I have reached perfection...IMHO! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BraveDave · 07-17-2010, 10:25 PM

i have had my '72 for nearly 6 years and i think i finally found the perfect look. of course, that is very subjective, but for me, this is just about as good as it gets. i had 17 X 8's with 275-50's and 235-50's and the front wheels just looked too bulky. i ran cragar 390 series wheels for a while and didnt' like the look....i just realized today that they were 9" wheels, not 8" like i ordered. anyway, i went back to the torq-thrust wheels, keeping the 275-50's out back, but opting for a 17 X 7 up front with a 245-45 tire. when they backed it out of the stall, i cringed...hoping it was going to look right. it did take a few minutes to get used to the smaller tire, but now it think it looks perfect for the look i am after! it was a good day in magnolia!

bigguy69 · 07-17-2010, 10:28 PM

nice truck!!

1LoC10 · 07-17-2010, 10:34 PM

very nice

big_al_71 · 07-17-2010, 10:34 PM

Al likes it!!!! but then again what is there not to like swb-two-tone-slightly lowered..

pat 70/71 · 07-17-2010, 11:02 PM

I, have the same wheels on my 70 stepper. thinking of swapping those wheels on to my fleetside. currently it has truck rallys. looks real sweet congrats, Pat

davebloomer · 07-17-2010, 11:08 PM

In my opinion that is perfect. Whenever I get a second 1 of these trucks it'll look a lot like that one. Great work.

cheepin · 07-17-2010, 11:18 PM

I like it!

**SOON2BLAZE** · 07-17-2010, 11:48 PM

looks tight

Zoomin · 07-18-2010, 12:33 AM

That truck would look good even if it was on cinder blocks.

dougo · 07-18-2010, 12:37 AM

looks very nice.

BraveDave · 07-18-2010, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

That truck would look good even if it was on cinder blocks.

ROFLMAO!!!! i hope that never happens!

northern 85 · 07-18-2010, 06:02 AM

Thats not nice its Super Nice!! Great job love the look!

*Fitz* · 07-18-2010, 10:58 AM

POIFECT! Nyuk,Nyuk,Nyuk!

Zoomin · 07-18-2010, 10:51 PM

Couple quick questions - what's the drop, and what color blue?

Thx

BraveDave · 07-20-2010, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Couple quick questions - what's the drop, and what color blue?

Thx

the drop is 4" in front (2" spindles, 2" drop springs) and the rear is 4-1/2 inches (drop springs). the truck was painted when i got it, so i have no idea what color blue it is.

72BlckButy · 07-20-2010, 03:23 PM

Nice!

cdowns · 07-20-2010, 03:54 PM

that's too bad if you think you've reached perfection, that means theres nothing to look foward to in your future

BB72CHEVKT · 07-20-2010, 03:55 PM

love the look

epashhans · 07-20-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

that's too bad if you think you've reached perfection, that means theres nothing to look foward to in your future

...except pure enjoyment! Looks great!

marks1972 · 07-20-2010, 04:22 PM

nice truck. love the stance. not to low and not to factory just right

07-17-2010, 10:25 PM	#1
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	I have reached perfection...IMHO! i have had my '72 for nearly 6 years and i think i finally found the perfect look. of course, that is very subjective, but for me, this is just about as good as it gets. i had 17 X 8's with 275-50's and 235-50's and the front wheels just looked too bulky. i ran cragar 390 series wheels for a while and didnt' like the look....i just realized today that they were 9" wheels, not 8" like i ordered. anyway, i went back to the torq-thrust wheels, keeping the 275-50's out back, but opting for a 17 X 7 up front with a 245-45 tire. when they backed it out of the stall, i cringed...hoping it was going to look right. it did take a few minutes to get used to the smaller tire, but now it think it looks perfect for the look i am after! it was a good day in magnolia! __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

07-17-2010, 10:28 PM	#2
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! nice truck!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

07-17-2010, 10:34 PM	#3
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! very nice __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

07-17-2010, 10:34 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! Al likes it!!!! but then again what is there not to like swb-two-tone-slightly lowered.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-17-2010, 11:02 PM	#5
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! I, have the same wheels on my 70 stepper. thinking of swapping those wheels on to my fleetside. currently it has truck rallys. looks real sweet congrats, Pat

07-17-2010, 11:08 PM	#6
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! In my opinion that is perfect. Whenever I get a second 1 of these trucks it'll look a lot like that one. Great work.

07-17-2010, 11:18 PM	#7
cheepin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Parachute, CO Posts: 183	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! I like it! __________________ 1984 1ton 4x4 crew cab dually 6.2 diesel,465,205,D60,D70,1987 3/4ton 4x4 suburban 5.7 FI350,TH400,208,1985 CJ-7 FI406,465,205,D60,FF14, 1970 Jeepster 350,465,205,D44,FF14,

07-17-2010, 11:48 PM	#8
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! looks tight

07-18-2010, 12:33 AM	#9
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! That truck would look good even if it was on cinder blocks.

07-18-2010, 12:37 AM	#10
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! looks very nice. __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

07-18-2010, 06:02 AM	#12
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! Thats not nice its Super Nice!! Great job love the look!

07-18-2010, 10:58 AM	#13
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! POIFECT! Nyuk,Nyuk,Nyuk! Attached Images

07-18-2010, 10:51 PM	#14
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! Couple quick questions - what's the drop, and what color blue? Thx

07-20-2010, 03:23 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! Nice! __________________ -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)

07-20-2010, 03:54 PM	#17
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! that's too bad if you think you've reached perfection, that means theres nothing to look foward to in your future __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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07-20-2010, 03:55 PM	#18
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! love the look __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

07-20-2010, 04:22 PM	#20
marks1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 240	Re: I have reached perfection...IMHO! nice truck. love the stance. not to low and not to factory just right __________________ Mark 1968 C-10 SWB 307/munci 4spd/411possi 1986-1990 1972 Cheyenne-10 LWB 350/TH350 IF SHE WHOULD HAVE KEEPT THE SHIRT ON THEY WOULDNT HAVE BROKEN UP THANKS ADAM SANDLER U. S. Navy Seabee "CAN DO", "The difficult we do at once. The impossible may take a little bit longer.","We Build We Fight", "Work Hard Play Hard"

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