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63CHEVY62GMC · 10-15-2011, 08:35 PM

should i lower it or put it back to stock heigth? satin black or white?
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**pdxhall** · 10-15-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 63CHEVY62GMC

should i lower it or put it back to stock heigth? satin black or white?
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You should do what YOU want. I should be asking you, "what are you going to do with this thing?"

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-15-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

You should do what YOU want. I should be asking you, "what are you going to do with this thing?"

i was thinking about lowering it and paintin it flat black. but i dont know how to lower the rear end with out cuttin a c-notch out and puttin bags on it. could i take some leafs out of the rear and still have enough suspension to have the wrecker functional?

Slow Build · 10-15-2011, 09:41 PM

Keep it like it is.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-15-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

Keep it like it is.

ditto

'63GENIII · 10-15-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

Keep it like it is.

X2. And maybe a set of Alcoa's!

samuellg1977 · 10-16-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by '63GENIII

X2. And maybe a set of Alcoa's!

Definitely ALCOAS!!! slap some chrome sitting lady mud flaps on her and dual air horns.

Sam

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-15-2011, 09:50 PM

havent thought about the alcoas! great idea!

oldblue1968chevy · 10-15-2011, 11:31 PM

paint/replace the wheels add some spots lights and sirens

wc63 · 10-16-2011, 12:45 AM

if you really wanted to lower it, maybe you could bag the rear with a set of 18 wheeler bags. im sure theyre rated for it. custom is sometimes great, but o.g. will always be cool. remember the tweed interiors? where are they now?

oem4me · 10-16-2011, 01:50 AM

It's a tow truck. Make it function correctly, then let it be.

PAPA KENT · 10-16-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

it's a tow truck. Make it function correctly, then let it be.

x2

LostMy65 · 10-16-2011, 02:12 AM

I personally wouldn't change its stance. I think it looks perfect as it sits.
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**rideblue00** · 10-16-2011, 07:53 AM

My vote is to keep it like it is now, just clean it and paint it!

jonzcustomshop · 10-16-2011, 08:25 AM

you should be able to do an axle flip (mount it above the springs, instead of below), that should get you 6-8 inches...
would probably need a c notch for that, but looks like there would be some room to put some extra steel back above the notch so that it could still function as a wrecker.

k1rodeoboater · 10-16-2011, 10:45 AM

I'd keep it as is...and I want one!!!

darkhorse970 · 10-16-2011, 03:48 PM

I agree with the others, I would leave the paint and body as is, maybe tires and wheels, make it functional and reliable and drive it!

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-16-2011, 03:49 PM

Well i decided to leave the stance like it is and paint it flat black and put a 350 sbc in it.

A.T. RockDriller · 10-16-2011, 11:19 PM

I sure know what I'd do with it....

I'd turn on them "Blinky" lights when I was doin real important work....like towin another project.

krazy_texan · 10-17-2011, 12:19 AM

you should sell it to me lol

**rideblue00** · 10-17-2011, 08:45 PM

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"I'd turn on them "Blinky" lights when I was doin real important work....like towin another project." A.T. RockDriller

lol

**jocko** · 10-17-2011, 09:25 PM

i'm with oem4me and papa kent, I'd fix it up as a functional tow truck. I would go stock ride height (I like the alcoas too) and, to me, this truck is the perfect candidate for some old gas station door art and old timey phone numbers on the side. I ALWAYS liked the Sunoco trucks. I don't know why.

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-17-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

i'm with oem4me and papa kent, I'd fix it up as a functional tow truck. I would go stock ride height (I like the alcoas too) and, to me, this truck is the perfect candidate for some old gas station door art and old timey phone numbers on the side. I ALWAYS liked the Sunoco trucks. I don't know why.

thanks man. ill prob keep it like it is and just paint it. i like the vintage gas door art havent thought of that yet.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 10-17-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 63CHEVY62GMC

should i lower it or put it back to stock heigth? satin black or white?
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63CHEVY62GMC,

I have met alot of fellas at car shows and crusins and they keep telling me about a big car show at Lake Lure. Annual Vintage Tin Car Show in Lake Lure held at the Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure, North Carolina.
http://www.rumblingbald.com/vintage-tin/
Have you ever been to it? Is it nice like everyone says?
Everyone keeps telling me and pops need to go. It's a long drive for us though. We may just go next year and just look.

63CHEVY62GMC · 10-18-2011, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

63CHEVY62GMC,

I have met alot of fellas at car shows and crusins and they keep telling me about a big car show at Lake Lure. Annual Vintage Tin Car Show in Lake Lure held at the Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure, North Carolina.
http://www.rumblingbald.com/vintage-tin/
Have you ever been to it? Is it nice like everyone says?
Everyone keeps telling me and pops need to go. It's a long drive for us though. We may just go next year and just look.

Im really from forest city NC. IMO the hot nights cool rides car show in downtown forest city is the biggest.

10-15-2011, 08:35 PM	#1
63CHEVY62GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: forest city NC Posts: 84	What do i do with this thing??? should i lower it or put it back to stock heigth? satin black or white?

10-15-2011, 09:41 PM	#4
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: What do i do with this thing??? Keep it like it is. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

10-15-2011, 09:50 PM	#8
63CHEVY62GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: forest city NC Posts: 84	Re: What do i do with this thing??? havent thought about the alcoas! great idea!

10-15-2011, 11:31 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What do i do with this thing??? paint/replace the wheels add some spots lights and sirens __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-16-2011, 12:45 AM	#10
wc63 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mesa, Az. Posts: 169	Re: What do i do with this thing??? if you really wanted to lower it, maybe you could bag the rear with a set of 18 wheeler bags. im sure theyre rated for it. custom is sometimes great, but o.g. will always be cool. remember the tweed interiors? where are they now?

10-16-2011, 01:50 AM	#11
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: What do i do with this thing??? It's a tow truck. Make it function correctly, then let it be.

10-16-2011, 02:12 AM	#13
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: What do i do with this thing??? I personally wouldn't change its stance. I think it looks perfect as it sits. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-16-2011, 07:53 AM	#14
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: What do i do with this thing??? My vote is to keep it like it is now, just clean it and paint it!

10-16-2011, 08:25 AM	#15
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What do i do with this thing??? you should be able to do an axle flip (mount it above the springs, instead of below), that should get you 6-8 inches... would probably need a c notch for that, but looks like there would be some room to put some extra steel back above the notch so that it could still function as a wrecker. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

10-16-2011, 10:45 AM	#16
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: What do i do with this thing??? I'd keep it as is...and I want one!!! __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

10-16-2011, 03:48 PM	#17
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: What do i do with this thing??? I agree with the others, I would leave the paint and body as is, maybe tires and wheels, make it functional and reliable and drive it! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

10-16-2011, 03:49 PM	#18
63CHEVY62GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: forest city NC Posts: 84	Re: What do i do with this thing??? Well i decided to leave the stance like it is and paint it flat black and put a 350 sbc in it.

10-16-2011, 11:19 PM	#19
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: What do i do with this thing??? I sure know what I'd do with it.... I'd turn on them "Blinky" lights when I was doin real important work....like towin another project. Attached Images __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

10-17-2011, 12:19 AM	#20
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: What do i do with this thing??? you should sell it to me lol __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

10-17-2011, 08:45 PM	#21
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,865	Re: What do i do with this thing??? Quote "I'd turn on them "Blinky" lights when I was doin real important work....like towin another project." A.T. RockDriller lol



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10-17-2011, 09:25 PM	#22
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: What do i do with this thing??? i'm with oem4me and papa kent, I'd fix it up as a functional tow truck. I would go stock ride height (I like the alcoas too) and, to me, this truck is the perfect candidate for some old gas station door art and old timey phone numbers on the side. I ALWAYS liked the Sunoco trucks. I don't know why.

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