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72chevyLWB · 05-08-2003, 11:07 PM

got the drop spindles in now. Also had my heads and new intake powdercoated chrome (looks like polished aluminum). I also repainted my firewall and have been doing lots of detailing.

72chevyLWB · 05-08-2003, 11:08 PM

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72chevyLWB · 05-08-2003, 11:09 PM

Not much clearance left. 3" after I put the air dam on.

72chevyLWB · 05-08-2003, 11:10 PM

And a side shot for you guys. No it has not been aligned yet either.

Josh292 · 05-08-2003, 11:15 PM

Sweet truck. Needs more rubber around them 20's

lost wages · 05-09-2003, 01:36 AM

that is one of the nicest trucks i have seen, looks great. I think the tires look good, what sizes of wheel and tire and back spacing do you have on it? Im saving these pics to my hard drive, keep up the good work.

Chevy Wrench · 05-09-2003, 01:53 AM

Nice, longbeds just look cool when they are lowered. Keep up the good work. By the way, where did you get the "chrome" powder coat?

stateamind · 05-09-2003, 02:33 AM

Truck looks great, but I still just can't understand why anyone would wanna put wagon wheels on a good ole truck for. Call me weird (or whatever you want) but I just don't see the point in having a wheel any bigger than 15". Your truck is sharp, but I just don't care for the wheels. Just my opinion.

Chevy Wrench · 05-09-2003, 02:56 AM

I would rather look at a nice wheel filling the fender gap, than the ugly side wall of a tire filling it. If you look at the shape of the wheel opening on the fender, its just screaming for large diameter wheels. Just my opinion.

SCOTI · 05-09-2003, 08:26 AM

Looks great to me.

griesel72 · 05-09-2003, 08:33 AM

I think your truck is SHARP. I like the your truck, wheels and the attention to detail in the engine bay.

keep impressing us

david

**Yukon Jack** · 05-09-2003, 09:38 AM

Pretty sweet!

fast67chevy2002 · 05-09-2003, 12:44 PM

looks great, keep up the good work.

rin68 · 05-09-2003, 12:45 PM

very very nice! i'm definitely gonna try to get to some of the bigger midwest show/cruises this summer. maybe see you there.

GMC71k20 · 05-09-2003, 03:21 PM

what color is that blue?

NORCAL_GUY73 · 05-09-2003, 04:00 PM

I like the look you are going for, I have the same wheels for my truck, I should have them on next week. I just finished bagging my short bed. those 20's should tuck nice. As far as tire size, I think it is perfect. I like the simple body styling of the classic filled wiht the new look and style of large wheels and low profile tires. Keep up the good work and I will post more pics of mine when I get the wheels on.

useRc10 · 05-09-2003, 04:06 PM

i like the 20s now that they are in the wheel well...get some clear lenses for teh front and back...that color looks close to my new color (electron blue)
-Nick

72chevyLWB · 05-09-2003, 07:33 PM

Thanks alot for the comments. I'm not completely sold on the tiny side wall I have, but I got the tires for cost (dad works for Firestone) so thats what I bought. I would like to maybe get 245/40's or 255/40's for the front and 295/40's for the rear, but I already paid $1,000 for these tires.
Wheel and tire specs are
20X8 front 4.5" bs w/ 245/35/20 Bridgestone Pole Position S-03's
20X9.5 rear 4.5" bs w/ 275/30/20 S-03's also

There is a place up in Hecla SD that does powdercoating. He had the chrome powder coat. Looks sweet.

The color is Intense Blue Pearlcoat from 98 Dodge's

I want clear lenses, but I burned out my budget already so I'll have to wait for another few paychecks. I'll have them though. Want smooth clears for the side though and nobody makes them.

Thanks again.

weasel29gm · 05-09-2003, 11:25 PM

Lookin great!!!!!!!

Low69CST · 05-09-2003, 11:35 PM

72chevylwb: How do you think a 295/50 on a 20 or a 305/50 on a 20 would fit on the rear? Its a tall ass tire, bout 32 inch i think. Sweet lookin truck, I like the down in the weeds look.

Norcal_Guy73: That is an awesome pic, I hope mine looks that good.

Stroker · 05-10-2003, 12:00 AM

The truck is looking good. Getting the wheels up in the well a little makes all the difference. Have you had the chance to drive your truck much since you completed the 5.5 front drop. Was wondering if you had any clearance problems with the front tires during normal driving. Thats about the same stance that I want for my truck but I've always wondered how much you could tuck the tire without it rubbing during a hard corner. Did you smooth your intake before you had it coated or was it blasted and prepped by the coater. I was thinking of polishing my intake but now I'm leaning toward the coating. Keep up the good work.

Project1970 · 05-10-2003, 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by 72chevyLWB
Want smooth clears for the side though and nobody makes them.

Maybe a long shot, but see if there are any for late '80s GM vans? That's what I used for my smooth sidemarkers...amber and red, though, I'm personally not a fan of clears but that's just me.

72chevyLWB · 05-10-2003, 02:30 PM

Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to drive it. I cranked the wheels all the way and had people bounce the truck and it bottoms out about 1/2" before the tire could possibly hit the fender. I haven't had the inners in yet though. Taller tire would definately rub. And you have to move your brake line brackets if you go that low too.

The intake was just prepped and coated, no sanding at all. The powder smoothed it out almost completely.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 05-11-2003, 12:31 AM

Sharp lookin truck I really like the powdercoat but have you thought about a shorter trans dipstick.

05-08-2003, 11:07 PM	#1
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	New stuff on my truck & more 20's pics got the drop spindles in now. Also had my heads and new intake powdercoated chrome (looks like polished aluminum). I also repainted my firewall and have been doing lots of detailing. Attached Images __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

05-08-2003, 11:08 PM	#2
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	2 Attached Images __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

05-08-2003, 11:09 PM	#3
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Not much clearance left. 3" after I put the air dam on. Attached Images __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

05-08-2003, 11:10 PM	#4
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	And a side shot for you guys. No it has not been aligned yet either. Attached Images __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

05-08-2003, 11:15 PM	#5
Josh292 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Faribault, Mn Posts: 97	new stuff Sweet truck. Needs more rubber around them 20's

05-09-2003, 01:36 AM	#6
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	that is one of the nicest trucks i have seen, looks great. I think the tires look good, what sizes of wheel and tire and back spacing do you have on it? Im saving these pics to my hard drive, keep up the good work.

05-09-2003, 01:53 AM	#7
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	Nice, longbeds just look cool when they are lowered. Keep up the good work. By the way, where did you get the "chrome" powder coat? __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

05-09-2003, 02:33 AM	#8
stateamind And you call that a what? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dickson, TN Posts: 171	Truck looks great, but I still just can't understand why anyone would wanna put wagon wheels on a good ole truck for. Call me weird (or whatever you want) but I just don't see the point in having a wheel any bigger than 15". Your truck is sharp, but I just don't care for the wheels. Just my opinion.

05-09-2003, 02:56 AM	#9
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	I would rather look at a nice wheel filling the fender gap, than the ugly side wall of a tire filling it. If you look at the shape of the wheel opening on the fender, its just screaming for large diameter wheels. Just my opinion. __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

05-09-2003, 08:26 AM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Looks great to me. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-09-2003, 08:33 AM	#11
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I think your truck is SHARP. I like the your truck, wheels and the attention to detail in the engine bay. keep impressing us david __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-09-2003, 09:38 AM	#12
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Pretty sweet! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-09-2003, 12:44 PM	#13
fast67chevy2002 Dad's little helper Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 194	looks great, keep up the good work.

05-09-2003, 12:45 PM	#14
rin68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 600	very very nice! i'm definitely gonna try to get to some of the bigger midwest show/cruises this summer. maybe see you there. __________________ 1968 C10 - 383, non-stop project 1969 Camaro - 327, bone stock family heirloom...soon to be LS/T56, Ridetech, all the goodies

05-09-2003, 03:21 PM	#15
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	what color is that blue?



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05-09-2003, 04:00 PM	#16
NORCAL_GUY73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 121	like what I see I like the look you are going for, I have the same wheels for my truck, I should have them on next week. I just finished bagging my short bed. those 20's should tuck nice. As far as tire size, I think it is perfect. I like the simple body styling of the classic filled wiht the new look and style of large wheels and low profile tires. Keep up the good work and I will post more pics of mine when I get the wheels on. Attached Images

05-09-2003, 04:06 PM	#17
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i like the 20s now that they are in the wheel well...get some clear lenses for teh front and back...that color looks close to my new color (electron blue) -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

05-09-2003, 07:33 PM	#18
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Thanks alot for the comments. I'm not completely sold on the tiny side wall I have, but I got the tires for cost (dad works for Firestone) so thats what I bought. I would like to maybe get 245/40's or 255/40's for the front and 295/40's for the rear, but I already paid $1,000 for these tires. Wheel and tire specs are 20X8 front 4.5" bs w/ 245/35/20 Bridgestone Pole Position S-03's 20X9.5 rear 4.5" bs w/ 275/30/20 S-03's also There is a place up in Hecla SD that does powdercoating. He had the chrome powder coat. Looks sweet. The color is Intense Blue Pearlcoat from 98 Dodge's I want clear lenses, but I burned out my budget already so I'll have to wait for another few paychecks. I'll have them though. Want smooth clears for the side though and nobody makes them. Thanks again. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

05-09-2003, 11:25 PM	#19
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,101	Lookin great!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

05-09-2003, 11:35 PM	#20
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	72chevylwb: How do you think a 295/50 on a 20 or a 305/50 on a 20 would fit on the rear? Its a tall ass tire, bout 32 inch i think. Sweet lookin truck, I like the down in the weeds look. Norcal_Guy73: That is an awesome pic, I hope mine looks that good. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-10-2003, 12:00 AM	#21
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	The truck is looking good. Getting the wheels up in the well a little makes all the difference. Have you had the chance to drive your truck much since you completed the 5.5 front drop. Was wondering if you had any clearance problems with the front tires during normal driving. Thats about the same stance that I want for my truck but I've always wondered how much you could tuck the tire without it rubbing during a hard corner. Did you smooth your intake before you had it coated or was it blasted and prepped by the coater. I was thinking of polishing my intake but now I'm leaning toward the coating. Keep up the good work. __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma Last edited by Stroker; 05-10-2003 at 12:04 AM.

05-10-2003, 02:30 PM	#23
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to drive it. I cranked the wheels all the way and had people bounce the truck and it bottoms out about 1/2" before the tire could possibly hit the fender. I haven't had the inners in yet though. Taller tire would definately rub. And you have to move your brake line brackets if you go that low too. The intake was just prepped and coated, no sanding at all. The powder smoothed it out almost completely. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

05-11-2003, 12:31 AM	#24
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	Sharp lookin truck I really like the powdercoat but have you thought about a shorter trans dipstick.

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