51 chev build

[n_elsod]

I was there from about 8am to 11am then left to go to another show in Big Lake. I was parked by the BBQ trailer. I will be at the Elk River lions club show on the 28th. Maybe I'll catch you at a couple more.

[98layinframe]

Beautiful truck! And love the interior! Do you know the offset/backspacing on your wheels and how far in the fenders do they sit? Im going to make mine sit alot lower on the frame and hoping thd 4x4 frame clip will still allow the 4" back spacing wheels to clear/tuck fine.
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[n_elsod]

The rims have a 4.5" backspacing with a 1/2 offset. They are 18x9 but with the size of the tires I wouldn't be able to set them into the fenders. The tires are 11 1/2" wide. I believe if you got tires that were narrower the would fit. The best way to check is to measure the width from the box to the inside of the fender for tire width.

[n_elsod]

Here are some more pics

[52ChevyDude]

That's an awesome color..

[98layinframe]

Originally Posted by n_elsod

The rims have a 4.5" backspacing with a 1/2 offset. They are 18x9 but with the size of the tires I wouldn't be able to set them into the fenders. The tires are 11 1/2" wide. I believe if you got tires that were narrower the would fit. The best way to check is to measure the width from the box to the inside of the fender for tire width.

thanks, yeah the wheels im running are only 8" wide and the tires alot smaller, so judging by your picture shouldnt have any problems tucking them in the fenders and still be able to turn with my truck sitting a good 10" lower then yours does.

[n_elsod]

Found a hood to replace the aftermarket hood that didn't fit. HMMM it actually lines up with the fenders.

[n_elsod]

Just installed the Altman easy latch kit on my 51. My doors no longer move up when I shut the doors. The kit was actually fairly easy. I was real nervous about cutting chunks of metal out of my doors but it went smooth.

[Rude Dude]

Stock parts always fit better sorry you had to learn the hard way but you can always sell the other to someone who is going to channel a truck and needs one to cut up!

Originally Posted by n_elsod

Found a hood to replace the aftermarket hood that didn't fit. HMMM it actually lines up with the fenders.

[98layinframe]

link to the latch kit?

[n_elsod]

http://www.classicparts.com/Latches/products/825/

[n_elsod]

I thought I would post some pics of the Altman easy latch install.

[n_elsod]

Update: Brothers did refund my money on the hood and let me keep it. Now what to do with it.

[98layinframe]

Loving that latch kit, think I might have to pick me up a set of those.

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by n_elsod

Update: Brothers did refund my money on the hood and let me keep it. Now what to do with it.

maybe sombody could use it for patch panels.

[eventytoo]

Originally Posted by n_elsod

Update: Brothers did refund my money on the hood and let me keep it. Now what to do with it.

I too had trouble with hoods. I ordered a new hood paid big money for it and to ship it also. I spent countless hours trying to get it to fit correctly. In the end the hood was too long in the front where it meet the top of the grill. I called and complained to classic parts but they could do nothing about it. I did not paint it, but I did not get a refund.

[n_elsod]

Just thought I would give some more information on the Altman latch kit. I installed a power lock kit and alarm system which works nice. I'm glad I can finally lock the doors. The way the latch works with the locks will allow you to unlatch to the first position but will not allow the second stage to release. Just some information in case anyone else gets them and thinks something is wrong.

[Midgets50]

Loving the truck. do you happen to have any pictures of what you used for mounting your cab. i hope mine can look as good as yours when its done

[n_elsod]

Look at the first page with the engine picture and you can see the 4 mounts I made. They are simple 1/4" plate bent to a 90 and then bolted to the frame. I still need to put in a connecting rod to stabilize them.

[Shox Dr]

Liking your truck.what are the metric sizes for your tires. Imperial in tires means nothing to me. Also is itlifted at all, or just the taller tires. Cheers

[n_elsod]

I don't know the conversion for metric but they are 32 inch tall. The truck is not lifted just the tires.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by n_elsod

I don't know the conversion for metric but they are 32 inch tall. The truck is not lifted just the tires.

812.8 mm if its 32".

Marc

[oldman3]

Dave, truck turned out great, thanks for posting on my thread so I could check your out...Jim