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sierragrande71 · 04-23-2008, 04:34 AM

Hello everyone I went on vacation last week didn't really go anywhere in particular, I just went home to visit Mom and Dad and also some of my rides. I did a little bit of work to trucks and took some random pictures.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-23-2008, 05:04 AM

Some nice rides you got there..

Premium72 · 04-23-2008, 05:14 AM

hell yeah..nice pics!

tcb-1 · 04-23-2008, 05:16 AM

could I get some details on the slots (on the white 69-70)? those are KILLER!!! 17's?

sierragrande71 · 04-23-2008, 05:27 AM

Tcb-1, the wheels are 17x8 Ansen sprints from American Racing I think the bs is 4 1/2 mounted on some Hankook 255/50R-17 all around.

tcb-1 · 04-23-2008, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sierragrande71

Tcb-1, the wheels are 17x8 Ansen sprints from American Racing I think the bs is 4 1/2 mounted on some Hankook 255/50R-17 all around.

beautiful.... I feel a tear coming on.

thanks for sharing the pics!

sierragrande71 · 04-23-2008, 05:35 AM

My Dad and I also did some work on his '69 C-20 we got a good deal on some Weld wheels that looked like this: And I transformed them into this about an hour later:

72BlckButy · 04-23-2008, 05:37 AM

Wow... what a vacation!

sierragrande71 · 04-23-2008, 05:50 AM

I know 72BlckButy, it was nice to get out of the city and go home and de-stress a little bit. I went to the local pick-n-pull last monday and scored front sway bar from a '72 custom camper for 15 bucks and a pair of side emblems that came off a '67-'68 Gmc that I thought were pretty cool looking and the best part was that I got those for free

Heres a pic of the emblems any idea what these would go for? Just curious not looking to start a for sell tread. The last pic is of two wheels that I picked for $20.00 at a local tire center that was looking to get rid of them.

tcb-1 · 04-23-2008, 05:54 AM

is that original paint on your pop's C-20? very nice truck as well!!!

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-23-2008, 06:06 AM

I like how you put the door on the auxillary gas tank doors on your 3/4 ton...any more info on how you did it?

sierragrande71 · 04-23-2008, 06:08 AM

Tcb-1, Dad's truck just recently got painted he paid the painter with three Black Angus Beef cows for it. Here's a pic with the original paint job

sierragrande71 · 04-23-2008, 06:15 AM

FleetsidePaul, the auxillary gas tank doors came off a mid 80's Ford pickup truck that dad found in a wrecking yard. He didn't like the look of the stainless steel ones, so he had his painter install them on both sides. The painter just got rid of the stainless steel ones and welded the new ones in. Dad and I both know that using ford parts is wrong on the chevys but thats all we could think of to remedy the problem.

likaroc13 · 04-23-2008, 06:36 AM

just curious, how did you go about polishing the wheels? they look great, along with all the trucks!

sierragrande71 · 04-23-2008, 06:38 AM

I used a powerball and some mothers wheel polish that I got a Kragen auto parts. About ten minutes per wheel is all it took.

**special-K** · 04-23-2008, 01:12 PM

Nice relaing vacation,huh?Man,I think your dad`s C/20 is one sharp truck.Those Siewinders came out nice and look awesome on it.Nice touch with the fuel doors.

Those are`67-only GMC Custom badges and bring pretty good money.Let`s say a good bit more than the more common Chevy and even GMC ones.

sierragrande71 · 04-23-2008, 05:09 PM

Thanks everyone for the nice compliments! I found one last pic, now I know its not a chevy or gmc or even a domestic model of a pickup truck! Its my lastest acqustion-(I think I spelled that right?) anyway its my '08 Toyota Trd Tacoma thought i show you guys and gals.

Number98 · 04-23-2008, 05:38 PM

Whats the suspension info on the white ride?

It sits real nice....

sierragrande71 · 04-23-2008, 05:43 PM

Number98, It consists of 2 1/2 drop spindles from ECE with 2-inch drop springs from Eibach and the rear has 4-inch drop springs from Eibach also. 4 1/2 drop on the front and 4-inch drop on the rear. I plan to lower the rear two more inches but not sure yet. Oh and it has been coverted to 5-lug suspension and disc brakes on the front- all from ECE. Thanks.

Number98 · 04-23-2008, 05:51 PM

ECE makes some nice stuff!

I just thought that thing had a nice stance.

04-23-2008, 04:34 AM	#1
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Pics from my vacation Hello everyone I went on vacation last week didn't really go anywhere in particular, I just went home to visit Mom and Dad and also some of my rides. I did a little bit of work to trucks and took some random pictures. Attached Images

04-23-2008, 05:04 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Pics from my vacation Some nice rides you got there.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-23-2008, 05:14 AM	#3
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Pics from my vacation hell yeah..nice pics! __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

04-23-2008, 05:16 AM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Pics from my vacation could I get some details on the slots (on the white 69-70)? those are KILLER!!! 17's? __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-23-2008, 05:27 AM	#5
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Pics from my vacation Tcb-1, the wheels are 17x8 Ansen sprints from American Racing I think the bs is 4 1/2 mounted on some Hankook 255/50R-17 all around.

04-23-2008, 05:35 AM	#7
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Pics from my vacation My Dad and I also did some work on his '69 C-20 we got a good deal on some Weld wheels that looked like this: And I transformed them into this about an hour later: Attached Images

04-23-2008, 05:37 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Pics from my vacation Wow... what a vacation! __________________ -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)

04-23-2008, 05:50 AM	#9
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Pics from my vacation I know 72BlckButy, it was nice to get out of the city and go home and de-stress a little bit. I went to the local pick-n-pull last monday and scored front sway bar from a '72 custom camper for 15 bucks and a pair of side emblems that came off a '67-'68 Gmc that I thought were pretty cool looking and the best part was that I got those for free Heres a pic of the emblems any idea what these would go for? Just curious not looking to start a for sell tread. The last pic is of two wheels that I picked for $20.00 at a local tire center that was looking to get rid of them. Attached Images

04-23-2008, 05:54 AM	#10
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Pics from my vacation is that original paint on your pop's C-20? very nice truck as well!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-23-2008, 06:06 AM	#11
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Pics from my vacation I like how you put the door on the auxillary gas tank doors on your 3/4 ton...any more info on how you did it? __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

04-23-2008, 06:08 AM	#12
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Pics from my vacation Tcb-1, Dad's truck just recently got painted he paid the painter with three Black Angus Beef cows for it. Here's a pic with the original paint job Attached Images

04-23-2008, 06:15 AM	#13
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Pics from my vacation FleetsidePaul, the auxillary gas tank doors came off a mid 80's Ford pickup truck that dad found in a wrecking yard. He didn't like the look of the stainless steel ones, so he had his painter install them on both sides. The painter just got rid of the stainless steel ones and welded the new ones in. Dad and I both know that using ford parts is wrong on the chevys but thats all we could think of to remedy the problem.

04-23-2008, 06:36 AM	#14
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Pics from my vacation just curious, how did you go about polishing the wheels? they look great, along with all the trucks!

04-23-2008, 06:38 AM	#15
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Pics from my vacation I used a powerball and some mothers wheel polish that I got a Kragen auto parts. About ten minutes per wheel is all it took.

04-23-2008, 01:12 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Pics from my vacation Nice relaing vacation,huh?Man,I think your dad`s C/20 is one sharp truck.Those Siewinders came out nice and look awesome on it.Nice touch with the fuel doors. Those are`67-only GMC Custom badges and bring pretty good money.Let`s say a good bit more than the more common Chevy and even GMC ones. __________________ "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 ~



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04-23-2008, 05:09 PM	#17
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Pics from my vacation Thanks everyone for the nice compliments! I found one last pic, now I know its not a chevy or gmc or even a domestic model of a pickup truck! Its my lastest acqustion-(I think I spelled that right?) anyway its my '08 Toyota Trd Tacoma thought i show you guys and gals. Attached Images

04-23-2008, 05:38 PM	#18
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: Pics from my vacation Whats the suspension info on the white ride? It sits real nice.... Last edited by Number98; 04-23-2008 at 05:38 PM.

04-23-2008, 05:43 PM	#19
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Pics from my vacation Number98, It consists of 2 1/2 drop spindles from ECE with 2-inch drop springs from Eibach and the rear has 4-inch drop springs from Eibach also. 4 1/2 drop on the front and 4-inch drop on the rear. I plan to lower the rear two more inches but not sure yet. Oh and it has been coverted to 5-lug suspension and disc brakes on the front- all from ECE. Thanks.

04-23-2008, 05:51 PM	#20
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: Pics from my vacation ECE makes some nice stuff! I just thought that thing had a nice stance.

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