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CG · 03-22-2009, 01:50 PM

To me it looks just like a donk with giant snow tires. BUT... thats just my take

. Build and drive what you love, dont be in the car hobby to please others.

If I saw it at a show I would sure check it out. You can learn a lot from every car and truck you look at.

Some things do "grow" on ya...for me the larger rims (up to 20 in) on our style trucks lowered down look pretty good. I didnt care for it at first.

Overall though I like some sidewall.

BrokeandDreaming · 03-22-2009, 05:56 PM

Haha....This is a west coast truck!!! Out here we run JEEPS for 4 wheeling and our trucks are 4x4 to get our boat up the luanch ramp and out toy hauler out of the dunes! You people on the East coast just don't understand! Haha...all fun and jokes.

killer71 · 03-22-2009, 06:54 PM

to each his own, but i like it!!!

**clay68c10** · 03-22-2009, 07:25 PM

I want to see it slinging mud all over that shine!

magsnubby · 03-22-2009, 09:50 PM

That's one cool mall crawler. I'd roll it just like it is.

I'm not really a big wheel person, but on a lifted rig running something like 38's or 40's they work pretty well.

True, if it's a rock rig, you need the sidewall. But i'm bettin' that truck ain't never gonna see any rocks.

**Tom Vogel** · 03-22-2009, 10:55 PM

OK.... here goes.

I can almost gaurantee that the guys who love those rims are all under 35....right?
I am old.... I dont have the physical strength and endurance I once had. The good side to being old is that you learn some things.
One thing Ive seen over the years is that fads are just that. (graphics, pro-street, southwest colors...) You can tell when the truck or car was built when you build it baseed on the current 'thing'.
To me, if its going to be cool... it has to function. (Go...Turn...Stop...Handle......crawl over rocks or out of mud)

Actually, its a good looking truck. But youd have to prove to me that those rims and tires are going to do something besides sparkle.

Now...Flame Away!

blakeaz33 · 03-22-2009, 11:32 PM

I like it - looks well done to me. Most of the critical remarks seem to be on the wheel tire ratio - I like these trucks, lifted or slammed - but for me there is side wall ratio to wheel diameter for my preference - I like 20's on lowered trucks but not the rubber band look - but I've also never cared much for the look of a 44" on a 15" rim - I appreciate the look of the larger diameter wheel lifted options now.

72chevyk10 · 03-22-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

That`s a nice truck.
I`m not hatin` the large frail looking rims with less sidewall look.It`s just that it makes no sense on a 4wd.It takes away from the added function added by 4wd.Also,for looks,it takes the classic right out of the picture and doesn`t look as muscular.On a 4wd it`s about the rubber and the wheel is just something to mount the tire on.On the street it`s about the wheels.There`s nice looking wheels for these trucks.But,playin`silly games with wheel diameters has no place off the street.Of course a show 4wd is a street truck more than an offroad one.But,even for looks I like to see what would enhance function in nice form on a 4wd.It doesn`t have anything to do with "schools",unless it`s 2wd school vs 4wd school.There are new style rims made in proper diameters for off road to suit everyone`s taste.Guys that like big rims and air bags don`t like the even larger rim donk cars for various reasons.Both styles are new school and street.I think the difference here is street vs offroad.Some street style just doesn`t carry over for offroad where a level of function is key,for actual use or looks.

i agree 100%. less wheel more tire on 4wd imo

Bull72 · 01-08-2011, 05:01 AM

This truck is freaking sweet, I wouldn't change a thing. Although I would never buy 20+ wheels on my truck unless it was lifted to the sky and had some 38+ tires or something like that.

Back to this black truck, it is freaking awesome inside interior, engine, suspension, chrome and on black... wouldn't change ANYTHING!

71sierragrande · 01-08-2011, 05:24 AM

Incredible truck, not my style for wheels, but you could just change 'em. I like all of it, especially the interior. Black is beautiful.

big_al_71 · 01-08-2011, 11:43 AM

awesome!!! 100%

**leddzepp** · 01-08-2011, 11:59 AM

Another thread from the dead.

RCbowtie69 · 01-08-2011, 12:16 PM

cool!!!

**bignbad** · 01-08-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay68c10

I want to see it slinging mud all over that shine!

x2

**special-K** · 01-08-2011, 04:53 PM

Like the title says,it's a show truck. It's a nice 4wd street machine.

03-22-2009, 01:50 PM	#26
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck To me it looks just like a donk with giant snow tires. BUT... thats just my take . Build and drive what you love, dont be in the car hobby to please others. If I saw it at a show I would sure check it out. You can learn a lot from every car and truck you look at. Some things do "grow" on ya...for me the larger rims (up to 20 in) on our style trucks lowered down look pretty good. I didnt care for it at first. Overall though I like some sidewall. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291 Last edited by CG; 03-22-2009 at 01:51 PM.

03-22-2009, 05:56 PM	#27
BrokeandDreaming Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ Posts: 14	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck Haha....This is a west coast truck!!! Out here we run JEEPS for 4 wheeling and our trucks are 4x4 to get our boat up the luanch ramp and out toy hauler out of the dunes! You people on the East coast just don't understand! Haha...all fun and jokes.

03-22-2009, 06:54 PM	#28
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck to each his own, but i like it!!! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

03-22-2009, 07:25 PM	#29
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,883	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck I want to see it slinging mud all over that shine! __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

03-22-2009, 09:50 PM	#30
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck That's one cool mall crawler. I'd roll it just like it is. I'm not really a big wheel person, but on a lifted rig running something like 38's or 40's they work pretty well. True, if it's a rock rig, you need the sidewall. But i'm bettin' that truck ain't never gonna see any rocks.

03-22-2009, 10:55 PM	#31
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck OK.... here goes. I can almost gaurantee that the guys who love those rims are all under 35....right? I am old.... I dont have the physical strength and endurance I once had. The good side to being old is that you learn some things. One thing Ive seen over the years is that fads are just that. (graphics, pro-street, southwest colors...) You can tell when the truck or car was built when you build it baseed on the current 'thing'. To me, if its going to be cool... it has to function. (Go...Turn...Stop...Handle......crawl over rocks or out of mud) Actually, its a good looking truck. But youd have to prove to me that those rims and tires are going to do something besides sparkle. Now...Flame Away!

03-22-2009, 11:32 PM	#32
blakeaz33 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 152	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck I like it - looks well done to me. Most of the critical remarks seem to be on the wheel tire ratio - I like these trucks, lifted or slammed - but for me there is side wall ratio to wheel diameter for my preference - I like 20's on lowered trucks but not the rubber band look - but I've also never cared much for the look of a 44" on a 15" rim - I appreciate the look of the larger diameter wheel lifted options now.

01-08-2011, 05:01 AM	#34
Bull72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 209	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck This truck is freaking sweet, I wouldn't change a thing. Although I would never buy 20+ wheels on my truck unless it was lifted to the sky and had some 38+ tires or something like that. Back to this black truck, it is freaking awesome inside interior, engine, suspension, chrome and on black... wouldn't change ANYTHING! __________________ Thank you god for all your blessings! My mini build (I had a great starting point) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440743

01-08-2011, 05:24 AM	#35
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck Incredible truck, not my style for wheels, but you could just change 'em. I like all of it, especially the interior. Black is beautiful. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

01-08-2011, 11:43 AM	#36
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck awesome!!! 100% __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-08-2011, 11:59 AM	#37
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,979	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck Another thread from the dead. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man Last edited by leddzepp; 01-08-2011 at 11:59 AM.

01-08-2011, 12:16 PM	#38
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck cool!!!

01-08-2011, 04:53 PM	#40
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Lifted 1972 Chevy K10 show truck Like the title says,it's a show truck. It's a nice 4wd street machine. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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