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6T9GMC · 06-25-2003, 06:23 PM

I HAVE AN UPDATED PROGRESS PIC. GOT BED ON, BUT NEEDS TO BE LOWERED STILL. ANY OPINIONS? THE PRIMERED SPOTS ARE FROM WELDING UP SOM EMBLEM HOLES AND MIRROR HOLES!

**old Rusty C10** · 06-25-2003, 06:25 PM

looks great as is dont lower it!!!

bigvinnie · 06-25-2003, 07:49 PM

radiusing the bed's fender lip to match the front would go a long way toward making those beds work... my .02

griesel72 · 06-25-2003, 08:09 PM

looks good, i'm voting for the non lowering

krue · 06-25-2003, 10:33 PM

Naah if your gonna use that bed, lower away!

ginter · 06-25-2003, 11:53 PM

I think it looks cool just the way it is (height wise). I agree with bigvinnie about the wheel opening radius though. That would really trick it out.

Chevy_68 · 06-26-2003, 02:06 AM

body drop is ringing in my ear

72ChevyCheyenne · 06-26-2003, 07:33 AM

Lower it. This is what mine looks like with a 4" drop in the rear and 2 1/2" in the front.

ginter · 06-26-2003, 08:48 AM

72ChevyCheyenne

Beautiful truck. What brand/size are the wheels?

*Gee_Emm* · 06-26-2003, 11:08 PM

I vote for lowering. Or a rake just to be different. Hey be real different and do a reverse rake. Can someone photoshop that? Just curious to what that would look like :p

hanssolo · 06-26-2003, 11:37 PM

Thats 4x4 or big tire height. I'd lower it 3-4 inches.

6T9GMC · 06-27-2003, 12:07 AM

YEAH I AGREE! I'M GONNA LOWER IT, JUST DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH?

72ChevyCheyenne · 06-27-2003, 06:50 AM

Ginter

They are American Racing 200S 15x10

Billy G · 06-27-2003, 08:37 AM

I was gonna vote for NO to the lowering.....untill I saw 72ChevyCheyenne's truck...now....I just dont KNOW......I LIKE EM BOTH....
Now ya not only have ME thinking....bout a bed swap...but Jason's gonna INSIST.....
I THINK....LOL.......
Mamma told me there'd be days like this......but so MANY in a ROW?

Great lookin trucks Gents....
Billy G

68_c10_on20s · 06-27-2003, 08:43 AM

i say slam it i droped mine 5/6 a small rake but still rides good and looks tough with 17s

*Randy70C-10* · 06-27-2003, 09:13 AM

Lower it! 3 in the front, 4 in the back.

Hotrod70C10 · 06-27-2003, 11:31 AM

I say no to the reverse rake! lol! I had one for a while with 4 inch rear and stock fronts. I didn't have time to install the 2 inch fronts and ball joints so i waited for a week. it looks stupid and not to mention riding in it felt like I was in a recliner! lol

trinic · 06-27-2003, 02:57 PM

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06-25-2003, 06:23 PM	#1
6T9GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: MOORE, OK Posts: 146	Progress I HAVE AN UPDATED PROGRESS PIC. GOT BED ON, BUT NEEDS TO BE LOWERED STILL. ANY OPINIONS? THE PRIMERED SPOTS ARE FROM WELDING UP SOM EMBLEM HOLES AND MIRROR HOLES! Attached Images

06-25-2003, 06:25 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	looks great as is dont lower it!!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-25-2003, 07:49 PM	#3
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	radiusing the bed's fender lip to match the front would go a long way toward making those beds work... my .02 __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

06-25-2003, 08:09 PM	#4
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	looks good, i'm voting for the non lowering __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

06-25-2003, 10:33 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Naah if your gonna use that bed, lower away! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-25-2003, 11:53 PM	#6
ginter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver CO. Posts: 156	I think it looks cool just the way it is (height wise). I agree with bigvinnie about the wheel opening radius though. That would really trick it out. Last edited by ginter; 06-26-2003 at 08:46 AM.

06-26-2003, 02:06 AM	#7
Chevy_68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: PHX Az Posts: 155	body drop is ringing in my ear

06-26-2003, 07:33 AM	#8
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Lower it. This is what mine looks like with a 4" drop in the rear and 2 1/2" in the front. Attached Images __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

06-26-2003, 08:48 AM	#9
ginter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver CO. Posts: 156	72ChevyCheyenne Beautiful truck. What brand/size are the wheels?

06-26-2003, 11:08 PM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I vote for lowering. Or a rake just to be different. Hey be real different and do a reverse rake. Can someone photoshop that? Just curious to what that would look like :p

06-26-2003, 11:37 PM	#11
hanssolo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: central Ill. USA Posts: 447	Thats 4x4 or big tire height. I'd lower it 3-4 inches. __________________ 69 C10 longbed: 357c.i. /TH400/3.73s/AC/ beige primer/saving $ for paint ______________________________

06-27-2003, 12:07 AM	#12
6T9GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: MOORE, OK Posts: 146	4X4 YEAH I AGREE! I'M GONNA LOWER IT, JUST DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH?

06-27-2003, 06:50 AM	#13
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	Ginter They are American Racing 200S 15x10 __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

06-27-2003, 08:37 AM	#14
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	I was gonna vote for NO to the lowering.....untill I saw 72ChevyCheyenne's truck...now....I just dont KNOW......I LIKE EM BOTH.... Now ya not only have ME thinking....bout a bed swap...but Jason's gonna INSIST..... I THINK....LOL....... Mamma told me there'd be days like this......but so MANY in a ROW? Great lookin trucks Gents.... Billy G __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -

06-27-2003, 08:43 AM	#15
68_c10_on20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Waxahachie TX Posts: 773	slam away i say slam it i droped mine 5/6 a small rake but still rides good and looks tough with 17s Attached Images __________________ 93 Fleet Budget Build http://s150.photobucket.com/albums/s...zted71/hoopty/



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06-27-2003, 09:13 AM	#16
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Lower it! 3 in the front, 4 in the back.

06-27-2003, 11:31 AM	#17
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I say no to the reverse rake! lol! I had one for a while with 4 inch rear and stock fronts. I didn't have time to install the 2 inch fronts and ball joints so i waited for a week. it looks stupid and not to mention riding in it felt like I was in a recliner! lol __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

06-27-2003, 02:57 PM	#18
trinic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wide awake Wylie (North Texas) Posts: 322	here's a drop.... . Attached Images

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