blue paint and chrome beauty rings. i would go try and find some bf goodrich radial t/a's for it and put them on. would look classic

[82Shortbed]

Nice shortbed man!  Get you some exhaust ran yet?

[73c10Shorty]

Thanks man. I haven't run the exhaust yet. I'm thinking in two more weeks I should be able to work it into the budget.  I already have my x-pipe so I'm ready to rock!

[82Shortbed]

Just please tell me you're getting flowmaster mufflers!!

[73c10Shorty]

Nah, contrary to the popular vote I'm still a fan of glasspacks. I'll post a sound clip once they're installed.

[73c10Shorty]

So I've finally taken some updated pictures. I've recently installed a Belltech 4/6 lowering kit, had a new exhaust system installed, and put some 20s on. So far I'm pretty happy with the transformation. I do think I need to lower the front end another inch or so.