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Zoomin · 05-01-2011, 11:13 PM

Love it!

1LIME69 · 05-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Looks like your well on your way Ackattack! How much are yours widened?

Anyone think I should change over to a 68' frontend besides me?

bigguy69 · 05-02-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LIME69

Looks like your well on your way Ackattack! How much are yours widened?

Anyone think I should change over to a 68' frontend besides me?

I say keep the 69, it looks great!!
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prostreetC-10 · 05-03-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LIME69

Anyone think I should change over to a 68' frontend besides me?

well..........

**lolife99** · 05-03-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LIME69

Looks like your well on your way Ackattack! How much are yours widened?

Anyone think I should change over to a 68' frontend besides me?

Don't do it!
It looks perfect the way it is.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-03-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Don't do it!
It looks perfect the way it is.

I agree. The only thing your truck needs is an "altitude adjustment",

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72BlckButy · 05-03-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Don't do it!
It looks perfect the way it is.

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I agree. The only thing your truck needs is an "altitude adjustment",

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Something that is 'way' over done... leave it.

1LIME69 · 05-03-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I agree. The only thing your truck needs is an "altitude adjustment",

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I will probably take your advice Hart Rod. I went with ECE 3.5/5 but I went with a big block spring. Definitely gonna go to a small block spring up front or a 4.5/6 like you. Anyone know how much a small block spring might drop the front end vs the big block spring I have now?

dougminton · 05-04-2011, 10:05 AM

I just put a piece of filler metal in the middle. I also widened them 5". I widened my rallies to 15x12.

MrGoodpliers · 05-04-2011, 04:19 PM

Who has the best price on Billet Specialties Vintecs?

1LIME69 · 05-04-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGoodpliers

Who has the best price on Billet Specialties Vintecs?

Got my wheels from a buddy of mine that runs a wheel/tire shop near my house. Cheapest place I could find but, wouldn't call them cheap by any means. Well worth the extra money though. I always go back to "You get what you pay for". 9 times out of 10.

70short · 05-05-2011, 02:40 AM

Here is A pic of mine 6" wider.

fastwillie 696969 · 05-03-2011, 01:44 AM

my fab guy just widen my tubbs out ,then he took the stock one and double them up like the last picture has ,im running 31inch on billet spec. 15inch wheel
the tires in the last pic is 29 inch tires on weld pro star wheel 15x12 use them for the track

prostreetC-10 · 05-04-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

my fab guy just widen my tubbs out ,then he took the stock one and double them up like the last picture has ,im running 31inch on billet spec. 15inch wheel
the tires in the last pic is 29 inch tires on weld pro star wheel 15x12 use them for the track

You guys and your little 12" wide wheels. C'mon....go big!

lol....just kidding. Awesome looking wheels and I must be getting hungry because I lOVE the look of that dish!!!!!

DZL1 · 05-03-2011, 02:28 AM

Very nice!

DZL1.

petey-pablo · 05-03-2011, 03:48 AM

Looks awsome 1LIME69 I wish to to the same to my 72 one of theses days.. Has anyone done this to a wood bed would this be difficult to do on a wood bed?

Hottrucks · 05-03-2011, 06:41 AM

looks good 1 lime...I did the down dirty since my tub gat beat with everything....and the big problem I have now is that nothing fits between the tubs...like the lawn mower?? or plywood.....

do you have a hydro boost brake set up???

1LIME69 · 05-03-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

do you have a hydro boost brake set up???

No hydroboost here just the ECE disc brake kit.

Hottrucks · 05-04-2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LIME69

No hydroboost here just the ECE disc brake kit.

I didn't see a booster under the hood so I was wondering how it stops with the BB in it...lol...I added the stock booster to my drums ( best $$$ I spent on the truck) and I think It stops very well now I'm going to be adding disc soon so it should be even better

1LIME69 · 05-04-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

I didn't see a booster under the hood so I was wondering how it stops with the BB in it...lol...I added the stock booster to my drums ( best $$$ I spent on the truck) and I think It stops very well now I'm going to be adding disc soon so it should be even better

The reason I didn't use a booster is that I would have to run an electric or belt driven vacuum pump to make use of the booster. Actually it doesn't stop too bad anyway. Definitely better than the old drums. Just can't bring myself to pay that much for a hydroboost system yet. Guess I'll keep the old leg press for right now.

1LIME69 · 05-03-2011, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the input guys. You might talk me into staying with the 69' grill. lol.

Where is the cheapest place to buy a new front grill? What do I buy NOS or aftermarket?

99-LS1-SS · 05-03-2011, 09:38 PM

If you get rid of the big block springs let me know.

prostreetC-10 · 05-04-2011, 09:02 AM

Let me just tell you boys and girls that I don't have a booster and I have drum brakes. Waiting to do the conversion. It can be very scary and you have to be paying attention when you are driving. I have had to flat stand on my brakes, hitting my head on the top of the cab, to get the darn thing to slow (notice I didn't say stop?). I also have a 4 speed so it's fun to try and step on the clutch and brake at the same time in a panic.

SKT · 06-25-2016, 12:01 PM

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Any updates on this truck Lime '69?

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05-01-2011, 11:13 PM	#1
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS Love it! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro Last edited by 70cst; 05-01-2011 at 11:21 PM.

05-02-2011, 08:59 PM	#2
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS Looks like your well on your way Ackattack! How much are yours widened? Anyone think I should change over to a 68' frontend besides me? __________________ "The Ultimate Sleeper" 69' SWB, Holley EFI 525 ci. BB, TH350, 3.73 Eaton posi/Moser axles, 1350 diveshaft, Vintec's 20"x8.5" and 20"x12", OPP windows, CPP rear coilover conversion

05-04-2011, 10:05 AM	#9
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS I just put a piece of filler metal in the middle. I also widened them 5". I widened my rallies to 15x12. Attached Images __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

05-04-2011, 04:19 PM	#10
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS Who has the best price on Billet Specialties Vintecs? __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

05-05-2011, 02:40 AM	#12
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS Here is A pic of mine 6" wider. Attached Images __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

05-03-2011, 01:44 AM	#13
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS my fab guy just widen my tubbs out ,then he took the stock one and double them up like the last picture has ,im running 31inch on billet spec. 15inch wheel the tires in the last pic is 29 inch tires on weld pro star wheel 15x12 use them for the track Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex Last edited by fastwillie 696969; 05-03-2011 at 01:47 AM.

05-03-2011, 02:28 AM	#15
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS Very nice! DZL1.

05-03-2011, 03:48 AM	#16
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS Looks awsome 1LIME69 I wish to to the same to my 72 one of theses days.. Has anyone done this to a wood bed would this be difficult to do on a wood bed? __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

05-03-2011, 06:41 AM	#17
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS looks good 1 lime...I did the down dirty since my tub gat beat with everything....and the big problem I have now is that nothing fits between the tubs...like the lawn mower?? or plywood..... do you have a hydro boost brake set up??? __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

05-03-2011, 09:27 PM	#21
1LIME69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alexis, NC Posts: 182	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS Thanks for the input guys. You might talk me into staying with the 69' grill. lol. Where is the cheapest place to buy a new front grill? What do I buy NOS or aftermarket? __________________ "The Ultimate Sleeper" 69' SWB, Holley EFI 525 ci. BB, TH350, 3.73 Eaton posi/Moser axles, 1350 diveshaft, Vintec's 20"x8.5" and 20"x12", OPP windows, CPP rear coilover conversion

05-03-2011, 09:38 PM	#22
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS If you get rid of the big block springs let me know.

05-04-2011, 09:02 AM	#23
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: No more tub rubbin PICS Let me just tell you boys and girls that I don't have a booster and I have drum brakes. Waiting to do the conversion. It can be very scary and you have to be paying attention when you are driving. I have had to flat stand on my brakes, hitting my head on the top of the cab, to get the darn thing to slow (notice I didn't say stop?). I also have a 4 speed so it's fun to try and step on the clutch and brake at the same time in a panic. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-25-2016, 12:01 PM	#24
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