Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Cool video #c10clublasvegas

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I can’t believe it’s been almost 10 years now when I started my build. I finally installed carpet a couple of months ago and the build is complete lol

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Here’s a couple of my favorite pics during my build

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I can see why! One of my absolute favorites. Thanks for sharing this, it gives a bunch of people inspiration to keep on keepin on!:metal:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

WOW! I just read every word. My gosh! You are very skilled as well as patient. I am only in the "mock up" stages right now so this is inspiring. I totaled it in 2007 so It's been a while since this truck has seen the road. I have moved it from house to house under it's own power but haven't driven it in 13 years. I have owned it for 31 years and used to wheel it in the Rubicon when I lived in Cali. Thank you for finishing!

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Thank You for the compliments! Sorry for the slow response. We ALL have everyday life challenges, and our trucks sometimes become our lowest priority. That’s awesome to own a truck for that long. That’s why you will finish it and haven’t given up on it.
Good luck and keep on trucking.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I am thinking about updating my wheel's and tires. Anyone have any recommendations? I am looking to go 20 x 10's rear and 20 x 8.5 up front.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

what kind of look are you after? Do you want to stick with a 5 spoke, do you like a deep lip or a flush design, chrome, polished aluminum, painted (what color)? Too many choices to just spit one out that you might actually like.

If you're into billet wheels, Billet Specialties and U.S. Mags have some very nice, high quality wheels. Intro Wheels has some that are a little cheaper, but still nice (although some have complained about their polish not being show quality), Raceline is another brand that has many different designs to choose from. There are several others, most will offer powder-coating at an additional charge.

Be careful though, it is definitely true in the wheel world when they say, you get what you pay for.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Updated wheels would bring this truck to the next level. Affordable, I’d look at the billet specialties speedway, polished. Wanna spend a little more, besides intro, also take a look at esajian. Their hole shot wheel would look killer on this truck

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thank You for your input Duane. Your truck looks killer! I really like the billet look with the lip on the rear wheels. I am going to research the top brands you are recommending. The date code on my tires are 9 years old and I'm not able to find my front tire size available anymore.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I think your spot on Chris. It's time to update my wheels.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Did you find anything you like?

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

great read!! Just did the entire thing, what a journey, but what a great truck you have!! Wheels would be a good change. I like the ones you have, but you could change it just a bit, kinda like changing its makeup. lol

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I haven’t yet. Thanks for asking. Need to do something soon my tires are almost 10 years old. I really like the wheels and tire combo on your truck. What wheels are you running? Thank You

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Thank You for taking the time to read thru my build.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I'm running Intro brand "Retro" wheels in 19x8 and 20x10.