To shave or not to shave [Archive]

87classic

12-28-2007, 11:38 AM

My plan from the beginning was to restore my '87 sierra back to original. Every truck project I've had I shaved everything myself. But they were all newer vehicles. So now i'm torn between shaving it or not since I ran across some shaved trucks like mine that look really really nice. So I wanted other peoples opinion.

Chuggernaut

12-28-2007, 11:43 AM

IMO, it depends on what you plan on doing with the rest of the truck (paint, suspension, etc.)

87classic

12-28-2007, 12:05 PM

I plan on lowering it but not bagging it. Somewhere around a 5/6. As for the paint, I've always wanted to do a flat black.

blkshadow

12-28-2007, 02:48 PM

i think if you go flat black you should shave it. jd

GreaseDog

12-28-2007, 11:21 PM

i've seen some trucks thar werent completely shaved that looked really good. its all in the little details that make it stand out.

FordeatinZ71

12-28-2007, 11:38 PM

ehh, i'm with Grease Dog...don't COMPLETELY shave it but a few deleted items might look alright...

Ivan D.

12-29-2007, 12:25 AM

no drip rails, no molding, maybe shave the gas door too, frond and rear roll pans, some fancy mirrors?

GreaseDog

12-29-2007, 04:25 AM

leave the drip rail molding, you'll hate it if you dont. get wet every time you open the door with even the lightest of rain.

FordeatinZ71

12-29-2007, 01:35 PM

not to mention these trucks look naked without the drip rail molding. i hate seeing these trucks without it personally

44gmcnewf

12-29-2007, 09:02 PM

im with grease dog and ford eating on this one. The drip rails were shaved on my old truck when i had it and i put them back on because to much water collected inside of the truck. If it was me i would only shave the fender emblems and the tail gate handle so i could put the blazer trim panel on the back. Dont go with the flat black i think it screams crappy job.

Jaymez

12-29-2007, 09:25 PM

Shave the fenders and any body side moldings. Remove the elephant ear mirrors and add on some sport mirrors. Look at recessing the door handles, maybe with some 88-98 handles. Smooth the tailgate, relocate the handle.

I considered shaving my drip moldings until I read the above comments. Glad I read those, first.

87classic

12-31-2007, 09:56 AM

Man, I had already pulled of my drip rails and was ready to weld up the holes. Then I read this... I guess I will be keeping them now. I'm definatly doing the blazer trim on the tailgate. I think I'm going to keep everything else but the molding. If I could find the emblems for my fenders I would put them on. No luck yet so I'll probably just fill the holes. Still stuck on what color to paint it.

bizzy260

12-31-2007, 11:18 AM

I am completely shaving mine except for the handles. I just like the way the door handles look. Plus I had shaved handles on one of my neons and hated it. I may look at leaving drip rails too after hearing these negatives:dunno:

I think if the right wheel and tire are done with that drop and flat black it could look really nice.

81Stepside

12-31-2007, 12:21 PM

This thread proves the Custom Deluxes are truly "Custom Deluxes"

I have nothing to shave except one set of fender badges. The drip mouldings will stay. I like my crank windows and basic interior. I can add new stuff that I want instead of trying to repair 20+year old technology. Yes I am still waiting for that markerlight from Cali. I paid $20 shipped from Ebay. Way less than LMC. The Christmas Holiday threw Fedex off a little bit.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s60/noir79mc/FleetandC103.jpg

BHB

01-01-2008, 01:59 AM

My brothers '82 RCLB

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee137/greggmartucci/jeff1.jpg

FordeatinZ71

01-01-2008, 04:29 PM

either he shaved the fuel door or that has a 73-81 bed. because in 82 they moved the fuel door on single tank trucks to the driver's side...nice truck though!

GreaseDog

01-01-2008, 04:36 PM

95% chance its shaved... everything else is.

FordeatinZ71

01-01-2008, 04:38 PM

yea, i was guessing it was shaved...slick lookin truck though, ain't it?

bored&stroked

01-01-2008, 04:56 PM

I say don't shave it and see how long you can resist. If you've shaved everything else you've had in the past its only a matter of time before this one gets it too:hack:

BHB

01-01-2008, 07:21 PM

either he shaved the fuel door or that has a 73-81 bed. because in 82 they moved the fuel door on single tank trucks to the driver's side...nice truck though!

It's an '82 bed with dual tanks...both shaved.

FordeatinZ71

01-01-2008, 08:24 PM

hell yea that's awesome!! filler necks relocated to the bed i take it?

BHB

01-01-2008, 09:33 PM

hell yea that's awesome!! filler necks relocated to the bed i take it?

Wheelwells

Jaymez

01-01-2008, 09:52 PM

Now I really wish I could drop my 87! Sweet truck!

FordeatinZ71

01-01-2008, 10:21 PM

you could drop it. but why? these trucks are badass in the fact that they look good lowered AND lifted...and if it's a 4x4, it NEEDS to be lifted...

Jaymez

01-01-2008, 11:24 PM

It won't fit in my garage if it's lifted and it's in its current condition because it sat outside for 20 years! I'm not doing all that work just to redo it again in another 20 years.

I keep being told I can't drop it because it's a 4x4 and I want it to stay that way.

FordeatinZ71

01-01-2008, 11:25 PM

what if you just did a SMALL lift...like a 2 or a 4"?

Jaymez

01-01-2008, 11:26 PM

The clearance lights hit on the bottom of the door now.

FordeatinZ71

01-01-2008, 11:27 PM

oooh...well, in that case...

"DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS?!"

"NEW GAAAARAAAGE TIME!!!"

:LOL:

Jaymez

01-01-2008, 11:34 PM

The garage is only 4 years old!

I built a shelf to store my old computer parts on. It fell the next day with 4 monitors, three PCs, three TVs, two VCRs, and a DVD player on it. I'm staying away from carpentry.

Take a guess as to why it fell. The shelf was thick enough and it was supported on three sides.

Yes, I am a :jackass: and I should have known better.

Besides, I want to add a 4 post lift in one bay to park the GTO and Nova in the same bay have room for another project.

bigolblackie

01-01-2008, 11:36 PM

I prefer shaved but not on trucks.:naughty: :windowlic

bigolblackie

01-01-2008, 11:42 PM

The clearance lights hit on the bottom of the door now.

I have the same problem my trucks roof rubs some parts of the underground garage so I can never lift it. I like the looks of these lowered trucks,but mearly posting about lowering a 4x4 truck brings out the flamers big time on every forum. The mere thought of it is sacralidge or something.:argue: :dunno: :eek:

Jaymez

01-01-2008, 11:47 PM

I *can* lower my Silverado 4x4 and I will as soon as I'm done with the K10. If anyone has a problem with it, they can buy it from me for $35,000 cash any time. No, it's not worth that much, but, I'd be able to pay off what I owe on it and use the rest for a down payment on either a G8 ST or a V8 Colorado.

87classic

01-03-2008, 09:18 AM

I'll right you a check...

Jaymez

01-03-2008, 10:11 AM

Sorry, I want cash :) Checks can be cancled.

87classic

01-03-2008, 10:34 AM

Yeah that was the point...j/k

lay low 87

01-05-2008, 11:01 AM