Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CircusWagonJim · 02-13-2012, 09:22 PM

I have a background in a bunch of different car scenes and since they were new I always liked the '73-'87 Pickups and Blazers with all the trim, stock colors dropped on Ralleys. I'n NOT talking about "body drops" and phantom grilles, just the classic look that has been around forever. Is there a name for this "look"? Always will be my favorite.

CircusWagonJim · 02-13-2012, 10:30 PM

More.

Telecasterjoey · 02-13-2012, 10:31 PM

It's called awesome! I love That look!
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**lolife99** · 02-13-2012, 10:33 PM

Classic Cool.

CircusWagonJim · 02-13-2012, 10:38 PM

Help me here. Is there a reason the Blazers always look like the rearend is narrower than the pickups? Compare the Gold truck that NAILS IT in the rear and the Burgundy Blazer that looks like the tire is a little lost. Is it the lowering? Tire size? Wheel width? He said the wheels on the Gold truck are 8-inch- is that right? I thought truck Ralleys (5 lug) were 7-inch, Van Ralleys are 6-inch and 4x4 Ralleys are 8-inch? Am I missing something? Thanks Guys.

I think I read that the white Blazer above has 1.25-inch spacers to push the wheels out.

Telecasterjoey · 02-13-2012, 10:43 PM

If I'm not mistaken most of the truck rally wheels are 8 inch mine even came with 10" ones, not sure if they were factory or not. My van had 8" on it.

That gold truck has the best stance I've ever seen! Nailed it for sure. Its one of my favorite trucks on the board!
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**lolife99** · 02-13-2012, 10:44 PM

5-lug ralley truck wheels come in 15x7 and 15x8.
They van ralley wheels were 15x6.5.
The track width on all of these trucks, (1960-87) were always wider up front.
Drop front springs magnifies the problem.
I usually run 15x7's up front and 15x8's in the back to help mask this issue.
Some people even run the aftermarket 15x10's in the back.
(Wheel Vintiques make them)
I don't think there is an affordable tire for the 15x10's,... except the 295/50's which I think are too short.

**lolife99** · 02-13-2012, 10:47 PM

This is my old '82 2wd blazer.
I had these same wheels on my '79 2wd blazer.

CircusWagonJim · 02-13-2012, 10:54 PM

A ha! Now I need to find some 8-inch Ralleys! My Blazer has 7's all around and I bought some skinny Van Ralleys for the front.

CircusWagonJim · 02-13-2012, 10:55 PM

10-inchers are for the Nor-Cal Look! Fresno guys know what I'm talking about

CircusWagonJim · 02-13-2012, 10:57 PM

Plenty of Chevys with this look- where are the GMCs at? Love to see a 2-wheel Jimmy dropped on Ralleys!

mcboomport · 02-13-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Telecasterjoey

It's called awesome! I love That look!
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Haha! Dude I was gonna say the same thing! I wanna see some slammed with white steelies and caps! I love that look! I was thinking about this for mine.
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CircusWagonJim · 02-13-2012, 11:28 PM

Like the steelies and caps look too! Mostly see that on '73-'76s.

gchemist · 02-14-2012, 12:18 AM

Front/Rear drop
2" / 2" = lower
2.5" / 4" = drop
4.5"+ / 6" = slam
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=140

Mine is slammed!!

CircusWagonJim · 02-14-2012, 01:01 AM

Like this guys style!

mcboomport · 02-14-2012, 01:08 AM

I can't believe he sold that! I loved it with white bumpers...
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**Corts60** · 02-14-2012, 01:08 AM

Mine aren't rally's but they are 8" wide with 275/60/15's.
I want to lower another 2" all around.

**Corts60** · 02-14-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CircusWagonJim

Like this guys style!

That orange truck with white bumpers makes me drool........

gchemist · 02-14-2012, 01:41 AM

I WANT A BLAZER WITH A 5.3!!! Slammed!!

54Caddy · 02-14-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CircusWagonJim

10-inchers are for the Nor-Cal Look! Fresno guys know what I'm talking about

ahhhahah. here in the central valley we try and stuff 10 wide wheels in the rear on anythings. its kind of addicting when you have like 5 sets of wheels that are all stagared ahahah.

Schwinn · 02-14-2012, 01:52 PM

Stock dropped 2" and 4". Spindle dropped so I had ordered disc brakes in front being a 1970 that came with drums all around and wouldn't stop. 2WD

CircusWagonJim · 02-14-2012, 09:01 PM

Who has some more? Still looking for some cool GMCs!

77BBGMC · 02-15-2012, 12:29 AM

Who's black Chevy is that?
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-15-2012, 12:35 AM

If I could call this look anything I would call it stock dropped and locked
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cahurst2001 · 02-15-2012, 01:06 AM

Not to highjack the thread, but what size tires are you guys running on the 4/6 drop on rallys?

02-13-2012, 09:22 PM	#1
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? I have a background in a bunch of different car scenes and since they were new I always liked the '73-'87 Pickups and Blazers with all the trim, stock colors dropped on Ralleys. I'n NOT talking about "body drops" and phantom grilles, just the classic look that has been around forever. Is there a name for this "look"? Always will be my favorite. Attached Images

02-13-2012, 10:30 PM	#2
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? More. Attached Images

02-13-2012, 10:31 PM	#3
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? It's called awesome! I love That look! Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2012, 10:33 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Classic Cool. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-13-2012, 10:38 PM	#5
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Help me here. Is there a reason the Blazers always look like the rearend is narrower than the pickups? Compare the Gold truck that NAILS IT in the rear and the Burgundy Blazer that looks like the tire is a little lost. Is it the lowering? Tire size? Wheel width? He said the wheels on the Gold truck are 8-inch- is that right? I thought truck Ralleys (5 lug) were 7-inch, Van Ralleys are 6-inch and 4x4 Ralleys are 8-inch? Am I missing something? Thanks Guys. I think I read that the white Blazer above has 1.25-inch spacers to push the wheels out.

02-13-2012, 10:43 PM	#6
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? If I'm not mistaken most of the truck rally wheels are 8 inch mine even came with 10" ones, not sure if they were factory or not. My van had 8" on it. That gold truck has the best stance I've ever seen! Nailed it for sure. Its one of my favorite trucks on the board! Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2012, 10:44 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? 5-lug ralley truck wheels come in 15x7 and 15x8. They van ralley wheels were 15x6.5. The track width on all of these trucks, (1960-87) were always wider up front. Drop front springs magnifies the problem. I usually run 15x7's up front and 15x8's in the back to help mask this issue. Some people even run the aftermarket 15x10's in the back. (Wheel Vintiques make them) I don't think there is an affordable tire for the 15x10's,... except the 295/50's which I think are too short. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-13-2012, 10:47 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? This is my old '82 2wd blazer. I had these same wheels on my '79 2wd blazer. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-13-2012, 10:54 PM	#9
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? A ha! Now I need to find some 8-inch Ralleys! My Blazer has 7's all around and I bought some skinny Van Ralleys for the front.

02-13-2012, 10:55 PM	#10
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? 10-inchers are for the Nor-Cal Look! Fresno guys know what I'm talking about

02-13-2012, 10:57 PM	#11
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Plenty of Chevys with this look- where are the GMCs at? Love to see a 2-wheel Jimmy dropped on Ralleys!

02-13-2012, 11:28 PM	#13
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Like the steelies and caps look too! Mostly see that on '73-'76s.

02-14-2012, 12:18 AM	#14
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Front/Rear drop 2" / 2" = lower 2.5" / 4" = drop 4.5"+ / 6" = slam http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=140 Mine is slammed!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-14-2012, 01:01 AM	#15
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Like this guys style! Attached Images

02-14-2012, 01:08 AM	#16
mcboomport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 320	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? I can't believe he sold that! I loved it with white bumpers... Posted via Mobile Device



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02-14-2012, 01:08 AM	#17
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Mine aren't rally's but they are 8" wide with 275/60/15's. I want to lower another 2" all around. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

02-14-2012, 01:41 AM	#19
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? I WANT A BLAZER WITH A 5.3!!! Slammed!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-14-2012, 01:52 PM	#21
Schwinn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, Escondido, California, Del Dios Hwy Posts: 268	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Stock dropped 2" and 4". Spindle dropped so I had ordered disc brakes in front being a 1970 that came with drums all around and wouldn't stop. 2WD

02-14-2012, 09:01 PM	#22
CircusWagonJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 707	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Who has some more? Still looking for some cool GMCs!

02-15-2012, 12:29 AM	#23
77BBGMC Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 357	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Who's black Chevy is that? Posted via Mobile Device

02-15-2012, 12:35 AM	#24
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02-15-2012, 01:06 AM	#25
cahurst2001 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 32	Re: Stock, Dropped with Ralleys- Is there a name for this look? Not to highjack the thread, but what size tires are you guys running on the 4/6 drop on rallys? __________________ 1973 C10 350 700R4

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