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Becker67 · 11-02-2015, 09:58 PM

Nice looking truck here's my truck with 255/60's in the front and 275/60's in the rear

Malamute · 11-04-2015, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NTIMID8R

That looks great. Did you have to notch it and did the control arms clear the rims without modifying them?

No notch and the control arms clear the wheels with no grinding. That was my biggest worry and why I was thinking about going with a larger wheel but now that I see the 15's on it, that's the way it will stay. I would love to find a set of 15x8 steelies at some point.

Malamute · 11-04-2015, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Becker67

Nice looking truck here's my truck with 255/60's in the front and 275/60's in the rear

Thanks, I'm pretty sure that is what I will be running as well. I mentioned darker gray paint on the rally's, it looks like yours are a little darker than normal. Did you paint them?

Rod Run · 11-04-2015, 10:14 AM

Great looking drop

Becker67 · 11-07-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Malamute

Thanks, I'm pretty sure that is what I will be running as well. I mentioned darker gray paint on the rally's, it looks like yours are a little darker than normal. Did you paint them?

They were powder coated rally wheel silver

Malamute · 11-08-2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Becker67

They were powder coated rally wheel silver

Thanks.

Rafa72cheyenne · 11-14-2015, 01:57 AM

NICE !!!!!
I fnished my 4.5 drop today on the front. cant wait for my 6" coils to get here.
ill be at the same stance as you in a couple days !

Malamute · 11-15-2015, 07:24 PM

Three better shots today. Cleaned up the surface rust in the rockers and after pulling the carpet from the kick panels we found some bondo at the bottom on each side. Grinded it out and there was just a little rust where the kick panels join the floor.

Got everything patched, placed some seam sealer and POR 15. Put the new weather-stripping on the doors as well. Going to stay with the current carpet, just going to steam clean it the best I can and then it's time to wax that paint and see if I can get a little oxidation off of it.

I'm open to suggestions on the best product to use on the paint.

Rafa72cheyenne · 11-15-2015, 08:24 PM

^^ nice truck!!!

70 shorty · 11-15-2015, 09:11 PM

I think that's about as perfect as I'd like my 70 to sit. Love it!

Green67Stepper · 11-16-2015, 09:21 AM

I may have just missed it, but what kit did you run?

**lolife99** · 11-16-2015, 11:08 AM

Your truck looks great.
I'm saving this pic.
A lot of people don't understand how much wider the front track width is on these trucks.
Especially the 67-69 trucks with the narrower rearend and disc brakes added in the front.
It's just a pet peeve of mine.

Skip the waxing and go right to buffing with good 3M products.
You will be amazed.
Then give it a coat of wax.

**Boog** · 11-16-2015, 04:23 PM

You can put a 10" wheel and tire on the rear and it will fit and look like its made for that truck.

Malamute · 11-16-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Green67Stepper

I may have just missed it, but what kit did you run?

ECE 4.5/6 w/ 4 wheel discs.

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Originally Posted by Boog

You can put a 10" wheel and tire on the rear and it will fit and look like its made for that truck.

If I could find a 10" wide 6 lug rally I believe that is what I would put on the back.

**Boog** · 11-16-2015, 08:09 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-42-5006044

There you are.

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-16-2015, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

You can put a 10" wheel and tire on the rear and it will fit and look like its made for that truck.

Seriously sweet truck.

Malamute · 11-17-2015, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Your truck looks great.
I'm saving this pic.
A lot of people don't understand how much wider the front track width is on these trucks.
Especially the 67-69 trucks with the narrower rearend and disc brakes added in the front.
It's just a pet peeve of mine.

Skip the waxing and go right to buffing with good 3M products.
You will be amazed.
Then give it a coat of wax.

Thanks. I'll see what products I can find and hit it with the buffer.

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Originally Posted by Boog

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-42-5006044

There you are.

Thanks. I could just swap the caps and trim rings over. I do think it would look better with a wider rear wheel.

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Seriously sweet truck.

Thank you.

GeirJB · 11-17-2015, 05:41 PM

Nice! Good looking truck! Like the stance! I want to do same with my -67!

Malamute · 11-18-2015, 10:54 AM

After some research it looks like 3M Finesse it in a medium grit may be the way to go.
Thoughts on the grit?

**lolife99** · 11-18-2015, 11:18 AM

Here's what I used on Gingers cab.
#1 rubbing compound with a wool pad has amazing results, but move quickly and stay off of the corners. The original lacquer paint on my truck was thin.
Then followed up the last two compounds with the correct foam pad.
It even bought a new buffer for this job.

I figured it was a good investment and way cheaper than a new paint job.
Take your time and have fun!

knomadd · 11-18-2015, 11:45 AM

Keith is right on with the 3M stuff and how to use it. I believe the #2 uses the white/cream colored foam pad while the #3 uses the dark gray foam pad. The white/cream pad is a coarser foam than the dark gray, which helps each compound do its job. (Assuming you are getting 3M pads. I can't speak for other brands colors).

Malamute · 11-18-2015, 12:11 PM

Thanks! Is an auto body supplier the best place to get this stuff or do the local parts stores have it? I want to have the right pads as well for the buffer.

**lolife99** · 11-18-2015, 12:17 PM

You can usually find these products anywhere that sells paint.
I got mine at my local auto parts/paint supplier.
But they keep these 3m products in the back.
Be prepared to spend a few bucks,... But its worth it.

original-71 · 11-18-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

You can usually find these products anywhere that sells paint.
I got mine at my local auto parts/paint supplier.
But they keep these 3m products in the back.
Be prepared to spend a few bucks,... But its worth it.

I went that route also and it is pricey but the products do work. or try amazon they have the entire kit plus all the pads for $132 and free shipping....seems like a deal and shipped to your front door. looks like only 2 left at that price though

**lolife99** · 11-18-2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by original-71

I went that route also and it is pricey but the products do work. or try amazon they have the entire kit plus all the pads for $132 and free shipping....seems like a deal and shipped to your front door. looks like only 2 left at that price though

That is a good price!

11-02-2015, 09:58 PM	#26
Becker67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 265	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Nice looking truck here's my truck with 255/60's in the front and 275/60's in the rear Attached Images __________________ Kevin 67 custom cab big window swb 350/700r4 4/6 drop tilt,a/c 69 custom/10 swb 350/350 4/6 drop tach,tilt 71 cheyenne super swb 454/700r4 4/6drop tach,tilt,a/c,bucket seats,speed warning 96 gmc swb

11-04-2015, 10:14 AM	#29
Rod Run Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 777	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Great looking drop __________________ ______________________ www.northeastrodrun.com

11-14-2015, 01:57 AM	#32
Rafa72cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Wilmington CA Posts: 26	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished NICE !!!!! I fnished my 4.5 drop today on the front. cant wait for my 6" coils to get here. ill be at the same stance as you in a couple days ! __________________ -RafaeL

11-15-2015, 07:24 PM	#33
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Three better shots today. Cleaned up the surface rust in the rockers and after pulling the carpet from the kick panels we found some bondo at the bottom on each side. Grinded it out and there was just a little rust where the kick panels join the floor. Got everything patched, placed some seam sealer and POR 15. Put the new weather-stripping on the doors as well. Going to stay with the current carpet, just going to steam clean it the best I can and then it's time to wax that paint and see if I can get a little oxidation off of it. I'm open to suggestions on the best product to use on the paint.

11-15-2015, 08:24 PM	#34
Rafa72cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Wilmington CA Posts: 26	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished ^^ nice truck!!! __________________ -RafaeL

11-15-2015, 09:11 PM	#35
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished I think that's about as perfect as I'd like my 70 to sit. Love it! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

11-16-2015, 09:21 AM	#36
Green67Stepper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 109	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished I may have just missed it, but what kit did you run?

11-16-2015, 11:08 AM	#37
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Your truck looks great. I'm saving this pic. A lot of people don't understand how much wider the front track width is on these trucks. Especially the 67-69 trucks with the narrower rearend and disc brakes added in the front. It's just a pet peeve of mine. Skip the waxing and go right to buffing with good 3M products. You will be amazed. Then give it a coat of wax. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-16-2015, 04:23 PM	#38
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished You can put a 10" wheel and tire on the rear and it will fit and look like its made for that truck. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-16-2015, 08:09 PM	#40
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-42-5006044 There you are. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-17-2015, 05:41 PM	#43
GeirJB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fredrikstad, Norway Posts: 20	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Nice! Good looking truck! Like the stance! I want to do same with my -67! __________________ MY -67 Chevrolet C-10, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622636 Other Cars -69 VW 1600 Variant, 82 VW Polo G40, - 96 Subaru Impreza GT Turbo, -01 BMW 316ti

11-18-2015, 10:54 AM	#44
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished After some research it looks like 3M Finesse it in a medium grit may be the way to go. Thoughts on the grit?

11-18-2015, 11:18 AM	#45
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Here's what I used on Gingers cab. #1 rubbing compound with a wool pad has amazing results, but move quickly and stay off of the corners. The original lacquer paint on my truck was thin. Then followed up the last two compounds with the correct foam pad. It even bought a new buffer for this job. I figured it was a good investment and way cheaper than a new paint job. Take your time and have fun! Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-18-2015, 11:45 AM	#46
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Keith is right on with the 3M stuff and how to use it. I believe the #2 uses the white/cream colored foam pad while the #3 uses the dark gray foam pad. The white/cream pad is a coarser foam than the dark gray, which helps each compound do its job. (Assuming you are getting 3M pads. I can't speak for other brands colors). __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

11-18-2015, 12:11 PM	#47
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Thanks! Is an auto body supplier the best place to get this stuff or do the local parts stores have it? I want to have the right pads as well for the buffer.



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11-18-2015, 12:17 PM	#48
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished You can usually find these products anywhere that sells paint. I got mine at my local auto parts/paint supplier. But they keep these 3m products in the back. Be prepared to spend a few bucks,... But its worth it. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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