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c-mack · 01-05-2008, 09:02 PM

ok, I'm wanting a change in my truck and am thinking of going with just white walls or white walls and a white topa little input on your opinions would be great. well here ya go.

there are 3 pics:

#1: normal, just like it sits right now.

#2: White walls

#3: White walls with a white top

which should i do?

Thanks!

uno67 · 01-05-2008, 09:09 PM

i like the ww, wt, maybe different mirror

c-mack · 01-05-2008, 09:15 PM

yeah, the mirrors are gone. got new ones on an order list to LMC now.

**El Jay** · 01-05-2008, 09:29 PM

IMHO, maybe, go back to small mirrors.
Other than that, don't change anything.
Just my .02.

sighlurr · 01-05-2008, 10:15 PM

How about a new, used OEM bed? Just a thought...

heavy71chevy · 01-05-2008, 11:12 PM

yea i voted keep it like it sits...you could mold the wheel sorrounds of a 67-72 bed into that late model bed...would look good if they matched

67_C-30 · 01-06-2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsigh

How about a new, used OEM bed? Just a thought...

72BlckButy · 01-06-2008, 03:29 AM

I'm with a couple of the other posts above, pick up a new/used OEM bed.

Andy4639 · 01-06-2008, 03:40 AM

White & White on both.

68Stepbed · 01-06-2008, 09:59 AM

Original style bed and Vette style rallies with white letter tires would give it an attitude adjustment.

I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but wide whites just don't belong on anything newer than 1957, IMO.

Longhorn Man · 01-06-2008, 11:00 AM

as far as the white stuff goes, I'd leave it alone.

*Shane* · 01-06-2008, 11:31 AM

find the correct bed and drop it a little ... then leave it alone

weasel29gm · 01-06-2008, 12:01 PM

If you had a 6cyl. 3-speed with stock wheels and wheel covers white walls would work. But not on yours. The beds fine I know some don't care for 'em but since SWB beds are '' gold '' run what you got. Thats a sharp ride.

71swb4x4 · 01-06-2008, 12:28 PM

I would do the white walls, white top, and an original bed - short or fleet doesn't matter.

ChevLoRay · 01-06-2008, 12:37 PM

Aw heck, I'm not sure what I'd do. I got a bed just like yours....on my '96. Trying to figger how I'd like it, and honestly, making the wheel wells match is first thing on my list. I'd change the front to match the rear, though, not the other way. Then, I'd put some rallye's on it, like mine, small caps, trim rings and a white tonneau cover. That way, if you got tired of the white, you'd just pull the tonneau off. Do a 4/6 drop and don't look back. I don't think wide whites look quite right to me, as much as I have thought about it for my own theme.

magsnubby · 01-06-2008, 02:28 PM

I like those beds on those trucks, especially if you shave the rear steps. If it were mine i'ld, slam it, and go with something like this:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

...painted the same color as the truck. Paint the top white and add a red and white tonneau cover and a little pinstriping. Even if you decide to leave it as is, it's still a good looking truck. I'ld park it in my driveway any time.

I saw a '67 lwb that was slammed and running chrome rims, baby moons and WWW. It actually didn't look to bad.

c-mack · 01-06-2008, 07:32 PM

well, i cant really drop it that much, i live out in the country, and occasionaly have to ride some dirt roads. if i did a 4/6 drop i wouldnt even be able to make it out my driveway. not to mention, in my town it would be frowned upon...majorly

oh yeah, and thanks for all of your comments and votes...keep em coming!

Dingfodgy · 01-06-2008, 08:02 PM

Personally, if this were my ride I'd do the following;
1. Lose the late model bed and slap on an O.E. stepper or fleet bed.
2. Put a modest drop on it like maybe a 2/4, being as you cruise the country roads.
3. Get some 17 inch smoothies w/ Stainless police caps and skinny beauty rings- paint 'em either charcoal or black.
4. Call Diamodback Classics and get some 3" Wide Whites.
5. Leave the roof alone.
6. Tell all the hickoid chuckleheads who give you grief for rollin' a lowered truck to 'eff-off.
7. Drive it like you stole it!

Mind you- this is merely my personal opinion. This is your truck so you need to do whatever it is that makes it tingle in your daddy-parts.

MisterE72 · 01-06-2008, 08:05 PM

I'm diggin' the white walls with the white top.

c-mack · 01-06-2008, 08:10 PM

yeah, im going to get a fresh coat of paing put on there (same color) but before i do, ive been trying to find a few body parts (including a stock style bed) will a step side bed from a 70s or 80s model chevy match up on there or were they a different style? ive never really looked.

heavy71chevy · 01-07-2008, 12:17 AM

honestly it is a personal journey....but have you ever seen mike nutt truck...it has the same bed and its awsome imo...cheaper then trying to buy a new bed man

OJOE · 01-07-2008, 04:05 AM

i like ww w/wt and shave off rear steps and shorten bed about 4" in rear the way mike nutts is. he also put in a wood floor ( its setting in my back shop w/cover on it come on over and i sell it cheap LOL)

**70cst** · 01-07-2008, 04:09 AM

As I look at it I want to say "white on"? I like the way it presently sits. You do have a nice looking truck!!

c-mack · 01-07-2008, 12:33 PM

I looked at Mike Nutt's truck and loved it. thats a definate maybe on the bed. anybody know how hard it was to do it?

**Stocker** · 01-07-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Original style bed and Vette style rallies with white letter tires would give it an attitude adjustment.

I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but wide whites just don't belong on anything newer than 1957, IMO.

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01-05-2008, 09:29 PM	#4
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Looking for a change: IMHO, maybe, go back to small mirrors. Other than that, don't change anything. Just my .02.

01-05-2008, 10:15 PM	#5
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Looking for a change: How about a new, used OEM bed? Just a thought... Last edited by sighlurr; 01-05-2008 at 10:16 PM.

01-05-2008, 11:12 PM	#6
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Looking for a change: yea i voted keep it like it sits...you could mold the wheel sorrounds of a 67-72 bed into that late model bed...would look good if they matched __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

01-06-2008, 03:29 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Looking for a change: I'm with a couple of the other posts above, pick up a new/used OEM bed. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-05-2008, 09:02 PM	#1
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Looking for a change: ok, I'm wanting a change in my truck and am thinking of going with just white walls or white walls and a white topa little input on your opinions would be great. well here ya go. there are 3 pics: #1: normal, just like it sits right now. #2: White walls #3: White walls with a white top which should i do? Thanks! Attached Images __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix

01-05-2008, 09:09 PM	#2
uno67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 185	Re: Looking for a change: i like the ww, wt, maybe different mirror

01-05-2008, 09:15 PM	#3
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: Looking for a change: yeah, the mirrors are gone. got new ones on an order list to LMC now. __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix

01-06-2008, 03:40 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Looking for a change: White & White on both. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-06-2008, 09:59 AM	#10
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Looking for a change: Original style bed and Vette style rallies with white letter tires would give it an attitude adjustment. I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but wide whites just don't belong on anything newer than 1957, IMO. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-06-2008, 11:00 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Looking for a change: as far as the white stuff goes, I'd leave it alone.

01-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Looking for a change: find the correct bed and drop it a little ... then leave it alone

01-06-2008, 12:01 PM	#13
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Re: Looking for a change: If you had a 6cyl. 3-speed with stock wheels and wheel covers white walls would work. But not on yours. The beds fine I know some don't care for 'em but since SWB beds are '' gold '' run what you got. Thats a sharp ride. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-06-2008, 12:28 PM	#14
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Looking for a change: I would do the white walls, white top, and an original bed - short or fleet doesn't matter. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-06-2008, 12:37 PM	#15
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Looking for a change: Aw heck, I'm not sure what I'd do. I got a bed just like yours....on my '96. Trying to figger how I'd like it, and honestly, making the wheel wells match is first thing on my list. I'd change the front to match the rear, though, not the other way. Then, I'd put some rallye's on it, like mine, small caps, trim rings and a white tonneau cover. That way, if you got tired of the white, you'd just pull the tonneau off. Do a 4/6 drop and don't look back. I don't think wide whites look quite right to me, as much as I have thought about it for my own theme. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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01-06-2008, 02:28 PM	#16
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: Looking for a change: I like those beds on those trucks, especially if you shave the rear steps. If it were mine i'ld, slam it, and go with something like this: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku ...painted the same color as the truck. Paint the top white and add a red and white tonneau cover and a little pinstriping. Even if you decide to leave it as is, it's still a good looking truck. I'ld park it in my driveway any time. I saw a '67 lwb that was slammed and running chrome rims, baby moons and WWW. It actually didn't look to bad.

01-06-2008, 07:32 PM	#17
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: Looking for a change: well, i cant really drop it that much, i live out in the country, and occasionaly have to ride some dirt roads. if i did a 4/6 drop i wouldnt even be able to make it out my driveway. not to mention, in my town it would be frowned upon...majorly oh yeah, and thanks for all of your comments and votes...keep em coming! __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix Last edited by c-mack; 01-06-2008 at 07:32 PM.

01-06-2008, 08:02 PM	#18
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Looking for a change: Personally, if this were my ride I'd do the following; 1. Lose the late model bed and slap on an O.E. stepper or fleet bed. 2. Put a modest drop on it like maybe a 2/4, being as you cruise the country roads. 3. Get some 17 inch smoothies w/ Stainless police caps and skinny beauty rings- paint 'em either charcoal or black. 4. Call Diamodback Classics and get some 3" Wide Whites. 5. Leave the roof alone. 6. Tell all the hickoid chuckleheads who give you grief for rollin' a lowered truck to 'eff-off. 7. Drive it like you stole it! Mind you- this is merely my personal opinion. This is your truck so you need to do whatever it is that makes it tingle in your daddy-parts. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

01-06-2008, 08:05 PM	#19
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Looking for a change: I'm diggin' the white walls with the white top.

01-06-2008, 08:10 PM	#20
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: Looking for a change: yeah, im going to get a fresh coat of paing put on there (same color) but before i do, ive been trying to find a few body parts (including a stock style bed) will a step side bed from a 70s or 80s model chevy match up on there or were they a different style? ive never really looked. __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix

01-07-2008, 12:17 AM	#21
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Looking for a change: honestly it is a personal journey....but have you ever seen mike nutt truck...it has the same bed and its awsome imo...cheaper then trying to buy a new bed man __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

01-07-2008, 04:05 AM	#22
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Looking for a change: i like ww w/wt and shave off rear steps and shorten bed about 4" in rear the way mike nutts is. he also put in a wood floor ( its setting in my back shop w/cover on it come on over and i sell it cheap LOL) __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

01-07-2008, 04:09 AM	#23
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Looking for a change: As I look at it I want to say "white on"? I like the way it presently sits. You do have a nice looking truck!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 01-07-2008 at 04:10 AM.

01-07-2008, 12:33 PM	#24
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: Looking for a change: I looked at Mike Nutt's truck and loved it. thats a definate maybe on the bed. anybody know how hard it was to do it? __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix

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