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Offline bake315

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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #30 on: April 14, 2011, 10:39:54 am »
For some reason a ol stock chevy after all these years still on the road means a lot to me.

Feelin' ya, bro.  I grew up with these trucks on farms and ranches, hauling horses, cattle, boats, dirt, hay, you name it.  They've always been a fondly remembered part of my youth.  When mine is complete it will look much like it would have back when it was new, but with a few improvements.  One big thing for me is the wheels.  I love the stock look of wheels and the early 70's hubcaps.  I'll switch from the 16.5" wheel to either a 16 or maybe even a 17", but do it in a steel wheel that can take the old hubcaps.  I do agree completely though with the wheel spacing sentiment - these trucks do look pretty lame with bone stock wheels and tires.

At the end of the day, we all have our own reasons for setting these trucks up in a way that suits our preference.  But I think it's safe to say we all share the common interest - keeping the 73-87's on the road for a long long time.  :)
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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #31 on: April 15, 2011, 11:53:49 pm »
Yeah as long as there no getting taken to the crusher it's ok lol

Offline firebooger

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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #32 on: April 23, 2011, 04:17:12 pm »
If its 2wd lower it. If it's 4x4 lift it. Just my .02

Offline boatpuller

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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #33 on: April 23, 2011, 10:07:13 pm »
i think they look cooler lowered.however,if i was really going to haul.tow or use it like a truck,i wouldn't do that to it.iv'e got 1 ton diesel to do my heavy stuff.the 79 is just for fun.
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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #34 on: April 24, 2011, 04:42:49 am »
The one posted before me I like your 2 tone nice!!

Offline tony tt

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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #35 on: April 24, 2011, 07:42:17 am »
Why slam or put hydros on you impala? You answered your own question with your own posts about cars

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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #36 on: April 24, 2011, 12:21:01 pm »
I have a stock to the paint impala SS I would not touch it plus it's a car. If it was impala non SS yeah I drop it no hydros maybe airbags.. To me a truck lifted I get it's harder to get stuff in the bed I get it.. To lower it makes the truck a lowrider.. I just don't think they look good with big rims and slammed.. A truck it's purpose is to work haul etc.. Impala is a lifestyle cars and trucks to me are way diffrent..

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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #37 on: April 24, 2011, 06:51:58 pm »
im a huge fan of squarebodys. i like them stock, but i love them slammed.  im not a huge fan of big wheels. but as its been stated 1000x before to each his own.

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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #38 on: April 24, 2011, 07:46:59 pm »
See Cheyenne,

Not everyone thinks like you so there's your answer. Now do you get it?
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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #39 on: April 24, 2011, 09:47:06 pm »
I made this post not to offend,but to simply understand about lifted trucks,and slammed trucks. I 100 percent see the idea behind lifting. What's up with the guy above me barking your right, I do like what I like you like what you like. I was just trying to learn the culture of it that's it.. You take it personal you funny man..

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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #40 on: April 24, 2011, 10:20:04 pm »
That guy above you is one of those senior guys I was telling you about, ya know, where I told you to be respectful?

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Re: Why slam or drop a truck?
« Reply #41 on: April 24, 2011, 11:13:52 pm »
It's been pointed out to you several times why people like their trucks lowered and lifted. I don't think it needs to be repeated anymore. You say you're not trying to offend anyone but you keep making posts about it. You've gotten your answer.
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