Okay, a few updates, yes really updates!!! As for wheels and tires, I have committed myself to the new ones, since I now have all 4 wheels and tires.
This past weekend I swapped out the old 6 lug axles, bearing and seals. I decided that since these new wheels are open and you can see the brakes behind them, I didn't like having drums in the rear. I bought a new set of caliper brackets from CaptianFab (thanks for the quick shipping) and took the rotors and caliper setup off my stalled '68 C10 project. Figured I could put them to use now. Put in a new set of Tom's KA axles (way beefier than the stock ones), new bearing and seals. Painted and installed the caliper brackets, rotors and calipers. Just need to install the diff cover and fill with fluid, then the rear end is done, outside of the e-brake.
On the fronts I got the rotors and calipers painted and installed. Ordered a Corvette master cylinder (going to run manual brakes as I like them in my '65 C10 truck). Need to build some lines and bleed everything.
Since I am staying with a manual trans, I decided I wanted to do another AX15 5 speed swap. I found a recycle yard in Kansas that had a low mileage one for a good price and had it shipped out. It came in today. I'll document it in this thread but I have a write up about the install in my '65 C10 truck I sold. Here is the info
AX15 Install
Well everyone likes pics so here they are!
New wheels and tires test fitted (17x8, 4.5 BS with 235/60-17 tires)
Painting parts
Rear axles, caliper brackets and brakes mounted
AX15 trans
With the Thanksgiving weekend here, not sure if I'll get much done as will be doing family stuff. Still, getting closer and closer!!! Stay tuned...