Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

Right, I'm pulling a Carroll Shelby. Same truck, just painting it different colors to make it look like I have a fleet :lol:. I test fit the rims just before I painted it blue, which is currently where we are at. Took me awhile to find a used tire the size I wanted for mock up. Didn't want to buy new tires not knowing if the set up would fit. When I found the wheels on eBay, I used a cheap universal wheel fitment offset tool (pictured) to make sure the they would fit with the 5x5/ 5x114.3 adaptor before the purchase. Once they did, it was all about tire choice. Everything did work out at ride height. Had to modify the inner fender to allow the truck to lay completely aired out.

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

I had to go over this build thread again as it is a very creative build to say the least, you seem to always be (having fun) building, driving and improving as you go.

Also great use of the old tailgate. I recycled my dented one also and used it in my truck bed years ago.

This build got me thinking of getting back to working my 78 swb after only putting about 15 miles on it all year and tucking it away mid-summer. Lol.

Thanks

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

Thank you! Its been fun! This truck is my 4th c10/ square and I'm really just going for it. Not worrying if I mess something up and revisiting old ideas that I've wanted to do on past trucks. Get back into it with yours! These trucks are always evolving, they are never complete :lol:

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

Happy Holidays all! Wrapped up the other side this weekend and also worked on something a little newer. Installed a track ready exhaust (downpipe back) on my nephews car. My brother is going to love those morning starts :lol::lol:

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

Finally got the truck out on the road with the new wheel set up. Now we are really starting to get the Pro-touring look going. Will have to get used to the look of 18's being on there. Did like the fact that I can cruise with it lower and not have to worry about the front tire rubbing when I turn. The 18's tuck inside the well and there are no rubbing issues.

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

Those wheels look very nice on the truck, it's nice to know you don't have any rubbing issues and it sure has the look.
Several days ago, I was a couple cars behind a newer Chevy pickup with what looked like a built-in spoiler in the bed and tailgate and a step in the rear bumper and instantly thought of your square.
Nice work!

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

Thank you!

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

Time for more metal work! Not cray about a roll pans and don't like anything stock. Going to keep in line with what I usually here "Why did you do that?" Starting with a smooth Ford van bumper with no plate provisions. Will have to do some nip/ tuck here and there. We'll see what happens....

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

That bumper looks like it was made for squares! Good choice!

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

Thanks! I'm luck to have a U-Pick junk yard kinda close to me (Hour away) where I can wander around to come up with inspiration, hahaha.

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

Well she's hanging on her own. Ended up sectioning 2" off each end. Mounted w/ L-channel. Still have some welding to do and to figure out how I want to finish the cut out.

Re: His name is "George" 84' C10
 

Never posted the drawing....