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**med.bronze** · 06-11-2012, 11:05 PM

after 5 weeks of Fridays and Saturdays I finally got my favorite '71 road worthy after sitting in my back field for 6 years. This included a Tuff Country 2" lift kit with 3" springs in back, BFG mud-terrain 33x10.50x15's on powder coated 6" wheels and stock hubcaps. I also completely rebuilt and/or refurbished the clutch linkage and replaced all the rotted firewall grommets and seals and rebuilt the heater core box. No more unwanted stinky hot air thru the firewall! I also installed Inline Tube stainless extended brake hoses. Here are some of the before and afters.

rsavage · 06-11-2012, 11:10 PM

Sitting tough. Looks good.

BLAZERMAN · 06-11-2012, 11:16 PM

Thats a Big impovement! I like it!!

**med.bronze** · 06-11-2012, 11:29 PM

Thanks guys. Now on to fixing all the leaks!

50bomb · 06-11-2012, 11:14 PM

^I agree it looks tough and awesome. GOOD JOB!

VA72C10 · 06-11-2012, 11:36 PM

with the others... Nice upgrade! That's the awesome thing about these trucks....to me they look great stock, lifted, lowered, and slammed!

hjewell2 · 06-12-2012, 07:04 AM

Looks very good. love the color MED BRONZE.

manimal · 06-12-2012, 09:40 AM

Looks great!

dan42 · 06-12-2012, 09:58 AM

Very nice, I love long bed 4 wheel drives. Cool stock color, too.
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black_sheep454 · 06-12-2012, 10:16 AM

Looks 10 times better. Nice job
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BB72CHEVKT · 06-12-2012, 10:55 AM

nice

big_al_71 · 06-12-2012, 12:10 PM

Very nice indeed!!!!

chevy72blu · 06-12-2012, 12:24 PM

Truck looks MEAN!! Huge improvement!

Congrats on getting her back on the road after sitting as long as mine has. I'm channeling your motivation

ole dollor · 06-12-2012, 07:28 PM

looking good....i like it....sweet truck...

slikside · 06-12-2012, 09:40 PM

Good look. Nice job!

**med.bronze** · 06-12-2012, 10:50 PM

thanks again guys, here's a few more before and afters...

s_nova69 · 06-12-2012, 10:54 PM

That is very nice. I am building one that will have the same lift and tires/wheel combo. I am very jealous. I also dig the med bronz.

**med.bronze** · 06-12-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by s_nova69

That is very nice. I am building one that will have the same lift and tires/wheel combo. I am very jealous. I also dig the med bronz.

I was lucky to find a tire shop that would put those tires on those skinny wheels. Alot of places wouldn't do it.

**jocko** · 06-12-2012, 11:36 PM

those wheels make the truck! Awesome choice, you just can't beat steelies and stock caps on a 4x4 (ok, on ANYthing

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**special-K** · 06-13-2012, 05:55 AM

Perfect!

tubbedII · 06-13-2012, 11:58 AM

Awesome!!

Sicklajoie · 06-13-2012, 06:00 PM

Looks great! Without the badges you'd think it was a 20 series!

jchav62 · 06-13-2012, 06:08 PM

Nice!! Looks killer...

68panelman · 06-13-2012, 06:13 PM

Super nice, Thats the look i want on my k/5

dhaymaker · 06-13-2012, 06:25 PM

Nice truck! I like the looks and I really like the color. Well done.

06-11-2012, 11:05 PM	#1
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	new shoes and a raise after 5 weeks of Fridays and Saturdays I finally got my favorite '71 road worthy after sitting in my back field for 6 years. This included a Tuff Country 2" lift kit with 3" springs in back, BFG mud-terrain 33x10.50x15's on powder coated 6" wheels and stock hubcaps. I also completely rebuilt and/or refurbished the clutch linkage and replaced all the rotted firewall grommets and seals and rebuilt the heater core box. No more unwanted stinky hot air thru the firewall! I also installed Inline Tube stainless extended brake hoses. Here are some of the before and afters. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

06-11-2012, 11:10 PM	#2
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: new shoes and a raise Sitting tough. Looks good. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

06-11-2012, 11:16 PM	#3
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: new shoes and a raise Thats a Big impovement! I like it!! __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

06-11-2012, 11:29 PM	#4
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: new shoes and a raise Thanks guys. Now on to fixing all the leaks! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

06-11-2012, 11:14 PM	#5
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: new shoes and a raise ^I agree it looks tough and awesome. GOOD JOB! __________________ Stovebolt-It is painted

06-11-2012, 11:36 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: new shoes and a raise with the others... Nice upgrade! That's the awesome thing about these trucks....to me they look great stock, lifted, lowered, and slammed! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-12-2012, 07:04 AM	#7
hjewell2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: mich Posts: 655	Re: new shoes and a raise Looks very good. love the color MED BRONZE.

06-12-2012, 09:40 AM	#8
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: new shoes and a raise Looks great! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

06-12-2012, 09:58 AM	#9
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: new shoes and a raise Very nice, I love long bed 4 wheel drives. Cool stock color, too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-12-2012, 10:16 AM	#10
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: new shoes and a raise Looks 10 times better. Nice job Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

06-12-2012, 10:55 AM	#11
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: new shoes and a raise nice __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-12-2012, 12:10 PM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: new shoes and a raise 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

06-12-2012, 12:24 PM	#13
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: new shoes and a raise Truck looks MEAN!! Huge improvement! Congrats on getting her back on the road after sitting as long as mine has. I'm channeling your motivation

06-12-2012, 07:28 PM	#14
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: new shoes and a raise looking good....i like it....sweet truck...

06-12-2012, 09:40 PM	#15
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,172	Re: new shoes and a raise Good look. Nice job!



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06-12-2012, 10:50 PM	#16
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: new shoes and a raise thanks again guys, here's a few more before and afters... Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

06-12-2012, 10:54 PM	#17
s_nova69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: slc, ut Posts: 318	Re: new shoes and a raise That is very nice. I am building one that will have the same lift and tires/wheel combo. I am very jealous. I also dig the med bronz. __________________ Phil '70 Longhorn 421 700r4 tach 4 wheel disc hydroboost daily driver '72 short super build 4wd '72 Suburban LT4 coming soon!!

06-12-2012, 11:36 PM	#19
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: new shoes and a raise those wheels make the truck! Awesome choice, you just can't beat steelies and stock caps on a 4x4 (ok, on ANYthing )

06-13-2012, 05:55 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: new shoes and a raise Perfect! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-13-2012, 11:58 AM	#21
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: new shoes and a raise Awesome!! __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

06-13-2012, 06:00 PM	#22
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,496	Re: new shoes and a raise Looks great! Without the badges you'd think it was a 20 series! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

06-13-2012, 06:08 PM	#23
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: new shoes and a raise Nice!! Looks killer... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-13-2012, 06:13 PM	#24
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: new shoes and a raise Super nice, Thats the look i want on my k/5

06-13-2012, 06:25 PM	#25
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: new shoes and a raise Nice truck! I like the looks and I really like the color. Well done. __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

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