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csbatey · 10-19-2009, 11:16 PM

what do ya think i have a before and after shots

**kev2809** · 10-19-2009, 11:28 PM

looks good, what did you do to get a deeper notch? cut the old one off and re weld a bigger one on?

Slammed '87 · 10-20-2009, 01:15 AM

I need to do the same thing to mine. Looks good, cept it makes the front look higher now?

GVizzle · 10-20-2009, 04:21 AM

Looks Sick,

I like "level" better than "raked".

Nice truck.

csbatey · 10-20-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

looks good, what did you do to get a deeper notch? cut the old one off and re weld a bigger one on?

[/I] Ive got porterbuilt rear 4 link. I just unbolted the 6" notch and bolted the 8" notch in. Everything bolted back together with the same holes. thanks

**N2TRUX** · 10-20-2009, 07:47 AM

Your truck looks awesome. Unfortunately I am old school and prefer the slight hotrod rake.

As mentioned, now the front looks lower than the rear due to the fender openings being higher.

c10addict · 10-20-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Your truck looks awesome. Unfortunately I am old school and prefer the slight hotrod rake.

As mentioned, now the front looks lower than the rear due to the fender openings being higher.

I agree! Not knocking the truck what so ever but I am a fan of a little rake... Flat out is too mini truck style for me... Truck is BEAUTIFUL!!

**67cheby** · 10-20-2009, 09:40 AM

has anyone cut the front fenders on a square body and lowered the wheel well opening, just wondering out loud that might make it look like you were doing some real hard core tucking.. Oh and from an old mini-trucker I think it looks killer !!!

**N2TRUX** · 10-20-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

...... Flat out is too mini truck style for me... Truck is BEAUTIFUL!!

I wouldn't call it "mini truck style" as that sounds demeaning. It is the current rage across the board with most younger enthusists. The emphasis is getting as low as you can go and I understand the motivation to do so.

Again, I love the truck. I just didn't think it needed to lay flat. Then again, it's not my truck...

Tagg33 · 10-20-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

has anyone cut the front fenders on a square body and lowered the wheel well opening, just wondering out loud that might make it look like you were doing some real hard core tucking.. Oh and from an old mini-trucker I think it looks killer !!!

Member "dv8customs" did it on his 86. Here is the link Project '86

mrenj23 · 10-20-2009, 03:37 PM

Love the truck. I like the rake since your asking. sorry

NZSquare · 10-20-2009, 04:57 PM

Looks better, goes lower if you want, lucky you got the fandangle air adjustable shockoes so if you like rake its only the flick of a switch away.

And I dont agree with the comments about the front looking higher, its the angle the pic was taken from. In theory its pivoting around the front so the bumper up front will raise but the arch directly above the axle cant.

nastyc10 · 10-20-2009, 04:59 PM

looks sweet! I like it either way

Slammed '87 · 10-20-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZSquare

Looks better, goes lower if you want, lucky you got the fandangle air adjustable shockoes so if you like rake its only the flick of a switch away.

And I dont agree with the comments about the front looking higher, its the angle the pic was taken from. In theory its pivoting around the front so the bumper up front will raise but the arch directly above the axle cant.

thats what i meant, the front bumper sits higher now, the only reason i noticed was because i ran into the same with my truck at one point. Is that the same truck (are you the same owner as) this truck???

smashingchuck · 10-21-2009, 12:00 AM

Looks awesome as usual. I thought you were selling it?

I think 2" bigger wheels up front would really set it off, but looks good either way.

Bazooka · 10-21-2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by csbatey

what do ya think i have a before and after shots

Its looks GREAT man..

csbatey · 10-21-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Looks awesome as usual. I thought you were selling it?

I think 2" bigger wheels up front would really set it off, but looks good either way.

I will keep working on it till it sells. everything is always for sale for the right price!!

crawdadfox · 10-21-2009, 09:07 AM

Truck looks bad a$$ Chris!...Now put a little air in the back for the guys that like a rake!

smashingchuck · 10-21-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Now put a little air in the back for the guys that like a rake!

That's what I'm saying. Might as well be able to get low... stance is only temporary.

c10addict · 10-22-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I wouldn't call it "mini truck style" as that sounds demeaning. It is the current rage across the board with most younger enthusists. The emphasis is getting as low as you can go and I understand the motivation to do so.

Again, I love the truck. I just didn't think it needed to lay flat. Then again, it's not my truck...

Seriously wasn't trying to sound Demeaning... Sorry if I offended anybody

... I too was a mini-trucker at one time and still love them... Just like C-10s with a little rake.. Now I love AD style trucks laid flat!!!

**67cheby** · 10-22-2009, 09:13 AM

on my side i was just being funny , not offended, everyone has their own taste, i am sure i am doing some stuff on my truck that other people wont like but i am building it the way i want not how someone else wants my truck, to each his own, if we all built them just alike it wouldnt be interesting to go to a car show or look at all of the builds on this site , individuality is what it is about !!

csbatey · 10-22-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Your truck looks awesome. Unfortunately I am old school and prefer the slight hotrod rake.

As mentioned, now the front looks lower than the rear due to the fender openings being higher.

how about this rake!!! LOL

BIG KRIS · 10-22-2009, 06:15 PM

Frizzle Fry · 10-24-2009, 01:32 AM

I like the stance in the first pic. But now you can have it either way!

*Puropedo* · 10-24-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by csbatey

how about this rake!!! LOL

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That truck looks sweeeet! Defetnely one of the nices square bodys on the site.

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Love the color too, reminds me of my 68
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10-19-2009, 11:16 PM	#1
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10-19-2009, 11:28 PM	#2
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: 2" deeper notch looks good, what did you do to get a deeper notch? cut the old one off and re weld a bigger one on? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-20-2009, 01:15 AM	#3
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	Re: 2" deeper notch I need to do the same thing to mine. Looks good, cept it makes the front look higher now? __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

10-20-2009, 04:21 AM	#4
GVizzle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 405	Re: 2" deeper notch Looks Sick, I like "level" better than "raked". Nice truck.

10-20-2009, 07:47 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 2" deeper notch Your truck looks awesome. Unfortunately I am old school and prefer the slight hotrod rake. As mentioned, now the front looks lower than the rear due to the fender openings being higher. __________________ 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; 10-20-2009 at 07:47 AM.

10-20-2009, 09:40 AM	#8
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 2" deeper notch has anyone cut the front fenders on a square body and lowered the wheel well opening, just wondering out loud that might make it look like you were doing some real hard core tucking.. Oh and from an old mini-trucker I think it looks killer !!! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-20-2009, 03:37 PM	#11
mrenj23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 160	Re: 2" deeper notch Love the truck. I like the rake since your asking. sorry __________________

10-20-2009, 04:57 PM	#12
NZSquare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Queenstown Posts: 132	Re: 2" deeper notch Looks better, goes lower if you want, lucky you got the fandangle air adjustable shockoes so if you like rake its only the flick of a switch away. And I dont agree with the comments about the front looking higher, its the angle the pic was taken from. In theory its pivoting around the front so the bumper up front will raise but the arch directly above the axle cant.

10-20-2009, 04:59 PM	#13
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: 2" deeper notch looks sweet! I like it either way

10-21-2009, 12:00 AM	#15
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: 2" deeper notch Looks awesome as usual. I thought you were selling it? I think 2" bigger wheels up front would really set it off, but looks good either way. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-21-2009, 09:07 AM	#18
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: 2" deeper notch Truck looks bad a$$ Chris!...Now put a little air in the back for the guys that like a rake! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

10-22-2009, 09:13 AM	#21
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 2" deeper notch on my side i was just being funny , not offended, everyone has their own taste, i am sure i am doing some stuff on my truck that other people wont like but i am building it the way i want not how someone else wants my truck, to each his own, if we all built them just alike it wouldnt be interesting to go to a car show or look at all of the builds on this site , individuality is what it is about !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-22-2009, 06:15 PM	#23
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: 2" deeper notch

10-24-2009, 01:32 AM	#24
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 2" deeper notch I like the stance in the first pic. But now you can have it either way!

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