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troy54gmc · 03-17-2011, 07:26 PM

Got some tires on the wheels so i can set the ride height. now i can put the four bar on the rear.

troy54gmc · 03-17-2011, 07:29 PM

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Kabwe · 03-18-2011, 12:11 PM

troy54gmc,

Your truck is looking great.

troy54gmc · 03-24-2011, 02:41 AM

got some time in today on the truck. i didnt like the way i had the cross bars on the rear frame before so i messed around today and redid some. the first picture is how i had it and the second two is what i changed it to today. whata think????

troy54gmc · 03-24-2011, 02:46 AM

Man does anyone else feel like they work and work on something and never feel like anything is getting done.

1952ssr · 03-24-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by troy54gmc

Man does anyone else feel like they work and work on something and never feel like anything is getting done.

I've been saying that for 2 years!

panelrodder81 · 03-24-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr

I've been saying that for 2 years!

I've been saying that for 11! (And I'm only 28.)

-Panelrodder

Kabwe · 03-24-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by troy54gmc

Man does anyone else feel like they work and work on something and never feel like anything is getting done.

As you can see you are not alone my friend.lol The worst part is when you're done you will want to do it again. I guess the welding fumes and grinding dust makes us automotive masochistic.lol

BTW, everything is looking great. Keep plugging away and posting pics.

xpickup · 03-24-2011, 03:15 PM

troy54gmc, The stance looks great. Keep up the great job.

Shannon

troy54gmc · 03-27-2011, 04:58 PM

Wow. Thanks guys. im glad to see im not alone in thinking (cant i just finish this one part so i can move on to the next one.)

and yes kabwe you are so right. i allready have plans on what i want to build next. Hey i got a great deal on some 20 inch wheels and tires at a local car swap meet last weekend. i only paid $350 for the set and the tires have almost 90% of the tread on them. the wheels are like brand new not a scratch or curb rash on any of them. Im gonna try to get some mock up pictures of them on the truck to see if i like them. Not sure about the design just yet, but i couldnt pass up a great deal... whata guys think???

ChuckDriver · 03-27-2011, 07:20 PM

Keep the ralley's!

Pop's C-10 · 03-27-2011, 09:27 PM

sell em

troy54gmc · 03-27-2011, 10:26 PM

Ya im thinking the same thing. besides that they dont fit my lug pattern on the front. they were supposed to be drilled for 5 on 4-1/2 and 5 on 4-3/4 but there not there 4-1/4 and 4-1/2 so i think ill stick with the rallys until i can afford something i really like. its just hard to pass up a good deal. oh well on to craigslist they go.

Kabwe · 03-28-2011, 12:22 AM

I would not say anything but you asked. Those wheels do no fit your truck they belong on a new truck or SUV. Please don't build that fabulous truck only to put horrible wheels on it. Keep the rally's for now they look great, and if you want to later put some really nice wheels on it.

OrrieG · 03-28-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

I would not say anything but you asked. Those wheels do no fit your truck they belong on a new truck or SUV. Please don't build that fabulous truck only to put horrible wheels on it. Keep the rally's for now they look great, and if you want to later put some really nice wheels on it.

Ditto, find a Nissan or Toyota for them....

troy54gmc · 03-28-2011, 08:06 PM

I agree. i test fitted them and they look horrible on the truck. sticking with the rallys for now. i can allways count on you guys for being honest.

troy54gmc · 04-03-2011, 12:28 AM

Well its officially spring in Az. 101 degrees yesterday.

panelrodder81 · 04-03-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by troy54gmc

Well its officially spring in Az. 101 degrees yesterday.

We got to 75 on Saturday.... but it snowed last night and is back down to the 40's! That is Spring in Utah! Have fun with the warm weather.

troy54gmc · 05-28-2011, 08:45 PM

Whats everyone up to??? its been awhile since ive had time to tinker with the truck hopefully will get back at it soon.. i hate when life gets in the way of truck building..

BC Toy chest · 08-04-2011, 06:14 AM

OK .....you did ask, "whata guys think???" I think you should stick with the rallys the stance of your truck & the wheel/tire combo you have now, looks Killer. Maybe you think the rallys are a little on the plain Jane side. You can fix that by swapping out the center caps, here are a couple of low profile center caps you might consider. Also you can paint your wheel center section the same color as the truck. Hope I did not ofend you. The truck is looking good.

troy54gmc · 03-21-2012, 01:41 PM

Hey Guys, dang it been a long time since ive been on here. had some serious family issues gong on. but good news is im back and back on the project. i did purchase a barely used lt1 chevy motor and trans for the truck and have big plans, ill post some pictures soon. until then i need to get caught up.

03-17-2011, 07:26 PM	#101
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: My 54gmc build Got some tires on the wheels so i can set the ride height. now i can put the four bar on the rear. Attached Images

03-17-2011, 07:29 PM	#102
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: My 54gmc build .. Last edited by troy54gmc; 03-21-2011 at 08:34 PM.

03-18-2011, 12:11 PM	#103
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 54gmc build troy54gmc, Your truck is looking great.

03-24-2011, 02:41 AM	#104
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: My 54gmc build got some time in today on the truck. i didnt like the way i had the cross bars on the rear frame before so i messed around today and redid some. the first picture is how i had it and the second two is what i changed it to today. whata think???? Attached Images

03-24-2011, 02:46 AM	#105
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: My 54gmc build Man does anyone else feel like they work and work on something and never feel like anything is getting done.

03-24-2011, 03:15 PM	#109
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: My 54gmc build troy54gmc, The stance looks great. Keep up the great job. Shannon

03-27-2011, 04:58 PM	#110
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: My 54gmc build Wow. Thanks guys. im glad to see im not alone in thinking (cant i just finish this one part so i can move on to the next one.) and yes kabwe you are so right. i allready have plans on what i want to build next. Hey i got a great deal on some 20 inch wheels and tires at a local car swap meet last weekend. i only paid $350 for the set and the tires have almost 90% of the tread on them. the wheels are like brand new not a scratch or curb rash on any of them. Im gonna try to get some mock up pictures of them on the truck to see if i like them. Not sure about the design just yet, but i couldnt pass up a great deal... whata guys think??? Attached Images

03-27-2011, 07:20 PM	#111
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My 54gmc build Keep the ralley's! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

03-27-2011, 09:27 PM	#112
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: My 54gmc build sell em

03-27-2011, 10:26 PM	#113
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: My 54gmc build Ya im thinking the same thing. besides that they dont fit my lug pattern on the front. they were supposed to be drilled for 5 on 4-1/2 and 5 on 4-3/4 but there not there 4-1/4 and 4-1/2 so i think ill stick with the rallys until i can afford something i really like. its just hard to pass up a good deal. oh well on to craigslist they go.

03-28-2011, 12:22 AM	#114
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 54gmc build I would not say anything but you asked. Those wheels do no fit your truck they belong on a new truck or SUV. Please don't build that fabulous truck only to put horrible wheels on it. Keep the rally's for now they look great, and if you want to later put some really nice wheels on it.

03-28-2011, 08:06 PM	#116
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: My 54gmc build I agree. i test fitted them and they look horrible on the truck. sticking with the rallys for now. i can allways count on you guys for being honest.

04-03-2011, 12:28 AM	#117
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: My 54gmc build Well its officially spring in Az. 101 degrees yesterday.

05-28-2011, 08:45 PM	#119
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: My 54gmc build Whats everyone up to??? its been awhile since ive had time to tinker with the truck hopefully will get back at it soon.. i hate when life gets in the way of truck building..

08-04-2011, 06:14 AM	#120
BC Toy chest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 914	Re: My 54gmc build OK .....you did ask, "whata guys think???" I think you should stick with the rallys the stance of your truck & the wheel/tire combo you have now, looks Killer. Maybe you think the rallys are a little on the plain Jane side. You can fix that by swapping out the center caps, here are a couple of low profile center caps you might consider. Also you can paint your wheel center section the same color as the truck. Hope I did not ofend you. The truck is looking good. Attached Images __________________ *I'm not tail-gating, I'm drafting.* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432758



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03-21-2012, 01:41 PM	#121
troy54gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: surprise az Posts: 239	Re: My 54gmc build Hey Guys, dang it been a long time since ive been on here. had some serious family issues gong on. but good news is im back and back on the project. i did purchase a barely used lt1 chevy motor and trans for the truck and have big plans, ill post some pictures soon. until then i need to get caught up.

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