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SCOTI

01-29-2010 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NC67Chev (Post 3766825)

To 67 C-30 (or anyone else that can advise),

I was planning on posting a question about using original steel wheels after I complete my power disc brake conversion and 2.5/4 drop. It seems like the people on this post likely hold the answer to my question, so I'll just post here. I've found some 15" 6 lug disc wheels that will enable me to use my original hubcaps. However, I've read a couple of posts that seem to say that there is an issue with control arm clearance with 15" wheels after a 2.5" spindle drop. Is this the case? If so, how did you get around it?

Thanks!

To answer your question about 'interference', there is some but it varies w/the back-spacing. Narrower wheels require less trimming of the lip around the BJ edge of the lower a-arm; wider wheels w/more back-space might require more.

Hop over to the suspension forum & post up your wheel size & back-space. See if someone might have that combo to give you a more specific answer.

2bits

01-29-2010 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4 (Post 3767022)

Mine are Cragar Nomad 2's
Tires are Cooper Cobra GT's
Suspension is stock
Front 15x8 with 255/60/15
Rear 15x10 with 295/50/15

I like the old school stuff but not necessarily stock. Just what I had in high school! :lol:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...0GMC/tint2.jpg

Looks awesome to me! I wouldn't change a thing. Not paint it either, nothing. It's perfect!

highperf4x4

01-30-2010 12:08 AM

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:lol: Thanks. I already primed the hood though. I was planning to repaint it factory colors. The interior is already shaping up. Just need to build my custom oak center console. I guess I could sand the hood back down and let it go again! :D

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...GMC/seats3.jpg

2bits

01-30-2010 12:30 AM

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Looks good either way, you got the style I like, just like in high school.... Love it... My old steelies:

http://www.grossepointegothic.com/forums/PICT1874.JPG

highperf4x4

01-30-2010 12:41 AM

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That's sweet. Got more pics of that truck?

highperf4x4

01-30-2010 12:45 AM

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BTW, this was my high school truck! :lol:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...irsttruck2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...irsttruck1.jpg

How ya like my dice? :D

2bits

01-30-2010 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4 (Post 3767579)

That's sweet. Got more pics of that truck?

Sure, I just sold it last month to pay some bills actually but did alot of stuff to it, longbed to short bed conversion, new interior, 5 engines etc. I have a '78 now. Thanks!

My website on it: http://www.grossepointegothic.com/71stepside/

Just to legitimaize the temp thread hijack, here is my current truck with steel wheels, I plan on putting in my '73 grille, already painted the headlight buckets, painting the wheels black, and 275/60's all the way around. You know the drill, old school ;)

http://www.grossepointegothic.com/forums/IMG_7400.jpg

highperf4x4

01-30-2010 01:12 AM

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Dude that's alot of work you did!!

2bits

01-30-2010 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4 (Post 3767641)

:haha: What the heck was up with this pic?

http://www.grossepointegothic.com/71.../source/02.htm

Haha I was about to cut off my new short bed frame for $75! That's not me tho.

highperf4x4

01-30-2010 01:15 AM

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At first I didn't see the boom holding up the front end! :lol:

2bits

01-30-2010 01:16 AM

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hmm I see a "High school Trucks" thread coming soon!

highperf4x4

01-30-2010 01:17 AM

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Right on! :metal:

Boomerswany

01-30-2010 01:37 AM

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...pictureid=3845

1950's, 16x?? with 600 Nankang's looks like a railroad car from the front or back... super narrow! Couldn't beat the price. So they'll be perfect... for now! These things are never really finished... are they?

2bits

01-30-2010 01:38 AM

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Wow! You're high School truck looked just like mine! (High school thread):

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3767690

grs	01-30-2010 03:02 PM

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grs	01-30-2010 07:59 PM

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I did not read the rules. What did I do wrong? Should I not have tried to sell the wheels?

PICKMUP

01-30-2010 10:59 PM

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I just finished a few steel wheels in a medium silver metalic/clear. They sparkle in the sun, but they never sparkle in Seattle! :mm:

Sure wish I had a truck to put them on...

The ralleys are 7" and 8"
The smoothies are 15x8"

tcb-1

01-30-2010 11:18 PM

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shameless plug for us steel lovers.....

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...t/100_3522.jpg

highperf4x4

01-30-2010 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1 (Post 3769582)

shameless plug for us steel lovers.....

Are those Jeep rims?

tcb-1

01-30-2010 11:23 PM

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Toyota FJ Cruiser rims, 17" x 7.5" x 5" backspace. The caps (just set in place in this photo) are from late 80's early 90's 6 lug truck rallyes.

just something a bit different.

highperf4x4

01-30-2010 11:44 PM

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Looks awesome!

oldblue1968chevy

01-31-2010 01:03 AM

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I gotta talk to a toyota dealer and find me some fj rims those are slick

Rich48

01-31-2010 08:42 AM

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Heres mine
Fronts 8 1/2" x 15, 235/60 x 15
Rears 8 1/2" x 15. 255/60 x 15

Boog	01-31-2010 09:10 AM

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Thanks Rich. I've been admiring your truck for some time and wondering just what sizes it has. Nice and smooth.

Hottrucks

01-31-2010 09:21 AM

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Ok I have been holding out..TCB that idea still rocks :metal: Pickumup nice job on the 6 lug rallies.....heres mine for now but stay tuned I have a set of 6 luggers out for a tune up to 12" for a set of hidden PS tires

69oldog

01-31-2010 10:41 AM

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Does anyone know what the original hubcap looks like for a 1969 c/10??

N2TRUX

01-31-2010 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by grs (Post 3769108)

I did not read the rules. What did I do wrong?

You must be a subscribing member to make a "For Sale" post. Please consider supporting the forum by Subscribing...:)

69oldog

01-31-2010 12:32 PM

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Iam not trying to sell anything,I was wondering what original hubcaps for that year look like???

highperf4x4

01-31-2010 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 69oldog (Post 3770403)

Iam not trying to sell anything,I was wondering what original hubcaps for that year look like???

He quoted someone named "grs" so apparently he wasn't talking to you. :mm:

69oldog

01-31-2010 03:14 PM

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My bad

Sublvr72

01-31-2010 03:29 PM

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I am for now...

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...3_850334_n.jpg

AirSpeed

02-01-2010 01:19 AM

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Heres my 69 on Chrome rally wheels and my teardrop with matching rims. The truck sits on 15X11 and the tear is on 15X8. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...onedone002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...onedone013.jpg

highperf4x4

02-01-2010 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed (Post 3772203)

Awesome! :metal:

scrapmetalart

02-01-2010 02:38 AM

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my daily beater...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...2220915241.jpg

just blasted & painted another factory set of steelies. new skinnny whitewalls soon...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...ruckwheels.jpg

Sublvr72

02-01-2010 02:40 AM

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my new steelies as of today

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._5036469_n.jpg

69oldog

02-01-2010 05:31 AM

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:chevy:This is my 69 swb with steelies:chevy:

71 super

02-01-2010 01:46 PM

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Here is a set on the 68, did not see a set of these caps represented. The other two trucks are sporting stock caps as well. 2wd has full wheel covers, 4x4 has the stainless dog dish.

Longhorn321

02-01-2010 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed (Post 3772203)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...onedone013.jpg

Love the camper. Got any pics of it open? Sorry, not trying to hi-jack the thread.

JWall

02-01-2010 02:06 PM

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http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph.../l4_detail.jpg

http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph.../q7_detail.jpg

stealthy '69