Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 04-30-2010, 09:44 AM

I've kept this truck at stock height for 12+ years. We thought this would be a neat change. With a little help from "Old School Kid" and "OrangeCrush1970" we put 4" suspension lift, new brake lines, new shocks and 36's on it.. Too much fun! For all you purists out there we didnt alter anything and it can go back to normal just as fast....Oh yea.....and with almost everything I own....Its "For Sale"!

hayhauler71 · 04-30-2010, 09:57 AM

That looks sweet good job

big_al_71 · 04-30-2010, 10:00 AM

The truck looks really good. I want to ask you how does it drive? Does it feel underpowered to move those 36's?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-30-2010, 10:01 AM

Looks great with the new lift and tires id think it would help it sell a little faster..

72freak · 04-30-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

The truck looks really good. I want to ask you how does it drive? Does it feel underpowered to move those 36's?

I dont notice a lot of difference in power but stoping is another story!!!

sdailey · 04-30-2010, 03:06 PM

It's amazing how a little lift and tires/wheels can change the look of a truck so much.

Looking good.

Ackattack · 04-30-2010, 03:34 PM

How big of a tire can you run without a lift?

(research for future project

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72freak · 04-30-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ackattack

How big of a tire can you run without a lift?

(research for future project

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I have seen 33's on them that rubbed a little......I had 31's and then 32 x 11.50 x 15 with no trouble.

BB72CHEVKT · 04-30-2010, 04:34 PM

I like it either way.

Security guy · 04-30-2010, 04:42 PM

I think it looks great! I never did like the factory stance on trucks. Four wheel drive trucks should be lifted and two wheel drive need to be lowered. I saw a sticker on a 4x4 truck one time that said 'lowriders are for boys who can't get it up'. Kinda funny.

**72 Super** · 04-30-2010, 05:07 PM

That looks alot better, I like stock trucks, but that lift and those tires look right at home on there.

killer71 · 04-30-2010, 05:21 PM

Much better! Is it green? Hard to tell from my screen!

72freak · 04-30-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by killer71

Much better! Is it green? Hard to tell from my screen!

Teal

BLAZERMAN · 04-30-2010, 08:21 PM

Looks like Pretty Boy is now a Bad Boy!! I like it!

CG · 04-30-2010, 08:32 PM

Looks pretty burly now...how much harder is it to get up into the cab?

shawn57nomad · 04-30-2010, 11:16 PM

NICE, I hope you don't stuff a tire or hit a big bump. Say bye-bye to good sheet metal......... Sweet ride though, I used to have one similar.

QKENUF4U · 05-01-2010, 01:30 AM

LOVE IT !! 33's with 4" is optimal for reason stated above.... i only wish i had the money......

72freak · 05-01-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shawn57nomad

NICE, I hope you don't stuff a tire or hit a big bump. Say bye-bye to good sheet metal......... Sweet ride though, I used to have one similar.

This truck does not go off road and only gets driven around town.....it rarely gets wet! There is plenty of clearance for that type of usage. I have a set of 35's and was planning on using them but when we put the 36's on it and saw the amount of clearance in turns and the lack of give in the suspension...we left them on.

You are correct though....the sheet metal was a concern in the beginning and I would not be able to do any off roading with that set up....33's all the way for that.

dakman · 05-01-2010, 09:49 AM

price?

72freak · 05-01-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dakman

price?

$8000 or trade for NON-project short fleet 2x4, ac, ps, pb 67-72, non project 69-72 2x4 Blazer, mid 60's 2 door car, 50's 2 door or 30's rat rod.

04-30-2010, 09:44 AM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" I've kept this truck at stock height for 12+ years. We thought this would be a neat change. With a little help from "Old School Kid" and "OrangeCrush1970" we put 4" suspension lift, new brake lines, new shocks and 36's on it.. Too much fun! For all you purists out there we didnt alter anything and it can go back to normal just as fast....Oh yea.....and with almost everything I own....Its "For Sale"! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

04-30-2010, 09:57 AM	#2
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" That looks sweet good job

04-30-2010, 10:00 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" The truck looks really good. I want to ask you how does it drive? Does it feel underpowered to move those 36's? __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-30-2010, 10:01 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" Looks great with the new lift and tires id think it would help it sell a little faster.. __________________ 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..

04-30-2010, 03:06 PM	#6
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" It's amazing how a little lift and tires/wheels can change the look of a truck so much. Looking good. __________________ Shannon Last edited by sdailey; 04-30-2010 at 03:07 PM.

04-30-2010, 03:34 PM	#7
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" How big of a tire can you run without a lift? (research for future project ) __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

04-30-2010, 04:34 PM	#9
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" I like it either way. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

04-30-2010, 04:42 PM	#10
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" I think it looks great! I never did like the factory stance on trucks. Four wheel drive trucks should be lifted and two wheel drive need to be lowered. I saw a sticker on a 4x4 truck one time that said 'lowriders are for boys who can't get it up'. Kinda funny.

04-30-2010, 05:07 PM	#11
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" That looks alot better, I like stock trucks, but that lift and those tires look right at home on there. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

04-30-2010, 05:21 PM	#12
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" Much better! Is it green? Hard to tell from my screen! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

04-30-2010, 08:21 PM	#14
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" Looks like Pretty Boy is now a Bad Boy!! I like it! __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-30-2010, 08:32 PM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,855	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" Looks pretty burly now...how much harder is it to get up into the cab?

04-30-2010, 11:16 PM	#16
shawn57nomad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newton, IA Posts: 173	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" NICE, I hope you don't stuff a tire or hit a big bump. Say bye-bye to good sheet metal......... Sweet ride though, I used to have one similar. __________________ FAST cars don't make power to the front wheels, THEY LIFT 'EM!

05-01-2010, 01:30 AM	#17
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" LOVE IT !! 33's with 4" is optimal for reason stated above.... i only wish i had the money......

05-01-2010, 09:49 AM	#19
dakman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 139	Re: Change it up a little....lift kit and tires on "Pretty Boy" price?



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