Updated pics of my 68 (wheels, tires and mirrors) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1971Stepside** · 09-25-2003, 05:02 PM

Was able to pick up some new mirrors, rally wheels and some new BFG Radial T/A's. Man these trucks have a lot of open fender well at stock height. I may have to slam it after all!! LOL

**1971Stepside** · 09-25-2003, 05:06 PM

This is turning into a much more fun truck to drive. I had to buy a new radiator for her to. Named her Em...wife came up with that because the original owners first and last name began with 'M'

**1971Stepside** · 09-25-2003, 05:13 PM

of 68 and daily driver. I'm still looking for rear wheel arch trim and the piece that goes in front of it for the passenger side if anyone has it.

paintpyro · 09-25-2003, 05:24 PM

Slam it, make CPNE proud

She looks clean, very clean.

Smooth68 · 09-25-2003, 06:01 PM

(First pic) Look at that poor cab peaking out of the garage, trying to get into the pic with the others - probably feeling like the stepchild lately....

dinnut · 09-25-2003, 06:04 PM

very sweeet

rambler · 09-25-2003, 06:09 PM

very nice,,, if you need garage space, I can store that other cab on my truck if you like..

griesel72 · 09-25-2003, 06:12 PM

I gotta say, i am really getting to like that truck. Nice find and i like it at the stock height. Are those 255-75 r 15's?

David

Dusti · 09-25-2003, 08:12 PM

Looks good,just drop it a little,what size tires?

Bob W

GMC71k20 · 09-25-2003, 08:20 PM

truck looks sweet. so does the shaved firewall in the background

lukecp · 09-25-2003, 08:42 PM

Looks sweet!

Ralleys fit that truck very well....Good choice

Slammed67 · 09-25-2003, 09:57 PM

A 4"x6" drop would be perfect

Hey, could you do me a favor????

Can you measure the distance between the top side of the horizontal part of the core support mount bracket to the bottom of the core support?

I'd really appreciate it! My front frame horn(s) are slightly bent (vertically) and I'm trying to find out which one is wrong (or if both are off). Since that truck hasn't been touched by Lost Wages or myself, it be a good one to measure

Thanks!

Jason

72shadetree · 09-25-2003, 10:05 PM

sweet truck

**1971Stepside** · 09-26-2003, 12:18 PM

Yes, the 71 is feeling a little neglected. Either that or the 68 is scared as hell she is going to end up in pieces like the 71!! LOL

The tires are 245/60r/15's. I wish I would have gotten the 255's.

Slammed, I will measue for you but it will be the weekend. From the bottom of the core support to the mounting hole??

Mudder · 09-26-2003, 12:37 PM

Bring it out and park by me Saturday night!

**CPNE** · 09-26-2003, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1971Stepside
Man these trucks have a lot of open fender well at stock height.

Quote:

Originally posted by paintpyro
Slam it, make CPNE proud

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is a TRUCK board, right?: Borrowing from Mr. Webster we find:

Quote:

Main Entry: truck
Function: noun
Etymology: probably back-formation from truckle small wheel -- more at TRUCKLE BED
Date: 1611
3 : a wheeled vehicle for moving heavy articles:

I think it was engineered with that stance purposely.:p

"Slamming a truck is like installing a brushguard on an SUV that never sees the offroad. It may look cool, but serves no purpose."

But this board would be no fun without the "pretenders"

LOL, I knew I couldn't get thru the week without at least one skirmish.

**1971Stepside** · 09-26-2003, 02:20 PM

That's it! I'm baggin it and puttin 20's on it just to piss off CPNE because he just can't let it go! Now, who can send me some money to help me out???

Do you see the truck sitting next to the 68? She can haul or pull about anything without even spooling up to far!! LOL

Mudder. She will be there Saturday night. I'll look for you.

Mudder · 09-26-2003, 02:23 PM

You know where I usually park? Oh and BTW tell Wages to leave the dress at home.

**CPNE** · 09-26-2003, 02:31 PM

Geez I was just kidding. My name was mentioned and I was playing along.

That's cool though, cause they put bags on dump trucks.

*Randy70C-10* · 09-26-2003, 03:03 PM

Awsome truck!

Hey, did you know that you can get these in "cordless"??

lost wages · 09-27-2003, 12:17 AM

dont worry mudder, the dress is gone, but i do have a new mini skirt and tube top.............

**N2TRUX** · 09-27-2003, 12:31 AM

Drop it, slam it, dump it, or maybe bag it. Just don't juice it, or leave it stock....

dinnut · 09-27-2003, 12:29 PM

alright. now you got to juice it to piss of n2trux

67_SS396 · 09-27-2003, 12:38 PM

Sweet trucks!!

dinnut · 09-27-2003, 12:40 PM

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09-25-2003, 05:02 PM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Updated pics of my 68 (wheels, tires and mirrors) Was able to pick up some new mirrors, rally wheels and some new BFG Radial T/A's. Man these trucks have a lot of open fender well at stock height. I may have to slam it after all!! LOL Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-25-2003, 05:06 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	backside This is turning into a much more fun truck to drive. I had to buy a new radiator for her to. Named her Em...wife came up with that because the original owners first and last name began with 'M' Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-25-2003, 05:13 PM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Front Shot of 68 and daily driver. I'm still looking for rear wheel arch trim and the piece that goes in front of it for the passenger side if anyone has it. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-25-2003, 05:24 PM	#4
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Slam it, make CPNE proud She looks clean, very clean. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

09-25-2003, 06:01 PM	#5
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	(First pic) Look at that poor cab peaking out of the garage, trying to get into the pic with the others - probably feeling like the stepchild lately.... __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

09-25-2003, 06:04 PM	#6
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	very sweeet __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-25-2003, 06:09 PM	#7
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	very nice,,, if you need garage space, I can store that other cab on my truck if you like.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

09-25-2003, 06:12 PM	#8
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I gotta say, i am really getting to like that truck. Nice find and i like it at the stock height. Are those 255-75 r 15's? David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

09-25-2003, 08:12 PM	#9
Dusti Not Dusti,just Bob Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Camas,Wa Posts: 247	Looks good,just drop it a little,what size tires? Bob W __________________ 72 cheyenne super 1/2ton 89 camaro

09-25-2003, 08:20 PM	#10
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	truck looks sweet. so does the shaved firewall in the background

09-25-2003, 08:42 PM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looks sweet! Ralleys fit that truck very well....Good choice __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-25-2003, 09:57 PM	#12
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	A 4"x6" drop would be perfect Hey, could you do me a favor???? Can you measure the distance between the top side of the horizontal part of the core support mount bracket to the bottom of the core support? I'd really appreciate it! My front frame horn(s) are slightly bent (vertically) and I'm trying to find out which one is wrong (or if both are off). Since that truck hasn't been touched by Lost Wages or myself, it be a good one to measure Thanks! Jason __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

09-25-2003, 10:05 PM	#13
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	sweet truck __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

09-26-2003, 12:18 PM	#14
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Yes, the 71 is feeling a little neglected. Either that or the 68 is scared as hell she is going to end up in pieces like the 71!! LOL The tires are 245/60r/15's. I wish I would have gotten the 255's. Slammed, I will measue for you but it will be the weekend. From the bottom of the core support to the mounting hole?? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-26-2003, 12:37 PM	#15
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Bring it out and park by me Saturday night!



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09-26-2003, 02:20 PM	#17
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	That's it! I'm baggin it and puttin 20's on it just to piss off CPNE because he just can't let it go! Now, who can send me some money to help me out??? Do you see the truck sitting next to the 68? She can haul or pull about anything without even spooling up to far!! LOL Mudder. She will be there Saturday night. I'll look for you. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-26-2003, 02:23 PM	#18
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	You know where I usually park? Oh and BTW tell Wages to leave the dress at home.

09-26-2003, 02:31 PM	#19
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Geez I was just kidding. My name was mentioned and I was playing along. That's cool though, cause they put bags on dump trucks. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 09-26-2003 at 02:34 PM.

09-26-2003, 03:03 PM	#20
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Awsome truck! Hey, did you know that you can get these in "cordless"??

09-27-2003, 12:17 AM	#21
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	dont worry mudder, the dress is gone, but i do have a new mini skirt and tube top.............

09-27-2003, 12:31 AM	#22
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Drop it, slam it, dump it, or maybe bag it. Just don't juice it, or leave it stock.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-27-2003, 12:29 PM	#23
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	alright. now you got to juice it to piss of n2trux __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-27-2003, 12:38 PM	#24
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	Sweet trucks!! __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

09-27-2003, 12:40 PM	#25
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	1 Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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