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Tubbing Bed Questions
Hey all, I am buillding a '67 shortbed and I am aiming for a pro-street look. I am aware that in order to achieve this I will need to tub the rear fender wells to fit some wider tires back there. My question is how??? What are some good ways or techniques to get this done. I searched on here looking for a thread to help me out and was unsuccessful finding what I wanted (might have been operator error). If you guys could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it!!
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=161189
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=524400 Here are a couple. I know there are others. Just be sure to use the bigger piece of each tub so you have one seam instead of two... Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
Heres the one i was looking for. page 2 of this thread...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=322819&page=2 Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
i'd think you'd first b more concerned about building the rear frame half and suspension// once that is solved you can go about mounting the bed and clearancing the wheels
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
Depends on the tire size your using. You can fit a lot of tire in there without frame mods.
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
I'm not wanting to shorten the rearend or get to crazy with the modifications, just looking for a prostreet look. If I tub the fenderwells back even with the frame I should be able to fit a pretty good size tire in there right?
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
My plan is to go with some weld draglite wheels. Would a 15x12 rear and a 15x6 front look alright? Also, what would be a good tire size for the rear? Any comments appreciated, Thanks
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
Personally not a fan of skinnys up front... 7" or 8" would look better.
Depending on the backspace on the draglites youll prob have to narrow the rear. Or go with a wheel you can customize the backspace. I think a 12" rear will easily fit with tubs flush with the frame (someone else pls confirm).. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
Looks like the DL's come in several backspace options, should be good to go!
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
i got 15x14 with 31x18.5 tire frame was narrowed by 3 inches / as far a tubbs took two sets and welded them together
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
Fastwillie....What offset did you go with. I would like to get some 20x14 wheels but not if I have to narrow the frame. I don't mind narrowing the rear end or making wider tubs. Thanks
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Re: Tubbing Bed Questions
I got a already tubbed 67 short wide bed if anyone is interested.
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