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**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-08-2005, 10:14 PM

Well it rained here all day, but I still managed to get the new wheels and tires on my truck... What do you think? I think it is a great improvement.
Before

After

Bruce your hubcaps are on the way to you... And I now have a set of 16.5 wheels with tires 35% tread for sale. LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

chevybill · 07-08-2005, 10:26 PM

Wes, you meaned it rained in Washington state today?

I thought it never rained in Washington................. no wait,

"it never rains in California", that's it.

Wheels made the copper truck look much better.

70 shorty · 07-08-2005, 10:26 PM

You're stuck on those wheels aren't you? J/k They look great on the truck. I like the stock look also. I'd probably keep both sets around. My buddy does that with his 66 Vette, he has a set of tires mounted to Corvette rally wheels, but he usually runs American Racing wheels with BFG radial TA's

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-08-2005, 10:28 PM

Thanks guys, No, not stuck on them... Just get a great deal on them, and I like how they look... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Bill72BB · 07-08-2005, 10:52 PM

Looks Great Wes ,if I didn't get a good deal on the Eagles ,those were my second choice for BB .

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-09-2005, 11:06 AM

Thanks Bill, They should look a lot better after I paint the rear axles silver. I then will cut a hole in the center of a pair of center caps so that the rear more closely matches the front. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Bill72BB · 07-09-2005, 11:39 AM

Wes ; can you shim the back caps and use longer nut's ??

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-09-2005, 12:16 PM

Definately an inprovement.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-09-2005, 01:15 PM

The only thing that could be done is to space the wheels out about 1 1/2". That would alow the plastic lug nuts to reach the steel ones. I don't like spacers though. I contimplated, experimented, and otherwise frustrated over this problem on the "Garden Truck". I would love to be able to not cut the centers out, but haven't figured out how. The rear axle doesn't look bad painted either. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-09-2005, 07:05 PM

Well I just modified the rear center caps. This is how they turned out. A little silver paint on the axle and I don't think it looks too bad... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

07-08-2005, 10:14 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	New Wheels and tires.... Well it rained here all day, but I still managed to get the new wheels and tires on my truck... What do you think? I think it is a great improvement. Before After Bruce your hubcaps are on the way to you... And I now have a set of 16.5 wheels with tires 35% tread for sale. LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 07-08-2005 at 10:27 PM.

07-08-2005, 10:26 PM	#2
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Wes, you meaned it rained in Washington state today? I thought it never rained in Washington................. no wait, "it never rains in California", that's it. Wheels made the copper truck look much better. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

07-08-2005, 10:26 PM	#3
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	You're stuck on those wheels aren't you? J/k They look great on the truck. I like the stock look also. I'd probably keep both sets around. My buddy does that with his 66 Vette, he has a set of tires mounted to Corvette rally wheels, but he usually runs American Racing wheels with BFG radial TA's __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

07-08-2005, 10:28 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Thanks guys, No, not stuck on them... Just get a great deal on them, and I like how they look... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-08-2005, 10:52 PM	#5
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Looks Great Wes ,if I didn't get a good deal on the Eagles ,those were my second choice for BB . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-09-2005, 11:06 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Thanks Bill, They should look a lot better after I paint the rear axles silver. I then will cut a hole in the center of a pair of center caps so that the rear more closely matches the front. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-09-2005, 11:39 AM	#7
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Wes ; can you shim the back caps and use longer nut's ?? __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-09-2005, 12:16 PM	#8
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Definately an inprovement. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-09-2005, 01:15 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	The only thing that could be done is to space the wheels out about 1 1/2". That would alow the plastic lug nuts to reach the steel ones. I don't like spacers though. I contimplated, experimented, and otherwise frustrated over this problem on the "Garden Truck". I would love to be able to not cut the centers out, but haven't figured out how. The rear axle doesn't look bad painted either. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-09-2005, 07:05 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Well I just modified the rear center caps. This is how they turned out. A little silver paint on the axle and I don't think it looks too bad... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 07-09-2005 at 07:09 PM.



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