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GRUMPYONE · 02-18-2009, 09:02 PM

It is a 67 swb with 68 fenders and 68 bed side(for the marker lites).

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Today i put some rocket 17x8 with in front 245/65 and out back 265/70

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So now i am looking for some lowering advice. I got about six inches distance between the top of the tires to the bottom of the fenders. Any body know what to order.

PanelDeland · 02-18-2009, 09:10 PM

Welcome!! As far as loweringyou'll have to decide how much.There are tons of pics in the gallery and elsewhere on the site.look thru them and see if you can find how low you want to go.There are also lots of pics in the builds subforum.Once you find one you like just ask how much it was lowered and what tires(they will make some difference).The FAQ's section will have lots of tech that has been asked repeatedly over time,though members will generally answer any questions you ask there will be more details there. Good luck with you "Altitude Adjustment"

tcb-1 · 02-18-2009, 09:10 PM

really, really, dig the rims! I also would love to have a Vette steering wheel like yours too.

as far as lowering, there's no limit to the possibilities. you can go mild with a 2/4 or go crazy with bags. it's really your personal taste.

Riveted1 · 02-18-2009, 09:10 PM

Depends on how much money you want to spend and the look/ride you're after. There are plenty of posts on lowering all over this site, search is your friend!

Here is a link to ECE's stance photos to get you started: Stances

jbristo67 · 02-18-2009, 09:15 PM

You can get 2.5 western chassis drop springs from sport truck direct. 100$ 2.5 drop spindles McGauphys 250$ best you can buy. 5 inch McGauphys drop springs in the back. 100$ 2inch drop blocks. 20$

GRUMPYONE · 02-18-2009, 09:16 PM

When you order a 5/6 drop does it realy drop it 5/6 or more. What i am afraid of is ordering a kit and it is too much. I am in the process of building a 60 over 350 and getting the 350 turbo installed as soon as possiable. Thanks for the help.

jgreene0717 · 02-18-2009, 09:51 PM

Here is some pics of my truck dropped with 2.5" inch drop spindles front, 3" drop springs and 1.5" drop block for rear. I purchased everything from
classic performance products. If you drop more than 4" in rear you will also
need and adjustable track bar and shock relocation kit. I also have a 1" drop front spring installed but have some coil spring spacers until I drop the rear with a 4" coil.

see ten · 02-18-2009, 09:54 PM

You may need to figure out what kind of front suspension you have if you're thinking of going with spindles. Your truck would have been six lug when it was new. The ball joints are different for 71-72 and 73 and up. If all you want to do is change out the springs it shouldn't matter.

72BlckButy · 02-18-2009, 10:28 PM

Great looking project!

see ten · 02-18-2009, 10:49 PM

I'm diggin the wheels!

GRUMPYONE · 02-18-2009, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the input, I will get some more pics up when it is droped. I am in the process of knocking some of the body work out and will paint 2 coats for a guide coat to find where i missed. It takes longer to do it this way but i want it super slick. Thanks about the comments about the wheels and truck.

thirdstreettito · 02-18-2009, 10:56 PM

Nice truck!

allen123 · 02-18-2009, 10:57 PM

Awesome truck looks good

see ten · 02-18-2009, 11:26 PM

Let us know if you need any help with the drop...We're just down the road a piece from you!

GRUMPYONE · 02-18-2009, 11:28 PM

Yes could use it, how much u charge and what do i need

67_C-30 · 02-18-2009, 11:48 PM

Love the Rocket Booster Gray rims! I WAS considering those for my truck to be different, there goes that idea!! -j/k

I'm just picking, but they do look very good. The kits usually drop them at least what they advertise. In fact, my 2/4 dropped mine more than 2/4, but my truck sat a little higher than most stock ones for some reason. I'm going to put a 1" block in the rear, and I'll be happy until I get new wheels. Then I may have to tweak it a little more.

GRUMPYONE · 02-18-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Love the Rocket Booster Gray rims! I WAS considering those for my truck to be different, there goes that idea!! -j/k

I'm just picking, but they do look very good. The kits usually drop them at least what they advertise. In fact, my 2/4 dropped mine more than 2/4, but my truck sat a little higher than most stock ones for some reason. I'm going to put a 1" block in the rear, and I'll be happy until I get new wheels. Then I may have to tweak it a little more.

The drop on your truck looks killer, thats what i need. I bought these from a friend at newstalgia, it was a toss up from tt2 or these. I like these and if i can get my truck set up like yours i would be happy. thanks

67_C-30 · 02-18-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GRUMPYONE

The drop on your truck looks killer, thats what i need. I bought these from a friend at newstalgia, it was a toss up from tt2 or these. I like these and if i can get my truck set up like yours i would be happy. thanks

Thanks! Newstalgia's website is where I first saw the Rockets. They look great on your truck. My springs are McGaughy 2/4 drop springs and I got them from Tim Christian (Christian's Classics) in Rogersville, TN. I don't know how far that is from you, but if you're close you may be able to save on shipping picking them up.

GRUMPYONE · 02-19-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Thanks! Newstalgia's website is where I first saw the Rockets. They look great on your truck. My springs are McGaughy 2/4 drop springs and I got them from Tim Christian (Christian's Classics) in Rogersville, TN. I don't know how far that is from you, but if you're close you may be able to save on shipping picking them up.

Call newstalgia and ask for howard he is a friend and will take care of u. Tell him ben told u to call when u get ready. If needed i can go buy and pick them up if u pay for them and meet u to save shipping.

67_C-30 · 02-19-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GRUMPYONE

Call newstalgia and ask for howard he is a friend and will take care of u. Tell him ben told u to call when u get ready. If needed i can go buy and pick them up if u pay for them and meet u to save shipping.

Thanks for the info and offer. I really appreciate it. I'm trying decide what rims I want to go with. I want I too love the grey center Torq Thrust Originals, I looked at the Rockets, and I'm also flirting with the Cragar Eliminator below.

OARNGESI · 02-19-2009, 12:33 AM

your truck looks great with those wheels

*chevy29267truck* · 02-19-2009, 12:40 AM

welcome and nice 67 chevy truck

cmacky · 02-19-2009, 01:12 AM

hey GRUMPYONE, Welcome nice 67. I to have a 67 mine is a longbed stepside.
like the wheels. Glad to see more from the southeast tn. and northwest ga. area on the forum. Iam in ringgold, ga.

cmacky

jbristo67 · 02-19-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GRUMPYONE

When you order a 5/6 drop does it realy drop it 5/6 or more. What i am afraid of is ordering a kit and it is too much. I am in the process of building a 60 over 350 and getting the 350 turbo installed as soon as possiable. Thanks for the help.

Really and truely........ These trucks dont get low enough for me with a static drop but I dont like bags. So I droped mine 5/7 and that is how low all that stuff I listed for you will put you. That is really as low as you can go without bags. Maybe you would be happier with 2.5/4

67ChevyRedneck · 02-19-2009, 01:46 AM

Is the motor/tranny out? She looks a little nose high to me?

For a drop, I think I'm going to go with a 3.5/5 drop. That should give me about 1" tire/fender clearance (measuring/looking straight on at that wheel/fender.) Currently, my truck has ~4.5" front clearance and ~6" rear clearance.

Truck looks good, nice rim choice, and welcome to the board

02-18-2009, 09:02 PM	#1
GRUMPYONE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CHATTANOOGA TN Posts: 95	Newbie with pics of my truck It is a 67 swb with 68 fenders and 68 bed side(for the marker lites). [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Interior shot [IMG][/IMG] Today i put some rocket 17x8 with in front 245/65 and out back 265/70 [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] So now i am looking for some lowering advice. I got about six inches distance between the top of the tires to the bottom of the fenders. Any body know what to order. __________________ ALWAYS A DOLLAR SHORT THAN A DAY LATE MY WIFES 70 BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437272 Last edited by GRUMPYONE; 02-18-2009 at 09:03 PM. Reason: put 64 insted of 65

02-18-2009, 09:10 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Welcome!! As far as loweringyou'll have to decide how much.There are tons of pics in the gallery and elsewhere on the site.look thru them and see if you can find how low you want to go.There are also lots of pics in the builds subforum.Once you find one you like just ask how much it was lowered and what tires(they will make some difference).The FAQ's section will have lots of tech that has been asked repeatedly over time,though members will generally answer any questions you ask there will be more details there. Good luck with you "Altitude Adjustment" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-18-2009, 09:10 PM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck really, really, dig the rims! I also would love to have a Vette steering wheel like yours too. as far as lowering, there's no limit to the possibilities. you can go mild with a 2/4 or go crazy with bags. it's really your personal taste. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-18-2009, 09:10 PM	#4
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Depends on how much money you want to spend and the look/ride you're after. There are plenty of posts on lowering all over this site, search is your friend! Here is a link to ECE's stance photos to get you started: Stances __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

02-18-2009, 09:15 PM	#5
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck You can get 2.5 western chassis drop springs from sport truck direct. 100$ 2.5 drop spindles McGauphys 250$ best you can buy. 5 inch McGauphys drop springs in the back. 100$ 2inch drop blocks. 20$ __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

02-18-2009, 09:16 PM	#6
GRUMPYONE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CHATTANOOGA TN Posts: 95	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck When you order a 5/6 drop does it realy drop it 5/6 or more. What i am afraid of is ordering a kit and it is too much. I am in the process of building a 60 over 350 and getting the 350 turbo installed as soon as possiable. Thanks for the help. __________________ ALWAYS A DOLLAR SHORT THAN A DAY LATE MY WIFES 70 BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437272

02-18-2009, 09:51 PM	#7
jgreene0717 Jason Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 152	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Here is some pics of my truck dropped with 2.5" inch drop spindles front, 3" drop springs and 1.5" drop block for rear. I purchased everything from classic performance products. If you drop more than 4" in rear you will also need and adjustable track bar and shock relocation kit. I also have a 1" drop front spring installed but have some coil spring spacers until I drop the rear with a 4" coil. Attached Images

02-18-2009, 09:54 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck You may need to figure out what kind of front suspension you have if you're thinking of going with spindles. Your truck would have been six lug when it was new. The ball joints are different for 71-72 and 73 and up. If all you want to do is change out the springs it shouldn't matter.

02-18-2009, 10:28 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Great looking project! __________________ -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)

02-18-2009, 10:49 PM	#10
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck I'm diggin the wheels!

02-18-2009, 10:54 PM	#11
GRUMPYONE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CHATTANOOGA TN Posts: 95	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Thanks for the input, I will get some more pics up when it is droped. I am in the process of knocking some of the body work out and will paint 2 coats for a guide coat to find where i missed. It takes longer to do it this way but i want it super slick. Thanks about the comments about the wheels and truck. __________________ ALWAYS A DOLLAR SHORT THAN A DAY LATE MY WIFES 70 BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437272

02-18-2009, 10:56 PM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Nice truck! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-18-2009, 10:57 PM	#13
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Awesome truck looks good __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

02-18-2009, 11:26 PM	#14
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Let us know if you need any help with the drop...We're just down the road a piece from you!

02-18-2009, 11:28 PM	#15
GRUMPYONE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CHATTANOOGA TN Posts: 95	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Yes could use it, how much u charge and what do i need __________________ ALWAYS A DOLLAR SHORT THAN A DAY LATE MY WIFES 70 BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437272



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02-18-2009, 11:48 PM	#16
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Love the Rocket Booster Gray rims! I WAS considering those for my truck to be different, there goes that idea!! -j/k I'm just picking, but they do look very good. The kits usually drop them at least what they advertise. In fact, my 2/4 dropped mine more than 2/4, but my truck sat a little higher than most stock ones for some reason. I'm going to put a 1" block in the rear, and I'll be happy until I get new wheels. Then I may have to tweak it a little more. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

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02-19-2009, 01:12 AM	#23
cmacky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 72	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck hey GRUMPYONE, Welcome nice 67. I to have a 67 mine is a longbed stepside. like the wheels. Glad to see more from the southeast tn. and northwest ga. area on the forum. Iam in ringgold, ga. cmacky

02-19-2009, 01:46 AM	#25
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Newbie with pics of my truck Is the motor/tranny out? She looks a little nose high to me? For a drop, I think I'm going to go with a 3.5/5 drop. That should give me about 1" tire/fender clearance (measuring/looking straight on at that wheel/fender.) Currently, my truck has ~4.5" front clearance and ~6" rear clearance. Truck looks good, nice rim choice, and welcome to the board __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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