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Delmo · 03-20-2011, 02:27 PM

It would actually look awesome with some 15" steelies and thin whites. And about 5 feet lower.

Lolyin58 · 03-20-2011, 05:34 PM

Ya I guess your right. If it's not draggin' frame your not happy. But hey, we will see what the future brings bro!!!!

Delmo · 03-20-2011, 05:54 PM

Just givin ya a hard time buddy, look forward to what she's gunna look like.

**jocko** · 03-20-2011, 08:46 PM

i think the wheel choice should be driven by the paint plan personally (and my 2 cents is only worth about 1 cent) - i.e. if you keep the patina, then definitely go steelies and wide whites or even blackwalls. If you paint her up all purdy, then you could go any route - either wheel set previously depicted, OR still go with clean steelies and wide whites, etc... Personally, I love blackwall tires and on steelies, but www's aren't far behind that - just has to be the right truck for www's in my opinioj, and yours is certainly a candidate - will look good whichever direction you decide to go with it. Can't wait to see the build-up as it progresses along. Thanks again for posting.

777ralph · 03-20-2011, 10:19 PM

I like the wheels it came with waay better than the wheels you like. But it's not my truck (Dammit).
Ralph

Slammed66 · 03-21-2011, 01:56 AM

Wow neil that thing looks amazing... looks like youve been stocking up, Post up some pics of the 67, from your avatar it looks like it came out awsome!

**ChiefRocka** · 03-21-2011, 07:42 AM

Great score on the truck man ... looks to be in great shape !!

Throw some stockers on there for kicks, thin whites would look sick !!

scrapmetalart · 03-21-2011, 01:00 PM

Wide white walls on those original wheels would look great...

looking forward to seeing your progress & as Delmo said 5 foot lowering job wouldnt hurt either.

Indyuke · 03-21-2011, 01:30 PM

^^ I feel bad, but I have to agree. The other wheels looked better.

glos55 · 03-21-2011, 01:45 PM

Yep I agree with scrapmetalart, I would run 15 X 8 Vette rallys with 275/60/15's or steel wheels painted black with thin whitewall. But thats just the look thats popular here in my town right now. Either way LOVE THE TRUCK!!!!!!! Nice score!!!!!

'63GENIII · 03-21-2011, 01:54 PM

Were those old wheels some kind of Halibrand knock off? They wer pretty cool. The new ones are pretty trick too. Nice score!

Lolyin58 · 03-30-2011, 12:55 AM

Well Blue Hair finally got an "altitude adjustment". It's back sitting on all fours and is ready to roll for spring!

This is 5 inches in the front and six inches in the rear. It's got a great stance!

likaroc13 · 03-30-2011, 10:28 AM

sweet! that stance looks perfect IMO...how did you achieve the drop (what components)?

Lolyin58 · 03-30-2011, 09:18 PM

I used Bell Tech 2" spindle and 3" CPP spring. In the rear I used CPP 5" spring and a 1" Block. I did not have to C notch the rear. Also put on an adjustable panhard bar. 18" rim in the front and a 20" in the rear. Front tire is a 255/40/18 and the rear is a 275/35/20. Hope this helps!

badblu97 · 03-30-2011, 09:40 PM

I COMPLETELY love the wheels and stance....beautiful!! and I am jealous!

Rogue · 03-30-2011, 09:43 PM

Straight out of Hub City, mine is from Amite, LA.

likaroc13 · 03-30-2011, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lolyin58

I used Bell Tech 2" spindle and 3" CPP spring. In the rear I used CPP 5" spring and a 1" Block. I did not have to C notch the rear. Also put on an adjustable panhard bar. 18" rim in the front and a 20" in the rear. Front tire is a 255/40/18 and the rear is a 275/35/20. Hope this helps!

i appreciate the info...i know some other guys running 6" rear springs that also didn't have to notch the rear...i'd like to run a similar drop with an 18/20" wheel combo on a future build, so it's good to have those details....go roll the tires off that thing

**jocko** · 03-30-2011, 10:22 PM

wow! loooks great - and NO c-notch with 6" drop?? Any idea how much travel you'll get before you smack the frame or does it look like it'll even be a problem. I always wondered what " drop really required a C-notch (because i want to drop but not to notch...) and most of the kit mfgrs say anything over 4 or 5" requires the notch. Good data point - and your stance is great, congrats!!

Delmo · 03-30-2011, 10:53 PM

I'll take those 58 box sides I see up there. Thank you.

60chvstepside · 03-31-2011, 12:48 PM

wow very nice stance,turned out really well........ congrats
also thanx for the deal on the wheels but i'll have to pass on em need to get back to work first
have fun at the goodguys show

TheDark1 · 03-31-2011, 11:34 PM

Hey, does that dealer tag say "Service Chevrolet"? They're still here in Lafayette. I bought my 2004 truck from them. Can you post a closer picture of the tag so I can send it to my buddy that works over there? Thanks, Jeff

Lolyin58 · 04-26-2011, 01:29 AM

Yes the Dealer Tag does say "Service". That's cool still works at that dealership!

TheDark1 · 04-26-2011, 08:48 AM

Yeah, they're still going strong. I've bought 6 new vehicles from them over the past 20 years. They're one of the largest dealers in Louisiana, still. I sent them the link, they'll get a kick out of it. Thanks, Jeff

John Gilbert · 04-26-2011, 09:34 AM

Man that thing is nice! I had a '66 Chevy something like it when I lived in Calgary, it had typical Alberta rust which is nothing compared to Ontario cancer.

Delmo · 04-26-2011, 10:52 AM

Is the snow gone enough to start driving it?

03-20-2011, 02:27 PM	#26
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Blue Hair It would actually look awesome with some 15" steelies and thin whites. And about 5 feet lower.

03-20-2011, 05:34 PM	#27
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: Blue Hair Ya I guess your right. If it's not draggin' frame your not happy. But hey, we will see what the future brings bro!!!!

03-20-2011, 05:54 PM	#28
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Blue Hair Just givin ya a hard time buddy, look forward to what she's gunna look like.

03-20-2011, 08:46 PM	#29
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,940	Re: Blue Hair i think the wheel choice should be driven by the paint plan personally (and my 2 cents is only worth about 1 cent) - i.e. if you keep the patina, then definitely go steelies and wide whites or even blackwalls. If you paint her up all purdy, then you could go any route - either wheel set previously depicted, OR still go with clean steelies and wide whites, etc... Personally, I love blackwall tires and on steelies, but www's aren't far behind that - just has to be the right truck for www's in my opinioj, and yours is certainly a candidate - will look good whichever direction you decide to go with it. Can't wait to see the build-up as it progresses along. Thanks again for posting. Last edited by jocko; 03-20-2011 at 08:48 PM.

03-20-2011, 10:19 PM	#30
777ralph Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: winnipeg,mb Posts: 64	Re: Blue Hair I like the wheels it came with waay better than the wheels you like. But it's not my truck (Dammit). Ralph

03-21-2011, 01:56 AM	#31
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Blue Hair Wow neil that thing looks amazing... looks like youve been stocking up, Post up some pics of the 67, from your avatar it looks like it came out awsome! __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

03-21-2011, 07:42 AM	#32
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Blue Hair Great score on the truck man ... looks to be in great shape !! Throw some stockers on there for kicks, thin whites would look sick !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

03-21-2011, 01:00 PM	#33
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: Blue Hair Wide white walls on those original wheels would look great... looking forward to seeing your progress & as Delmo said 5 foot lowering job wouldnt hurt either. __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram Last edited by scrapmetalart; 03-21-2011 at 01:01 PM.

03-21-2011, 01:30 PM	#34
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Blue Hair ^^ I feel bad, but I have to agree. The other wheels looked better.

03-21-2011, 01:45 PM	#35
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: Blue Hair Yep I agree with scrapmetalart, I would run 15 X 8 Vette rallys with 275/60/15's or steel wheels painted black with thin whitewall. But thats just the look thats popular here in my town right now. Either way LOVE THE TRUCK!!!!!!! Nice score!!!!!

03-21-2011, 01:54 PM	#36
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Blue Hair Were those old wheels some kind of Halibrand knock off? They wer pretty cool. The new ones are pretty trick too. Nice score! __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

03-30-2011, 12:55 AM	#37
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: Blue Hair Well Blue Hair finally got an "altitude adjustment". It's back sitting on all fours and is ready to roll for spring! This is 5 inches in the front and six inches in the rear. It's got a great stance!

03-30-2011, 10:28 AM	#38
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Blue Hair sweet! that stance looks perfect IMO...how did you achieve the drop (what components)?

03-30-2011, 09:18 PM	#39
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: Blue Hair I used Bell Tech 2" spindle and 3" CPP spring. In the rear I used CPP 5" spring and a 1" Block. I did not have to C notch the rear. Also put on an adjustable panhard bar. 18" rim in the front and a 20" in the rear. Front tire is a 255/40/18 and the rear is a 275/35/20. Hope this helps!

03-30-2011, 09:40 PM	#40
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	Re: Blue Hair I COMPLETELY love the wheels and stance....beautiful!! and I am jealous! __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide



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03-30-2011, 09:43 PM	#41
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Blue Hair Straight out of Hub City, mine is from Amite, LA. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

03-30-2011, 10:22 PM	#43
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,940	Re: Blue Hair wow! loooks great - and NO c-notch with 6" drop?? Any idea how much travel you'll get before you smack the frame or does it look like it'll even be a problem. I always wondered what " drop really required a C-notch (because i want to drop but not to notch...) and most of the kit mfgrs say anything over 4 or 5" requires the notch. Good data point - and your stance is great, congrats!!

03-30-2011, 10:53 PM	#44
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Blue Hair I'll take those 58 box sides I see up there. Thank you.

03-31-2011, 12:48 PM	#45
60chvstepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: calgary,AB Posts: 83	Re: Blue Hair wow very nice stance,turned out really well........ congrats also thanx for the deal on the wheels but i'll have to pass on em need to get back to work first have fun at the goodguys show

03-31-2011, 11:34 PM	#46
TheDark1 Intentionally Left Blank Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broussard, LA Posts: 355	Re: Blue Hair Hey, does that dealer tag say "Service Chevrolet"? They're still here in Lafayette. I bought my 2004 truck from them. Can you post a closer picture of the tag so I can send it to my buddy that works over there? Thanks, Jeff __________________ 1965 C-10 Short Fleet 468/TKO 5-Speed 2004 2500HD Crew 496/Ally Blacked Out (SOLD!!) 1997 Formula WS6 2004 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2013 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2017 Jeep Wrangler (Blacked Out on 35's) 2011 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2015 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2018 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2020 D-Max Dually Denali on 33x12.50's 1979 GMC Short Bed Step-Side 4x4 350/350 Low Miles

04-26-2011, 01:29 AM	#47
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: Blue Hair Yes the Dealer Tag does say "Service". That's cool still works at that dealership!

04-26-2011, 08:48 AM	#48
TheDark1 Intentionally Left Blank Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broussard, LA Posts: 355	Re: Blue Hair Yeah, they're still going strong. I've bought 6 new vehicles from them over the past 20 years. They're one of the largest dealers in Louisiana, still. I sent them the link, they'll get a kick out of it. Thanks, Jeff __________________ 1965 C-10 Short Fleet 468/TKO 5-Speed 2004 2500HD Crew 496/Ally Blacked Out (SOLD!!) 1997 Formula WS6 2004 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2013 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2017 Jeep Wrangler (Blacked Out on 35's) 2011 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2015 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2018 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2020 D-Max Dually Denali on 33x12.50's 1979 GMC Short Bed Step-Side 4x4 350/350 Low Miles

04-26-2011, 09:34 AM	#49
John Gilbert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 567	Re: Blue Hair Man that thing is nice! I had a '66 Chevy something like it when I lived in Calgary, it had typical Alberta rust which is nothing compared to Ontario cancer.

04-26-2011, 10:52 AM	#50
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Blue Hair Is the snow gone enough to start driving it?

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