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hotrod1 · 08-28-2011, 01:56 AM

I need to make or buy 4 to 5 inch mini tubs. Where do I get them or the parts to make them?

oletrux · 08-28-2011, 08:35 AM

One solution would be to use the tubs from a small pickup bed...S-10, or the little Ford, or any import. Almost any salvage yard will have a bed you can cut them out of. Once removed, you can trim them down to the exact size you want.

*lakeroadster* · 08-28-2011, 08:43 AM

Stock fleet side bed inner wheel wells from a 60 - 72 work good. They can be cut to any width needed, be it narrower or wider, and they look period correct.

Also could do the "trailer fender" modification. I did that on mine.

hotrod1 · 08-28-2011, 05:19 PM

Where would you guys buy trailer fenders that would fit a 19" wheel?

derail · 08-28-2011, 05:22 PM

I was looking at these. I saw them at Bowtie Bits which I think is a board sponsor. Made out of fiberglass.

**bobinbc** · 08-28-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

Where would you guys buy trailer fenders that would fit a 19" wheel?

On a stepside it is about 11" from the bedside to the fender so you'd only need about another 9-10 inches. I think that would be pretty easy to find in a trailer fender but if you have a fleetside (sorry cant remember which box you have) that would be a different kettle of fish..

hotrod1 · 08-28-2011, 07:56 PM

I guess that I did not clarify that too well. 19" diameter rim with a tire on it. As far as rim width, its 10 inches. I only need a few inch tub.

**bobinbc** · 08-29-2011, 01:56 AM

Sorry I was thinking pro street when you mentioned wheel tubs....

08-28-2011, 01:56 AM	#1
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	mini tubs I need to make or buy 4 to 5 inch mini tubs. Where do I get them or the parts to make them?

08-28-2011, 08:35 AM	#2
oletrux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 30	Re: mini tubs One solution would be to use the tubs from a small pickup bed...S-10, or the little Ford, or any import. Almost any salvage yard will have a bed you can cut them out of. Once removed, you can trim them down to the exact size you want.

08-28-2011, 08:43 AM	#3
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: mini tubs Stock fleet side bed inner wheel wells from a 60 - 72 work good. They can be cut to any width needed, be it narrower or wider, and they look period correct. Also could do the "trailer fender" modification. I did that on mine.

08-28-2011, 05:19 PM	#4
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: mini tubs Where would you guys buy trailer fenders that would fit a 19" wheel?

08-28-2011, 05:22 PM	#5
derail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: redding,ca. Posts: 182	Re: mini tubs I was looking at these. I saw them at Bowtie Bits which I think is a board sponsor. Made out of fiberglass. Attached Images

08-28-2011, 07:56 PM	#7
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: mini tubs I guess that I did not clarify that too well. 19" diameter rim with a tire on it. As far as rim width, its 10 inches. I only need a few inch tub.

08-29-2011, 01:56 AM	#8
bobinbc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 575	Re: mini tubs Sorry I was thinking pro street when you mentioned wheel tubs.... __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/



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