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chevy68388 · 07-20-2003, 11:34 PM

dude make it a 4x4 put bout 16 inch lift on it and some 48 in swampers u know the new ones they got out now. dude i looked at the pick of it lowered not being a dick but if u leave it black and a 3/4 ton its going to look like butt. but if u make it a 1/2 ton with a bad ass gloss black paint with some ghost flames that would have to be a slamed to the ground wheeles not even on the pavment any more frame dragging truck then.so paint it slam dont paint it lift it to the sky when u get that tall it dosent matter what your paint looks like nobody can see it.

sweet n rare67 · 07-25-2003, 12:01 AM

I have a queston. Is it a jeep or 4x4? I have an answer, NO. So go low

ripper78chevy · 07-26-2003, 06:51 AM

ok heres the thing.. thats a classic truck in my eyes, and i would never lift a classic truck. MAYBE lower it, or put it on airbags.. but i wouldnt slam it completely because thats just impractical..

i am lowering my trucks to where its a resonable height to get over speed bumps and such, but low enough to get the handling characteristics i want out of it, and that mean look too. :-)

its really all personal preference and whats practical for your lifestyle.

also.. i dont know you, so this might or might not help my arguments so far.. but why would you lift a truck if your not going to take it off road?!

.. and to flip that one around, why would you slam a truck if your not going to be rolling it on sunny days with the windows down holler'in at the ladies, or leavin rubber as a signature everywhere you go?!

A.P. · 07-30-2003, 10:00 AM

The truck looks good as it is. Leave it.

ripper78chevy · 07-30-2003, 03:53 PM

... plz post pictures of the truck once you've finished whatever project you decide on. it will look good up or down because its a kickass chevy..

Chevyboy1962 · 08-04-2003, 03:23 AM

Lower it.

ripper78chevy · 08-04-2003, 04:29 AM

"There's something about the ladies that loves a pickup man"

there most certainly is..

69 XCamper · 08-10-2003, 06:41 PM

Hey BigBlack68, I have the same problem as you. Mine's a 69 C20 long bed, and I don't just want to keep it stock. I love the look of a slammed truck, but it seems like a lot of work and $$ for a 3/4 with rear springs. I also like the look of a lifted pick up. I'm not looking to go off road with mine, just like to look down on others I drive by.

I can't decide...I think I've only seen one pic of a lifted 2WD on this board.

ripper78chevy · 08-11-2003, 05:48 AM

lower is more practical for anyone who isnt taking it offroad if you think about it.

chevy69er · 08-12-2003, 03:05 AM

If you using your truck to haul stuff whats the point of lowering it?Lift it!Everyone lowers their 67-72 2WD's.

ripper78chevy · 08-12-2003, 08:37 AM

and theres good reason for everyone to be lowering it... not to mention air bags in the rear and you'll be able to have up to 3 times more weight than normal suspension. Depending on what you buy ofcourse... and then if its your thing, you can slam the truck or raise it to a certain degree for speed bumps or w/e.. etc..

dubie · 08-13-2003, 04:57 PM

If you don't wanna change your tires, I would say leave it the way it is. It looks great and I bet it can haul a ton of crap already.

07-20-2003, 11:34 PM	#26
chevy68388 king $h!t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: spring valley/ohio/usa Posts: 416	dude make it a 4x4 put bout 16 inch lift on it and some 48 in swampers u know the new ones they got out now. dude i looked at the pick of it lowered not being a dick but if u leave it black and a 3/4 ton its going to look like butt. but if u make it a 1/2 ton with a bad ass gloss black paint with some ghost flames that would have to be a slamed to the ground wheeles not even on the pavment any more frame dragging truck then.so paint it slam dont paint it lift it to the sky when u get that tall it dosent matter what your paint looks like nobody can see it. __________________ j dawg the 86 allmost done 357/700r4/lifted 9/dana44 front ten bolt rear/3.73 gears/35s

07-26-2003, 06:51 AM	#28
ripper78chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, seattle area Posts: 20	to slam, or not to slam ok heres the thing.. thats a classic truck in my eyes, and i would never lift a classic truck. MAYBE lower it, or put it on airbags.. but i wouldnt slam it completely because thats just impractical.. i am lowering my trucks to where its a resonable height to get over speed bumps and such, but low enough to get the handling characteristics i want out of it, and that mean look too. :-) its really all personal preference and whats practical for your lifestyle. also.. i dont know you, so this might or might not help my arguments so far.. but why would you lift a truck if your not going to take it off road?! .. and to flip that one around, why would you slam a truck if your not going to be rolling it on sunny days with the windows down holler'in at the ladies, or leavin rubber as a signature everywhere you go?! __________________ Drive it like you stole it. I personally don't think racing a 16 second Honda has the addrenaline rush of watching reruns of the I love Lucy Show. 79 chevy c10 halfton/shortbed stepside (i have fleetside bed as well, cant decide between the two) 350, forged pistons/crank, mickey tompson valve covers, 194 heads, holley 650 carb (single pump), turbo 350 transmition, etc. soon to be dropped about 3-4 inches

07-30-2003, 03:53 PM	#30
ripper78chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, seattle area Posts: 20	... plz post pictures of the truck once you've finished whatever project you decide on. it will look good up or down because its a kickass chevy.. __________________ Drive it like you stole it. I personally don't think racing a 16 second Honda has the addrenaline rush of watching reruns of the I love Lucy Show. 79 chevy c10 halfton/shortbed stepside (i have fleetside bed as well, cant decide between the two) 350, forged pistons/crank, mickey tompson valve covers, 194 heads, holley 650 carb (single pump), turbo 350 transmition, etc. soon to be dropped about 3-4 inches

08-04-2003, 03:23 AM	#31
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Lower it. __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

08-04-2003, 04:29 AM	#32
ripper78chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, seattle area Posts: 20	"There's something about the ladies that loves a pickup man" there most certainly is.. __________________ Drive it like you stole it. I personally don't think racing a 16 second Honda has the addrenaline rush of watching reruns of the I love Lucy Show. 79 chevy c10 halfton/shortbed stepside (i have fleetside bed as well, cant decide between the two) 350, forged pistons/crank, mickey tompson valve covers, 194 heads, holley 650 carb (single pump), turbo 350 transmition, etc. soon to be dropped about 3-4 inches

07-25-2003, 12:01 AM	#27
sweet n rare67 Young truck fanatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The wonderful Mat-Su Valley....Palmer, Ak Posts: 253	I have a queston. Is it a jeep or 4x4? I have an answer, NO. So go low

07-30-2003, 10:00 AM	#29
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	The truck looks good as it is. Leave it.

08-10-2003, 06:41 PM	#33
69 XCamper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lake In The Hills, IL Posts: 28	So, watta ya gonna do? Hey BigBlack68, I have the same problem as you. Mine's a 69 C20 long bed, and I don't just want to keep it stock. I love the look of a slammed truck, but it seems like a lot of work and $$ for a 3/4 with rear springs. I also like the look of a lifted pick up. I'm not looking to go off road with mine, just like to look down on others I drive by. I can't decide...I think I've only seen one pic of a lifted 2WD on this board. __________________ 69 Chevy C20 (stock & waiting) 69 Datsun Roadster SPL311 (still waiting for resto) 02 Hyundai Elantra GT 00 Ford Expedition 99 Coleman Utah Lake In The Hills, Illinois

08-11-2003, 05:48 AM	#34
ripper78chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, seattle area Posts: 20	lower is more practical for anyone who isnt taking it offroad if you think about it. __________________ Drive it like you stole it. I personally don't think racing a 16 second Honda has the addrenaline rush of watching reruns of the I love Lucy Show. 79 chevy c10 halfton/shortbed stepside (i have fleetside bed as well, cant decide between the two) 350, forged pistons/crank, mickey tompson valve covers, 194 heads, holley 650 carb (single pump), turbo 350 transmition, etc. soon to be dropped about 3-4 inches

08-12-2003, 03:05 AM	#35
chevy69er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakewood,Ca Posts: 69	Lift It! If you using your truck to haul stuff whats the point of lowering it?Lift it!Everyone lowers their 67-72 2WD's. __________________ 1969 C-20,383 stroker,sm465,custom long travel front suspension,4 wheel disc brakes,35" pro comps...mods under way include: 4x4 conversion,and custom bumpers.future mods include: gear vendors od unit,and relocation of fuel cell.

08-12-2003, 08:37 AM	#36
ripper78chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, seattle area Posts: 20	and theres good reason for everyone to be lowering it... not to mention air bags in the rear and you'll be able to have up to 3 times more weight than normal suspension. Depending on what you buy ofcourse... and then if its your thing, you can slam the truck or raise it to a certain degree for speed bumps or w/e.. etc.. __________________ Drive it like you stole it. I personally don't think racing a 16 second Honda has the addrenaline rush of watching reruns of the I love Lucy Show. 79 chevy c10 halfton/shortbed stepside (i have fleetside bed as well, cant decide between the two) 350, forged pistons/crank, mickey tompson valve covers, 194 heads, holley 650 carb (single pump), turbo 350 transmition, etc. soon to be dropped about 3-4 inches

08-13-2003, 04:57 PM	#37
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	If you don't wanna change your tires, I would say leave it the way it is. It looks great and I bet it can haul a ton of crap already. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795



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