"Chalky White" 71 stepper - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GAc10boy** · 02-27-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Man, I'm digging the new wheels.

Thanks! I think they'll look great with a little rake and the patina.

biohazardbill · 02-27-2014, 11:25 AM

It was a late one......

This morning out in the woods of suburbia....

Oh lookie what I found in the shed....

looking forward to getting this motor out to transplant in the 67...

aggie91 · 02-27-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

As promised, here's a pic of the wheels/tires. With Bill coming to pick him up, Chalky will be looking a little bit different in a few days.

Wheels look great, what size tires did you go with?

**GAc10boy** · 02-27-2014, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by biohazardbill

It was a late one......

This morning out in the woods of suburbia....

Oh lookie what I found in the shed....

looking forward to getting this motor out to transplant in the 67...

Pics are awesome, Bill! Thanks for digging up the tailgate.

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Wheels look great, what size tires did you go with?

Thanks! 255/40/20s on front, 265/40/22s on rear. Toyo Proxes.

aggie91 · 02-27-2014, 12:01 PM

Great combo, that is the same front I used on my Son's truck.

**GAc10boy** · 02-27-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Great combo, that is the same front I used on my Son's truck.

I love your son's truck! Can't beat a square body stepper.

biohazardbill · 03-02-2014, 09:59 PM

You take one truck:

You add in parts purchased

Plus some goodies I had around the house and this is what you end up with:

It dropped it 1.5 inches in the front and about 1/2 inch in the rear.

flashed · 03-02-2014, 10:25 PM

WOW ,that looks good ,I have been missing Chalky White updates ,worth the wait though.

sduckworth13 · 03-02-2014, 10:34 PM

The wheels look great!

**GAc10boy** · 03-02-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by biohazardbill

You take one truck:

You add in parts purchased

Plus some goodies I had around the house and this is what you end up with:

It dropped it 1.5 inches in the front and about 1/2 inch in the rear.

Glad to finally have him back home - albeit without a motor.

Thanks for all the hard work, Bill. You work super fast!

We're gonna throw another 2" all the way around likely. Right now it has 3" spindles and 2" blocks. I think a few more inches will really set it off.

**GAc10boy** · 03-02-2014, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

WOW ,that looks good ,I have been missing Chalky White updates ,worth the wait though.

Thank you, sir! It was definitely worth the wait. Bill is so great to work with!

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

The wheels look great!

Thanks much! Thinking a few more inches around will really make a huge difference. Super pleased with how the tailgate and bumper turned out as well. Much more cohesive!

biohazardbill · 03-02-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Thanks much! Thinking a few more inches around will really make a huge difference.

If you go too much you will probably have to notch the rear.

**GAc10boy** · 03-02-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by biohazardbill

If you go too much you will probably have to notch the rear.

Boooo!!

chuckmc8 · 03-03-2014, 08:28 AM

Looks nice Robbie! You arent getting a true look at the front w/o the weight of the eng/trans. That will prolly drop it 2" itself

biohazardbill · 03-03-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckmc8

Looks nice Robbie! You arent getting a true look at the front w/o the weight of the eng/trans. That will prolly drop it 2" itself

That pic is prior to motor removal.

**GAc10boy** · 03-03-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckmc8

Looks nice Robbie! You arent getting a true look at the front w/o the weight of the eng/trans. That will prolly drop it 2" itself

Yeah, that pic was prior to motor/trans removal. It looks like it has a lift kit on the front now. Haha!

Either way, I'm super pleased and can always throw some springs on there. Bill put in new Moog upper/lower ball joints, new bearings and seals and larger u-bolts on the control arms as well. This is all great progress!

aggie91 · 03-03-2014, 10:46 AM

Those simple changes really made a difference in old Chalky. I agree with you, an extra couple of inches all around will be just right.

When does the new motor/trans go in?

**GAc10boy** · 03-03-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Those simple changes really made a difference in old Chalky. I agree with you, an extra couple of inches all around will be just right.

When does the new motor/trans go in?

Thanks. Totally agree! Good question on the motor and tranny. I haven't decided if I want to go carb'd or run the fuel injection, comp/harness, etc. I know the arguments for the latter but there's something cool about a carb'd LS to me. If I go carb'd I'll likely go with a 200-4r.

Ran across a stellar deal on an '07 5.3 short block (minus heads and intake) which could push me toward carb route. Not sure I'm going to be able to pass on the deal and it would be fun for me and my dad to build the motor. We'll see!

aggie91 · 03-03-2014, 11:16 AM

I understand about the "deal" you can't pass up. That is the same reason we put the LS in my son's truck. I got the complete running 2000 GMC truck for $800...By the time I parted out what I did not need/want, I had $400 out of my pocket with a goo 5.3, rebuilt 4l60e and a few other good parts to use.

**GAc10boy** · 03-03-2014, 11:18 AM

Here's a pic of Bill bringing him home. As you can see the front doesn't even look like it has any drop due to no motor/tranny and the extra weight (old tires/tranny) in bed. The back sits about where I'd like it to ultimately with the extra weight. Also, you can really see the overall effect of the bumper and gate here. Made a huge difference!

I know I've said it a lot already, but I can't thank Bill (biohazardbill) enough for his work on the truck. Really moved the ball forward on Chalky. I'm constantly amazed at the support and advice and even wrench turning that I've received from board members here. Just a killer truck community on this forum!

**GAc10boy** · 03-03-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I understand about the "deal" you can't pass up. That is the same reason we put the LS in my son's truck. I got the complete running 2000 GMC truck for $800...By the time I parted out what I did not need/want, I had $400 out of my pocket with a goo 5.3, rebuilt 4l60e and a few other good parts to use.

Now that really was a deal!

Russ.W. · 03-03-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

That's a good looking trailer there. Any info on it?

lowlyfec10 · 03-03-2014, 07:20 PM

looking fwd to more updates and a meet up!

biohazardbill · 03-03-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ.W.

That's a good looking trailer there. Any info on it?

Big Tex 70CH 20' with dovetail

Russ.W. · 03-03-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by biohazardbill

Big Tex 70CH 20' with dovetail

Cheers.

02-27-2014, 11:25 AM	#127
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: "Chalky White" 71 stepper It was a late one...... This morning out in the woods of suburbia.... Oh lookie what I found in the shed.... looking forward to getting this motor out to transplant in the 67...

02-27-2014, 12:01 PM	#130
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: "Chalky White" 71 stepper Great combo, that is the same front I used on my Son's truck. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-02-2014, 09:59 PM	#132
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: "Chalky White" 71 stepper You take one truck: You add in parts purchased Plus some goodies I had around the house and this is what you end up with: It dropped it 1.5 inches in the front and about 1/2 inch in the rear.

03-02-2014, 10:25 PM	#133
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: "Chalky White" 71 stepper WOW ,that looks good ,I have been missing Chalky White updates ,worth the wait though.

03-02-2014, 10:34 PM	#134
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: "Chalky White" 71 stepper The wheels look great! __________________ Scott

03-03-2014, 08:28 AM	#139
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: "Chalky White" 71 stepper Looks nice Robbie! You arent getting a true look at the front w/o the weight of the eng/trans. That will prolly drop it 2" itself __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

03-03-2014, 10:46 AM	#142
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: "Chalky White" 71 stepper Those simple changes really made a difference in old Chalky. I agree with you, an extra couple of inches all around will be just right. When does the new motor/trans go in? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-03-2014, 11:16 AM	#144
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: "Chalky White" 71 stepper I understand about the "deal" you can't pass up. That is the same reason we put the LS in my son's truck. I got the complete running 2000 GMC truck for $800...By the time I parted out what I did not need/want, I had $400 out of my pocket with a goo 5.3, rebuilt 4l60e and a few other good parts to use. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-03-2014, 11:18 AM	#145
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: "Chalky White" 71 stepper Here's a pic of Bill bringing him home. As you can see the front doesn't even look like it has any drop due to no motor/tranny and the extra weight (old tires/tranny) in bed. The back sits about where I'd like it to ultimately with the extra weight. Also, you can really see the overall effect of the bumper and gate here. Made a huge difference! I know I've said it a lot already, but I can't thank Bill (biohazardbill) enough for his work on the truck. Really moved the ball forward on Chalky. I'm constantly amazed at the support and advice and even wrench turning that I've received from board members here. Just a killer truck community on this forum! __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

03-03-2014, 07:20 PM	#148
lowlyfec10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 314	Re: "Chalky White" 71 stepper looking fwd to more updates and a meet up!



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