'69 SWB | Zoie Jane

[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by 69short

Not sure yet. Here's a few that I have in mind.

You can't go wrong with any of those choices! Nice wheels

[69short]

Originally Posted by RustenPaines

You can't go wrong with any of those choices! Nice wheels

I didnt realize that it would be so difficult to pick out wheels.

[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by 69short

I didnt realize that it would be so difficult to pick out wheels.

Sometimes what seems simple isn't simple at all. it's hard to go wrong with these trucks. Good luck

[69short]

Tossed the spindles on today just to test fit them. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to smooth the spindles before painting them?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 69short

Tossed the spindles on today just to test fit them. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to smooth the spindles before painting them?

Drimmel tool for tight areas and 90 degree angle grinder with rolox disks for the larger areas would probably be the quickest.

[72BlckButy]

Nice progress. Keep at it.

[69short]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice progress. Keep at it.

Thank you. Where about in Missouri are you? There's quite a few of us on the board I've noticed.

[69short]

I finally decided on wheels. Bonneville G 22x10 5.5bs and 20x8.5 5.25bs.

[GAc10boy]

Just tuning in. Any updates? Those are some of my favorite wheels btw.

[69short]

Still waiting on the wheels. Once i get them I'll get the tires mounted and start mocking up my bed. I'll be raising the bed floor about 9".

I also found a motor that i should be picking up in a few weeks. It's slowly coming together

[lolife99]

perfect wheel choice.

[69short]

Originally Posted by lolife99

perfect wheel choice.

Thank you! I've always loved these wheels. A bit pricey and more than I planned to spend, but I knew that I'd regret it if I didnt get the wheels that I really wanted.

Unfortuantely Billet Specialties is backlogged so I've been waiting awhile. I feel like a kid waiting to open presents on Christmas

[69short]

Has anyone had any trouble threading the del-sphere joints into their PB trailing arms? Says to leave a 1/4" space between the joint and the lock nut. On both of mine they stop threading and leave about 3/4" gap which is pushing my rear end back too far.

Almost seems like they aren't tapped deep enough.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 69short

Has anyone had any trouble threading the del-sphere joints into their PB trailing arms? Says to leave a 1/4" space between the joint and the lock nut. On both of mine they stop threading and leave about 3/4" gap which is pushing my rear end back too far.

Almost seems like they aren't tapped deep enough.

I would try running a tap through the threads.

[69short]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I would try running a tap through the threads.

That's what I'm going to try today. Now I just need to find a big enough tap locally

[69short]

Pulled the bed off to tie up a couple loose ends before my wheels get here. The pictures show up right on my phone, but when i attach them to the post they keep rotating.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 69short

Pulled the bed off to tie up a couple loose ends before my wheels get here. The pictures show up right on my phone, but when i attach them to the post they keep rotating.

Looks good! You're almost ready for some #ChubTubz !

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by 69short

Thank you! I've always loved these wheels. A bit pricey and more than I planned to spend, but I knew that I'd regret it if I didnt get the wheels that I really wanted.

Unfortuantely Billet Specialties is backlogged so I've been waiting awhile. I feel like a kid waiting to open presents on Christmas

I agree.
Wheels make the truck.
I see so many high dollar builds with mega dollars spent on engines and chassis work,... then they go cheap on the wheels.
I guess everyone thinks differently.
Keep up the good work!

[69short]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks good! You're almost ready for some #ChubTubz !

Absolutely man! I will be a customer of yours for sure.

Originally Posted by lolife99

I agree.
Wheels make the truck.
I see so many high dollar builds with mega dollars spent on engines and chassis work,... then they go cheap on the wheels.
I guess everyone thinks differently.
Keep up the good work!

I couldn't agree more, wheels make or break any custom vehicle. Thank you for the kind words. If you ever make it to any shows close to KC let me know. I'm a short drive away and would enjoy meeting some fellow board members.

[69short]

Does anyone here have a contact at Billet Specialties? I was just wanting an update on my wheels but I seem to be an inconvenience to their customer service representative. I'm leaving the country in s few weeks and wanted to verify they would be here before I leave.

This is the response I got from them.

"YOU HAVE CONTACT ******* AND ASK THEM THERE IS NO WAY FOR ME TO LOOK IT UP WITH OUT A PO."

Maybe I'm taking it too personal but I that doesn't seem like the proper way to respond to a customer that has patiently been waiting for 5 weeks.

I purchased the wheels through a respected forum vendor but I don't have an order # or PO. I contacted the vendor last Wednesday for an update but I think they may be on vacation or out of the office.

[69short]

Got the drivers side cab corner tacked on today.

[JakeDW]

Gona look really nice when you get it together.

Jake

[69short]

Originally Posted by JakeDW

Gona look really nice when you get it together.

Jake

Thanks man. I'm right outside KCMO maybe we'll cross paths sometime

[69short]

Picked up my engine today. The plan is cam, springs, intake... I'll clean it up and tear it down to replace gaskets and paint.

[69short]

My Bonneville G's finally showed up. I'm in Europe for work at the moment, but I'm flying home today. Can't wait to get the tires mounted and start mocking up the bed.

I should have pics in a few days.