my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ?

[shawno72]

Obviously spoken by someone who can't appreciate a work in progress!! And just to bring you up to speed my SoCal brother faded paint is in!!!!!!!




And now it does have bumper

[vectorit]

Lowered, schmowered... I say go 4x4!

On, and off road capable, and they are great for checking out legs of women in cars

That's just me, I dig being up higher than everyone in my truck. Since I can see over the car ahead of me, and I can be more aware of the traffic I am surrounded in. Maybe it's the biker in me, always needing to be aware of my surroundings.

Do what your heart says to do.
Don't do what others want.
Be proud of what you have.
These trucks look awesome no matter how they are set up!

[CG]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

... Thats a great looking truck that would look even better with a properly installed lowering kit. It will improve the looks, handling, ride and value.

I very seldom disagree with N2, but improving looks and adding value is going to be a personal preference thing not a for sure thing.

You know your kid better than any of us, so you have to decide which way to go. If you are giving him the truck, it will be his to do as he wishes. I had a truck given to me (51 Chev) when I was around 19. You can have it but you cant do this or that ... Hated that truck, never really seemed to be mine so I got rid of it.

[50bomb]

I like stock or lowered. Its all good. Whatever you guys want still a killer truck. Just dont sell it ever!

[powerdriver 1958]

Let's steer this thread back on topic .

[88fordf150]

Originally Posted by 19673ontree

well guys my 67 has been a great truck for me now for several years but now my son is 18 and (GULP) I have been letting him drive my 67 , but he dont like it stock height he wants it lowered ? now I have been at this hobby for well over 25 years and I KNOW once I lower it the waterfall effect will hit and next thing ya know I will be doing other stuff ? sheww I dont know ?
do you guy's have any pics handy of a 67 68 lowered with stock wheels ? ohh yea he wants me to put new wheels on it too ,,,,,,,,,,,SHEWWWWW !

Bet he wants rid of that spare tire too.

[71 super]

As much as I love your truck... the 67-68 body style looks better lowered. I lowered my 68 but left stock hub caps on it and feel it looks good and rides just as good as it did before I lowered it. I did change the rear springs once after lowered because the 4" drops were very stiff and did not ride as well as the 5" springs I purchased from Mcguaneys (sp?). It is my favorite truck to drive, but understand the snowball effect as I am replacing the stock and well worn 327 and th400 with a brodix headed 383 and a new th400 with 2800 coan stall. I was really hesitant about this part but heck it is a truck and it going to make it even more fun to drive. Have fun with your kid and your truck that is what it is all about anyway.

[elf w/capital T]

Don't lower it if its what HE wants, its not HIS truck. simple. :-)

[Boog]

Is anyone keeping count here?
1 let him mod it
2 leave it alone
3 buy him one of his own

Obviously each one of us feel strongly one way or the other about this fine truck. We each feel strongly as to what would benefit the boy the most also. My dad and I built my first car together. We started when I was 14 and had it ready for when I turned 16. We never did much together before and dad saw it as an opportunity to spend some good time together teaching me while filling a void in his life as he always wanted to build himself a car but never had the time or money once the family started. It was a good bonding time for us. I couldn't wait for him to get home each night so we could work on the car some more. I knew every inch of the car and could do anything to it when completed. It was a great experience and I was very proud of it and took good care of it too. He was pretty proud of it too. He said he would give me the car but I'd have to buy the insurance, gas and if I tore it up I'd have to pay for repairs.
I feel like children appreciate things more when they have to earn them.
I think helping him find and buy one of his own is a good choice and keep yours to enjoy all the while giving him a goal to aim for. A reference point and measuring stick.
Good memories can be made at this time. Good luck.

[davepl]

Originally Posted by C/10 King

The purpose? ...is to have the best of both worlds! (their called airbags) But in closing, I say the the kid needs his own truck.

Your C10 is absolutely -gorgeous-. It's completely subjective, but the first picture (normal ride height) makes me think "What a beautiful truck, I wish that were mine!". The second picture (slammed) makes me think "Watch your wallet if someone bumps into you, there are some dangerous teenagers around here somewhere!".

If you retain the stock parts somewhere and don't cut/notch, then airbags are the best indeed, since you select on the fly. As for me, here's a list of the Top 25 things I will not be doing to my truck:

1) Lowering it
2) Putting dubs on it
3) Putting 20" subs in it
4) Painting flames on it
5) Pin striping porn tats on it
6) Jacking the back end up with shackles
7) Putting 10" tires on it
8) Hanging dice from the mirror
9) Displaying it with stuffed animals under the hood
10) Displaying it with a little model of itself on the air cleaner
11) Blasting 50s music at a 70s car show
12) Telling people that I once taped a $100 bill to the dash but it had so much power that no one could grab it
13) Telling people that I found a '70 Super Cheyenne 402 for $500 because a clueless old lady advertised it as a "70 Chevy" after her son died in the latest war
14) Drive it with a raccoon tail tied to the antenna
15) Put dual antennas sticking out the back of it
16) Add fake patina or call rust and wear "patina"
17) Pass off crappy workmanship as "rat rodding it"
18) Use a beer can as a coolant overflow
19) Clamp my tach to the column with a giant hose clamp
20) Hang 3 OReilys gauges under the dash in a 10-cent chrome bezel
21) Mud flaps with the profile of a naked chick or Yosemite Sam on them
22) Plastic tinted bug deflector on the front (though my truck came with one)
23) Tissue box or baseball hat in the back window
24) Airbrush a half-naked Viking lady on the underside of the hood
25) Install an 8-inch exhaust tip with a glass pack muffler

Some might say I'm not having any fun. But like all fads, lowering too shall pass, and I won't be stuck with a truck that looks "so totally 2000s". Until then my truck will have a "dorky stock ride height", but the beauty of stock is that all you have to do is wait, and soon enough it will be cool again :-)

Cheers!
Dave

[CC69Rat]

Well .. I dunno ??

[leddzepp]

People have been lowering vehicles for decades, it isn't going away anytime soon

[67ChevyRedneck]

This isn't his only toy, if I was his son, I'd be after this:

[CC69Rat]

Props to my boy Al for borrowing his Billet Specialties. Just wait till the son sees that pic.

Al's picture was a little further away thats why the wheels look a little pixelated.. but, it would definitely change the looks and most of all the attitude of the truck. You could do this and buy your son a truck to build! Problem solved.
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[outlawz916]

make him buy his own truck if he wants to drive a truck that looks like he wants it to look. Im 18 and i've bought a 89 f150, 67 mustang, and a 68 c10. im glad i bought all my vehicles with money that i earned. not one cent was given to me. i sold the f150 and the mustang and im keeping the c10. it just took me a while to find the right vehicle

[oldblue1968chevy]

HECK NO. Im 19 and wouldnt lower it lol it looks too perfect stock.

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by 19673ontree

well guys my 67 has been a great truck for me now for several years but now my son is 18 and (GULP) I have been letting him drive my 67 , but he dont like it stock height he wants it lowered ? now I have been at this hobby for well over 25 years and I KNOW once I lower it the waterfall effect will hit and next thing ya know I will be doing other stuff ? sheww I dont know ?
do you guy's have any pics handy of a 67 68 lowered with stock wheels ? ohh yea he wants me to put new wheels on it too ,,,,,,,,,,,SHEWWWWW !

O.O what??? your truck was my inspiration!.... its still your truck and you want YOUR truck stock! tell him no until its his lol... there are plenty of other trucks to be slammed and blinged... i can see it now.... height.... rims....cut the dash for the radio.... cut the doors for the speakers...... shaved doors and tailgate..... it goes on......

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

This isn't his only toy, if I was his son, I'd be after this:

then he would want this one lowered with new rims!

[CC69Rat]

Your black truck would look great with the drop and wheels as I posted above. ... but I still say leave this one as is and help him start a 71-72 of his own.

Lifted or bagged, shaved and billet.. its your truck. Do as you wish. If you dont like mine, just dont look at it. Just my thoughts.

The fact is these trucks are gaining popularity for both modified and stock trim. Like that blue patina'd up 68 that sold for 16,555 a few days ago. Either way they're worth a lot of money. There's a butt for every seat.
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[Sport/Truck]

Originally Posted by davepl

Your C10 is absolutely -gorgeous-. It's completely subjective, but the first picture (normal ride height) makes me think "What a beautiful truck, I wish that were mine!". The second picture (slammed) makes me think "Watch your wallet if someone bumps into you, there are some dangerous teenagers around here somewhere!".

If you retain the stock parts somewhere and don't cut/notch, then airbags are the best indeed, since you select on the fly. As for me, here's a list of the Top 25 things I will not be doing to my truck:

1) Lowering it
2) Putting dubs on it
3) Putting 20" subs in it
4) Painting flames on it
5) Pin striping porn tats on it
6) Jacking the back end up with shackles
7) Putting 10" tires on it
8) Hanging dice from the mirror
9) Displaying it with stuffed animals under the hood
10) Displaying it with a little model of itself on the air cleaner
11) Blasting 50s music at a 70s car show
12) Telling people that I once taped a $100 bill to the dash but it had so much power that no one could grab it
13) Telling people that I found a '70 Super Cheyenne 402 for $500 because a clueless old lady advertised it as a "70 Chevy" after her son died in the latest war
14) Drive it with a raccoon tail tied to the antenna
15) Put dual antennas sticking out the back of it
16) Add fake patina or call rust and wear "patina"
17) Pass off crappy workmanship as "rat rodding it"
18) Use a beer can as a coolant overflow
19) Clamp my tach to the column with a giant hose clamp
20) Hang 3 OReilys gauges under the dash in a 10-cent chrome bezel
21) Mud flaps with the profile of a naked chick or Yosemite Sam on them
22) Plastic tinted bug deflector on the front (though my truck came with one)
23) Tissue box or baseball hat in the back window
24) Airbrush a half-naked Viking lady on the underside of the hood
25) Install an 8-inch exhaust tip with a glass pack muffler

Some might say I'm not having any fun. But like all fads, lowering too shall pass, and I won't be stuck with a truck that looks "so totally 2000s". Until then my truck will have a "dorky stock ride height", but the beauty of stock is that all you have to do is wait, and soon enough it will be cool again :-)

Cheers!
Dave

Thanks for some great ideas, glad you haven't completely ruled out subwoofers.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by davepl

... As for me, here's a list of the Top 25 things I will not be doing to my truck:

1) Lowering it
2) Putting dubs on it
3) Putting 20" subs in it
4) Painting flames on it
5) Pin striping porn tats on it
6) Jacking the back end up with shackles
7) Putting 10" tires on it
8) Hanging dice from the mirror
9) Displaying it with stuffed animals under the hood
10) Displaying it with a little model of itself on the air cleaner
11) Blasting 50s music at a 70s car show
12) Telling people that I once taped a $100 bill to the dash but it had so much power that no one could grab it
13) Telling people that I found a '70 Super Cheyenne 402 for $500 because a clueless old lady advertised it as a "70 Chevy" after her son died in the latest war
14) Drive it with a raccoon tail tied to the antenna
15) Put dual antennas sticking out the back of it
16) Add fake patina or call rust and wear "patina"
17) Pass off crappy workmanship as "rat rodding it"
18) Use a beer can as a coolant overflow
19) Clamp my tach to the column with a giant hose clamp
20) Hang 3 OReilys gauges under the dash in a 10-cent chrome bezel
21) Mud flaps with the profile of a naked chick or Yosemite Sam on them
22) Plastic tinted bug deflector on the front (though my truck came with one)
23) Tissue box or baseball hat in the back window
24) Airbrush a half-naked Viking lady on the underside of the hood
25) Install an 8-inch exhaust tip with a glass pack muffler

Some might say I'm not having any fun. But like all fads, lowering too shall pass, and I won't be stuck with a truck that looks "so totally 2000s". Until then my truck will have a "dorky stock ride height", but the beauty of stock is that all you have to do is wait, and soon enough it will be cool again :-)

Cheers!
Dave

THANK YOU, David! I needed that! Of course it took me a while to stop laughing to the point where I could type this!

[19673ontree]

Guy's , THANK YOU ! thanks for all the opinions all the photo shop work , thanks for all the post's , I have deceided I cant do anything UNSTOCK to the truck I JUST CANT ! I am gonna hunt him a project he wants a 67 to 72 shortbed so thats what im gonna do and yes I will have to pay for it and yes I will have to buy all the part's LOL but me and him will work on it !
oh and by the way I MODDED the camaro it now has old school torque thrust wheels and a 4spd and and and and ,,,,, but anyway I am gonna try to hang around here more , and I appreciate all the opinions but this truck is to solid and original I cant change it , I may work on it but it will be in the interest of keeping it in good condition not making it a hot rod ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
and OHHH YEA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE AIN'T GETTING MY CAMARO !

[Boog]

That's a good plan.

[riversidebigblockC20]

Hi Dave,

You could not have said it any better.
I m glad that I m not the only originality freak.

Thx
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[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by 19673ontree

guy's , thank you ! Thanks for all the opinions all the photo shop work , thanks for all the post's , i have deceided i cant do anything unstock to the truck i just cant ! I am gonna hunt him a project he wants a 67 to 72 shortbed so thats what im gonna do and yes i will have to pay for it and yes i will have to buy all the part's lol but me and him will work on it !
Oh and by the way i modded the camaro it now has old school torque thrust wheels and a 4spd and and and and ,,,,, but anyway i am gonna try to hang around here more , and i appreciate all the opinions but this truck is to solid and original i cant change it , i may work on it but it will be in the interest of keeping it in good condition not making it a hot rod ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
and ohhh yea !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He ain't getting my camaro !

thank you!!!!!