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LUV2XCLR8 · 08-29-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder

The truck is in St Louis? I have never seen it around here.

That surprises me, I thought Randy knew everyone

c10addict · 08-30-2007, 01:43 PM

this truck is from around me in the pittsburgh pa area... Its a bad a$$ truck and the owner drives the cr*p out of it!!! I followed him for 60 to 80 miles home from a show in ohio at highway speed!! And I do not blame him for not wanting to drive it in the mud!!! Would you drive your restored truck in the snow or mud?? I know I wouldnt! Here are a few pictures of my 68 sitting beside it at a local show.... Its huge!

vtblazer · 09-01-2007, 05:45 AM

Interesting for sure, nice detail work.

Fender to tire clearance would make me nervous and the drive line angles are pretty outta whack.

eedgell · 09-01-2007, 10:37 PM

This truck sold on the bay for $22,800.00. Then re-sold for $25,100.00. For all the work done that everyone talks about, I could of had a crew cab built, and really had something. That thing is just a diamond up a goat's ass!!!!

**special-K** · 09-02-2007, 01:53 PM

It should have 5t Rockwells for 53s.The monster trucks started out with 48" Terra Tires from Goodyear and they snapped 2.5s when they got bigger.
It could be street driven registered historic or,like in Maryland,as a street rod.But...I think you still may draw alot of attention from Johnny Law.It`s cool to look at and fun to drive,I`m sure

1969 GMC · 09-02-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It should have 5t Rockwells for 53s.The monster trucks started out with 48" Terra Tires from Goodyear and they snapped 2.5s when they got bigger.
It could be street driven reistered historic or,like in Maryland,as a street rod.But...I think you still may draw alot of attention from Johnny Law.It`s cool to look at and fun to drive,I`m sure

Actually, 2.5 tons would work. It would still be stupid tall with no suspension flex, horrible driveshaft angles, not to mention it's probably open diff front and rear. Check out http://www.ouversonengineering.com/

They make 2" diameter 47 spline axleshafts for the 2.5 ton Rock. Pure beef right there....plus a lot of other cool stuff for Rocks...8x6.5 conversion hubs, wheel brakes, pinion brakes, etc.

68,69 K20 · 09-02-2007, 04:22 PM

Cool truck, dig the color, really jumps off the truck. The tires are a little big for my taste, but cool none the less.

**special-K** · 09-06-2007, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

Actually, 2.5 tons would work. It would still be stupid tall with no suspension flex, horrible driveshaft angles, not to mention it's probably open diff front and rear. Check out http://www.ouversonengineering.com/

They make 2" diameter 47 spline axleshafts for the 2.5 ton Rock. Pure beef right there....plus a lot of other cool stuff for Rocks...8x6.5 conversion hubs, wheel brakes, pinion brakes, etc.

Thankss for your opinion.I didn`t know about upgrades and was refering to standard axles that won`t hold up to 48" Terra tires.I just think 53s on trucks is silly and pointless.Not my style,not my truck,just my take.The whole point of 4wd is function.Where is it on this truck?

vtblazer · 09-06-2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Not my style,not my truck,just my take.

Yeah, glad someone built it so now 'we know' how a beauty of an old chevy looks on 53's.

(not the truck but the uselessness)

tallhoedude · 09-06-2007, 11:41 AM

everyone does have valid points here.
those dana 60's could not be hammered on or off road with 53's.
even the 49's are hard on alloy dana 60 shafts.
the 2.5 tons would be the choice here,they will hold more than a 48"terra though,unless your talkin about 600hp or 72" tractor tires.
as for useful or uselessness?
stay tuned and be patient......my k5 with rockwells and 50" tractor tires will NOT be a show truck..ill show you rockwell axles and 50" tires being USED!!

vtblazer · 09-06-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tallhoedude

as for useful or uselessness?
stay tuned and be patient......my k5 with rockwells and 50" tractor tires will NOT be a show truck..ill show you rockwell axles and 50" tires being USED!!

The line has been drawn.

Would rather see your K5 roostin' mud than seeing this drive down the road any day.

eedgell · 09-06-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

The line has been drawn.

Would rather see your K5 roostin' mud than seeing this drive down the road any day.

AMEN to that.

**special-K** · 09-07-2007, 01:43 PM

I guess I`d want 600+hp with 49s or more.So,I`d want 5 tons with 53s.I built a mud bogger with Duece & a quarter axles running 44s and I hurt them a couple times with 500+hp.

abebummy26 · 09-07-2007, 03:05 PM

I think this truck might have been at the Jamboree in Springfield, Illinois. I have a friend. (whom Mudder knows) That went and I think I saw a picture of it in a roll of film. He took while there this year but I'm not positive but I'm 90% sure. I really need to get some pictures of his truck. Its a 69 lwb with 33s Black and silver its a really nice truck It won Best engine in '06 at the Jamboree in Springfield, MO.

08-30-2007, 01:43 PM	#27
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: HOLY CRAP - Ebay 68 K-20 w/53" tires... this truck is from around me in the pittsburgh pa area... Its a bad a$$ truck and the owner drives the crp out of it!!! I followed him for 60 to 80 miles home from a show in ohio at highway speed!! And I do not blame him for not wanting to drive it in the mud!!! Would you drive your restored truck in the snow or mud?? I know I wouldnt! Here are a few pictures of my 68 sitting beside it at a local show.... Its huge! Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile*

09-01-2007, 05:45 AM	#28
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: HOLY CRAP - Ebay 68 K-20 w/53" tires... Interesting for sure, nice detail work. Fender to tire clearance would make me nervous and the drive line angles are pretty outta whack.

09-01-2007, 10:37 PM	#29
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: HOLY CRAP - Ebay 68 K-20 w/53" tires... This truck sold on the bay for $22,800.00. Then re-sold for $25,100.00. For all the work done that everyone talks about, I could of had a crew cab built, and really had something. That thing is just a diamond up a goat's ass!!!! __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric Last edited by eedgell; 09-01-2007 at 10:39 PM.

09-02-2007, 01:53 PM	#30
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: HOLY CRAP - Ebay 68 K-20 w/53" tires... It should have 5t Rockwells for 53s.The monster trucks started out with 48" Terra Tires from Goodyear and they snapped 2.5s when they got bigger. It could be street driven registered historic or,like in Maryland,as a street rod.But...I think you still may draw alot of attention from Johnny Law.It`s cool to look at and fun to drive,I`m sure __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-07-2007 at 01:37 PM.

09-02-2007, 04:22 PM	#32
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: HOLY CRAP - Ebay 68 K-20 w/53" tires... Cool truck, dig the color, really jumps off the truck. The tires are a little big for my taste, but cool none the less. __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

09-06-2007, 11:41 AM	#35
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: HOLY CRAP - Ebay 68 K-20 w/53" tires... everyone does have valid points here. those dana 60's could not be hammered on or off road with 53's. even the 49's are hard on alloy dana 60 shafts. the 2.5 tons would be the choice here,they will hold more than a 48"terra though,unless your talkin about 600hp or 72" tractor tires. as for useful or uselessness? stay tuned and be patient......my k5 with rockwells and 50" tractor tires will NOT be a show truck..ill show you rockwell axles and 50" tires being USED!! __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

09-07-2007, 01:43 PM	#38
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: HOLY CRAP - Ebay 68 K-20 w/53" tires... I guess I`d want 600+hp with 49s or more.So,I`d want 5 tons with 53s.I built a mud bogger with Duece & a quarter axles running 44s and I hurt them a couple times with 500+hp. __________________ "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 ~

09-07-2007, 03:05 PM	#39
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: HOLY CRAP - Ebay 68 K-20 w/53" tires... I think this truck might have been at the Jamboree in Springfield, Illinois. I have a friend. (whom Mudder knows) That went and I think I saw a picture of it in a roll of film. He took while there this year but I'm not positive but I'm 90% sure. I really need to get some pictures of his truck. Its a 69 lwb with 33s Black and silver its a really nice truck It won Best engine in '06 at the Jamboree in Springfield, MO. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch. Last edited by abebummy26; 09-07-2007 at 03:05 PM.



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