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72c20customcamper · 09-26-2024, 07:16 PM

Having the tires mounted tomorrow. I was going to wait till I did the disc brake conversion. Have everything except the booster and master I ordered them from Pickmup . They are in transit I even decided to buy 72 front lines from Inline Tubing and the rubber hoses from Brake Hose Unlimited. Heard a lot of negatives about the hookup of the calipers to the factory 68 lines .

CG · 09-26-2024, 09:02 PM

I feel like letters out would have been done "back in the day".

**Steeveedee** · 09-26-2024, 09:08 PM

I'd put BL out, if the WL blue soap won't scrub off. I used '73+ brake lines when I did my conversion. I just had to engineer the routing, since I didn't change the front steel lines from the drum brake configuration. Maybe I'll do that before the next brake job, which will be in 2400 at the rate I drive this truck.

**RonWT** · 09-26-2024, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Looking at the Vision rally 15x7 front with 15x8 rears with center caps ,trim rings and new lug nuts price comes in at $700 before tax with Free shipping .

Also like the Us Mags Indy same sizes the come in at $897 with center caps no lug nuts

Both are 6 lug for my 68 both have the old school look that I’m looking for

Been going back and forth for a few days .

We went with the visions, I just think for the vintage look, you can't beat them

72c20customcamper · 09-27-2024, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I'd put BL out, if the WL blue soap won't scrub off. I used '73+ brake lines when I did my conversion. I just had to engineer the routing, since I didn't change the front steel lines from the drum brake configuration. Maybe I'll do that before the next brake job, which will be in 2400 at the rate I drive this truck.

Figured I’m in it this far might as well change the hard lines to 72 specs

CG · 10-02-2024, 02:50 PM

Got the new wheels and tires mounted on the truck yet?

72c20customcamper · 10-02-2024, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Got the new wheels and tires mounted on the truck yet?

Yes I did . Not happy with the rear I must have been in a brain fog to buy 245/60s . I did a lot of measurements and I can fit a 275/60 tire so that’s what I'm doing . Front will come down with the disc brake conversion I’ll be doing in a few weeks got all the parts now . But I’m taking it to the C10 Fall Revival in NC in two weeks . So far as I know it hasn’t been cancelled because of Helene

**Boog** · 10-02-2024, 06:37 PM

Is that in Maggie Valley? NC is really bad right now.

72c20customcamper · 10-02-2024, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Is that in Maggie Valley? NC is really bad right now.

Maggie valley is western NC near Cherokee. Denton is south of Greensboro. So far there is no mention of cancellation on the Fall Revival or the Denton farm parks where the show is being held

**HO455** · 10-02-2024, 09:14 PM

I've got 275-60-15's on the back of the Burban.

09-26-2024, 07:16 PM	#26
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,653	Re: Wheel decision need some input Having the tires mounted tomorrow. I was going to wait till I did the disc brake conversion. Have everything except the booster and master I ordered them from Pickmup . They are in transit I even decided to buy 72 front lines from Inline Tubing and the rubber hoses from Brake Hose Unlimited. Heard a lot of negatives about the hookup of the calipers to the factory 68 lines . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-26-2024, 09:02 PM	#27
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,000	Re: Wheel decision need some input I feel like letters out would have been done "back in the day". __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-26-2024, 09:08 PM	#28
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,621	Re: Wheel decision need some input I'd put BL out, if the WL blue soap won't scrub off. I used '73+ brake lines when I did my conversion. I just had to engineer the routing, since I didn't change the front steel lines from the drum brake configuration. Maybe I'll do that before the next brake job, which will be in 2400 at the rate I drive this truck. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-02-2024, 02:50 PM	#31
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,000	Re: Wheel decision need some input Got the new wheels and tires mounted on the truck yet? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-02-2024, 06:37 PM	#33
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,461	Re: Wheel decision need some input Is that in Maggie Valley? NC is really bad right now. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-02-2024, 09:14 PM	#35
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,302	Re: Wheel decision need some input I've got 275-60-15's on the back of the Burban. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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