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Old 09-22-2018, 08:20 AM   #3026
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Re: 1969 Short Wide

I like any full size blazer. I’m building a 72 k5 for my wife (I haven’t posted about it yet). I have a ton of memories from my childhood in blazers and I think they are way to fun! Nice snag.
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Old 09-23-2018, 07:13 PM   #3027
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I like any full size blazer. I’m building a 72 k5 for my wife (I haven’t posted about it yet). I have a ton of memories from my childhood in blazers and I think they are way to fun! Nice snag.
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Old 09-24-2018, 08:05 AM   #3028
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Very nice!
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Old 09-29-2018, 03:38 PM   #3029
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Looks like a great addition.

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Old 10-01-2018, 07:18 AM   #3030
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Old 10-01-2018, 07:33 AM   #3031
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I picked up another addition for the shop. This puppy makes changing oil a breeze!
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Old 10-02-2018, 08:11 AM   #3032
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Wish I had room in my shop for one of those. With all the bodywork, we'd be tripping over it, so I passed. I came thaaaaaaaat close, though!
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Old 10-02-2018, 09:05 AM   #3033
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So jealous. I need one of these in my life
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Old 10-03-2018, 07:31 AM   #3034
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Wish I had room in my shop for one of those. With all the bodywork, we'd be tripping over it, so I passed. I came thaaaaaaaat close, though!
I completely understand. This would never have worked in my old 30x30 shop. But since I added on, I actually planned on one bay being dedicated to it. We do still have the trip hazard there though...

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You do indeed Chris. We have our first engine swap coming in a truck. I think it will make the bottom side so much easier.
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Old 10-03-2018, 11:05 AM   #3035
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Sweet Blazer! I worked in a Chevy dealership when those were new & liked them a bunch way back then...I would still welcome one to the small collection
Liking the new tire & wheel combo and the hoist, too!
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Old 10-03-2018, 05:06 PM   #3036
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Sweet Blazer! I worked in a Chevy dealership when those were new & liked them a bunch way back then...I would still welcome one to the small collection
Liking the new tire & wheel combo and the hoist, too!
Thanks. I watched craigslist for about 2 years till I found a deal that worked for me. It was still in service before I bought it too. It is used and older but I'm very happy with the addition to the shop. Rotary is one of the best commercial lifts on the market too.
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Old 10-25-2018, 08:09 AM   #3037
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Hanging out with some C/10 buddies last weekend.
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Old 10-25-2018, 08:18 AM   #3038
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I'll bet that driveway got a bunch of double takes from passers by ! Probably a few visits as well.
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Old 10-25-2018, 10:11 AM   #3039
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Love that green stepside!
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Old 10-25-2018, 10:52 AM   #3040
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Nice collection. I would have stopped, for sure!

Winter wheels installed?
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Old 10-29-2018, 08:19 AM   #3041
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I'll bet that driveway got a bunch of double takes from passers by ! Probably a few visits as well.
Yeah, we had a ton of folks beeping and stopping.

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Thanks, the wheels are temporary until I find some 18" rims that I like.
I didn't like the way low profile tires rode.
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Old 10-29-2018, 12:28 PM   #3042
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Have you looked at wheel vintiques, Detroit steel, or better yet, circle racing billet steelies? I think they would look killer on your truck in 18”, black or graphite, with a nice deep dish, dog dish hubcaps, and trim rings.

Edit: there’s also 18” versions of your current rally style from Detroit and US Mags.

Gotta say, I like your current setup better than the speedways. They just didn’t fit the style of your truck, IMO.
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Old 10-29-2018, 03:01 PM   #3043
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Cool picture!
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Old 10-31-2018, 09:30 AM   #3044
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Have you looked at wheel vintiques, Detroit steel, or better yet, circle racing billet steelies? I think they would look killer on your truck in 18”, black or graphite, with a nice deep dish, dog dish hubcaps, and trim rings.

Edit: there’s also 18” versions of your current rally style from Detroit and US Mags.

Gotta say, I like your current setup better than the speedways. They just didn’t fit the style of your truck, IMO.
I haven't looked at any of these you have described. I have leaned toward an old school Torq Thrust II for a long time. I'm in no hurry on the 18" wheels, honestly.
I would like to find some stock 15" steelies and caps in the meantime.

Don't sweat the speedway comment, I think they looked okay, just hated the rough jarring ride. They are more suited for a more modified truck in my opinion too. I think GM got the look perfect on these trucks in 1969. It's pretty hard to beat.
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Old 05-23-2020, 11:58 AM   #3045
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Mike,

I know it has been a long time since anyone posted here but read the entire post and love the truck. Just wondering after time has passed how is the raptor coating holding up? Any more updates on the truck as well?

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I know it has been a long time since anyone posted here but read the entire post and love the truck. Just wondering after time has passed how is the raptor coating holding up? Any more updates on the truck as well?

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Chip,
Sorry for the delay in responding. The Raptor has held up well. I don’t haul firewood or anything other than an ice chest, spare tire and lawn chairs in the bed... my truck spend 99.5 % of the time in the garage. So the Raptor doesn’t see much sun time. I have put around 8200 miles on it since 2014. I drive it for for dinner a one legged burn out then put it back to bed. It’s fun to drive but a suspension upgrade is needed before I’ll drive it more regular. The lower control arms drag when I hit big dips or bumps in the road. It’s annoying..
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Old 05-25-2020, 12:41 PM   #3047
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Sorry for the delay in responding. The Raptor has held up well. I don’t haul firewood or anything other than an ice chest, spare tire and lawn chairs in the bed... my truck spend 99.5 % of the time in the garage. So the Raptor doesn’t see much sun time. I have put around 8200 miles on it since 2014. I drive it for for dinner a one legged burn out then put it back to bed. It’s fun to drive but a suspension upgrade is needed before I’ll drive it more regular. The lower control arms drag when I hit big dips or bumps in the road. It’s annoying..
Where is the arm making contact?
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The lower control arms drag when I hit big dips or bumps in the road. It’s annoying..[/QUOTE]

gotta love these OK roads!!!IIRC aren't you 4 in static drop in the front or did I miss more drop somewhere?
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Old 05-26-2020, 04:16 PM   #3049
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Where is the arm making contact?
The bottom and leading edge scrape. If you look at the lower control arms they are loaded with road rash. Possibly making contact with the cross member as well on a really big dip...

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The lower control arms drag when I hit big dips or bumps in the road. It’s annoying..
gotta love these OK roads!!!IIRC aren't you 4 in static drop in the front or did I miss more drop somewhere?[/QUOTE]
I believe I'm up to 5" now 2" drop spindles and 3" lowering springs. I'm ready to raise it up a little in the front.
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Your truck looks REALLY LOW in the front.
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