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**special-K** · 06-25-2011, 06:23 AM

I think there's more to trucks than just lowered ones. I like to see both and this is one that looks great as is. It also is special enough that it deserves preservation. Sure,lowering can be reversed. But,it sure is a good bit of work. Those 70 series eliminate the purpose of lowering for the sake of filling in the wheel wells. There's a certain tradition to these trucks in owners giving them their loving personal touches. There were different looks through the decades and some that are timeless. This truck has that look and shows it proudly. I saw my first lowered 67-72s (Stepsides) in Northern CA in the '70s and caught that bug. But,I also was proud to own stock stance trucks,even C/20s with big/littles which gave them a good bit of rake.
A 4/6 drop is actually 3.5/6. When going to 6 in the rear you are limiting the truck's use due to having a mere inch or so of frame clearance. Not everyone wants to chop a frame for that extra inch. 5" gives a slight rake,which looks cool,allows you to haul a bit,tow,and is also where ECE draws the line for the Super Track bar to be required.

**Boog** · 06-25-2011, 07:11 AM

Good words for sure.
The best part about lowered springs, spindles and shocks is you can always put it back to stock easy enough as there are no frame mods.
As a kid I bought a lot of 3n1 model car kits. I like the AMT's the best. You had the stock style, hotrod or drag race style and custom style all in one kit. I'd build it one way and sometime down the road change some parts out from the custom or hotrod. Mix n match. That's how I see these trucks. Just bigger sized model kits and easy to change em up. I'm giving thought to adding a fleetside bed too. I already have a stepside. Just to change the look of it when I choose.

CG · 06-25-2011, 08:52 AM

Looks great just the way it is. No luck in finding a burb yet?

**Already Gone** · 06-25-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Looks great just the way it is. No luck in finding a burb yet?

Found lots, but still looking, just haven't found the right one at the right price.

**Already Gone** · 06-25-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I think there's more to trucks than just lowered ones. I like to see both and this is one that looks great as is. It also is special enough that it deserves preservation. Sure,lowering can be reversed. But,it sure is a good bit of work. Those 70 series eliminate the purpose of lowering for the sake of filling in the wheel wells. There's a certain tradition to these trucks in owners giving them their loving personal touches. There were different looks through the decades and some that are timeless. This truck has that look and shows it proudly. I saw my first lowered 67-72s (Stepsides) in Northern CA in the '70s and caught that bug. But,I also was proud to own stock stance trucks,even C/20s with big/littles which gave them a good bit of rake.
A 4/6 drop is actually 3.5/6. When going to 6 in the rear you are limiting the truck's use due to having a mere inch or so of frame clearance. Not everyone wants to chop a frame for that extra inch. 5" gives a slight rake,which looks cool,allows you to haul a bit,tow,and is also where ECE draws the line for the Super Track bar to be required.

Yes I can't believe how much the look of my truck changed ( and I really like it ) by putting the 15 x 8's with the 255/70 tires on it.

crazy longhorn · 06-25-2011, 11:30 PM

I am a NUT for dropped trucks,& chopped tops,as well as any other mods you do.....but that one looks sweet "as is"

crazyL

06-25-2011, 06:23 AM	#26
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New Slippers I think there's more to trucks than just lowered ones. I like to see both and this is one that looks great as is. It also is special enough that it deserves preservation. Sure,lowering can be reversed. But,it sure is a good bit of work. Those 70 series eliminate the purpose of lowering for the sake of filling in the wheel wells. There's a certain tradition to these trucks in owners giving them their loving personal touches. There were different looks through the decades and some that are timeless. This truck has that look and shows it proudly. I saw my first lowered 67-72s (Stepsides) in Northern CA in the '70s and caught that bug. But,I also was proud to own stock stance trucks,even C/20s with big/littles which gave them a good bit of rake. A 4/6 drop is actually 3.5/6. When going to 6 in the rear you are limiting the truck's use due to having a mere inch or so of frame clearance. Not everyone wants to chop a frame for that extra inch. 5" gives a slight rake,which looks cool,allows you to haul a bit,tow,and is also where ECE draws the line for the Super Track bar to be required. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-25-2011, 07:11 AM	#27
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,662	Re: New Slippers Good words for sure. The best part about lowered springs, spindles and shocks is you can always put it back to stock easy enough as there are no frame mods. As a kid I bought a lot of 3n1 model car kits. I like the AMT's the best. You had the stock style, hotrod or drag race style and custom style all in one kit. I'd build it one way and sometime down the road change some parts out from the custom or hotrod. Mix n match. That's how I see these trucks. Just bigger sized model kits and easy to change em up. I'm giving thought to adding a fleetside bed too. I already have a stepside. Just to change the look of it when I choose. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-25-2011, 08:52 AM	#28
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,138	Re: New Slippers Looks great just the way it is. No luck in finding a burb yet? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

06-25-2011, 11:30 PM	#31
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: New Slippers I am a NUT for dropped trucks,& chopped tops,as well as any other mods you do.....but that one looks sweet "as is" crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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