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Bob 68327 · 04-05-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DINS 1

LOOKS GREAT Cant wait to see the rear wheels on the narrow rear. I hope the rear end holds up at least for the first few launches.

It will be fine .... Thanks Buddy......

Bob 68327 · 04-10-2011, 10:24 PM

Got all the bugs out of the front end and put it on the alignment rack today and finally went for a ride .... Now it's time for the rear end to come out .. More pics comming soon....

**lolife99** · 04-10-2011, 10:33 PM

How big of a rear tire are you going to use?

You gonna have it at Des Moine in July for the Goodguys show?

Bob 68327 · 04-10-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

How big of a rear tire are you going to use?

You gonna have it at Des Moine in July for the Goodguys show?

Rear tire unknown at the moment I haven't even figured how wide the rear wheels will be I will get the rear end in and do some very carefull measuring then order the new rear wheels and hopefully I can afford tires after that .. My cash flow is very low at the moment so hopefully that starts looking up . Planning to be at Good guys show unless I cant afford to put tires on it have to see....

**thelonerife** · 04-10-2011, 10:57 PM

awesome! I wish my truck were 4 3/4'' also. there are a lot more wheel options. Great job!

Bob 68327 · 04-10-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

awesome! I wish my truck were 4 3/4'' also. there are a lot more wheel options. Great job!

Thank You .. I might not have changed the bolt pattern but i'm putting a car rear end in it and wanted it to match I have a lot of time in the front rotors but they came out nice..

Bob 68327 · 04-17-2011, 10:41 PM

The rear end is in it now to fab up shock mounts and figure out tire size so I can spend some more money I don't have

Here is a teaser pic of a wheel mocked up thanks to my buddy who let me steal it off his truck ..Sorry they are crappy cell phone pics for now... Bob

DINS 1 · 04-18-2011, 06:56 AM

Looks good. at least somebody is working on there project.

Bob 68327 · 04-18-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DINS 1

Looks good. at least somebody is working on there project.

Well i left it alone in the garage and it didn't work on itself so I figured i would have to do it...

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-21-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob 68327

I know I liked the rallys but it was time for a change as far as the rear end goes I got a great deal on it and it's the width I wanted so we will see how strong it is . I'm sure it will be strong enough I have seen a few GN's with big turbos and slicks running stock rears with no problem .

What do they weigh? And do they have your right foot?

Good luck with it buddy!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-21-2011, 08:35 PM

Bob, the truck's new look is awesome! Nice work. How are you liking the upgrades now?

Bob 68327 · 04-21-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Bob, the truck's new look is awesome! Nice work. How are you liking the upgrades now?

good so far i'm working on finishing up the rear end and we will see if it holds up

I still need to buy tires and wheels for the rear I need to make a little more money to finish it ... hope fully be driving it before long...Thanks for the kind words I'm really happy with the way it's turning out ... Bob

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-22-2011, 03:21 PM

Personally, I think it'll look sweet with these wheels on it. The rallys were cool, but dang near every old 2wd pick up around here has them on them now. Are you going to try to make it to ant Culvers' cruise ins this year?

Bob 68327 · 04-22-2011, 05:26 PM

I'm going to try the first one is May 11 I don't know if I will make that one but I am trying....

Bob 68327 · 05-01-2011, 09:53 PM

Small update i got the brake lines all bent and installed now just need to install the u-joint and fab the shock mounts .. Still no wheels and tires for the rear but hopefully comming soon along with some pictures.....

04-10-2011, 10:24 PM	#27
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My 50th Suspension change Got all the bugs out of the front end and put it on the alignment rack today and finally went for a ride .... Now it's time for the rear end to come out .. More pics comming soon.... __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

04-10-2011, 10:33 PM	#28
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: My 50th Suspension change How big of a rear tire are you going to use? You gonna have it at Des Moine in July for the Goodguys show? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-10-2011, 10:57 PM	#30
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: My 50th Suspension change awesome! I wish my truck were 4 3/4'' also. there are a lot more wheel options. Great job! __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

04-17-2011, 10:41 PM	#32
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My 50th Suspension change The rear end is in it now to fab up shock mounts and figure out tire size so I can spend some more money I don't have Here is a teaser pic of a wheel mocked up thanks to my buddy who let me steal it off his truck ..Sorry they are crappy cell phone pics for now... Bob Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

04-18-2011, 06:56 AM	#33
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: My 50th Suspension change Looks good. at least somebody is working on there project. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

04-21-2011, 08:35 PM	#36
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: My 50th Suspension change Bob, the truck's new look is awesome! Nice work. How are you liking the upgrades now? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-22-2011, 03:21 PM	#38
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: My 50th Suspension change Personally, I think it'll look sweet with these wheels on it. The rallys were cool, but dang near every old 2wd pick up around here has them on them now. Are you going to try to make it to ant Culvers' cruise ins this year? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-22-2011, 05:26 PM	#39
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My 50th Suspension change I'm going to try the first one is May 11 I don't know if I will make that one but I am trying.... __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

05-01-2011, 09:53 PM	#40
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: My 50th Suspension change Small update i got the brake lines all bent and installed now just need to install the u-joint and fab the shock mounts .. Still no wheels and tires for the rear but hopefully comming soon along with some pictures..... __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

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