Lets see all out show trucks

[jeh]

I wish JWall would post a pic of his black truck he sold. That was one of my favorites....

[screaminchevypickup]

Here's my old one that won a lot of shows but got drove a lot.. Even done the power tour a couple years back with it..

[DreamRyder1963]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Here's my old one that won a lot of shows but got drove a lot.. Even done the power tour a couple years back with it..

That's a good looking truck. What wheels are those?

[Fldawg]

after i restored mine, i but over 5000 miles on it going to shows and it's been caught in the rain a few times

[screaminchevypickup]

Originally Posted by DreamRyder1963

That's a good looking truck. What wheels are those?

Thanks they are intro retros 20x8.5 and 20x10!!

[72BlckButy]

She's fun to drive.

[Agent915]

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Drive the heck out of mine.....in fact I broke it beating on it! (3 piston rings)....almost back together for some more abuse!

Your truck is one of my favorites on this site! I'm sure you've posted this somewhere, but what are the specs on you wheels? I have a '69 SWB Fleet that I'm building back as a '68. I upgraded the front to 5x5 discs and a late model 5x5 rear axle. I want 18x8 (255/45) front and 18x9.5, or 10 (295/45) in the rear. I think I understand the backspacing, but this +/- offset throws me off! Yours seem to fit perfectly!

Thanks in advance,

Danny

[SactoJim]

Thanks Danny....much appreciated! I measured many times to make sure I got the look I wanted.....fronts are 18x8, 4"bs w/ 255/50 rubber and rears are 18X9.5, 4.5" bs w/ 275/55 rubber. Remember....mine's got the wider rearend so you could get away with a little less bs.
bs=backspacing which is the measurement from the backside lip of your rim to the wheel mounting face.

BTW.....great looking trucks everyone!

Originally Posted by Agent915

Your truck is one of my favorites on this site! I'm sure you've posted this somewhere, but what are the specs on you wheels? I have a '69 SWB Fleet that I'm building back as a '68. I upgraded the front to 5x5 discs and a late model 5x5 rear axle. I want 18x8 (255/45) front and 18x9.5, or 10 (295/45) in the rear. I think I understand the backspacing, but this +/- offset throws me off! Yours seem to fit perfectly!

Thanks in advance,

Danny

[oldschool18]

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

I wouldn't call mine a show truck, but I try to keep it nice while I drive it about 4,000 miles a year from April to October. Average about 80 car shows and cruise nights a year and have managed to pick up over 40 trophies the past 3 years.

I love all these trucks but I got to tell you what I love even more.......those SOCKS, I'm not making fun of anyone I just love those tri stripe tube socks and the guy with the checkers just makes it all the more better. You just cant find those tri stripes anymore!

[Agent915]

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Thanks Danny....much appreciated! I measured many times to make sure I got the look I wanted.....fronts are 18x8, 4"bs w/ 255/50 rubber and rears are 18X9.5, 4.5" bs w/ 275/55 rubber. Remember....mine's got the wider rearend so you could get away with a little less bs.
bs=backspacing which is the measurement from the backside lip of your rim to the wheel mounting face.

BTW.....great looking trucks everyone!

Thanks for the information, its much appreciated! You mentioned you have the wider rearend. Mine's from a '71 or '72 and measures 57" plate to plate. Is that the same as yours? I want as little space between the tire and fender as I can safely run.

Thanks again,

Danny

[RenoKeene]

Originally Posted by Lemield

I was hoping Rose would show up for this thread!

She is beautiful!

Thanks Larry.

[JWall]

Originally Posted by jeh

I wish JWall would post a pic of his black truck he sold. That was one of my favorites....

Here ya go... Never saw a trailer while I owned it...

[texjake]

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Drive the heck out of mine.....in fact I broke it beating on it! (3 piston rings)....almost back together for some more abuse!

One of my favs on here so far! Great stance and perfect wheel & tire combo! Not overly done on the tire & wheel size. I'm not real crazy about the ones with all wheel & no tire. You need some sidewall for flex for a somewhat comfortable ride. Do you have any pics of under the hood, the bed & of the interior? Would love to see those too.

[SactoJim]

Thanks texjake! I take any compliments to heart as I have a lot of pride given that I built 95% of my 72. The only things I didn't do is build the short block, trans, and stitch the front seat.

I was fortunate enough to get a feature back in November of 2012 in Custom Classic Trucks.....here's the web version for more info and pics.

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...olet_cheyenne/

I've been a member here for many years and I am constantly amazed at the quality of trucks on this site and the great info and entertainment provided by members. Not too many days ever go by without me looking at some "jawdropping" build and thinking "why didn't I do that"!...LOL!

Thanks again...Jim

Originally Posted by texjake

One of my favs on here so far! Great stance and perfect wheel & tire combo! Not overly done on the tire & wheel size. I'm not real crazy about the ones with all wheel & no tire. You need some sidewall for flex for a somewhat comfortable ride. Do you have any pics of under the hood, the bed & of the interior? Would love to see those too.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by JWall

Here ya go... Never saw a trailer while I owned it...

Sure.. rub it in. The old inline and 2spd powerglide would make a 5 hr (one way) trip a killer for me.

Maybe it's time to upgrade a few parts.

[Sicklajoie]

Originally Posted by oldschool18

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I love all these trucks but I got to tell you what I love even more.......those SOCKS, I'm not making fun of anyone I just love those tri stripe tube socks and the guy with the checkers just makes it all the more better. You just cant find those tri stripes anymore!

Thanks! I'm old school, that's pretty much the only kind I've ever owned.
Here's where I get them:
http://www.sockcompany.com/kingtube.html
The drop down menu has 6 different colors to choose from.

[jeh]

Originally Posted by JWall

Here ya go... Never saw a trailer while I owned it...

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Thanks man, wish I could of been the "new" owner....

[oldschool18]

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Thanks! I'm old school, that's pretty much the only kind I've ever owned.
Here's where I get them:
http://www.sockcompany.com/kingtube.html
The drop down menu has 6 different colors to choose from.

Thanks Sicklajoie just ordered 12 pair!!

[Sicklajoie]

Originally Posted by oldschool18

Thanks Sicklajoie just ordered 12 pair!!

Probably the first time they've cracked open a box of those since I ordered some 2 years ago!

[texjake]

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Thanks texjake! I take any compliments to heart as I have a lot of pride given that I built 95% of my 72. The only things I didn't do is build the short block, trans, and stitch the front seat.

I was fortunate enough to get a feature back in November of 2012 in Custom Classic Trucks.....here's the web version for more info and pics.

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...olet_cheyenne/

I've been a member here for many years and I am constantly amazed at the quality of trucks on this site and the great info and entertainment provided by members. Not too many days ever go by without me looking at some "jawdropping" build and thinking "why didn't I do that"!...LOL!

Thanks again...Jim

That's such an honor to make it into a magazine. I can't say that mine will ever be that nice, I'm just trying to get mine to level to be able to use & drive daily, such as repaint the wheels, new tires, new brakes, new wood bed, new heater core, new carpet & seat cover & get the A/C working before the HOT Texas summer gets here, etc..... & try to keep it original and factory stock as much as possible.

[Sicklajoie]

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Thanks texjake! I take any compliments to heart as I have a lot of pride given that I built 95% of my 72. The only things I didn't do is build the short block, trans, and stitch the front seat.

I was fortunate enough to get a feature back in November of 2012 in Custom Classic Trucks.....here's the web version for more info and pics.

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...olet_cheyenne/

I've been a member here for many years and I am constantly amazed at the quality of trucks on this site and the great info and entertainment provided by members. Not too many days ever go by without me looking at some "jawdropping" build and thinking "why didn't I do that"!...LOL!

Thanks again...Jim

That's awesome. Congrats on the magazine article!
I had a photo shoot back in Sept for Classic Trucks and have been patiently waiting for the article to come out.

[texjake]

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

That's awesome. Congrats on the magazine article!
I had a photo shoot back in Sept for Classic Trucks and have been patiently waiting for the article to come out.

Sweet! Drop us a link when it gets published.

[Sicklajoie]

Originally Posted by texjake

Sweet! Drop us a link when it get published.

The photographer took a picture of his camera setup for what he called the money shot.

[Expat_dude]

Still working on it a bit, but getting close!

[SactoJim]

Thanks Sicklajoie! Congrats back!.....I remember hearing the news that I was going to be a feature and then waiting waiting waiting......Bet the waiting is killing you!

So many trucks here are worthy of magazine coverage.....it is TOTALLY a right place right time thing.

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

That's awesome. Congrats on the magazine article!
I had a photo shoot back in Sept for Classic Trucks and have been patiently waiting for the article to come out.