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bigjimzlll · 04-10-2003, 07:32 PM

Just got it back..its a str 3" front and back drop...sure seamed to level it out. I was looking for a tad more rake...oh well

bigjimzlll · 04-10-2003, 07:34 PM

this is the B4

bigjimzlll · 04-10-2003, 07:36 PM

another

Slammed67 · 04-10-2003, 08:13 PM

Ahhhhhh........ much better

crazy longhorn · 04-10-2003, 08:17 PM

thats set about what you want with the auto trans Jim. I like that cali rake also, but you will get better bite with a more level stance. Looks good......crazyL

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-10-2003, 08:44 PM

I like It. Looks good Jim

**Palf70Step** · 04-10-2003, 08:54 PM

Looks good Jim.

Project1970 · 04-10-2003, 09:10 PM

I like it...strangely, I think mine has more rake despite the fact that it has 2.5" front and 4" rear? How big are those rears?

low 84 · 04-10-2003, 09:15 PM

your front tires look pretty tall. if you swap some 255/60/15's on the front they are about 27 inches tall or 245/60's a little shorter, but kinda small imo, it will gaive it more rake.

roll pan looks good too. if you keep making it look better and better your gonna ruin your sleeper effect

bigjimzlll · 04-10-2003, 09:15 PM

28x11.5x15 et streets.......im confused..lol

low 84 · 04-10-2003, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigjimzlll
28x11.5x15 et streets.......im confused..lol

i'm talking about your front tires. they look tall, like mabey 235/75/15's. if you put a shorter tire on the front it will rake it.

bigjimzlll · 04-10-2003, 09:27 PM

fronts are 205/75/15

Dads72 · 04-10-2003, 09:34 PM

So, how did you do that?
I'd like mine level (it's butt sticks up quite a bit), but not sure how to go about it.

bigjimzlll · 04-10-2003, 09:42 PM

I had a local shop do the drop..3" in front and 3"in the back..they used 3 inch drop srpings and different shocks

Smooth68 · 04-10-2003, 10:15 PM

I like it - those 75/15's run a little tall. A 60 tire like previously metioned would give you a little more nose dive.

Project1970 · 04-10-2003, 10:39 PM

Good point...the rest of the rake on mine, I bet, is the 245/60 front tires.

383 Stroker · 04-10-2003, 10:50 PM

bigjimzlll, looks better lowered. What pinion angle do you run on your rearend?

70c10 · 04-10-2003, 10:52 PM

Jim, that looks like what I need. It looks great lowered!........Jim

bigjimzlll · 04-10-2003, 10:55 PM

Thanks for all of the kind words..stroker I have no idea what the pinion angle is now. I have a 2 piece shaft, and it was the stock angle..I think (0) or maybe -2-3 degrees..it dosent twist too much

jhwkns · 04-10-2003, 11:51 PM

The truck looks great Jim. Did you get an adjustable panhard bar? If not that much of a drop can throw your rear track way off. This could make it difficult to keep that hot rod pointed straight down the 1/4 mile.

bigjimzlll · 04-10-2003, 11:55 PM

they spent 2 hours in the alignment bay..its dead on perfect...we will see tomorrow night how it tracks down the 1320

04-10-2003, 07:32 PM	#1
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	got the truck lowered Just got it back..its a str 3" front and back drop...sure seamed to level it out. I was looking for a tad more rake...oh well Attached Images __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

04-10-2003, 07:34 PM	#2
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	this is the B4 Attached Images __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

04-10-2003, 07:36 PM	#3
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	another Attached Images __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

04-10-2003, 08:13 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Ahhhhhh........ much better __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

04-10-2003, 08:17 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	thats set about what you want with the auto trans Jim. I like that cali rake also, but you will get better bite with a more level stance. Looks good......crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

04-10-2003, 08:44 PM	#6
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04-10-2003, 08:54 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Looks good Jim. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-10-2003, 09:10 PM	#8
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I like it...strangely, I think mine has more rake despite the fact that it has 2.5" front and 4" rear? How big are those rears? __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete! Last edited by Project1970; 04-10-2003 at 09:12 PM.

04-10-2003, 09:15 PM	#9
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	your front tires look pretty tall. if you swap some 255/60/15's on the front they are about 27 inches tall or 245/60's a little shorter, but kinda small imo, it will gaive it more rake. roll pan looks good too. if you keep making it look better and better your gonna ruin your sleeper effect __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

04-10-2003, 09:27 PM	#12
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	fronts are 205/75/15 __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

04-10-2003, 09:34 PM	#13
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	So, how did you do that? I'd like mine level (it's butt sticks up quite a bit), but not sure how to go about it.

04-10-2003, 09:42 PM	#14
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	I had a local shop do the drop..3" in front and 3"in the back..they used 3 inch drop srpings and different shocks __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

04-10-2003, 10:15 PM	#15
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I like it - those 75/15's run a little tall. A 60 tire like previously metioned would give you a little more nose dive. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

04-10-2003, 10:39 PM	#16
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Good point...the rest of the rake on mine, I bet, is the 245/60 front tires. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

04-10-2003, 10:50 PM	#17
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	bigjimzlll, looks better lowered. What pinion angle do you run on your rearend? __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear Last edited by 383 Stroker; 04-10-2003 at 11:25 PM.



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04-10-2003, 10:52 PM	#18
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Jim, that looks like what I need. It looks great lowered!........Jim __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-10-2003, 10:55 PM	#19
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Thanks for all of the kind words..stroker I have no idea what the pinion angle is now. I have a 2 piece shaft, and it was the stock angle..I think (0) or maybe -2-3 degrees..it dosent twist too much __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

04-10-2003, 11:51 PM	#20
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	The truck looks great Jim. Did you get an adjustable panhard bar? If not that much of a drop can throw your rear track way off. This could make it difficult to keep that hot rod pointed straight down the 1/4 mile. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

04-10-2003, 11:55 PM	#21
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	they spent 2 hours in the alignment bay..its dead on perfect...we will see tomorrow night how it tracks down the 1320 __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

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