1969 Short Wide

[gringoloco]

So jealous. I need one of these in my life

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Wish I had room in my shop for one of those. With all the bodywork, we'd be tripping over it, so I passed. I came thaaaaaaaat close, though!

I completely understand. This would never have worked in my old 30x30 shop. But since I added on, I actually planned on one bay being dedicated to it. We do still have the trip hazard there though...

Originally Posted by gringoloco

So jealous. I need one of these in my life

You do indeed Chris. We have our first engine swap coming in a truck. I think it will make the bottom side so much easier.

[rustytruck50]

Sweet Blazer! I worked in a Chevy dealership when those were new & liked them a bunch way back then...I would still welcome one to the small collection
Liking the new tire & wheel combo and the hoist, too!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Sweet Blazer! I worked in a Chevy dealership when those were new & liked them a bunch way back then...I would still welcome one to the small collection
Liking the new tire & wheel combo and the hoist, too!

Thanks. I watched craigslist for about 2 years till I found a deal that worked for me. It was still in service before I bought it too. It is used and older but I'm very happy with the addition to the shop. Rotary is one of the best commercial lifts on the market too.

[mcbassin]

Hanging out with some C/10 buddies last weekend.

[72ironmike]

I'll bet that driveway got a bunch of double takes from passers by ! Probably a few visits as well.

[lolife99]

Love that green stepside!

[gringoloco]

Nice collection. I would have stopped, for sure!

Winter wheels installed?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 72ironmike

I'll bet that driveway got a bunch of double takes from passers by ! Probably a few visits as well.

Yeah, we had a ton of folks beeping and stopping.

Originally Posted by lolife99

Love that green stepside!

That truck is really nice.

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice collection. I would have stopped, for sure!

Winter wheels installed?

Thanks, the wheels are temporary until I find some 18" rims that I like.
I didn't like the way low profile tires rode.

[gringoloco]

Have you looked at wheel vintiques, Detroit steel, or better yet, circle racing billet steelies? I think they would look killer on your truck in 18”, black or graphite, with a nice deep dish, dog dish hubcaps, and trim rings.

Edit: there’s also 18” versions of your current rally style from Detroit and US Mags.

Gotta say, I like your current setup better than the speedways. They just didn’t fit the style of your truck, IMO.

[rustytruck50]

Cool picture!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Have you looked at wheel vintiques, Detroit steel, or better yet, circle racing billet steelies? I think they would look killer on your truck in 18”, black or graphite, with a nice deep dish, dog dish hubcaps, and trim rings.

Edit: there’s also 18” versions of your current rally style from Detroit and US Mags.

Gotta say, I like your current setup better than the speedways. They just didn’t fit the style of your truck, IMO.

I haven't looked at any of these you have described. I have leaned toward an old school Torq Thrust II for a long time. I'm in no hurry on the 18" wheels, honestly.
I would like to find some stock 15" steelies and caps in the meantime.

Don't sweat the speedway comment, I think they looked okay, just hated the rough jarring ride. They are more suited for a more modified truck in my opinion too. I think GM got the look perfect on these trucks in 1969. It's pretty hard to beat.

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Cool picture!

Thanks

[70inbville]

Mike,

I know it has been a long time since anyone posted here but read the entire post and love the truck. Just wondering after time has passed how is the raptor coating holding up? Any more updates on the truck as well?

Thanks,

Chip

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 70inbville

Mike,

I know it has been a long time since anyone posted here but read the entire post and love the truck. Just wondering after time has passed how is the raptor coating holding up? Any more updates on the truck as well?

Thanks,

Chip

Chip,
Sorry for the delay in responding. The Raptor has held up well. I don’t haul firewood or anything other than an ice chest, spare tire and lawn chairs in the bed... my truck spend 99.5 % of the time in the garage. So the Raptor doesn’t see much sun time. I have put around 8200 miles on it since 2014. I drive it for for dinner a one legged burn out then put it back to bed. It’s fun to drive but a suspension upgrade is needed before I’ll drive it more regular. The lower control arms drag when I hit big dips or bumps in the road. It’s annoying..

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Chip,
Sorry for the delay in responding. The Raptor has held up well. I don’t haul firewood or anything other than an ice chest, spare tire and lawn chairs in the bed... my truck spend 99.5 % of the time in the garage. So the Raptor doesn’t see much sun time. I have put around 8200 miles on it since 2014. I drive it for for dinner a one legged burn out then put it back to bed. It’s fun to drive but a suspension upgrade is needed before I’ll drive it more regular. The lower control arms drag when I hit big dips or bumps in the road. It’s annoying..

Where is the arm making contact?

[70inbville]

The lower control arms drag when I hit big dips or bumps in the road. It’s annoying..[/QUOTE]

gotta love these OK roads!!!IIRC aren't you 4 in static drop in the front or did I miss more drop somewhere?

[lolife99]

Your truck looks REALLY LOW in the front.

[SCOTI]

1" springs & a raised/notched x-member + CPP or PB lower arms will give you added clearance.

[LT7A]

Hey Mike, I stumbled on your thread and have read the whole thing in the last few days. Man, what a story and what a lot of work. Beautiful truck, and I like how you kept most things pretty simple. It sounds like maybe you have moved things over to Instagram, but I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate everything that you put into your build thread. I took a lot of notes. Thank you for sharing your experiences and how-to explanations along the way. I hope you and your family and your shop and your trucks and your Camaros are all doing really well.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Hey Mike, I stumbled on your thread and have read the whole thing in the last few days. Man, what a story and what a lot of work. Beautiful truck, and I like how you kept most things pretty simple. It sounds like maybe you have moved things over to Instagram, but I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate everything that you put into your build thread. I took a lot of notes. Thank you for sharing your experiences and how-to explanations along the way. I hope you and your family and your shop and your trucks and your Camaros are all doing really well.

Thanks for checking out my build. It was a good time in my life. I still drive this puppy to c/10 gatherings and on Sundays when the weather is nice.

[Dieselwrencher]

Mike, nice to see you're still enjoying that sweet little truck! You skated around the Camaros though. Do you have any plans for them in the near future?