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72cheyennesuper20 · 04-05-2008, 08:56 AM

I justed voted yes lift it, But how about two sets of wheels with 33's. One set Classic II's Because the are cool, And one set of the pictured wheels, For when you feel like looking stock like. I borrowed the pic from member cleszkie.

vtblazer · 04-05-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 72cheyennesuper20

I justed voted yes lift it, But how about two sets of wheels with 33's. One set Classic II's Because the are cool, And one set of the pictured wheels, For when you feel like looking stock like. I borrowed the pic from member cleszkie.

I like that stock wheel/bigger tire look alot.

NTR72GMC · 04-05-2008, 07:52 PM

IT WOULD LOOK SWEET WITH SOME BIG TIRES AND THE WHEELS YOU HAVE ON IT NOW.

stomper · 11-12-2010, 03:18 PM

Well, I finally did it! Guess it was inevitable - I must be a hot rodder. Couldn't stand leaving it alone.

Ridnhi · 11-12-2010, 04:39 PM

I like it!!! Nice choice.
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**Yukon Jack** · 11-12-2010, 06:54 PM

Thumbs up from me too!

bigeasycigars · 11-12-2010, 06:56 PM

Any regrets? ;-)

ksbrktracer · 11-12-2010, 07:03 PM

Looks great ...... !

1972CST · 11-12-2010, 07:32 PM

With a ride like that you cant go wronge either way... but it looks alot tougher now!

1tonblaze · 11-13-2010, 03:48 PM

Droool................................... looks good

Flat 67 · 11-13-2010, 04:42 PM

Hey Stomp,

Looks great!!! Don't over think it. Just enjoy your truck and know it is going up in value just sitting there. The sick feeling comes from buying a $50-60k truck and losing a least $10k on the first mile and about $500 every month there after. Have fun with it. No one ever went to hell for molesting a virgin truck...................................just my .02...................Flat67

swyfor5 · 11-13-2010, 05:30 PM

Nice, love brown paint. Is that original paint, do you have the code#?

sandnuriz · 11-13-2010, 05:38 PM

Nice looks great, 2wd lower it,4wd Lift it,stock leave it in the garage or out in the field LOL

stomper · 11-16-2010, 03:10 PM

Bigeasy,

Regrets? Well, I got the wheels off craigslist. They were a great deal but not authentic Classic II's. The holes are bigger in the classics and I wish I'd have waited for real classics. I'l probably switch them out soon. I may feel the same way on the tires later - wish they were bfg muds or wrangler mtrs.

As far as the lift. No regrets. If I'd have had to lengthen a driveshaft and permanently alter an original part I would regret that but that's just me. I'm chasing a fit problem with the rear extended brake hose right now with Rough Country. They are sending another but I suspect I will have to make it work with adapters.

Stomp

stomper · 11-16-2010, 04:11 PM

Swyfor5,

Most of the paint is original as far as I can tell. Attached is a photo of the floor when I replaced the terrible tan aftermarket cut pile that was in it when I got it. Save for the rocker repair and some repaint on the rear corners and hood, I think it has an authentic 'patina' of scratches and fading. The SPID lists MED BRONZE as the paint color. You can see a photo of the SPID in a previous post.

Stomp

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-16-2010, 05:31 PM

Looks good, if you want to change your wheels, you should think about the 15 x 8" steel wheels and run original dog dish caps. I love that look, but I also like vintage 15 x 8" polish slots. The classic II's aren't old enough to complete that vintage vibe like slots or even old Outlaw aluminum wheels. Still excited that you lifted it. It really would have been a tough call for me. Trevor

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04-05-2008, 08:56 AM	#26
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Should I lift it? I justed voted yes lift it, But how about two sets of wheels with 33's. One set Classic II's Because the are cool, And one set of the pictured wheels, For when you feel like looking stock like. I borrowed the pic from member cleszkie. Attached Images Last edited by 72cheyennesuper20; 04-05-2008 at 08:57 AM.

04-05-2008, 07:52 PM	#28
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: Should I lift it? IT WOULD LOOK SWEET WITH SOME BIG TIRES AND THE WHEELS YOU HAVE ON IT NOW.

11-12-2010, 03:18 PM	#29
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: Should I lift it? Well, I finally did it! Guess it was inevitable - I must be a hot rodder. Couldn't stand leaving it alone. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

11-12-2010, 04:39 PM	#30
Ridnhi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 719	Re: Should I lift it? I like it!!! Nice choice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 K5 Auto 4x4 factory air 2007 Silverado extended cab Z71

11-12-2010, 06:54 PM	#31
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Should I lift it? Thumbs up from me too! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-12-2010, 06:56 PM	#32
bigeasycigars Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 226	Re: Should I lift it? Any regrets? ;-) __________________ '71 K/5 CST Work in progress...In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns.

11-12-2010, 07:03 PM	#33
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Should I lift it? Looks great ...... !

11-12-2010, 07:32 PM	#34
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: Should I lift it? With a ride like that you cant go wronge either way... but it looks alot tougher now!

11-13-2010, 03:48 PM	#35
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: Should I lift it? Droool................................... looks good __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

11-13-2010, 04:42 PM	#36
Flat 67 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fresno,California Posts: 224	Re: Should I lift it? Hey Stomp, Looks great!!! Don't over think it. Just enjoy your truck and know it is going up in value just sitting there. The sick feeling comes from buying a $50-60k truck and losing a least $10k on the first mile and about $500 every month there after. Have fun with it. No one ever went to hell for molesting a virgin truck...................................just my .02...................Flat67

11-13-2010, 05:30 PM	#37
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Should I lift it? Nice, love brown paint. Is that original paint, do you have the code#?

11-13-2010, 05:38 PM	#38
sandnuriz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bakersfield,Ca. Posts: 340	Re: Should I lift it? Nice looks great, 2wd lower it,4wd Lift it,stock leave it in the garage or out in the field LOL __________________ 57 Chevy shortbed,327,Muncie 4 speed,12 Bolt rear end(current project) It's your ride build it the way you want !!!!!!!!!! Last edited by sandnuriz; 11-13-2010 at 05:40 PM.

11-16-2010, 03:10 PM	#39
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: Should I lift it? Bigeasy, Regrets? Well, I got the wheels off craigslist. They were a great deal but not authentic Classic II's. The holes are bigger in the classics and I wish I'd have waited for real classics. I'l probably switch them out soon. I may feel the same way on the tires later - wish they were bfg muds or wrangler mtrs. As far as the lift. No regrets. If I'd have had to lengthen a driveshaft and permanently alter an original part I would regret that but that's just me. I'm chasing a fit problem with the rear extended brake hose right now with Rough Country. They are sending another but I suspect I will have to make it work with adapters. Stomp __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle Last edited by stomper; 11-16-2010 at 03:11 PM.

11-16-2010, 04:11 PM	#40
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: Should I lift it? Swyfor5, Most of the paint is original as far as I can tell. Attached is a photo of the floor when I replaced the terrible tan aftermarket cut pile that was in it when I got it. Save for the rocker repair and some repaint on the rear corners and hood, I think it has an authentic 'patina' of scratches and fading. The SPID lists MED BRONZE as the paint color. You can see a photo of the SPID in a previous post. Stomp Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle



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11-16-2010, 05:31 PM	#41
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: Should I lift it? Looks good, if you want to change your wheels, you should think about the 15 x 8" steel wheels and run original dog dish caps. I love that look, but I also like vintage 15 x 8" polish slots. The classic II's aren't old enough to complete that vintage vibe like slots or even old Outlaw aluminum wheels. Still excited that you lifted it. It really would have been a tough call for me. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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