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Jeremy_5 · 05-19-2004, 07:22 PM

I also say keep it stock.

jorgensensc · 05-19-2004, 07:37 PM

How did I know CPNEJR!!

Bamm · 05-19-2004, 08:22 PM

17's and a 3/5 drop would look great.............Jerry

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-19-2004, 08:51 PM

I lower that truck it look's great now but could look better lowered with some bligin wheel's

jamesi20 · 05-19-2004, 09:01 PM

keep it just the way it is man that's a drop dead gorgeous ride you got there

*dtlilly* · 05-19-2004, 10:05 PM

Slam it till the rockers rub pavement

Glen · 05-19-2004, 11:02 PM

Lower it....but avoid exotic wheel designs like you see on Escalades etc.

Here's my beater.

weasel29gm · 05-19-2004, 11:42 PM

Any way you go with your truck will be good, its sharp the way it is, TT'2 are hard to beat so is ralleys. One fine ride!!!!!!!!

jorgensensc · 05-19-2004, 11:51 PM

Geat lookin truck Glen! I wouldn't mind a little mini tub in the back of mine. Hmmmmm...

1low87 · 05-19-2004, 11:53 PM

If I were you I would slam it, but then again I like my trucks low. It would def. look awesome for sure

**GSFMECH** · 05-19-2004, 11:55 PM

I vote to lower it and put the TT2's on. I drove a 71 SWB hugger orange Cheyenne, stock w/ralleys for 15 years and stupidly sold it. On my "new" SWB 72 I put a 4/6 ECE drop w/ 15" TT2's. If I had done it to the 71 years ago I would still have it. I kept all my old parts in case I want to put them back on, but once you do it you will never go back. Old school slots w/ a drop would look cool too.

jorgensensc · 05-20-2004, 12:01 AM

I was thinkin about those old Kidney Bean rims, but I'm sure they are hard to come by in a 17 or 18 inch rim, and wide enough for some meat in the back.

67shortie · 05-20-2004, 12:24 AM

Don't know if you are interested in something like this, but here is a nicely styled wheel kinf of like the 'kidneybean' wheel in 17's and 18's

Here is the website www.wheelvintiques.com

juju808 · 05-20-2004, 10:06 AM

looks like you have all sorts of ideas coming at ya now... :p

how in the world did 1low87 get an avtar already???? lol....

jamis · 05-20-2004, 03:51 PM

Looks clean . Its a truck to be proud of just the way it is.

But, if it where mine it would be lower with the same rims.

so cal tz · 05-20-2004, 04:47 PM

"jorgensesc" If it were me I'd would lower it but it's all on eye's of the beholder. Question is, what do you like? You would have to drive it, nobody else but you. Or is it that you are borde of the same look and want a change? In the outcome of it all you will make the rite choice and you will get the support from every one on the board and again these are only my opinion's. "so cal tz"

so cal tz · 05-20-2004, 05:00 PM

"Glen" Just want to say that truck of your's is sweeeeeet. Hopping to fine out what part's did you use to lower it and what size wheel /tire pkg of choice? I have 67 lwb and was looking for the rite stance and "BAM" there it is. Again love that truck of your's. Sorry guy's for the O/T. "so cal tz"

jorgensensc · 05-20-2004, 06:17 PM

So Cal Tz,
The problem is I like both looks!! I love the stocker look, but I also like me some shiny rims. I don't want to mess with this truck too much, as I said before it's pretty stock. But at the same time I want it to stand out a little more than it does right now. I don't have the funds to start another truck (or time for that matter), or I would just leave this one alone and get creative with something else.
Thanks for all of the input folks! I will be pondering this awhile while I install my A.C.
The Compressors on, the dryer and condenser are on, now to take the original heater stufff out and put the new stuff on the firewall and under the dash. I can't wait for A.C.!!
Shawn

Glen · 05-20-2004, 09:33 PM

American Racing makes a salt flat special that looks similar to a kidney bean.

So-Cal, my truck is bagged the front has spindles, home made bag mounts, 17x8 245-45-17. the rear is bagged with a huge bridge, 20x10 is the wheel and 305-50-20 is the tire. the rear suspension has the stock trailing arms but they are kicked up in the rear like the frame.

It actually sits the bumper on the ground when deflated. but i think it looks better sitting the way i showed above.

68w/sbc406 · 05-20-2004, 09:49 PM

2WD drop it.... 4WD lift it

bouncytruck · 05-20-2004, 10:19 PM

It is a very nice rig how it its, but if your asking the question, that probably means you want to lower it. It's your ride man, do what you want! If you don't lower this one, buy another and paint it the same but bag it, slam it and put on some 20's. It would be pretty cool to have two.

krue · 05-20-2004, 10:21 PM

I like stock, and the rims. Keep us posted, maybe you can change my mind.

bodazpa · 05-21-2004, 06:04 AM

leave it alone, change the wheels and tires. Tell the tire guy you want to fill up the wheel wells a little more...

**CPNE** · 05-21-2004, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorgensensc

...But at the same time I want it to stand out a little more than it does right now...

With the poll running 2/3's in favor of lowering, how would lowering it make it stand out? Seems to me you'd be joining the majority who lower/customize to "differentiate".

Something to thing about

If it were mine, I'd find a larger tire/wheel combo to fill the wheel wells and enjoy the fact that you're in the minority.

A subtle drop would be my second choice, something that makes people stand back and say, "There's something different about that truck, but I can't quite put my finger on it". If you do anything more than that, then it's just another lowered truck. Big deal.

Slammed67 · 05-21-2004, 10:59 AM

Quote:

With the poll running 2/3's in favor of lowering, how would lowering it make it stand out? Seems to me you'd be joining the majority who lower/customize to "differentiate".

Yeah, that's true...... there aren't many stock trucks running around these days.

I agree, keep it stock......it's soooo much easier that way plus you won't have to use your imagination. Also by keeping it at stock height you can hang out with the 4x4 guys without feeling out of place.

View Poll Results: To Lower or Not to Lower
Lower and Change Rims.	59	47.20%
Lower and Leave Rims.	25	20.00%
Leave Stock Height and Change Rims.	15	12.00%
Leave Alone Completely You Stupid Fool!	26	20.80%
Voters: 125. You may not vote on this poll

05-19-2004, 07:22 PM	#26
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	I also say keep it stock. __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

05-19-2004, 07:37 PM	#27
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05-19-2004, 08:22 PM	#28
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	17's and a 3/5 drop would look great.............Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-19-2004, 08:51 PM	#29
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I lower that truck it look's great now but could look better lowered with some bligin wheel's __________________ 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..

05-19-2004, 09:01 PM	#30
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 494	keep it just the way it is man that's a drop dead gorgeous ride you got there

05-19-2004, 10:05 PM	#31
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Slam it till the rockers rub pavement Last edited by dtlilly; 05-19-2004 at 10:06 PM. Reason: typo

05-19-2004, 11:02 PM	#32
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	Lower it....but avoid exotic wheel designs like you see on Escalades etc. Here's my beater.

05-19-2004, 11:42 PM	#33
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	Any way you go with your truck will be good, its sharp the way it is, TT'2 are hard to beat so is ralleys. One fine ride!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

05-19-2004, 11:51 PM	#34
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Geat lookin truck Glen! I wouldn't mind a little mini tub in the back of mine. Hmmmmm... __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-19-2004, 11:53 PM	#35
1low87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: so. ca Posts: 7	If I were you I would slam it, but then again I like my trucks low. It would def. look awesome for sure

05-19-2004, 11:55 PM	#36
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	I vote to lower it and put the TT2's on. I drove a 71 SWB hugger orange Cheyenne, stock w/ralleys for 15 years and stupidly sold it. On my "new" SWB 72 I put a 4/6 ECE drop w/ 15" TT2's. If I had done it to the 71 years ago I would still have it. I kept all my old parts in case I want to put them back on, but once you do it you will never go back. Old school slots w/ a drop would look cool too.

05-20-2004, 12:01 AM	#37
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I was thinkin about those old Kidney Bean rims, but I'm sure they are hard to come by in a 17 or 18 inch rim, and wide enough for some meat in the back. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-20-2004, 12:24 AM	#38
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Don't know if you are interested in something like this, but here is a nicely styled wheel kinf of like the 'kidneybean' wheel in 17's and 18's Here is the website www.wheelvintiques.com __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

05-20-2004, 10:06 AM	#39
juju808 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 141	looks like you have all sorts of ideas coming at ya now... :p how in the world did 1low87 get an avtar already???? lol.... __________________ ...juju...



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05-20-2004, 03:51 PM	#40
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Looks clean . Its a truck to be proud of just the way it is. But, if it where mine it would be lower with the same rims. Last edited by jamis; 05-20-2004 at 03:55 PM.

05-20-2004, 04:47 PM	#41
so cal tz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san diego ca Posts: 32	"jorgensesc" If it were me I'd would lower it but it's all on eye's of the beholder. Question is, what do you like? You would have to drive it, nobody else but you. Or is it that you are borde of the same look and want a change? In the outcome of it all you will make the rite choice and you will get the support from every one on the board and again these are only my opinion's. "so cal tz" __________________ 67heaven327

05-20-2004, 05:00 PM	#42
so cal tz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san diego ca Posts: 32	"Glen" Just want to say that truck of your's is sweeeeeet. Hopping to fine out what part's did you use to lower it and what size wheel /tire pkg of choice? I have 67 lwb and was looking for the rite stance and "BAM" there it is. Again love that truck of your's. Sorry guy's for the O/T. "so cal tz" __________________ 67heaven327

05-20-2004, 06:17 PM	#43
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	So Cal Tz, The problem is I like both looks!! I love the stocker look, but I also like me some shiny rims. I don't want to mess with this truck too much, as I said before it's pretty stock. But at the same time I want it to stand out a little more than it does right now. I don't have the funds to start another truck (or time for that matter), or I would just leave this one alone and get creative with something else. Thanks for all of the input folks! I will be pondering this awhile while I install my A.C. The Compressors on, the dryer and condenser are on, now to take the original heater stufff out and put the new stuff on the firewall and under the dash. I can't wait for A.C.!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-20-2004, 09:33 PM	#44
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	American Racing makes a salt flat special that looks similar to a kidney bean. So-Cal, my truck is bagged the front has spindles, home made bag mounts, 17x8 245-45-17. the rear is bagged with a huge bridge, 20x10 is the wheel and 305-50-20 is the tire. the rear suspension has the stock trailing arms but they are kicked up in the rear like the frame. It actually sits the bumper on the ground when deflated. but i think it looks better sitting the way i showed above.

05-20-2004, 09:49 PM	#45
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	2WD drop it.... 4WD lift it __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-20-2004, 10:19 PM	#46
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	It is a very nice rig how it its, but if your asking the question, that probably means you want to lower it. It's your ride man, do what you want! If you don't lower this one, buy another and paint it the same but bag it, slam it and put on some 20's. It would be pretty cool to have two. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-20-2004, 10:21 PM	#47
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I like stock, and the rims. Keep us posted, maybe you can change my mind. __________________ "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"

05-21-2004, 06:04 AM	#48
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