I got an award at the Fort Worth Rod & Custom Show

[packrat42]

Thats a slick lookin truck.

[Rreemo]

Thanks for all the nice comments guys! It does feel good to be recognized...I thought it was funny how many judges came by over the weekend to talk to me about it, and most of them asked the same question....does it get driven often? I intentionally left all the dead bugs in the AC condensor to prove that point!

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Awesome truck! I'm sure you've answered this a 100 times on here, but what is your drop and wheel and tire combo? It looks really good!

Drop is CPP 5/7. with adjustable track bar. Wheels are 18x8 (255/45) and 20x9.5 (295/45)....no rubbing what-so-ever....of course except for the headers on occasion.

Originally Posted by metalman1968

Very, Very cool, Do you have a build thread?

Sorry no build thread, but general stats are mild 454 with a 2004R OD Trans, 4.10 rear, Vintage AC, 71-72 Discs on front, Suburban drums out back, black interior with buddy buckets (center jump seat), factory tach gauge cluster, van tilt column, Cheyenne door panels, new chrome, emblems, mirrors, etc. It's a little peppy with the BBC, but mostly just a good cruiser. It is the factory color, but with the base/clear looks a couple shades darker in certain light, and also had white two-tone originally, which I'm contemplating redoing the top.

Originally Posted by powell72

Congrats, I believe there is also a pic of your truck in the newest Classic Trucks, in the coverage of the Goodguys Lone Star Nat's show.

Thanks for the tip on that...I'll have to go out and pick up a copy.

[sswitzke]

great looking truck.

[68Stepbed]

Congrats on the trophy!! I was told by a judge once they don't like all the special displays and crap that some people put around their rides. He said if he sees mirrors showing the undercarriage, he looks closer at the body and interior. There's alot of stuff hidden when you have displays taking your attention away from the flaws. It's not always the case but sometimes is.

[kyull67]

Very nice!

[au03z71]

You've got yourself a nice truck man... Should have placed better IMO

[Kid]

torque thrusts will make anything look great! Just kidding,, (actually a true statement) congrats & I love yours truck's look / stance. It is a winner!! your north Texas, I'm south Kansas, If I'm lucky, maybe we'll meet up at a show in Oklahoma so I can get a better look at your beautiful truck. Let me know when your heading north

[69chevybmx]

let me be the first to say Nice truck.. or maybe i was the 30th....

cheers

[yote1234]

looks.....great................

[eightbanger]

You know how people come up to you and say "Thats a nice lookin Truck" Well now it's offical.
Congrats!!

[Nathan28]

Nice truck!! How do you like the 200r4? I just got my truck running again and thats what I put in.I haven't got to drive it yet to see if I like it compared to the th400 I had before.

[my67chevytruck]

Congrats! very nice looking truck!

[Rreemo]

Originally Posted by Nathan28

Nice truck!! How do you like the 200r4? I just got my truck running again and thats what I put in.I haven't got to drive it yet to see if I like it compared to the th400 I had before.

Overall not bad...it shifts good, smooth under light or part throttle, and a bit firmer under heavy foot...but not too much. My only gripe is that the lockup converter seems to come in too early, so I pretty much leave it in Drive (3rd) when in town, b/c it bogs pretty badly in 4th with the lockup at lower speeds. It has one of those vacuum switches for the converter, and I've been thinking about switching to one that is more manual....one of the ones that goes on the brake pedal, or perhaps even a toggle.

It's awesome on the hwy though!

[Mondo]

sweet ride Love the color!

I had the same problem with my 200r... I have the brake switch and after some more adjustment at the carb it now doesn't bog going into 4th (or staying in 4th too long at lower speeds) but it does rev up a little higher in 1st before shifting to 2nd. It's the best balance I could get. I like it now.

[CheyenneShop]

Congrats! Love your truck. Reminds me of the movie "Old School" - "your my boy blue"!

[c10addict]

Well deserved... Beautiful truck!

[metalman1968]

Originally Posted by Rreemo

Thanks for all the nice comments guys! It does feel good to be recognized...I thought it was funny how many judges came by over the weekend to talk to me about it, and most of them asked the same question....does it get driven often? I intentionally left all the dead bugs in the AC condensor to prove that point!


Drop is CPP 5/7. with adjustable track bar. Wheels are 18x8 (255/45) and 20x9.5 (295/45)....no rubbing what-so-ever....of course except for the headers on occasion.


Sorry no build thread, but general stats are mild 454 with a 2004R OD Trans, 4.10 rear, Vintage AC, 71-72 Discs on front, Suburban drums out back, black interior with buddy buckets (center jump seat), factory tach gauge cluster, van tilt column, Cheyenne door panels, new chrome, emblems, mirrors, etc. It's a little peppy with the BBC, but mostly just a good cruiser. It is the factory color, but with the base/clear looks a couple shades darker in certain light, and also had white two-tone originally, which I'm contemplating redoing the top.


Thanks for the tip on that...I'll have to go out and pick up a copy.

Sorry, what is the offset or back spacing on the wheels? Thanks