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SixthFloorFreak · 02-23-2004, 11:27 PM

Spotted this truck this weekend in the parking lot at the Carl Casper Auto Show in Louisville, Kentucky. There were a lot of nice vehicles there, but this one really tickled my fancy. I'm really digging the old school wheels on it.

phantom dually · 02-23-2004, 11:36 PM

If that truck is not in need of a front crossmember mod I dont know what is.

SixthFloorFreak · 02-23-2004, 11:37 PM

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Originally posted by phantom dually
If that truck is not in need of a front crossmember mod I dont know what is.

forgive the noobish question, but what would that do? bring the front on down?

that's one reason i liked this truck so much, you can tell its a work in progress

TIMSPEED · 02-23-2004, 11:58 PM

That's a clean truck!

gldevall · 02-24-2004, 12:00 AM

tires look too big.

**swervin ervin** · 02-24-2004, 12:22 AM

I agree, tires are a tad too big, but at least it don't have 22's and rubber bands for tires.

I like it. He's doing his own thing and not trying to copy everyone else.

Prerunner1982 · 02-24-2004, 12:25 AM

i think the big tires look good, fill the large wheel wells... too each his own....

Destructo · 02-24-2004, 01:24 AM

I like the bigger meats also. I don't know much about 2wds but i'm going to assume whatever the crossmember mod is will straighten out the front wheel problem with them being at such an angle while sat down like that. But don't know if anything can fix that or not. I kinda chuckled when I saw it missing a headlight. But like said before it is a work in progress and looks good to me so far, I would drive it anyway.

Russell · 02-24-2004, 01:28 AM

Looks like someone gave that truck a black eye, lol

I'm not liking how the crossmember is on the ground while the back drops further, but otherwise its a good looking truck

Just needs to get a smaller series tire...

low 84 · 02-24-2004, 01:58 AM

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Originally posted by Prerunner1982
i think the big tires look good, fill the large wheel wells... too each his own....

i agree. looks killer to me

SixthFloorFreak · 02-24-2004, 02:12 AM

i knew you guys would understand. $50k+ show cars inside, and i'm enthralled by the beater in the parking lot

Russell · 02-24-2004, 02:23 AM

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Originally posted by SixthFloorFreak
i knew you guys would understand. $50k+ show cars inside, and i'm enthralled by the beater in the parking lot

Its all about the beaters

Low87on20s · 02-24-2004, 08:11 AM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
I like it. He's doing his own thing and not trying to copy everyone else.

I like it too, it is a fine example of a work in progress.

IMO, I think that he could lose the rear step bumper, the dented "dumbos", and the nicely shaped radio antenna for a cleaner look.

Blue Beard · 02-24-2004, 09:28 AM

She's probably bagged and just looks bad sitting on the ground..........looks like that left front wheel is about to snap the spindle off....

784X4GUY · 02-24-2004, 12:28 PM

i agree blue beard it does look like that dont it

Prerunner1982 · 02-24-2004, 12:39 PM

thats cause its aired out, wheel and tire "should" be straight up and down when its aired up to driving psi.

*Zilverado* · 02-24-2004, 12:40 PM

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Originally posted by Russell
Looks like someone gave that truck a black eye, lol ...

That black eye is nothing - - I'd like to see the other guy..... (it's a Chevy, remember?)

I'm not big into the look of it sitting on the ground like that. If I saw a vehicle on the side of the road looking like that, I'd say the spindle was already snapped. I do agree though, it is a nice clean truck and has potential.

Like the big rubber as well.

8t5Silverado · 02-24-2004, 02:43 PM

I like the truck itself (it looks like my goal for mine), I just don't care to have it lay on the ground.

I'd be afraid of resting on something other than the frame or crossmember.

loweredd · 02-25-2004, 01:17 AM

That looks awesome. I have almost that amount of sidewall on my 20" wheels. I'm lovin it!!

02-23-2004, 11:27 PM	#1
SixthFloorFreak Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Morgantown, KY Posts: 103	Spotted at a local car show Spotted this truck this weekend in the parking lot at the Carl Casper Auto Show in Louisville, Kentucky. There were a lot of nice vehicles there, but this one really tickled my fancy. I'm really digging the old school wheels on it.

02-23-2004, 11:36 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	If that truck is not in need of a front crossmember mod I dont know what is. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-23-2004, 11:58 PM	#4
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	That's a clean truck! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

02-24-2004, 12:00 AM	#5
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	tires look too big. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

02-24-2004, 12:22 AM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I agree, tires are a tad too big, but at least it don't have 22's and rubber bands for tires. I like it. He's doing his own thing and not trying to copy everyone else. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-24-2004, 12:25 AM	#7
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	i think the big tires look good, fill the large wheel wells... too each his own....

02-24-2004, 01:24 AM	#8
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I like the bigger meats also. I don't know much about 2wds but i'm going to assume whatever the crossmember mod is will straighten out the front wheel problem with them being at such an angle while sat down like that. But don't know if anything can fix that or not. I kinda chuckled when I saw it missing a headlight. But like said before it is a work in progress and looks good to me so far, I would drive it anyway. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-24-2004, 01:28 AM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Looks like someone gave that truck a black eye, lol I'm not liking how the crossmember is on the ground while the back drops further, but otherwise its a good looking truck Just needs to get a smaller series tire... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-24-2004, 02:12 AM	#11
SixthFloorFreak Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Morgantown, KY Posts: 103	i knew you guys would understand. $50k+ show cars inside, and i'm enthralled by the beater in the parking lot

02-24-2004, 09:28 AM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	She's probably bagged and just looks bad sitting on the ground..........looks like that left front wheel is about to snap the spindle off.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-24-2004, 12:28 PM	#15
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	i agree blue beard it does look like that dont it __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

02-24-2004, 12:39 PM	#16
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	thats cause its aired out, wheel and tire "should" be straight up and down when its aired up to driving psi. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-24-2004, 02:43 PM	#18
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I like the truck itself (it looks like my goal for mine), I just don't care to have it lay on the ground. I'd be afraid of resting on something other than the frame or crossmember. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-25-2004, 01:17 AM	#19
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	That looks awesome. I have almost that amount of sidewall on my 20" wheels. I'm lovin it!!



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