Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67shortie · 02-24-2008, 06:49 AM

A few members have requested side pics of my truck and the 4/6 drop and 285/70/15's. The fronts are 235/60/15's, gives a nice hot rod rake I get lots of looks in this truck

CG · 02-24-2008, 06:52 AM

If your truck was lower in the rear would the tires rub? Oh and what size wheels are you running front and rear? Very nice looking truck.

Alex Hayley · 02-24-2008, 06:58 AM

Really like the look of the rear tires.

67shortie · 02-24-2008, 06:59 AM

Thanks CG, no rubbing at all. I don't have a c notch on the frame and have had more weight in the bed than I would like to say (axle on the frame) and the tires have plenty of room to roam.

It does have the adjustable bar back there, so side clearence loaded is not an issue.

**SactoJim** · 02-24-2008, 08:16 AM

Love that "fatty" rubber in the back.....just say NO to rubber band tires!

......and that color is way cool.....especially with the color keyed rally's!

72BlckButy · 02-24-2008, 08:40 AM

Beautiful truck!

corn · 02-24-2008, 08:44 AM

Nice! Tires, wheels, color, stance, ALL of it!...

**special-K** · 02-24-2008, 07:23 PM

Are you running 8" rims all around?

**Boog** · 02-24-2008, 07:55 PM

It looks like an 8" wide rim with 4" bs is a good fit for most any wheel/tire combo on these trucks. Front and rear.
That 285/70 looks huge under there but sure fills out the fender opening.

sundin · 02-24-2008, 08:07 PM

Love The Rake, Static Or Bagged,if Static What Parts Did You Use, Hows The Ride. Thanks Jim

dan42 · 02-24-2008, 09:12 PM

Very nicely done - that color is neutral enough to look good without any chrome. My stock yellow '70 doesn't have any chrome, but I'm thinking that with a louder color, you have to have something to break up all that yellow. Your's looks great.

67shortie · 02-24-2008, 09:15 PM

They are 8 inch wheels all around, 4 inch backspacing, you guys have a good eye

Static drop, no bags. I have the ECE kit, minus the 1.5 springs that they supply. I bought ground force 2 inch front springs I was recommended to buy from summit racing (cheaper than ECE) for a total of 4.5 inches in the front. I pulled a 1 ton sway bar from a wrecking yard and have that up front, I believe this is the large 1.25" one. No rear bar at all, handles quite well for what it is.

The ride is good, a little bone jarring over rougher pavement but nothing too bad at all. It tracks well, does not bottom out in the rear with no c notch, unless I have weight back there (over 600lbs or so) I do not regret doing this suspension at all, very well set up.

Thank you all for the compliments, it has been alot of work so far

MisterE72 · 02-24-2008, 09:26 PM

Your truck looks clean. I dig that rake. Is that a chevelle with ralley stripes I see in the garage?

67shortie · 02-24-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterE72

Your truck looks clean. I dig that rake. Is that a chevelle with ralley stripes I see in the garage?

Yes, that's my 70SS which I have owned for 21 years now (where is the old man smiley

)

It's a fun car, I need to get it out more to warm it's rear tires up. I will post pics soon, need to take new ones.

Ol'Rover · 02-24-2008, 11:23 PM

i love that stance, thats what im going to use for mine!

**special-K** · 02-24-2008, 11:46 PM

This is how my`67 GMC will be.It has 4/6 drop and 8" wheels.I just have rollers on it until it gets put together.I`ve bought tires too soon before and regretted it.Tires on an occasional driver dry rot before they were out as it is.

67shortie · 02-26-2008, 08:36 AM

Well I took the plunge and purchased some 235/70/15 front tires today to replace the small 235/60's, I will take more pics tomorrow to see what you all think

slammed1 · 02-26-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 67shortie

Well I took the plunge and purchased some 235/70/15 front tires today to replace the small 235/60's, I will take more pics tomorrow to see what you all think

I think that will look much better,not that it didnt look good already but unless the rear was dropped a tad more I thought the frts were a little on the small side...........I bet it looks way better now with a little taller tire in frt.

67shortie · 02-26-2008, 09:18 AM

Thank you, I really thought the front tire was too small. Those tires were off of the Chevelle and got me rolling, but I finally got around to buying a taller tire the truck should look more balanced.

I will take more pics tomorrow, they sure look different

67shortie · 02-27-2008, 01:32 AM

I put new 235/75/15 front tires on this morning, let me know if this looks more balanced.

ksbeatty · 02-27-2008, 01:36 AM

I think that is a much better look. The stance and everything now looks finished an balanced. Nice truck

67cst · 02-27-2008, 01:45 AM

looks great

Number98 · 02-27-2008, 02:07 AM

Lookin sweet!

67shortie · 02-27-2008, 02:39 AM

I like it too, I at first when I bought the tires I was a little aprehensive, but after they were installed my fears were put to rest.

It rides much better too, no more harshness over rutted/rough roads that those 60 series tires had.

Ol'Rover · 02-28-2008, 03:15 AM

looks much more balanced, i love it beautifle truck!

02-24-2008, 06:49 AM	#1
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire A few members have requested side pics of my truck and the 4/6 drop and 285/70/15's. The fronts are 235/60/15's, gives a nice hot rod rake I get lots of looks in this truck __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-24-2008, 06:52 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire If your truck was lower in the rear would the tires rub? Oh and what size wheels are you running front and rear? Very nice looking truck. Last edited by CG; 02-24-2008 at 06:53 AM.

02-24-2008, 06:58 AM	#3
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Really like the look of the rear tires.

02-24-2008, 06:59 AM	#4
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Thanks CG, no rubbing at all. I don't have a c notch on the frame and have had more weight in the bed than I would like to say (axle on the frame) and the tires have plenty of room to roam. It does have the adjustable bar back there, so side clearence loaded is not an issue. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-24-2008, 08:16 AM	#5
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Love that "fatty" rubber in the back.....just say NO to rubber band tires! ......and that color is way cool.....especially with the color keyed rally's! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

02-24-2008, 08:40 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Beautiful 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)

02-24-2008, 08:44 AM	#7
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Nice! Tires, wheels, color, stance, ALL of it!...

02-24-2008, 07:23 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Are you running 8" rims all around? __________________ "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 ~

02-24-2008, 07:55 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire It looks like an 8" wide rim with 4" bs is a good fit for most any wheel/tire combo on these trucks. Front and rear. That 285/70 looks huge under there but sure fills out the fender opening. __________________ 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

02-24-2008, 08:07 PM	#10
sundin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: n.huntingdon pa Posts: 25	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Love The Rake, Static Or Bagged,if Static What Parts Did You Use, Hows The Ride. Thanks Jim

02-24-2008, 09:12 PM	#11
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Very nicely done - that color is neutral enough to look good without any chrome. My stock yellow '70 doesn't have any chrome, but I'm thinking that with a louder color, you have to have something to break up all that yellow. Your's looks great. __________________ '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

02-24-2008, 09:15 PM	#12
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire They are 8 inch wheels all around, 4 inch backspacing, you guys have a good eye Static drop, no bags. I have the ECE kit, minus the 1.5 springs that they supply. I bought ground force 2 inch front springs I was recommended to buy from summit racing (cheaper than ECE) for a total of 4.5 inches in the front. I pulled a 1 ton sway bar from a wrecking yard and have that up front, I believe this is the large 1.25" one. No rear bar at all, handles quite well for what it is. The ride is good, a little bone jarring over rougher pavement but nothing too bad at all. It tracks well, does not bottom out in the rear with no c notch, unless I have weight back there (over 600lbs or so) I do not regret doing this suspension at all, very well set up. Thank you all for the compliments, it has been alot of work so far __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-24-2008, 09:26 PM	#13
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Your truck looks clean. I dig that rake. Is that a chevelle with ralley stripes I see in the garage?

02-24-2008, 11:23 PM	#15
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire i love that stance, thats what im going to use for mine! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

02-24-2008, 11:46 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire This is how my`67 GMC will be.It has 4/6 drop and 8" wheels.I just have rollers on it until it gets put together.I`ve bought tires too soon before and regretted it.Tires on an occasional driver dry rot before they were out as it is. __________________ "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 ~



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02-26-2008, 08:36 AM	#17
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Well I took the plunge and purchased some 235/70/15 front tires today to replace the small 235/60's, I will take more pics tomorrow to see what you all think __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-26-2008, 09:18 AM	#19
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Thank you, I really thought the front tire was too small. Those tires were off of the Chevelle and got me rolling, but I finally got around to buying a taller tire the truck should look more balanced. I will take more pics tomorrow, they sure look different __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln Last edited by 67shortie; 02-26-2008 at 09:20 AM. Reason: Speeling and beer don't mix

02-27-2008, 01:32 AM	#20
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire I put new 235/75/15 front tires on this morning, let me know if this looks more balanced. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-27-2008, 01:36 AM	#21
ksbeatty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 300	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire I think that is a much better look. The stance and everything now looks finished an balanced. Nice truck __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 2" Lift, A/C, PS, PB 383 Stroker, 700R4, 205, 4.10 GM Medium Bronze (Copper Poly) no new nick name yet. She is to pretty to be the Beater. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241855

02-27-2008, 01:45 AM	#22
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire looks great __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

02-27-2008, 02:07 AM	#23
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire Lookin sweet!

02-27-2008, 02:39 AM	#24
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire I like it too, I at first when I bought the tires I was a little aprehensive, but after they were installed my fears were put to rest. It rides much better too, no more harshness over rutted/rough roads that those 60 series tires had. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-28-2008, 03:15 AM	#25
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: Side pics ECE 4/6 drop and 285/70/15 rear tire looks much more balanced, i love it beautifle truck! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

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