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Eighty-6 · 05-18-2011, 08:28 PM

Hello guys,

Been a member for a while but rarely post. I do love reading all of your posts and have gotten tons of useful information from this forum. I know you guys love pics so here are a few of my 86 finally done at the body shop. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.

Now that it's painted I'm thinking I may need to go a tad lower. Let me know what you all think.

sethv · 05-18-2011, 08:30 PM

That's awesome! Hopefully my truck looks that nice one of these days. lol.

I'd personally keep it at the height it's at now. But that's just my opinion

Eighty-6 · 05-18-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sethv

That's awesome! Hopefully my truck looks that nice one of these days. lol.

I'd personally keep it at the height it's at now. But that's just my opinion

Thanks, just keep at it and it will. Believe me I almost gave up a few times on mine. It's got a 2.5\4 Drop at the moment.

Brian76GMC · 05-18-2011, 08:37 PM

.....smooooth as glass lookin good!

BoredJoe · 05-18-2011, 08:38 PM

Looks great, I like how it sits if it was mine I wouldn't go any lower but its not mine unfortunately lol.
BTW how is it lowered I want mine to sit like that and what size rims?
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Pop's C-10 · 05-18-2011, 09:12 PM

looks good..knock 2 more inches off & call it good

slugish · 05-18-2011, 09:16 PM

I LOVE YOUR TRUCK , but Ithink its begging to be a little closer to the ground. ONLY IMO. CONGRATS

my4by2 · 05-18-2011, 09:44 PM

Only way I'd consider dropping it more personally is if it were to be on air bags - otherwise you'll catch hell with speed bumps & entrance ramps most of the time... Truck looks great though man - cool color!!!

sumran · 05-18-2011, 10:21 PM

Beautiful paint work. I can't wait until mine escapes paint prison. It would be great to see some additional pictures of yours without the shadows.

**N2TRUX** · 05-19-2011, 09:03 AM

WOW! That looks awesome. It turned out really slick. I feel it needs to be lowered just a bit more to close the gap. You have a nice tire/wheel size working, but the gap makes them look small.

You also need to paint the drums satin black when you have a chance. You can do that before you drop it off at my place...

*78 Chevyrado* · 05-19-2011, 09:08 AM

Great color man! I like it a lot! I'm also for lowering it a bit to close the gap up.

Lost 40 · 05-19-2011, 09:38 AM

Love the color. I think it could go a little lower, too. Either way, it looks great!

silvereagle07 · 05-19-2011, 09:39 AM

Looks smooth as glass, nice paint man! I agree it needs to be a bit lower.

mooseknuckles · 05-19-2011, 10:33 AM

paint looks goood!..now drop it about 6"!

motornut · 05-19-2011, 10:46 AM

paint looks awesome
almost a black at night
front down a bit?
yup gotta paint the drums
i do them in red here .....hides rust lol looks kinda like performancey, like bear brakes lol

spudz · 05-19-2011, 11:13 AM

REALLY NICE TRUCK!!! and great paint! congrats. I would also like to see it a little lower tho!

CorKey723 · 05-19-2011, 12:00 PM

What color is it?

Jonboy · 05-19-2011, 12:30 PM

Paint looks great, but I agree it needs to come down some more.

96twodoor · 05-19-2011, 07:36 PM

paint looks great , I would drop it a couple more inches

babyJay · 05-19-2011, 08:19 PM

I like it just like it is....except the brake drum...

Restrorob · 05-19-2011, 09:42 PM

Sueweet !!!

chevymadness · 05-19-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Eighty-6

Hello guys,

Been a member for a while but rarely post. I do love reading all of your posts and have gotten tons of useful information from this forum. I know you guys love pics so here are a few of my 86 finally done at the body shop. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics.

Now that it's painted I'm thinking I may need to go a tad lower. Let me know what you all think.

how much clear coat did you put how did you get it so shiny looks good.My painter didnt do enough clear i have to spray more later and i should shoot him

slammed90 · 05-19-2011, 11:18 PM

x2 on da drop but other than that the truck looks awesome

Eighty-6 · 05-19-2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian76GMC

.....smooooth as glass lookin good!

Thanks when I saw it I was very impressed with the way it came out.

Eighty-6 · 05-19-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BoredJoe

Looks great, I like how it sits if it was mine I wouldn't go any lower but its not mine unfortunately lol.
BTW how is it lowered I want mine to sit like that and what size rims?
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Thanks, it has a 2.5\4 inch drop using spindles, shackles and hangers. The wheels are Boss 338's.

05-18-2011, 08:28 PM	#1
Eighty-6 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 249	Paint finally complete Hello guys, Been a member for a while but rarely post. I do love reading all of your posts and have gotten tons of useful information from this forum. I know you guys love pics so here are a few of my 86 finally done at the body shop. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics. Now that it's painted I'm thinking I may need to go a tad lower. Let me know what you all think. Attached Images

05-18-2011, 08:30 PM	#2
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: Paint finally complete That's awesome! Hopefully my truck looks that nice one of these days. lol. I'd personally keep it at the height it's at now. But that's just my opinion

05-18-2011, 08:37 PM	#4
Brian76GMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	Re: Paint finally complete .....smooooth as glass lookin good! __________________ 79 Chevy Big 10 350/T350 My GMC's that I sold

05-18-2011, 08:38 PM	#5
BoredJoe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 36	Re: Paint finally complete Looks great, I like how it sits if it was mine I wouldn't go any lower but its not mine unfortunately lol. BTW how is it lowered I want mine to sit like that and what size rims? Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by BoredJoe; 05-18-2011 at 08:41 PM.

05-18-2011, 09:12 PM	#6
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Paint finally complete looks good..knock 2 more inches off & call it good __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

05-18-2011, 09:16 PM	#7
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Paint finally complete I LOVE YOUR TRUCK , but Ithink its begging to be a little closer to the ground. ONLY IMO. CONGRATS

05-18-2011, 09:44 PM	#8
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: Paint finally complete Only way I'd consider dropping it more personally is if it were to be on air bags - otherwise you'll catch hell with speed bumps & entrance ramps most of the time... Truck looks great though man - cool color!!! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

05-18-2011, 10:21 PM	#9
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: Paint finally complete Beautiful paint work. I can't wait until mine escapes paint prison. It would be great to see some additional pictures of yours without the shadows. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737 Last edited by sumran; 05-18-2011 at 10:23 PM.

05-19-2011, 09:03 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Paint finally complete WOW! That looks awesome. It turned out really slick. I feel it needs to be lowered just a bit more to close the gap. You have a nice tire/wheel size working, but the gap makes them look small. You also need to paint the drums satin black when you have a chance. You can do that before you drop it off at my place... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-19-2011, 09:08 AM	#11
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Paint finally complete Great color man! I like it a lot! I'm also for lowering it a bit to close the gap up.

05-19-2011, 09:38 AM	#12
Lost 40 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 60	Re: Paint finally complete Love the color. I think it could go a little lower, too. Either way, it looks great! __________________ 1986 Chevy C10 2" Drop 350 SB 350 Turbo Trans "Keep it rubber side down, in between the ditches"

05-19-2011, 09:39 AM	#13
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Paint finally complete Looks smooth as glass, nice paint man! I agree it needs to be a bit lower. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

05-19-2011, 10:33 AM	#14
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Paint finally complete paint looks goood!..now drop it about 6"! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

05-19-2011, 10:46 AM	#15
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Paint finally complete paint looks awesome almost a black at night front down a bit? yup gotta paint the drums i do them in red here .....hides rust lol looks kinda like performancey, like bear brakes lol __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

05-19-2011, 11:13 AM	#16
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Paint finally complete REALLY NICE TRUCK!!! and great paint! congrats. I would also like to see it a little lower tho! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..



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05-19-2011, 12:00 PM	#17
CorKey723 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 43	Re: Paint finally complete What color is it?

05-19-2011, 12:30 PM	#18
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Paint finally complete Paint looks great, but I agree it needs to come down some more. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-19-2011, 07:36 PM	#19
96twodoor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bossier City Louisiana Posts: 312	Re: Paint finally complete paint looks great , I would drop it a couple more inches

05-19-2011, 08:19 PM	#20
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Paint finally complete I like it just like it is....except the brake drum... __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-19-2011, 09:42 PM	#21
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Paint finally complete Sueweet !!! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

05-19-2011, 11:18 PM	#23
slammed90 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: edingburg, tx Posts: 100	Re: Paint finally complete x2 on da drop but other than that the truck looks awesome

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