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**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-18-2013, 08:26 PM

Well the K/20 Cheyenne made it back here. Sitting to high for the owners taste..

So I get to bring it back down to earth.... Looks cool this way, but not very practical...

WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-18-2013, 08:27 PM

This is what I have been advertizing that I have been looking for a set of 4 9.75 X 16.5 stock camper wheels for...

WES

71meangreenc10 · 02-18-2013, 08:29 PM

Sweet........
Nice truck Wes...

Smitty

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-18-2013, 08:44 PM

I agree, it's an awsome truck. The owner can't fit it in his garage and it's not very easy to climb in and out of. Not very nice to drive with these tires either. 50mph max, and the tires start shaking violently... WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-18-2013, 08:45 PM

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Wes, you can always send the lift kit to me

Owner says it is up for sale....

WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-18-2013, 08:41 PM

Wes, you can always send the lift kit to me

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-18-2013, 08:49 PM

Wes, how much lift 4 or 6, How much does he want?

**jocko** · 02-18-2013, 08:51 PM

what type of lift is on it now? I was looking at a similar truck with a ridiculous lift that was a re-spring only (a k10) - and it was gonna cost me an arm and a leg to get new stock springs for it. That's sure a nice truck. I'm guessing he's actually getting much more that 50 mph, but that's all his speedo is showing him

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-18-2013, 09:03 PM

I believe it is a 6" lift. What it looks like was done is 4" spring lift with 2" rear blocks. It shows 40 on the speedometer

... WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-18-2013, 09:04 PM

Not sure what he wants for it. I'll have to ask. WES

**jocko** · 02-18-2013, 09:51 PM

40 mph! Yikes! Ha. Back to stock will make that truck look very nice. Love the cab clnc lts on 4x4 trucks. Ok, I like em on any truck, but especially a 4x4. Or a camper. Ok, any truck...

**72 Super** · 02-18-2013, 10:03 PM

Wes, I really like that truck just the way it is

Stance wise.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-18-2013, 10:22 PM

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40 mph! Yikes! Ha. Back to stock will make that truck look very nice. Love the cab clnc lts on 4x4 trucks. Ok, I like em on any truck, but especially a 4x4. Or a camper. Ok, any truck...

Thats hilariouse...

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Wes, I really like that truck just the way it is Stance wise.

I like the look too... But is sucks to drive it..

WES

**special-K** · 02-19-2013, 08:06 AM

That's how I've run my trucks for years. I keep trying to mature and keep one more stock-ish height (2" lift),but not yet. I'm about to do the opposite and lift my '72 6" and run 12.50/37-16.5 Super Swampers. Those are mounted on the 8.25 steelies like your customer wants. I also have 12.50/35 BFG A/Ts on 9.75 aluminum slots. So far,I can still hop in and out as easily as ever. The hold-up now is I want to rebuild the engine and it sure is easier on a truck with no lift. I've had good luck with 35-37" tires running smooth on the hiway,if they're well balanced. Once they get out of whack,forget it

That sure is a fine example as is. But,stock will be just as cool. Someone else can carry that look on when they buy his wheels/tires/lift.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-19-2013, 09:26 AM

I only want to go up 2-4 inches but if the price is right. If you could take pics before you take it out, we'll go from there.
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**steelhorse** · 02-19-2013, 09:34 AM

Keep us posted before and after pics.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-19-2013, 01:55 PM

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I only want to go up 2-4 inches but if the price is right. If you could take pics before you take it out, we'll go from there

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What kind of pics do you want? WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-19-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

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What kind of pics do you want? WES

Wes, basically the way it's set up and the front and rear springs, reason being, I still carry a cabover camper on mine now and then. I just want to make sure it has big enough spring packs to maintain custom camper weight specs. Geez, I hope I made sense that kinda hurt my brain!

**Joesjunk** · 02-19-2013, 08:11 PM

Waiting to see it stock...

ole dollor · 02-19-2013, 08:24 PM

post some pic's when you drop it....that's a real nice pickup now, just think how good its going to ride when you drop it.

**special-K** · 02-20-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Wes, basically the way it's set up and the front and rear springs, reason being, I still carry a cabover camper on mine now and then. I just want to make sure it has big enough spring packs to maintain custom camper weight specs. Geez, I hope I made sense that kinda hurt my brain!

Use air bags in the rear and have the best of both worlds...if you find you need them

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-20-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Use air bags in the rear and have the best of both worlds...if you find you need them

That's a pretty good idea, I never thought of that.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-06-2013, 05:03 PM

Steering box looks nice, I'm waiting to see it done and see how it looks.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-06-2013, 05:32 PM

Well here is the pile of parts that I took off... WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-06-2013, 05:33 PM

This is where the rear is at wright now.... WES

02-18-2013, 08:26 PM	#1
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02-18-2013, 08:27 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! This is what I have been advertizing that I have been looking for a set of 4 9.75 X 16.5 stock camper wheels for... WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-18-2013, 08:29 PM	#3
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02-18-2013, 08:44 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! I agree, it's an awsome truck. The owner can't fit it in his garage and it's not very easy to climb in and out of. Not very nice to drive with these tires either. 50mph max, and the tires start shaking violently... WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-18-2013, 08:41 PM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,999	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! Wes, you can always send the lift kit to me __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-18-2013, 08:49 PM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,999	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! Wes, how much lift 4 or 6, How much does he want? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-18-2013, 08:51 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,954	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! what type of lift is on it now? I was looking at a similar truck with a ridiculous lift that was a re-spring only (a k10) - and it was gonna cost me an arm and a leg to get new stock springs for it. That's sure a nice truck. I'm guessing he's actually getting much more that 50 mph, but that's all his speedo is showing him

02-18-2013, 09:03 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! I believe it is a 6" lift. What it looks like was done is 4" spring lift with 2" rear blocks. It shows 40 on the speedometer... WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-18-2013, 09:04 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! Not sure what he wants for it. I'll have to ask. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-18-2013, 09:51 PM	#11
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,954	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! 40 mph! Yikes! Ha. Back to stock will make that truck look very nice. Love the cab clnc lts on 4x4 trucks. Ok, I like em on any truck, but especially a 4x4. Or a camper. Ok, any truck...

02-18-2013, 10:03 PM	#12
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02-19-2013, 08:06 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! That's how I've run my trucks for years. I keep trying to mature and keep one more stock-ish height (2" lift),but not yet. I'm about to do the opposite and lift my '72 6" and run 12.50/37-16.5 Super Swampers. Those are mounted on the 8.25 steelies like your customer wants. I also have 12.50/35 BFG A/Ts on 9.75 aluminum slots. So far,I can still hop in and out as easily as ever. The hold-up now is I want to rebuild the engine and it sure is easier on a truck with no lift. I've had good luck with 35-37" tires running smooth on the hiway,if they're well balanced. Once they get out of whack,forget it That sure is a fine example as is. But,stock will be just as cool. Someone else can carry that look on when they buy his wheels/tires/lift. __________________ "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 ~

02-19-2013, 09:26 AM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,999	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! I only want to go up 2-4 inches but if the price is right. If you could take pics before you take it out, we'll go from there. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-19-2013, 09:34 AM	#16
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02-19-2013, 08:24 PM	#20
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03-06-2013, 05:03 PM	#23
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,999	Re: It's Back!! Time to bring it down to Earth!! Steering box looks nice, I'm waiting to see it done and see how it looks. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

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