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**Steven B** · 08-24-2006, 10:52 AM

Just got a 68 panel and can't decide to leave it stock, drop it, or put it on a 4x4 frame. Livrat has a 4x4 suburban frame in my yard(very convienient) he wants to part with. I'll try to post pic's tonight

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-24-2006, 11:55 AM

Congrats on buying the Panel Steve!! Welcome to the club..lol I would use the 4X4 frame myself, but I like 4X4s. Suburbans and Panels do not make practical 4X4s but they do look cool, but a dropped Panel looks sweet too!! This is why I own so many trucks..lol I like having it both ways!!! lol WES

Joe67 · 08-24-2006, 12:30 PM

Nice panels are hard to come buy, original 4x4s even more rare.

Post up some pics

68plus4sub · 08-24-2006, 01:47 PM

Drop It. Panels are sooooo cool on the ground!

***Josh*** · 08-24-2006, 02:40 PM

Here's my vote

Superron21 · 08-24-2006, 05:31 PM

put it in the sky with 52's and a raging bigblock
make gravedigger drool.......

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-24-2006, 05:52 PM

Bag it baby

PanelDeland · 08-24-2006, 08:37 PM

2 1/2 spindles and 4 in springs in the rear and drive that baby.

*alschevy* · 08-24-2006, 08:50 PM

the panel trurks are hard too find and 1970 was the last year they where made

da-burb · 08-24-2006, 10:48 PM

I am having the same conversation with myself.

My 69 Panel could go on a spare 72 suburban chassis with a bb 402/th400/posi 3.08 rear....or...I also have a spare 71-72 half ton 4x4 suburban chassis to use. I flip-flop on the answer every time I think about it.

75Chevy90Kawi · 08-25-2006, 12:27 AM

post some pics first, but dropped just a BIT (not bagged!) would look sick i think

72LoBurb · 08-25-2006, 02:59 AM

Bag it!
With bags you'll have the option of ride height, then lay it out at cruises/shows.

**Steven B** · 08-25-2006, 10:42 AM

Thanks for the replys. I didn't get to take pics last night so i'll try tonight. Oh, it's a SBC with a 700R4.

Livrat · 08-28-2006, 12:35 AM

Here are the pictures of the 68 panel posted for Steven

scotto0609 · 08-28-2006, 09:34 PM

I put my 67 panel on a 69 suburban frame and loved it!

GIZZ · 09-29-2006, 01:40 AM

that panel looks very good. what did you pay for that if you dont mind me asking, still looking for one this clean.

**Steven B** · 09-29-2006, 04:14 PM

A little more than I wanted to, but the exterior seems to be in good shape. A little rust in the floor. Runs and stops, so can't complain. Decided to put it on the 4x4 frame and maybe upgrade it to 3/4 ton

**jaros44sr** · 09-29-2006, 05:05 PM

You read my mind Stephen, Saw a pic. of one the other day and liked it, more room them my Jimmy. Strictly for camping, you could live in it!

08-24-2006, 10:52 AM	#1
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Help on new panel truck Just got a 68 panel and can't decide to leave it stock, drop it, or put it on a 4x4 frame. Livrat has a 4x4 suburban frame in my yard(very convienient) he wants to part with. I'll try to post pic's tonight __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

08-24-2006, 11:55 AM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Help on new panel truck Congrats on buying the Panel Steve!! Welcome to the club..lol I would use the 4X4 frame myself, but I like 4X4s. Suburbans and Panels do not make practical 4X4s but they do look cool, but a dropped Panel looks sweet too!! This is why I own so many trucks..lol I like having it both ways!!! lol WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-24-2006, 12:30 PM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Help on new panel truck Nice panels are hard to come buy, original 4x4s even more rare. Post up some pics __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-24-2006, 01:47 PM	#4
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Re: Help on new panel truck Drop It. Panels are sooooo cool on the ground! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

08-24-2006, 02:40 PM	#5
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,514	Re: Help on new panel truck Here's my vote __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

08-24-2006, 05:31 PM	#6
Superron21 DONT TRY THIS AT HOME! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 119	Re: Help on new panel truck put it in the sky with 52's and a raging bigblock make gravedigger drool.......

08-24-2006, 05:52 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Help on new panel truck Bag it baby __________________ 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

08-24-2006, 08:37 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Help on new panel truck 2 1/2 spindles and 4 in springs in the rear and drive that baby. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-24-2006, 08:50 PM	#9
alschevy Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lehigh Acres FL Posts: 205	Re: Help on new panel truck the panel trurks are hard too find and 1970 was the last year they where made

08-24-2006, 10:48 PM	#10
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: Help on new panel truck I am having the same conversation with myself. My 69 Panel could go on a spare 72 suburban chassis with a bb 402/th400/posi 3.08 rear....or...I also have a spare 71-72 half ton 4x4 suburban chassis to use. I flip-flop on the answer every time I think about it. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

08-25-2006, 12:27 AM	#11
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	Re: Help on new panel truck post some pics first, but dropped just a BIT (not bagged!) would look sick i think __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4* bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures

08-25-2006, 02:59 AM	#12
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Help on new panel truck Bag it! With bags you'll have the option of ride height, then lay it out at cruises/shows.

08-25-2006, 10:42 AM	#13
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: Help on new panel truck Thanks for the replys. I didn't get to take pics last night so i'll try tonight. Oh, it's a SBC with a 700R4. __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful Last edited by Steven B; 08-26-2006 at 09:24 PM.

08-28-2006, 12:35 AM	#14
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Help on new panel truck Here are the pictures of the 68 panel posted for Steven Attached Images

08-28-2006, 09:34 PM	#15
scotto0609 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: new york Posts: 226	Re: Help on new panel truck I put my 67 panel on a 69 suburban frame and loved it!



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09-29-2006, 01:40 AM	#16
GIZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 111	Re: Help on new panel truck that panel looks very good. what did you pay for that if you dont mind me asking, still looking for one this clean. __________________ GIZZmotorsports on YouTube & my panel truck build '69 c10 panel, '75 c35 flatdeck car hauler

09-29-2006, 04:14 PM	#17
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: Help on new panel truck A little more than I wanted to, but the exterior seems to be in good shape. A little rust in the floor. Runs and stops, so can't complain. Decided to put it on the 4x4 frame and maybe upgrade it to 3/4 ton __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

09-29-2006, 05:05 PM	#18
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Help on new panel truck You read my mind Stephen, Saw a pic. of one the other day and liked it, more room them my Jimmy. Strictly for camping, you could live in it! __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

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