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Doug_J · 03-23-2015, 12:44 AM

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Done have my 2/4 drop on, slow progress but getting there.

91z71 · 03-31-2015, 02:48 AM

Have this picture in another thread, but thought I would post itt again soon. It is my 91 1500.

**rs74** · 03-31-2015, 11:12 PM

Might as add the 93 I picked up today. Brought it home and gave it a bath and put my spare wheels on I had setting around. It was filthy. Still cleaning on it.

**special-K** · 04-01-2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by greatdane

Here are a few pics after a good wash n wax last weekend.

I dig the Sidewinders. I'll never understand why wheel companies discontinue the best wheels they offer to make way for flavor of the week crap. Outbacks and Sidewinders are wheels that stand the test of time and look just right on a truck...strong and stout, not frail like they belong on a Porche. same with M/T. They discontinued the Challengers and whatever the 5-spoke star type wheels they offered. Even Alcoa duallies are discontinued. They are the 1t version of the real thing found on big trucks...WTH?

Anyway, since there is no picture sticky for Suburbans and mine is certainly a truck, here is the most non-descript boring vehicle I have ever owned

. It's an ex-police K-9 unit from Cobb County GA's Sheriff Dept. Used to haul Bloodhunds for manhunts and search & rescue. Plain Jane, 350/4L80E, 4.10, skid plates, hydroboost, full-floating rear. I have plans but here it is as I bought it in December and how it is yet. so far i've cranked the torsion bars a bit, dual exhaust, and privacy tint. I'm ready to install the 255/85s on Accuride wheels from my former GMC. Been waiting for chevy caps that are on their way:

**special-K** · 04-06-2015, 08:06 AM

^^^ Those were pictures by the seller back in December. Here it is as of yesterday. Startng to feel like my truck now:

**Palf70Step** · 04-06-2015, 06:07 PM

That definitely helps!

jlsanborn · 04-06-2015, 07:59 PM

I used to have a big barn door Burban and miss it. Looks good man, love the caps!

**Boog** · 04-06-2015, 08:26 PM

Tim. You bought a gas burner? WTH?

jbclassix · 04-06-2015, 08:34 PM

Tim, the square style caps are a neat touch!

**special-K** · 04-07-2015, 09:46 PM

Thanks. I had put this wheel and tire combo together on the '92 K3500 I retired last June. I had put them on the fall before. I sand blasted, etch primed, and painted with rallye wheel paint. That was a GMC, so I had GMC hubcaps. Now that that's gone and I have this Suburban...bingo! I had to come up with some nice Chevy hubcaps and I had the idea to paint the wheels dark like the grille. It finally got nice enough out when I had some time, so I painted them. The color came out darker than expected. The plan was to paint the grille, too, but I wanted close to stock as possible. I also wanted to paint the flares white to blend them in. I just didn't like anything special about it as it was before. It's been the most mundane non-descript boring nothing special vehicle I've ever had up till now. I'm not in any hurry now to paint any of that other stuff.

Cape Codder · 04-07-2015, 10:16 PM

Just to show how the work truck grill looks with bright silver on white.

**special-K** · 04-08-2015, 06:05 AM

I like that. Brightens it up without looking far from original. The wheels look good with that red

**special-K** · 04-08-2015, 09:49 AM

Here is the only picture I have of the '92 with the 255/85s on Accurides:

J-Rod · 04-10-2015, 09:35 AM

My newest ride. 93 Z71. Only 137k miles.
Added some 16x8 Centerline wheels & I also put a 2015 Z71 Grille emblem on the glovebox door. 98 style grille is on the way.

95gmc · 04-10-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Rod

My newest ride. 93 Z71. Only 137k miles.
Added some 16x8 Centerline wheels & I also put a 2015 Z71 Grille emblem on the glovebox door. 98 style grille is on the way.

I like that shortbed! That thing is clean!

likaroc13 · 04-10-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 95gmc

I like that shortbed! That thing is clean!

x2, looks nice & clean...the Centerlines look good on there as well

**special-K** · 04-10-2015, 10:13 AM

Heck yeah! Instant nice truck. I wanna get me a shortbed

J-Rod · 04-15-2015, 06:49 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys!!

Got a really good deal on some 2015 takeoffs. Not sure if I like em on the truck yet or not, I might put them on the Tahoe later. What do yall think ?

**special-K** · 04-15-2015, 07:58 AM

Yes and no. It's not that they look so bad, it's that the Centerlines look so perfect. That wheel would look way better on a Tahoe anyway... IMO

Cape Codder · 04-15-2015, 10:07 AM

I think I am liking the new wheels. How does the Tahoe look with the Centerlines?

likaroc13 · 04-15-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yes and no. It's not that they look so bad, it's that the Centerlines look so perfect. That wheel would look way better on a Tahoe anyway... IMO

I agree. The old school feel of the Centerline wheels fits the era & look/style of the truck better IMO.

J-Rod · 04-15-2015, 01:40 PM

I like the look of the Centerlines better but they ride like crap. Not sure if one is bent or the tire shop did a bad balance job, but it doesn't ride good at all.

The Tahoe has some factory 2011 18" Z71 wheels with the white letter Bridgestones on it that I think I will swap with the 20's. More pics to come...

Longmire85 · 04-20-2015, 03:08 PM

**N2TRUX** · 04-22-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Longmire85

This is bad ass. Its exactly what I have been thinking of building.

Chevy_Life89 · 04-22-2015, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

Thought I'd share these...

My 98 was in our display at an indoor show this weekend even though it's not really a "show truck" but she did look good under the lights...

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What size drop is this?
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03-23-2015, 12:44 AM	#1126
Doug_J Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Moore,OK Posts: 178	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Done have my 2/4 drop on, slow progress but getting there.

03-31-2015, 02:48 AM	#1127
91z71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 31	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Have this picture in another thread, but thought I would post itt again soon. It is my 91 1500.

03-31-2015, 11:12 PM	#1128
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Might as add the 93 I picked up today. Brought it home and gave it a bath and put my spare wheels on I had setting around. It was filthy. Still cleaning on it. Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

04-06-2015, 08:06 AM	#1130
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II ^^^ Those were pictures by the seller back in December. Here it is as of yesterday. Startng to feel like my truck now: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-06-2015, 06:07 PM	#1131
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II That definitely helps! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-06-2015, 07:59 PM	#1132
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II I used to have a big barn door Burban and miss it. Looks good man, love the caps! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

04-06-2015, 08:26 PM	#1133
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,524	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Tim. You bought a gas burner? WTH? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-06-2015, 08:34 PM	#1134
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Tim, the square style caps are a neat touch! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-07-2015, 09:46 PM	#1135
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Thanks. I had put this wheel and tire combo together on the '92 K3500 I retired last June. I had put them on the fall before. I sand blasted, etch primed, and painted with rallye wheel paint. That was a GMC, so I had GMC hubcaps. Now that that's gone and I have this Suburban...bingo! I had to come up with some nice Chevy hubcaps and I had the idea to paint the wheels dark like the grille. It finally got nice enough out when I had some time, so I painted them. The color came out darker than expected. The plan was to paint the grille, too, but I wanted close to stock as possible. I also wanted to paint the flares white to blend them in. I just didn't like anything special about it as it was before. It's been the most mundane non-descript boring nothing special vehicle I've ever had up till now. I'm not in any hurry now to paint any of that other stuff. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-07-2015, 10:16 PM	#1136
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Just to show how the work truck grill looks with bright silver on white.

04-08-2015, 06:05 AM	#1137
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II I like that. Brightens it up without looking far from original. The wheels look good with that red __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-08-2015 at 09:50 AM.

04-08-2015, 09:49 AM	#1138
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Here is the only picture I have of the '92 with the 255/85s on Accurides: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-10-2015, 09:35 AM	#1139
J-Rod GMC Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clarksville, Tn. Posts: 123	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II My newest ride. 93 Z71. Only 137k miles. Added some 16x8 Centerline wheels & I also put a 2015 Z71 Grille emblem on the glovebox door. 98 style grille is on the way. Attached Images __________________ 2000 Silverado. 5.3L. 4" RC lift. 18" Moto's with 35x12.5 Nittos. SOLD: WAY TOO MANY TO LIST HERE [/FONT][/SIZE]

04-10-2015, 10:13 AM	#1142
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Heck yeah! Instant nice truck. I wanna get me a shortbed __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-15-2015, 06:49 AM	#1143
J-Rod GMC Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clarksville, Tn. Posts: 123	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Thanks for the compliments guys!! Got a really good deal on some 2015 takeoffs. Not sure if I like em on the truck yet or not, I might put them on the Tahoe later. What do yall think ? Attached Images __________________ 2000 Silverado. 5.3L. 4" RC lift. 18" Moto's with 35x12.5 Nittos. SOLD: WAY TOO MANY TO LIST HERE [/FONT][/SIZE]



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04-15-2015, 07:58 AM	#1144
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Yes and no. It's not that they look so bad, it's that the Centerlines look so perfect. That wheel would look way better on a Tahoe anyway... IMO __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-15-2015, 10:07 AM	#1145
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II I think I am liking the new wheels. How does the Tahoe look with the Centerlines?

04-15-2015, 01:40 PM	#1147
J-Rod GMC Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clarksville, Tn. Posts: 123	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II I like the look of the Centerlines better but they ride like crap. Not sure if one is bent or the tire shop did a bad balance job, but it doesn't ride good at all. The Tahoe has some factory 2011 18" Z71 wheels with the white letter Bridgestones on it that I think I will swap with the 20's. More pics to come... __________________ 2000 Silverado. 5.3L. 4" RC lift. 18" Moto's with 35x12.5 Nittos. SOLD: WAY TOO MANY TO LIST HERE [/FONT][/SIZE]

04-20-2015, 03:08 PM	#1148
Longmire85 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 51	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II __________________ "And when he gets to Heaven, to St. Peter He will tell, "One more Grunt reporting Sir! I've served my time in Hell."" RIP SGT. David L. Herrera. KIA Jan 26th, 2008. Baghdad Iraq. D Co. 2/506th INF, 101st Airborne Div

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