Project "BOWDWN"

[fpjr0]

whats up, diaz, your truck is looking good, Did you get your rims in yet?

[rddiaz]

Well guys I ordered my wheels last week don't know if ya'll remember me asking about the offset on them but here they are



they will be 22x8.5 front 265/35/22 4"backset and back285/35/22 with 4.5 backset



frame is painted




bed is cut out


panhard bar on





Alpine sounds really good!!!!!

[gmclowsierra]

hey man nice ride. i think im going to set up my rear similar to yours. did you buy or build your panhard rod. also where did you find the air gauges. thanks for the info and nice job.JOE

[rddiaz]

Originally Posted by gmclowsierra

hey man nice ride. i think im going to set up my rear similar to yours. did you buy or build your panhard rod. also where did you find the air gauges. thanks for the info and nice job.JOE

(gmclowsierra),thanks doode, I bought all of the parts for the panhard bar at a local hotrod shop here in S.A.TX less than 50 bucks, heim joint $15.00, threaded rod $10.00, rod end with bushings $12.00. Bought the gauges from Innovativeair.com ask for larry real helpful guy and fast shipping too. single gauge 14.00 and dual needle 29.00 bucks, you can also buy them from *****************........Glad I could help..........

[PRUNEDA]

Nice work Diaz, your truck is coming along very nice. Can't wait to see with the wheels. What are your plans with the gas tanks?

[tvblazer78]

Sweet you got some old school going on..

[81BLAZE]

Sweet Truck!! We need to meet up at the cruise in off of Potranco.

J

[rddiaz]

Originally Posted by PRUNEDA

Nice work Diaz, your truck is coming along very nice. Can't wait to see with the wheels. What are your plans with the gas tanks?

(pruneda) thanks bro, I plan on sectioning the tanks as soon as I can, take 1 gas tank out at a time, about 2" section.

[rddiaz]

Originally Posted by 81BLAZE

Sweet Truck!! We need to meet up at the cruise in off of Potranco.

J

Whats up blaze, Potranco is that on the southside? anyways I live on the N.E. side 1604 and oconnor. I usually go to biffs friday nights cool place and lots of hot rod. Goin to S.A. HEATWAVE this weekend?

[3r!c84]

how do the bed look on it?

[rddiaz]

The bed is on and I think it looks good !! I have yet to to take the finishing pictures, My wheels have not arrived yet!............I'll see if I get some tonite.

[1badcad]

where did you order the wheels? and what kind are they?

[81BLAZE]

Originally Posted by rddiaz

Whats up blaze, Potranco is that on the southside? anyways I live on the N.E. side 1604 and oconnor. I usually go to biffs friday nights cool place and lots of hot rod. Goin to S.A. HEATWAVE this weekend?

Dang I almost forgot. I will be there in an hour or so. Potranco and 151 is on the West/ North West side of town. It should happen later tonight after the Show. Its good to see a bunch of San Antone people on here. My Blaze is even started. I have a set of Monte Carlo SS's in the garage. I hope to have them both rolling 22's by Sept. One is already on them. You may have seen it at Biffs.

This is the new one. 86 SS T Top.


This is the old one. 84 SS Hard Top and my 2wd Blazer in the last pic.

[PRUNEDA]

Originally Posted by rddiaz

(pruneda) thanks bro, I plan on sectioning the tanks as soon as I can, take 1 gas tank out at a time, about 2" section.

Try to take some pictures when you section them to see how it turns out. Any word on your wheels?

[gmclowsierra]

how much lift are you getting out of the rear bars? also how far back on the bars are the bag mounts? one more thing does your pinion angle change that much during full range of travel? thanks for the info JOE

[ChaseDale3and8]

Nice truck but I have to ask a question. You are going to shave the clearance lights aren't you? LOL They look out of place on anything but a dually! ...Joe

[rddiaz]

Originally Posted by PRUNEDA

Try to take some pictures when you section them to see how it turns out. Any word on your wheels?

Yeah I'll get some pics as soon as I get started on them. Wheels are arriving this next week on wed. the 20th, so I am waiting like a kid on christmas day.

[rddiaz]

Originally Posted by gmclowsierra

how much lift are you getting out of the rear bars? also how far back on the bars are the bag mounts? one more thing does your pinion angle change that much during full range of travel? thanks for the info JOE

Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

Nice truck but I have to ask a question. You are going to shave the clearance lights aren't you? LOL They look out of place on anything but a dually! ...Joe

(Gmclowsierra),I get about 9-10" of lift, I will have to measure to be exact for ya. Not sure from what point you wanted me to measure from, but I measured from the center bolt of the front mounting of the bar to the the center of the bolt of the bottom bag bolt, 10"1/4.. Personally I don't think pinion angle changes any more than 3 degrees either way, but I will take some side pics next week with it aired up and lowered with the wheels on so you can see for yourself.

(Chasedale3and8), Thanks man, and yes I thought I'd leave them on and they would look cool once it was lowered but then I took it outside and had a second look, and my wife said she would not be seen in the truck with the cab roof lights on.. So sadly they are off.........

[rddiaz]

Alright guys got some more pics for yall. Finally got my wheels in Wed. as planned and went to get some rubber on them,

Tires are hankook 265/35/22 up front and 285/35/22 out back,

A little pinstripe on the original air filter lid. Sanded it down, primered it and gave it 3 coats of engine enamel 500degrees flat black satin spray can from the zone.


Here is an under shot to show my dual 40 series flowmasters, sounds wicked.....

[rddiaz]

Last but not least here are a few shot of the truck with the wheels. took some pics yesterday and as soon as I took it out it started to sprinkle and then the showers, so not the best pics but I wanted to keep you guys updated. let me know what you guy think.......................







As you can see on the tire I still need to do some trimming so it will lay flat on the ground. Comment are appriciated.

[silvrbreez]

Looks killa!

So the wheels are the same width just different offset? Are running inner fenders up front, and if so do you rub at full turn when driving?

[rddiaz]

22x8.5 upfront w/ 4" backspace and 22x10 and 4.5" outback. no fenders yet but soon, and I have to lift the truck all the way up to turn them. But I can drive highway this low...(silvrbreez) thanks for the compliment.

[81BLAZE]

Man that is a sick azz truck!!! Did you ever make it out to the spot on 151 and Potranco?

[rddiaz]

No. sure didn't....But I will soon...

[79Silv4x4]

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