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SnS C10 · 06-11-2009, 10:14 PM

ok here are a few pictures i snapped today just for an update. i got my 4.75 inch centerline dragstars on the truck and fully polished. pretty good for 280 with tires and being 13 years old. i cut the front springs by 1.5 coils and it nows sits about 1/4 inch above bump stops. also, i removed two leafs from the rear which dropped it about 4 inches. painted the front grill and around headlights. im kinda heading toward that prostreet daily driver look thanks for checking it out i love how the rims and tires changed the entire look of the truck. i will post a before and after. thanks for looking.

**N2TRUX** · 06-11-2009, 10:22 PM

WOW! Those cleaned up nice. They made a HUGE difference in the looks too.

flamingbig10 · 06-11-2009, 11:31 PM

looks real good

Rogue_Sentinel · 06-12-2009, 12:27 AM

looks great,what are the size of the tires ?

cochino12 · 06-12-2009, 08:02 AM

good looking truck

babyJay · 06-12-2009, 08:19 AM

The addition of that coke cup made a world of difference.

Wheels look great! What is the B.S. and width/tire size?

menace121978 · 06-12-2009, 09:05 AM

dang that was a huge improvement! nice job!

kelsfine69 · 06-12-2009, 09:22 AM

I wish I could find a set of rims and tires like that

...Looks good.

SnS C10 · 06-12-2009, 10:39 AM

the fronts are 245/50 euro radial t/a and the rears are 305/50. 15x8 and 15x10 front and rear. i will measure the back spacing later today. thanks for the comments its a blast to drive now

JohnC · 06-12-2009, 01:36 PM

Looks good man. Keep up the great work, and as always keep us updated!

jdurant · 06-12-2009, 02:59 PM

So, How did you end up converting the bolt pattern?

Driveway Dreams · 06-12-2009, 04:54 PM

The truck is looking real good. I like the way you are going with it.

SnS C10 · 06-12-2009, 11:04 PM

i took the rims to a local machine shop who specializes in relocating bolt pattern. he slotted and drilled to size for the 5" pattern on a cnc machine then he pressed in a hardened steel knurled insert. thanks for all the comments!

KyleBal · 06-13-2009, 10:17 PM

Nice looking truck,I would like to see pic of the motor if you have one.

f.monroe · 06-13-2009, 10:42 PM

That is looking nice . Gone is the FARM truck look and in is the Street Cruiser . I still like a truck with the proper stance and a correct set of big and littles . Looks mean.
Frank

454HO · 06-13-2009, 11:22 PM

Who says a lowered long bed doesn't look good? Nice job!! Those rims look sweet on there.

06-11-2009, 10:14 PM	#1
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Update with pictures-73 454 ok here are a few pictures i snapped today just for an update. i got my 4.75 inch centerline dragstars on the truck and fully polished. pretty good for 280 with tires and being 13 years old. i cut the front springs by 1.5 coils and it nows sits about 1/4 inch above bump stops. also, i removed two leafs from the rear which dropped it about 4 inches. painted the front grill and around headlights. im kinda heading toward that prostreet daily driver look thanks for checking it out i love how the rims and tires changed the entire look of the truck. i will post a before and after. thanks for looking. Attached Images

06-11-2009, 10:22 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 WOW! Those cleaned up nice. They made a HUGE difference in the looks too. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-11-2009, 11:31 PM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 looks real good __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-12-2009, 12:27 AM	#4
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 looks great,what are the size of the tires ? __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

06-12-2009, 08:02 AM	#5
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 good looking truck __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-12-2009, 08:19 AM	#6
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 The addition of that coke cup made a world of difference. Wheels look great! What is the B.S. and width/tire size? __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-12-2009, 09:05 AM	#7
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 dang that was a huge improvement! nice job! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-12-2009, 09:22 AM	#8
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 I wish I could find a set of rims and tires like that ...Looks good. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-12-2009, 10:39 AM	#9
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 the fronts are 245/50 euro radial t/a and the rears are 305/50. 15x8 and 15x10 front and rear. i will measure the back spacing later today. thanks for the comments its a blast to drive now

06-12-2009, 01:36 PM	#10
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 Looks good man. Keep up the great work, and as always keep us updated!

06-12-2009, 02:59 PM	#11
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 So, How did you end up converting the bolt pattern? __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd

06-12-2009, 04:54 PM	#12
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 The truck is looking real good. I like the way you are going with it. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

06-12-2009, 11:04 PM	#13
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 i took the rims to a local machine shop who specializes in relocating bolt pattern. he slotted and drilled to size for the 5" pattern on a cnc machine then he pressed in a hardened steel knurled insert. thanks for all the comments!

06-13-2009, 10:17 PM	#14
KyleBal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 26	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 Nice looking truck,I would like to see pic of the motor if you have one.

06-13-2009, 10:42 PM	#15
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 That is looking nice . Gone is the FARM truck look and in is the Street Cruiser . I still like a truck with the proper stance and a correct set of big and littles . Looks mean. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !



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06-13-2009, 11:22 PM	#16
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Re: Update with pictures-73 454 Who says a lowered long bed doesn't look good? Nice job!! Those rims look sweet on there. __________________ - Greg

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