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tavenner13 · 04-17-2007, 12:44 AM

DUDE!! our trucks are brothers! the pics, the stance, the fat rubber w/ 5-spokes. check this out...

i have exact same exhaust, too (2.5 to flowmaster 40's, dumped the same way)

BTW... i agree with everyone else and say stick with the '69 grille

fatboys69 · 04-17-2007, 12:27 PM

That's COOL !!!! Still can't decide whether or not to put the 68 clip on or leave it as is and update to the billet grill insert .Gonna do some photoshopping and see what I come up with. NIce truck man !!!!

sleepyboy · 04-17-2007, 01:00 PM

Me Like

tavenner13 · 04-17-2007, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatboys69

That's COOL !!!! Still can't decide whether or not to put the 68 clip on or leave it as is and update to the billet grill insert .Gonna do some photoshopping and see what I come up with. NIce truck man !!!!

i really love the way your grille looks right now as is. i know alot of guys think they have to change up the '69 grille to make it look better but your truck already looks rediculously cool. like stupid-cool... the kinda cool that normal guys like me can only dream about

i think your truck has a perfect mix of factory looks and custom badassness (??). its your ride, tho... do as you please!

**67 cst swb** · 04-17-2007, 07:10 PM

Fatboys69...
What backspacing is on your 15 x 8 TT2's? I'm thinking of running the same tire sizes you are running (255/70's & 285/70's)... I've got 15 x 8's (halibrand style gassers) with just abit less than 4" bs... I'm hoping my set up looks as good as your does...

fatboys69 · 04-17-2007, 08:51 PM

They are 3-3/4 " Backspace, sounds like yours have the same B/S as mine do.
Do you already have your 285's ? Reason I ask from all that I can find out BF Goodrich has discontiued that size. I have searched several tire web sites ( and my brother-in law even runs a tire and wheel store ) and we haven't been able to find any yet. Hopefully you already have them, if not good luck.
If I can locate some I will post the info on the board so people can get them.

tavenner13 · 04-18-2007, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatboys69

They are 3-3/4 " Backspace, sounds like yours have the same B/S as mine do.
Do you already have your 285's ? Reason I ask from all that I can find out BF Goodrich has discontiued that size. I have searched several tire web sites ( and my brother-in law even runs a tire and wheel store ) and we haven't been able to find any yet. Hopefully you already have them, if not good luck.
If I can locate some I will post the info on the board so people can get them.

ya i did some searching and couldnt find BFG 285's. found the 275's tho which is what ill be going with.

**67 cst swb** · 04-18-2007, 01:27 AM

Yeah, I couldn't find BFG's anywhere either... I did find 285/70-15 in Yokohama Geolanders and Bridgestone Avids... now I just need to see the tread patterns in person...
The rim's I got are way cool.... here's a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15X4-...QQcmdZViewItem

tavenner13 · 04-18-2007, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

Yeah, I couldn't find BFG's anywhere either... I did find 285/70-15 in Yokohama Geolanders and Bridgestone Avids... now I just need to see the tread patterns in person...
The rim's I got are way cool.... here's a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15X4-...QQcmdZViewItem

LOVE the wheels... what kinda center are you using? theyd look great w/ a spinner

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-18-2007, 02:07 AM

truck looks great dude, i agree on keeping the grill and just goin with the billit insert, i just looked at the mag cover and i think it looks nice and would look great on your truck

**67 cst swb** · 04-18-2007, 02:50 AM

thinking of making a racey looking aluminum back plate... so you see the hole in middle of rim... then instead of end of axle or dust cap... you see a raw aluminum, slightly rounded piece behind there.... but, not sure... probably run the caps it came with at first.

fatboys69 · 04-18-2007, 07:52 AM

American Racing offers a "short" factory cap for the TT2's. I have seen them on the Newstalia Wheel website for $100.00 for a set. Been thinking about changing to them.

Rokcrln · 04-18-2007, 08:06 AM

Very nice truck! Personaly I would leave the front end just as it is. The 67-68 swap is getting to be everywere and the 71072 is very common as well. Your 69-70 has just the right look, clean, classy and not on every street corner

I have a 68,70,and 71 and parts to make them all 67-68 or 71-72's but my 70 has the best look of all in my opinion. You just do not see a truck as clean as yours were everything looks just right. Spot paint the fire wall and call it good!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

fatboys69 · 04-18-2007, 12:57 PM

May do that, had a spot of rust come up in the pass door so I went ahead and bought a new door and all internals and channel fuzzies for each side. ( I always say, if your gonna do it, do it right ).Thought I would blow it apart, hang the new doors and repaint. Got sme new POL motor mounts, and some other new stuff for it. Really contemplating putting in a Big Block ( just for looks, nothing radical ). Just want it to look SMOOTH !!

**67 cst swb** · 04-20-2007, 02:03 AM

I'm a huge 67-68 front end fan, BUT, I vote leave that front end on it... not only is that the best looking 69-70 truck I've ever seen,... I would safely say that your truck is one of the top 5 trucks (any year 67-72) that I've ever seen...
But, It really is about that YOU would like to see when you look in your garage,... So, that's only my little vote...

Very nice... I love your truck, stance, color, cleanliness.... perfect as is...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-20-2007, 02:54 AM

big blocks are overrated..........

**STP67-72** · 04-20-2007, 08:07 AM

I would leave it along. To nice of truck to swap out front clip. I would put a GM grille (if it needs one) and the inserts you are talking about. I just went through this same problem a while back. I just built a 69 and started on a 70. I might put a 71-72 grille on 70 with billet insert????. NICE TRUCK. DRIVE IT....

fatboys69 · 04-20-2007, 11:54 AM

The outer sheel is about 3 years old and I got it from LMC ( I like it because it has no markings in the center bar ) kinda cleans it up a bit in my opinion.
But I like it without any emblems ( just my preference, they look really good all decked out with trim also !! )

charlie diaz · 04-20-2007, 12:22 PM

I agree with most of the other guys on here. I have a 69 as well and I wish mine looked half as good as yours. The 67-68 front clip is going to be way overdone (not that they don't look bad-ass), and in a few years our kick ass grills will be a rarety!! 5-10 years from now, everybody will be wanting a front clip like ours!!

So, IMHO, keep it as is. You should be thoroughly pleased with such a beautiful truck.

fatboys69 · 05-09-2007, 10:11 AM

Took Rokcrln's advice and painted the firewall, gonna call it done ( for now anyways !!) Gonna stay with the 69 front clip, I'll repaint the truck at a later date. Still gonna get the 18 & 20 Coy's ( Before summer is over !! ). Let me know what you think, go easy as I don't have much experience in paint & bodywork and this was done in my shed/carport that I am currently turning into my garage ( block walls, gravel floor and block walls, oh yeah a rotten and falling roof !).

**Shock_Me** · 05-09-2007, 10:43 AM

Looks great Fatboys69!
What steps did you follow to accomplish this? I'd like to do the same "clean-up job" to my C-10.

Pete

fatboys69 · 05-09-2007, 11:11 AM

removed the factory A/C setup and replaced it a "Street Rod" (small interior unit). It opened it up ALOT, inside the cab as well as under the hood. I now have a shallow glove box ( but they are useless anyway LOL ! ). Just routed the hose in between the outer and inner fender. I'll take some more detailed pic's if you want to see. Just let me know.

Texas1971 · 05-09-2007, 03:43 PM

Great Job! Are those 60s or 70s BFGs?

Orange · 05-09-2007, 04:08 PM

The firewall looks excellent. I envy you.

I can't wait until I can afford (the time and money) to pull my stuff of, fill up the holes and get mine cleaned up.

Great job man.

DLB

fatboys69 · 05-09-2007, 09:51 PM

Texas1971
those are 255/70/15's up front and 285/70/15's out back.
From all I can find out BFG doesn't offer the 285 anymore.

04-17-2007, 12:44 AM	#51
tavenner13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 559	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's DUDE!! our trucks are brothers! the pics, the stance, the fat rubber w/ 5-spokes. check this out... i have exact same exhaust, too (2.5 to flowmaster 40's, dumped the same way) BTW... i agree with everyone else and say stick with the '69 grille

04-17-2007, 12:27 PM	#52
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's That's COOL !!!! Still can't decide whether or not to put the 68 clip on or leave it as is and update to the billet grill insert .Gonna do some photoshopping and see what I come up with. NIce truck man !!!!

04-17-2007, 01:00 PM	#53
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's Me Like

04-17-2007, 07:10 PM	#55
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's Fatboys69... What backspacing is on your 15 x 8 TT2's? I'm thinking of running the same tire sizes you are running (255/70's & 285/70's)... I've got 15 x 8's (halibrand style gassers) with just abit less than 4" bs... I'm hoping my set up looks as good as your does... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 04-17-2007 at 07:21 PM.

04-17-2007, 08:51 PM	#56
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's They are 3-3/4 " Backspace, sounds like yours have the same B/S as mine do. Do you already have your 285's ? Reason I ask from all that I can find out BF Goodrich has discontiued that size. I have searched several tire web sites ( and my brother-in law even runs a tire and wheel store ) and we haven't been able to find any yet. Hopefully you already have them, if not good luck. If I can locate some I will post the info on the board so people can get them.

04-18-2007, 01:27 AM	#58
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's Yeah, I couldn't find BFG's anywhere either... I did find 285/70-15 in Yokohama Geolanders and Bridgestone Avids... now I just need to see the tread patterns in person... The rim's I got are way cool.... here's a link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15X4-...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

04-18-2007, 02:07 AM	#60
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's truck looks great dude, i agree on keeping the grill and just goin with the billit insert, i just looked at the mag cover and i think it looks nice and would look great on your truck __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

04-18-2007, 02:50 AM	#61
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's thinking of making a racey looking aluminum back plate... so you see the hole in middle of rim... then instead of end of axle or dust cap... you see a raw aluminum, slightly rounded piece behind there.... but, not sure... probably run the caps it came with at first. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

04-18-2007, 07:52 AM	#62
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's American Racing offers a "short" factory cap for the TT2's. I have seen them on the Newstalia Wheel website for $100.00 for a set. Been thinking about changing to them.

04-18-2007, 08:06 AM	#63
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's Very nice truck! Personaly I would leave the front end just as it is. The 67-68 swap is getting to be everywere and the 71072 is very common as well. Your 69-70 has just the right look, clean, classy and not on every street corner I have a 68,70,and 71 and parts to make them all 67-68 or 71-72's but my 70 has the best look of all in my opinion. You just do not see a truck as clean as yours were everything looks just right. Spot paint the fire wall and call it good! Kevin LFD Inc.

04-18-2007, 12:57 PM	#64
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's May do that, had a spot of rust come up in the pass door so I went ahead and bought a new door and all internals and channel fuzzies for each side. ( I always say, if your gonna do it, do it right ).Thought I would blow it apart, hang the new doors and repaint. Got sme new POL motor mounts, and some other new stuff for it. Really contemplating putting in a Big Block ( just for looks, nothing radical ). Just want it to look SMOOTH !!

04-20-2007, 02:03 AM	#65
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's I'm a huge 67-68 front end fan, BUT, I vote leave that front end on it... not only is that the best looking 69-70 truck I've ever seen,... I would safely say that your truck is one of the top 5 trucks (any year 67-72) that I've ever seen... But, It really is about that YOU would like to see when you look in your garage,... So, that's only my little vote... Very nice... I love your truck, stance, color, cleanliness.... perfect as is... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 04-20-2007 at 02:06 AM.

04-20-2007, 02:54 AM	#66
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's big blocks are overrated.......... __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

04-20-2007, 08:07 AM	#67
STP67-72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA Posts: 1,666	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's I would leave it along. To nice of truck to swap out front clip. I would put a GM grille (if it needs one) and the inserts you are talking about. I just went through this same problem a while back. I just built a 69 and started on a 70. I might put a 71-72 grille on 70 with billet insert????. NICE TRUCK. DRIVE IT.... __________________ 55 Chevy original swb (big back window) 61 Chevy bubble top (427-5 speed) 67 Chevy stepside (Krusty) 68 Chevy swb fleet (Lola) 68 Chevy swb fleet 71 Chevy swb fleet ( future PB project) 97 crew cab power stroke 07 SS Trail blazer

04-20-2007, 11:54 AM	#68
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's The outer sheel is about 3 years old and I got it from LMC ( I like it because it has no markings in the center bar ) kinda cleans it up a bit in my opinion. But I like it without any emblems ( just my preference, they look really good all decked out with trim also !! )



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04-20-2007, 12:22 PM	#69
charlie diaz Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 138	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's I agree with most of the other guys on here. I have a 69 as well and I wish mine looked half as good as yours. The 67-68 front clip is going to be way overdone (not that they don't look bad-ass), and in a few years our kick ass grills will be a rarety!! 5-10 years from now, everybody will be wanting a front clip like ours!! So, IMHO, keep it as is. You should be thoroughly pleased with such a beautiful truck.

05-09-2007, 10:11 AM	#70
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's Took Rokcrln's advice and painted the firewall, gonna call it done ( for now anyways !!) Gonna stay with the 69 front clip, I'll repaint the truck at a later date. Still gonna get the 18 & 20 Coy's ( Before summer is over !! ). Let me know what you think, go easy as I don't have much experience in paint & bodywork and this was done in my shed/carport that I am currently turning into my garage ( block walls, gravel floor and block walls, oh yeah a rotten and falling roof !). Attached Images

05-09-2007, 10:43 AM	#71
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 587	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's Looks great Fatboys69! What steps did you follow to accomplish this? I'd like to do the same "clean-up job" to my C-10. Pete

05-09-2007, 11:11 AM	#72
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's removed the factory A/C setup and replaced it a "Street Rod" (small interior unit). It opened it up ALOT, inside the cab as well as under the hood. I now have a shallow glove box ( but they are useless anyway LOL ! ). Just routed the hose in between the outer and inner fender. I'll take some more detailed pic's if you want to see. Just let me know.

05-09-2007, 03:43 PM	#73
Texas1971 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 90	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's Great Job! Are those 60s or 70s BFGs?

05-09-2007, 04:08 PM	#74
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's The firewall looks excellent. I envy you. I can't wait until I can afford (the time and money) to pull my stuff of, fill up the holes and get mine cleaned up. Great job man. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

05-09-2007, 09:51 PM	#75
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: Finally Posting some Pic's Texas1971 those are 255/70/15's up front and 285/70/15's out back. From all I can find out BFG doesn't offer the 285 anymore.

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