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powell72 · 04-07-2007, 08:45 PM

I like the looks of the build of this '68-

http://www.highgearhotrods.com/RetroBuildup.htm

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-07-2007, 10:48 PM

But talk about wheel stagger, what are those 15's and 24's

ThatOneBlue67 · 04-07-2007, 11:33 PM

Man, I don't mean to put anyone down here, but dropping a truck that low wouldn't be my first choice. I'm old school. No low-pros, no wheels over 16 or 17 inches, and just a mild drop.

SCOTI · 04-07-2007, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatOneBlue67

Man, I don't mean to put anyone down here, but dropping a truck that low wouldn't be my first choice. I'm old school. No low-pros, no wheels over 16 or 17 inches, and just a mild drop.

I would represent the opposite end of the spectrum..... I like 'em low. But..... I don't care for the body dropped on the ground thing. I like it low, but it must be low & functional.

**N2TRUX** · 04-08-2007, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Man, I don't mean to put anyone down here, but dropping a truck that low wouldn't be my first choice. I'm old school. No low-pros, no wheels over 16 or 17 inches, and just a mild drop.

That's not old school, that's a biased opinion.

That is soooo sweet. Thanks for the link...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-08-2007, 03:57 AM

that truck is *****in man, i love it, thanks for posting it for all to see

**Boog** · 04-08-2007, 09:38 AM

[QUOTE=N2TRUX;2114724]That's not old school, that's a biased opinion.

and one that is shared by more than a couple of us...

**special-K** · 04-08-2007, 09:48 AM

Not liking super-sized rims is actually one definition of old school since they are a modern trend,after all.I am biased against the large diameters,I`ll admit.I`m old school.It would look so much better with realistic sized rims in my opinion.And high enough to clear a turtle id always good IMHO.

Rokcrln · 04-08-2007, 09:51 AM

I to like them low and big wheeled. To get a good ride with bags it need to be able to drop to the gound when aired out. Then raised up for ride height in ordered to get the proper suspention travel and steering geometry. But I must say Slow Build is baged and body dropped but my latest project Low Buck is only a 4.5/7 drop on 15's and it is starting to grow on me

Kevin
LFD Inc.

68GenIII · 04-08-2007, 01:52 PM

Big drops and big wheels for me!!!

dirtball · 04-08-2007, 03:14 PM

Gives me a chubby.

68GenIII · 04-08-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtball

Gives me a chubby.

Your avatar gives me a chubby!!!

powell72 · 04-08-2007, 11:40 PM

Gotta love the LS engine with the script valve covers and injection stacks too.

bouncytruck · 04-08-2007, 11:41 PM

I have the magazine with the article in it. I think its going to be a nice truck when it is done. I like the stance, wheels and body mods. I'll be interested in seeing it complete.

As for the wheels/drop debate- I like them both ways. I appreciate a fine truck on big wheels and 15's.

**67 cst swb** · 04-09-2007, 12:01 AM

A 4/6 or even 5/7 drop with 18's on front and 20's on rear I think are perfect. I'm old school in the opinion that air bags aren't for me. The guys I know that ran air bags 5-10 years ago, have sold the air rides and moved on... not saying it's not cool, just that it just gets old the more miles you put on them (as I'm told). I think a lowered ride done right in the above mentioned levels are perfect for me.
Every one keep in mind...
...this was just My opinion...

**special-K** · 04-09-2007, 08:40 AM

I like the truck,especially the vintage flavor being given.We can have our preferences w/o stepping on other`s.As far as biggies go,the right ones were picked for this truck`s flavor.

68wip · 04-09-2007, 09:44 AM

i'm not a big fan of the dropped and big wheeled look myself, but i do appreciate the work that goes into achieving that. i cant say i havent seen some that i really like, cause i have. i just would never do it myself, not my style.

i'm an over 40 victim of fate.

bw4sale · 04-09-2007, 10:24 AM

I think it's sweet. I hope my truck looks that good before body work one day.

jkaylor68gmc · 04-09-2007, 10:30 AM

That is my best friends truck, his name is Rodney Payne and Butch Boyette. They are the guys, I have the latest pics from this past weekend and they chopped it. they are 18s and 22s

jkaylor68gmc · 04-09-2007, 10:31 AM

It is running an LS-2 and is tricked out!

slogo · 04-09-2007, 11:07 AM

You gotta love that!

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 04-09-2007, 02:23 PM

I like the truck and the work and effort that has been put forth to accomplish what we are all seeing here. I don't like to use lables as I find that we end up having to live up to them. I like 15's x 60s or 15 x 50's or for big and small old hot rod look do a combination (I guess this is leaning towards old school.)

esll.

Having said that when I look at this truck the way the mod's have been done and the wheel/tire combination it's perfect. This guy really is pulling it off .... and I'm not a fan of the big wheel thing and I like this very much.

**N2TRUX** · 04-09-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

That is my best friends truck, his name is Rodney Payne and Butch Boyette. They are the guys, I have the latest pics from this past weekend and they chopped it. they are 18s and 22s

Any updates you can pass along would be apprecaited. This looks like an awesome build up...

jeff1vol · 04-09-2007, 03:15 PM

The engine combo and styling is the sickest thing I've seen in my life!! I've been thinking about the script VC's for a long time, but having to drill pcv, fill holes, etc. just makes me cringe! Somebody needs to repro these old school covers for a modern 350. I'll take mine in Chevy Orange!

powell72 · 04-09-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

That is my best friends truck, his name is Rodney Payne and Butch Boyette. They are the guys, I have the latest pics from this past weekend and they chopped it. they are 18s and 22s

Is that the same Rodney Payne that built the really sick (in a good way) black 30's Ford pickup with the Daytons on it? I love that truck. Post a pic of that if you've got one.

04-07-2007, 08:45 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Pretty slick truck... I like the looks of the build of this '68- http://www.highgearhotrods.com/RetroBuildup.htm __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-07-2007, 10:48 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Pretty slick truck... But talk about wheel stagger, what are those 15's and 24's __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-07-2007, 11:33 PM	#3
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: Pretty slick truck... Man, I don't mean to put anyone down here, but dropping a truck that low wouldn't be my first choice. I'm old school. No low-pros, no wheels over 16 or 17 inches, and just a mild drop. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

04-08-2007, 03:57 AM	#6
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Pretty slick truck... that truck is *****in man, i love it, thanks for posting it for all to see __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

04-08-2007, 09:38 AM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Pretty slick truck... [QUOTE=N2TRUX;2114724]That's not old school, that's a biased opinion. and one that is shared by more than a couple of us... __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-08-2007, 09:48 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Pretty slick truck... Not liking super-sized rims is actually one definition of old school since they are a modern trend,after all.I am biased against the large diameters,I`ll admit.I`m old school.It would look so much better with realistic sized rims in my opinion.And high enough to clear a turtle id always good IMHO. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-08-2007, 09:51 AM	#9
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Pretty slick truck... I to like them low and big wheeled. To get a good ride with bags it need to be able to drop to the gound when aired out. Then raised up for ride height in ordered to get the proper suspention travel and steering geometry. But I must say Slow Build is baged and body dropped but my latest project Low Buck is only a 4.5/7 drop on 15's and it is starting to grow on me Kevin LFD Inc.

04-08-2007, 01:52 PM	#10
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: Pretty slick truck... Big drops and big wheels for me!!! __________________ 68 lwb to swb Cummins swap in the works. I promise it will be cool someday.

04-08-2007, 03:14 PM	#11
dirtball Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	Re: Pretty slick truck... Gives me a chubby.

04-08-2007, 11:40 PM	#13
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Pretty slick truck... Gotta love the LS engine with the script valve covers and injection stacks too. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-08-2007, 11:41 PM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Pretty slick truck... I have the magazine with the article in it. I think its going to be a nice truck when it is done. I like the stance, wheels and body mods. I'll be interested in seeing it complete. As for the wheels/drop debate- I like them both ways. I appreciate a fine truck on big wheels and 15's. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-09-2007, 12:01 AM	#15
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Pretty slick truck... A 4/6 or even 5/7 drop with 18's on front and 20's on rear I think are perfect. I'm old school in the opinion that air bags aren't for me. The guys I know that ran air bags 5-10 years ago, have sold the air rides and moved on... not saying it's not cool, just that it just gets old the more miles you put on them (as I'm told). I think a lowered ride done right in the above mentioned levels are perfect for me. Every one keep in mind... ...this was just My opinion... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 04-09-2007 at 12:01 AM.

04-09-2007, 08:40 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Pretty slick truck... I like the truck,especially the vintage flavor being given.We can have our preferences w/o stepping on other`s.As far as biggies go,the right ones were picked for this truck`s flavor. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-09-2007, 09:44 AM	#17
68wip Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal City, MO Posts: 106	Re: Pretty slick truck... i'm not a big fan of the dropped and big wheeled look myself, but i do appreciate the work that goes into achieving that. i cant say i havent seen some that i really like, cause i have. i just would never do it myself, not my style. i'm an over 40 victim of fate.

04-09-2007, 10:24 AM	#18
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04-09-2007, 10:30 AM	#19
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Pretty slick truck... That is my best friends truck, his name is Rodney Payne and Butch Boyette. They are the guys, I have the latest pics from this past weekend and they chopped it. they are 18s and 22s

04-09-2007, 10:31 AM	#20
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Pretty slick truck... It is running an LS-2 and is tricked out!

04-09-2007, 11:07 AM	#21
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 481	Re: Pretty slick truck... You gotta love that!

04-09-2007, 02:23 PM	#22
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Pretty slick truck... I like the truck and the work and effort that has been put forth to accomplish what we are all seeing here. I don't like to use lables as I find that we end up having to live up to them. I like 15's x 60s or 15 x 50's or for big and small old hot rod look do a combination (I guess this is leaning towards old school.) esll. Having said that when I look at this truck the way the mod's have been done and the wheel/tire combination it's perfect. This guy really is pulling it off .... and I'm not a fan of the big wheel thing and I like this very much. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 11-17-2007 at 01:54 AM.

04-09-2007, 03:15 PM	#24
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Re: Pretty slick truck... The engine combo and styling is the sickest thing I've seen in my life!! I've been thinking about the script VC's for a long time, but having to drill pcv, fill holes, etc. just makes me cringe! Somebody needs to repro these old school covers for a modern 350. I'll take mine in Chevy Orange!

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