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RockTonka · 06-19-2013, 11:29 PM

Still haven't finished tubbing the rear, well...haven't really even started that yet. And, yes, running in the rain sucks! We're running the hell out of it...hundreds of miles all around here, only been caught in a downpour once...seriously, there was more water coming down inside the burb than out!! Wife was with me too

, she was a trooper though and had a blast. She did say that I really need to get the tubs done though...

Couple posing pics around the house...

mud.man.rj · 06-19-2013, 11:37 PM

Those rear tires must move a lot of water in the rain.

RockTonka · 07-13-2013, 03:25 AM

The boy and I goofed around a bit tonight and finally got the fenders pulled back together and tacked in...

Dewey Clines · 07-14-2013, 02:38 PM

Really nice! The rear end is just killer. This is what I would like to have mine turn out like. Did I read correctly that you narrowed the rear end to 54" and had your rims widened to 12" then used 15" Hoosier tires on the 12" rims? I have the new American Racing rally wheels that are 20x12 that I was going to use under mine with 18x10" up front. What size did us use for your front. I haven't decided on tires yet so having done yours with 15" do you think this would work with the 20X12"?
Dewey

RockTonka · 07-16-2013, 01:55 AM

Thanks Dewey!

Yep, rear end narrowed to 54" WMS to WMS with 15X8 ralleys widened to 12", 4" on the outside of the wheel center to keep the back spacing at the stock 3 5/8" BS. I'm using 15x8 ralleys up front with 275/60R-15s.
I don't know what the back spacing on your wheels might be, but our approach was to build around the BS of the wheels and just make it work

Psycho75 · 07-16-2013, 03:30 AM

Man I first off let me say this is an awesome build. Great fab skills, great attitude on this rig man. You really have something special there. Love all the dimple died holes. Very cool. Subscribed.

Dewey Clines · 07-16-2013, 01:14 PM

Just a couple more questions. Please clarify WHS for me. Not a term I'm familiar with! You say that you kept the stock BS on the wheel at 3 5/8". With the stock tubs being around 13" it sure looks like it's more than that in the photos. Was that because you shortened the axle? My stock axles (I have a 373 and a 411 that I want to get rid of - anybody?) that are both 58" from bolt brackets side to side. I have my wheels ordered with 5" back spacing and my rear end at 54". What do you think? Will this combo fit with opening up the tubs or should I call and have the back spacing set at 4".
Thanks for you input.
Dewey
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Dewey Clines · 07-16-2013, 01:55 PM

Sorry meant "WMS" also forgot to ask who built the gas tank for you? I have the Poterbuilt Deluxe "C" notch mild drop kit with inside air bags that I hope fits as well as your set up. Time will tell or the cutting torch will fix it!
Dewey
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06-19-2013, 11:29 PM	#1
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Still haven't finished tubbing the rear, well...haven't really even started that yet. And, yes, running in the rain sucks! We're running the hell out of it...hundreds of miles all around here, only been caught in a downpour once...seriously, there was more water coming down inside the burb than out!! Wife was with me too , she was a trooper though and had a blast. She did say that I really need to get the tubs done though... Couple posing pics around the house... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

06-19-2013, 11:37 PM	#2
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Those rear tires must move a lot of water in the rain.

07-13-2013, 03:25 AM	#3
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build The boy and I goofed around a bit tonight and finally got the fenders pulled back together and tacked in... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-14-2013, 02:38 PM	#4
Dewey Clines Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 33	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Really nice! The rear end is just killer. This is what I would like to have mine turn out like. Did I read correctly that you narrowed the rear end to 54" and had your rims widened to 12" then used 15" Hoosier tires on the 12" rims? I have the new American Racing rally wheels that are 20x12 that I was going to use under mine with 18x10" up front. What size did us use for your front. I haven't decided on tires yet so having done yours with 15" do you think this would work with the 20X12"? Dewey

07-16-2013, 01:55 AM	#5
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Thanks Dewey! Yep, rear end narrowed to 54" WMS to WMS with 15X8 ralleys widened to 12", 4" on the outside of the wheel center to keep the back spacing at the stock 3 5/8" BS. I'm using 15x8 ralleys up front with 275/60R-15s. I don't know what the back spacing on your wheels might be, but our approach was to build around the BS of the wheels and just make it work __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-16-2013, 03:30 AM	#6
Psycho75 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 62	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Man I first off let me say this is an awesome build. Great fab skills, great attitude on this rig man. You really have something special there. Love all the dimple died holes. Very cool. Subscribed. __________________ "You can have it Fast, Safe or Cheap. Pick any two" "If you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough" 1965 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6114617 1971 Baja: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=459552

07-16-2013, 01:14 PM	#7
Dewey Clines Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 33	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Just a couple more questions. Please clarify WHS for me. Not a term I'm familiar with! You say that you kept the stock BS on the wheel at 3 5/8". With the stock tubs being around 13" it sure looks like it's more than that in the photos. Was that because you shortened the axle? My stock axles (I have a 373 and a 411 that I want to get rid of - anybody?) that are both 58" from bolt brackets side to side. I have my wheels ordered with 5" back spacing and my rear end at 54". What do you think? Will this combo fit with opening up the tubs or should I call and have the back spacing set at 4". Thanks for you input. Dewey Posted via Mobile Device

07-16-2013, 01:55 PM	#8
Dewey Clines Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 33	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Sorry meant "WMS" also forgot to ask who built the gas tank for you? I have the Poterbuilt Deluxe "C" notch mild drop kit with inside air bags that I hope fits as well as your set up. Time will tell or the cutting torch will fix it! Dewey Posted via Mobile Device



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