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Flatpat · 02-21-2013, 12:30 AM

Hello all just sharing one of my projects. Also have some square bodies. Anyhow working on getting my 454 SS just how I want it. Going for a factory(ish) update. Started off with adding some Camaro SS wheels. It's got a lifter that is starting to hammer so I guess motor next. Planning on some exterior updates and new paint.

The wheels have some pretty good scuffs on them so was thinking of either powder coating them black or just redoing the silver finish. What do you guys think?

DirtyLarry · 02-21-2013, 01:38 AM

Those Camaro wheels actually look very good on there! Looks like the fitment is just about perfect too. Might have to find a set of those for my C1500 project. Looks good!

lunatic1968 · 02-21-2013, 10:36 AM

Did you have to use adapters?
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1badgmc · 02-21-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Flatpat

The wheels have some pretty good scuffs on them so was thinking of either powder coating them black or just redoing the silver finish. What do you guys think?

Those wheels look so awesome on these trucks. I would either redo the silver or maybe paint them a medium gray.

ArkGL01 · 02-21-2013, 10:46 AM

I am impressed cause I didnt think camaro wheels looked that good but I think those look great! I even think black could look good.

JWall · 02-21-2013, 02:49 PM

Very cool!

Did you change the bolt pattern, adapters, or what?

Might consider this for my 98.

Flatpat · 02-22-2013, 12:10 AM

Yes I had to use adapters with the following specs:
5x5 to 5x120mm
47mm spacing in the front (need that to clear the hubs)
44mm spacing in the rear
14x1.5 studs
I did hub centric to the truck and to the wheels (much more expensive for adapters, almost double the price). This required me trimming the inside of my adapters and the outside of the hubs on the truck to get them to fit it not stick out another 1/4 inch. Suppose you don't have to run hub centric to the wheels but I like it to reduce vibrations.
Truck hub is 78.3mm
Camaro wheel hub is 66.9mm
I used Motorsport Tech for the adapters.

66redw/white · 02-22-2013, 01:14 AM

looks really good man!

Pop's C-10 · 02-22-2013, 01:38 AM

That look sweet on there

Flatpat · 02-26-2013, 02:52 PM

The real fun begins.

GEN VI 489 stroker

Big Brodie BB-2 Plus heads

66redw/white · 02-27-2013, 09:40 PM

looks like that sucker is gonna talk the talk AND walk the walk! nice!

gumbys10 · 02-27-2013, 10:08 PM

Rims look great, re do the silver or a gun metalish grey and a 2 to 3 inch drop would make it fantastic.

Jtrux · 02-28-2013, 12:41 AM

What are you gonna run for injection?

Flatpat · 02-28-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

What are you gonna run for injection?

Considering Edelbrock's Pro-Flo XT

jb1016 · 03-05-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc

Those wheels look so awesome on these trucks. I would either redo the silver or maybe paint them a medium gray.

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Originally Posted by gumbys10

Rims look great, re do the silver or a gun metalish grey and a 2 to 3 inch drop would make it fantastic.

x3...and I agree it needs a little more low.

Flatpat · 03-07-2013, 01:07 PM

I'm looking at going a little lower. I'm worried about the front tire pushing up into the front fender since the tire sticks out slightly pass the front half of the fender. Seeing as it sticks out a little rolling the fenders would do nothing for me. I suppose I could widen the fenders but I'm not sure it would look right. So I'm looking at maybe another inch in the front and an inch and half maybe two in the rear.

YBNORML · 03-22-2013, 06:25 PM

Looks great!
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Flatpat · 03-25-2013, 12:45 PM

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Looks great!
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Thank you

tvblazer78 · 03-25-2013, 02:42 PM

Nice man... Like the way your going with this one..

5spd540 · 06-08-2013, 09:28 PM

Man I bet a BBC in these trucks is a blast to drive

02-21-2013, 12:30 AM	#1
Flatpat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 114	1990 454 SS redesign Hello all just sharing one of my projects. Also have some square bodies. Anyhow working on getting my 454 SS just how I want it. Going for a factory(ish) update. Started off with adding some Camaro SS wheels. It's got a lifter that is starting to hammer so I guess motor next. Planning on some exterior updates and new paint. The wheels have some pretty good scuffs on them so was thinking of either powder coating them black or just redoing the silver finish. What do you guys think?

02-21-2013, 01:38 AM	#2
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign Those Camaro wheels actually look very good on there! Looks like the fitment is just about perfect too. Might have to find a set of those for my C1500 project. Looks good! __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

02-21-2013, 10:36 AM	#3
lunatic1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton, tn Posts: 177	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign Did you have to use adapters? Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2013, 10:46 AM	#5
ArkGL01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nlr Arkansas Posts: 254	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign I am impressed cause I didnt think camaro wheels looked that good but I think those look great! I even think black could look good. __________________ really clean 72! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=531183[/url] also 1972 2wd blaze.

02-21-2013, 02:49 PM	#6
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign Very cool! Did you change the bolt pattern, adapters, or what? Might consider this for my 98. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

02-22-2013, 12:10 AM	#7
Flatpat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 114	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign Yes I had to use adapters with the following specs: 5x5 to 5x120mm 47mm spacing in the front (need that to clear the hubs) 44mm spacing in the rear 14x1.5 studs I did hub centric to the truck and to the wheels (much more expensive for adapters, almost double the price). This required me trimming the inside of my adapters and the outside of the hubs on the truck to get them to fit it not stick out another 1/4 inch. Suppose you don't have to run hub centric to the wheels but I like it to reduce vibrations. Truck hub is 78.3mm Camaro wheel hub is 66.9mm I used Motorsport Tech for the adapters.

02-22-2013, 01:14 AM	#8
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign looks really good man! __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

02-22-2013, 01:38 AM	#9
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign That look sweet on there __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

02-26-2013, 02:52 PM	#10
Flatpat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 114	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign The real fun begins. GEN VI 489 stroker Big Brodie BB-2 Plus heads

02-27-2013, 09:40 PM	#11
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign looks like that sucker is gonna talk the talk AND walk the walk! nice! __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

02-27-2013, 10:08 PM	#12
gumbys10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Regina Saskatchewan Posts: 213	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign Rims look great, re do the silver or a gun metalish grey and a 2 to 3 inch drop would make it fantastic. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post5397317 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=520480

02-28-2013, 12:41 AM	#13
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign What are you gonna run for injection? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

03-07-2013, 01:07 PM	#16
Flatpat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 114	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign I'm looking at going a little lower. I'm worried about the front tire pushing up into the front fender since the tire sticks out slightly pass the front half of the fender. Seeing as it sticks out a little rolling the fenders would do nothing for me. I suppose I could widen the fenders but I'm not sure it would look right. So I'm looking at maybe another inch in the front and an inch and half maybe two in the rear.

03-22-2013, 06:25 PM	#17
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign Looks great! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

03-25-2013, 02:42 PM	#19
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign Nice man... Like the way your going with this one.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012



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06-08-2013, 09:28 PM	#20
5spd540 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: EDEN GA Posts: 191	Re: 1990 454 SS redesign Man I bet a BBC in these trucks is a blast to drive

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