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**youngrodder** · 06-15-2010, 10:16 PM

What are the before and after sizes?

Wvgearhead · 06-15-2010, 11:06 PM

What 4 link are you running on the back?
Thanks

cajundragger · 06-16-2010, 12:47 AM

suicide doors 4 link, way too beefy but still pretty nice.

old size was 255/35/20, new size is a 295/30/20.

cajundragger · 07-18-2010, 12:31 AM

I finally got my rims put on yesterday. I put the bullet center caps on today but no pics. I'll get some tomorrow.

GRIMSS · 07-18-2010, 01:40 AM

They look great. I guess you had them chromed?

Pop's C-10 · 07-18-2010, 05:24 AM

this truck is sick...what are those wheels from?

BlueJeep · 07-18-2010, 09:42 AM

Looks like you had the rear wheels widened, where did you have that done?

50adrod · 07-18-2010, 10:24 AM

lookin sharp

cajundragger · 07-19-2010, 09:40 AM

thanks guys.

the rear wheels are widened to 10's, all 4 wheel are rebackspaced to give me a decent lip in the back and to suck the front wheels in more so I can turn lower. then they bored the hub holes so I can run the bullet center caps, moved the valve stems to the backside of the wheels, and got rid of all the writing on the wheels to smooth them out. Finally they where black chromed.

stockton wheel did all the work on the wheels. which was one of the worse bussiness deals I've ever had. they said 4-6 weeks to complete, took about 14 weeks. When I called to check on them, they would put me on hold for an hour before my call would just drop. Just terrible service.

the workmanship of the wheels is decent. For the time and money I spent I feel like they could be much better. but they did balance out with not much weight and they ride fine down the road.

Kabwe · 07-19-2010, 12:20 PM

The truck looks great cajundragger

solidaxel · 07-19-2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajundragger

thanks guys.

the rear wheels are widened to 10's, all 4 wheel are rebackspaced to give me a decent lip in the back and to suck the front wheels in more so I can turn lower. then they bored the hub holes so I can run the bullet center caps, moved the valve stems to the backside of the wheels, and got rid of all the writing on the wheels to smooth them out. Finally they where black chromed.

stockton wheel did all the work on the wheels. which was one of the worse bussiness deals I've ever had. they said 4-6 weeks to complete, took about 14 weeks. When I called to check on them, they would put me on hold for an hour before my call would just drop. Just terrible service.

the workmanship of the wheels is decent. For the time and money I spent I feel like they could be much better. but they did balance out with not much weight and they ride fine down the road.

I had a similar experience with them about 6 years ago with some K-H bent spoke 16" early Ford rims, had a lot of work done to them to make them safe for a hot rod but it took over a year to get them back.

They have been thrown off the team!!!!

cajundragger · 07-19-2010, 10:16 PM

yeah I hope to never have to use them again. Just real sloppy customer service.

Fat Mike · 07-19-2010, 10:49 PM

Are your rims painted that color? How much did it cost? Looks excellent!

sgtusmc · 07-20-2010, 12:25 AM

Your rims look great man. Sorry to hear about the bad service. I used them many years ago to widen some rims also. I'm about 250 miles away and I drove them down there. I was told it would be about 2 weeks then I could pick em up. After bugging them for three months I went and pick them up. They removed all the tires and managed to lose a tire and center caps. I've never used them since. The rims never were worked on. I ended up having someone else do the work.

cajundragger · 07-20-2010, 09:31 AM

the rims arent painted, they are black chrome. And the cost was about what a normal set of billet 20's would have cost.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtusmc

Your rims look great man. Sorry to hear about the bad service. I used them many years ago to widen some rims also. I'm about 250 miles away and I drove them down there. I was told it would be about 2 weeks then I could pick em up. After bugging them for three months I went and pick them up. They removed all the tires and managed to lose a tire and center caps. I've never used them since. The rims never were worked on. I ended up having someone else do the work.

that sounds about right on par.

mylow53 · 07-20-2010, 02:16 PM

that is one nice ride... great work!
GT

colin_havens · 09-08-2010, 02:58 PM

I saw your truck at ///RA this past weekend, and it was by far my favorite truck there. Absolutely beautiful. Great job on the build. As I told one of my buddies, I have just one problem with it. If it was mine I would be too scared to drive it anywhere, as it is too nice! But you had no problems with that, as it looked great driving low through town as well. Very nice job!!!

OLDIRON69 · 09-08-2010, 03:28 PM

Love the lic. plate...truck looks great!

cajundragger · 09-09-2010, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin_havens

I saw your truck at ///RA this past weekend, and it was by far my favorite truck there. Absolutely beautiful. Great job on the build. As I told one of my buddies, I have just one problem with it. If it was mine I would be too scared to drive it anywhere, as it is too nice! But you had no problems with that, as it looked great driving low through town as well. Very nice job!!!

thanks man, didnt catch any drivin pics of it did you?

colin_havens · 09-09-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajundragger

thanks man, didnt catch any drivin pics of it did you?

I didnt. I was driving my 67, which was when I saw you cruisin through with the guys that had the 2 ratrods, one is right hand drive. Couldnt get the camera out while I was behind the wheel, and noone was riding with me. Sorry man.

52pickupthegame · 09-09-2010, 03:47 PM

that looks really nice man. thats restin on the frame correct?.

cajundragger · 09-20-2010, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin_havens

I didnt. I was driving my 67, which was when I saw you cruisin through with the guys that had the 2 ratrods, one is right hand drive. Couldnt get the camera out while I was behind the wheel, and noone was riding with me. Sorry man.

yeah thats my two buddys. the RHD '31 is awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52pickupthegame

that looks really nice man. thats restin on the frame correct?.

actually its exactly 4" off the frame.

hammered · 10-06-2010, 01:49 PM

I saw your truck at Good Guys. Awesome job, congrats on the award

cajundragger · 10-07-2010, 06:57 PM

thanks man

not sure which award your talking about, I didnt win anything at goodguys. I did win something at the Relaxed Allstar event.

I entered the under 25 class since Im 21( started truck when I was 17) and the guy that won just did a regular restoration on a cutlass 442. Kind of disappointed in the goodguys guys. Im not pissed I didn't win, but I am disappointed in what won when there where many other "customs" with plenty of fab and time that where well deserving.

jevonniespapi · 10-08-2010, 08:17 AM

Just read this thread from start to finish, and all i can say is WOW.

Great work, very creative! I like how you bring in the "new generation" of building into the picture. I guess I just havnt seen too many classics with fiberglass work!

I am extremely motivated by your work!

KEEP IT UP!

06-15-2010, 10:16 PM	#301
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,759	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy What are the before and after sizes? Last edited by youngrodder; 06-15-2010 at 10:16 PM.

06-15-2010, 11:06 PM	#302
Wvgearhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charleston Wv Posts: 159	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy What 4 link are you running on the back? Thanks

06-16-2010, 12:47 AM	#303
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy suicide doors 4 link, way too beefy but still pretty nice. old size was 255/35/20, new size is a 295/30/20.

07-18-2010, 12:31 AM	#304
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy I finally got my rims put on yesterday. I put the bullet center caps on today but no pics. I'll get some tomorrow.

07-18-2010, 01:40 AM	#305
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07-18-2010, 05:24 AM	#306
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07-18-2010, 09:42 AM	#307
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07-19-2010, 09:40 AM	#309
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy thanks guys. the rear wheels are widened to 10's, all 4 wheel are rebackspaced to give me a decent lip in the back and to suck the front wheels in more so I can turn lower. then they bored the hub holes so I can run the bullet center caps, moved the valve stems to the backside of the wheels, and got rid of all the writing on the wheels to smooth them out. Finally they where black chromed. stockton wheel did all the work on the wheels. which was one of the worse bussiness deals I've ever had. they said 4-6 weeks to complete, took about 14 weeks. When I called to check on them, they would put me on hold for an hour before my call would just drop. Just terrible service. the workmanship of the wheels is decent. For the time and money I spent I feel like they could be much better. but they did balance out with not much weight and they ride fine down the road.

07-19-2010, 12:20 PM	#310
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy The truck looks great cajundragger

07-19-2010, 10:16 PM	#312
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy yeah I hope to never have to use them again. Just real sloppy customer service.

07-19-2010, 10:49 PM	#313
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07-20-2010, 12:25 AM	#314
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy Your rims look great man. Sorry to hear about the bad service. I used them many years ago to widen some rims also. I'm about 250 miles away and I drove them down there. I was told it would be about 2 weeks then I could pick em up. After bugging them for three months I went and pick them up. They removed all the tires and managed to lose a tire and center caps. I've never used them since. The rims never were worked on. I ended up having someone else do the work. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club. Last edited by sgtusmc; 07-20-2010 at 12:28 AM.

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09-08-2010, 02:58 PM	#317
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy I saw your truck at ///RA this past weekend, and it was by far my favorite truck there. Absolutely beautiful. Great job on the build. As I told one of my buddies, I have just one problem with it. If it was mine I would be too scared to drive it anywhere, as it is too nice! But you had no problems with that, as it looked great driving low through town as well. Very nice job!!!



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10-06-2010, 01:49 PM	#323
hammered Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 4	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy I saw your truck at Good Guys. Awesome job, congrats on the award

10-07-2010, 06:57 PM	#324
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy thanks man not sure which award your talking about, I didnt win anything at goodguys. I did win something at the Relaxed Allstar event. I entered the under 25 class since Im 21( started truck when I was 17) and the guy that won just did a regular restoration on a cutlass 442. Kind of disappointed in the goodguys guys. Im not pissed I didn't win, but I am disappointed in what won when there where many other "customs" with plenty of fab and time that where well deserving.

10-08-2010, 08:17 AM	#325
jevonniespapi Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Killeen TX Posts: 51	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy Just read this thread from start to finish, and all i can say is WOW. Great work, very creative! I like how you bring in the "new generation" of building into the picture. I guess I just havnt seen too many classics with fiberglass work! I am extremely motivated by your work! KEEP IT UP!

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