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no_gas_65 · 10-31-2008, 04:46 PM

Whats up everyone, my name is Cory, and im going to write a little about my truck. My truck, has brought me joy and good times (

) but more importantly I have found a new passion for wrenching on my ride.

This will be a build thread / journal for my truck and any other thoughts I have.

Originally I purchased my truck on craigslist, with intention of having a bada$$ motorcycle hauler. After I drove it around, (my first american sb v8) it was a feeling of love. I consider myself lucky to have purchased my truck semi built up. A little bodywork was done, it was half primer half rust. I took the truck to a small metal yard where one guy did all my bodywork + installed a CPP gas tank and painted the truck a nice 2 tone (70 something vette blue / custom cream). she needs a color sand and a few coats of clear to be on point... ok, to the fun stuff. about 2 weeks ago I drove down to the CPP showroom and purchased the lowering + handling kit, 2/3 drop. I want to slam the truck on air ride but that will come later in life. here are some pics.

parts

rear end

19gal. allum gas tank

rear shocks&springs installed

adj. trackbar

simple bolt on stuff is satisfying for the novice builder, and yes the rear bumper is upside down, sporty? i think so, I'm getting tired of the look and I'm going to flip it in the near future. The rear tires are soo close to the inner walls, they are 275s so I need spacers or some metal work done to tub out the fenders. I was think I could tub the fenders and do the bed at the same time to save headache down the road. Next swap meet i'll be looking for caps & rings or new rallies all together.

Please ask questions and pick my brain if i cant come up with an answer I'll have learned something from you asking. have a good day and happy Halloween!

kizer · 10-31-2008, 06:30 PM

Nice looking truck. I can't even see your rear bumper to say if its up side down or not. hahaha

joe231 · 10-31-2008, 06:37 PM

cool rig!
welcome aboard!

tiggamonsta · 10-31-2008, 11:33 PM

Everytime I look at these trucks I think the front bumper is upside down from the factory. One of these days I need to flip mine over and see what it looks like. I would love to see a better pic of your rear bumper.

no_gas_65 · 11-01-2008, 12:28 AM

double post

no_gas_65 · 11-01-2008, 12:29 AM

Thanks for viewing!

kizer · 11-02-2008, 11:26 AM

Hey your rear bumper is up side down. Has a unique look to it too. Almost appears to give you more ground clearance.

joe231 · 11-02-2008, 11:31 AM

i personally don't care for it, just looks wrong to me, just my 2 cents

jason65 · 11-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Are those pics after the drop? I thought it would be lower. That is a good looking truck.

jchav62 · 11-03-2008, 01:59 PM

Very cool! Welcome..

tiggamonsta · 11-03-2008, 04:32 PM

The bumper gives it some personality if you ask me. Something that makes people take a second look and wonder. Whether they like it or not they must take a second look.

Joey~AP · 11-04-2008, 03:33 PM

Wheel and tire combination gives it that old school Winston Cup look.

Paint the wheels gold!

no_gas_65 · 11-04-2008, 05:11 PM

Thanks for the replies, here are some more pictures! The first post said the rear tires were 275!

They are 255, 275s in a few weeks! Sway Bars soon!!

joe231 · 11-04-2008, 06:05 PM

nice pics
that rear bumper of yours appears to be quite crooked

*LILRED66* · 11-04-2008, 09:54 PM

Cool rig...I am a fan of factory/stock appearance, but if you like it...that is all that matters. Please keep us posted of your progress.

**ChiefRocka** · 11-04-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

nice pics
that rear bumper of yours appears to be quite crooked

Hey man...at least he posted pics....Mr I want more pics !!

Nice truck BTW !!!

joe231 · 11-04-2008, 10:13 PM

ow...that hurts me John.......
nah, j/k
I....er....uh....we need more pics!!

no_gas_65 · 11-05-2008, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason65

Are those pics after the drop? I thought it would be lower. That is a good looking truck.

Here is a pic before the drop, with a fresh coat of paint. Which reminds me I need to get a cover for my truck. Any suggestions?

the bike is a 97 YZF1000R Thunderace

Thanks for all the feedback! You guys have some sweet rides big compliment

My bed is out of alignment so to speak, I'll post a pic soon. I need to either get some wood and make my own bed or look into some wood bed kits. The truck sits now with a few pieces of plywood and stock bed trim. At this time I would like to widen/tub the fenders. Going to check out specs come up with a design and find someone who welds. Finally, I'm going to look into getting a pair of bumper guards.

Thanks for stopping by!

jason65 · 11-05-2008, 09:21 AM

Damn that thing was a mile high. I bet you could look down and see those short shorts and low tops riden in the hondas as you crused by. I guess your out of the mile high club now.

Hoffman65burb · 11-05-2008, 12:07 PM

nice truck and bike!! welcome!

**Micmac** · 11-05-2008, 01:20 PM

Here is a link to board sizes for our beds. I am not an agent of this company, nor do I profit from them. I post this merely as a resource to assist in saving money and keeping out trucks rolling .

http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

no_gas_65 · 11-05-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micmac

Here is a link to board sizes for our beds. I am not an agent of this company, nor do I profit from them. I post this merely as a resource to assist in saving money and keeping out trucks rolling .

http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm

Great link!

**Micmac** · 11-05-2008, 05:39 PM

I hope to take advantage of it this winter, along with paintng my 1947 Indian Chief, re-building the engine and tranny. So many projects, good thing I retire in 4 years!

no_gas_65 · 11-22-2008, 02:57 AM

Whats up guys, here is brief update.. picked up some tires with only 1000miles from a buddy for free

Thanks Dennis

have a great weekend!

64c20crewcab · 11-23-2008, 11:38 AM

Hey nice rig! Welcome to the forum! Where in CA are ya located?

10-31-2008, 04:46 PM	#1
no_gas_65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 31	Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Whats up everyone, my name is Cory, and im going to write a little about my truck. My truck, has brought me joy and good times () but more importantly I have found a new passion for wrenching on my ride. This will be a build thread / journal for my truck and any other thoughts I have. Originally I purchased my truck on craigslist, with intention of having a bada$$ motorcycle hauler. After I drove it around, (my first american sb v8) it was a feeling of love. I consider myself lucky to have purchased my truck semi built up. A little bodywork was done, it was half primer half rust. I took the truck to a small metal yard where one guy did all my bodywork + installed a CPP gas tank and painted the truck a nice 2 tone (70 something vette blue / custom cream). she needs a color sand and a few coats of clear to be on point... ok, to the fun stuff. about 2 weeks ago I drove down to the CPP showroom and purchased the lowering + handling kit, 2/3 drop. I want to slam the truck on air ride but that will come later in life. here are some pics. parts rear end 19gal. allum gas tank rear shocks&springs installed adj. trackbar simple bolt on stuff is satisfying for the novice builder, and yes the rear bumper is upside down, sporty? i think so, I'm getting tired of the look and I'm going to flip it in the near future. The rear tires are soo close to the inner walls, they are 275s so I need spacers or some metal work done to tub out the fenders. I was think I could tub the fenders and do the bed at the same time to save headache down the road. Next swap meet i'll be looking for caps & rings or new rallies all together. Please ask questions and pick my brain if i cant come up with an answer I'll have learned something from you asking. have a good day and happy Halloween!

10-31-2008, 06:30 PM	#2
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Nice looking truck. I can't even see your rear bumper to say if its up side down or not. hahaha __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

10-31-2008, 06:37 PM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll cool rig! welcome aboard! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-31-2008, 11:33 PM	#4
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Everytime I look at these trucks I think the front bumper is upside down from the factory. One of these days I need to flip mine over and see what it looks like. I would love to see a better pic of your rear bumper.

11-01-2008, 12:28 AM	#5
no_gas_65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 31	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll double post Last edited by no_gas_65; 11-01-2008 at 12:37 AM.

11-01-2008, 12:29 AM	#6
no_gas_65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 31	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Thanks for viewing! Last edited by no_gas_65; 11-01-2008 at 12:37 AM.

11-02-2008, 11:26 AM	#7
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Hey your rear bumper is up side down. Has a unique look to it too. Almost appears to give you more ground clearance. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

11-02-2008, 11:31 AM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll i personally don't care for it, just looks wrong to me, just my 2 cents __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-03-2008, 01:47 PM	#9
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Are those pics after the drop? I thought it would be lower. That is a good looking truck.

11-03-2008, 01:59 PM	#10
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Very cool! Welcome.. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-03-2008, 04:32 PM	#11
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll The bumper gives it some personality if you ask me. Something that makes people take a second look and wonder. Whether they like it or not they must take a second look.

11-04-2008, 03:33 PM	#12
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Wheel and tire combination gives it that old school Winston Cup look. Paint the wheels gold! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

11-04-2008, 05:11 PM	#13
no_gas_65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 31	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Thanks for the replies, here are some more pictures! The first post said the rear tires were 275! They are 255, 275s in a few weeks! Sway Bars soon!!

11-04-2008, 06:05 PM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll nice pics that rear bumper of yours appears to be quite crooked __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-04-2008, 09:54 PM	#15
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Cool rig...I am a fan of factory/stock appearance, but if you like it...that is all that matters. Please keep us posted of your progress.



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11-04-2008, 10:13 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll ow...that hurts me John....... nah, j/k I....er....uh....we need more pics!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-05-2008, 09:21 AM	#19
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Damn that thing was a mile high. I bet you could look down and see those short shorts and low tops riden in the hondas as you crused by. I guess your out of the mile high club now.

11-05-2008, 12:07 PM	#20
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll nice truck and bike!! welcome! __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

11-05-2008, 01:20 PM	#21
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 512	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Here is a link to board sizes for our beds. I am not an agent of this company, nor do I profit from them. I post this merely as a resource to assist in saving money and keeping out trucks rolling . http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72_BedWood_Info.htm __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

11-05-2008, 05:39 PM	#23
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 512	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll I hope to take advantage of it this winter, along with paintng my 1947 Indian Chief, re-building the engine and tranny. So many projects, good thing I retire in 4 years! __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

11-22-2008, 02:57 AM	#24
no_gas_65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 31	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Whats up guys, here is brief update.. picked up some tires with only 1000miles from a buddy for free Thanks Dennis have a great weekend! Last edited by no_gas_65; 11-22-2008 at 03:04 AM.

11-23-2008, 11:38 AM	#25
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: Its a long way to the top, if you want to rock & roll Hey nice rig! Welcome to the forum! Where in CA are ya located? __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

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