my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

19673ontree · 05-10-2012, 07:26 PM

well guys my 67 has been a great truck for me now for several years but now my son is 18 and (GULP) I have been letting him drive my 67 , but he dont like it stock height he wants it lowered ? now I have been at this hobby for well over 25 years and I KNOW once I lower it the waterfall effect will hit and next thing ya know I will be doing other stuff ? sheww I dont know ?
do you guy's have any pics handy of a 67 68 lowered with stock wheels ? ohh yea he wants me to put new wheels on it too ,,,,,,,,,,,SHEWWWWW !

Fldawg · 05-10-2012, 07:31 PM

well, it's not a 67 or 68 but it's only what they call a classic drop 2 1/2 and 4" with rally wheels

LakeAnna · 05-10-2012, 07:32 PM

Your son is very lucky!!! What a great looking truck.

ECE 4/6 just like it sits would look awesome! Got anymore pics?

SS Tim · 05-10-2012, 07:36 PM

Snowball effect being what it is and teenagers being well teenagers I'd say this is the perfect opportunity to introduce a new project/driver. Look for something driveable and mod it as you go or a truck that needs replacment parts along the line of what you want to replace. From here, way over in California that truck looks too nice and well documented to ever be chopped.

19673ontree · 05-10-2012, 07:41 PM

yea I am thinking about the BUY HIM A PROJECT option too , I wonder if I just lower it AND THATS ALL ? I have had many lowered trucks this model and they do drive better ? I am just beginning to think and value anybodys opinion SO SPEAK UP !

19673ontree · 05-10-2012, 07:42 PM

the green truck above looks awesome !

**leddzepp** · 05-10-2012, 07:44 PM

5/7 drop and that truck would look better than it does already. Suspension lowering is nothing that can't be changed back if you decide you do not like it.

lil hoodlum · 05-10-2012, 07:51 PM

I think the 67 is just too nice and original to do any modifing it. Yes, I realize that it could be put back to original, but how often does that happen?

If your son wants a lowered truck with a different set of tires and rims, I would think it is time for a different truck for him to "put his mark" on.

Good luck!

Keith

Fldawg · 05-10-2012, 08:02 PM

my truck rides like a caddy and it ain't going any lower, already been thru that phase

black_sheep454 · 05-10-2012, 09:28 PM

IMO it would look killer with a 5/7 drop and everything else left alone, and if you don't like it I'll gladly take it off your hands.
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Indyuke · 05-10-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

I think the 67 is just too nice and original to do any modifing it. Yes, I realize that it could be put back to original, but how often does that happen?

If your son wants a lowered truck with a different set of tires and rims, I would think it is time for a different truck for him to "put his mark" on.

Good luck!

Keith

I agree with this. Yours is one of the trucks I admire the most... and the primary reason for that is because it's beautifully restored to stock config. It would look good lowered, but it looks better as it sits and to be honest your truck is more unique because of it.

Have your boy pick a truck to his liking and spend some time with him making it into what he wants it to be. The memories of him tweaking on his truck with his dad will stay with him his whole life, especially if he keeps the truck you both worked on.

**70cst** · 05-10-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

well, it's not a 67 or 68 but it's only what they call a classic drop 2 1/2 and 4" with rally wheels

Are those the 5 slot Rally wheels? I like them

**70cst** · 05-10-2012, 09:34 PM

It just might be cheaper to buy your son his own 67 C10

BMERDOC · 05-10-2012, 09:38 PM

As much as I love your truck bone-stock because it is so perfect, I cant help but to say that I'd love to see it dropped with some wheels on it. Keep in mind, nothing that couldn't be reversed (no notches). I'm subscribing so I can see if you rock a new attitude this summer!

Fldawg · 05-10-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Are those the 5 slot Rally wheels? I like them

yes they are

LEX · 05-10-2012, 09:53 PM

A 4/6 drop with the wheels and tires on it now would look pretty slick.
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big mike71 · 05-10-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

yes they are

When lowered your truck did you use an adjustable panhard bar and shock relocators? How wide are your rims and what size tires are you running? Plus good looking truck you have there.

Fldawg · 05-10-2012, 09:57 PM

Why thank you, no and no on the first 2, 15 x 8 , 255/70/15

Fldawg · 05-10-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 19673ontree

well guys my 67 has been a great truck for me now for several years but now my son is 18 and (GULP) I have been letting him drive my 67 , but he dont like it stock height he wants it lowered ? now I have been at this hobby for well over 25 years and I KNOW once I lower it the waterfall effect will hit and next thing ya know I will be doing other stuff ? sheww I dont know ?
do you guy's have any pics handy of a 67 68 lowered with stock wheels ? ohh yea he wants me to put new wheels on it too ,,,,,,,,,,,SHEWWWWW !

That truck would look good going down skyline drive in october and that's what i'm planning on this year, but i will have to trailer mine up there at 8 mpg.....i still say mild drop. something you can undo easy. still very nostalgic
looking can't beat it, OK i changed my mine don't drop it , get him something he can mess up

nds1968 · 05-10-2012, 10:03 PM

Your son should be driving and modifying his own truck

Just my 2 cents. Nate

Zoomin · 05-10-2012, 10:06 PM

I lowered mine 3.5 / 5 and it rides great. I saved all the springs to put it back, but it's not going back up as long as I own it.

On a slightly different note, I wouldn't let your son drive that as a DD. Buy him something you don't care too much about because if something bad happens you're going to be pissed off enough about the accident, much less the truck.

**lolife99** · 05-10-2012, 10:09 PM

I'd lower it,... but I like the wheels that are on it!

Lee H · 05-10-2012, 10:14 PM

What do you want, really, what do you want out of your truck?
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big mike71 · 05-10-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

Why thank you, no and no on the first 2, 15 x 8 , 255/70/15

Did you just use drop spindles and drop springs?

Kurt L · 05-10-2012, 10:36 PM

i agree with nate your truck is to beautiful to lower and cut up. let your son do his own thing on his own truck.that way he'll appreciate it more. i've learned over the years if you give someone something, they don't take care of it. but if it belongs to them then they appreciate it more. as i said your truck is beautiful sitting at stock height one that i admire on the board. just my 3 cents.

05-10-2012, 07:26 PM	#1
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? well guys my 67 has been a great truck for me now for several years but now my son is 18 and (GULP) I have been letting him drive my 67 , but he dont like it stock height he wants it lowered ? now I have been at this hobby for well over 25 years and I KNOW once I lower it the waterfall effect will hit and next thing ya know I will be doing other stuff ? sheww I dont know ? do you guy's have any pics handy of a 67 68 lowered with stock wheels ? ohh yea he wants me to put new wheels on it too ,,,,,,,,,,,SHEWWWWW ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

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LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? Your son is very lucky!!! What a great looking truck. ECE 4/6 just like it sits would look awesome! Got anymore pics? __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

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SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? Snowball effect being what it is and teenagers being well teenagers I'd say this is the perfect opportunity to introduce a new project/driver. Look for something driveable and mod it as you go or a truck that needs replacment parts along the line of what you want to replace. From here, way over in California that truck looks too nice and well documented to ever be chopped. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? yea I am thinking about the BUY HIM A PROJECT option too , I wonder if I just lower it AND THATS ALL ? I have had many lowered trucks this model and they do drive better ? I am just beginning to think and value anybodys opinion SO SPEAK UP ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

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19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? the green truck above looks awesome ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,992	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? 5/7 drop and that truck would look better than it does already. Suspension lowering is nothing that can't be changed back if you decide you do not like it. __________________ 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

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lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? I think the 67 is just too nice and original to do any modifing it. Yes, I realize that it could be put back to original, but how often does that happen? If your son wants a lowered truck with a different set of tires and rims, I would think it is time for a different truck for him to "put his mark" on. Good luck! Keith

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Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? my truck rides like a caddy and it ain't going any lower, already been thru that phase

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black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? IMO it would look killer with a 5/7 drop and everything else left alone, and if you don't like it I'll gladly take it off your hands. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

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BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? As much as I love your truck bone-stock because it is so perfect, I cant help but to say that I'd love to see it dropped with some wheels on it. Keep in mind, nothing that couldn't be reversed (no notches). I'm subscribing so I can see if you rock a new attitude this summer! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

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Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? Why thank you, no and no on the first 2, 15 x 8 , 255/70/15

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nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? Your son should be driving and modifying his own truck Just my 2 cents. Nate __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers



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Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? I lowered mine 3.5 / 5 and it rides great. I saved all the springs to put it back, but it's not going back up as long as I own it. On a slightly different note, I wouldn't let your son drive that as a DD. Buy him something you don't care too much about because if something bad happens you're going to be pissed off enough about the accident, much less the truck. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

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Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: my son (18) wants me to lower my truck ? i agree with nate your truck is to beautiful to lower and cut up. let your son do his own thing on his own truck.that way he'll appreciate it more. i've learned over the years if you give someone something, they don't take care of it. but if it belongs to them then they appreciate it more. as i said your truck is beautiful sitting at stock height one that i admire on the board. just my 3 cents.

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