Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

brady01 · 05-18-2016, 06:31 PM

Hey guys . Haven't posted since I sold my 70 c10, but I have a new toy! I bought a 1987 2wd Chevrolet Pickup (Are these still called C10s?) . Its pretty solid, with a 305 and 700r4 (I think, Auto with OD) Truck currently runs and drives great. Heres what I want out of it. I want it to be daily driver capable, Also while Pulling My ranger bass boat. I want to do about a 4/6 drop (Im thinking) and would like to be able to run truck rallies for the time being and then maybe later down the road be able to run 20s. You guys tell me what I can or can't do. Tell me how you tow with yours? Will i need a C notch? All help is appreciated. Anyways here are some pics!
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zach_carver · 05-18-2016, 10:16 PM

4.5/6" drop US mag 20x8 and 20x10 U111. Just doo eeettt!!!

mk3barti · 05-19-2016, 11:56 AM

Nice truck! I agree on the drop, disagree on the wheel recommendation above. Leave the stock ones on.

Low Elco · 05-19-2016, 01:00 PM

Nice truck, is that a 375V? Love the old Rangers.

brady01 · 05-19-2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Nice truck, is that a 375V? Love the old Rangers.

Actually its a 91 361v with a 13 150 optimax. I love it as well. Its like fishing off a dock.

brady01 · 05-19-2016, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mk3barti

Nice truck! I agree on the drop, disagree on the wheel recommendation above. Leave the stock ones on.

Think i could tow alright with a 4/6?

brady01 · 05-22-2016, 09:32 PM

Here are some better pics..

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AntiGov · 05-22-2016, 09:37 PM

Very nice truck. Looks solid . I've always had lifted trucks but one day would like to have a lowered short box

brady01 · 05-23-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AntiGov

Very nice truck. Looks solid . I've always had lifted trucks but one day would like to have a lowered short box

Thanks man. I appreciate it

bigblock73 · 05-23-2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by brady01

I bought a 1987 2wd Chevrolet Pickup (Are these still called C10s?)

Nice truck. Starting in 87, GM went to R/V for the now "old" bodystyle. R is 2wd, V is 4wd

Jeff

**MikeB** · 05-23-2016, 01:11 PM

IMO, that truck is too nice-looking to get lowered with 20s. But, hey, I'm old skool.

SCOTI · 05-23-2016, 07:34 PM

A 4/6" drop & 20" wheels are easily reversed if the next owner prefers. The truck will tow w/that drop.
Worst case you could add a simple manual filled Air-over-Leaf set-up if necessary.

TwoFiftyShifter · 05-23-2016, 09:27 PM

20s would rob that truck of its cache.

brady01 · 05-23-2016, 09:33 PM

I would like to drop it and run the rallies for a while but i would love 20s

SCOTI · 05-23-2016, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brady01

I would like to drop it and run the rallies for a while but i would love 20s

Nothing wrong w/15" ralleys or 20" wheels. Both CAN look good but aren't guaranteed to do so. Each need the right back-space & tire size.

05-18-2016, 06:31 PM	#1
brady01 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North GA Posts: 155	Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody Hey guys . Haven't posted since I sold my 70 c10, but I have a new toy! I bought a 1987 2wd Chevrolet Pickup (Are these still called C10s?) . Its pretty solid, with a 305 and 700r4 (I think, Auto with OD) Truck currently runs and drives great. Heres what I want out of it. I want it to be daily driver capable, Also while Pulling My ranger bass boat. I want to do about a 4/6 drop (Im thinking) and would like to be able to run truck rallies for the time being and then maybe later down the road be able to run 20s. You guys tell me what I can or can't do. Tell me how you tow with yours? Will i need a C notch? All help is appreciated. Anyways here are some pics! [URL=http://s291.photobucket.com/user/brady1111/media/20160426_090218.jpg.html][/URL[URL=http://s291.photobucket.com/user/brady1111/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160516_181426.jpg.html][/URL

05-18-2016, 10:16 PM	#2
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody 4.5/6" drop US mag 20x8 and 20x10 U111. Just doo eeettt!!! __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

05-19-2016, 11:56 AM	#3
mk3barti Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 84	Re: Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody Nice truck! I agree on the drop, disagree on the wheel recommendation above. Leave the stock ones on.

05-19-2016, 01:00 PM	#4
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody Nice truck, is that a 375V? Love the old Rangers. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

05-22-2016, 09:32 PM	#7
brady01 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North GA Posts: 155	Re: Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody Here are some better pics.. [URL=http://s291.photobucket.com/user/brady1111/media/OldVehicles/20160521_155503.jpg.html][/URL[URL=http://s291.photobucket.com/user/brady1111/media/OldVehicles/Snapchat-7026350842455689204.jpg.html][/URL[URL=http://s291.photobucket.com/user/brady1111/media/OldVehicles/FB_IMG_1463966713760.jpg.html][/URL

05-22-2016, 09:37 PM	#8
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,225	Re: Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody Very nice truck. Looks solid . I've always had lifted trucks but one day would like to have a lowered short box __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

05-23-2016, 01:11 PM	#11
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody IMO, that truck is too nice-looking to get lowered with 20s. But, hey, I'm old skool. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

05-23-2016, 07:34 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody A 4/6" drop & 20" wheels are easily reversed if the next owner prefers. The truck will tow w/that drop. Worst case you could add a simple manual filled Air-over-Leaf set-up if necessary. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-23-2016, 09:27 PM	#13
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody 20s would rob that truck of its cache. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

05-23-2016, 09:33 PM	#14
brady01 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North GA Posts: 155	Re: Haven't been here in a while! With my new Squarebody I would like to drop it and run the rallies for a while but i would love 20s

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