Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TXPinstriper · 01-27-2012, 12:08 AM

I have been lurking the website for some time and finally decided to jump in.Man there are so many talented folks here and a wealth of knowledge. Picked up a nice little stocker truck that a buddy of mine was ready to say goodbye to and I was more than happy to get my hands on it. Anyway I found some minor issues that have to be delt with so here we go. The truck has been painted now for about two years and I found some areas on the cab that needed attention as you will see in the photos.

TXPinstriper · 01-27-2012, 12:13 AM

As you can see there is some cracking of the paint on the corner of the cab to be able to repair this we are taking the bed off. Oh and the UPS guy stopped by with a couple of boxes while we have the bed off we are static lowering 4.5/6

TXPinstriper · 01-27-2012, 12:16 AM

Removing the bed and setting it aside next up fix the cracked paint....

**thelonerife** · 01-27-2012, 01:47 AM

Very nice truck!

CG · 01-27-2012, 02:05 AM

Cool project ... You are a brave man laying under the truck with just a floor jack.

TXPinstriper · 01-27-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

Very nice truck!

Thank you ....

Jack stands are there just can't see them there on the trailing arms..
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**lolife99** · 01-27-2012, 08:44 AM

Beautiful truck!

TXPinstriper · 01-27-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Beautiful truck!

Thanks.....Cleaning up a bit on the bed while it is off the truck

72BlckButy · 01-28-2012, 12:21 AM

Beautiful truck!

And let me tell you... you will love the 4.5/6" ECE drop. I love it on mine and haven't thought twice about my decision.

Keep the pics coming.

TXPinstriper · 01-28-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Beautiful truck!

And let me tell you... you will love the 4.5/6" ECE drop. I love it on mine and haven't thought twice about my decision.

Keep the pics coming.

Thanks for the comments.....Yes you gotta love how easy the manufactures make it nowadays to lower a truck.....I ordered wheels today I went with Billet Specialties and Toyos can't wait to get em in.

Now today on a search and destroy mission we found a small area with some orange so we are investigating a little further to see how far it goes I will keep you posted on the progress.....

72BlckButy · 01-28-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TXPinstriper

Thanks for the comments.....Yes you gotta love how easy the manufactures make it nowadays to lower a truck.....I ordered wheels today I went with Billet Specialties and Toyos can't wait to get em in.

Oh really.... any hints?

TXPinstriper · 01-28-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Oh really.... any hints?

Billet Specialties SLG 02's 20x8.5+BS 5.25 front W/ Toyo 255/40....20x10+5.50 BS rears with Toyo 295/40

LakeAnna · 01-28-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TXPinstriper

Thanks for the comments.....Yes you gotta love how easy the manufactures make it nowadays to lower a truck.....I ordered wheels today I went with Billet Specialties and Toyos can't wait to get em in.

Now today on a search and destroy mission we found a small area with some orange so we are investigating a little further to see how far it goes I will keep you posted on the progress.....

What a nice looking truck! Post up how the lowing goes... I have the same kit laying in the floor for my build. Looking a that pic make me cringe... I've been working on rust and almost have it nailed after two weeks of blasting and welding grinding fussing...

TXPinstriper · 01-28-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeAnna

What a nice looking truck! Post up how the lowing goes... I have the same kit laying in the floor for my build. Looking a that pic make me cringe... I've been working on rust and almost have it nailed after two weeks of blasting and welding grinding fussing...

Thanks trust me Im counting the days till I get the wheels .....I am going to do a step by step with photos of the lowering it may be helpful for someone who's never done it before. I plan on doing it while I have the bed off much easier on my old back !

LakeAnna · 01-28-2012, 09:55 PM

Cool, I have mine down to just the rolling frame so I planned to do the springs and shocks then... I have never done one before so been looking on here and trying to find someone to help me locally. My father if his health was better could handle it but that just isn't possible.

Got the seam sealer deal done. Thanks though.

TXPinstriper · 01-31-2012, 10:18 AM

Fixed the damaged area...........next up paint.......then on to lowering....

TXPinstriper · 01-31-2012, 11:50 PM

Minor distraction today my Brother showed up with his LM rig........

TXPinstriper · 02-02-2012, 06:03 PM

Update....while I have my bed off I am replacing the bed bolts......

LakeAnna · 02-02-2012, 06:16 PM

Where did you get those from??? I will be needing some within a year maybe

TXPinstriper · 02-02-2012, 06:18 PM

Totallystainless the have a book you can order them thru....

LEX · 02-02-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TXPinstriper

I am going to do a step by step with photos of the lowering it may be helpful for someone who's never done it before.

Thanks!

Looks like you're off to a great start!
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TXPinstriper · 02-02-2012, 08:54 PM

Hopefully I can get this thing rolling when the wheels get here gonna try to set aside some time this weekend to slam it.......

**CC69Rat** · 02-02-2012, 09:02 PM

You won't regret the Billet Specialties !

TXPinstriper · 02-03-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

You won't regret the Billet Specialties !

No doubt ...... can't wait counting the days....

ilovnos · 02-03-2012, 11:18 AM

Can't wait to see how the wheels fit. I've got 18x8 and 20x10 Boss 338's waiting to put tires on. I'm going with 255/55's up front, and 305/50's out back. I learned my lesson with low profile tires in Louisiana--might as well just ride on the rims, lol.

01-27-2012, 12:08 AM	#1
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) I have been lurking the website for some time and finally decided to jump in.Man there are so many talented folks here and a wealth of knowledge. Picked up a nice little stocker truck that a buddy of mine was ready to say goodbye to and I was more than happy to get my hands on it. Anyway I found some minor issues that have to be delt with so here we go. The truck has been painted now for about two years and I found some areas on the cab that needed attention as you will see in the photos. Attached Images

01-27-2012, 12:13 AM	#2
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) As you can see there is some cracking of the paint on the corner of the cab to be able to repair this we are taking the bed off. Oh and the UPS guy stopped by with a couple of boxes while we have the bed off we are static lowering 4.5/6 Attached Images

01-27-2012, 12:16 AM	#3
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Removing the bed and setting it aside next up fix the cracked paint.... Attached Images

01-27-2012, 01:47 AM	#4
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Very nice truck! __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

01-27-2012, 02:05 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,787	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Cool project ... You are a brave man laying under the truck with just a floor jack. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-27-2012, 08:44 AM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Beautiful truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-28-2012, 12:21 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Beautiful truck! And let me tell you... you will love the 4.5/6" ECE drop. I love it on mine and haven't thought twice about my decision. Keep the pics coming. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-28-2012, 09:55 PM	#15
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Cool, I have mine down to just the rolling frame so I planned to do the springs and shocks then... I have never done one before so been looking on here and trying to find someone to help me locally. My father if his health was better could handle it but that just isn't possible. Got the seam sealer deal done. Thanks though. __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

01-31-2012, 10:18 AM	#16
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Fixed the damaged area...........next up paint.......then on to lowering.... Attached Images __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

01-31-2012, 11:50 PM	#17
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Minor distraction today my Brother showed up with his LM rig........ Attached Images __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

02-02-2012, 06:03 PM	#18
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Update....while I have my bed off I am replacing the bed bolts...... Attached Images __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

02-02-2012, 06:16 PM	#19
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Where did you get those from??? I will be needing some within a year maybe __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

02-02-2012, 06:18 PM	#20
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Totallystainless the have a book you can order them thru.... __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

02-02-2012, 08:54 PM	#22
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Hopefully I can get this thing rolling when the wheels get here gonna try to set aside some time this weekend to slam it....... __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

02-02-2012, 09:02 PM	#23
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) You won't regret the Billet Specialties ! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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02-03-2012, 11:18 AM	#25
ilovnos Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Slidell,LA Posts: 59	Re: Stocker to Rocker (touch up build) Can't wait to see how the wheels fit. I've got 18x8 and 20x10 Boss 338's waiting to put tires on. I'm going with 255/55's up front, and 305/50's out back. I learned my lesson with low profile tires in Louisiana--might as well just ride on the rims, lol. __________________ 68 Chevy SWB Stepside--under construction--now Fleetside w/18's & 20's--getting ready for 350 TPI motor w/700r4 67 Camaro--17x8's and 19x12's--C5 & Airride Technologies susp. (not finished) 09 Tahoe--lowered w/20's Superformance Cobra--347 stroker w/Weber injection--polished 17's--SOLD 08 Scion Xb w/ground effects and 19's (son's car)

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