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N2TRUX 07-22-2010 11:18 PM

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I got a text from a buddy of mine that has a really clean two tone 71. He bought a set of wheels from forum member greens69 and wanted to show me how they looked. He wasn't familiar with posting pics on here so I offered to do it for him.

Here's his truck in it's original form. It's a really clean restored truck that he plans to keep "mostly original".


camjck89 07-22-2010 11:22 PM

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clean is right. very nice

N2TRUX 07-22-2010 11:24 PM

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Here's a sneak peak of his new shoes. They needed a bit of attention, so he is polishing them before he puts them on. Ignore the large wheelwell gap. He is going to close that up before its done.

His plans are to have it ready for a local Rod Run at the end of August. I think its off to a great start.

1stchevy 07-22-2010 11:28 PM

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Nice wheels should look great when he gets them on and lowered.

original-71 07-22-2010 11:29 PM

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thank you ken for the help, look forward to more truck talk and cruises.

N2TRUX 07-22-2010 11:38 PM

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Looking forward to your progress. Keep shining em up.

dougo 07-22-2010 11:47 PM

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Looks nice with the wheels... clean truck!

travlinman 07-22-2010 11:50 PM

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wheels and a drop will make that truck look awsome!! now... wheres more pics of that blue truck in the background?? looks very nice !

LockDoc 07-22-2010 11:57 PM

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Welcome to the board original-71. Looks like you have a nice truck. My daughter lives in Spring so I get down that way every once in a while. Maybe a few of us board members can get together next time I get down there...

LockDoc

tantrumpipeline 07-23-2010 12:17 AM

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Very Nice!! Love the 2 tone with mouldings

original-71 07-23-2010 12:20 AM

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thanks everyone gonna do a 4.5/6 drop wheels are 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in the back INTRO PENTIA tires at the time are 255/35/20 front and 275/35/20 back may go to 255/40/20 and 295/40/20...toyo proxes makes a matching set

SCOTI 07-23-2010 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by original-71 (Post 4102772)
thanks everyone gonna do a 4.5/6 drop wheels are 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in the back INTRO PENTIA tires at the time are 255/35/20 front and 275/35/20 back may go to 255/40/20 and 295/40/20...toyo proxes makes a matching set


Those sizes would definitely work better w/the 4.5/6 drop as well. Looking forward to seeing updates....

breeh 07-23-2010 02:33 AM

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That 67 behind you looks nice too!

72BlckButy 07-23-2010 10:31 AM

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Nice!

Now he needs to just get that attitude adjustment done. 4.5/6" would look good IMO but I'm biased. :D

Zoomin 07-23-2010 10:38 AM

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Super looking Super! How is it equiped? What other changes are you going to make?

Stoney 07-23-2010 11:29 AM

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Nice Truck......I see Smiley's truck in there too.

Cole Trickle 07-23-2010 12:33 PM

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nice truck.....

Personally I dig the stock looking clean trucks dumped on big wheels better than the full on shaved/chopped customs.:metal::)

BB72CHEVKT 07-23-2010 12:53 PM

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Will look sweet.

big_al_71 07-23-2010 02:29 PM

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Nice looking truck but I prefer them with the lowered stance and the new 20's wheels in place....

MVHandy 07-23-2010 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle (Post 4103372)
nice truck.....

Personally I dig the stock looking clean trucks dumped on big wheels better than the full on shaved/chopped customs.:metal::)

I agree, I don't understand the lowered, big wheel short sidewall thing. My love of trucks has at least a little to do with tehir blue collar utility aesthetic. All a matter of taste.

That said with the rally's on there that is one really clean and good looking ride.

original-71 07-23-2010 03:25 PM

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its all stock with a 350 ill put more pics of the interior and under the hood after iam done cleaning all the wheels,hopefully by next weekend. and personally i like both looks but iam more into wheels and and anything low. i think the shine on wheels brings out the paint more and trim on the trucks more than the ralleys. :chevy:

SCOTI 07-23-2010 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by original-71 (Post 4103549)
its all stock with a 350 ill put more pics of the interior and under the hood after iam done cleaning all the wheels,hopefully by next weekend. and personally i like both looks but iam more into wheels and and anything low. i think the shine on wheels brings out the paint more and trim on the trucks more than the ralleys. :chevy:

You'd get my vote if runnin' for president..... :lol:

72BlckButy 07-23-2010 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by original-71 (Post 4102772)
thanks everyone gonna do a 4.5/6 drop wheels are 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in the back INTRO PENTIA tires at the time are 255/35/20 front and 275/35/20 back may go to 255/40/20 and 295/40/20...toyo proxes makes a matching set

That is exactly the setup I am running on my '69. You will not regret it and the Toyo's are a really nice tire.

Here's what you can expect with the 4.5/6 and 20's:

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Nobby 07-23-2010 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 4104146)
That is exactly the setup I am running on my '69. You will not regret it and the Toyo's are a really nice tire.

Here's what you can expect with the 4.5/6 and 20's:

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Damn Nate, that is perfect!

72BlckButy 07-23-2010 11:34 PM

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Thanks Nobby; that means a lot coming from you. :)


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