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CLASSIC87' · 07-17-2007, 07:35 AM

Hey guys,
I spent the day dropping her yesterday... I still have somethings to work out; but this is what I have so far. The pic's are from my phone (so not the best of quality)... what's your thoughts?
Thanks,
Anthony

c10hunting · 07-17-2007, 07:36 AM

Interested in selling

? That truck is awesome man.

bigblock73 · 07-17-2007, 07:37 AM

Other than replacing the dumbo mirrors with factory sport mirrors...I wouldn't change a damn thing!! Looks excellent, and I love the drop!!

wolfewerx · 07-17-2007, 08:20 AM

I like the color- kind of looks like Chryslers pearl in those pictures and the wheels really set it off. The mirrors didn't bother me until Jeff mentioned it and then my eyes wouldn't leave them alone. LOL. BTW- where is your exhaust exiting? Is the ride still good for a daily driver?

CLASSIC87' · 07-17-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfewerx

I like the color- kind of looks like Chryslers pearl in those pictures and the wheels really set it off. The mirrors didn't bother me until Jeff mentioned it and then my eyes wouldn't leave them alone. LOL. BTW- where is your exhaust exiting? Is the ride still good for a daily driver?

Thanks man... The color is stock Chev. white- what your are seeing is the reflection from the sun. I will be getting rid of the mirrors when ever I save enough to get it repainted. As far as the ride... NO it's not good for a DD; my fronts are rubbing on the top inside right now at the slightest bumps. If it was bagged... then it could be a good DD. Btw- the exhaust exits before the rear axle.

Thanks,
Anthony

boxrodz · 07-17-2007, 02:59 PM

I think your stance, drop, rake and overall the 'tuck job' is right on.

That's what I think.

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

... As far as the ride... NO it's not good for a DD; my fronts are rubbing on the top inside right now at the slightest bumps. If it was bagged... then it could be a good DD. ...

Maybe modding the inner fenders is next. Then bags...

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Originally Posted by wolfewerx

... The mirrors didn't bother me until Jeff mentioned it and then my eyes wouldn't leave them alone. LOL. ...

Here you go wolfewerx, POOF....

Malo83 · 07-17-2007, 03:14 PM

In a word...SLICK

yellowGT · 10-23-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Thanks man... The color is stock Chev. white- what your are seeing is the reflection from the sun. I will be getting rid of the mirrors when ever I save enough to get it repainted. As far as the ride... NO it's not good for a DD; my fronts are rubbing on the top inside right now at the slightest bumps. If it was bagged... then it could be a good DD. Btw- the exhaust exits before the rear axle.

Thanks,
Anthony

If its rubbing and you are willing to sell the wheel/tire package I will buy them from you.

Bishops Trucks · 07-17-2007, 08:22 AM

I like the stance. Sit's nice.

Jim85IROC · 07-17-2007, 09:08 AM

Great looking truck. About all I would change is the shields behind the wheels. I'd rather see drum brakes than a cover. I don't even mind the dumbo mirrors!

benoit454 · 07-17-2007, 11:29 AM

So how much drop do you have now then? Also what heaight tires are you running?

I think it looks great, but if you are hitting there's NO WAY I could ever go that low, we got some crappy roads.

I like it, I'm a fan of the dumbo mirrors, yet I love the sport mirriors also.

Paintjob? man it looks great I don't think it needs one. Then again I aint seeing it in person, they may be small issues you know of that we don't and I know what you mean there.

knightlife · 07-17-2007, 11:43 AM

shebe sessay...

Ric83 · 07-17-2007, 11:53 AM

Man, that looks sweet!!

boatpuller · 07-17-2007, 12:00 PM

man,you nailed it.........."perfect stance".........now what?

CLASSIC87' · 07-17-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

man,you nailed it.........."perfect stance".........now what?

Ummm.. not for sure yet- I gotta stop the front tires from rubbing first.

Thanks!
Anthony

**Captkaos** · 07-17-2007, 12:01 PM

Looks great!

Slonaker · 07-17-2007, 01:52 PM

I like it...including the Dumbo ear mirrors.

Slonaker

Malo83 · 07-17-2007, 02:08 PM

Now that's kick butt!!!

you got it Anthony. yeah ditch the elephant ears and go with the sport mirrors or even those small peep mirrors that mount on top of the doors??? are you gonna stick with the egg crate grill or update to a billet grill? she's looking good

John

CLASSIC87' · 07-17-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

Now that's kick butt!!!

you got it Anthony. yeah ditch the elephant ears and go with the sport mirrors or even those small peep mirrors that mount on top of the doors??? are you gonna stick with the egg crate grill or update to a billet grill? she's looking good

John

Thanks... I will be doing the sport mirrors when ever I get it painted... and I'm sticking to the stock grill- hense keeping the classic look.

Thanks,
Anthony

spoon · 02-15-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

man,you nailed it.........."perfect stance".........now what?

Ummm.. not for sure yet- I gotta stop the front tires from rubbing first.

Thanks!
Anthony

Well, how about getting some skinnier wheels for the front. With the right tires, you'd be able to escape from your rubbing problem. Hey, is there any way you can take some pictures from a good camera, instead of a cell phone? Thanks... NICE TRUCK!

-Justin

CLASSIC87' · 02-15-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spoon

Well, how about getting some skinnier wheels for the front. With the right tires, you'd be able to escape from your rubbing problem. Hey, is there any way you can take some pictures from a good camera, instead of a cell phone? Thanks... NICE TRUCK!

-Justin

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Originally Posted by GMBowtie79

are you still having clearance issues in the front? my 79 is 3/4" higher than yours and it hardly ever rubs. you might want to try a coil spacer should bring it up a 1/2"or so or go with a 2 1/2" spring. my front tires are 245-40-20 there 27" tall which would make it about the same as yours. just a suggestion.

The rubbing issues are pretty far in between now:
- I had an alignment done (tops of tires were pointed in after drop coil install)
- I also removed the factory bolts that held the jack in place on the inner fender...
- they still rub the inner fenders once in awhile during bumps/dips, but nothing major-IMO.

As far as new pics... I will get some when the sun comes out and it turns green around here!

Thanks guys,
Anthony

Mr Pops · 12-11-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Slonaker

I like it...including the Dumbo ear mirrors.

Slonaker

What he said!^ Looks awesome!

Rc 415 · 07-17-2007, 02:20 PM

If you do ditch the egg crate grill I'll buy it!

jkaylor68gmc · 07-17-2007, 03:30 PM

That thing is bad a**. I love that truck. That thing is so freakin awesome.

Dang got the truck editor drooling. Heck just change the mirrors and it should be perfect. Holycrap, don't change a thing.

C&C Chevy · 07-17-2007, 08:44 PM

Looking great Anthony! Love that truck!

07-17-2007, 07:35 AM	#1
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	More drop and Pics... whatch'a think? Hey guys, I spent the day dropping her yesterday... I still have somethings to work out; but this is what I have so far. The pic's are from my phone (so not the best of quality)... what's your thoughts? Thanks, Anthony Attached Images

07-17-2007, 07:36 AM	#2
c10hunting Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Plumas Lake,CA Posts: 50	Re: More drop and Pics... whatch'a think? Interested in selling ? That truck is awesome man. Last edited by c10hunting; 07-17-2007 at 07:36 AM.

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bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: More drop and Pics... whatch'a think? Other than replacing the dumbo mirrors with factory sport mirrors...I wouldn't change a damn thing!! Looks excellent, and I love the drop!! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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wolfewerx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: waterloo ontario Posts: 19	Re: More drop and Pics... whatch'a think? I like the color- kind of looks like Chryslers pearl in those pictures and the wheels really set it off. The mirrors didn't bother me until Jeff mentioned it and then my eyes wouldn't leave them alone. LOL. BTW- where is your exhaust exiting? Is the ride still good for a daily driver?

07-17-2007, 03:14 PM	#7
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: More drop and Pics... whatch'a think? In a word...SLICK

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Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: More drop and Pics... whatch'a think? Great looking truck. About all I would change is the shields behind the wheels. I'd rather see drum brakes than a cover. I don't even mind the dumbo mirrors! __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

07-17-2007, 11:29 AM	#11
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: More drop and Pics... whatch'a think? So how much drop do you have now then? Also what heaight tires are you running? I think it looks great, but if you are hitting there's NO WAY I could ever go that low, we got some crappy roads. I like it, I'm a fan of the dumbo mirrors, yet I love the sport mirriors also. Paintjob? man it looks great I don't think it needs one. Then again I aint seeing it in person, they may be small issues you know of that we don't and I know what you mean there. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

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07-17-2007, 02:08 PM	#18
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: More drop and Pics... whatch'a think? Now that's kick butt!!! you got it Anthony. yeah ditch the elephant ears and go with the sport mirrors or even those small peep mirrors that mount on top of the doors??? are you gonna stick with the egg crate grill or update to a billet grill? she's looking good John

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07-17-2007, 03:30 PM	#24
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: More drop and Pics... whatch'a think? That thing is bad a**. I love that truck. That thing is so freakin awesome. Dang got the truck editor drooling. Heck just change the mirrors and it should be perfect. Holycrap, don't change a thing. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

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