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[vintage_car]

would love to see the tubbing project and what driveshaft are you using?

[blitz'd]

Originally Posted by SledBurban

I adjusted a south carolina claim for you today.. YOU ARE WELCOME!!!

Hey thanks! I turned away a North Carolina claim and sent them your way today!

Originally Posted by vintage_car

would love to see the tubbing project and what driveshaft are you using?

I had a custom one built by a local driveline shop. When I get back in town ill start body work on the bed and post more pictures. I was trying to get it running before I got called out to work and was sooo close but didnt happen.

[SouthernRodder]

Looking good man. Did you ever find a taller rear tire. I've been racking my brains the past week on tire combos. Thinking of either 18x8/18x9.5 or 18x8/20x10. I'm kinda leaning toward the 18s with a 235/55 and a 255/55 tire combo. I would really like a 285/50 on the back (I like em fat) but can't seem to find a matching tread for the front. What size spacers did u wind up using?

[vintage_car]

if you don;t mind me asking...what did that driveshaft cost? I have not had luck at the junkyard sourcing a 59" one and it is looking more like I will need one made. I have been priced $200-250...wasn't sure if that was spot on, to much, a steal?

[daverod]

I pd 150 cut and balanced.

[blitz'd]

Originally Posted by SouthernRodder

Looking good man. Did you ever find a taller rear tire. I've been racking my brains the past week on tire combos. Thinking of either 18x8/18x9.5 or 18x8/20x10. I'm kinda leaning toward the 18s with a 235/55 and a 255/55 tire combo. I would really like a 285/50 on the back (I like em fat) but can't seem to find a matching tread for the front. What size spacers did u wind up using?

Nope, now that it is all together I like the 285/35s. I couldnt find a size I liked in 18" that was a decent price. Any larger than what I have is an odd ball size and they go for a premium.

Originally Posted by vintage_car

if you don;t mind me asking...what did that driveshaft cost? I have not had luck at the junkyard sourcing a 59" one and it is looking more like I will need one made. I have been priced $200-250...wasn't sure if that was spot on, to much, a steal?

It was under $180 out the door. There is a guy on ebay selling them for like 170 shipped any size you want.

[SledBurban]

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