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1980 gmc.. build thread.. im back.. post 438. :/

gmc4cw said:
look at that. you are already loaded on the trailer and ready to go wheeling.
:haha: :haha: i wish! the trailer is already back at the shop and the truck is sittin in the driveway with cab lifted off the frame..
 
burban89 said:
Well if you listen to Trevor/SkyyK5 he will have you talked into 6 inch in no time. :D I was going to go with 4 inch but hes got me talked into going 6 now.
yep.. we already talked about that.. i was talking abt 4 inches and he told me to go 6... so we are in the same situation:haha:
 
Xtremegmc80 said:
yep.. we already talked about that.. i was talking about 4 inches and he told me to go 6... so we are in the same situation:haha:

I wonder who he gets his influences from. I think it's Julians fault. :rolleyes: or mine. going wheeling with guys that run 8" springs and 3" bodlifts will convince you that you need as much lift as possible.
 
gmc4cw said:
I wonder who he gets his influences from. I think it's Julians fault. :rolleyes: or mine. going wheeling with guys that run 8" springs and 3" bodlifts will convince you that you need as much lift as possible.
wish i cld have that much lift.. i just cant... i want to still be able to drive my 80 gmc on the road on most weekends.......
 
subscribing...I'd say stick with 4" +35's, it'll do well for what it sounds like you want....I'll be watchin this gettin ideas :). Oh and hope the mouth is aight now that the dentist:weld: :hack: :grind: on your mouth lol
 
87K506 said:
subscribing...I'd say stick with 4" +35's, it'll do well for what it sounds like you want....I'll be watchin this gettin ideas :). Oh and hope the mouth is aight now that the dentist:weld: :hack: :grind: on your mouth lol
lol shhhhh dont let the whole world know!! lol yep im alright. just feels weird not havin a tooth in back..(whew its in the back!) and got to be careful abt what i eat.. i sure hate food gettin stuck up in the open wounds.. :mad: :crazy: :D
 
Xtremegmc80 said:
lol shhhhh dont let the whole world know!! lol yep im alright. just feels weird not havin a tooth in back..(whew its in the back!) and got to be careful abt what i eat.. i sure hate food gettin stuck up in the open wounds.. :mad: :crazy: :D

Hahahaha sucks for you!! i'll get mine tho, ill prolly start alot of griping in my build/question thread when i get my wisdom teeth cut out this summer...all 4 of them...Oh well means i have to take off work for a 1 or 2 days, i guess ill just have to spend those days doing something that helps my mouth heal...like workin on teh balzer:haha:
 
I just wish I went with a 6" on the skyyk5 instead of 4".:doah: But I'll make up for it with Road Kill!:wink1: :D
 
skyyk5 said:
I just wish I went with a 6" on the skyyk5 instead of 4".:doah: But I'll make up for it with Road Kill!:wink1: :D
haha.. i think im gonna go with a 6! i got new rim and tires for my truck! got it in conn today from nick.. just got home abt 30 mins ago!
 
Xtremegmc80 said:
haha.. i think im gonna go with a 6! i got new rim and tires for my truck! got it in conn today from nick.. just got home abt 30 mins ago!
Pics? What size? What kind of rims? Come on now, lets see them!
 
tire n rim..

better pictures tomorrow.. one for tonight since its dark outside.. abt 40 percent thread left. 36 by 12.5 by 16.5 here ya go! got it from Nick (79k20350)

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today i didnt get anything done at all! i was busy this morning doing some errands and glued to ck5:doah: haha. then at 1 pm i left here.. drove all the way to conn to meet nick (79k20350) and bought the tire and rims off him. shown in pic. i was on the road from 1 pm and got home around 9 30 pm.. 447.3 mile round trip.. and no sun glasses:doah: left it home.. grrr.. more up dates tomorrow afternoon.
 
Xtremegmc80 said:
better pictures tomorrow.. one for tonight since its dark outside.. abt 40 percent thread left. 36 by 12.5 by 16.5 here ya go! got it from Nick (79k20350)

looks like it says wrangler on the side. those aren't ex-military tires are they? show the tread pattern, you tease.
 
gmc4cw said:
looks like it says wrangler on the side. those aren't ex-military tires are they? show the tread pattern, you tease.
haha.. yep they are ex military tires. i will get better pics today..
 
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didnt get much done today. was car shopping. anyhow, i got some better pics of the tire and rims.. i think my truck will look good with them!

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*off topic* dude is that your house in the background? It looks pretty cool w/ that wrap around porch on the entire second story...
 

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