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68Stepbed · 04-26-2006, 12:33 PM

I got new tires for my 68 stepper a few days ago. 255/60/15 front, 275/60/15 rear BFG Radial T/A's.

Now I just need to lower it.

**Palf70Step** · 04-26-2006, 12:42 PM

Nice!

I like your stance as is.

roughedup72 · 04-26-2006, 12:46 PM

looks great, I kinda wish I would of gone with a 60 series tire on mine. oh well, maybe next time.

thecatseye66 · 04-26-2006, 12:58 PM

Wow! Those look great on that beautiful truck!!

Is that the dreaded "foggy window corners" syndrome I see?

1LoC10 · 04-26-2006, 01:04 PM

very nice truck...looks great

JRB · 04-26-2006, 01:05 PM

Nice truck, it looks great just the way it is. I lowered my 69 and I am looking at putting some 18in panthers on my rig. After seeing yours black I am almost thinking about keeping mine black. How are you going to lower yours?
JRB

thejoker · 04-26-2006, 01:15 PM

I've always used your truck to imagine my final product. Only difference would be lowered as you mentioned you may be doing. That's one beautiful truck! I think lowering would only add to it's beauty, only not too much, maybe the 2.5"x4"

You know you're not too far for a trip to Jackson next weekend!

JKR

Zumo · 04-26-2006, 01:18 PM

How much did they run you if you don't mind?

torquepower · 04-26-2006, 01:18 PM

I love the look of your truck and wish that my sstep is as nice as yours one day.

Alvin · 04-26-2006, 03:28 PM

Slow day at work.

This oughta do

boraxman · 04-26-2006, 03:31 PM

Baby's lookin good

dallas71 · 04-26-2006, 03:32 PM

i lkie the 1st stance pic better than lowered....jmo

71chevytruckguy · 04-26-2006, 04:08 PM

sweet truck!! gotta love these things is black. i think the lowered looks better, the tires fill out the wheel well perfect. looks awesome either way. chris.

68shortstep · 04-26-2006, 04:18 PM

Wish mine was that slick-looking. I'm jealous. Maybe someday. CONGRATULATIONS !!!

70short · 04-26-2006, 04:24 PM

That looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary

oj70chevy · 04-26-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice!

I like your stance as is.

I agree!

1LoC10 · 04-26-2006, 04:37 PM

Or something like this

68Stepbed · 04-27-2006, 08:40 AM

Thanks for all the replies.

I have a 1"front/2"rear drop now. I'm thinking of using spindles and 4" rear springs to give me a 3.5/4 drop. I love steppers with a little rake to em. Alvin's chop is about what I want. Thanks, Alvin!

I may start restoring it this winter. I don't think I'm gonna go back black. I'm thinking of using Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat from the new Dodge trucks. Everyone thinks I'm nuts changing the color, but they don't have to clean it. I've had the truck 6 yrs. now, and it's always been black. I'm ready for a change. I want to brighten it up.

Zumo, they set me back about $400.

Joker, I'd love to make it to chikenwings cookout, but I'll be going to Maggie Valley.

thejoker · 04-27-2006, 08:51 AM

Oh well. Maybe next year.

JKR

Alvin · 04-27-2006, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Alvin's chop is about what I want. Thanks, Alvin!

No problem. It's been brain-numbingly slow at work lately so I thought I'd take a few minutes and see if it was possible to make that truck look any better. I think lowering it is about all it needs. The color change is a good idea. To me the 67-68's look great in blue. And blue won't get dirty before you're done washing it!

HeavyD · 04-27-2006, 01:15 PM

If you want a medium shade, the new Toyota trucks have a bright blue that looks great.

cwilkie · 04-27-2006, 04:41 PM

How do you get the rear white "CHEVROLET" letters on the tail gate? Are there templates or decals or is it up to the body man's skills?

Chance

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-27-2006, 10:32 PM

New shoes look good..

68Stepbed · 04-28-2006, 11:36 AM

The letters were painted silver when I got it. Most truck parts suppliers sell sticker sets in white, red and chrome. I have a set of chrome letters somewhere.

1969 C/K CST · 04-28-2006, 02:07 PM

Lookin' good. Getting ready for Maggie Valley?

04-26-2006, 12:33 PM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Baby's got new shoes I got new tires for my 68 stepper a few days ago. 255/60/15 front, 275/60/15 rear BFG Radial T/A's. Now I just need to lower it. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:32 PM.

04-26-2006, 12:42 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Re: Baby's got new shoes Nice! I like your stance as is. __________________ 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!

04-26-2006, 12:46 PM	#3
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Baby's got new shoes looks great, I kinda wish I would of gone with a 60 series tire on mine. oh well, maybe next time. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

04-26-2006, 12:58 PM	#4
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Re: Baby's got new shoes Wow! Those look great on that beautiful truck!! Is that the dreaded "foggy window corners" syndrome I see? __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

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04-26-2006, 01:05 PM	#6
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Baby's got new shoes Nice truck, it looks great just the way it is. I lowered my 69 and I am looking at putting some 18in panthers on my rig. After seeing yours black I am almost thinking about keeping mine black. How are you going to lower yours? JRB

04-26-2006, 01:15 PM	#7
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Baby's got new shoes I've always used your truck to imagine my final product. Only difference would be lowered as you mentioned you may be doing. That's one beautiful truck! I think lowering would only add to it's beauty, only not too much, maybe the 2.5"x4" You know you're not too far for a trip to Jackson next weekend! JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

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04-26-2006, 01:18 PM	#9
torquepower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mission, BC Canada Posts: 31	Re: Baby's got new shoes I love the look of your truck and wish that my sstep is as nice as yours one day. __________________ 71 GMC 3500 Longhorn 454 72 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 69 C20 Longbox fleetside 305 68 C10 Shortbox Stepside 250 94 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 350 88 GMC K1500

04-26-2006, 03:28 PM	#10
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04-26-2006, 03:32 PM	#12
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04-26-2006, 04:08 PM	#13
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: Baby's got new shoes sweet truck!! gotta love these things is black. i think the lowered looks better, the tires fill out the wheel well perfect. looks awesome either way. chris. __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's

04-26-2006, 04:18 PM	#14
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Baby's got new shoes Wish mine was that slick-looking. I'm jealous. Maybe someday. CONGRATULATIONS !!!

04-26-2006, 04:24 PM	#15
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04-26-2006, 04:37 PM	#17
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Baby's got new shoes Or something like this Attached Images __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-27-2006, 08:40 AM	#18
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Baby's got new shoes Thanks for all the replies. I have a 1"front/2"rear drop now. I'm thinking of using spindles and 4" rear springs to give me a 3.5/4 drop. I love steppers with a little rake to em. Alvin's chop is about what I want. Thanks, Alvin! I may start restoring it this winter. I don't think I'm gonna go back black. I'm thinking of using Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat from the new Dodge trucks. Everyone thinks I'm nuts changing the color, but they don't have to clean it. I've had the truck 6 yrs. now, and it's always been black. I'm ready for a change. I want to brighten it up. Zumo, they set me back about $400. Joker, I'd love to make it to chikenwings cookout, but I'll be going to Maggie Valley. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

04-27-2006, 08:51 AM	#19
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Baby's got new shoes Oh well. Maybe next year. JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

04-27-2006, 01:15 PM	#21
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04-27-2006, 04:41 PM	#22
cwilkie Chance Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Belcourt ,ND, USA Posts: 750	Re: Baby's got new shoes How do you get the rear white "CHEVROLET" letters on the tail gate? Are there templates or decals or is it up to the body man's skills? Chance __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400

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04-28-2006, 11:36 AM	#24
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Baby's got new shoes The letters were painted silver when I got it. Most truck parts suppliers sell sticker sets in white, red and chrome. I have a set of chrome letters somewhere. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

04-28-2006, 02:07 PM	#25
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