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LiveAnimals · 05-15-2009, 05:40 PM

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LiveAnimals · 05-15-2009, 05:41 PM

Stripped the bed

Get R Done

LiveAnimals · 05-15-2009, 05:43 PM

Lets Drop It

Front Done

LiveAnimals · 05-15-2009, 05:48 PM

Now the back

DJM 3" drop spindles
Western Chassis flip kit

LiveAnimals · 05-15-2009, 05:53 PM

So heres where she sits now, I am kinda unhappy with the stance. I dont know if I should make up for it with smaller tires up front (I need new tires anyways), or buy drop springs.

Let me know what you guys think

Next on the list is the roll pan install.

Driveway Dreams · 05-15-2009, 06:01 PM

more drop! Really though, looking good. I say more drop is never a bad thing unless your roads realy suck and you have to drive it everyday. Than more drop id still good, if you know how to drive for it.

**N2TRUX** · 05-15-2009, 06:49 PM

Dang that truck looks sweet. For now, I would get a slightly shorte tire up front.
And please put the trim back on...

**truckfan** · 05-15-2009, 07:09 PM

i'd say spring kit real quick. keep original color and trim (77 is yellow and cool). too many teals and flames out there. is that roll on liner. what brand?

impalamark · 05-15-2009, 09:16 PM

great looking truck I like the colors too
I am in the put the trim back on camp
and like the stance well enough

trim and wheels I think
Mark

bigblock73 · 05-15-2009, 09:24 PM

Cut 1/2 coil of the front springs and go from there. If you need more, don't do more than 1/2 coil at a time. 1 coil = approx 2' add'l drop. Price = free.

Right now you are at about a 3/5 or 3/6 drop...you need another inch or two out of the front.

Put the trim back on too, it looks soo nice with it.

Oldschool82 · 05-15-2009, 09:43 PM

First off, nice truck. I'd go with a little shorter tires on front and see what that looks like....and what in the world are you guys talking about...LOL. I like the smooth, no trim look myself. All mine will be gone when I am done with mine.

flamingbig10 · 05-16-2009, 02:16 AM

nice truck for the trim I would keep it on solid colors and factory style 2 tones the trim looks really good especially on 73-80s , unless if its going to have custom graphics, if my truck didn't have flames it would have all of the trim

ChaseDale3and8 · 05-16-2009, 08:09 AM

Nice truck! Wish that mine was that clean and rust free! ...Joe

LiveAnimals · 05-16-2009, 11:13 AM

Thanks for all the replys

I'm going to look at some 8" rallys today and maybe some new tires, hopefully that will help a little bit. If not, more drop

scotts62 · 05-16-2009, 11:28 AM

Nice! I like the stance how it is now.

LiveAnimals · 05-21-2009, 08:17 PM

Got new meat on the rallys

275/60R15 - Rear
255/60R15 - Front

Going to be taking the front down another inch or two pretty soon

LiveAnimals · 05-21-2009, 08:19 PM

Oh yeah, I am looking at replacing the trim, maybe.

tvblazer78 · 05-22-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveAnimals

Oh yeah, I am looking at replacing the trim, maybe.

I think that would make it if you did that!

LiveAnimals · 06-06-2009, 09:08 PM

CL $50

silvereagle07 · 06-07-2009, 12:53 PM

Great looking truck. Needs a little more drop in the front. Nice find on the bumper.

menace121978 · 06-07-2009, 08:12 PM

looking good neighbor!

LiveAnimals · 06-07-2009, 09:14 PM

Thanks guys, its getting there. Just need to round up the trim and lower the front some more, then I can tear into the heart of the beast.

79gmcc15 · 06-08-2009, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckfan

i'd say spring kit real quick. keep original color and trim (77 is yellow and cool). too many teals and flames out there. is that roll on liner. what brand?

Come on, spill the beans!

LiveAnimals · 06-08-2009, 07:55 PM

I just took it down to the metal and primed it, soon I will get it lined or use the duplicolor rattle can bed liner for temp.

79gmcc15 · 06-09-2009, 01:20 AM

oh, you know what? the rain gives it a textured look like a bed liner. that looks great! what way did you do it? chemically or manually? lol

05-15-2009, 05:40 PM	#1
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05-15-2009, 05:41 PM	#2
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- Stripped the bed Get R Done __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

05-15-2009, 05:43 PM	#3
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- Lets Drop It Front Done __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

05-15-2009, 05:48 PM	#4
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- Now the back DJM 3" drop spindles Western Chassis flip kit __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

05-15-2009, 05:53 PM	#5
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- So heres where she sits now, I am kinda unhappy with the stance. I dont know if I should make up for it with smaller tires up front (I need new tires anyways), or buy drop springs. Let me know what you guys think Next on the list is the roll pan install. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

05-15-2009, 06:01 PM	#6
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- more drop! Really though, looking good. I say more drop is never a bad thing unless your roads realy suck and you have to drive it everyday. Than more drop id still good, if you know how to drive for it. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 05-15-2009 at 06:02 PM.

05-15-2009, 06:49 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- Dang that truck looks sweet. For now, I would get a slightly shorte tire up front. And please put the trim back on... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-15-2009, 07:09 PM	#8
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- i'd say spring kit real quick. keep original color and trim (77 is yellow and cool). too many teals and flames out there. is that roll on liner. what brand? Last edited by truckfan; 05-15-2009 at 07:10 PM.

05-15-2009, 09:16 PM	#9
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- great looking truck I like the colors too I am in the put the trim back on camp and like the stance well enough trim and wheels I think Mark __________________ the avatar was my 62 I owned for 27 years 84 chevy short short bed black 84 gmc long bed copper/ buckskin 88 chevy k5 blazer white Life's short make the most of it Mark aka impalmark

05-15-2009, 09:24 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- Cut 1/2 coil of the front springs and go from there. If you need more, don't do more than 1/2 coil at a time. 1 coil = approx 2' add'l drop. Price = free. Right now you are at about a 3/5 or 3/6 drop...you need another inch or two out of the front. Put the trim back on too, it looks soo nice with it. __________________ 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

05-15-2009, 09:43 PM	#11
Oldschool82 Balls to the wall! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shreveport Louisiana Posts: 231	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- First off, nice truck. I'd go with a little shorter tires on front and see what that looks like....and what in the world are you guys talking about...LOL. I like the smooth, no trim look myself. All mine will be gone when I am done with mine.

05-16-2009, 02:16 AM	#12
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- nice truck for the trim I would keep it on solid colors and factory style 2 tones the trim looks really good especially on 73-80s , unless if its going to have custom graphics, if my truck didn't have flames it would have all of the trim __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-16-2009, 08:09 AM	#13
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05-16-2009, 11:13 AM	#14
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- Thanks for all the replys I'm going to look at some 8" rallys today and maybe some new tires, hopefully that will help a little bit. If not, more drop __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

05-16-2009, 11:28 AM	#15
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05-21-2009, 08:17 PM	#16
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- Got new meat on the rallys 275/60R15 - Rear 255/60R15 - Front Going to be taking the front down another inch or two pretty soon __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

05-21-2009, 08:19 PM	#17
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- Oh yeah, I am looking at replacing the trim, maybe. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

06-06-2009, 09:08 PM	#19
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- CL $50 __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

06-07-2009, 12:53 PM	#20
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06-07-2009, 09:14 PM	#22
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- Thanks guys, its getting there. Just need to round up the trim and lower the front some more, then I can tear into the heart of the beast. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

06-08-2009, 07:55 PM	#24
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- I just took it down to the metal and primed it, soon I will get it lined or use the duplicolor rattle can bed liner for temp. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

06-09-2009, 01:20 AM	#25
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: LIVEAnimals -< Build Thread >- oh, you know what? the rain gives it a textured look like a bed liner. that looks great! what way did you do it? chemically or manually? lol __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

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