Longbed Inspiration needed

[79dentside]

You have a very nice old Chevy truck. It will gain attention anywhere you go. It's your truck to build however you want to. If you lower it or not just as long as you are happy with and love it is all that matters. Just my two cents....

Thanks, it’s got a decent bit of rust... I couldn’t repaint it without replacing the doors, bedsides, rockers and cab corners. Just embracing what it is.

 

[78C10BigTen]

Hey all. Would like pics of your trucks with different wheel set ups/heights/mods.... anything. I am wanting to lower my truck and do the whole hot rod thing, but I am not sure I want to do that on a long bed. I’m stuck and need pics if you all don’t mind. The truck is ugly, plenty of “Patina” that I am in the process of clearcoating. So it will have a “rat rod” look no matter what I do.

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Just looking for inspiration and ideas because I am at a stand still. It NEEDS TIRES ASAP, but the tires I get all depend on if I stay stock or lower it.

Show me what you got! Thanks!

Patina hell!! Way better then my truck!

 

[79dentside]

Patina hell!! Way better then my truck!

I can stick my finger through both of my doors lol

 

[78C10BigTen]

Here's a few more. No info on the first two, but the third said it had a 5/4 drop. No info in the tires and wheels.

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Last 2 are sexy!!!

 

[78C10BigTen]

I can stick my finger through both of my doors lol

I can put my arm though my inner bed side and grab the gas filler! Lol im rockin stock. 40 year old rust and all

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[FireTruck1984]

1 1/2” wheel spacers give a nice flush look to the stance

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[79dentside]

1 1/2” wheel spacers give a nice flush look to the stance

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YES!!! This looks so good!! Any idea on the tire dimensions?

 

[FireTruck1984]

245/75R 15.

 

[FireTruck1984]

A 2” drop and “Leveled” always looks good on a long bed. Fill the wheel opening with the drop and a substantial sidewall. Stay away from low profile tires IMO. Yes the pic is a short bed, but it’s for inspiration.

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[79dentside]

245/75R 15.

Are those on original rims or are they 9”?

 

[FireTruck1984]

Yes, they are 9”. my ‘84 long bed has stock 9” rims

 

[79dentside]

Yes, they are 9”. my ‘84 long bed has stock 9” rims

How do you know what you have? I’m unsure if I have 7.5, 8... now 9.

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[FireTruck1984]

Judging by the depth of your trim rings, it looks like you have 8” or 9” rims?, it’s difficult to tell from photos.

 

[WFO]

The top 2 are my fave. Not a fan of the black and red one, but it's for inspiration? lol

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I sure like the paint on that gold and white one, but would like it a lot better if it weren't slammed.
My trucks get used for truck things, and I like to be able to go over curbs and other obstacles if need be, and be able to change the oil without needing to jack it up.

 

[FireTruck1984]

Easy to measure with an outside caliper

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