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ktgooch · 01-21-2007, 01:18 PM

wondering how much to drop it and if i need different rims. it has 350 w/ auto overdrive. ps but no p/b. had to buy the wife a mustang to keep her away. also im getting ready to start a 58 project and am clueless as to those trucks (pics in that forum). thanks

kenm78 · 01-21-2007, 01:27 PM

Love your truck!! keep it that ride height and put some 18-20 inch wheels with low profile tires

D-Bo · 01-21-2007, 01:37 PM

That truck looks great. A little drop 2-4 would look even better. If you do get different rims let me know and I might take those off your hands for you. Good job so far.

1969C/10 · 01-21-2007, 01:44 PM

Nice truck! Looks really clean.

highboy_04 · 01-21-2007, 01:53 PM

just bag it then you can have any ride height you want

ChevyDude · 01-21-2007, 02:01 PM

GREEN with envy!!! Beautiful truck!!!

Dr. Drop · 01-21-2007, 02:15 PM

Your wheel and tire combo that you choose, and the type of look (stance) will make all the difference in how the truck presents its look to you. Everyone will have a look or style that they like, but that doesen't mean that it right for you. Different parts of the country will have different types of looks. I've been doing these 67-72 truck for over 30 years and I have seen all the styles come and go, but the one style that remains the same for these trucks when it comes to lowering is to have a nice gap between the tire and the fender app two fingers, give or take. The perfict wheel tire combo for driving and handeling, (i'll use a generic term using 15 inch wheel size) is 255-60 15 tires on 8 inch wheeles in the front and 275-60-15 tires on 10 wheeles in the back. This combo fills out the wheel well and gives the tire sidewall the same bulge front and rear. The drop to do this is 4 inch in the front and anywhere between 4 and 6 inches in the rear, depending how you are going to use the truck. There are many types of componets to lower the truck, I perfer to use 2 inch dropped a-frames with 2inch lowerering coils and a 4 inch coil in the rear (on coil rear trucks) and maybe combine it with a 2 inch lowering block (but then requires a frame notch) I could go on and on but this will give you a general idea.

**Palf70Step** · 01-21-2007, 03:09 PM

Beautiful truck. It looks great!!

corn · 01-21-2007, 03:55 PM

That turned out nice! I like it a lot...

see ten · 01-21-2007, 03:59 PM

That truck looks great! The FAQ section has a ride height wheel/tire size thread with tons of pics you may find helpful.

shaneschevys · 01-21-2007, 04:03 PM

Nice truck

FarmTruk · 01-21-2007, 04:05 PM

Really sharp '70 there...luv the bed and steering wheel especially...

btw...IMHO...4" drop all 'round, on 17" wheels.

weasel29gm · 01-21-2007, 05:37 PM

Very nice a small drop on 16'' or 17''!!!

HuggerCST · 01-21-2007, 08:47 PM

I agree with most of the previous posts, 2 to 4" drop, 17" wheels. Very Nice truck!

powell72 · 01-21-2007, 11:35 PM

Very nice truck, I love the green. Where are you planning on putting your license plate? I had a '99 Sonoma with a smooth roll pan and my plate in the back window and was getting pulled over for it repeatedly.

68GMC454 · 01-21-2007, 11:40 PM

nice truckk..like the color..the bed looks good to..

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-22-2007, 12:47 AM

that is one beautiful truck you got there imo: those wheels are nice with like a 2-4 drop or even 4-6 plus i like the rake to

lilpup69chevy · 01-22-2007, 03:14 AM

that is a stunning truck throw a nice 2/4 drop on it with some 18's in the front and 20's on the back and that would be a show stopper or heck even with the wheels thats on it its just fine but a mild drop would help it in my opinion or atleast drop it 2 inches in the back to level it out

71see10 · 01-22-2007, 06:10 AM

Sharp truck,Love that color.

01-21-2007, 01:18 PM	#1
ktgooch SWB CLUB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: kansas Posts: 50	almost finished 70 swb wondering how much to drop it and if i need different rims. it has 350 w/ auto overdrive. ps but no p/b. had to buy the wife a mustang to keep her away. also im getting ready to start a 58 project and am clueless as to those trucks (pics in that forum). thanks Attached Images

01-21-2007, 01:27 PM	#2
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: almost finished 70 swb Love your truck!! keep it that ride height and put some 18-20 inch wheels with low profile tires __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

01-21-2007, 01:37 PM	#3
D-Bo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 34	Re: almost finished 70 swb That truck looks great. A little drop 2-4 would look even better. If you do get different rims let me know and I might take those off your hands for you. Good job so far.

01-21-2007, 01:44 PM	#4
1969C/10 Unskilled Labor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH-IO Posts: 788	Re: almost finished 70 swb Nice truck! Looks really clean. __________________ 1986 K/20, 350/TH400, My First 4x4.......

01-21-2007, 01:53 PM	#5
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	Re: almost finished 70 swb just bag it then you can have any ride height you want __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

01-21-2007, 02:01 PM	#6
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: almost finished 70 swb GREEN with envy!!! Beautiful truck!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

01-21-2007, 02:15 PM	#7
Dr. Drop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland Or Posts: 23	Re: almost finished 70 swb Your wheel and tire combo that you choose, and the type of look (stance) will make all the difference in how the truck presents its look to you. Everyone will have a look or style that they like, but that doesen't mean that it right for you. Different parts of the country will have different types of looks. I've been doing these 67-72 truck for over 30 years and I have seen all the styles come and go, but the one style that remains the same for these trucks when it comes to lowering is to have a nice gap between the tire and the fender app two fingers, give or take. The perfict wheel tire combo for driving and handeling, (i'll use a generic term using 15 inch wheel size) is 255-60 15 tires on 8 inch wheeles in the front and 275-60-15 tires on 10 wheeles in the back. This combo fills out the wheel well and gives the tire sidewall the same bulge front and rear. The drop to do this is 4 inch in the front and anywhere between 4 and 6 inches in the rear, depending how you are going to use the truck. There are many types of componets to lower the truck, I perfer to use 2 inch dropped a-frames with 2inch lowerering coils and a 4 inch coil in the rear (on coil rear trucks) and maybe combine it with a 2 inch lowering block (but then requires a frame notch) I could go on and on but this will give you a general idea.

01-21-2007, 03:09 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: almost finished 70 swb Beautiful truck. It looks great!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-21-2007, 03:55 PM	#9
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: almost finished 70 swb That turned out nice! I like it a lot...

01-21-2007, 03:59 PM	#10
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: almost finished 70 swb That truck looks great! The FAQ section has a ride height wheel/tire size thread with tons of pics you may find helpful.

01-21-2007, 04:03 PM	#11
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: almost finished 70 swb Nice truck __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

01-21-2007, 04:05 PM	#12
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: almost finished 70 swb Really sharp '70 there...luv the bed and steering wheel especially... btw...IMHO...4" drop all 'round, on 17" wheels. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

01-21-2007, 05:37 PM	#13
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Re: almost finished 70 swb Very nice a small drop on 16'' or 17''!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-21-2007, 08:47 PM	#14
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: almost finished 70 swb I agree with most of the previous posts, 2 to 4" drop, 17" wheels. Very Nice truck! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

01-21-2007, 11:35 PM	#15
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: almost finished 70 swb Very nice truck, I love the green. Where are you planning on putting your license plate? I had a '99 Sonoma with a smooth roll pan and my plate in the back window and was getting pulled over for it repeatedly. __________________ 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



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01-21-2007, 11:40 PM	#16
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: almost finished 70 swb nice truckk..like the color..the bed looks good to.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

01-22-2007, 12:47 AM	#17
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: almost finished 70 swb that is one beautiful truck you got there imo: those wheels are nice with like a 2-4 drop or even 4-6 plus i like the rake to __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-22-2007, 03:14 AM	#18
lilpup69chevy 67-72 parts finder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: southeast mo Posts: 788	Re: almost finished 70 swb that is a stunning truck throw a nice 2/4 drop on it with some 18's in the front and 20's on the back and that would be a show stopper or heck even with the wheels thats on it its just fine but a mild drop would help it in my opinion or atleast drop it 2 inches in the back to level it out __________________ 1969 chevy shortstep 2wd (under construction) 1981 chevy scottsdale lwb 2wd (parts chaser) 2004 pontiac gto (daily driver) 2004 pontiac grand prix gt (the ol ladys car) 1985 chevy short wide 1970 chevy c10 lwb (another parts rig) 1969 gmc lwb (rainy day project) 1968 chevy lwb c10 250 I6 3 spd (soon to be swb)

01-22-2007, 06:10 AM	#19
71see10 Worthless Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LaFayette, GA Posts: 199	Re: almost finished 70 swb Sharp truck,Love that color. Last edited by 71see10; 01-22-2007 at 06:11 AM.

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