My 86 build

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I think I like the riddler look better than the Torgue's. I also agree I like rubber on my tires, so maybe some 17s with 60 series profile tires instaed of the normal 30 to 40 range you see on 20s.

This is what I currently have:
Front 20x8 255/45/20
Rear 20x10 285/50/20

This is an area where I could use my brothers help, but he's being a punk. He wants to see 20's on MY truck. But he also wants me to "bag/slam" my truck. No way in H$LL would I do that. That is not my thing!! I like the height that it is now.

[cruizin01]

Originally Posted by TKCR

This is what I currently have:
Front 20x8 255/45/20
Rear 20x10 285/50/20

That's a pretty tall tire setup. If you want something like what you have you could go with something like what was mentioned earlier. a 255/60r17 or something similar if you like that big sidewall. I personally think it makes the wheel look a lot smaller when you put a big sidewall tire on it. But to each their own. Just search around in the wheel and tire threads and see what looks good to you.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by cruizin01

That's a pretty tall tire setup. If you want something like what you have you could go with something like what was mentioned earlier. a 255/60r17 or something similar if you like that big sidewall. I personally think it makes the wheel look a lot smaller when you put a big sidewall tire on it. But to each their own. Just search around in the wheel and tire threads and see what looks good to you.

Thanks, I'll look around. That's the thing about what I have now, I don't like the what I call, the skinny tire look. If I want to achieve a tad bit more tire, then the wheel is going to have downsize from 20"? Or is it possible to keep a 20" wheel and get a different series of tires. I'm sorry if I'm asking dumb questions. I really am trying to understand how to choose sizes.

[cruizin01]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Thanks, I'll look around. That's the thing about what I have now, I don't like the what I call, the skinny tire look. If I want to achieve a tad bit more tire, then the wheel is going to have downsize from 20"? Or is it possible to keep a 20" wheel and get a different series of tires. I'm sorry if I'm asking dumb questions. I really am trying to understand how to choose sizes.

I understand what you're saying. Downsizing wheels is probably the way to go for what you are trying to achieve. Technically you could probably go to a larger diameter tire which would have a taller sidewall on your 20's, but then you raise the truck up which could affect the look as well. You would also want to make sure you have plenty of clearance in the fender wheels, etc. Probably not an issue but something that has to be considered. Lots of options, nothing really right or wrong just depends on what look you want.

[cruizin01]

You'll want to decide on either a square or staggered setup once you decide on a wheel. If you like the height of the truck you should find a tire that has a similar diameter to what you have now.

If I was going with a 17" wheel I personally would want something in like a 255/50r17. That would keep you in the 27" tall tire neighborhood. Or if you were in an 18" then like a 255/45r18. This is all assuming you wanted a normal 8" wide wheel.

The only problem with these 17's and 18's is you are very limited on tire variety. There just aren't many manufactures that makes these "sport truck" sizes. There are a few more tires in 18 than 17 from the research I did on my truck (even though I decided on 15's).

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by cruizin01

You'll want to decide on either a square or staggered setup once you decide on a wheel. If you like the height of the truck you should find a tire that has a similar diameter to what you have now.

If I was going with a 17" wheel I personally would want something in like a 255/50r17. That would keep you in the 27" tall tire neighborhood. Or if you were in an 18" then like a 255/45r18. This is all assuming you wanted a normal 8" wide wheel.

The only problem with these 17's and 18's is you are very limited on tire variety. There just aren't many manufactures that makes these "sport truck" sizes. There are a few more tires in 18 than 17 from the research I did on my truck (even though I decided on 15's).

Since we are practically neighbors, is there a place in Columbus that you would recommend for wheels & tires. Or is buying online the way to go? and then take them to have them mounted?

[cruizin01]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Since we are practically neighbors, is there a place in Columbus that you would recommend for wheels & tires. Or is buying online the way to go? and then take them to have them mounted?

I personally buy my tires from TireRack and mount them at my work. I don't know of many places that carry wheels locally. There are quite a few places that could probably order what you want but I typically shop online regardless. I will say I did buy the Coopers for my truck from Amazon as they were cheaper than TireRack.

I would shop for the wheel you want and see if anybody can sell and mount tires on the wheels you choose. If not buy the tires from TR or wherever and take them and the wheels to a local tire shop to be mounted.

I'm not an expert but Ive been around the industry for about 15 years so just let me know if you have questions.

[TKCR]

Found it. This is the guy for Precision Vent Windows
Greg Stroik
4611 Camp Phillips Rd.
Weston, WI 54476

1-715-359-7837

[z71se]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Found it. This is the guy for Precision Vent Windows
Greg Stroik
4611 Camp Phillips Rd.
Weston, WI 54476

1-715-359-7837

Thanks! Either way that's cheap considering how much LMC and others charge for new windows, the likes of which from LMC I would never put on my truck.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by z71se

Thanks! Either way that's cheap considering how much LMC and others charge for new windows, the likes of which from LMC I would never put on my truck.

LMC vent windows are no longer available.

[TKCR]

OFFICIALLY RETIRED as of March 1,2019
Time to start spending more time with Big Red!

[beasst]

Congratulations!

[rgunlock]

Congratulations from me too!

[Hammered 77]

Congratulations

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by beasst

Congratulations!

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Congratulations from me too!

Originally Posted by Hammered 77

Congratulations

Thanks everyone!!
So far I really haven't felt it. Been super busy with Detailing and Building Seats for people. The Detailing is picking up, since the weather is getting a bit better here in Ohio. Check out my FB Detailing Page, it's down below on my signature.

[nlped]

Big Red’s a good looking truck for sure!

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by nlped

Big Red’s a good looking truck for sure!

Thank you!!

[TKCR]

Kicking around the idea of changing the door panels again. When I did mine, I went with what was available at the time, LMC. I like them, but I really like the OEM look. Now USA1 offers Silverado Door Panels.

[TKCR]

Now that I’m retired and I have the time, my Benchseat will go thru another change. Having my Benchseat recovered by someone, is what got me started on restoring Benchseats. I realized I paid a lot of money and all they did was recover the seat I gave them. Upholstery Shops DO NOT touch anything else on the seat!! So my seat will come back out and get restored MY way!!
OR:
I will sell my seat “as is” and restore one of my seat frames. Build it with a new foam, a new grid and a new Charcoal Cover.

[TKCR]

I finally found a set of OEM Charcoal Seatbelts!!! So the aftermarket belts are coming out.

[808_67C10]

Wow, nice. I bet those door panels are some bucks... nice though

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Wow, nice. I bet those door panels are some bucks... nice though

They are, but NOS are even higher priced, if your lucky to find any. I would love a set of NOS, but too rich for my blood. I still haven’t decided yet, I keep changing my mind
I like what I have right now, it’s just now that there are actually Door Panels that are OEM looking, I want them. It’s not a need, a want, which is why I keep going back & forth. I think I could make a better decision if I could see them in person! Might just have to take a little road trip to NC. I’m retired now, so I could do that

[TKCR]

Not much to report on Big Red. I’ve been helping out a friend with restoring the interior of his truck. I built a fully restored 79 Tilt bench seat for him, Carmine Red.

[TKCR]

Now I’m working on his interior parts. They are blue, but will be dyed Carmine Red. Cleaned, did a little sanding and more cleaning. Had to fix a few cracks. Got those epoxied and sanded down also. Sand blasted the sun visor holders. I’ll start laying some color on them this week. I will get pics posted up when they are completed.

[nlped]

What brand or supplier are you using for the dye?