Widening wheel tubs for bigger tires? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bowtiefreak · 06-22-2005, 04:12 PM

I know this has been asked before but seeing how the search is down i am looking for some help. Can someone shed some light on this subject. I have seen posts before with pics. Does anyone have a link to any posts on this subject?
Thanks a bunch Ron.

Bowtiefreak · 06-23-2005, 09:26 AM

Anyone?

Joe67 · 06-23-2005, 10:03 AM

Sounds like you want to 'mini-tub' the truck

I don't have any links or pics.

67chevemall · 06-23-2005, 10:06 AM

I used galvinized sheet metal down the sides and rounded pieces over the wheels.
tack welds and rivets.

redhead69 · 06-23-2005, 10:36 AM

I want to do mine too. Was thinking of cutting them down the middle.. adding about 3" of material.. cutting bed floor to fit.. drill new holes and re-install. Be aware of where bolts are running along the frame... I think if you cut too much out- those bolts will be a PITA to get back in (your new tub will be directly over the frame.) Oooh.. just noticed you got a wood floor.. might be more difficult.

Bowtiefreak · 06-23-2005, 11:49 AM

Yep, looking to do a mini tub. I was also thinking of getting another set of tubs and cutting 3-4 inches out of the center section. This would look more like the factory appearance. I have seen one thread before with this done but can't find it with the search down. I think boardmember Purs was also going to do this.

**'70_402** · 06-23-2005, 11:48 AM

Just go the junkyard and buy some wheel tubs from another truck and use then as donor metal.

70 longbed · 06-23-2005, 11:54 AM

I am looking for the old post as well. There was a good one out here not long ago; explained how much to cut out of the bed, how much to add to the wheel well, etc.etc. A really good post, that when found could be added to the stickies for mini tubbing.

Bowtiefreak · 06-23-2005, 12:43 PM

Yep, I hope someone has it.

FirstGen · 06-23-2005, 01:04 PM

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Bowtiefreak · 06-23-2005, 01:12 PM

FirstGen-
Yes, it was from that post I believe. This was one of the trucks I remember. Thanks Do you have that post saved by chance?

HuggerCST · 06-23-2005, 01:21 PM

I don't have the link, but here's another pic for you. I think if I were doing it, I would find some donor tubs, cut yours on one side, cut the donors on the other side, resulting in only one seem, or weld to fill.

tomatocity · 06-23-2005, 05:44 PM

As the other members said, use tubs from a junkyard or where ever. I will just use number so don't think the are correct measurements. If the original tub is 18" and you want to make 24" tubs. Take two left tubs and cut one 12" from the driverside and cut the other driverside tub 12" from the right. Weld them together and you have a 24" driverside tub. Do the same for the passengerside tub. If you are really good you will overlap the center piece for strength. I won't attempt to explain that.

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Originally Posted by Bowtiefreak

I know this has been asked before but seeing how the search is down i am looking for some help. Can someone shed some light on this subject. I have seen posts before with pics. Does anyone have a link to any posts on this subject?
Thanks a bunch Ron.

BowTieMan · 06-24-2005, 09:31 PM

How big of a tire could I fit if I mini tubed my 70? Anybody got some picture of the tires on a mini tubed truck?

**Ridgeback** · 06-24-2005, 11:31 PM

I have a nice set of wheel housings that have already been increased in width. I plan to sell them in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested I can send you some pics along with measurements after the 4th of July.

SweetandLong68 · 06-25-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridgeback

I have a nice set of wheel housings that have already been increased in width. I plan to sell them in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested I can send you some pics along with measurements after the 4th of July.

I would be interested....Send me pics if you can and a price.

thanks
CHRIS

71Dragtruck · 06-25-2005, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BowTieMan

How big of a tire could I fit if I mini tubed my 70? Anybody got some picture of the tires on a mini tubed truck?

I have 15x12" rim's 6.5" backspace, with 28/14.5/15 tires and lot's of room left. My tubs are a bit narrower than the ones shown, they are made out of 2 sets of fenderwells. They are about 1" away from the frame, to go wider I would have had to add a strip so the would line up with the next rib in my steel box. It was either go wider than the frame or a bit narrower. Even with them a bit narrower I can narrow my rearend 4" a side, go with 15x12 4.5" back space, for a more dished look, and a much larger tire and they will still tuck under ( future plans ).

**Hart_Rod** · 06-26-2005, 12:22 AM

OOOPPSSS! Sorry wrong year!

06-22-2005, 04:12 PM	#1
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Widening wheel tubs for bigger tires? I know this has been asked before but seeing how the search is down i am looking for some help. Can someone shed some light on this subject. I have seen posts before with pics. Does anyone have a link to any posts on this subject? Thanks a bunch Ron. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

06-23-2005, 09:26 AM	#2
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Anyone? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

06-23-2005, 10:03 AM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Sounds like you want to 'mini-tub' the truck I don't have any links or pics. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

06-23-2005, 10:06 AM	#4
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	I used galvinized sheet metal down the sides and rounded pieces over the wheels. tack welds and rivets. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

06-23-2005, 10:36 AM	#5
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	I want to do mine too. Was thinking of cutting them down the middle.. adding about 3" of material.. cutting bed floor to fit.. drill new holes and re-install. Be aware of where bolts are running along the frame... I think if you cut too much out- those bolts will be a PITA to get back in (your new tub will be directly over the frame.) Oooh.. just noticed you got a wood floor.. might be more difficult. __________________ Currently truckless

06-23-2005, 11:49 AM	#6
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Yep, looking to do a mini tub. I was also thinking of getting another set of tubs and cutting 3-4 inches out of the center section. This would look more like the factory appearance. I have seen one thread before with this done but can't find it with the search down. I think boardmember Purs was also going to do this. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

06-23-2005, 11:48 AM	#7
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Just go the junkyard and buy some wheel tubs from another truck and use then as donor metal. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

06-23-2005, 11:54 AM	#8
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	I am looking for the old post as well. There was a good one out here not long ago; explained how much to cut out of the bed, how much to add to the wheel well, etc.etc. A really good post, that when found could be added to the stickies for mini tubbing. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

06-23-2005, 12:43 PM	#9
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Yep, I hope someone has it. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

06-23-2005, 01:04 PM	#10
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	these... Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

06-23-2005, 01:12 PM	#11
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	FirstGen- Yes, it was from that post I believe. This was one of the trucks I remember. Thanks Do you have that post saved by chance? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

06-23-2005, 01:21 PM	#12
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	I don't have the link, but here's another pic for you. I think if I were doing it, I would find some donor tubs, cut yours on one side, cut the donors on the other side, resulting in only one seem, or weld to fill. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-24-2005, 09:31 PM	#14
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	How big of a tire could I fit if I mini tubed my 70? Anybody got some picture of the tires on a mini tubed truck? __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

06-24-2005, 11:31 PM	#15
Ridgeback Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 809	I have a nice set of wheel housings that have already been increased in width. I plan to sell them in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested I can send you some pics along with measurements after the 4th of July.

06-26-2005, 12:22 AM	#18
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	tubs OOOPPSSS! Sorry wrong year! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 12-12-2005 at 12:47 PM.



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