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09-27-2014, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Missouri
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Got my wheels yesterday!
A friend had a vintage set of ET turbines I picked up yesterday. I love the look - big change from the 19s and 20s everyone runs today, but I think it matches the retro style we're going for. Now to choose tires. And start in on everything else.
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09-27-2014, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: central California
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
Nice! White letter T/A's would go with the retro look.
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09-27-2014, 12:08 PM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
 
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
2nd the BFG'S!
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09-27-2014, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
Nice wheels! I keep the white letters on the inside. I like black walls out on these trucks.
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09-27-2014, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Missouri
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
Thanks! Debating now whether to leave them crusty or powder coat.
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09-27-2014, 01:47 PM
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Location: Grants Pass, OR
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
Quote:
Personally I like Hammerite. Good protection from rust and crust, but still gives that weathered/beater look. |
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09-27-2014, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: westminster sc
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
Like the look I'd leave as is
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10-19-2014, 08:53 AM
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Location: Missouri
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
We decided on powder coat with 30% gloss. Found new uni-lug washers on eBay and got the tires mounted yesterday. I love how it came out. I'm taking two leaves out of the rear springs hoping that levels things out with the two inch drop spindles. Hopefully when we swap the 351 for the 327 I don't lose all of the front drop.
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10-20-2014, 08:05 PM
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Location: Clinton township, MI
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
Looks great!
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10-20-2014, 09:17 PM
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Location: Dallas, GA
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
http://6066gmcclub.com/gmcguy/EngineData.html
According to that the dry weight of the 351 is 860lbs!
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12-21-2014, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Missouri
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
Today we hit a milestone - the GMC is back on it's own feet! Got the Dana44 axles drilled to 5-bolt (thanks to Axleboy). Took me five tries to find studs that match the front, were the right length and knurl. Just needs body work and a motor. It's got a pretty good rake with two leaves out of the back and a 2" drop up front. With the swap from the big block V6 to 327 the front should come up an inch and help level it out some.
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12-21-2014, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: nephi , utah
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
they sure do look nice , its interesting how all the old school stuff 35-40 yrs back is making its return , those are sharp
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12-21-2014, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tulare, CA
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
A little late getting here but I like the look of your vintage ET rims & black wall tires. Looking Good!!!!
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12-21-2014, 08:22 PM
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State of Confusion!
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
Agree with above. I'm late and it looks good with them wheels and tires!
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12-21-2014, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Fruita, Colorado
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
Man, those look great on there. I also like the black out vs white lettering out. Great look.
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12-21-2014, 11:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Doodah Kansas
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Re: Got my wheels yesterday!
love et turbines! a guy I used to work with had an 82 vette with optional turbines and it was a great look
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