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boatpuller · 03-09-2006, 09:22 PM

hey,just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my posts on tire and wheel combo's and lowering help. ended up going 5 in front and 7 in back.275/55/17 toyos in rear.235/55/17 toyos in front on 8in.wide american racing hopsters turned out great.

82c10 · 03-09-2006, 09:38 PM

100 % improvement

DTerry · 03-09-2006, 09:41 PM

Amazing what a drop and wheel combo does to the truck.

Ziptar · 03-09-2006, 09:50 PM

Nice Job, Although I do like the before picture, it sort of looks like an old AFX Slot Car

bigblock73 · 03-09-2006, 10:06 PM

I love it, excellent job!

phantom dually · 03-09-2006, 10:24 PM

Looks great!!

SCOTI · 03-09-2006, 11:11 PM

Sweeeeeet.

project1971 · 03-09-2006, 11:17 PM

lookin' good!

**N2TRUX** · 03-10-2006, 12:48 AM

Very nice! The difference is amazing...

79BIG10 · 03-10-2006, 01:22 AM

Very nice improvement.

boxrodz · 03-10-2006, 01:51 AM

Looks and sits good.
BTW, is the rear bumper a later model style.

Good job.

Russell · 03-10-2006, 03:29 AM

Very nice!

87 STEPPER · 03-10-2006, 06:29 AM

Looks good,

The rain look the same in both pic's.

Is the weather allways $hitty there ?

boatpuller · 03-10-2006, 12:09 PM

hey,had a few folks ask about the rear bumper,so i'll post a better pic.i don't know what it's off.but a buddy thinks later model suburban.87 stepper wanted to know if the weather's always shi##y?we natives always answer yup.you wouldn't like it here.i'll post a dry pic in august.

los-lowrider · 03-10-2006, 12:16 PM

Congrats, very cool stance. I love it. Keep on progress.

86 GMG · 03-10-2006, 12:24 PM

Man Tht Really Changed The Looks I Like It A Lot And Yea The Bumper Is A Late 80's Burb Or Blazer 87 And Up The Impact Strip Was Put On Around That Time Frame. So How Does The Truck Ride And Handle Know After This Mod?

Jebb1978 · 03-10-2006, 12:48 PM

That is a really sweet truck man! Looks great!

boatpuller · 03-10-2006, 03:44 PM

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QUOTE]Man Tht Really Changed The Looks I Like It A Lot And Yea The Bumper Is A Late 80's Burb Or Blazer 87 And Up The Impact Strip Was Put On Around That Time Frame. So How Does The Truck Ride And Handle Know After This Mod?

truck actually rides better than before.i'm sure it's because of belltech nitro shocks and new coils.took care of the rattles too.had it aligned and goes straight without holding on to wheel.have to get used to driving lowrider again.been awhile.i'm pushin 50 and as one of the original lowrider guys from way back around here.. they ride a little better than heating the springs and then getting 3 or 4 buddies to sit on it for that custom rake.that was old school cool.

Grande Rojo · 03-10-2006, 07:07 PM

That turned out nice!!!!!!!!

boxrodz · 03-15-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

...i'm pushin 50 and as one of the original lowrider guys from way back around here.. they ride a little better than heating the springs and then getting 3 or 4 buddies to sit on it for that custom rake.that was old school cool.

Yeah, a older guy that I know would cruised around with his buddies in a 50s Merc with the springs heated for the old school drop. Back then, the cops would pull them over and cite them if they couldn't drive over a pop can without clearing it. He and his buddies also made sure that the two good hubcaps faced the curbside to add to the look and impress the "bystanders".

Izzy · 03-10-2006, 08:01 PM

Looks great, the Hopster is a great looking wheel.

84 400 · 03-11-2006, 02:22 AM

stock paint and wheels + drop = sweet look man
love it

84 400 · 03-11-2006, 02:23 AM

also what u running for an exhaust system??

boatpuller · 03-11-2006, 07:25 PM

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also what u running for an exhaust system??

hey,got a 2.5 custom made dual 40 series flowmaster system that had to be whacked when we dropped it,probably just dump it behind rear axle,had to cut it at mufflers it hit on shocks.

**Palf70Step** · 03-12-2006, 11:11 AM

Remarkable improvement.

03-09-2006, 09:22 PM	#1
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	before and after (pics) hey,just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my posts on tire and wheel combo's and lowering help. ended up going 5 in front and 7 in back.275/55/17 toyos in rear.235/55/17 toyos in front on 8in.wide american racing hopsters turned out great. Attached Images

03-09-2006, 09:38 PM	#2
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: before and after (pics) 100 % improvement __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

03-09-2006, 09:41 PM	#3
DTerry '70 GMC C-25 LWB Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 273	Re: before and after (pics) Amazing what a drop and wheel combo does to the truck. __________________ 1970 GMC C-25 LWB (middle of frame up) 5-7 drop with 3in drop spindles, flip kit with blocks and still keeping the 3/4 ton. Shaved drip rails and marker lights, rear roll pan, cowl induction hood. 1987 Camaro z28 350, vortec 305 heads. 10:1 comp, t5 trans. Street terrrorizer. 1988 Monte Carlo (Super Stock ashpalt race car) My Truck

03-09-2006, 09:50 PM	#4
Ziptar Diesel Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Beyond The Sun. Posts: 144	Re: before and after (pics) Nice Job, Although I do like the before picture, it sort of looks like an old AFX Slot Car __________________ 1979 C-10 Silverado w/ Olds 5.7L Diesel

03-09-2006, 10:06 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: before and after (pics) I love it, excellent job! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-09-2006, 10:24 PM	#6
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03-09-2006, 11:11 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,939	Re: before and after (pics) Sweeeeeet. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-09-2006, 11:17 PM	#8
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: before and after (pics) lookin' good! __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

03-10-2006, 12:48 AM	#9
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03-10-2006, 01:22 AM	#10
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: before and after (pics) Very nice improvement. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-10-2006, 01:51 AM	#11
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: before and after (pics) Looks and sits good. BTW, is the rear bumper a later model style. Good job. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

03-10-2006, 03:29 AM	#12
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: before and after (pics) Very nice! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-10-2006, 06:29 AM	#13
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: before and after (pics) Looks good, The rain look the same in both pic's. Is the weather allways $hitty there ? __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

03-10-2006, 12:09 PM	#14
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: before and after (pics) hey,had a few folks ask about the rear bumper,so i'll post a better pic.i don't know what it's off.but a buddy thinks later model suburban.87 stepper wanted to know if the weather's always shi##y?we natives always answer yup.you wouldn't like it here.i'll post a dry pic in august. Attached Images

03-10-2006, 12:16 PM	#15
los-lowrider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany, Krefeld Posts: 180	Re: before and after (pics) Congrats, very cool stance. I love it. Keep on progress. __________________ Best Regards from Germany! *www.los-lowrider.com*



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03-10-2006, 12:24 PM	#16
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	Re: before and after (pics) Man Tht Really Changed The Looks I Like It A Lot And Yea The Bumper Is A Late 80's Burb Or Blazer 87 And Up The Impact Strip Was Put On Around That Time Frame. So How Does The Truck Ride And Handle Know After This Mod? __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

03-10-2006, 12:48 PM	#17
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: before and after (pics) That is a really sweet truck man! Looks great! __________________ 1959 GMC project

03-10-2006, 07:07 PM	#19
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: before and after (pics) That turned out nice!!!!!!!! __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

03-10-2006, 08:01 PM	#21
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Re: before and after (pics) Looks great, the Hopster is a great looking wheel.

03-11-2006, 02:22 AM	#22
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: before and after (pics) stock paint and wheels + drop = sweet look man love it __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-11-2006, 02:23 AM	#23
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: before and after (pics) also what u running for an exhaust system?? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-12-2006, 11:11 AM	#25
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: before and after (pics) Remarkable improvement. __________________ 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!

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