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likaroc13 · 06-01-2011, 10:13 AM

dang! sorry to hear that...glad you're okay

wild4wheels · 06-01-2011, 11:40 AM

Sorry to hear that, glad you're OK, but hey, look on the bright side, at least you didn't have a 12k paint job. The truck is still B@d @ss with its battle scars man

erock805 · 06-02-2011, 09:34 AM

sorry to see you had the accident. that just sucks. glad no more harm came to you or the truck.

*lakeroadster* · 06-02-2011, 10:29 AM

I didn't know that cheater slicks were recaps.

Glad you motored through it sunny side up.. Are you planning to run something different on the rear now?

markeb01 · 06-02-2011, 02:04 PM

Hurst and Towel City slicks are recaps, Radir Slicks are new tires. A lot of local guys ran recap slicks in the 60’s. I don’t remember one ever coming apart, but several guys ended up doing a 360 through an intersection when they tried to stop on wet pavement and the rear end broke loose and came around.

I love the way they look and really wanted a pair on my truck a couple of years ago. But I couldn’t beyond the concern of wrecking the truck over an encounter with a water puddle (which we have a lot of). And if too much tread is cut into them they just don’t look right.

hardwaa · 06-02-2011, 06:16 PM

craigslist scores. 2 separate sellers

15X8.5 Torq Thrust (Check out the dudes 55)
285 70 15 BFG's TA RADIALS

Had tires mounted and put them on today. different offset than Cragers. Had to clearance inner bed sides. Also gonna have to modify wheel tubs.

Dinos63 · 06-02-2011, 06:25 PM

Duuude sweet

hardwaa · 06-02-2011, 07:10 PM

"NEW" rear wheel pics. Took it for a ride, what a difference. Also truck does better burnouts now.

Dinos63 · 06-02-2011, 08:01 PM

those look killerrrrrrr

SCOTI · 06-03-2011, 12:27 AM

No offense to those w/a different opinion..... that's 10x better for me.

**lolife99** · 06-03-2011, 06:22 AM

I agree with SCOTI!
Much better.
Looks like a different truck.
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chevyrestoguy · 06-03-2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

No offense to those w/a different opinion..... that's 10x better for me.

Agree 100%. The white walls didn't do much for me. I think the blackwalls look more "gasser". I bet it rides much better, too.

*lakeroadster* · 06-03-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

No offense to those w/a different opinion..... that's 10x better for me.

I agree also.

Are those TTII's or TTO's? It looked great before and looks even better now.

Surprised the offsets are different from the Cragars? Must be TTII's, they are available in different offsets.

And that 55 Chevy those came off of is freakin' gorgeous... OH MY GOD!

cheap67 · 06-03-2011, 04:48 PM

I hate to here you had a problem with the tires, But I have to say I love the way the new ones look. I am trying to find me a 60-66 project and I am one of those who like 20" rims but I feel sure that I will go with 15" and some meat under the fender now that I've seen your truck.

SCOTI · 06-03-2011, 06:28 PM

Something about this pic really, really, REALLY makes me want mine done yesterday! I just love the wheel tucked up so deep in the fenderwell (& it's not even a larger diameter wheel).

markeb01 · 06-03-2011, 09:09 PM

Cragar mags and (later Western mag knockoffs) have been popular since about 1965, but I always preferred Americans. I think it looked interesting and unique with the slicks, and now it just looks tough. Being so low it looks like a big cat waiting to pounce.

BTW those appear to be Torque Thrust D’s. One piece casting with curved spokes. TTO's have straight spokes, and TT2's are a two piece design and don't really look all that much like the cast wheels.

hardwaa · 06-04-2011, 04:56 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys! Yes they are Torq Thrust D's.
Tire guy came through for me. He exceeded my expectations.

Its kind of weird how things work out. When I first started to build this truck I wanted ET-3 Classic 5 spokes(see pic below). 15s up front and 16s in rear no whitewalls and Cheaters in the rear. I could not find 16 in cheaters so change in plans and I went with Cragers, but had to have whitewalls. I cannot stand Cragers with blackwalls.

Truck is still for sale, but I do have a plan for a mini makeover on the truck. Body shop is a friend so I am sure it will be there for a while.

hardwaa · 06-12-2011, 03:23 PM

No more "Gasser Influence".

No more Cragar and whitewalls.
No more white bed floor, bed tubs will be back after bed is fixed.
Grill is next for makeover.

New Torq Thrust Originals 15X5 and 15X8.5

hardwaa · 06-12-2011, 03:38 PM

Couple teaser pics.

**lolife99** · 06-12-2011, 08:49 PM

WOW, wow, wow.
I like what I see!

hardwaa · 07-08-2011, 08:07 PM

Update.

Will post more grill pics this weekend.

still need bed fixed.

hardwaa · 07-08-2011, 08:12 PM

Almost forgot!
Front 15X5 TTO's (5 on 4 3/4) 165R 15's
Rear 15X8.5 TTO's (5 on 4 3/4) 285 70 15's

**lolife99** · 07-08-2011, 08:59 PM

Love it!!!
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steve'62 · 07-08-2011, 09:18 PM

Looks awesome!
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AZ66GMC · 07-08-2011, 10:00 PM

Hey Jeff,

I'm dig'n the new look and still have the truck! I've been busy lately and haven't been online much... Sorry to see that you have body work to do on the ride... Glad you were able to keep it together and are ok.

Keep the pics coming

Tony
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06-01-2011, 10:13 AM	#326
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck dang! sorry to hear that...glad you're okay

06-01-2011, 11:40 AM	#327
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Sorry to hear that, glad you're OK, but hey, look on the bright side, at least you didn't have a 12k paint job. The truck is still B@d @ss with its battle scars man __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

06-02-2011, 09:34 AM	#328
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck sorry to see you had the accident. that just sucks. glad no more harm came to you or the truck. __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

06-02-2011, 10:29 AM	#329
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck I didn't know that cheater slicks were recaps. Glad you motored through it sunny side up.. Are you planning to run something different on the rear now?

06-02-2011, 02:04 PM	#330
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Hurst and Towel City slicks are recaps, Radir Slicks are new tires. A lot of local guys ran recap slicks in the 60’s. I don’t remember one ever coming apart, but several guys ended up doing a 360 through an intersection when they tried to stop on wet pavement and the rear end broke loose and came around. I love the way they look and really wanted a pair on my truck a couple of years ago. But I couldn’t beyond the concern of wrecking the truck over an encounter with a water puddle (which we have a lot of). And if too much tread is cut into them they just don’t look right.

06-02-2011, 06:16 PM	#331
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck craigslist scores. 2 separate sellers 15X8.5 Torq Thrust (Check out the dudes 55) 285 70 15 BFG's TA RADIALS Had tires mounted and put them on today. different offset than Cragers. Had to clearance inner bed sides. Also gonna have to modify wheel tubs. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

06-02-2011, 06:25 PM	#332
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Duuude sweet __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

06-02-2011, 07:10 PM	#333
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck "NEW" rear wheel pics. Took it for a ride, what a difference. Also truck does better burnouts now. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's Last edited by hardwaa; 06-02-2011 at 07:11 PM. Reason: spelling

06-02-2011, 08:01 PM	#334
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck those look killerrrrrrr __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

06-03-2011, 12:27 AM	#335
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck No offense to those w/a different opinion..... that's 10x better for me. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-03-2011, 06:22 AM	#336
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck I agree with SCOTI! Much better. Looks like a different truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-03-2011, 04:48 PM	#339
cheap67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mt pleasant nc Posts: 29	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck I hate to here you had a problem with the tires, But I have to say I love the way the new ones look. I am trying to find me a 60-66 project and I am one of those who like 20" rims but I feel sure that I will go with 15" and some meat under the fender now that I've seen your truck. __________________ CHEAP 67' trying to building a cool truck & NOT breaking the bank

06-03-2011, 06:28 PM	#340
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Something about this pic really, really, REALLY makes me want mine done yesterday! I just love the wheel tucked up so deep in the fenderwell (& it's not even a larger diameter wheel). Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-03-2011, 09:09 PM	#341
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Cragar mags and (later Western mag knockoffs) have been popular since about 1965, but I always preferred Americans. I think it looked interesting and unique with the slicks, and now it just looks tough. Being so low it looks like a big cat waiting to pounce. BTW those appear to be Torque Thrust D’s. One piece casting with curved spokes. TTO's have straight spokes, and TT2's are a two piece design and don't really look all that much like the cast wheels. Last edited by markeb01; 06-03-2011 at 09:11 PM.

06-04-2011, 04:56 AM	#342
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Thanks for the compliments guys! Yes they are Torq Thrust D's. Tire guy came through for me. He exceeded my expectations. Its kind of weird how things work out. When I first started to build this truck I wanted ET-3 Classic 5 spokes(see pic below). 15s up front and 16s in rear no whitewalls and Cheaters in the rear. I could not find 16 in cheaters so change in plans and I went with Cragers, but had to have whitewalls. I cannot stand Cragers with blackwalls. Truck is still for sale, but I do have a plan for a mini makeover on the truck. Body shop is a friend so I am sure it will be there for a while. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's



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06-12-2011, 03:23 PM	#343
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck No more "Gasser Influence". No more Cragar and whitewalls. No more white bed floor, bed tubs will be back after bed is fixed. Grill is next for makeover. New Torq Thrust Originals 15X5 and 15X8.5 __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

06-12-2011, 03:38 PM	#344
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Couple teaser pics. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

06-12-2011, 08:49 PM	#345
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck WOW, wow, wow. I like what I see! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-08-2011, 08:07 PM	#346
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Update. Will post more grill pics this weekend. still need bed fixed. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-08-2011, 08:12 PM	#347
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 802	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Almost forgot! Front 15X5 TTO's (5 on 4 3/4) 165R 15's Rear 15X8.5 TTO's (5 on 4 3/4) 285 70 15's __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-08-2011, 08:59 PM	#348
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Love it!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-08-2011, 09:18 PM	#349
steve'62 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goodyear,az Posts: 251	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Looks awesome! Posted via Mobile Device

07-08-2011, 10:00 PM	#350
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Hey Jeff, I'm dig'n the new look and still have the truck! I've been busy lately and haven't been online much... Sorry to see that you have body work to do on the ride... Glad you were able to keep it together and are ok. Keep the pics coming Tony Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283

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