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Bob 68327 · 07-15-2008, 11:34 PM

Here are some pics before and after cleaning up the lower half of my truck and repainting the bottom with some flat white . Someday I will make it all shiney but for now I think it looks much better !! What do you guys think !! Bob

Bob 68327 · 07-15-2008, 11:35 PM

Whoops!!! I guess I should have said After and Before

straitnate14 · 07-15-2008, 11:43 PM

Stances like this make me reconsider the long bed I have, that looks mean, I should get mine droped this weeked keeping the fingers crossed I dont work

Bob 68327 · 07-15-2008, 11:47 PM

Keep it Long !!!!!! Everyone builds em Short!! Long Live the LWB !!

*ksjh1316* · 07-15-2008, 11:50 PM

Man that makes a big difference keep up the good work that thing is getting nice

**LockDoc** · 07-15-2008, 11:53 PM

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Lookin' good Bob. Keep up the good work & you'll be done in no time..

Mine's long, and short, and long, and short. It depends on which one you're talking about..(Pickup that is)..

LockDoc

Bob 68327 · 07-16-2008, 12:01 AM

I don't think I will be done anytime soon . I will do a frame off when I make it shiney . Right now I'm having way too much fun drivin' it !!

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Lookin' good Bob. Keep up the good work & you'll be done in no time..

Mine's long, and short, and long, and short. It depends on which one you're talking about..(Pickup that is)..

LockDoc

dan42 · 07-15-2008, 11:55 PM

I really like the stance of that truck, and the fact that it's a 50th makes it one of my favorites. Lookin' good, Bob.

Bob 68327 · 07-16-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dan42

I really like the stance of that truck, and the fact that it's a 50th makes it one of my favorites. Lookin' good, Bob.

Thank You !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

67_C-30 · 07-16-2008, 12:05 AM

You know I like it, I was the first to notice it!!

Looks great!

Bob 68327 · 07-16-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

You know I like it, I was the first to notice it!!

Looks great!

Yes you were !! I thought maybe I should show everybody else . I like to hear from people who like my truck so I know that I'm not the only one who thinks it's cool !!

Thanks for the kind words ! I really like your trucks too !! Bob

Longhorn Man · 07-16-2008, 12:21 AM

I think it looks awesome myself.
lwb trucks with the slam have always looked sweet... they flow better.

stllookn · 07-16-2008, 01:13 AM

Bob....SWEEEEEEEEET! It is really looking nice. You did a great job...enjoy it. I love the stance as you know. I am still working on mine in the shop. 4 hours per week just does not get me very far.

Mister laugh · 07-16-2008, 01:28 AM

What is the drop on your truck? I would like to do something similar to mine. I have always admired your truck it makes me want to make mine a fake 50th.

Bob 68327 · 07-16-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister laugh

What is the drop on your truck? I would like to do something similar to mine. I have always admired your truck it makes me want to make mine a fake 50th.

It's 10'' lower than when I bought it !! I put a gmc leaf sprung Dana 44 in it and flipped it. The front is homemade I lowered the spring pockets in the lower controll arms and then cut the springs untill I liked it . Thanks for the kind words !! Bob

IvelDesigns · 07-16-2008, 02:14 AM

man, i even saw it in person that weekend and didn't notice the cleaned up lower half. definitely a big improvement from the before.

long live the long beds!!

Bob 68327 · 07-16-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

man, i even saw it in person that weekend and didn't notice the cleaned up lower half. definitely a big improvement from the before.

long live the long beds!!

That's because it's a subtle change and I never mentioned it !! Longbeds Forever!!

**special-K** · 07-16-2008, 06:33 AM

Looks 1,000% better and you don`t have to worry about reflecting up checkered floor patterns and such.The sun don`t shine down there anyway,right?

IMO,the long and short of it is..."It is what it is"

They all look good being what they are.I love a little old shortbed.I love longbeds(notice I didn`t say "big old").I`ve seen longbeds look better than a shortbed can.I`ve seen shortened trucks still not look any better than left alone.Like the girls say,"It ain`t the meat,it`s the motion." Not sure how that applies here,but...How about,"It`s not the pen you use,it`s how you sign your name." uh...not much better.Are you catching my drift?Oh,and I`ve never personally been told these sayings,BTW.

Bob 68327 · 07-16-2008, 09:14 PM

Thanks

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Originally Posted by special-K

Looks 1,000% better and you don`t have to worry about reflecting up checkered floor patterns and such.The sun don`t shine down there anyway,right?

IMO,the long and short of it is..."It is what it is"

They all look good being what they are.I love a little old shortbed.I love longbeds(notice I didn`t say "big old").I`ve seen longbeds look better than a shortbed can.I`ve seen shortened trucks still not look any better than left alone.Like the girls say,"It ain`t the meat,it`s the motion." Not sure how that applies here,but...How about,"It`s not the pen you use,it`s how you sign your name." uh...not much better.Are you catching my drift?Oh,and I`ve never personally been told these sayings,BTW.

72BlckButy · 07-16-2008, 02:32 PM

Nice work Bob! That totally transformed the truck.

BB72CHEVKT · 07-16-2008, 02:55 PM

Looks a lot better!

Woobie · 07-16-2008, 03:13 PM

Looks SWEEEEET!!!

Long and low, Baby!

Paul

Shyguy · 07-16-2008, 03:38 PM

That is one good looking truck you have there.

I don't think I will ever lower a truck because I use them a lot as trucks, but if I did I would like it to look as nice as yours.

Danny

tcb-1 · 07-16-2008, 04:08 PM

I've always loved the stance of your anniversery, Bob!!!! looks even better now!!!

**SactoJim** · 07-16-2008, 04:24 PM

Night & day......looks mucho better!

07-15-2008, 11:34 PM	#1
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Before and After Here are some pics before and after cleaning up the lower half of my truck and repainting the bottom with some flat white . Someday I will make it all shiney but for now I think it looks much better !! What do you guys think !! Bob Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-15-2008, 11:35 PM	#2
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Before and After Whoops!!! I guess I should have said After and Before __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-15-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
straitnate14 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bartonville IL Posts: 415	Re: Before and After Stances like this make me reconsider the long bed I have, that looks mean, I should get mine droped this weeked keeping the fingers crossed I dont work __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

07-15-2008, 11:47 PM	#4
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Before and After Keep it Long !!!!!! Everyone builds em Short!! Long Live the LWB !! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-15-2008, 11:50 PM	#5
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Before and After Man that makes a big difference keep up the good work that thing is getting nice

07-15-2008, 11:53 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,635	Re: Before and After - Lookin' good Bob. Keep up the good work & you'll be done in no time.. Mine's long, and short, and long, and short. It depends on which one you're talking about..(Pickup that is).. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 07-15-2008 at 11:56 PM.

07-15-2008, 11:55 PM	#8
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Before and After I really like the stance of that truck, and the fact that it's a 50th makes it one of my favorites. Lookin' good, Bob. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-16-2008, 12:05 AM	#10
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Before and After You know I like it, I was the first to notice it!! Looks great! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

07-16-2008, 12:21 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Before and After I think it looks awesome myself. lwb trucks with the slam have always looked sweet... they flow better.

07-16-2008, 01:13 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Before and After Bob....SWEEEEEEEEET! It is really looking nice. You did a great job...enjoy it. I love the stance as you know. I am still working on mine in the shop. 4 hours per week just does not get me very far. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-16-2008, 01:28 AM	#14
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: Before and After What is the drop on your truck? I would like to do something similar to mine. I have always admired your truck it makes me want to make mine a fake 50th. Last edited by Mister laugh; 07-16-2008 at 01:28 AM.

07-16-2008, 02:14 AM	#16
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Before and After man, i even saw it in person that weekend and didn't notice the cleaned up lower half. definitely a big improvement from the before. long live the long beds!! __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

07-16-2008, 06:33 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Before and After Looks 1,000% better and you don`t have to worry about reflecting up checkered floor patterns and such.The sun don`t shine down there anyway,right? IMO,the long and short of it is..."It is what it is" They all look good being what they are.I love a little old shortbed.I love longbeds(notice I didn`t say "big old").I`ve seen longbeds look better than a shortbed can.I`ve seen shortened trucks still not look any better than left alone.Like the girls say,"It ain`t the meat,it`s the motion." Not sure how that applies here,but...How about,"It`s not the pen you use,it`s how you sign your name." uh...not much better.Are you catching my drift?Oh,and I`ve never personally been told these sayings,BTW. __________________ "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 ~

07-16-2008, 02:32 PM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Before and After Nice work Bob! That totally transformed the truck. __________________ -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)

07-16-2008, 02:55 PM	#21
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Before and After Looks a lot better! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400



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07-16-2008, 03:13 PM	#22
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Re: Before and After Looks SWEEEEET!!! Long and low, Baby! Paul __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"

07-16-2008, 03:38 PM	#23
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Before and After That is one good looking truck you have there. I don't think I will ever lower a truck because I use them a lot as trucks, but if I did I would like it to look as nice as yours. Danny

07-16-2008, 04:08 PM	#24
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Before and After I've always loved the stance of your anniversery, Bob!!!! looks even better now!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

07-16-2008, 04:24 PM	#25
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Before and After Night & day......looks mucho better! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

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