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dieselarmy13 · 01-24-2010, 10:23 AM

Wow, that thing is beautiful! And a story to go with it!

Richard H. · 01-24-2010, 11:14 AM

Boy o Boy , wait till I show mama. That is sweet....to sweet.
If you care to look at my build thread we have a lot in common.

buildinga55 · 01-24-2010, 01:05 PM

Great Story. I am going with Torq Thrust on mine as well and was wondering about the 10" wheels on the back. It does not look like you tubbed the bed, I really did not think a wheel that wide would fit the rear. You don't happen to know your rearend width and backspace on the wheels do you? I was planning to go with 8" on the rear, but would rather have wider if they will fit without modification. Thanks Enjoy your truck.

bjcaldwe · 01-24-2010, 01:27 PM

I was about to ask the same thing about the rearend. Are your fender sheet metal or the wider fiberglass fenders?

hotrod 80 · 01-24-2010, 01:42 PM

I will double check the wheel width today for you guys . I bought them 4 years ago so i need to double check . The rear fenders are factory steel , the axle is 70-81 Camaro (80 model i believe ) with 2.73 posi . I had to run a spacer to fit the tires in , it is tight , but doesn't rub .

bjcaldwe · 01-24-2010, 03:00 PM

thanks

hotrod 80 · 01-25-2010, 12:06 AM

Fronts are 17 x 8.5 rears are 17 x 10 front tires are 245 65 17 rears are 275 40 17 .

CAL 58 GMC · 01-25-2010, 02:31 AM

Very nice and congratulations! I know it's a great feeling to be able to drive after a long build so enjoy it!

Keevee · 01-25-2010, 02:37 AM

Wow, what a beauty! Love the stance, the color scheme... everything! Damn nice job, congrats!

hotrod 80 · 01-26-2010, 11:12 AM

I pulled it out today and the rack started leaking . Back to work on it .

Atomsplitter · 01-26-2010, 09:44 PM

Did you post the motor/trans info? or did I miss it.
Maybe some pictures of the motor too!
What front end did you use?
Are you using a MII rack/pinion?

Nice looking truck!

99 to Life · 01-27-2010, 11:26 AM

Love the wooden bed,

I guess these trucks are kinda like women, they are always
doing something to get our attention, like a little leak. Keepin
your hands on it is better than it sitting. These should never
see a trailer, ever.

Sinisterspeed · 01-27-2010, 01:38 PM

Looks fantastic! I'm jealous!

01-24-2010, 10:23 AM	#26
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Drove it home last night Wow, that thing is beautiful! And a story to go with it! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

01-24-2010, 11:14 AM	#27
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: Drove it home last night Boy o Boy , wait till I show mama. That is sweet....to sweet. If you care to look at my build thread we have a lot in common. __________________ The ole 350 budget build.

01-24-2010, 01:05 PM	#28
buildinga55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 258	Re: Drove it home last night Great Story. I am going with Torq Thrust on mine as well and was wondering about the 10" wheels on the back. It does not look like you tubbed the bed, I really did not think a wheel that wide would fit the rear. You don't happen to know your rearend width and backspace on the wheels do you? I was planning to go with 8" on the rear, but would rather have wider if they will fit without modification. Thanks Enjoy your truck.

01-24-2010, 01:27 PM	#29
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Drove it home last night I was about to ask the same thing about the rearend. Are your fender sheet metal or the wider fiberglass fenders? __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

01-24-2010, 01:42 PM	#30
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Drove it home last night I will double check the wheel width today for you guys . I bought them 4 years ago so i need to double check . The rear fenders are factory steel , the axle is 70-81 Camaro (80 model i believe ) with 2.73 posi . I had to run a spacer to fit the tires in , it is tight , but doesn't rub . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

01-24-2010, 03:00 PM	#31
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Drove it home last night thanks __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

01-25-2010, 12:06 AM	#32
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Drove it home last night Fronts are 17 x 8.5 rears are 17 x 10 front tires are 245 65 17 rears are 275 40 17 . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

01-25-2010, 02:31 AM	#33
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Drove it home last night Very nice and congratulations! I know it's a great feeling to be able to drive after a long build so enjoy it! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

01-25-2010, 02:37 AM	#34
Keevee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 21	Re: Drove it home last night Wow, what a beauty! Love the stance, the color scheme... everything! Damn nice job, congrats! __________________ Mike & Kari Hutchison Victoria, BC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=1104&ppuser=0

01-26-2010, 11:12 AM	#35
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Drove it home last night I pulled it out today and the rack started leaking . Back to work on it . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

01-26-2010, 09:44 PM	#36
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Drove it home last night Did you post the motor/trans info? or did I miss it. Maybe some pictures of the motor too! What front end did you use? Are you using a MII rack/pinion? Nice looking truck! Last edited by Atomsplitter; 01-26-2010 at 09:46 PM.

01-27-2010, 11:26 AM	#37
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Drove it home last night Love the wooden bed, I guess these trucks are kinda like women, they are always doing something to get our attention, like a little leak. Keepin your hands on it is better than it sitting. These should never see a trailer, ever. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

01-27-2010, 01:38 PM	#38
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Drove it home last night Looks fantastic! I'm jealous! __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build



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