Should I lower My Truck? Poll Please. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jorgensensc · 05-18-2004, 11:08 PM

I have been kicking around the idea of lowering the truck a little, maybe a 3" front and a 5" rear and adding some Torque Thrust II wheels. I was thinking maybe give it a little different look. The rest of the truck is stock except for the cut radio hole, speakers in doors, and the under bed fuel tank with sidemarker fill. I will be adding Vintage A.C. this week sometime (already have the system, just looking for the time) with original style vents. Should I just leave it alone? What do y'all think? If anyone could photoshop for me the difference that would be great. Might help me make up my mind. Opinions please!
Shawn

Hutch · 05-18-2004, 11:19 PM

I vote for the change.
You can always put it back the way it was if you get tired of it.
There is always a market for those type of parts.
I like the stance of this truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=104435

Jimmy72custom · 05-18-2004, 11:38 PM

I would leave it at the stock height, but that is the opinion of someone who lives on a dirt road.

grayw0lf · 05-18-2004, 11:43 PM

Personally, I think the fleetside trucks look better dropped then a flareside. Keep it up.

Jeepster376 · 05-19-2004, 12:42 AM

That truck looks so nice the way it is, I wouldn't change a thing.

67shortie · 05-19-2004, 01:26 AM

My vote is to lower it and put the TT2's on it. I just like these trucks down there unless it's a 4X4.

juju808 · 05-19-2004, 09:38 AM

I personally wouldnt lower it... but if you are looking to change something, why not just change the rims? :p

Putter · 05-19-2004, 09:56 AM

I say lower it. The wheels could go either way....keep those or get new ones, but lower it.

kevin from oc · 05-19-2004, 10:52 AM

Lower it classic 4 and 6.......saweeeet

Bowtiefreak · 05-19-2004, 10:58 AM

Yep, lower it with a 4/6 drop IMO. TT2's are always a good choice too.

bigvinnie · 05-19-2004, 11:16 AM

As was stated earlier, you can always go back to what you have now... I'm getting ready to post some never-used Early Classic dropped spindles on the parts board if you decide to do the drop...

**'70_402** · 05-19-2004, 12:23 PM

Don't lower and use the money that you were going to use to drop it and get new wheels and start another project cause that truck is done!! leave it just the way it is!

Slammed67 · 05-19-2004, 01:24 PM

I'd lower it and get some new rims. TT2's are cool but everybody and their brother has them, so go I'd for something different (but go with a 5-spoke wheel).

UltraDresser · 05-19-2004, 01:41 PM

Well Well someone in same dilema as me.... lookin for the same answers ..... mine sits just like that... I could live with it IF there was away to fill the wheel wells alittle better..... Anybody with suggestions? or personal experiance??
BTW that is one sweet lookin ride ... I have same only mines a GMC..... doin all the set ups on new stuff till I do a frame off during the winter.... gives me time to kick around a color as well ...................

70short · 05-19-2004, 02:24 PM

DROP that bad boy!!!!!!!!!!!

boraxman · 05-19-2004, 03:24 PM

Go lower.....

LONGHAIR · 05-19-2004, 04:43 PM

Here is how it could look

dinnut · 05-19-2004, 05:14 PM

first one: has tt2s and is bagged

the second pic: here is a black truck dropped on some sweet boyds also bagged

dont know about that much drop. but i say lower it with some rims

**Palf70Step** · 05-19-2004, 05:27 PM

I am for keeping it as is...RIms maybe, but I think they are sharpest like yours. But I use mine and don't need to drag anything on some of the roads I travel.

**Canadian694x4** · 05-19-2004, 06:06 PM

Just for the record I did vote "Lower and Change Rims".....BUT I think you have a beautiful truck and it looks great as it is too!!!

jorgensensc · 05-19-2004, 07:06 PM

Wow what a response! Thanks Longhair for that great photoshop! Juudging by the polls it looks like most everyone wants the drop and rims. A good point is made about being able to change it back later. i'm going to have to give this some serious thought. I just spent an hour putting on an A.C. compressor and brakets for my vintage system. It should have only taken me about 25 minutes. Stupid bolts and tight tolerance brackets

. Oh well if that is the hardest thing I have to do I will be happy, but if not I'm in for a world of hurt.
Thanks for all the compliments about the truck. I would love to build a replica, only in a fleetside and truly customize it, but unfortunately other toys are in the process or in line first (the wifes '66 Midget, 2 new motorcycles, an old Chris Craft wooden boat) then possibly another truck!
Shawn

CPNEJR · 05-19-2004, 07:18 PM

I voted KEEP IT STOCK!!

Jeremy_5 · 05-19-2004, 07:22 PM

I also say keep it stock.

*dtlilly* · 05-19-2004, 10:05 PM

Slam it till the rockers rub pavement

Glen · 05-19-2004, 11:02 PM

Lower it....but avoid exotic wheel designs like you see on Escalades etc.

Here's my beater.

View Poll Results: To Lower or Not to Lower
Lower and Change Rims.	59	47.20%
Lower and Leave Rims.	25	20.00%
Leave Stock Height and Change Rims.	15	12.00%
Leave Alone Completely You Stupid Fool!	26	20.80%
Voters: 125. You may not vote on this poll

05-18-2004, 11:08 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Should I lower My Truck? Poll Please. I have been kicking around the idea of lowering the truck a little, maybe a 3" front and a 5" rear and adding some Torque Thrust II wheels. I was thinking maybe give it a little different look. The rest of the truck is stock except for the cut radio hole, speakers in doors, and the under bed fuel tank with sidemarker fill. I will be adding Vintage A.C. this week sometime (already have the system, just looking for the time) with original style vents. Should I just leave it alone? What do y'all think? If anyone could photoshop for me the difference that would be great. Might help me make up my mind. Opinions please! Shawn Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-18-2004, 11:19 PM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	I vote for the change. You can always put it back the way it was if you get tired of it. There is always a market for those type of parts. I like the stance of this truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=104435 __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

05-18-2004, 11:43 PM	#4
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Personally, I think the fleetside trucks look better dropped then a flareside. Keep it up. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

05-19-2004, 12:42 AM	#5
Jeepster376 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 269	That truck looks so nice the way it is, I wouldn't change a thing. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 4x4 SWB

05-18-2004, 11:38 PM	#3
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	I would leave it at the stock height, but that is the opinion of someone who lives on a dirt road.

05-19-2004, 01:26 AM	#6
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	My vote is to lower it and put the TT2's on it. I just like these trucks down there unless it's a 4X4. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

05-19-2004, 09:38 AM	#7
juju808 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 141	I personally wouldnt lower it... but if you are looking to change something, why not just change the rims? :p __________________ ...juju...

05-19-2004, 09:56 AM	#8
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I say lower it. The wheels could go either way....keep those or get new ones, but lower it. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-19-2004, 10:52 AM	#9
kevin from oc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: oregoncity,oregon Posts: 129	Lower it classic 4 and 6.......saweeeet

05-19-2004, 10:58 AM	#10
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Yep, lower it with a 4/6 drop IMO. TT2's are always a good choice too. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

05-19-2004, 11:16 AM	#11
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	As was stated earlier, you can always go back to what you have now... I'm getting ready to post some never-used Early Classic dropped spindles on the parts board if you decide to do the drop... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

05-19-2004, 12:23 PM	#12
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Don't lower and use the money that you were going to use to drop it and get new wheels and start another project cause that truck is done!! leave it just the way it is! __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

05-19-2004, 01:24 PM	#13
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I'd lower it and get some new rims. TT2's are cool but everybody and their brother has them, so go I'd for something different (but go with a 5-spoke wheel). __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

05-19-2004, 01:41 PM	#14
UltraDresser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Grayling, Michigan Posts: 34	Well Well someone in same dilema as me.... lookin for the same answers ..... mine sits just like that... I could live with it IF there was away to fill the wheel wells alittle better..... Anybody with suggestions? or personal experiance?? BTW that is one sweet lookin ride ... I have same only mines a GMC..... doin all the set ups on new stuff till I do a frame off during the winter.... gives me time to kick around a color as well ...................



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05-19-2004, 02:24 PM	#15
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	DROP that bad boy!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

05-19-2004, 03:24 PM	#16
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Go lower..... __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

05-19-2004, 04:43 PM	#17
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Here is how it could look Attached Images

05-19-2004, 05:14 PM	#18
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	first one: has tt2s and is bagged the second pic: here is a black truck dropped on some sweet boyds also bagged dont know about that much drop. but i say lower it with some rims Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

05-19-2004, 05:27 PM	#19
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,085	I am for keeping it as is...RIms maybe, but I think they are sharpest like yours. But I use mine and don't need to drag anything on some of the roads I travel. __________________ 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!

05-19-2004, 06:06 PM	#20
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Just for the record I did vote "Lower and Change Rims".....BUT I think you have a beautiful truck and it looks great as it is too!!! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

05-19-2004, 07:06 PM	#21
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Wow what a response! Thanks Longhair for that great photoshop! Juudging by the polls it looks like most everyone wants the drop and rims. A good point is made about being able to change it back later. i'm going to have to give this some serious thought. I just spent an hour putting on an A.C. compressor and brakets for my vintage system. It should have only taken me about 25 minutes. Stupid bolts and tight tolerance brackets. Oh well if that is the hardest thing I have to do I will be happy, but if not I'm in for a world of hurt. Thanks for all the compliments about the truck. I would love to build a replica, only in a fleetside and truly customize it, but unfortunately other toys are in the process or in line first (the wifes '66 Midget, 2 new motorcycles, an old Chris Craft wooden boat) then possibly another truck! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-19-2004, 07:18 PM	#22
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	I voted KEEP IT STOCK!! __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

05-19-2004, 07:22 PM	#23
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	I also say keep it stock. __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

05-19-2004, 10:05 PM	#24
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Slam it till the rockers rub pavement Last edited by dtlilly; 05-19-2004 at 10:06 PM. Reason: typo

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05-19-2004, 11:02 PM	#25
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	Lower it....but avoid exotic wheel designs like you see on Escalades etc. Here's my beater.