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AlBsure · 01-09-2014, 01:28 AM

This site is the best, Thought I would share my rig with you guys

The first 2 pics are 37s on a 8" lift, then I went down to 35s on a 6" lift, and now it sits at 33s with a 5" lift.

AlBsure · 01-09-2014, 01:40 AM

more pics, This is the start of the re-build.

oldschool18 · 01-09-2014, 02:04 AM

very NICE!!!!

AlBsure · 01-09-2014, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by oldschool18

very NICE!!!!

Thank you.

SACRAMENTO 71 · 01-09-2014, 03:27 PM

WELCOME ALBSURE, this is a fantastic site for information, parts and great people. Glad you found it!!

Like the rig for sure, do not know how long you have had it, but I get the impression not that long. I like you have already started a BIG project!!

Good luck and keep the pictures coming. Nick

**Yukon Jack** · 01-09-2014, 06:02 PM

Great looking - looks good at all different lift and tire sizes you posted. Which combo did/do you like the best?

YBNORML · 01-09-2014, 06:14 PM

Nice work! Looks very clean.

swyfor5 · 01-09-2014, 08:45 PM

Welcome to the board! More info please, looks real good!

AlBsure · 01-09-2014, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the compliments. I've owned this truck for 3years..I would say the best look is the 5" on 33s. The reason I say that is because I'm a short guy and it's easy for me to get in and out of. Another benefit is the performance, best way I can describe it is it seemed lighter and quicker. The truck sits in primer, I have yet to finish the bodywork on the hood, tailgate, and doors, what color should I go? Thinking of doing a light blue, something along the lines of baby blue. I'm having trouble uploading pics from my phone I will post more as soon as I figure it out.

Break Down:
406ci sbc
Th350 w/Hughes torque converter
373 gears with auburn pozi front and back
Wheels are Weld Stone crushers 15/12
Tires are super swamper tsl/sx 33/15.5/15
Stay tuned.

mud.man.rj · 01-09-2014, 09:56 PM

Real nice truck, thanks for sharing, I like it best with the 37's but I am crazy just went from 38.5's to 40's on my truck, but then again I have a hard enough time getting in and am 6ft. being short wouldn't help. There are steps available. Light blue may be a real nice color for it. Cool rims. Keep posting 4x4's are my fav.
Mudman.

AlBsure · 01-09-2014, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Real nice truck, thanks for sharing, I like it best with the 37's but I am crazy just went from 38.5's to 40's on my truck, but then again I have a hard enough time getting in and am 6ft. being short wouldn't help. There are steps available. Light blue may be a real nice color for it. Cool rims. Keep posting 4x4's are my fav.
Mudman.

I've had a few people say they like it best with the 37s. You have a nice rig too buddy. I stopped by your profile and seen some pics. The white truck is nice.

mud.man.rj · 01-09-2014, 10:32 PM

I just like the 37" tire size and lift, but overall I do like the rim width and Swampers better as a tire. they look good being so wide. Cool truck how ever you look at it.

AlBsure · 01-09-2014, 11:05 PM

I agree. The 35s I had were the widest. They measured 18.5" in width

mud.man.rj · 01-09-2014, 11:16 PM

The one thing about a smaller tire is wheel speed and less weight. Going bigger takes a lot more to turn and makes it a higher gear ratio, more highway friendly but less town. Bet the 33's really rip in the sand.

**70cst** · 01-10-2014, 10:45 PM

Hey AlBsure ...

to the forms and

from Ohio.

That is one

rode you have ....

AlBsure · 01-11-2014, 02:56 AM

I posted some more pics, I put them in the blazer build forum just look for the same title.
thanks.

Chulisohombre · 01-11-2014, 08:26 AM

Nice lookin truck before and after. The 33s look too small to Me though. I'm running 5 inch lift and 35x12.5 on mine and think its Perfect. 37s are pushing it on stock axles. I broke two rears On 35s so went 3/4 ton and now haven't had a problem except breaking a Detroit In the rear. I went with true blue color On mine which is just Slightly darker than the stock baby Blue color or Sky blue color it Was stock.

AlBsure · 01-11-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre

Nice lookin truck before and after. The 33s look too small to Me though. I'm running 5 inch lift and 35x12.5 on mine and think its Perfect. 37s are pushing it on stock axles. I broke two rears On 35s so went 3/4 ton and now haven't had a problem except breaking a Detroit In the rear. I went with true blue color On mine which is just Slightly darker than the stock baby Blue color or Sky blue color it Was stock.

Where can I find a picture of it.. I want to buy my paint next week but I'm not too sure of the color yet. I like the light blue of the 67 c10 you see on the main page of this site and a blue called Grabber Blue. I also like Hugger Orange.

Chulisohombre · 01-11-2014, 09:11 AM

It's in between baby blue and the color yours is in the first pics. Let me look and see if I can post something here.

Chulisohombre · 01-11-2014, 09:17 AM

Here you go. https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...977_o.jpg?dl=1

AlBsure · 01-11-2014, 09:17 AM

You're right. That's about right in the middle. Thanks

Chulisohombre · 01-11-2014, 09:26 AM

No problem. Had to Do A link. It wouldn't Let me post the pic itself.

01-09-2014, 01:28 AM	#1
AlBsure Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pismo Beach CA Posts: 104	New to the site, check out my ride : ) This site is the best, Thought I would share my rig with you guys The first 2 pics are 37s on a 8" lift, then I went down to 35s on a 6" lift, and now it sits at 33s with a 5" lift. Attached Images

01-09-2014, 01:40 AM	#2
AlBsure Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pismo Beach CA Posts: 104	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) more pics, This is the start of the re-build. Attached Images

01-09-2014, 02:04 AM	#3
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) very NICE!!!! __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

01-09-2014, 03:27 PM	#5
SACRAMENTO 71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 242	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) WELCOME ALBSURE, this is a fantastic site for information, parts and great people. Glad you found it!! Like the rig for sure, do not know how long you have had it, but I get the impression not that long. I like you have already started a BIG project!! Good luck and keep the pictures coming. Nick __________________ 68 C10 SWB W/ 72 FRONT CLIP 343SB TH400 64 C10 SWB 406SB TH400 74 SUBURBAN 454BB TH400 78 K10 SWB 350 TH350 6" ON 35" BFG MUD 71 K5 350 W/ TBI 700R4 6" ON 38" BFG MUD 00 K3500 DRW BIG BLOCK "DRINKING PRBLM"

01-09-2014, 06:02 PM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) Great looking - looks good at all different lift and tire sizes you posted. Which combo did/do you like the best? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-09-2014, 06:14 PM	#7
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) Nice work! Looks very clean. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-09-2014, 08:45 PM	#8
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) Welcome to the board! More info please, looks real good!

01-09-2014, 09:48 PM	#9
AlBsure Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pismo Beach CA Posts: 104	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) Thanks for the compliments. I've owned this truck for 3years..I would say the best look is the 5" on 33s. The reason I say that is because I'm a short guy and it's easy for me to get in and out of. Another benefit is the performance, best way I can describe it is it seemed lighter and quicker. The truck sits in primer, I have yet to finish the bodywork on the hood, tailgate, and doors, what color should I go? Thinking of doing a light blue, something along the lines of baby blue. I'm having trouble uploading pics from my phone I will post more as soon as I figure it out. Break Down: 406ci sbc Th350 w/Hughes torque converter 373 gears with auburn pozi front and back Wheels are Weld Stone crushers 15/12 Tires are super swamper tsl/sx 33/15.5/15 Stay tuned.

01-09-2014, 09:56 PM	#10
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) Real nice truck, thanks for sharing, I like it best with the 37's but I am crazy just went from 38.5's to 40's on my truck, but then again I have a hard enough time getting in and am 6ft. being short wouldn't help. There are steps available. Light blue may be a real nice color for it. Cool rims. Keep posting 4x4's are my fav. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-09-2014, 10:32 PM	#12
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) I just like the 37" tire size and lift, but overall I do like the rim width and Swampers better as a tire. they look good being so wide. Cool truck how ever you look at it. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-09-2014, 11:05 PM	#13
AlBsure Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pismo Beach CA Posts: 104	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) I agree. The 35s I had were the widest. They measured 18.5" in width

01-09-2014, 11:16 PM	#14
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) The one thing about a smaller tire is wheel speed and less weight. Going bigger takes a lot more to turn and makes it a higher gear ratio, more highway friendly but less town. Bet the 33's really rip in the sand. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-10-2014, 10:45 PM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) Hey AlBsure ... to the forms and from Ohio. That is one rode you have .... __________________ 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!

01-11-2014, 02:56 AM	#16
AlBsure Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pismo Beach CA Posts: 104	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) I posted some more pics, I put them in the blazer build forum just look for the same title. thanks.

01-11-2014, 08:26 AM	#17
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) Nice lookin truck before and after. The 33s look too small to Me though. I'm running 5 inch lift and 35x12.5 on mine and think its Perfect. 37s are pushing it on stock axles. I broke two rears On 35s so went 3/4 ton and now haven't had a problem except breaking a Detroit In the rear. I went with true blue color On mine which is just Slightly darker than the stock baby Blue color or Sky blue color it Was stock.



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01-11-2014, 09:11 AM	#19
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) It's in between baby blue and the color yours is in the first pics. Let me look and see if I can post something here.

01-11-2014, 09:17 AM	#20
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) Here you go. https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...977_o.jpg?dl=1 Last edited by Chulisohombre; 01-11-2014 at 09:24 AM.

01-11-2014, 09:26 AM	#22
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: New to the site, check out my ride : ) No problem. Had to Do A link. It wouldn't Let me post the pic itself.

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