Help with wheels and lowering truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*hotrods* · 04-02-2007, 07:09 PM

First off, I'm new and just bought a pretty rare truck. I got a 71 Cheyenne big block 396, factory tach and factory black. I am wanting to do either 18" front and 20" rear or just 20" wheels. Can someone tell me what the widest wheel and backspacing and tire size for the rear and the front?

I plan to lower the truck 4"-6". Also, whats the best way to lower the truck without spending the family savings?

71chevylowrider · 04-02-2007, 07:13 PM

It's kinda customary to see a picture of your truck & a little history about yourself/truck on your first post, & then just sit back & let all the great info flow. Sounds like a very cool truck though, I don't have the info you need or I'd share it with you.

*hotrods* · 04-02-2007, 07:29 PM

Well, I'm a die hard Chevy guy. I currently have 3 1969 Camaro's that I am building (1) COPO 427 Clone (2) high end pro-touring car (3) a Z28 clone. I just sold 3 69 Camaro's that I built last year and been wanting a nice SWB BBC Cheyenne for a shop truck for some time. I currently have a pro-street S-10 for a shop truck. I don't have any pictures of the truck yet but its going to go back pretty much stock with the exception of Large wheels and lowered. I don't want to take away from the originality too much but give it current curb appeal. I am going with a oak bed and nice black/white houndstooth interior. Oh also, I'm a banker by day and do restoration work at night to keep my sanity.

**john** · 04-02-2007, 07:54 PM

Welcome to the board. There are some 20's in this thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217930

weav1 · 04-02-2007, 08:00 PM

Who Has A Savings

71chevylowrider · 04-02-2007, 08:02 PM

HOLY CRAP You Rock! welcome to the greatest place for chevy/GMC Truck lovers to hang out & share trucks/stories & info.

Oh, if you don't get answers quick enough, feel free to look around & find a truck youlike the fit of the wheels on & send them a PM (Private Messaage) & ask what size they are.

04-02-2007, 07:09 PM	#1
hotrods Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 18	Help with wheels and lowering truck First off, I'm new and just bought a pretty rare truck. I got a 71 Cheyenne big block 396, factory tach and factory black. I am wanting to do either 18" front and 20" rear or just 20" wheels. Can someone tell me what the widest wheel and backspacing and tire size for the rear and the front? I plan to lower the truck 4"-6". Also, whats the best way to lower the truck without spending the family savings?

04-02-2007, 07:13 PM	#2
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Help with wheels and lowering truck It's kinda customary to see a picture of your truck & a little history about yourself/truck on your first post, & then just sit back & let all the great info flow. Sounds like a very cool truck though, I don't have the info you need or I'd share it with you. Last edited by 71chevylowrider; 04-02-2007 at 07:14 PM.

04-02-2007, 07:29 PM	#3
hotrods Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 18	Re: Help with wheels and lowering truck Well, I'm a die hard Chevy guy. I currently have 3 1969 Camaro's that I am building (1) COPO 427 Clone (2) high end pro-touring car (3) a Z28 clone. I just sold 3 69 Camaro's that I built last year and been wanting a nice SWB BBC Cheyenne for a shop truck for some time. I currently have a pro-street S-10 for a shop truck. I don't have any pictures of the truck yet but its going to go back pretty much stock with the exception of Large wheels and lowered. I don't want to take away from the originality too much but give it current curb appeal. I am going with a oak bed and nice black/white houndstooth interior. Oh also, I'm a banker by day and do restoration work at night to keep my sanity. Last edited by hotrods; 04-02-2007 at 07:31 PM.

04-02-2007, 07:54 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Help with wheels and lowering truck Welcome to the board. There are some 20's in this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217930 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 04-02-2007 at 07:55 PM.

04-02-2007, 08:00 PM	#5
weav1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: plainfield indiana Posts: 283	Re: Help with wheels and lowering truck Who Has A Savings

04-02-2007, 08:02 PM	#6
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Help with wheels and lowering truck HOLY CRAP You Rock! welcome to the greatest place for chevy/GMC Truck lovers to hang out & share trucks/stories & info. Oh, if you don't get answers quick enough, feel free to look around & find a truck youlike the fit of the wheels on & send them a PM (Private Messaage) & ask what size they are. Last edited by 71chevylowrider; 04-02-2007 at 08:04 PM.

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