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rustSpot · 07-13-2009, 01:06 PM

I'll show a pic of a 40 series tire on my Chevy and a 30 series tire on my wifes Dodge. Keep in mind her Dodge is cambered in which makes the tire look a little larger then it actually is. My point here is the difference in the 30 and 40 series are not much and will not create your ride quality to dramatically change. Now if your were to run a 265/70/17 that would give you some sidewall flex! I'll also include a pic of my rear setup. Mocked up now with Slams but will be running Firestones. This truck is set up for a two inch (above ground level) ride height and the front wheels lock out at this height. Hopefully someday soon I can share how it rides on a 25 series tire. The fronts are actually 265/30/22 and the rears are 295/25/22. There is a reason for this also. One more thing, a friends daily driven 745li BMW rides like a dream on 265/30s and 295/25s. What size tires did you end up going with?

BigShoe24 · 07-27-2009, 05:33 PM

Thanks rustspot- 325/30 on a 22"

I've been looking at some Reverse Hood Kits. Electric Life Power Reverse Hood Kit appears to be the best one I've found so far. Anyone know of any others? As always, thanks for the help

ShowSS12 · 07-28-2009, 09:05 AM

I wouldn't worry so much about the tire ride quality when you on bags, I would be more concered out the potholes in the road....

I run a 30 series in a 22 on my Impala and 30 series 24 on my escalade both are bagged and ride smoooooootttttthhhhhhh...

Dinos63 · 07-29-2009, 01:42 PM

I also agree with rust spot the suspension set up is key,

grinch4om · 07-29-2009, 03:00 PM

the shorter the sidewall, the closer to the road your wheel is...including all the crap on the road...so potholes, squirrels, small dogs can hurt your expensive wheels

BigShoe24 · 07-29-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grinch4om

the shorter the sidewall, the closer to the road your wheel is...including all the crap on the road...so potholes, squirrels, small dogs can hurt your expensive wheels

Grinch, do you run over small animals pretty often? I'm just playin

So, any ideas on the hood fella's? Thanks

BigShoe24 · 07-31-2009, 12:36 AM

Just wanted to say Thank you to PB for the help with the Accuair. Nathan is always a big help.

Also, Justin from "Scott's Hotrods" what a great guy. I highly recommend Scott's Hotrods to everyone on the board who would like quality products.

BigShoe24 · 09-02-2009, 11:42 PM

Anyone chime in and help me get this moved over to the "project & builds" ? I've got a lot of parts coming in, and want to post some good pics. Thanks

**N2TRUX** · 09-03-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigShoe24

Anyone chime in and help me get this moved over to the "project & builds" ?...

All you have to do is ask...

FnLow69 · 09-03-2009, 11:29 AM

It may have been said but what are those wheels called? they look awesome.

BigShoe24 · 09-05-2009, 09:44 AM

They are V-Twins, made by Boyd. 22x9.5" & 22x12" I'm pretty happy with them so far, thanks FnLow

BigShoe24 · 09-05-2009, 09:47 AM

Almost ready to disassemble

PBFAB.COM · 09-05-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigShoe24

Almost ready to disassemble

You can't just leave us hangin'.... we need to see some more angles on that bad boy!

Blaz-air · 09-09-2009, 10:26 PM

I agree with Nate, more pics!!!! I went with the same wheel but did 20 and 22 and I also did the blasted sections like this wheel.

BigShoe24 · 09-09-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

All you have to do is ask...

Thanks N2TRUX

mycool72 · 10-15-2009, 03:07 PM

What ever happened with this truck?

*Dylan · 10-15-2009, 03:13 PM

Looks awesome!

big_al_71 · 10-15-2009, 03:22 PM

FTL? are you in Fort Lauderdale FL?

if you are I need to come by and see that bad boy!!!!

**Hart_Rod** · 10-17-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

FTL? are you in Fort Lauderdale FL?

if you are I need to come by and see that bad boy!!!!

I'm wondering the same thing....

BigShoe24 · 11-01-2009, 11:50 PM

Yep, I am in Lauderdale. Also, I am ordering the CPP wilwood brake upgrade, which requires replacing spindles. I currently have the 2.5" drop 5-lug, drilled & slotted kit, and just wanted to see if anyone could tell me what it might be worth for resale? Thanks

BigShoe24 · 11-02-2009, 12:07 AM

Has anyone seen or installed this kit on a project? It's the CPP wilwood kit, just curious about the spindles. Thanks

SCOTI · 11-02-2009, 12:45 AM

They're the CPP modular spindles.

BigShoe24 · 11-22-2009, 12:31 AM

Thanks Scoti, I was more so wondering if anyone had installed it or heard anything about it.

Also, can anyone chime in and tell me a little about this fittings. What is the standard size coming off a Viair? I believe it is 3/8" but am starting to confuse myself. I need to install these AVS moisture catch's and need a Male To Male that is the same size as the Viair Output thread size. Thanks as always.

68 short step · 11-22-2009, 10:34 AM

im pretty sure its a 1/4"NPT..

BigShoe24 · 08-11-2010, 01:24 AM

Almost done with all the body work, what a pain the a**!

07-13-2009, 01:06 PM	#101
rustSpot NO REGRETS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 498	Re: Getting Started I'll show a pic of a 40 series tire on my Chevy and a 30 series tire on my wifes Dodge. Keep in mind her Dodge is cambered in which makes the tire look a little larger then it actually is. My point here is the difference in the 30 and 40 series are not much and will not create your ride quality to dramatically change. Now if your were to run a 265/70/17 that would give you some sidewall flex! I'll also include a pic of my rear setup. Mocked up now with Slams but will be running Firestones. This truck is set up for a two inch (above ground level) ride height and the front wheels lock out at this height. Hopefully someday soon I can share how it rides on a 25 series tire. The fronts are actually 265/30/22 and the rears are 295/25/22. There is a reason for this also. One more thing, a friends daily driven 745li BMW rides like a dream on 265/30s and 295/25s. What size tires did you end up going with? Attached Images

07-27-2009, 05:33 PM	#102
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Getting Started Thanks rustspot- 325/30 on a 22" I've been looking at some Reverse Hood Kits. Electric Life Power Reverse Hood Kit appears to be the best one I've found so far. Anyone know of any others? As always, thanks for the help __________________ RCC

07-28-2009, 09:05 AM	#103
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Getting Started I wouldn't worry so much about the tire ride quality when you on bags, I would be more concered out the potholes in the road.... I run a 30 series in a 22 on my Impala and 30 series 24 on my escalade both are bagged and ride smoooooootttttthhhhhhh... __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

07-29-2009, 01:42 PM	#104
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Getting Started I also agree with rust spot the suspension set up is key, __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-29-2009, 03:00 PM	#105
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: Getting Started the shorter the sidewall, the closer to the road your wheel is...including all the crap on the road...so potholes, squirrels, small dogs can hurt your expensive wheels

07-31-2009, 12:36 AM	#107
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Getting Started Just wanted to say Thank you to PB for the help with the Accuair. Nathan is always a big help. Also, Justin from "Scott's Hotrods" what a great guy. I highly recommend Scott's Hotrods to everyone on the board who would like quality products. __________________ RCC

09-02-2009, 11:42 PM	#108
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Getting Started Anyone chime in and help me get this moved over to the "project & builds" ? I've got a lot of parts coming in, and want to post some good pics. Thanks __________________ RCC

09-03-2009, 11:29 AM	#110
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: Getting Started It may have been said but what are those wheels called? they look awesome. __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

09-05-2009, 09:44 AM	#111
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Getting Started They are V-Twins, made by Boyd. 22x9.5" & 22x12" I'm pretty happy with them so far, thanks FnLow __________________ RCC

09-05-2009, 09:47 AM	#112
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Getting Started Almost ready to disassemble Attached Images __________________ RCC

09-09-2009, 10:26 PM	#114
Blaz-air Digital Dude Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: St. Louis Posts: 611	Re: Getting Started I agree with Nate, more pics!!!! I went with the same wheel but did 20 and 22 and I also did the blasted sections like this wheel. __________________ Carter Hickman www.hokdigitalpaintbooth.com carterhickmandesigns.com

10-15-2009, 03:07 PM	#116
mycool72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 309	Re: Getting Started What ever happened with this truck?

10-15-2009, 03:13 PM	#117
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Getting Started Looks awesome! __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

10-15-2009, 03:22 PM	#118
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Getting Started FTL? are you in Fort Lauderdale FL? if you are I need to come by and see that bad boy!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-01-2009, 11:50 PM	#120
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Getting Started Yep, I am in Lauderdale. Also, I am ordering the CPP wilwood brake upgrade, which requires replacing spindles. I currently have the 2.5" drop 5-lug, drilled & slotted kit, and just wanted to see if anyone could tell me what it might be worth for resale? Thanks Attached Images __________________ RCC



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11-02-2009, 12:07 AM	#121
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Getting Started Has anyone seen or installed this kit on a project? It's the CPP wilwood kit, just curious about the spindles. Thanks Attached Images __________________ RCC

11-02-2009, 12:45 AM	#122
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,915	Re: Getting Started They're the CPP modular spindles. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-22-2009, 12:31 AM	#123
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Getting Started Thanks Scoti, I was more so wondering if anyone had installed it or heard anything about it. Also, can anyone chime in and tell me a little about this fittings. What is the standard size coming off a Viair? I believe it is 3/8" but am starting to confuse myself. I need to install these AVS moisture catch's and need a Male To Male that is the same size as the Viair Output thread size. Thanks as always. Attached Images __________________ RCC

11-22-2009, 10:34 AM	#124
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Getting Started im pretty sure its a 1/4"NPT..

08-11-2010, 01:24 AM	#125
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Getting Started Almost done with all the body work, what a pain the a**! Attached Images __________________ RCC

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