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Re: How about some pics of 88-98 Part II

My old winter beast.. 1997 GMC 2500 SLE, 5.7L Vortec, 5 Speed, Manual 4x4, Cranked T-bars, 2 inch blocks, 33" BFG on 16" Rims. Had everything but leather and a 3rd door... was a sick truck and I regret selling it!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...3-08152527.jpg

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Also my old summer toy.. 1995 Chevy 1500 2wd, 350, Auto, 5/6 Drop, stereo, GMC grill with billet insert, shaved tailgate and welded in rollpan.. Also sold, I had both these trucks at the same time, sold them both because not having the 3rd door and a baby is a pain in the ass! Looking at getting a 3rd door 4x4 most likely.

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^^^ thats my style right there..very nice!! :metal:

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Originally Posted by Vega_67C10 (Post 5441936)

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50...a/IMG_0139.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50...a/IMG_0141.jpg[/IMG]

Very nice. What color is that? Factory right?

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Awesome drop and wheel combo. What size drop and what size wheels/tires?

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Originally Posted by Vega_67C10 (Post 5441936)

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50...a/IMG_0139.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50...a/IMG_0141.jpg[/IMG]

perfect

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Vega, that's awesome. We're gonna need more pics:metal:

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Thanks guys, it does mean a lot!

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Originally Posted by gumbys10 (Post 5442111)

Very nice. What color is that? Factory right?

I believe so, although it doesn't seem as deep as factory. It pops with an awesome blue tone.

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Originally Posted by red94chev (Post 5442622)

Awesome drop and wheel combo. What size drop and what size wheels/tires?

Thanks, 5/7 20x8.5 RIDLER wheels. Back-275/40, Front 245/35. I want to swap out the fronts with 18's as I can get more sidewall. The front is a lil to rubber-bandy for me.

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Originally Posted by Vega_67C10 (Post 5443331)

Thanks, 5/7 20x8.5 RIDLER wheels. Back-275/40, Front 245/35. I want to swap out the fronts with 18's as I can get more sidewall. The front is a lil to rubber-bandy for me.

Just get some taller tires for your 20s.

Sorry, I just think a 2" stagger on a regular cab shortbed is too much. 1" works. 2" doesn't. But that's just me.

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc (Post 5443395)

Just get some taller tires for your 20s.

Sorry, I just think a 2" stagger on a regular cab shortbed is too much. 1" works. 2" doesn't. But that's just me.

I agree, but wouldn't it get into the fender? As it is now, turning lock to lock is good but it's maxed. A taller tire (sidewall) would surely be in the fender. The fenders are cut out to the max now.

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What's your backspacing up front?

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc (Post 5443415)

What's your backspacing up front?

Had to go check, looks to be 4 1/2. With wheels on the truck that's just a close estimate.

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Originally Posted by Vega_67C10 (Post 5443458)

Had to go check, looks to be 4 1/2. With wheels on the truck that's just a close estimate.

Then yeah, I can see how your tolerances are a bit close.

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Vega, do you have any of the wheel well cut out or just the fender lips?

And whats your list for suspension components? I have a 3/4 drop now but Im wanting to go 5/7 or 5/8.

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GUMBY'S 10.....

What brand is that fiberglass shell? Looks great.

I am considering the choice of refurbishing mine, or getting a new one.

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It is Raider brand,Nomad model.

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Originally Posted by Vega_67C10 (Post 5441936)

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50...a/IMG_0139.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50...a/IMG_0141.jpg[/IMG]

Man....I can't stop looking at this truck! Vega you hit a grand slam with this one!
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Originally Posted by red94chev (Post 5443834)

Vega, do you have any of the wheel well cut out or just the fender lips?

And whats your list for suspension components? I have a 3/4 drop now but Im wanting to go 5/7 or 5/8.

Just the lips, I do hit the left inner wheel well more than I would like.

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Originally Posted by 93redsled (Post 5444886)

Man....I can't stop looking at this truck! Vega you hit a grand slam with this one!
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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by gumbys10 (Post 5443747)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...0/IMG_0642.jpg

Cool topper and a great wheel selection on the truck.

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Originally Posted by red94chev (Post 5443834)

whats your list for suspension components? I have a 3/4 drop now but Im wanting to go 5/7 or 5/8.

Rear-flip with hangers and shackle relocated, and of course c-notch.

Front- 2" drop coils and the lower ball joint was relocated up to maintain the right camber. I didn't do the work so I cant go into detain other than it turned out right.

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Nice truck dperez, welcome to the board!

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Originally Posted by Justin36 (Post 5454156)

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...6/30fa1943.jpg
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Nice truck man
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Originally Posted by Justin36 (Post 5454156)

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Justin that's one smooth ride. Low and black.

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Originally Posted by Justin36 (Post 5454156)

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Big fan of these stock wheels. Are those aftermarket centers? Looks like it. I like them.

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They look like Astro van centers.

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X2 very nice step side, and those are astro centers

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ahh, the Astro van.....forgot about the those.

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Thanks a lot guys! They are astro centers! Have also had SS centers also I like the Astros better IMO
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@ justin36 what drop is that? that looks damn good!!!

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Thanks! It's 2in belltech springs, 3 in coils, and a flip in rear, belltech nitro II shocks!
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My new ride, traded my 4.3L powered 1989 K1500 RCSS for this!

already did black bowtie and 2" shackles.

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My new to me 99 2500 ccsb, 454

when we looked at it, my 97 right behind it:

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w...rucker/002.jpg

at home with the running boards and 4x4 decals removed:

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my 98 gmc i bought 2 weeks ago, 236,000 km no rust. Had to give it a good cleaning because a farmer had it and i took off the box cover because it was shot, also took off box rails, bug defledtor, the bug screen was all pitted and fadded so i spraybombed and i think it look alright.now the 86 chevy can sit inside on rainy days :chevy:
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A buddy sent me pics of this one that's on the lot he works for. It's a '93 Suburban 2500 dually conversion. 454, auto, mint leather interior, dual moon roofs and ONLY 43,000 miles. If the price is right, I'm going to see if there's any possible way I can get my hands on this thing.

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I have black beauty for sale now http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...6/fe728338.jpg
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