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68Stepbed · 12-10-2021, 05:00 PM

I finally got some tires that start with 3!! Got my new 18x11 Rocket Attack wheels put on with 315/30/18 tires!! To get the backspacing I wanted, I had to convert to 5x4.75 bolt pattern. The front was easy with the Wilwood setup since they're already drilled and tapped for both with screw in studs. For the rear, I swapped in a new set of Moser axles, then used a drill guide from Hells Gate Hot Rods to drill the rotors.

Joyridin · 12-10-2021, 05:41 PM

Looks great!

**Boog** · 12-10-2021, 06:56 PM

That's a lot of rubber under there Matt. I like it!

**special-K** · 12-11-2021, 12:52 PM

I can't believe you found a way to improve on that truck. But you sure do manage to do that well. That is one fine purpose-built '68!

68Stepbed · 12-15-2021, 10:32 AM

Thanks, guys!!

Tim, you know I'm always gonna make some cool upgrades! I've got a big upgrade coming sometime in 2022!!!!

**leddzepp** · 12-15-2021, 03:26 PM

Meaty beaty big and bouncy

**dagnabbitt** · 12-15-2021, 10:45 PM

Looks amazing, congratulations. Those wheels really suit the truck.

I know how much time and measurements go into wheel selection, it is sure nice to see it pay off like this.

OregonNed · 12-16-2021, 11:57 AM

looks awesome!

basketcase · 12-16-2021, 04:58 PM

Looks great.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-16-2021, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I finally got some tires that start with 3!! Got my new 18x11 Rocket Attack wheels put on with 315/30/18 tires!! To get the backspacing I wanted, I had to convert to 5x4.75 bolt pattern. The front was easy with the Wilwood setup since they're already drilled and tapped for both with screw in studs. For the rear, I swapped in a new set of Moser axles, then used a drill guide from Hells Gate Hot Rods to drill the rotors.

Could I ask what back space you have? Trying to do the same thing with my 20s

**special-K** · 12-17-2021, 07:04 PM

I wanna ride!

LS short box · 12-17-2021, 10:38 PM

I bet it's not very good in snow!
Just kidding looks great.

Mike C · 12-17-2021, 11:13 PM

How did you handle the inner bedsides? I know you were running 285 compared to my 275, but there ain’t no way anything that starts with a 3 fits underneath with stock inners!

Hotcorner · 12-19-2021, 02:47 PM

That’s a badass truck. Where in TN?

68Stepbed · 12-21-2021, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Could I ask what back space you have? Trying to do the same thing with my 20s

These are 6.5" backspace. Keep in mind, you'll still have to measure and make sure what size you need. Your suspension may not allow for the same clearance that my TCI stuff does.

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Originally Posted by Mike C

How did you handle the inner bedsides? I know you were running 285 compared to my 275, but there ain’t no way anything that starts with a 3 fits underneath with stock inners!

I tubbed her a couple years ago.

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Originally Posted by Hotcorner

That’s a badass truck. Where in TN?

Down the road in Sevierville.

**special-K** · 12-21-2021, 09:38 PM

I like that SCCA sticker on a pick'um up... and it belongs

Mike C · 12-22-2021, 12:23 AM

Awesome. My original bed floor has finally failed. Maybe I will do some mini-tubs like that as well. The big tires look sweet!

12-10-2021, 05:00 PM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Meaty!! I finally got some tires that start with 3!! Got my new 18x11 Rocket Attack wheels put on with 315/30/18 tires!! To get the backspacing I wanted, I had to convert to 5x4.75 bolt pattern. The front was easy with the Wilwood setup since they're already drilled and tapped for both with screw in studs. For the rear, I swapped in a new set of Moser axles, then used a drill guide from Hells Gate Hot Rods to drill the rotors. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-10-2021, 05:41 PM	#2
Joyridin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 487	Re: Meaty!! Looks great!

12-10-2021, 06:56 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,037	Re: Meaty!! That's a lot of rubber under there Matt. I like it! __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-11-2021, 12:52 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Meaty!! I can't believe you found a way to improve on that truck. But you sure do manage to do that well. That is one fine purpose-built '68! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-15-2021, 10:32 AM	#5
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Meaty!! Thanks, guys!! Tim, you know I'm always gonna make some cool upgrades! I've got a big upgrade coming sometime in 2022!!!! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-15-2021, 03:26 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,992	Re: Meaty!! Meaty beaty big and bouncy __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

12-15-2021, 10:45 PM	#7
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,307	Re: Meaty!! Looks amazing, congratulations. Those wheels really suit the truck. I know how much time and measurements go into wheel selection, it is sure nice to see it pay off like this. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

12-16-2021, 11:57 AM	#8
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Meaty!! looks awesome! __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

12-16-2021, 04:58 PM	#9
basketcase Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 627	Re: Meaty!! Looks great. __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

12-17-2021, 07:04 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Meaty!! I wanna ride! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-17-2021, 10:38 PM	#12
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,963	Re: Meaty!! I bet it's not very good in snow! Just kidding looks great.

12-17-2021, 11:13 PM	#13
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: Meaty!! How did you handle the inner bedsides? I know you were running 285 compared to my 275, but there ain’t no way anything that starts with a 3 fits underneath with stock inners! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-19-2021, 02:47 PM	#14
Hotcorner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 890	Re: Meaty!! That’s a badass truck. Where in TN? __________________ 1969 GMC K25 2007 Chevy 2500HD Classic Duramax 1999 Tahoe 2DR 4WD Base Model 5.7l

12-21-2021, 09:38 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Meaty!! I like that SCCA sticker on a pick'um up... and it belongs __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-22-2021, 12:23 AM	#17
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: Meaty!! Awesome. My original bed floor has finally failed. Maybe I will do some mini-tubs like that as well. The big tires look sweet! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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