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More 73-87 coverage for you!  The June 2009 issue of Hot Rod Magazine has an article covering the budget buildup of a 1974 C10 stepside built and driven 3,600 miles...all in 15 days.  Written and photographed by the returning David Freiburger, it appears to be the first part of at least a two part series on the truck.  Go to the news stand and pick up a copy for yourself!

Picked up this cool old brochure from Armbruster/Stageway, showing their fifteen passenger Chevrolet Suburban that was available back in the day, talk about a "limo" with style!  I Also picked up an old Meyer Products and Western Products brochures.  All these can be seen in the 73-87 Information section.

Have you been kicking around the idea of making some 73-87 related furniture, either for your house or garage?  If so, click here or head on over to the Novelties section for more info!

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If you would like to upgrade the speakers in your truck, this might interest you.  I have somewhat recently begun making cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for all 73-87 GM trucks, and 88-91 crew cabs.  These brackets are made of heavy duty 16 gauge steel, and fit perfectly in the cab corners...even with the bench seat all the way back.  Due to space limitations, only speakers with a 3 1/4" magnet and smaller will fit.  You can get the larger magnet speakers to fit with the use of spacers (which I do not make or sell), but the bench seat will not be able to be positioned all the way back.  I have sold over 50 sets of these brackets so far, and have had ZERO negative feedback on them, only positive!  I have spent a lot of time developing and making these, and take a great deal of pride in them.  If you are interested, or just want to learn more and see some pictures and customer feedback, head on over to 67-72chevytrucks.com and take a look.  I also have pictures of them installed in my '73 right here on the 'site, click here to see them.  If you are still reading this, and are interested in purchasing a set, send an E-mail to jdrew@73-87.com and let me know.  The price, including shipping to anywhere in the continental US, is $62 to your door.  Instructions and mounting hardware are included.  I have a limited number of sets available, so don't wait too long.
 

There are quite a few 73-87's getting some air time recently, both on the big and small screen.  I have added some information on them in the TV & Movies page.  If you are a fan like me, you might want to check them out. 

New articles/information added.  I know, I know...looong overdue.  I will be adding new tech articles to the garage soon, so stay tuned.

Finally had some time to provide some updates on my truck.  Click the link below to be taken to that portion of the build.

Interior

Exterior

Drivetrain

Chassis & Suspension

 

Lately I have been receiving numerous E-mails requesting help decoding all sorts of engines and transmissions.   Unfortunately I do not own any engine or transmission suffix books, but I can however tell you where to begin your search.  Visit Mortec.com, there is a ton of information on their site pertaining to Chevrolet engines, and more than likely you will find what you are looking for there.  If that doesn't answer your question, please visit any of the sites below, all are filled with owners of these trucks (and older), someone is bound to know there.  My screen name is bigblock73 on all four, stop by and say hi.

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