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modifiedGMC · 06-12-2005, 12:21 PM

I finally decided to lower my 69 GMC the other day. I got tired of it looking the same so I lowered it about 3" in the rear and about 2" or 3" in the front. It seems like it rides better to me but the front end needs alignment. Here's a couple of pics before and after. The before pic is actually of the passenger side I just flipped it to compare with the pic of the driver side. What do you think?
BEFORE

AFTER

70c10swb · 06-12-2005, 02:45 PM

wow big dif.

looking good

Brainchild · 06-12-2005, 03:40 PM

Looks way better.That's the same stance I want mine to be when I get there.Good job.

boraxman · 06-12-2005, 08:08 PM

Dig those square headlights

really

Looks much better dropped, but ive always been a dropped kind of guy.

70c10 · 06-12-2005, 09:07 PM

I like it. My dad just lowered his a few weeks back and it looks and handles great.

68C15 · 06-12-2005, 10:43 PM

looks great bud!!!!

<uh, why can I still see the top of the tires?>

modifiedGMC · 06-13-2005, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

looks great bud!!!!

<uh, why can I still see the top of the tires?>

UHHHHHHH.........UHHHHHH....

68C15 · 06-13-2005, 07:14 AM

no offense intended.
mine is real close to the same stance & rides great. thats the way they should have came from the factory IMO

bringit · 06-13-2005, 06:06 PM

Dont take this the wrong way but get rid of the WHEELS

BTW I does look alot better

MandarinSixSeven · 06-13-2005, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bringit

Dont take this the wrong way but get rid of the WHEELS

BTW I does look alot better

Man, I love those wheels. So old school, but soon to be new school, what's old is new again. Just look at all the new "racing" wheels on the ricers, they are all very resemblant of the old turbines, more and more skinny spokes every day.

But, back on topic, your truck looks sweet with its new stance...good job!

modifiedGMC · 06-13-2005, 09:48 PM

I had some 15 x 7 on the front and 15 X 10 slotted aluminum wheels to start with but got tired of them plus wanted some that aren't so wide and easier to find tires for. The bad thing is the ones I got now don't match, The rears are 15X8 and have 15 fins but the front are 15X7.5 and have 30 fins. I was at a junkyard yesterday and found a complete set similar to the ones I got on the rear. The yard was closed though so I couldn't check on them. I wanted something totaly different when I started this truck. I didn't have a "plan" it has been mostly a "design as you go" project. It's been more fun that way becasue I don't really know for sure what it will look like when finished. I do have a few more ideas I'm going to try when I get the time and $$$. One thing definite, is to find four matching wheels that are not like somebody elses. Now if you really want to see it when it was U-G-L-Y, here it is from summer 2003. I had just got the engine in it and made the first mod by filling the tail lights and recessing the rear bumber to make the roll pan.

bringit · 06-14-2005, 05:59 AM

Man you have made a great inprovement from the start!

I can understand wanting something different than you see everyday. And I do think that is a good thing

I hate seeing cookie cutter trucks!

06-12-2005, 12:21 PM	#1
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	finally took the plunge and dropped my truck! I finally decided to lower my 69 GMC the other day. I got tired of it looking the same so I lowered it about 3" in the rear and about 2" or 3" in the front. It seems like it rides better to me but the front end needs alignment. Here's a couple of pics before and after. The before pic is actually of the passenger side I just flipped it to compare with the pic of the driver side. What do you think? BEFORE AFTER __________________ If it don't fit, force it,...If it still don't fit , modify it 'till it does fit !!! Last edited by modifiedGMC; 06-12-2005 at 12:34 PM.

06-12-2005, 02:45 PM	#2
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	wow big dif. looking good __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

06-12-2005, 03:40 PM	#3
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Looks way better.That's the same stance I want mine to be when I get there.Good job. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

06-12-2005, 08:08 PM	#4
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Dig those square headlights really Looks much better dropped, but ive always been a dropped kind of guy. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

06-12-2005, 09:07 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I like it. My dad just lowered his a few weeks back and it looks and handles great. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 06-12-2005 at 09:07 PM.

06-12-2005, 10:43 PM	#6
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	looks great bud!!!! <uh, why can I still see the top of the tires?> __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

06-13-2005, 07:14 AM	#8
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	no offense intended. mine is real close to the same stance & rides great. thats the way they should have came from the factory IMO __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

06-13-2005, 06:06 PM	#9
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Dont take this the wrong way but get rid of the WHEELS BTW I does look alot better __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.

06-13-2005, 09:48 PM	#11
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	I had some 15 x 7 on the front and 15 X 10 slotted aluminum wheels to start with but got tired of them plus wanted some that aren't so wide and easier to find tires for. The bad thing is the ones I got now don't match, The rears are 15X8 and have 15 fins but the front are 15X7.5 and have 30 fins. I was at a junkyard yesterday and found a complete set similar to the ones I got on the rear. The yard was closed though so I couldn't check on them. I wanted something totaly different when I started this truck. I didn't have a "plan" it has been mostly a "design as you go" project. It's been more fun that way becasue I don't really know for sure what it will look like when finished. I do have a few more ideas I'm going to try when I get the time and $$$. One thing definite, is to find four matching wheels that are not like somebody elses. Now if you really want to see it when it was U-G-L-Y, here it is from summer 2003. I had just got the engine in it and made the first mod by filling the tail lights and recessing the rear bumber to make the roll pan. __________________ If it don't fit, force it,...If it still don't fit , modify it 'till it does fit !!!

06-14-2005, 05:59 AM	#12
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Man you have made a great inprovement from the start! I can understand wanting something different than you see everyday. And I do think that is a good thing I hate seeing cookie cutter trucks! __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines.



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