Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside

[knomadd]

Damn! I saw your post on IG. Those wheels are gorgeous! My wife even agrees, and she is really picky about wheels.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by knomadd

Damn! I saw your post on IG. Those wheels are gorgeous! My wife even agrees, and she is really picky about wheels.

Thanks Duane! I wanted a classic looking wheel but something a little different then what you usually see out there. I remember these wheels on Superflysteiny's black 72 and decided it was the exact look I was going for.

[original-71]

those wheels look bad a** brother

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by original-71

those wheels look bad a** brother

Thanks Hector

[Bennett68C10]

So I had a frustrating weekend. I went Saturday morning to get my wheels and tires mounted. They tried the first 22x8.5 and the tire wouldn't slip down over the barrel in the center of the wheel. Tried the second 22x8.5 and had the same thing happen. Then we tried one of the 22x10's and the exact same thing happened It wasn't the tires, as we tried all 4 tires and none of them would fit. At this point I was extremely p***** off so I packed them back up and took them home.

Turns out the barrels on the wheels are to large and the tires weren't able to slip over them. Called Newstalgia Wheel this morning, they contacted Billet Specialties and found out that this has happened before. So now I have to ship them back to Billet Specialties on their dime so that they can check the wheels out and see exactly what the problem is and fix them. But this leaves me without any wheels for who knows how long It's ridiculous the amount of money you spend and the amount of time it takes for them to be built for them to come in defective.

[MMcMasters]

I feel horrible for you Keith, I hope you get it worked out quickly

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

So I had a frustrating weekend. I went Saturday morning to get my wheels and tires mounted. They tried the first 22x8.5 and the tire wouldn't slip down over the barrel in the center of the wheel. Tried the second 22x8.5 and had the same thing happen. Then we tried one of the 22x10's and the exact same thing happened It wasn't the tires, as we tried all 4 tires and none of them would fit. At this point I was extremely p***** off so I packed them back up and took them home.

Turns out the barrels on the wheels are to large and the tires weren't able to slip over them. Called Newstalgia Wheel this morning, they contacted Billet Specialties and found out that this has happened before. So now I have to ship them back to Billet Specialties on their dime so that they can check the wheels out and see exactly what the problem is and fix them. But this leaves me without any wheels for who knows how long It's ridiculous the amount of money you spend and the amount of time it takes for them to be built for them to come in defective.

Damn Keith that sucks to hear. Hopefully they are on the ball and get them back to you asap. I could only imagine how that day went and feel for ya!

[Dustmaker65]

WOW!!! That really takes the wind out of the sails....

Hope they can get you taken care of quickly.

[screaminchevypickup]

You wouldn't happen to be using Toyo tires? I have had that happen on a couple sets of tires from them.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by MMcMasters

I feel horrible for you Keith, I hope you get it worked out quickly

Originally Posted by Dustmaker65

WOW!!! That really takes the wind out of the sails....

Hope they can get you taken care of quickly.

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Damn Keith that sucks to hear. Hopefully they are on the ball and get them back to you asap. I could only imagine how that day went and feel for ya!

Thanks guys, I'm shipping them back today so hopefully they fix them and get them back to me ASAP!

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

You wouldn't happen to be using Toyo tires? I have had that happen on a couple sets of tires from them.

No, the tires are Nitto NT420's!

[rincones]

I feel for you brother. Awesome progress on da frame

[jeh]

That sucks Kieth, hope they get things worked out for you.

[mcbassin]

Bummer about the wheels, hope it's a quick fix. Billet Specialties needs to make it right with you for sure..

[Raguemoe]

The set of Intro's I ordered have been delayed because they are having trble with their wheel barrel supplier. They are for the 22x12's, but may be the same supplier to Billet Specialties. They indicated that the barrels they rec'd were oversized and had issues with the tires mounting.

Anyways, I feel your pain & hope it gets resolved soon!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by rincones

I feel for you brother. Awesome progress on da frame

Originally Posted by jeh

That sucks Kieth, hope they get things worked out for you.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Bummer about the wheels, hope it's a quick fix. Billet Specialties needs to make it right with you for sure..

Thanks Guys, we will see what happens. I already shipped them back, guess I have to sit around and wait to find out what their going to do. I'm still very upset over this happening, I don't understand how you ship out wheels that tires can't be mounted on. Seems to me like some quality control was skipped before these wheels got shipped. I guess I expect to much for the price you pay and from a company like Billet Specialties.

Originally Posted by MMcMasters

Keith,

If you have time, what is the measurement from wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface of your rear end with the rotors installed?

Thanks,

Mike

No problem Mike, I'll get you a measurement this weekend. Keep in mind with the 4.25" backspacing I was planning on running, I would need to narrow the rear around 1"-1.25" per side.

Originally Posted by Raguemoe

The set of Intro's I ordered have been delayed because they are having trble with their wheel barrel supplier. They are for the 22x12's, but may be the same supplier to Billet Specialties. They indicated that the barrels they rec'd were oversized and had issues with the tires mounting.

Anyways, I feel your pain & hope it gets resolved soon!

At least they found the mistake before shipping your wheels out. I wish Billet Specialties would have checked the barrels before shipping me the wheels and wasting my time.

[knomadd]

So were they built on a Monday or a Friday? Following the same story of assembly line workers who are hung over and tired on Monday, or checked out and ready for the weekend on Friday... I hope they make it right for you, and not waste more of your time with that problem.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by knomadd

So were they built on a Monday or a Friday? Following the same story of assembly line workers who are hung over and tired on Monday, or checked out and ready for the weekend on Friday... I hope they make it right for you, and not waste more of your time with that problem.

I hope so too! It makes you wonder how it happened!

[Bennett68C10]

Despite the issue with the wheels, I'm still plugging away at the frame! Got the motor and trans installed. I think the motor is sitting a little high because the best I can get is them at 7 degrees down! I can't raise the trans up anymore because it hits the Porterbuilt inner frame stiffener! I sent an email to Travis at AZProPerformance to see if Choppin block can get me some different motor mounts so I can lower the motor down a little.

[Bennett68C10]

Another angle

[Bennett68C10]

This is how tight it is from the trans to the inner frame stiffener.

[Dustmaker65]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Despite the issue with the wheels, I'm still plugging away at the frame! Got the motor and trans installed. I think the motor is sitting a little high because the best I can get is them at 7 degrees down! I can't raise the trans up anymore because it hits the Porterbuilt inner frame stiffener! I sent an email to Travis at AZProPerformance to see if Choppin block can get me some different motor mounts so I can lower the motor down a little.

How much room you have between oil pan and cross member?

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Keith are you going to have room to plug that VSS sensor in? That looks really tight for sure!

Currently no! I contacted Travis and he is working with Choppin Block to get me some new mounts to lower the motor down. Apparently they redesigned them after I received my crossmember.

Originally Posted by Dustmaker65

How much room you have between oil pan and cross member?

I'd say I have a good 2.5-3" so the motor has plenty of room to go down!

[mcbassin]

Chassis looks great with that beast of a power plant in there.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Chassis looks great with that beast of a power plant in there.

Thanks Mike, it's nice to have the motor and trans sitting in the frame. Once I get the angles fixed I can start on the exhaust.

[MMcMasters]

Man that was a quick turn around. Very happy for you that they took care of it so quickly!