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Truckhead · 12-20-2004, 09:45 PM

Here's the pics, hopefully to have my 70' bagged by spring.Been driving it everyday having a blast.

PRUNEDA · 12-20-2004, 09:57 PM

Nice truck!!!

Buddy Lee · 12-21-2004, 10:28 AM

Really nice truck!

GreyHoundSteve · 12-21-2004, 01:32 PM

Nice truck. How about some more pictures and info on those rims and tires. Also, is that a sir Michaels rear roll pan?

Truckhead · 12-21-2004, 02:01 PM

The rims i got used off an escalade from a guy at fall Carlise,Pa. They're AmericanRacing 621's 20X9.
Offered in hubcentric or standard.The tires are Kumho 275/40/20. I got them at Discount tire off the internet for $185 each. I tried 275/45's but they were just alittle too tall, i was looking for more of a squared off look tire without going to a ultra low profile. I did alot of research on this to come up with the look i was going for and i found it.

The rims fit fine on the front, cept i had to grind alittle on the hub around the outer bearing to let the wheel fit. On the rear i had to use 1/2" spacers to position the wheel, (Probly could of used 3/4")

But to used the spacers i had to install longer studs, to install the studs i had to have a machine shop enlarge the stud holes alittle to accept the Moroso studs. Then, when fitting the wheels i found i had to trim 1/4" off the rear studs to make them the right length.
I called Summit and they said that they don't have an application for our trucks (67-72)for longer wheel studs.

In all i still consider these rims a bolt-on deal, with alittle work.

GreyHoundSteve · 12-21-2004, 04:05 PM

It was worth the work. They look great! Can i inquire about the drop you have on the truck? Your truck has the EXACT stance i'm going for and i also wanted to use 20's with more than a rubber band on them. Could i get a profile close up of the rims and the wheelwell to see the proportions better.

Truckhead · 12-21-2004, 04:07 PM

I can get these new for $255 each at the local tire shop. It's the best price i've found so far.

GreyHoundSteve · 12-21-2004, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Truckhead

I can get these new for $255 each at the local tire shop. It's the best price i've found so far.

I had another rim in mind but the stance and tire/rim size is dead on for what im wanting to do. What amount of drop do you have on your truck?

Rollie396 · 12-22-2004, 03:22 AM

that is one sweet ride!The title of the thread has a country song-like feel to it though

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bagged72blaz · 12-22-2004, 04:56 PM

what is hubcentric?

**N2TRUX** · 12-22-2004, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged72blaz

what is hubcentric?

Hubcentric= The centerbore of a wheel is machined so the size of the hole on the back of the wheel actually centers the wheel properly on the hub.
With a hubcentric wheel, the lug hardware will not be supporting the weight of the vehicle, all they really do is press the wheel against the hub of the car. Some wheels use high quality, forged centering rings (hubcentric rings)that lock into place in the back of the wheel.

If you have non-hubcentric (lugcentric) wheels, they should be torqued correctly while the vehicle is still off of the ground so they center properly. The weight of the vehicle can push the wheel off-center slightly while you're tightening them down if left on the ground.....

Truckhead · 12-23-2004, 01:04 AM

My truck has a ECE 4/6 drop with a disc brake conversion. I think my research paid off as i got the stance and tire profile i was after. I firmly believe that any vehicle can be made to look good with the right stance. I go to the F100 Supernats in Knoxville every year in May and see countless big money show trucks that either sit too high or low in the front or rear, or have the wrong rim and tire profile. Most guys have their F100's slammed in the front and way up in the back. I want to bust out my tools and fix their ride height problem on the spot. LOL

I'll get some better pics when the suns out.

bagged72blaz · 12-23-2004, 07:31 PM

I figured it was something like that. But never had a set of Hubcentric wheels. soon though.

TIMSPEED · 12-24-2004, 05:09 AM

What color is that? Friggin SWEET truck man! Perfect Stance, color and wheels!

Truckhead · 12-24-2004, 05:39 PM

I didn't spray the paint, but in a couple months i'm gonna shoot both my truck and my bike the House of kolors Tangelo orange pearl. Then, i'm going to try my hand at spraying the realistic looking flames on my bike and the truck.

It should be cool when i'm done.

*Sublvr72* · 12-25-2004, 02:23 PM

noce, looks good!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-26-2004, 01:37 AM

Sweet looking truck and bike combo..

PLavelle · 01-01-2005, 09:39 PM

Nice truck and bike. Both must be a blast to drive. I can only imagine how fast that bike must be.

Dave Reed · 01-02-2005, 11:33 PM

My truck isn't as pretty, the dog is on the way, but my Busa is all black 02' SE.
Real nice pics.

Truckhead · 01-13-2005, 12:00 AM

Those 02' LE Busa's are way nice. Almost got one myself.

Dave Reed · 01-13-2005, 08:34 AM

How is the braking and ride with the 20's? I here the braking is pretty bad. Have you hauled your bike in that with the 4'6 drop?

Truckhead · 01-18-2005, 07:44 PM

I've hauled my bike around with the 4/6 drop, the only problem i ran into was my exhaust laying on the rearend housing when loaded. My truck really could use a helper bag setup for the bike's weight. I drove to northern Va to have AA speed rebuild&regear the rearend from 3.73's to 3.08 w/ an Auburn posi unit. I recommend the 3.08's if you cruise on the hwy like i do. The truck handled and rode fine up there and back. I have no problems stopping my truck with the 20's, as a matter of fact it'll throw ya thru the windshield if you brake to aggressively. The handling's better with the bigger rims/shorter sidewall, i don't have rubber band size tires so the ride is good too.

Dave Reed · 01-19-2005, 09:08 AM

Yeah I thought about the rear bag setup as a helper. I will call ECE when I get closer, to explain what I need and see what they suggest

STEVE A WILBURN · 01-20-2005, 11:35 AM

Nice Dog

12-20-2004, 09:45 PM	#1
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	Some pics of the new 20's,the dog and my bike. Here's the pics, hopefully to have my 70' bagged by spring.Been driving it everyday having a blast. Attached Images

12-21-2004, 10:28 AM	#3
Buddy Lee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 100	Really nice truck! __________________ Buddy Lee www.xposedvisionz.com www.killerridez.com "when you just gotta have a KILLER ride!"

12-21-2004, 02:01 PM	#5
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	The rims i got used off an escalade from a guy at fall Carlise,Pa. They're AmericanRacing 621's 20X9. Offered in hubcentric or standard.The tires are Kumho 275/40/20. I got them at Discount tire off the internet for $185 each. I tried 275/45's but they were just alittle too tall, i was looking for more of a squared off look tire without going to a ultra low profile. I did alot of research on this to come up with the look i was going for and i found it. The rims fit fine on the front, cept i had to grind alittle on the hub around the outer bearing to let the wheel fit. On the rear i had to use 1/2" spacers to position the wheel, (Probly could of used 3/4") But to used the spacers i had to install longer studs, to install the studs i had to have a machine shop enlarge the stud holes alittle to accept the Moroso studs. Then, when fitting the wheels i found i had to trim 1/4" off the rear studs to make them the right length. I called Summit and they said that they don't have an application for our trucks (67-72)for longer wheel studs. In all i still consider these rims a bolt-on deal, with alittle work. Attached Images

12-22-2004, 03:22 AM	#9
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	that is one sweet ride!The title of the thread has a country song-like feel to it though . __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

12-22-2004, 04:56 PM	#10
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	what is hubcentric? __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

12-20-2004, 09:57 PM	#2
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Nice truck!!!

12-21-2004, 01:32 PM	#4
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	Nice truck. How about some more pictures and info on those rims and tires. Also, is that a sir Michaels rear roll pan?

12-21-2004, 04:05 PM	#6
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	It was worth the work. They look great! Can i inquire about the drop you have on the truck? Your truck has the EXACT stance i'm going for and i also wanted to use 20's with more than a rubber band on them. Could i get a profile close up of the rims and the wheelwell to see the proportions better.

12-21-2004, 04:07 PM	#7
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	I can get these new for $255 each at the local tire shop. It's the best price i've found so far.

12-23-2004, 01:04 AM	#12
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	My truck has a ECE 4/6 drop with a disc brake conversion. I think my research paid off as i got the stance and tire profile i was after. I firmly believe that any vehicle can be made to look good with the right stance. I go to the F100 Supernats in Knoxville every year in May and see countless big money show trucks that either sit too high or low in the front or rear, or have the wrong rim and tire profile. Most guys have their F100's slammed in the front and way up in the back. I want to bust out my tools and fix their ride height problem on the spot. LOL I'll get some better pics when the suns out. Last edited by Truckhead; 12-23-2004 at 01:07 AM.

12-23-2004, 07:31 PM	#13
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	I figured it was something like that. But never had a set of Hubcentric wheels. soon though. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

12-24-2004, 05:09 AM	#14
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	What color is that? Friggin SWEET truck man! Perfect Stance, color and wheels! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

12-24-2004, 05:39 PM	#15
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	I didn't spray the paint, but in a couple months i'm gonna shoot both my truck and my bike the House of kolors Tangelo orange pearl. Then, i'm going to try my hand at spraying the realistic looking flames on my bike and the truck. It should be cool when i'm done.

12-25-2004, 02:23 PM	#16
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	noce, looks good!

12-26-2004, 01:37 AM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Sweet looking truck and bike combo.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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01-01-2005, 09:39 PM	#18
PLavelle Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakeville, MA Posts: 154	Nice truck and bike. Both must be a blast to drive. I can only imagine how fast that bike must be. __________________ 1967 Chevy C10 Stepside - Vortech supercharged - Currently for sale

01-02-2005, 11:33 PM	#19
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	My truck isn't as pretty, the dog is on the way, but my Busa is all black 02' SE. Real nice pics.

01-13-2005, 12:00 AM	#20
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	Those 02' LE Busa's are way nice. Almost got one myself.

01-13-2005, 08:34 AM	#21
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	How is the braking and ride with the 20's? I here the braking is pretty bad. Have you hauled your bike in that with the 4'6 drop?

01-18-2005, 07:44 PM	#22
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	I've hauled my bike around with the 4/6 drop, the only problem i ran into was my exhaust laying on the rearend housing when loaded. My truck really could use a helper bag setup for the bike's weight. I drove to northern Va to have AA speed rebuild&regear the rearend from 3.73's to 3.08 w/ an Auburn posi unit. I recommend the 3.08's if you cruise on the hwy like i do. The truck handled and rode fine up there and back. I have no problems stopping my truck with the 20's, as a matter of fact it'll throw ya thru the windshield if you brake to aggressively. The handling's better with the bigger rims/shorter sidewall, i don't have rubber band size tires so the ride is good too. Last edited by Truckhead; 01-18-2005 at 07:47 PM.

01-19-2005, 09:08 AM	#23
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Yeah I thought about the rear bag setup as a helper. I will call ECE when I get closer, to explain what I need and see what they suggest

01-20-2005, 11:35 AM	#24
STEVE A WILBURN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TONEY ALA Posts: 307	Nice Dog __________________ JUST HAPPY TO BE ALIVE.

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