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I didn't shop much further than Summit Racing, but surely any Cragar dealer can get them. I would shop around, Summit put a $15/wheel surcharge on for "special order" but they're still cheap so I didn't bother.

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I've had the cab on the frame for mock-up for a couple weeks but thats bout it. I've been real busy and the heat is not a huge motivator so it's going slow right now but I did get my wheels painted tonight, whad'ya think? This is the same color that's going on the dash, 1966 marina blue metallic. I was thinking about using it on the firewall too but now I'm considering going with a gloss black there.

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Wheels look good.glad to hear the drugs are helping.try to get some very small lug nuts to fit in the spyder caps.what tire size are you getting know.

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They're sending me 235/70/15's instead. I saw some on 15x7's and they looked pretty good. I'm on the fence about the spider caps actually after reading about all the problems mounting them. Something about putting a cheap ring under the lugs on a lug-centric hub just doesn't sit well with me. I'm considering using sending them back and using bullet lug nuts with cones. What do you think, how did yours mount?

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I used accorn lug nuts.i had to use a rubber mallet to help them on.my syder caps were $185 from excalibur. I bought bullet lug nuts and center caps for $40 at a local hot rod show.

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I sent the spider caps back and just used bullet lug nuts and bullet caps (shannon cones) they were only like $25 shipped and look great. I'm just waiting for my 2nd set of Diamondbacks to get here then I'll mount and get some pics, I think they're going to look great. The new tires are going to be 235/70/15, I was wrong in my last post.

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cant wait to see some new pics.

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The 'burb is looking great, I better get into gear or you're gonna catch me.

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credit cards hot right know.

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HAHA I know the feeling, I was gathering receipts last night for a budget check. What size tires were on those Cragars?

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got a line on a 6.0 out of a 2000 suburban with 60K miles for $500.not sure if thats the way i want to go.i think the wiring harness will be spendy.what are you planning on using if you use your motor.

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255/65/15 bfg radial ta

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I'd go with the 6.0, it's getting much easier and cheaper to have a harness made and ecm tuned. You supply the harness and they make it stand alone with usually a 4 wire hook-up. You get a small fuse block with relays and it's pretty much plug-and-play. Wait4meperformance does it for about $360 last I checked. There's a bunch of tutorials about doing it yourself too. Plus consider they are virtually maintenance-free. No setting valve lash, oil leaks, distributors to wear out, etc.

I converted to carb just for looks and simplicity on mine. I have a Edelbrock LS1 Victor Jr Carb intake, MSD 6010 controller and Barry Grant Demon 650. I love the idea of setting timing with my computer. I am going to use the 5.3, I must have been off my meds the other night when I considered swapping for the 350 in my '71. :lol:

Word of caution you will have to change out the oil pan, right now mine is by far the lowest point in the front. I picked up an F-body pan cheap but typically the whole set up runs about $250.

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Got on a kick last night and picked up a bunch of gauges (still bidding on the tach but the rest are mine):

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Nice find.i just won the auction on a fulton visor.original 807 series.

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Very nice, hate to know what that cost ya :uhmk: I got a visor last week, it's not a Fulton but it works fine and it was $60. It's adjustable, I'll get some pics.

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Here's the visor. "New" new tires came in today, can't wait to get them mounted and get some pics for ya'll. I think this will be a truck work weekend...hopefully. I got over the back thing and now I might have a gallbladder issue. Man, 30 is not being kind to me.

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I hope you feel better. I had my major health crap last year.

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I hear you. At 30 I lost my job, and got arthritis. 31 was much better!

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Just playing around a bit:
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looking good bro!

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I am liking it alot, what tranny you using? Rear end?
did you have to move the cab back or forward with your
set up? Seems like you didn't have to since the running boards
seemed aligned.

I went the s-10 frame route, but have an OG frame I am wanted
to go the same route you went.

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Thanks for the few pics.lookin killer.

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Wheels look great ! I was not sure at 1st, but they grew on me.

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I'm going to try using an NP833 4-speed manual O/D trans...we'll se but so far it fits up fine. The cab and running boards are actually crooked there I just tossed them on the frame. I don't have any plans to move them from stock locations. I like the original frames, seems to make things a bit easier, just have to bite the big bullet on front suspension.

Thanks!

Appreciate it!

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looks awesome, i love wide whites

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Aired out, sits about 3" off the ground, I think I'm just gonna leave it and not mess with trying to go lower:

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Very cool project! I love the color on the wheels!

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I am digging it.

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That thing looks killer.i noticed you moved the other pickup to get it over there,thats a good thing.

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Yeah, I finally got my '71 out of the garage. Put about 80 miles on her yesterday with no problems. I still had pine needles in the bed from November when we got a Christmas tree (last time we drove it). Definitely a good day!

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just go ahead and lay it out much easier now than down the road !!!!!!! Im just saying

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Hello.......I was taking the back way home the other day and saw your blue truck and thought.....man i have seen that somewhere......then realized it was on here....Reallly nice trucks.....I like the wheels!

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Haha! Thanks for the compliment, next time you see the garage doors up that's a good sign I'm out farting around feel free to stop in! What town do you live in? Oh and BTW welcome to the forum!

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I am in Bella Vista....Thanks for the welcome.....

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Guys I need some motivation, haven't touched this thing in over a month at all. New parts laying everywhere...

Anybody want to stop by and help me wrench? I need a hand wrestling the engine and trans into location so I can finish the motor and trans mounts.

Or just kick me in the butt here. Either way I promise some good PICS if you guys can get me moving again.

Leevon

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I would if I was closer. I am trying to get the ball even started on mine. Life keep stepping in the way.

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i will come help .....IF WE CAN GO AHEAD AND LAY IT OUT !!!!!! OH AND IM NOT MUCH OF A BEER GUY GONNA NEED SOME CROWN

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Id come over and help ya but its abit of a drive get back out there shes almost ready...

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Im on board with 67 cheby.lay it out.