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Holmes Cycles · 11-20-2013, 12:09 AM

What size/width and backspacing on the 15's you were running?

creep · 11-22-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Holmes Cycles

What size/width and backspacing on the 15's you were running?

The 15s are stock wheels from a 92 C-1500. I believe they are 15" X 7" with 4" of backspacing.

johnlq6975 · 11-20-2013, 12:22 AM

I'm not sure what happened there I'm just trying to figure out how to easily swap a positrac rearend like chevell or camaro . Thanks for replying

creep · 11-22-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by johnlq6975

I'm not sure what happened there I'm just trying to figure out how to easily swap a positrac rearend like chevell or camaro . Thanks for replying

I had to weld brackets to my axle to mount the air ride setup anyway so I was able to use any rear end I could fit in it. The rear I used already had all of the stock mounting brackets cut off and smoothed out so I don't know how they line up but I doubt it's a simple bolt in swap. I also had to have my driveshaft modified to work with it.

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-23-2013, 12:09 PM

truck is looking cool! Keep up the good work! T.J.

gringoloco · 11-23-2013, 02:26 PM

Great build, even if you are using 'brand X' suspension

The mobsteels are gonna look great. Also, kudos on the faux Hotwheels- that's too cool!

creep · 12-26-2013, 05:21 PM

Thanks

Nothing new with the 63 but I wrecked my daily S-10 2 months ago and the replacement truck I ordered came in this week. Just picked it up today...

...2014 Silverado LT

sams60gmc · 01-02-2014, 12:13 AM

cool truck! i really like the new styling... cant wait to see those wheels on the 63, i was looking into a set for the 60 also!

lowlife4life · 02-03-2014, 06:58 AM

Man your truck is amazing. Just read whole thread. Brand x looks like a great product I also like how the lca mounts. Would be nice to know the company. First time I've seen them block it like that. Wonder what the reason is. Which horn is that? I had a farmer buddy of mine give me a set of nathan air chimes they are crazy loud. One rule no kids and no grey hair for mine. I'd feel to bad if I killed someone with a horn

Desert.Chevy · 02-03-2014, 11:53 PM

Good looking truck, my two kids heard it in the other room and came running and said "What was that!, it sounded COOOL!" Us three think its cool. Could I get some info on it and maybe a picture of it. Thanks.

creep · 02-04-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lowlife4life

Man your truck is amazing. Just read whole thread. Brand x looks like a great product I also like how the lca mounts. Would be nice to know the company. First time I've seen them block it like that. Wonder what the reason is. Which horn is that? I had a farmer buddy of mine give me a set of nathan air chimes they are crazy loud. One rule no kids and no grey hair for mine. I'd feel to bad if I killed someone with a horn

Thanks man! I don't know what brand the whistle is but I got it on ebay. I have it running from a quick connect on my tank so if the horn button gets stuck I can just disconnect it. I also have a an adjustable pressure regulator to control the volume (the whistle is rated from 60 to 120 psi). I have it set around 80 I think. Not obnoxious like train horns but loud enough to hear over the motor. As for the suspension, that company no longer makes that kit so it doesn't really matter. If you want I can PM you the info.

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Originally Posted by Desert.Chevy

Good looking truck, my two kids heard it in the other room and came running and said "What was that!, it sounded COOOL!" Us three think its cool. Could I get some info on it and maybe a picture of it. Thanks.

Haha, thanks! Here's some pics...

JakeDW · 05-20-2014, 05:33 PM

You ever get the mob steels on?i went back and fourth on getting some for mine.

Jake

creep · 05-20-2014, 05:57 PM

I just started working on it last weekend. I got a set of CPP spindles that bring the wheels in .5" on each side and depending on the tire size I go with It might work. I'm waiting on an answer from CPP to see if their modular spindles will bring the wheels in any more or not.

creep · 05-26-2014, 05:48 PM

I ended up getting a set of CPP's modular spindles and brake brackets to bring the wheels in another 5/16" per side. It looks like that might have done the trick. I got the suspension buttoned back up and the wheels installed and jacked both wheels up and they cleared my fenders without having to trim them any more. I still need to put it back on the ground and cycle the suspension but the airline I was using to fill the truck's air tank with sprung a bad leak so I couldn't put any air in the truck to get it off the jack stands.

Here's a teaser pic...

likaroc13 · 05-27-2014, 01:10 PM

Glad you got it worked out, & the wheels look good on there. Looking forward to more pics.

creep · 05-27-2014, 01:14 PM

Thanks. Hopefully I get some good pics next weekend.

1963c-10 · 05-27-2014, 01:38 PM

Wheels look great!!

JakeDW · 05-27-2014, 06:31 PM

Loos good what size tire you put on them.

Jake

creep · 05-27-2014, 09:49 PM

I went with a 245/40/20. I was going to go with a 245/40/20 but decided to get a smaller diameter to try and dial in my speedo.

creep · 05-31-2014, 02:05 PM

I meant to say "I was going to go 245/45/20". Derrrr!

jdoisher · 05-31-2014, 02:18 PM

Maybe I have some mob steel wheels for the new project!!

creep · 06-01-2014, 10:34 AM

Lowl!f3 · 06-04-2014, 11:08 PM

I went to that website on my ipad creep. And did not see any way to browse the wheels they sell. And the biz store will not load up? Any ideas?

coulter · 06-05-2014, 02:25 AM

Sick man!!! im not usually a fan of those wheels but they look really good one your truck

creep · 06-05-2014, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Lowl!f3

I went to that website on my ipad creep. And did not see any way to browse the wheels they sell. And the biz store will not load up? Any ideas?

I just called them to order mine. Their website is a little wonky.

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Originally Posted by coulter

Sick man!!! im not usually a fan of those wheels but they look really good one your truck

Thanks, man. I'm looking into some new centercaps and maybe some beauty rings for them but I'm really diggin' the way they look now so I don't know, I might just leave 'em the way they are.

11-20-2013, 12:09 AM	#1
Holmes Cycles Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canyon Lake Tx Posts: 21	Re: '63 GMC Project What size/width and backspacing on the 15's you were running?

11-20-2013, 12:22 AM	#3
johnlq6975 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pryor Oklahoma Posts: 29	Re: '63 GMC Project I'm not sure what happened there I'm just trying to figure out how to easily swap a positrac rearend like chevell or camaro . Thanks for replying

11-23-2013, 12:09 PM	#5
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11-23-2013, 02:26 PM	#6
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: '63 GMC Project Great build, even if you are using 'brand X' suspension The mobsteels are gonna look great. Also, kudos on the faux Hotwheels- that's too cool! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-26-2013, 05:21 PM	#7
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks Nothing new with the 63 but I wrecked my daily S-10 2 months ago and the replacement truck I ordered came in this week. Just picked it up today... ...2014 Silverado LT __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-02-2014, 12:13 AM	#8
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: '63 GMC Project cool truck! i really like the new styling... cant wait to see those wheels on the 63, i was looking into a set for the 60 also! __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

02-03-2014, 06:58 AM	#9
lowlife4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: grande prairie alberta Posts: 324	Re: '63 GMC Project Man your truck is amazing. Just read whole thread. Brand x looks like a great product I also like how the lca mounts. Would be nice to know the company. First time I've seen them block it like that. Wonder what the reason is. Which horn is that? I had a farmer buddy of mine give me a set of nathan air chimes they are crazy loud. One rule no kids and no grey hair for mine. I'd feel to bad if I killed someone with a horn

02-03-2014, 11:53 PM	#10
Desert.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 337	Re: '63 GMC Project Good looking truck, my two kids heard it in the other room and came running and said "What was that!, it sounded COOOL!" Us three think its cool. Could I get some info on it and maybe a picture of it. Thanks.

05-20-2014, 05:33 PM	#12
JakeDW Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KCMO? Posts: 453	Re: '63 GMC Project You ever get the mob steels on?i went back and fourth on getting some for mine. Jake __________________ 61 Ford uni http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623422 ryans 77 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626594

05-20-2014, 05:57 PM	#13
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project I just started working on it last weekend. I got a set of CPP spindles that bring the wheels in .5" on each side and depending on the tire size I go with It might work. I'm waiting on an answer from CPP to see if their modular spindles will bring the wheels in any more or not. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-26-2014, 05:48 PM	#14
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project I ended up getting a set of CPP's modular spindles and brake brackets to bring the wheels in another 5/16" per side. It looks like that might have done the trick. I got the suspension buttoned back up and the wheels installed and jacked both wheels up and they cleared my fenders without having to trim them any more. I still need to put it back on the ground and cycle the suspension but the airline I was using to fill the truck's air tank with sprung a bad leak so I couldn't put any air in the truck to get it off the jack stands. Here's a teaser pic... __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-27-2014, 01:10 PM	#15
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: '63 GMC Project Glad you got it worked out, & the wheels look good on there. Looking forward to more pics. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

05-27-2014, 01:14 PM	#16
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project Thanks. Hopefully I get some good pics next weekend. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-27-2014, 01:38 PM	#17
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05-27-2014, 06:31 PM	#18
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05-27-2014, 09:49 PM	#19
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project I went with a 245/40/20. I was going to go with a 245/40/20 but decided to get a smaller diameter to try and dial in my speedo. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-31-2014, 02:05 PM	#20
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project I meant to say "I was going to go 245/45/20". Derrrr! __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-31-2014, 02:18 PM	#21
jdoisher Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Denton Texas Posts: 407	Re: '63 GMC Project Maybe I have some mob steel wheels for the new project!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531177 Maggie's truck!

06-01-2014, 10:34 AM	#22
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '63 GMC Project __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

06-04-2014, 11:08 PM	#23
Lowl!f3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Crosby, Tx Posts: 300	Re: '63 GMC Project I went to that website on my ipad creep. And did not see any way to browse the wheels they sell. And the biz store will not load up? Any ideas? __________________ 1965 C10 Project

06-05-2014, 02:25 AM	#24
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: '63 GMC Project Sick man!!! im not usually a fan of those wheels but they look really good one your truck __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

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