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1970 CST Short Wide

12-18-2021 10:10 PM

New Tubes Arrived today

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My old tubes had a lot of dents and I wanted to replace them. Bigger is Better Right
Got them from American Classic Truck Parts. $100 less than Brothers

LockDoc

12-18-2021 11:46 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide (Post 9008455)

My old tubes had a lot of dents and I wanted to replace them. Bigger is Better Right
Got them from American Classic Truck Parts. $100 less than Brothers

I'll take a look at them. I either need to widen the ones I have or invest in a set of those for my Dually project. Did they fit pretty good?

LockDoc
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1970 CST Short Wide

12-19-2021 12:25 AM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Originally Posted by LockDoc (Post 9008487)

I'll take a look at them. I either need to widen the ones I have or invest in a set of those for my Dually project. Did they fit pretty good?

LockDoc
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I haven’t actually mounted them yet but they look REALLY Good

LockDoc

12-19-2021 01:14 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide (Post 9008506)

I haven’t actually mounted them yet but they look REALLY Good

I see they are 16" wide. I will have to measure and see how much extra width I need. I estimated 3".

Thanks for posting them.

LockDoc

1970 CST Short Wide

12-19-2021 08:38 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Originally Posted by LockDoc (Post 9008600)

I see they are 16" wide. I will have to measure and see how much extra width I need. I estimated 3".

Thanks for posting them.

LockDoc

This pic should help you see the difference

LockDoc

12-19-2021 09:54 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide (Post 9008753)

This pic should help you see the difference

I flipped the picture. I didn't get a chance to measure mine but I don't think I need one that much wider. Thanks.

LockDoc

Getter-Done

12-19-2021 11:35 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Originally Posted by LockDoc (Post 9008798)

I flipped the picture. I didn't get a chance to measure mine but I don't think I need one that much wider. Thanks.

LockDoc

They are fairly easy to modify.
Just make sure you start cutting pass the curve.

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1970 CST Short Wide

12-19-2021 11:42 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Originally Posted by LockDoc (Post 9008798)

I flipped the picture. I didn't get a chance to measure mine but I don't think I need one that much wider. Thanks.

LockDoc

Thanks for flipping the pic

LockDoc

12-20-2021 10:59 AM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done (Post 9008846)

They are fairly easy to modify.
Just make sure you start cutting pass the curve.

Yeah, I have another set I can cut up but they need a little work.

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide (Post 9008849)

Thanks for flipping the pic

No problem. Keep us updated on the fit when you bolt them in.

Thanks,
LockDoc

SCOTI

12-20-2021 02:44 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

@LockDoc,

The aftermarket 'wider' tubs are 4" wider vs stock & are a common swap for the Squarebody guys w/duallys wanting to run the big semi style wheel conversions. A quick bolt-in too w/some minor floor mods (x2 sides). That seems it would be easier to cover up vs splicing two tubs together, body-working to a factory appearance, + top coat (x2 sides). I guess it depends on what you're working with though.

Getter-Done

12-20-2021 09:02 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide (Post 9008455)

My old tubes had a lot of dents and I wanted to replace them. Bigger is Better Right
Got them from American Classic Truck Parts. $100 less than Brothers

Those will look Great:metal:

1970 CST Short Wide

12-21-2021 01:30 AM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Originally Posted by LockDoc (Post 9008950)

Yeah, I have another set I can cut up but they need a little work.

No problem. Keep us updated on the fit when you bolt them in.

Thanks,
LockDoc

Everything is cleaned up, just waiting on bolts. Had to cut old ones out and it was cheaper to wait for the LMC kit for $9.95 than hitting ACE. Anyway they are looking really good Fit wise. There is a bit of welding required to make the humps in the bed look correct (see pic) saw this on U Tube. As you can see my bed is not the Best. Have some undercoating ordered for the under side of the tubs. Will most likely do a line a Bed later, still debating
Anyway I’m happy with the fit and will post pics when All Done

71 super

12-24-2021 09:52 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

Cooper restorations offers a set that are two inches wider than stock, should be here after Christmas, will post pictures when they arrive.

1970 CST Short Wide

12-24-2021 10:53 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Originally Posted by 71 super (Post 9010833)

Cooper restorations offers a set that are two inches wider than stock, should be here after Christmas, will post pictures when they arrive.

I saw the 2” ones. But with me it’s bigger is better LOL. Looking forward to pics

LockDoc

12-24-2021 11:38 PM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

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Me too.

LockDoc

jondancer

12-25-2021 12:02 AM

Re: New Tubes Arrived today

Those are cool I didn’t know they made wide tubs

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