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**lolife99** · 10-09-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Thats gotta set a fire under you to get her finished soon.

Usually as I start to get motivated,... something happens to slow me down.
I should have named this truck "Two Steps".
Because everything is "2 steps forward,... and 3 steps backwards".

babyblueoval · 10-09-2011, 10:12 PM

Wouldn't that be 5 steps??????

creepdogg · 10-09-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Thanks.
I like the grey centered wheels with the bronze paint.
Just not these wheels.

Thanks Ray.

Not much of an update.
Still have a LOT to do,...

I may have to take you up on that.
They will probably end up on my red '69 swb.
But I'll have to switch it to 5-lug first.

Did you have to modify them 338's to get them to fit? I thought I heard somewhere they don't have the exact backspacing or something? Maybe I am wrong, they look damn nice on that truck though!

Painter D · 10-09-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Usually as I start to get motivated,... something happens to slow me down.
I should have named this truck "Two Steps".
Because everything is "2 steps forward,... and 3 steps backwards".

Happens that way for me too ,on just about every project I work on ,so atleast you're not alone.

timzrides · 10-09-2011, 11:47 PM

Looking good. I have a odd ball question. I've noticed a few of these home made jack stands. Is that regular 2x4's with 3/4 plywood in between? thanks

**lolife99** · 10-10-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by timzrides

Looking good. I have a odd ball question. I've noticed a few of these home made jack stands. Is that regular 2x4's with 3/4 plywood in between? thanks

Yes.
I think the bottom layer has 2x6's.

These are very handy.
I stole the idea from n2billet!

**lolife99** · 10-10-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creepdogg

Did you have to modify them 338's to get them to fit? I thought I heard somewhere they don't have the exact backspacing or something? Maybe I am wrong, they look damn nice on that truck though!

I have 73-87 Light Duty spindles with 1" rotors.
And a Dropmember up front.
They fit perfect.

**lolife99** · 10-10-2011, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

Wouldn't that be 5 steps??????

Exactly!

72BlckButy · 10-10-2011, 10:39 AM

Grey centers are the only wheels I would run on this truck.

Awesome progress Keith. Looks good laid out on those 338's.

creepdogg · 10-10-2011, 10:46 AM

Im not usually a fan of grey centers, but you got me thinking now

stealthy '69 · 10-10-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Thanks.
I like the grey centered wheels with the bronze paint.
Just not these wheels.

Maybe something like these,

72BlckButy · 10-10-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stealthy '69

Maybe something like these,

How big do those go Matt?

I know Keith and I doubt this thing will run anything smaller than 20's....

stealthy '69 · 10-10-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

How big do those go Matt?

I know Keith and I doubt this thing will run anything smaller than 20's....

Good question, I'll look and see what I can find out.

Edit: I googled 20 inch salt flats and found this site. There's not much info there or on the American Racing website, but maybe they can email something out.
This site has 20X8 and 20 X9.5

http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com/Ame...al-Wheels.html

stealthy '69 · 10-10-2011, 08:15 PM

http://www.fastlanespeedandrodshop.com/index.html

These guys are out of Mission Ks, their ebay site has the 20's listed but not on their site.

**N2TRUX** · 10-11-2011, 10:31 AM

Those are all good looking wheels. The only problem with them is the are not soft lip. The step lip makes the wheels look much smaller, and doesn't have the same visual impact. Trust me on this one...

big_al_71 · 10-11-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Usually as I start to get motivated,... something happens to slow me down.
I should have named this truck "Two Steps".
Because everything is "2 steps forward,... and 3 steps backwards".

Main reason I have been procastinating on upgrading more stuff on my truck. I hate problems and complications specially when I already have my truck finished for three years. then I see all of you guys building this amazing trucks and it makes me want to continue.

chevy88 · 10-11-2011, 11:44 AM

Nice clean project. I agree that without a booster on the master cylinder I find the brakes do quite well and alot cleaner. How much was that wilwood master cylinder worth??

big_al_71 · 10-11-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy88

Nice clean project. I agree that without a booster on the master cylinder I find the brakes do quite well and alot cleaner. How much was that wilwood master cylinder worth??

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WIL-260-8555P/

I had asked that question and keith had sent me it...

chevy88 · 10-11-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WIL-260-8555P/

I had asked that question and keith had sent me it...

Thanks Al, I must of missed that.

**lolife99** · 10-23-2011, 08:09 PM

Made some small progress on Ginger.
I dug out my NOS core support and installed the LF fender,... finally.

This fender had a nasty dent right on top of the bodyline and wheelwell.
I wish I could say I was like n2billet,... but even with his expert advise,... I couldn't seem to get this dent worked out.
So I took it to a "friend of a friend" who hammered it out for me.
It's not perfect,... but it's 100 times better.

The LF Slosh Tub got bolted in, after careful cutting and grinding.

I also spent an hour or so trying to hammer out a dent in my original grille shell.
It will be nice enough for a driver,... but I'll be using a new outer grille on this truck.
Here's a couple pics of todays progress.
(sorry for the crappy pics)

VA72C10 · 10-23-2011, 08:44 PM

Looks good!!! Nice work

big_al_71 · 10-23-2011, 08:49 PM

Looking good.....

gearys 5600 · 10-23-2011, 09:10 PM

LOOKING VERY GOOD !! You are making me want to air ride my 69..

**67cheby** · 10-23-2011, 10:08 PM

nice progress !

RocketKing · 10-23-2011, 10:25 PM

Looking really nice.

10-09-2011, 10:12 PM	#227
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Project: Ginger Wouldn't that be 5 steps?????? __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

10-09-2011, 11:47 PM	#230
timzrides Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 351	Re: Project: Ginger Looking good. I have a odd ball question. I've noticed a few of these home made jack stands. Is that regular 2x4's with 3/4 plywood in between? thanks

10-10-2011, 10:39 AM	#234
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Ginger Grey centers are the only wheels I would run on this truck. Awesome progress Keith. Looks good laid out on those 338's. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-10-2011, 10:46 AM	#235
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: Ginger Im not usually a fan of grey centers, but you got me thinking now

10-11-2011, 10:31 AM	#240
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Project: Ginger Those are all good looking wheels. The only problem with them is the are not soft lip. The step lip makes the wheels look much smaller, and doesn't have the same visual impact. Trust me on this one... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-11-2011, 11:44 AM	#242
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Project: Ginger Nice clean project. I agree that without a booster on the master cylinder I find the brakes do quite well and alot cleaner. How much was that wilwood master cylinder worth?? __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

10-23-2011, 08:09 PM	#245
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project: Ginger Made some small progress on Ginger. I dug out my NOS core support and installed the LF fender,... finally. This fender had a nasty dent right on top of the bodyline and wheelwell. I wish I could say I was like n2billet,... but even with his expert advise,... I couldn't seem to get this dent worked out. So I took it to a "friend of a friend" who hammered it out for me. It's not perfect,... but it's 100 times better. The LF Slosh Tub got bolted in, after careful cutting and grinding. I also spent an hour or so trying to hammer out a dent in my original grille shell. It will be nice enough for a driver,... but I'll be using a new outer grille on this truck. Here's a couple pics of todays progress. (sorry for the crappy pics) Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-23-2011, 08:44 PM	#246
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Ginger Looks good!!! Nice work __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-23-2011, 08:49 PM	#247
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project: Ginger Looking good..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-23-2011, 09:10 PM	#248
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Project: Ginger LOOKING VERY GOOD !! You are making me want to air ride my 69.. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

10-23-2011, 10:08 PM	#249
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: Ginger nice progress ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-23-2011, 10:25 PM	#250
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: Project: Ginger Looking really nice. __________________ Rex



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