New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jrdv · 05-02-2012, 11:01 PM

I put a ECE 4/6 drop and some new Showwheel Streeters from Street3285 ( Great guy to deal with)!
I have been stuck in the 80's for 25 years and decided to join the 2000 crowd.

The first is a before pic. I have had the truck since 1989 and it has looked exactly the same since being painted in 1991.

Specs are 20x10 with 295/45/20 proxes and the front are 18x8 with 255/45/18 proxes. I know the sidewall is a little tall for most, but the last pictures will show why!

LEX · 05-02-2012, 11:04 PM

Nice!
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jrdv · 05-02-2012, 11:04 PM

10 miles of dirt road is why I can't have anything nice. It is also why I have the taller tires!

BlazinC5 · 05-03-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jrdv

10 miles of dirt road is why I can't have anything nice. It is also why I have the taller tires!

I know what ya mean, I grew up on 10 miles of dirt road.

Of course, when I lived out there, I never had anything that you could tell the difference between the oxidation and the dust on the paint. The truck looks great reguardless. I was also curious if you could tell me what mirrors and single peice gless set you have on that too. They look pretty clean and I am trying to get some idea's for my Blazer.

jrdv · 05-03-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

Very Nice!
Nice new look.

Appreciated!

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

I like the look of the taller tire.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

You can't have anything nice....except that sweet Big Block short fleet!

Only one thing.....it is a small block 400. I put the emblems on after putting the motor in!

It isn't a total lie!

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Originally Posted by Racie

Nice look thats the same set up I'm running as well...ride is good also

Good choice!

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

very nice indeed!!!

This is all your fault!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by ArkGL01

how is the ride? doing the same kit on my truck...

I've only driven it about 50 miles home, but it seems to be a little stiff in the back. I'm sure it will soften up with more miles! It handles pretty good!

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Originally Posted by Street3285

What a difference, and looks great! Nice stance and I like the taller tires, it fills up the fender wells.
I am glad I went with the taller tires!

Your truck will have to go in our gallery when we get it finished & uploaded to the site.

I will get it waxed and polished soon and send you some better pics!

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Originally Posted by franky69c10

Looks real good bro if u don't mind what did they run you ?
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Street3285 had a special on them last month. About 800 shipped! Travis is a great guy to deal with!

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Originally Posted by sacto67

Looks great, what brand wheels are those. I just picked up some 20" coys for my 68 that look exactly like those.

Showheels Streeters.

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Originally Posted by slikside

"yeah I'm chillin on a dirt road

laid back swervin like a george jones

smoke rollin out the window

an ice cold beer sittin in the console...."

The prceeding message was neither an endorsement nor promotion for the use of tobacco or alcohol while driving, or at any other time.

Sounds good to me!

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Originally Posted by almstlo

love the wheels

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by BlazinC5

I know what ya mean, I grew up on 10 miles of dirt road.

Of course, when I lived out there, I never had anything that you could tell the difference between the oxidation and the dust on the paint. The truck looks great reguardless. I was also curious if you could tell me what mirrors and single peice gless set you have on that too. They look pretty clean and I am trying to get some idea's for my Blazer.

I love peace and quiet!
I did the mirror and glass change in 1991. The mirrors were for an 88+ chev truck (aftermarket) and we made a plate to bolt them to. I worked in a glass shop at the time....the glass is laminated with tint inbetween the glass. We made a template and custom cut the glass. Unfortunately the power window motors are getting worn out now![

jmking9 · 05-02-2012, 11:06 PM

Looks great!

AirSpeed · 05-02-2012, 11:12 PM

Those look great! I hope the dirt road isn't your driveway, it would be a drag to dirty those beauties up! If it is you should park it by the hiway and ride your bike out there!
Very nice!
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jrdv · 05-02-2012, 11:17 PM

Thanks guys for all the complements!

And yes....my driveway is ten miles of caliche road!

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Those look great! I hope the dirt road isn't your driveway, it would be a drag to dirty those beauties up! If it is you should park it by the hiway and ride your bike out there!
Very nice!
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**N2TRUX** · 05-04-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jrdv

Thanks guys for all the complements!

And yes....my driveway is ten miles of caliche road!

You really do live ten miles west of nowhere..

gearys 5600 · 05-02-2012, 11:13 PM

BIG difference !! Looks good.

jsbgump · 05-02-2012, 11:20 PM

Looks good

Hotrob72 · 05-02-2012, 11:49 PM

Lookin' great!

stomper · 05-02-2012, 11:53 PM

Nice! I often wish I lived at the end of a looong dirt road.
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LakeAnna · 05-03-2012, 02:26 AM

That made a huge difference... looking good!

sanford66 · 05-03-2012, 02:49 AM

Nice, those wheels and tires fit perfect! The gravel road dust washes right off, i know, small price to pay for the piece and quiet! Looks great! Joseph

VA72C10 · 05-03-2012, 04:09 AM

Very nice! Love the new look!

JWall · 05-03-2012, 08:12 AM

Very Nice!
Nice new look.

duallyjams · 05-03-2012, 08:22 AM

I like the look of the taller tire.

**RenoKeene** · 05-03-2012, 08:35 AM

You can't have anything nice....except that sweet Big Block short fleet!

original-71 · 05-03-2012, 09:29 AM

nice

Racie · 05-03-2012, 10:07 AM

Nice look thats the same set up I'm running as well...ride is good also

OC 72 · 05-03-2012, 10:32 AM

Big difference...very nice!

big_al_71 · 05-03-2012, 11:22 AM

very nice indeed!!!

ArkGL01 · 05-03-2012, 11:52 AM

how is the ride? doing the same kit on my truck...

Del72Chevy · 05-03-2012, 12:01 PM

what is the backspacing on those wheels the rear looks great with that deep lip

05-02-2012, 11:01 PM	#1
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! I put a ECE 4/6 drop and some new Showwheel Streeters from Street3285 ( Great guy to deal with)! I have been stuck in the 80's for 25 years and decided to join the 2000 crowd. The first is a before pic. I have had the truck since 1989 and it has looked exactly the same since being painted in 1991. Specs are 20x10 with 295/45/20 proxes and the front are 18x8 with 255/45/18 proxes. I know the sidewall is a little tall for most, but the last pictures will show why! Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704 Last edited by jrdv; 05-02-2012 at 11:39 PM.

05-02-2012, 11:04 PM	#2
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! Nice! Posted via Mobile Device

05-02-2012, 11:04 PM	#3
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! 10 miles of dirt road is why I can't have anything nice. It is also why I have the taller tires! Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

05-02-2012, 11:06 PM	#6
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AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! Those look great! I hope the dirt road isn't your driveway, it would be a drag to dirty those beauties up! If it is you should park it by the hiway and ride your bike out there! Very nice! Posted via Mobile Device

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gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! BIG difference !! Looks good. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

05-02-2012, 11:20 PM	#11
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05-02-2012, 11:49 PM	#12
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! Lookin' great! __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

05-02-2012, 11:53 PM	#13
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! Nice! I often wish I lived at the end of a looong dirt road. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

05-03-2012, 02:26 AM	#14
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05-03-2012, 02:49 AM	#15
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! Nice, those wheels and tires fit perfect! The gravel road dust washes right off, i know, small price to pay for the piece and quiet! Looks great! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

05-03-2012, 04:09 AM	#16
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05-03-2012, 08:12 AM	#17
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05-03-2012, 08:22 AM	#18
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! I like the look of the taller tire. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

05-03-2012, 08:35 AM	#19
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! You can't have anything nice....except that sweet Big Block short fleet! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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05-03-2012, 09:29 AM	#20
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! nice __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

05-03-2012, 10:07 AM	#21
Racie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 328	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! Nice look thats the same set up I'm running as well...ride is good also

05-03-2012, 10:32 AM	#22
OC 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 361	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! Big difference...very nice!

05-03-2012, 11:22 AM	#23
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! very nice indeed!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-03-2012, 11:52 AM	#24
ArkGL01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nlr Arkansas Posts: 254	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! how is the ride? doing the same kit on my truck... __________________ really clean 72! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=531183[/url] also 1972 2wd blaze.

05-03-2012, 12:01 PM	#25
Del72Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Claymont DE Posts: 225	Re: New Drop...New Wheels and Tires! what is the backspacing on those wheels the rear looks great with that deep lip

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