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**N2TRUX** · 07-22-2010, 11:18 PM

I got a text from a buddy of mine that has a really clean two tone 71. He bought a set of wheels from forum member greens69 and wanted to show me how they looked. He wasn't familiar with posting pics on here so I offered to do it for him.

Here's his truck in it's original form. It's a really clean restored truck that he plans to keep "mostly original".

camjck89 · 07-22-2010, 11:22 PM

clean is right. very nice

**N2TRUX** · 07-22-2010, 11:24 PM

Here's a sneak peak of his new shoes. They needed a bit of attention, so he is polishing them before he puts them on. Ignore the large wheelwell gap. He is going to close that up before its done.

His plans are to have it ready for a local Rod Run at the end of August. I think its off to a great start.

1stchevy · 07-22-2010, 11:28 PM

Nice wheels should look great when he gets them on and lowered.

original-71 · 07-22-2010, 11:29 PM

thank you ken for the help, look forward to more truck talk and cruises.

**N2TRUX** · 07-22-2010, 11:38 PM

Looking forward to your progress. Keep shining em up.

dougo · 07-22-2010, 11:47 PM

Looks nice with the wheels... clean truck!

travlinman · 07-22-2010, 11:50 PM

wheels and a drop will make that truck look awsome!! now... wheres more pics of that blue truck in the background?? looks very nice !

**LockDoc** · 07-22-2010, 11:57 PM

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Welcome to the board original-71. Looks like you have a nice truck. My daughter lives in Spring so I get down that way every once in a while. Maybe a few of us board members can get together next time I get down there...

LockDoc

tantrumpipeline · 07-23-2010, 12:17 AM

Very Nice!! Love the 2 tone with mouldings

original-71 · 07-23-2010, 12:20 AM

thanks everyone gonna do a 4.5/6 drop wheels are 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in the back INTRO PENTIA tires at the time are 255/35/20 front and 275/35/20 back may go to 255/40/20 and 295/40/20...toyo proxes makes a matching set

SCOTI · 07-23-2010, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by original-71

thanks everyone gonna do a 4.5/6 drop wheels are 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in the back INTRO PENTIA tires at the time are 255/35/20 front and 275/35/20 back may go to 255/40/20 and 295/40/20...toyo proxes makes a matching set

Those sizes would definitely work better w/the 4.5/6 drop as well. Looking forward to seeing updates....

72BlckButy · 07-23-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by original-71

thanks everyone gonna do a 4.5/6 drop wheels are 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in the back INTRO PENTIA tires at the time are 255/35/20 front and 275/35/20 back may go to 255/40/20 and 295/40/20...toyo proxes makes a matching set

That is exactly the setup I am running on my '69. You will not regret it and the Toyo's are a really nice tire.

Here's what you can expect with the 4.5/6 and 20's:

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**Nobby** · 07-23-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

That is exactly the setup I am running on my '69. You will not regret it and the Toyo's are a really nice tire.

Here's what you can expect with the 4.5/6 and 20's:

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Damn Nate, that is perfect!

OldSkool71 · 07-24-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

That is exactly the setup I am running on my '69. You will not regret it and the Toyo's are a really nice tire.

Here's what you can expect with the 4.5/6 and 20's:

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Nate, do you think you could go with a 45 series tires and without clearance problems?

72BlckButy · 07-24-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSkool71

Nate, do you think you could go with a 45 series tires and without clearance problems?

Let me do some measuring and see what I can come up with for you. IMO, the 45 series tires a just a tad to tall for my liking but to each their own. It looks like they are .4" taller on the sidewall and radius (245/45), .5" taller on the sidewall and radius (255/45) and .6" taller on the sidewall and radius (295/45) when compared to a 245/40, 255/40 and a 295/40.

OldSkool71 · 07-28-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Let me do some measuring and see what I can come up with for you. IMO, the 45 series tires a just a tad to tall for my liking but to each their own. It looks like they are .4" taller on the sidewall and radius (245/45), .5" taller on the sidewall and radius (255/45) and .6" taller on the sidewall and radius (295/45) when compared to a 245/40, 255/40 and a 295/40.

Thank you sir...just want to get it right the first time if possible....Ron

breeh · 07-23-2010, 02:33 AM

That 67 behind you looks nice too!

72BlckButy · 07-23-2010, 10:31 AM

Nice!

Now he needs to just get that attitude adjustment done. 4.5/6" would look good IMO but I'm biased.

Zoomin · 07-23-2010, 10:38 AM

Super looking Super! How is it equiped? What other changes are you going to make?

Stoney · 07-23-2010, 11:29 AM

Nice Truck......I see Smiley's truck in there too.

Cole Trickle · 07-23-2010, 12:33 PM

nice truck.....

Personally I dig the stock looking clean trucks dumped on big wheels better than the full on shaved/chopped customs.

MVHandy · 07-23-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

nice truck.....

Personally I dig the stock looking clean trucks dumped on big wheels better than the full on shaved/chopped customs.

I agree, I don't understand the lowered, big wheel short sidewall thing. My love of trucks has at least a little to do with tehir blue collar utility aesthetic. All a matter of taste.

That said with the rally's on there that is one really clean and good looking ride.

BB72CHEVKT · 07-23-2010, 12:53 PM

Will look sweet.

big_al_71 · 07-23-2010, 02:29 PM

Nice looking truck but I prefer them with the lowered stance and the new 20's wheels in place....

07-22-2010, 11:18 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	original-71 gets new shoes I got a text from a buddy of mine that has a really clean two tone 71. He bought a set of wheels from forum member greens69 and wanted to show me how they looked. He wasn't familiar with posting pics on here so I offered to do it for him. Here's his truck in it's original form. It's a really clean restored truck that he plans to keep "mostly original". Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-23-2010 at 12:49 AM.

07-22-2010, 11:22 PM	#2
camjck89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wingate, NC Posts: 117	Re: original-71 gets new shoes clean is right. very nice

07-22-2010, 11:24 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: original-71 gets new shoes Here's a sneak peak of his new shoes. They needed a bit of attention, so he is polishing them before he puts them on. Ignore the large wheelwell gap. He is going to close that up before its done. His plans are to have it ready for a local Rod Run at the end of August. I think its off to a great start. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-22-2010, 11:28 PM	#4
1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: original-71 gets new shoes Nice wheels should look great when he gets them on and lowered.

07-22-2010, 11:29 PM	#5
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: original-71 gets new shoes thank you ken for the help, look forward to more truck talk and cruises.

07-22-2010, 11:38 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: original-71 gets new shoes Looking forward to your progress. Keep shining em up. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-22-2010, 11:47 PM	#7
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: original-71 gets new shoes Looks nice with the wheels... clean truck! __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

07-22-2010, 11:50 PM	#8
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: original-71 gets new shoes wheels and a drop will make that truck look awsome!! now... wheres more pics of that blue truck in the background?? looks very nice ! __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

07-22-2010, 11:57 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: original-71 gets new shoes - Welcome to the board original-71. Looks like you have a nice truck. My daughter lives in Spring so I get down that way every once in a while. Maybe a few of us board members can get together next time I get down there... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-23-2010, 12:17 AM	#10
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: original-71 gets new shoes Very Nice!! Love the 2 tone with mouldings __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

07-23-2010, 12:20 AM	#11
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: original-71 gets new shoes thanks everyone gonna do a 4.5/6 drop wheels are 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in the back INTRO PENTIA tires at the time are 255/35/20 front and 275/35/20 back may go to 255/40/20 and 295/40/20...toyo proxes makes a matching set

07-23-2010, 02:33 AM	#18
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: original-71 gets new shoes That 67 behind you looks nice too! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

07-23-2010, 10:31 AM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: original-71 gets new shoes Nice! Now he needs to just get that attitude adjustment done. 4.5/6" would look good IMO but I'm biased. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 07-23-2010 at 10:32 AM.

07-23-2010, 10:38 AM	#20
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: original-71 gets new shoes Super looking Super! How is it equiped? What other changes are you going to make?

07-23-2010, 11:29 AM	#21
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: original-71 gets new shoes Nice Truck......I see Smiley's truck in there too. __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx



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07-23-2010, 12:33 PM	#22
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: original-71 gets new shoes nice truck..... Personally I dig the stock looking clean trucks dumped on big wheels better than the full on shaved/chopped customs. __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

07-23-2010, 12:53 PM	#24
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: original-71 gets new shoes Will look sweet. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

07-23-2010, 02:29 PM	#25
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: original-71 gets new shoes Nice looking truck but I prefer them with the lowered stance and the new 20's wheels in place.... __________________ 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

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