Finally got the 67 lowered! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Dylan · 04-28-2009, 11:15 PM

Came home from work tonight to find a nice surprise sitting in my front yard! My truck is finally back, front end rebuilt and lowering springs put in the front. The drop is a 3/4 static drop, I love the subtle rake that's still there, gives the truck a menacing look.

Next up is to put in my new engine, pull the current one and build it as a low compression turbo powered inline six. I'm planning on taking a turbo from an older Buick and using it on this application. So hold on to your britches because it's about to get crazy!

**michael bustamante** · 04-29-2009, 01:28 AM

good look there. are those lowered sway bar mounts too? I like how the truck has the "patina"look

pulltilbroke · 04-29-2009, 01:38 AM

Got any pics of the turbo setup

I'm kinda thinkin about doin a turbo 292 build

Nice lookin truck BTW

*Dylan · 04-29-2009, 06:38 AM

I'll post some up once I get it and I'll try to remember to PM you so you can follow the build once I start.

Thanks for the compliments!

Tx Firefighter · 04-29-2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

good look there. are those lowered sway bar mounts too? I like how the truck has the "patina"look

He's still running stock sway bar mounts. See how the sway bar is bolted to a rusty bracket on the frame ? It's the riveted stock bracket. The lowered brackets would be several inches higher, closer to the frame, and bolted on.

Since he is running those nice greasable bushings with the grease zerks hanging down, he really does need the lowered brackets to get those grease zerks up and out of harms way.

And Dylan, you need a pair of these...

big_al_71 · 04-29-2009, 07:00 AM

Trucks is coming along nicely....

72BlckButy · 04-29-2009, 08:06 AM

Nice work!

my67chevytruck · 04-29-2009, 09:00 AM

looking good.

*Dylan · 04-29-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

He's still running stock sway bar mounts. See how the sway bar is bolted to a rusty bracket on the frame ? It's the riveted stock bracket. The lowered brackets would be several inches higher, closer to the frame, and bolted on.

Since he is running those nice greasable bushings with the grease zerks hanging down, he really does need the lowered brackets to get those grease zerks up and out of harms way.

And Dylan, you need a pair of these...

Those are the exact mirrors I've been looking at. Just gotta scrape together the coin to go out and buy myself a set!

LowBow · 04-29-2009, 04:54 PM

Looks good! Where exactly does one find those mirrors?

*Dylan · 04-29-2009, 05:06 PM

Tim Christian of Christian's Classics has them if I remember correctly. Great guy to do business with!

Bob 68327 · 04-29-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by *Dylan

Those are the exact mirrors I've been looking at. Just gotta scrape together the coin to go out and buy myself a set!

I bought mine off evil bay for $30 can't see crap out of them but they look cool

Bob

*Dylan · 04-29-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob 68327

I bought mine off evil bay for $30 can't see crap out of them but they look cool

Bob

Yeah, that's what I've heard. But who uses mirrors anyways? I'm more of an aggressive driver, I make people move out of my way.

psychobilly451 · 04-29-2009, 09:10 PM

I want to get mirrors like those big elephant ears you currently have on your truck!

oneday · 04-29-2009, 09:31 PM

That is a nice truck!The potential there is endless!I,m sure any one of you guys would love to get your hands on that sweet girl!And besides,the money he'll save on buying a cowl,he could buy rockers.Awesome ride man!

*Dylan · 04-29-2009, 09:57 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Psychobilly451: I'd let you have em' for the price of shipping except for the fact I already told 67_C-30 he could have them.

jim zag · 04-30-2009, 05:54 AM

LOOKS AWESOME!!! Mine is on the snubbers!

*Dylan · 05-02-2009, 03:28 PM

Finally got to take it for a spin, it rides great and looks pretty menacing driving down the road.

Then we have my dad who's helping make all of this possible for me. Thanks dad!

texanidiot25 · 05-02-2009, 03:33 PM

Looks schweet! I'd go some black steelies, but I'm biased.

RCbowtie69 · 05-02-2009, 10:26 PM

great looking truck, i have the same stance on my truck, keep on truckin

coggonobrien · 05-04-2009, 12:21 PM

what wheel size/backspace are you using?

*Dylan · 05-04-2009, 04:34 PM

Wheels are 15" x 8" tires are 215/70/15's and I'm unsure on the backspacing.

samwise68 · 05-05-2009, 09:17 AM

diggin' it man, the ol' girl looks great!

Can't wait to see you start on your turbo-6. Then again, my loyalties are a little off.

-Sam.

04-28-2009, 11:15 PM	#1
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Finally got the 67 lowered! Came home from work tonight to find a nice surprise sitting in my front yard! My truck is finally back, front end rebuilt and lowering springs put in the front. The drop is a 3/4 static drop, I love the subtle rake that's still there, gives the truck a menacing look. Next up is to put in my new engine, pull the current one and build it as a low compression turbo powered inline six. I'm planning on taking a turbo from an older Buick and using it on this application. So hold on to your britches because it's about to get crazy! __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

04-29-2009, 01:28 AM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,836	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! good look there. are those lowered sway bar mounts too? I like how the truck has the "patina"look __________________ 1967custom

04-29-2009, 01:38 AM	#3
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! Got any pics of the turbo setup I'm kinda thinkin about doin a turbo 292 build Nice lookin truck BTW __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70 Last edited by pulltilbroke; 04-29-2009 at 01:39 AM.

04-29-2009, 06:38 AM	#4
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! I'll post some up once I get it and I'll try to remember to PM you so you can follow the build once I start. Thanks for the compliments! __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY? Last edited by Dylan; 04-29-2009 at 06:41 AM.*

04-29-2009, 07:00 AM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! Trucks is coming along nicely.... __________________ 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

04-29-2009, 08:06 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! Nice work! __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 04-29-2009 at 08:06 AM.

04-29-2009, 09:00 AM	#8
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! looking good. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

04-29-2009, 04:54 PM	#10
LowBow Self Made Hundredaire Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Fl Posts: 173	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! Looks good! Where exactly does one find those mirrors? __________________ '79 corvette - all original 49k car! '03 Z71 ECSB - gas hog '57 Belair 2 door hardtop. Love of my life!

04-29-2009, 05:06 PM	#11
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! Tim Christian of Christian's Classics has them if I remember correctly. Great guy to do business with! __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

04-29-2009, 09:10 PM	#14
psychobilly451 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Poughkeepsie NY Posts: 63	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! I want to get mirrors like those big elephant ears you currently have on your truck! __________________ 1967 K20 Stepside Longbed 250-6 sm420

04-29-2009, 09:31 PM	#15
oneday Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Savona ,B.C. Posts: 40	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! That is a nice truck!The potential there is endless!I,m sure any one of you guys would love to get your hands on that sweet girl!And besides,the money he'll save on buying a cowl,he could buy rockers.Awesome ride man!

04-29-2009, 09:57 PM	#16
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! Thanks for the compliments guys. Psychobilly451: I'd let you have em' for the price of shipping except for the fact I already told 67_C-30 he could have them. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

04-30-2009, 05:54 AM	#17
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! LOOKS AWESOME!!! Mine is on the snubbers! __________________ JIM ZAG

05-02-2009, 03:28 PM	#18
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! Finally got to take it for a spin, it rides great and looks pretty menacing driving down the road. Then we have my dad who's helping make all of this possible for me. Thanks dad! __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

05-02-2009, 03:33 PM	#19
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! Looks schweet! I'd go some black steelies, but I'm biased.



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05-02-2009, 10:26 PM	#20
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! great looking truck, i have the same stance on my truck, keep on truckin

05-04-2009, 12:21 PM	#21
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! what wheel size/backspace are you using?

05-04-2009, 04:34 PM	#22
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Finally got the 67 lowered! Wheels are 15" x 8" tires are 215/70/15's and I'm unsure on the backspacing. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

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