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silvertip67 · 04-16-2011, 09:26 AM

you can definetely see how the axles are aligned more properly in the wheel wells...chassis and drive train were tweaked really well...

68 TT · 04-18-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by silvertip67

Stock 4x4's are so rare around here I never noticed the wheel placement problem.

I put them where they looked right when I set up my 67 4x4 conversion.

silvertip67 · 04-21-2011, 10:49 PM

I am not a real expert in matters like tire sizes etc...I did a slight suspension lift ...as mentioned before...I have 235 X16" on the truck now(as pictured)...how big can I go?? 265 or 285's??

just looking for a bigger tire to ride on the beach...and of course a bit cooler ride/look...well at least I am honest...LOL...walmart has the goodyears (ATV) in those sizes...and there is a wal mart about 25 miles from here...about 800 bucks for a set...what do you think???

68 TT · 04-22-2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvertip67

I am not a real expert in matters like tire sizes etc...I did a slight suspension lift ...as mentioned before...I have 235 X16" on the truck now(as pictured)...how big can I go?? 265 or 285's??

just looking for a bigger tire to ride on the beach...and of course a bit cooler ride/look...well at least I am honest...LOL...walmart has the goodyears (ATV) in those sizes...and there is a wal mart about 25 miles from here...about 800 bucks for a set...what do you think???

I like the tread on the Walmart Goodyear Wrangler Authority tires and they have a 265/75-16 load range E tire available for $189 plus install. It is what I will be putting on my 67 when I get to that point.

It should fit your truck with the lift you have. It will be just under 32" tall. The tires on my 67 in the above pic are 32x11.50-15's for reference.

silvertip67 · 04-22-2011, 06:19 PM

thats the same tread I was talking about...and the price is good too!

thanks for the reply...

glimmertwin01 · 04-22-2011, 09:52 PM

285's might work.... they are like a 33

NEVERENOUGH · 04-22-2011, 10:54 PM

I run a 255x85x16 on my dually it is a narrow 33 would look really good on a stock type wheel.

1972RedNeck · 04-23-2011, 10:05 PM

Here's mine.

silvertip67 · 04-23-2011, 11:09 PM

like that elk proof bumper!

RatRod68 · 04-25-2011, 03:35 PM

^^This truck is sex on wheels.

Here are a couple of my 71

RatRod68 · 04-25-2011, 03:36 PM

sorry. Double Post

silvertip67 · 04-25-2011, 03:54 PM

nice truck...my wife wants me to get a pair of those stirrups so she can get in easier...what kind of shock is that going across the front end??

RatRod68 · 04-25-2011, 04:02 PM

no clue. i bought it pretty much like this. i just added the grille and lights

silvertip67 · 04-27-2011, 12:13 PM

I have two rubber mounts that are shot( the rear ones under the seat) I made up some solid rubber "hockey pucks" to put in the place of the sag...and ideas out there on removing the nut/bolt that holds them in place...

have dosed the spots up good w/ liquid wrench...anyone out there fixed this before...any have a heads up on any possible problems...thanks...t

ones side droops about 1 " the other maybe 3/4"...probably not a big deal...but it does drive me crazy...

wiggins · 04-27-2011, 11:04 PM

Yaeh back when I was in college (ie broke) I made some by cutiing up litttle squares out of an old tire and they worked good to level everything backout. I am from texas so I have never touched a Hockey puck but it sounds like a goood fix as long as its not to hard (stiff). As far as the botls you will have to have a back up inside the cab and you may have to remove your seat. May try an impact wrench 1st just to see if it would bust then off before taking you seat out but I doubt it will. Probably a good time to go ahead and replace the bolts and nuts as well. I always use grade 8 bolts for this.

silvertip67 · 04-28-2011, 08:32 AM

thanks for the info...I was trying to avoid taking out the seat...will do as you suggested...am I to understand that the threads are not a stud? but goes through the lower cab? w/ a nut underneath...so a box wrench or similar has to be attached under the seat ( to hold bolt)to get it loose if an impact alone does not work on the lower nut?

I have looked at drawings in the LMC catalog and its not that clear how it is attached...

thanks again...t

L8brake731 · 05-20-2011, 12:06 PM

Noticed you have after market head lights. How do you like them? Thinking of those and mods to HID....
Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by RatRod68

^^This truck is sex on wheels.

Here are a couple of my 71

RatRod68 · 05-21-2011, 01:15 AM

That are amazing. I have them in both my C10s

plummen · 07-25-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder

Some old pics from photo shoots.

wow ive never been much of a stepside fan,but i might have to rethink that!
nice truck!

68 TT · 07-26-2011, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvertip67

thanks for the info...I was trying to avoid taking out the seat...will do as you suggested...am I to understand that the threads are not a stud? but goes through the lower cab? w/ a nut underneath...so a box wrench or similar has to be attached under the seat ( to hold bolt)to get it loose if an impact alone does not work on the lower nut?

I have looked at drawings in the LMC catalog and its not that clear how it is attached...

thanks again...t

The rear cab mount fasteners are just a 6" long bolt that comes in from the bottom on a 1/2-ton. A little longer on a 3/4-ton but still comes in from the bottom the same way. The nut is captive and up in the body and does not need to be accessed at all to get the rear cab mounts out.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-27-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

The rear cab mount fasteners are just a 6" long bolt that comes in from the bottom on a 1/2-ton. A little longer on a 3/4-ton but still comes in from the bottom the same way. The nut is captive and up in the body and does not need to be accessed at all to get the rear cab mounts out.

Unless you live around here and have to cut the nut off to get the bolt out to get the cab off.

Thank you rust.

1985-GMC · 07-27-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Unless you live around here and have to cut the nut off to get the bolt out to get the cab off.

Thank you rust.

Even on my gmc (central texas truck) the bolt was froze in the nut witch spun around in the retainer. It was just a bad design.

68 TT · 07-27-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Unless you live around here and have to cut the nut off to get the bolt out to get the cab off.

Thank you rust.

Hadn't thought about that. None of the trucks I have had were rusty in that area. Guess I have been lucky.

It is definitely a poor design. I guess you could convert it to a thru bolt design like the front cab mount if it twists in place or breaks off.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-27-2011, 07:45 PM

Well at least they aren't like the 73-87's. You have to cut the floor of the cab to access the nut whet it spins in the retainer.

1985-GMC · 07-27-2011, 08:11 PM

I just cut a little hole in the rear cab support right behind the nut with a cutoff tool then welded it solid.

04-16-2011, 09:26 AM	#376
silvertip67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: pine colorado Posts: 89	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 you can definetely see how the axles are aligned more properly in the wheel wells...chassis and drive train were tweaked really well... __________________ ted cruisin in my '67 K-20 '67 Custom Sport Truck '55 Chevrolet 3100 w/ 235 il6(Powermaster) '63 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 250 il6 '65 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 283 V8 Last edited by silvertip67; 04-16-2011 at 09:27 AM.

04-21-2011, 10:49 PM	#378
silvertip67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: pine colorado Posts: 89	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 I am not a real expert in matters like tire sizes etc...I did a slight suspension lift ...as mentioned before...I have 235 X16" on the truck now(as pictured)...how big can I go?? 265 or 285's?? just looking for a bigger tire to ride on the beach...and of course a bit cooler ride/look...well at least I am honest...LOL...walmart has the goodyears (ATV) in those sizes...and there is a wal mart about 25 miles from here...about 800 bucks for a set...what do you think??? __________________ ted cruisin in my '67 K-20 '67 Custom Sport Truck '55 Chevrolet 3100 w/ 235 il6(Powermaster) '63 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 250 il6 '65 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 283 V8

04-22-2011, 06:19 PM	#380
silvertip67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: pine colorado Posts: 89	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 thats the same tread I was talking about...and the price is good too! thanks for the reply... __________________ ted cruisin in my '67 K-20 '67 Custom Sport Truck '55 Chevrolet 3100 w/ 235 il6(Powermaster) '63 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 250 il6 '65 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 283 V8

04-22-2011, 09:52 PM	#381
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 285's might work.... they are like a 33 __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

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NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 I run a 255x85x16 on my dually it is a narrow 33 would look really good on a stock type wheel.

04-23-2011, 10:05 PM	#383
1972RedNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Townsend MT Posts: 1,725	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 Here's mine. Attached Images

04-23-2011, 11:09 PM	#384
silvertip67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: pine colorado Posts: 89	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 like that elk proof bumper! __________________ ted cruisin in my '67 K-20 '67 Custom Sport Truck '55 Chevrolet 3100 w/ 235 il6(Powermaster) '63 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 250 il6 '65 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 283 V8

04-25-2011, 03:35 PM	#385
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 ^^This truck is sex on wheels. Here are a couple of my 71 __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

04-25-2011, 03:36 PM	#386
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 sorry. Double Post __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi Last edited by RatRod68; 04-25-2011 at 03:36 PM.

04-25-2011, 03:54 PM	#387
silvertip67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: pine colorado Posts: 89	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 nice truck...my wife wants me to get a pair of those stirrups so she can get in easier...what kind of shock is that going across the front end?? __________________ ted cruisin in my '67 K-20 '67 Custom Sport Truck '55 Chevrolet 3100 w/ 235 il6(Powermaster) '63 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 250 il6 '65 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 283 V8

04-25-2011, 04:02 PM	#388
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 no clue. i bought it pretty much like this. i just added the grille and lights __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

04-27-2011, 12:13 PM	#389
silvertip67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: pine colorado Posts: 89	fixing rear cab mounts I have two rubber mounts that are shot( the rear ones under the seat) I made up some solid rubber "hockey pucks" to put in the place of the sag...and ideas out there on removing the nut/bolt that holds them in place... have dosed the spots up good w/ liquid wrench...anyone out there fixed this before...any have a heads up on any possible problems...thanks...t ones side droops about 1 " the other maybe 3/4"...probably not a big deal...but it does drive me crazy... __________________ ted cruisin in my '67 K-20 '67 Custom Sport Truck '55 Chevrolet 3100 w/ 235 il6(Powermaster) '63 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 250 il6 '65 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 283 V8

04-27-2011, 11:04 PM	#390
wiggins Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Deep East TEXAS Posts: 453	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 Yaeh back when I was in college (ie broke) I made some by cutiing up litttle squares out of an old tire and they worked good to level everything backout. I am from texas so I have never touched a Hockey puck but it sounds like a goood fix as long as its not to hard (stiff). As far as the botls you will have to have a back up inside the cab and you may have to remove your seat. May try an impact wrench 1st just to see if it would bust then off before taking you seat out but I doubt it will. Probably a good time to go ahead and replace the bolts and nuts as well. I always use grade 8 bolts for this. __________________ Preserving American History one truck at a time.

04-28-2011, 08:32 AM	#391
silvertip67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: pine colorado Posts: 89	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 thanks for the info...I was trying to avoid taking out the seat...will do as you suggested...am I to understand that the threads are not a stud? but goes through the lower cab? w/ a nut underneath...so a box wrench or similar has to be attached under the seat ( to hold bolt)to get it loose if an impact alone does not work on the lower nut? I have looked at drawings in the LMC catalog and its not that clear how it is attached... thanks again...t __________________ ted cruisin in my '67 K-20 '67 Custom Sport Truck '55 Chevrolet 3100 w/ 235 il6(Powermaster) '63 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 250 il6 '65 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 283 V8 Last edited by silvertip67; 04-28-2011 at 09:10 PM.

05-21-2011, 01:15 AM	#393
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: post your 67-72 4x4 That are amazing. I have them in both my C10s __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi



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