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**Boog** · 05-17-2020, 02:25 PM

It looks like you could have occasional tire rub with as little as 2" lowering without clearancing the bed's edge. Not a big deal though. Lower profile tires maybe?

**jocko** · 05-17-2020, 04:52 PM

Eric, have you considered just leveling it? i.e. by installing a D60 4x4 front axle perhaps?

**Chevyland** · 05-17-2020, 08:46 PM

If anything
I want the back end down
Not the front end up
The rear tires are inboard of the bed
So there isn’t a clearance issue

**Chevyland** · 05-17-2020, 08:49 PM

We’ll see
The stance is pretty good already

2 white trucks for comparison

**DeadheadNM** · 05-17-2020, 08:53 PM

Stance looks perfect as is imo. Needs different mirrors. West Coast Sr or Camper mirrors (painted).

**Sheepdip** · 05-17-2020, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyland

If anything
I want the back end down
Not the front end up
The rear tires are inboard of the bed
So there isn’t a clearance issue

I think it's perfect just like it is! I wouldn't touch it suspension wise.

OldCreek · 05-17-2020, 09:09 PM

How about longer rear shackles and a shim for the axle to keep the pinion correct?

Looking good, Btw.

**davischevy** · 05-17-2020, 11:24 PM

J P Williams Motor Company. A used car lot, still in business. They are a trailer dealer now. We just bought a trailer from them. I walk over there from our shop on occasion. J P is long gone, but his son, John Ronald owns the place now. I have coffee with him on a regular basis. John Ronald had this truck 32 years. He sold It last year.

**Chevyland** · 05-18-2020, 07:45 PM

The mirrors are definitely a conundrum
15 holes on the passenger side already
The driver side has 16

I contemplated putting these on
The patina is perfect
I can use 1 of the existing holes
And
It is a small flatbed 7’x8’
So
They are wide enough

**jimer1964** · 05-18-2020, 07:49 PM

Nice flat bed! love the wall art!

**Chevyland** · 05-18-2020, 07:52 PM

A friend shot me a pic of what he has
I may grab them and see what they look like
They just seem too large ??
However, I believe they are originals

**Chevyland** · 05-18-2020, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimer1964

Nice flat bed! love the wall art!

Thanks

**57taskforce** · 05-18-2020, 08:10 PM

I think I would change the steering wheel to a correct 69-72 wheel. Otherwise I think that’s a great truck as is.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-18-2020, 08:33 PM

Those are correct mirrors. Big mirrors for a one ton - I say bring it on. Tyler is spot on too. Oem wheel w a vinyl isotoner cover on it. The brush guard plus the camping mirrors would really change it up. Business stencil on the door too

**davischevy** · 05-18-2020, 09:14 PM

Address that radio antenna please.

I like what's happening with it so far. It needs those big mirrors.

**Chevyland** · 05-18-2020, 09:37 PM

Ok ok
I’ll go get the big mirrors
Won’t lower it
And
Will look for a different antenna

**Chevyland** · 05-18-2020, 09:45 PM

I already have the steering wheel
Might even have another one I can steal the wrap from
Never knew
It was called a ‘vinyl isotoner cover’
But
Hey
I had to

these too

Before knowing I had one

**DeadheadNM** · 05-18-2020, 09:46 PM

Lol I couldn’t think of a better way to describe the cover..

**Sheepdip** · 05-18-2020, 09:56 PM

Ok ok
I’ll go get the big mirrors ………………….Check

Won’t lower it...………………………………….Check

And
Will look for a different antenna...…….And Double Check

**Sheepdip** · 05-18-2020, 10:01 PM

Hey.... I had one of those Saddle Blanket seat covers that I put in my brand new 1975 Chevy SWB 4x4, I sold it 10 years later and the bench seat still looked brand spank'n new.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-18-2020, 10:05 PM

Unity spotlight?

**davischevy** · 05-18-2020, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Unity spotlight?

That reminds me, I need to change the switch in the one on my Longhorn.

**Chevyland** · 05-18-2020, 10:13 PM

!!!

**davischevy** · 05-18-2020, 10:15 PM

That is the steering wheel I used to put on every one of my trucks.

**Boog** · 05-18-2020, 11:16 PM

Well if you don't put air on it at least put a heater core in it before winter.

05-17-2020, 02:25 PM	#51
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,584	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate It looks like you could have occasional tire rub with as little as 2" lowering without clearancing the bed's edge. Not a big deal though. Lower profile tires maybe? __________________ 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

05-17-2020, 04:52 PM	#52
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,985	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Eric, have you considered just leveling it? i.e. by installing a D60 4x4 front axle perhaps?

05-17-2020, 08:46 PM	#53
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,765	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate If anything I want the back end down Not the front end up The rear tires are inboard of the bed So there isn’t a clearance issue Attached Images

05-17-2020, 08:49 PM	#54
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,765	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate We’ll see The stance is pretty good already 2 white trucks for comparison Attached Images

05-17-2020, 08:53 PM	#55
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,471	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Stance looks perfect as is imo. Needs different mirrors. West Coast Sr or Camper mirrors (painted). __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-17-2020, 09:09 PM	#57
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate How about longer rear shackles and a shim for the axle to keep the pinion correct? Looking good, Btw. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

05-17-2020, 11:24 PM	#58
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate J P Williams Motor Company. A used car lot, still in business. They are a trailer dealer now. We just bought a trailer from them. I walk over there from our shop on occasion. J P is long gone, but his son, John Ronald owns the place now. I have coffee with him on a regular basis. John Ronald had this truck 32 years. He sold It last year. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-18-2020, 07:45 PM	#59
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,765	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate The mirrors are definitely a conundrum 15 holes on the passenger side already The driver side has 16 I contemplated putting these on The patina is perfect I can use 1 of the existing holes And It is a small flatbed 7’x8’ So They are wide enough Attached Images

05-18-2020, 07:49 PM	#60
jimer1964 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bowmansville,pa Posts: 1,681	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Nice flat bed! love the wall art!

05-18-2020, 07:52 PM	#61
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,765	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate A friend shot me a pic of what he has I may grab them and see what they look like They just seem too large ?? However, I believe they are originals Attached Images

05-18-2020, 08:10 PM	#63
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,538	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate I think I would change the steering wheel to a correct 69-72 wheel. Otherwise I think that’s a great truck as is. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

05-18-2020, 08:33 PM	#64
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,471	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Those are correct mirrors. Big mirrors for a one ton - I say bring it on. Tyler is spot on too. Oem wheel w a vinyl isotoner cover on it. The brush guard plus the camping mirrors would really change it up. Business stencil on the door too __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-18-2020, 09:14 PM	#65
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Address that radio antenna please. I like what's happening with it so far. It needs those big mirrors. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-18-2020, 09:37 PM	#66
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,765	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Ok ok I’ll go get the big mirrors Won’t lower it And Will look for a different antenna

05-18-2020, 09:45 PM	#67
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,765	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate I already have the steering wheel Might even have another one I can steal the wrap from Never knew It was called a ‘vinyl isotoner cover’ But Hey I had to these too Before knowing I had one Attached Images



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05-18-2020, 09:46 PM	#68
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,471	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Lol I couldn’t think of a better way to describe the cover.. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-18-2020, 09:56 PM	#69
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,667	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Ok ok I’ll go get the big mirrors ………………….Check Won’t lower it...………………………………….Check And Will look for a different antenna...…….And Double Check

05-18-2020, 10:01 PM	#70
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,667	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Hey.... I had one of those Saddle Blanket seat covers that I put in my brand new 1975 Chevy SWB 4x4, I sold it 10 years later and the bench seat still looked brand spank'n new.

05-18-2020, 10:05 PM	#71
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,471	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Unity spotlight? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-18-2020, 10:13 PM	#73
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,765	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate !!! Attached Images

05-18-2020, 10:15 PM	#74
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,867	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate That is the steering wheel I used to put on every one of my trucks. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-18-2020, 11:16 PM	#75
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,584	Re: 72 - C30 - clean slate Well if you don't put air on it at least put a heater core in it before winter. __________________ 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

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