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JRBECK64 · 02-22-2010, 08:07 PM

My Son and I decided that the rake on this truck was to much so we decided to drop it 2 inches in the back using blocks. I really like the way the tire fills the wheel well now but now the front tire looks to small and its at the stock hight. I think I am going to call it good and not mess with it anymore. What do you think?

JRBECK64

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64GMCHorsepower · 02-22-2010, 08:09 PM

very nice! I would not change a thing.......

What size tires r u running?

badriv455 · 02-22-2010, 08:35 PM

I think it looks great!

northern 85 · 02-22-2010, 08:37 PM

Very nice, i like it!

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-22-2010, 09:14 PM

Beautiful truck. Now, put it back in the garage and never touch it again.

**DPowers** · 02-22-2010, 09:26 PM

Looks good

JRBECK64 · 02-22-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 64GMCHorsepower

very nice! I would not change a thing.......

What size tires r u running?

275/60-15 And thanks for the compliment.

JRBECK64

JRBECK64 · 02-22-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Beautiful truck. Now, put it back in the garage and never touch it again.

Thanks, Its my Sons truck so the part about it setting in the garage is probably not going to happen. I figure in two years we will be revisiting Body Work. Hopefully not but I like to plan for the worst.

JRBECK64

likaroc13 · 02-22-2010, 09:38 PM

i think it looks good...if you dropped the front any, i think you'd be back at the rake issue...i guess you decided against doing the trim to break up the red?

JRBECK64 · 02-22-2010, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

i think it looks good...if you dropped the front any, i think you'd be back at the rake issue...i guess you decided against doing the trim to break up the red?

Im knee deep into Two Restos a 67 Short Fleet and a 69 Long Fleet so you might say that the funds are stretched pretty thin right now. I am heading to Texas to pick up a bed for the 67 Short fleet and two Tail Gates. So the funds are really stretching thin. If my Son wants moldings he had better pony up on the funds to make it happen. Dont get me wrong I would love to see the moldings on it but not through my wallet.

JRBECK64

I agree with the Idea about if I lower the front I will still have a Rake issue. I think its as good as it gets.

Nick's81 · 02-22-2010, 10:28 PM

i agree if your son wants improve ments or goodies make him pay for it hell be more apt to take care of it if it HIS MONEY in the truck

**scotts62** · 02-22-2010, 11:37 PM

Cool looks good! I like the wheels, looks clean

Yeah ill have to agree with nick there^^ that paying for your own stuff makes a difference in how you treat it, especially when you buy your own tires

JRBECK64 · 02-23-2010, 03:29 AM

AMEN Nick's 81,
To give credit to my Son where deserved he did pay for the New Chrome Grill, Seat Upholstered and the Grant Steering Wheel. So he has a little invested. Once the 67 Shortwide and the 69 Long Fleet are done its time to do My Truck. 56 ShortStep Bigwindow (CANT WAIT)!!!!!

JRBECK64

Muleman100 · 02-23-2010, 11:10 AM

I would leave as it is. Very balanced look.

JRBECK64 · 03-19-2010, 07:15 PM

Now that I have it dropped with the older diff and trac bar set up I am having huge problems with my Exhaust out the back. I think I am going to have the exhaust ran out the front of the back wheel so I wont have to worry about clearance problems. The 60 10 Bolt I put in it with 3.08/1 gears is great but because the trac bar pearch attached to the Differential is directly under the Exhaust it leaves maybe 2 inches of travel for the suspention before it hits the exhaust. The pipe thats in there that I want to replace is almost half smashed flat. Looks like I put the pipes out in front of the rear tires or I go back to the original 12 bolt with the 4.11/1 and call it good.

jason65 · 03-20-2010, 10:24 AM

Truck turned out real nice. I think is looks great.

Shaky · 03-20-2010, 03:08 PM

Looks great. Any difference in handling or ride quality?

JRBECK64 · 03-20-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

Looks great. Any difference in handling or ride quality?

Seems to be a little stiffer in the back end but not bad.

JRBECK64

Vernski · 03-20-2010, 07:10 PM

[quote=JRBECK64;3818202]My Son and I decided that the rake on this truck was to much so we decided to drop it 2 inches in the back using blocks. I really like the way the tire fills the wheel well now but now the front tire looks to small and its at the stock hight. I think I am going to call it good and not mess with it anymore. What do you think?

JRBECK64

/QUOTE]

Just a quick question does you Chev have leafs on the rear, otherwise how do you use blocks to lower coils?...Vernski

**Captainfab** · 03-21-2010, 12:42 AM

Vern....the blocks go between the trailing arms and the rear end mounts.

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Originally Posted by Vernski

Just a quick question does you Chev have leafs on the rear, otherwise how do you use blocks to lower coils?...Vernski

JRBECK64 · 03-21-2010, 01:07 AM

[quote=Vernski;3871992]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRBECK64

My Son and I decided that the rake on this truck was to much so we decided to drop it 2 inches in the back using blocks. I really like the way the tire fills the wheel well now but now the front tire looks to small and its at the stock hight. I think I am going to call it good and not mess with it anymore. What do you think?

JRBECK64

/QUOTE]

Just a quick question does you Chev have leafs on the rear, otherwise how do you use blocks to lower coils?...Vernski

Vernski,
The two inch blocks go between the trailing arm and the perch on the Differential. Then I installed the longer U Bolts to make up for the extra two inches of blocks. I actually took this off my 67 which has the same rear suspention as my 64.

JRBECK64

Vernski · 03-21-2010, 01:41 AM

Thanks Cap & JR for the answer Just wondering how it was done w/coil's...Vernski

JRBECK64 · 03-26-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Vern....the blocks go between the trailing arms and the rear end mounts.

Captainfab,
Have a question about the stiffness that I got in the back of the truck now that I have lowered it. If I put shorter springs in the back would that make it ride better? Im sure my Son can live with the ride but for us older guys that like the creature comforts I would perfer the easier ride. Thanks for any info you could give on this.

JRBECK64

bobcostas · 03-26-2010, 01:17 PM

Can you post a shot of the blocks on the truck??
awesome job, man.

JRBECK64 · 03-26-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bobcostas

Can you post a shot of the blocks on the truck??
awesome job, man.

My Son is taking a picture of it and I will post it in a few minutes.
JRBECK64

Thanks for the Compliment

02-22-2010, 08:07 PM	#1
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back My Son and I decided that the rake on this truck was to much so we decided to drop it 2 inches in the back using blocks. I really like the way the tire fills the wheel well now but now the front tire looks to small and its at the stock hight. I think I am going to call it good and not mess with it anymore. What do you think? JRBECK64 Before After

02-22-2010, 08:09 PM	#2
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back very nice! I would not change a thing....... What size tires r u running? __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

02-22-2010, 08:35 PM	#3
badriv455 '67 Chevy C-50 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Monticello, IA Posts: 62	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back I think it looks great! __________________ Bad Riv '67 C50 Flatbed Dump '98 Z71 Ext. Cab

02-22-2010, 08:37 PM	#4
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back Very nice, i like it!

02-22-2010, 09:14 PM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back Beautiful truck. Now, put it back in the garage and never touch it again. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

02-22-2010, 09:26 PM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back Looks good __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-22-2010, 09:38 PM	#9
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back i think it looks good...if you dropped the front any, i think you'd be back at the rake issue...i guess you decided against doing the trim to break up the red?

02-22-2010, 10:28 PM	#11
Nick's81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Medford Or. Posts: 78	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back i agree if your son wants improve ments or goodies make him pay for it hell be more apt to take care of it if it HIS MONEY in the truck

02-22-2010, 11:37 PM	#12
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back Cool looks good! I like the wheels, looks clean Yeah ill have to agree with nick there^^ that paying for your own stuff makes a difference in how you treat it, especially when you buy your own tires __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by scotts62; 02-22-2010 at 11:40 PM.

02-23-2010, 03:29 AM	#13
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back AMEN Nick's 81, To give credit to my Son where deserved he did pay for the New Chrome Grill, Seat Upholstered and the Grant Steering Wheel. So he has a little invested. Once the 67 Shortwide and the 69 Long Fleet are done its time to do My Truck. 56 ShortStep Bigwindow (CANT WAIT)!!!!! JRBECK64

02-23-2010, 11:10 AM	#14
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back I would leave as it is. Very balanced look. __________________ " I never think of the future. It comes soon enough " - Albert Einstein

03-19-2010, 07:15 PM	#15
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back Now that I have it dropped with the older diff and trac bar set up I am having huge problems with my Exhaust out the back. I think I am going to have the exhaust ran out the front of the back wheel so I wont have to worry about clearance problems. The 60 10 Bolt I put in it with 3.08/1 gears is great but because the trac bar pearch attached to the Differential is directly under the Exhaust it leaves maybe 2 inches of travel for the suspention before it hits the exhaust. The pipe thats in there that I want to replace is almost half smashed flat. Looks like I put the pipes out in front of the rear tires or I go back to the original 12 bolt with the 4.11/1 and call it good.

03-20-2010, 10:24 AM	#16
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back Truck turned out real nice. I think is looks great.

03-20-2010, 03:08 PM	#17
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back Looks great. Any difference in handling or ride quality? __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

03-20-2010, 07:10 PM	#19
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back [quote=JRBECK64;3818202]My Son and I decided that the rake on this truck was to much so we decided to drop it 2 inches in the back using blocks. I really like the way the tire fills the wheel well now but now the front tire looks to small and its at the stock hight. I think I am going to call it good and not mess with it anymore. What do you think? JRBECK64 /QUOTE] Just a quick question does you Chev have leafs on the rear, otherwise how do you use blocks to lower coils?...Vernski



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03-21-2010, 01:41 AM	#22
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back Thanks Cap & JR for the answer Just wondering how it was done w/coil's...Vernski

03-26-2010, 01:17 PM	#24
bobcostas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 104	Re: Dropped the 64 2 inches in the back Can you post a shot of the blocks on the truck?? awesome job, man. __________________ '64 Corvair Ragtop '66 C10 Stepside "The oxen may be slow, but the Earth is patient"

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