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VA72C10 · 10-12-2009, 12:25 AM

Here's a picture to help explain it...note the rear is forward in the C-notch...the C-notch center is approx. the center of the wheel well.

Here you can see how far forward it is....the U-bolt is hitting the notch.

*Puropedo* · 10-12-2009, 03:40 AM

In my opinion Gumby needs her original Zapatos. She is such an original looking jewl that she is just begging for that...And her black plates

watahyahknow · 10-12-2009, 11:17 AM

im starting to wonder if raising the front mounting of the truckbars will bring the wheels back a little more it should bring the angle of the bars to the way they where originally when it was at stock riding height either that or move the axle forwarth on those same bars

SCOTI · 10-12-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

The effect of control arms at drop. The axle moves forward as the vehicle drops. Kinda hard to explain, but it's due to the kink in the trailing arms. If they were straight the wheels would move back at drop. The kink is just a happy medium I suppose.

It would not matter if they were straight or 'kinked'. Beyond level (either up or down), the wheelbase dimension will change as the truck arm swings throughout it's available rotational distance. This is why you should center the c-section over the axle tube w/the vehicle (frame) @ it's lowest point & why the wheels are forward of the opening C/L @ extreme drops.

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

im starting to wonder if raising the front mounting of the truckbars will bring the wheels back a little more it should bring the angle of the bars to the way they where originally when it was at stock riding height either that or move the axle forwarth on those same bars

Option 1) move the front mounting points up; 2) move the axle C/L back (longer arms, space the mounts, or move the c.member); or 3) move the bed forward. I like combining options 1 & 2.

72BlckButy · 10-12-2009, 12:19 PM

Okay Rene... you've held us in suspense longe enough.

And thanks for the explanation guy's, I guess I never really realized the change in the rear wheel setup on a bagged vehicle because they usually run a larger dia. wheel/tire.

texanidiot25 · 10-12-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

It would not matter if they were straight or 'kinked'. Beyond level (either up or down), the wheelbase dimension will change as the truck arm swings throughout it's available rotational distance. This is why you should center the c-section over the axle tube w/the vehicle (frame) @ it's lowest point & why the wheels are forward of the opening C/L @ extreme drops.

When the trailing arm is level, the kinked design (as we have) pulls it up and forwards. When the trailing arm is level and straight, it would be further back and not as low. Different radius between the two, at effectively different positions.

SCOTI · 10-12-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

When the trailing arm is level, the kinked design (as we have) pulls it up and forwards. When the trailing arm is level and straight, it would be further back and not as low. Different radius between the two, at effectively different positions.

We both understand the concept (it's splitting of hairs).

Different radius between the two; effectively different positions. Same result w/a different dimension. Swing a 'straight' arm around enough up or down from parallel & the wheel base will 'shrink' just like the OE 'kinked' arm does.

You're correct.

themeskin · 10-12-2009, 06:51 PM

what size of white wall are u useing what brand thanks

sson20s · 10-12-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Gumby's New sapatos

awesome job Kev,

congrats Rene

hey are those your blazer wheels? putting a new set on the blazer?

**KevsClassics** · 10-12-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sson20s

awesome job Kev,

congrats Rene

hey are those your blazer wheels? putting a new set on the blazer?

Photoshop. Thanks to Longhair.

I'm keeping my wheels. Have not gotten tired of them "Yet"

Had the photoshop done to prove that Gumby looks best in his stock shoes.
Any ways how do you think he got layed.

sson20s · 10-12-2009, 10:46 PM

cool

i just sold my camaro, i might just look for that 63ss conv

**KevsClassics** · 10-18-2009, 01:56 AM

**KevsClassics** · 10-23-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Gumby on 22's?

SCOTI · 10-23-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Gumby on 22's?

Not those 22's.

big_al_71 · 10-23-2009, 10:19 AM

I am not crazy about the color but one thing I do like is the way it is so simple that is is just bad ass ....I WOULd NOT change the wheels at all regardless of what wheels you photoshop the stockers are 100% beeter match to that stock looking truck....

98L150 · 10-23-2009, 12:39 PM

this truck is very cool. love it with the stock wheels

DZL1 · 10-24-2009, 09:12 AM

Can someone Photoshop Gumby with some Corvette rallies and fat whitewalls? I wonder how that would look?

Otherwise I agree that Gumby looks best with something more era appropriate. IMO.

DZL1.

**KevsClassics** · 11-11-2009, 12:06 AM

Gumby will be at the Good-Guys in Pleasanton Ca. This weekend.

72BlckButy · 11-11-2009, 12:09 AM

Be sure to post some pics of Gumby and Pokey's first layed out GG's.

watahyahknow · 11-11-2009, 05:56 AM

the classic wheels and whitewalls ..... niiiiice

Spray-Bomb · 11-11-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by packrat42

no way man, put the old shoes back on. Imo but i love it.

x2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chlsnk · 12-30-2009, 09:20 PM

Do you have any pictures of gumby at the goodguys show?

**KevsClassics** · 12-30-2009, 09:48 PM

Here's what I have.

schmitty · 01-01-2010, 07:45 PM

very nice! how much did you spend for the bag set up? and you using just one compressor?

weircc · 01-01-2010, 10:31 PM

keep stock wheels but go with some fatty tires out back

10-12-2009, 12:25 AM	#101
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. Here's a picture to help explain it...note the rear is forward in the C-notch...the C-notch center is approx. the center of the wheel well. Here you can see how far forward it is....the U-bolt is hitting the notch. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-12-2009, 03:40 AM	#102
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. In my opinion Gumby needs her original Zapatos. She is such an original looking jewl that she is just begging for that...And her black plates

10-12-2009, 11:17 AM	#103
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. im starting to wonder if raising the front mounting of the truckbars will bring the wheels back a little more it should bring the angle of the bars to the way they where originally when it was at stock riding height either that or move the axle forwarth on those same bars __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 10-12-2009 at 11:17 AM.

10-12-2009, 12:19 PM	#105
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. Okay Rene... you've held us in suspense longe enough. And thanks for the explanation guy's, I guess I never really realized the change in the rear wheel setup on a bagged vehicle because they usually run a larger dia. wheel/tire. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-12-2009, 06:51 PM	#108
themeskin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: el paso tx Posts: 125	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. what size of white wall are u useing what brand thanks

10-12-2009, 10:46 PM	#111
sson20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: el mirage,arizona Posts: 284	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. cool i just sold my camaro, i might just look for that 63ss conv __________________ 2 many ,want to finish 1

10-18-2009, 01:56 AM	#112
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY Last edited by KevsClassics; 10-18-2009 at 01:59 AM.

10-23-2009, 10:19 AM	#115
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. I am not crazy about the color but one thing I do like is the way it is so simple that is is just bad ass ....I WOULd NOT change the wheels at all regardless of what wheels you photoshop the stockers are 100% beeter match to that stock looking truck.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-23-2009, 12:39 PM	#116
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. this truck is very cool. love it with the stock wheels __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

10-24-2009, 09:12 AM	#117
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. Can someone Photoshop Gumby with some Corvette rallies and fat whitewalls? I wonder how that would look? Otherwise I agree that Gumby looks best with something more era appropriate. IMO. DZL1.

11-11-2009, 12:06 AM	#118
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. Gumby will be at the Good-Guys in Pleasanton Ca. This weekend. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

11-11-2009, 12:09 AM	#119
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. Be sure to post some pics of Gumby and Pokey's first layed out GG's. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-11-2009, 05:56 AM	#120
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. the classic wheels and whitewalls ..... niiiiice __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-30-2009, 09:20 PM	#122
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. Do you have any pictures of gumby at the goodguys show? __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

12-30-2009, 09:48 PM	#123
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. Here's what I have. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY



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01-01-2010, 07:45 PM	#124
schmitty Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nebraska Posts: 16	Re: Gumby's gettin layed. very nice! how much did you spend for the bag set up? and you using just one compressor? __________________ 70 c10 97 c/k1500

01-01-2010, 10:31 PM	#125
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