Newbie with '82 LWB

[Old77]

Yep, well I was around then. haha The rear exhaust is called a Bellflower tip (named after Bellflower, CA) where I cruised the strip a lot. Usually seen on long, low cruisers...Impala, Rivieras, etc. But I wanted a different look. The dumps were on every car in my era.

That's right! I knew they were called something but couldn't remember "Bellflower"

 

[dvdswan]

Welcome to the site. I like the license plate.

 

[Best truck design]

I am an old gearhead (age 74) living in Sheffield, AL. Name is Tom.

Just finished my 1982 C10 LWB...started out as a ruff farm truck.
3 1/2" front drop with 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop coil; rear drop 4" with hangers
and shackles. Rides nice. All new suspension, brakes, crate 350 and rebuilt TH350.

You might like my vanity tag....hahaha

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Are those Chevelle Wheels?

 

[dajn37]

Welcome. That is a very nice pickup you have. Just curious why the topper?

 

[Rusty Nail]

Good to know ya Tom, rad truck.

Wish I had a topper...it's cut up for shade? Only the windows remain, yes? Pretty cool.

 

[Bamafrost]

They are 15x8 Corvette style rally's fro Jeg's ($58 each). If you get some try for 3.75 or 4" backspacing. I got 4.25" and had to put 1/4" spacers to keep from rubbing lower control atm.

 

[Bamafrost]

I don't know really. Just wanted something unusual, and wanted to be able to keep the rain and criminal element away from my things. Plus I may camp and have a air mattress made to fit the bed. I plan on doing static cling window tint (it has plastic Lexan panes) that'll help a bit.
My daughter hates it. hahaha

 

[Bamafrost]

I just re-did all the rubber trim, and replaced the broken "bubble" windows with Lexan. Gonna put static cling tint on the windows for shade/privacy. Can't do actual window tint as it out-gases and eats the plastic...and bubbles up. zI may do some camping so I went with the aluminum shell (was on a 78 LWB...he claimed it was bought new in 78...?

 

[Bamafrost]

Thanks.

 

[Old77]

My daughter hates it. hahaha

That means you're heading in the right direction LOL

 

[Bamafrost]

Well, she hates the topper. She loves the truck.