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PloreOSU · 08-08-2003, 03:45 AM

I thought I'd share some progress pictures.

What i started with:

After installing 3" lowering rear leaf springs and 2" lowering spindles with disc brakes up front:

New wheels and tires:

The new wheels are 17x9 Ultra Type 164, 6-lugs. The tires are Proxes ST. The front tires are 285-60R17 and are the same diameter as the old tires (235-75R15). The rear tires are 305-60R17 and sit 1.5" taller than the older wheels which give the truck some of its rake back.

Now, if it only ran as good as it looks

**GMCPaul** · 08-08-2003, 04:01 AM

Looks Really Good PloreOSU!!!

Put the same $$$ into the drivetrain as spent on suspension and wheels and I'm sure she'll run as good as she looks!!
GMCPaul

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-08-2003, 07:15 AM

Looking good!

Jim

Bigdog257 · 08-08-2003, 08:11 AM

Looks good. The tires and rims give a totally different look.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-08-2003, 10:28 AM

Look's like a sweet truck.

*Randy70C-10* · 08-08-2003, 10:43 AM

New wheels definately make a truck don't they? Sweet!

**Yukon Jack** · 08-08-2003, 10:45 AM

I was going to say the same thing Randy. Those rims changed the whole look of the truck. Looks awesome.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-08-2003, 10:55 AM

guys its harder to check out the girl in the next car if youre so low ya gotta peer over the side of the car shes in... keep em sittingnice and high

krue · 08-08-2003, 11:00 AM

Sweet ride, now get something to smoke them tires!

*Randy70C-10* · 08-08-2003, 11:01 AM

Interesting analogy Bob.

hehe
krue- he needs a blower.

cheyenne10 · 08-08-2003, 11:02 AM

You have 6 lug wheels but list as 72 gmc, please clarify? I thought all 1/2 ton 71 & 72's had 5 lug?

Reguardless, you show us how we can take a new purchase regular truck and make it look better. Keep up the work and keep us posted on rear disc plans.

PloreOSU · 08-08-2003, 12:22 PM

Thanks for the nice comments. The bad thing is that the truck is a 20-footer. The paint is pretty dingy up close and all of the chrome is pitted. I've got a few rust areas under the door openings and the bed has a lot of surface rust. The camera hides all of that so it looks a lot better in the pictures.

I'm hoping to pick up a rebuilt 700-R4 and get 3.73 rear gears and a posi installed in a few months. If my company's stock doesn't tank before December (again), then I should have enough money to pick up a GM Performance Parts HT-383 when my options mature. Then it will be time for --->

Cheyenne10, its a 72 according to the trim and the VIN #s on the cab and frame, however it came with front drum brakes and 6-lugs all around. Some people I've talked to think this is really fishy while others I've talked to say this was an option here in the NW for farm trucks. It was originally sold in Oregon City so it could have been a farm truck. This truck originally had heavy duty rear springs and I think that rear bumper is factory for towing. Either way, I decided I liked 6 lugs and kept the front end that way. I'm probably going to install the rear discs when I get the rear end work done so I can have the rear end shop turn down the axles if needed.

08-08-2003, 03:45 AM	#1
PloreOSU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 42	Progress Pictures I thought I'd share some progress pictures. What i started with: After installing 3" lowering rear leaf springs and 2" lowering spindles with disc brakes up front: New wheels and tires: The new wheels are 17x9 Ultra Type 164, 6-lugs. The tires are Proxes ST. The front tires are 285-60R17 and are the same diameter as the old tires (235-75R15). The rear tires are 305-60R17 and sit 1.5" taller than the older wheels which give the truck some of its rake back. Now, if it only ran as good as it looks __________________ 72 GMC, 2x4, LWB Fleet DONE: 2/3 drop, 17" rims, front end rebuild, front/rear sway bars Working on: old air AC, blazer tank, rear discs, 03 silverado seats.

08-08-2003, 04:01 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Looks Really Good PloreOSU!!! Put the same $$$ into the drivetrain as spent on suspension and wheels and I'm sure she'll run as good as she looks!! GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

08-08-2003, 10:28 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Look's like a sweet truck. __________________ 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..

08-08-2003, 10:45 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I was going to say the same thing Randy. Those rims changed the whole look of the truck. Looks awesome. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-08-2003, 10:55 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	guys its harder to check out the girl in the next car if youre so low ya gotta peer over the side of the car shes in... keep em sittingnice and high __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-08-2003, 07:15 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Looking good! Jim

08-08-2003, 08:11 AM	#4
Bigdog257 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 44	Looks good. The tires and rims give a totally different look.

08-08-2003, 10:43 AM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	New wheels definately make a truck don't they? Sweet!

08-08-2003, 11:00 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Sweet ride, now get something to smoke them tires! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-08-2003, 11:01 AM	#10
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Interesting analogy Bob. hehe krue- he needs a blower.

08-08-2003, 11:02 AM	#11
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	confused You have 6 lug wheels but list as 72 gmc, please clarify? I thought all 1/2 ton 71 & 72's had 5 lug? Reguardless, you show us how we can take a new purchase regular truck and make it look better. Keep up the work and keep us posted on rear disc plans. __________________ Bob

08-08-2003, 12:22 PM	#12
PloreOSU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 42	Thanks for the nice comments. The bad thing is that the truck is a 20-footer. The paint is pretty dingy up close and all of the chrome is pitted. I've got a few rust areas under the door openings and the bed has a lot of surface rust. The camera hides all of that so it looks a lot better in the pictures. I'm hoping to pick up a rebuilt 700-R4 and get 3.73 rear gears and a posi installed in a few months. If my company's stock doesn't tank before December (again), then I should have enough money to pick up a GM Performance Parts HT-383 when my options mature. Then it will be time for ---> Cheyenne10, its a 72 according to the trim and the VIN #s on the cab and frame, however it came with front drum brakes and 6-lugs all around. Some people I've talked to think this is really fishy while others I've talked to say this was an option here in the NW for farm trucks. It was originally sold in Oregon City so it could have been a farm truck. This truck originally had heavy duty rear springs and I think that rear bumper is factory for towing. Either way, I decided I liked 6 lugs and kept the front end that way. I'm probably going to install the rear discs when I get the rear end work done so I can have the rear end shop turn down the axles if needed. __________________ 72 GMC, 2x4, LWB Fleet DONE: 2/3 drop, 17" rims, front end rebuild, front/rear sway bars Working on: old air AC, blazer tank, rear discs, 03 silverado seats.



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