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joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 01:13 AM

hello,

i found this silver Cheyenne someplace on the internet, not sure where but i found it.

anyways, what im trying to do is pretty much the same deal with the rims on my truck.. but would like to make the stance like this!!!! i photoshopped it to see how it looked. this is the look i have been wanting on my truck.

but on this truck of mine.

if someone could tell me who's truck this is of its its you truck im looking for the rim and tire sizes? im assuming they are 18's in the front and 20's in the rear? am i wrong? maybe thats to big..

please let me know if you guys have any info.

thanks

joel

joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 01:57 AM

ttt

cableguy0 · 03-19-2005, 02:01 AM

why not leave it alone and still have it ride decent and not look like a ghetto mobile? the bologna skin tires will make it ride like it has stone wheels and your truck looks good as it sits

Gary Lee · 03-19-2005, 02:18 AM

Cable guy is sharing some wisdom here... If I WANTED A CAR OR PIMPMOBILE TO GET FUNKY WIT, I would do a pontiac or mommas excursion... to me a truck is supposed to be a truck, not a funky fresh ride........

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 03-19-2005, 02:24 AM

Yeah I agree with everyone else, I don't see why anyone would like to make a beauty of a truck like that look like a pimpmobile, I guess it's the age..

joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 02:20 AM

its going to be lowered for sure.. i know that.. either a 3/6 or a 2/5 drop because i know it has a 3 inch rake from factory and they are orginal size springs.. it sits to high for me. like the lowered look.. not slammed or anything just so the wheels sit at the wheel well hight. and leveled out..

but those rims tempt me.. i really like that look..

would just like to find out who own's that truck.. looks like they left the factory high on it.. and i think with the larger rims on the back will make the rake even worse then it was before the new rims.

thanks

joel

joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 02:23 AM

i love this style of truck.. was never really a truck type of person.. untill i saw these trucks.. love them.. i have never liked the jacked up 4x4 trucks or even the stock stance its just to high for me.

joel

joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 02:25 AM

i dont think that looks like a pimped out unit.. just has a nice stance..

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 03-19-2005, 02:34 AM

Well if I were you I would just lower the truck a little bit and keep the tires, i mean these trucks were not meant to be lowridin trucks with 24" tires, I'm not trying to be a wet towel or anything I was just trying to voice my opinion........

5150 · 03-19-2005, 05:06 AM

C'mon guys he's just may be younger than you guys. Let him mess with his own truck. I happen to like the look he's talking about. I'm not sure I'd go that low on the second pic though. If I was you I'd just drop your truck 2/4, this way you don't mess with the suspension too much and have to spend more money on stuff. You might be surprised and find out that your ralley's look pretty good on it.

Terry Peerson · 03-19-2005, 07:31 AM

I think ANY stance would look good with that truck! I kind of like either the first pic or the stock stance, though (but I'm an old guy). My new Silverado SS has 20" wheels. I thought they looked weird, at first. Now, I think the smaller wheels look weird on the Silverados. I guess it's what you get used to. Yours is definately one of the nicest looking trucks I've seen. I wish my '72 looked that good!! But, with buying the new truck, I can't afford to start the restoration right now. It's always something, you know?

Good Luck!

T

Razor454 · 03-19-2005, 09:39 AM

Hey, nice truck man! My only advice would be create the truck that you like and the style that fits you best...you are the one who has to drive it by the way. The rims on that truck look like 17's in the front and 18" in the rear, but that is only a guess.

MARIOS68PANEL · 03-19-2005, 10:43 AM

I love the knok offs on the old rally`s

cheyenne10 · 03-19-2005, 11:10 AM

To start with you have a very nice looking truck. Looks to be unrestored survivior. I have seen the truck posted too. If I remember right it was posted by Rick or Shawn of Ricks Pickup Parts in AZ. He is a board vendor on here.

see this link for his info. Also search for them on boards, not sure of exact board name but I beleive it is ****************

http://www.****************.com/

Just found a picture of this truck under his 1972 customer trucks link
http://www.****************.com/ct/72.html

Enjoy your truck and do what makes you happy and wallet will allow.

joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 11:47 AM

thanks for the compliments guys.. i will check those links cheyenne10.. im pretty happy with my truck.. have tilt column im redoing right now to throw in once i get it out of storage.

joel

joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 11:48 AM

ok so that picture is on there. and it says it has 18 and 20's on it.. im wondering if i could get 18 and 19" torq thrusters.

joel

barn9 · 03-19-2005, 12:19 PM

I might lower the rear end a little, but in my opinion, you have a damned nice truck the way it is.

68c10owner · 03-19-2005, 12:25 PM

the second pic looks best to me. why don`t you just put airbags in it then you could lower it or raise it to what ever height you want. nice truck by the way.

powell72 · 03-19-2005, 12:32 PM

It's your truck, do what YOU want. Love them or hate them big wheels are going to be around for a while, these trucks don't have to be used as trucks anymore if we don't want them to. They did their time working. The guys are right though, big wheels with little sidewalls ride very rough, but the look is tough to beat.

joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 12:38 PM

i understand the lower pro tires are a rougher right.. but im not looking for something that rids like a cadillac.. i want something that looks amazing.. the rim's arent in the budget at the moment anyways but i am just getting ideas and things that i want to get done.. sometime. need to get the truck painted in the near future before much else.. i might get it lowered down before anything but for now i will just have to dream about it.

haha

joel

*dtlilly* · 03-19-2005, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelboxt

.. sometime. need to get the truck painted in the near future before much else.. joel

What's wrong with the paint as it is? Go back with factory if you have paint issues not seen in the pics.

I agree with some that posted here. I'd want to lower it some too, and put some fresh rims on it. I wouldn't go too extreme (2/4), and save all the old parts in case I'd want to go back to factory when the lowered craze has passed. You have a great looking truck.. keep us posted as to your 'improvements'.

obsesive23 · 03-19-2005, 02:12 PM

You've got a sweet truck. The truck your talking about is amazing looking.

I would go for it! Not every body wants a stock ride, so customize so it stand out. The truck your talking about has me drooling

joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 04:06 PM

obsesive23? what truck? the silver one with the rims? or my olive green 71?

thanks

joel

PLavelle · 03-19-2005, 04:40 PM

I really like the silver one with the rims. I think that look is definitely something you should go for.

joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 04:43 PM

PLavelle, ya i love that silver one for sure.. its got the same look as mine now.. solid colour with the upper and lower trim.. just need the rims.. to me it doesnt look like he lowered it any, but i photoshopped it in the bottom pic and it looks much better id say.

i hope i can do this on my truck, would really be nice.

thanks

joel

03-19-2005, 01:13 AM	#1
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	Looking for some Info on Someones Truck, Pic's!!! hello, i found this silver Cheyenne someplace on the internet, not sure where but i found it. anyways, what im trying to do is pretty much the same deal with the rims on my truck.. but would like to make the stance like this!!!! i photoshopped it to see how it looked. this is the look i have been wanting on my truck. but on this truck of mine. if someone could tell me who's truck this is of its its you truck im looking for the rim and tire sizes? im assuming they are 18's in the front and 20's in the rear? am i wrong? maybe thats to big.. please let me know if you guys have any info. thanks joel __________________ Last edited by joelboxt; 03-19-2005 at 01:18 AM.

03-19-2005, 01:57 AM	#2
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	ttt __________________

03-19-2005, 02:01 AM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	why not leave it alone and still have it ride decent and not look like a ghetto mobile? the bologna skin tires will make it ride like it has stone wheels and your truck looks good as it sits __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-19-2005, 02:24 AM	#5
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	Yeah I agree with everyone else, I don't see why anyone would like to make a beauty of a truck like that look like a pimpmobile, I guess it's the age.. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet C-30 454 1-TON Dooley 1969 CHEVROLET CST-10 PICK-UP Good memories 1999 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. cab 5.7L Good Memories With a quart of oil, and a gallon of gas, she won't let no other car pass!!!. & FOREVER

03-19-2005, 02:20 AM	#6
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	its going to be lowered for sure.. i know that.. either a 3/6 or a 2/5 drop because i know it has a 3 inch rake from factory and they are orginal size springs.. it sits to high for me. like the lowered look.. not slammed or anything just so the wheels sit at the wheel well hight. and leveled out.. but those rims tempt me.. i really like that look.. would just like to find out who own's that truck.. looks like they left the factory high on it.. and i think with the larger rims on the back will make the rake even worse then it was before the new rims. thanks joel __________________

03-19-2005, 02:18 AM	#4
Gary Lee fixer of 72 GMC LWB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 111	Cable guy is sharing some wisdom here... If I WANTED A CAR OR PIMPMOBILE TO GET FUNKY WIT, I would do a pontiac or mommas excursion... to me a truck is supposed to be a truck, not a funky fresh ride........

03-19-2005, 02:23 AM	#7
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	i love this style of truck.. was never really a truck type of person.. untill i saw these trucks.. love them.. i have never liked the jacked up 4x4 trucks or even the stock stance its just to high for me. joel __________________

03-19-2005, 02:25 AM	#8
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	i dont think that looks like a pimped out unit.. just has a nice stance.. __________________

03-19-2005, 02:34 AM	#9
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	Well if I were you I would just lower the truck a little bit and keep the tires, i mean these trucks were not meant to be lowridin trucks with 24" tires, I'm not trying to be a wet towel or anything I was just trying to voice my opinion........ __________________ 1985 Chevrolet C-30 454 1-TON Dooley 1969 CHEVROLET CST-10 PICK-UP Good memories 1999 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. cab 5.7L Good Memories With a quart of oil, and a gallon of gas, she won't let no other car pass!!!. & FOREVER

03-19-2005, 05:06 AM	#10
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	C'mon guys he's just may be younger than you guys. Let him mess with his own truck. I happen to like the look he's talking about. I'm not sure I'd go that low on the second pic though. If I was you I'd just drop your truck 2/4, this way you don't mess with the suspension too much and have to spend more money on stuff. You might be surprised and find out that your ralley's look pretty good on it. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-19-2005, 07:31 AM	#11
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 313	I think ANY stance would look good with that truck! I kind of like either the first pic or the stock stance, though (but I'm an old guy). My new Silverado SS has 20" wheels. I thought they looked weird, at first. Now, I think the smaller wheels look weird on the Silverados. I guess it's what you get used to. Yours is definately one of the nicest looking trucks I've seen. I wish my '72 looked that good!! But, with buying the new truck, I can't afford to start the restoration right now. It's always something, you know? Good Luck! T

03-19-2005, 09:39 AM	#12
Razor454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stokesdale, North Carolina Posts: 341	Hey, nice truck man! My only advice would be create the truck that you like and the style that fits you best...you are the one who has to drive it by the way. The rims on that truck look like 17's in the front and 18" in the rear, but that is only a guess. __________________ 1967 SwB, 454 BB, 4L80E trans, 3.73 eaton posi 1997 C2500 Ext Cab 5.7 Liter 1955 3/4 ton 1st series w/ 235 straight six Sold it

03-19-2005, 10:43 AM	#13
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	I love the knok offs on the old rally`s __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom

03-19-2005, 11:10 AM	#14
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Answer to question To start with you have a very nice looking truck. Looks to be unrestored survivior. I have seen the truck posted too. If I remember right it was posted by Rick or Shawn of Ricks Pickup Parts in AZ. He is a board vendor on here. see this link for his info. Also search for them on boards, not sure of exact board name but I beleive it is ************** http://www.************.com/ Just found a picture of this truck under his 1972 customer trucks link http://www.**************.com/ct/72.html Enjoy your truck and do what makes you happy and wallet will allow. __________________ Bob

03-19-2005, 11:47 AM	#15
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	thanks for the compliments guys.. i will check those links cheyenne10.. im pretty happy with my truck.. have tilt column im redoing right now to throw in once i get it out of storage. joel __________________



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03-19-2005, 11:48 AM	#16
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	ok so that picture is on there. and it says it has 18 and 20's on it.. im wondering if i could get 18 and 19" torq thrusters. joel __________________

03-19-2005, 12:19 PM	#17
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I might lower the rear end a little, but in my opinion, you have a damned nice truck the way it is. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-19-2005, 12:25 PM	#18
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	the second pic looks best to me. why don`t you just put airbags in it then you could lower it or raise it to what ever height you want. nice truck by the way. __________________ Anthony

03-19-2005, 12:32 PM	#19
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	It's your truck, do what YOU want. Love them or hate them big wheels are going to be around for a while, these trucks don't have to be used as trucks anymore if we don't want them to. They did their time working. The guys are right though, big wheels with little sidewalls ride very rough, but the look is tough to beat. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-19-2005, 12:38 PM	#20
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	i understand the lower pro tires are a rougher right.. but im not looking for something that rids like a cadillac.. i want something that looks amazing.. the rim's arent in the budget at the moment anyways but i am just getting ideas and things that i want to get done.. sometime. need to get the truck painted in the near future before much else.. i might get it lowered down before anything but for now i will just have to dream about it. haha joel __________________ Last edited by joelboxt; 03-19-2005 at 12:40 PM.

03-19-2005, 02:12 PM	#22
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	You've got a sweet truck. The truck your talking about is amazing looking. I would go for it! Not every body wants a stock ride, so customize so it stand out. The truck your talking about has me drooling __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

03-19-2005, 04:06 PM	#23
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	obsesive23? what truck? the silver one with the rims? or my olive green 71? thanks joel __________________

03-19-2005, 04:40 PM	#24
PLavelle Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakeville, MA Posts: 154	I really like the silver one with the rims. I think that look is definitely something you should go for. __________________ 1967 Chevy C10 Stepside - Vortech supercharged - Currently for sale

03-19-2005, 04:43 PM	#25
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	PLavelle, ya i love that silver one for sure.. its got the same look as mine now.. solid colour with the upper and lower trim.. just need the rims.. to me it doesnt look like he lowered it any, but i photoshopped it in the bottom pic and it looks much better id say. i hope i can do this on my truck, would really be nice. thanks joel __________________

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