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**special-K** · 03-09-2022, 01:19 PM

I like the silver since it belongs. Most subtle look. I really liked it on the '92. I kind of wished I did these wheels silver but like the white enough. Both trucks with white wheels is practical. I think I'll put together another set to do silver.

Just call me Sean · 03-09-2022, 02:49 PM

Silver is cool, but white makes them pop just a little bit more.

SCOTI · 03-09-2022, 04:16 PM

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Silver is cool, but white makes them pop just a little bit more.

I considered both but I painted the wheels (car rally's) on my X-wifes S10 Blazer white to match the truck. They looked good but the fronts were dirty all the time + the heat/dust from the brakes changed the tone to bone color vs. fleet white.

When I use GM Rally wheels (truck or car), I paint them the dull aluminum color. My '99 has grey interior so I was leaning toward that & seeing Tim's truck reaffirms.
Lighter vs the black & see if I like them that way for a while.

**special-K** · 03-09-2022, 08:29 PM

I think they'll look mellow. No trim rings and caps is kind of Euro with silver, too

Gotenntitans · 03-10-2022, 10:33 AM

Bonnie & Clyde ambush site in Gibsland, Louisiana. Always wanted to go there.

**special-K** · 03-11-2022, 08:08 AM

You sure have a nice one!

Gotenntitans · 03-11-2022, 10:18 AM

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You sure have a nice one!

That's what SHE said.

Tx Firefighter · 03-11-2022, 12:57 PM

I went with my usual silver on my current truck. Starting with the last 30 years or so that's been my main choice on all my trucks. I may change in the future but it doesn't seem likely.

OutlawDrifter · 03-11-2022, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I went with my usual silver on my current truck. Starting with the last 30 years or so that's been my main choice on all my trucks. I may change in the future but it doesn't seem likely.

Where did the shortbed go? I could have swore a page back or so, you had a brown/tan/gold shortbed! Maybe I'm just losing it!

Tx Firefighter · 03-11-2022, 05:16 PM

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Where did the shortbed go? I could have swore a page back or so, you had a brown/tan/gold shortbed! Maybe I'm just losing it!

You're not losing it bud. I sold the short bed.

This truck I bought from my neighbor. He bought it new 25 years ago and it is very low mileage original. I wanted this truck more than the shortbed.

A lot of my pictures on this board got nuked recently when I got a divorce from SmugMug who used to host my pictures and take money from me.

**Boog** · 03-11-2022, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I went with my usual silver on my current truck. Starting with the last 30 years or so that's been my main choice on all my trucks. I may change in the future but it doesn't seem likely.

Nice looking truck Kevin. What are the tire size, drop and truck specs?

Tx Firefighter · 03-12-2022, 09:27 AM

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Nice looking truck Kevin. What are the tire size, drop and truck specs?

Front 2 inch drop coil with Belltech shocks. 255/60-15 on 8 inch rally wheel.

Rear 4 inch Belltech drop leaf springs. Belltech shocks. 275/60-15 on 8 inch rally wheel.

I chose coils in the front over spindles so I didn't have wheel interference issues and the need to trim the lower arms. In the back I chose the drop leaf springs because they are way easier to install than drop hangers and shackles and also it addresses the inevitable lean or unlevel sag that these trucks get in the back as they get older.

Tx Firefighter · 03-12-2022, 03:41 PM

My experience with lowered leaf springs have all been Belltech.

I have run two sets of them on GMT400 trucks, including this one. And I ran a set on a Ford Ranger I built a couple of years ago. They flat work and they fix any bit of out-of-level the trucks have. People underestimate how much leaf springs sag over time and then say "Chevy lean, they all do that". Not with good leaf springs they don't. And it beats all to hell having to remove the riveted on hangers for a typical 4 inch rear drop.

Tx Firefighter · 03-12-2022, 03:44 PM

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b454rat · 03-12-2022, 06:20 PM

My two pieces…..

MadRatt · 03-16-2022, 07:50 PM

My 1989 C3500 Ramp Truck with a 454 and turbo 400 doing what it does. Pics are from Daytona Turkey Rod Run.

**special-K** · 03-16-2022, 08:13 PM

Very nice hauler. Is that a Hodges body?

**GSFMECH** · 03-18-2022, 11:56 PM

My 98, I bought this truck when it was 2 years old. It's like part of the family.

OutlawDrifter · 03-19-2022, 07:57 AM

Very sharp!

**special-K** · 03-19-2022, 08:49 AM

Really nice! Goes to show how a well designed vehicle stands out. A little extra rubber to set it off as being special to the owner and kept up is all they need. They look good all by themselves

**Boog** · 03-19-2022, 07:33 PM

An update to my ‘91. I have had these Outlaw wheels for 20 years and this is the 3rd truck they’ve been on.

OutlawDrifter · 03-19-2022, 08:02 PM

Looks good!

Tx Firefighter · 03-19-2022, 08:38 PM

I got a new factory GM 88-93 grille and lights for my truck. Then I finally found some 88-89 sealed beam assemblies in the junkyard. So I converted my 97 model work truck front end to an 88-89 Silverado quad sealed beam front end. The GM grille is so much nicer than aftermarket. i had to save my money a long time to get all the new factory parts. One area I cut corners on was buying a billet grille emblem rather than a new OEM one. GM gets eye watering money for new original grille emblems.

**special-K** · 03-19-2022, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I got a new factory GM 88-93 grille and lights for my truck. Then I finally found some 88-89 sealed beam assemblies in the junkyard. So I converted my 97 model work truck front end to an 88-89 Silverado quad sealed beam front end. The GM grille is so much nicer than aftermarket. i had to save my money a long time to get all the new factory parts.

I always wanted to swap the headlights in my '92 with glass 88-89 lights. A nice improvement.

Tx Firefighter · 03-19-2022, 09:01 PM

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Looks great with the W/T smoothie bumper Kevin!

Thanks bud.

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I always wanted to swap the headlights in my '92 with glass 88-89 lights. A nice improvement.

I think I gave like 35 dollars for the headlight assemblies from PicknPull. Then I wound up buying four new sealed beam bulbs from Rockauto. Some bead blast time and new hardware and paint and it wound up being nearly 100 bucks for them. But they're worth it in my eyes.

The turn signal lights below them are different too. They have black trim around them rather than silver like the 90-93 uses. And they mount on special 88-89 only brackets which go between the grille shell and the light housings to space them out further.

03-09-2022, 01:19 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II I like the silver since it belongs. Most subtle look. I really liked it on the '92. I kind of wished I did these wheels silver but like the white enough. Both trucks with white wheels is practical. I think I'll put together another set to do silver. __________________ "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 ~

03-09-2022, 08:29 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II I think they'll look mellow. No trim rings and caps is kind of Euro with silver, too Attached Images __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-09-2022 at 09:10 PM.

03-10-2022, 10:33 AM	#5
Gotenntitans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Camden, Arkansas Posts: 984	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Bonnie & Clyde ambush site in Gibsland, Louisiana. Always wanted to go there. __________________ GoTennTitans 1987 GMC Sierra 1990 GMC Sierra (stolen) 2003 Chevy Silverado

03-11-2022, 08:08 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II You sure have a nice one! __________________ "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 ~

03-11-2022, 12:57 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II I went with my usual silver on my current truck. Starting with the last 30 years or so that's been my main choice on all my trucks. I may change in the future but it doesn't seem likely. Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-12-2022, 03:41 PM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II My experience with lowered leaf springs have all been Belltech. I have run two sets of them on GMT400 trucks, including this one. And I ran a set on a Ford Ranger I built a couple of years ago. They flat work and they fix any bit of out-of-level the trucks have. People underestimate how much leaf springs sag over time and then say "Chevy lean, they all do that". Not with good leaf springs they don't. And it beats all to hell having to remove the riveted on hangers for a typical 4 inch rear drop. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-12-2022, 03:44 PM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-12-2022, 06:20 PM	#15
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,465	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II My two pieces….. Attached Images __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

03-16-2022, 07:50 PM	#16
MadRatt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Posts: 155	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II My 1989 C3500 Ramp Truck with a 454 and turbo 400 doing what it does. Pics are from Daytona Turkey Rod Run. Attached Images __________________ If you ain't living life on the Edge.... Your taking up entirely to much space!!!! My 64 Stepper Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586792

03-16-2022, 08:13 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Very nice hauler. Is that a Hodges body? __________________ "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 ~

03-18-2022, 11:56 PM	#18
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II My 98, I bought this truck when it was 2 years old. It's like part of the family. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

03-19-2022, 07:57 AM	#19
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,783	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Very sharp! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

03-19-2022, 08:49 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Really nice! Goes to show how a well designed vehicle stands out. A little extra rubber to set it off as being special to the owner and kept up is all they need. They look good all by themselves __________________ "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 ~

03-19-2022, 07:33 PM	#21
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II An update to my ‘91. I have had these Outlaw wheels for 20 years and this is the 3rd truck they’ve been on. Attached Images __________________ 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

03-19-2022, 08:02 PM	#22
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,783	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II Looks good! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop



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03-19-2022, 08:38 PM	#23
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II I got a new factory GM 88-93 grille and lights for my truck. Then I finally found some 88-89 sealed beam assemblies in the junkyard. So I converted my 97 model work truck front end to an 88-89 Silverado quad sealed beam front end. The GM grille is so much nicer than aftermarket. i had to save my money a long time to get all the new factory parts. One area I cut corners on was buying a billet grille emblem rather than a new OEM one. GM gets eye watering money for new original grille emblems. Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 03-19-2022 at 09:03 PM.

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