"Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion - Page 20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2019, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wikid61

Those wheels have a Venture Drag Mag mag of the '60s look.

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Looking great. I like those wheels! Mike

Thanks. They pay tribute to the American Racing Vector as well as many others from that era but they are available in contemporary sizes.

**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2019, 01:27 AM

Today was crazy at work so I had to enlist Chris to helo pick Jake up from Homegrown Hotrods. He and Aaron loaded the truck and met me at my shop

**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2019, 01:44 AM

Ok so heres a better look at the wheels for Jake. They are one of the latest styles from American Racing VF series designated the VF527 They are available in diameters from 17" up to 28"

**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2019, 01:49 AM

Of course I had to unbox one and take it. I wanted to show it to my wife so I put it on display where she could get a good look.

She likes the wheel but didn't really appreciate where I set it for the pic.

Greenlee · 02-20-2019, 09:23 AM

Looks good! So are you taking it to LST in flat black, but doing another paint job later on down the road?

**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenlee

Looks good! So are you taking it to LST in flat black, but doing another paint job later on down the road?

It will be at LST in Tamco K2 sealer. Its a semi gloss finish similar to E coat. Once this show is over we will start prepping each panel for proper fitment. When the fitment is refined everything will be spray with a high build epoxy primer, then blocked till flat. Then it will be sealed again, and the top coat process will begin.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2019, 01:28 AM

Last night Chris worked on unpacking and assembling the TMI seats. I decided I wanted a retro look with a more contemporary color. I feel this will give a soothing effect that wont go out of style.
We are using a full width base to mount the front buckets on. That gives me a stable base to position the cup holder console a bit higher than factory. It can actually be used as an armrest as well as storage.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2019, 01:36 AM

This morning Chris delivered the new wheels to Discount Tire then went to work. This evening he got to the shop early so he wrapped up the seat install and moved on to the taillights. The set that I ordered didnt come with the bulb housing like it was supposed to. He refurbished an old set and installed the new lenses on them

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2019, 01:38 AM

Chris finished the taillights and moved back inside the cab. He spent the evening assembling the freshly painted dash. It's a tedious job and fortunately he has the patience to tackle the task.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2019, 01:48 AM

While he worked on the dash I focused on the front clip. The new bumper brackets from Brothers Truck Parts made a huge difference. The bumper actually looked like it belongs on the truck now.

I adjusted the bumper then installed the new grill molding. I left it loose then put the headlight buckets in place. I fine tuned the alignment as best as possible and tightened it down. The final piece was the new park light assemblies from Brothers.

Yeah I know it looks sorta like another truck I once had.

Joseog83 · 02-21-2019, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

While he worked on the dash I focused on the front clip. The new bumper brackets from Brothers Truck Parts made a huge difference. The bumper actually looked like it belongs on the truck now.

I adjusted the bumper then installed the new grill molding. I left it loose then put the headlight buckets in place. I fine tuned the alignment as best as possible and tightened it down. The final piece was the new park light assemblies from Brothers.

Yeah I know it looks sorta like another truck I once had.

Jake Looks Awesome!!!

aggie91 · 02-21-2019, 09:47 AM

Looking good!

**nlped** · 02-21-2019, 10:07 AM

Looks GREAT Man!!!

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2019, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Joseog83

Jake Looks Awesome!!!

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Looking good!

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Originally Posted by nlped

Looks GREAT Man!!!

Thanks guys. Its far from finsihed, but its come a long way in three months.

**rustytruck50** · 02-21-2019, 01:50 PM

I'm liking it a whole awful lot!!
This is the second build that I've been lucky enough to tag along from the beginning...first being Scarlett. I'm excited for you & it's not even my own truck!

**N2TRUX** · 02-22-2019, 03:07 AM

Chris picked up the wheels from Discount Tire today. He drop them in the shop and I got a quick pic before heading out to work.

Greenlee · 02-22-2019, 07:34 AM

I like this seats!

Are you using the TMI bench seat for the rear?

**Palf70Step** · 02-22-2019, 08:02 AM

Seats and wheels look very NICE!

**N2TRUX** · 02-24-2019, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenlee

I like this seats!

Are you using the TMI bench seat for the rear?

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Seats and wheels look very NICE!

I'm going to run the TMI products buckets in front using a direct fit bench bracket. This will allow me to run the GM cupholder console at a slightly raised height.
Unfortunately TMI sent me the bucket seat brackets we we used the one from the rear bench for now.

aggie91 · 02-22-2019, 12:55 PM

Need an updated picture with Jake at LST...

Greenlee · 02-24-2019, 12:01 PM

Saw some pics on your Instagram. Looks pretty sweet!

SCOTI · 02-24-2019, 09:20 PM

Ken, What did you decide on for tire sizes? What were the final wheel widths?

**N2TRUX** · 02-24-2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Ken, What did you decide on for tire sizes? What were the final wheel widths?

Scot I played conservative due to lack of time. We used the same set up that I ran on Scarlett and Elwood. They are 265/35/22 on 8.5" up front and 285/35/22 on 10.5 in back. Tires are Nitto 420s. I'm considering the 305/40 in back. I want the width, just not sure how the staggered sidewall will look.

SCOTI · 02-25-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Scot I played conservative due to lack of time. We used the same set up that I ran on Scarlett and Elwood. They are 265/35/22 on 8.5" up front and 285/45/22 on 10.5 in back. Tires are Nitto 420s. I'm considering the 305/40 in back. I want the width, just not sure how the staggered sidewall will look.

265/35's are 3.65" for sidewall height.
The 285/45's yield 5.04" sidewall height.

From what I remember, Nitto offered the 305/40 so it comes in @ 4.80" sidewall which better matches the fronts. The 265 section width on a 8.5" wheel also better matches a 305mm section width on a 10.5:
265/8.5 = 31.1764
31.1764 x 10.5 = 327.35

**lolife99** · 02-25-2019, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Scot I played conservative due to lack of time. We used the same set up that I ran on Scarlett and Elwood. They are 265/35/22 on 8.5" up front and 285/45/22 on 10.5 in back. Tires are Nitto 420s. I'm considering the 305/40 in back. I want the width, just not sure how the staggered sidewall will look.

I would have guessed those tires were 265/40 and 285/40
I'm really off my tire game. A 305 would look nice.

02-20-2019, 01:27 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Today was crazy at work so I had to enlist Chris to helo pick Jake up from Homegrown Hotrods. He and Aaron loaded the truck and met me at my shop Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-20-2019, 01:44 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Ok so heres a better look at the wheels for Jake. They are one of the latest styles from American Racing VF series designated the VF527 They are available in diameters from 17" up to 28" Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-20-2019 at 09:03 AM.

02-20-2019, 01:49 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Of course I had to unbox one and take it. I wanted to show it to my wife so I put it on display where she could get a good look. She likes the wheel but didn't really appreciate where I set it for the pic. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-20-2019 at 09:01 AM.

02-20-2019, 09:23 AM	#5
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Looks good! So are you taking it to LST in flat black, but doing another paint job later on down the road?

02-21-2019, 01:28 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Last night Chris worked on unpacking and assembling the TMI seats. I decided I wanted a retro look with a more contemporary color. I feel this will give a soothing effect that wont go out of style. We are using a full width base to mount the front buckets on. That gives me a stable base to position the cup holder console a bit higher than factory. It can actually be used as an armrest as well as storage. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-21-2019 at 11:05 AM.

02-21-2019, 01:36 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion This morning Chris delivered the new wheels to Discount Tire then went to work. This evening he got to the shop early so he wrapped up the seat install and moved on to the taillights. The set that I ordered didnt come with the bulb housing like it was supposed to. He refurbished an old set and installed the new lenses on them Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-21-2019, 01:38 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Chris finished the taillights and moved back inside the cab. He spent the evening assembling the freshly painted dash. It's a tedious job and fortunately he has the patience to tackle the task. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-21-2019, 01:48 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion While he worked on the dash I focused on the front clip. The new bumper brackets from Brothers Truck Parts made a huge difference. The bumper actually looked like it belongs on the truck now. I adjusted the bumper then installed the new grill molding. I left it loose then put the headlight buckets in place. I fine tuned the alignment as best as possible and tightened it down. The final piece was the new park light assemblies from Brothers. Yeah I know it looks sorta like another truck I once had. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-21-2019, 09:47 AM	#12
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Looking good! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-21-2019, 10:07 AM	#13
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Looks GREAT Man!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-21-2019, 01:50 PM	#15
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion I'm liking it a whole awful lot!! This is the second build that I've been lucky enough to tag along from the beginning...first being Scarlett. I'm excited for you & it's not even my own truck! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

02-22-2019, 03:07 AM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Chris picked up the wheels from Discount Tire today. He drop them in the shop and I got a quick pic before heading out to work. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-25-2019 at 01:26 PM.

02-22-2019, 07:34 AM	#17
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion I like this seats! Are you using the TMI bench seat for the rear?

02-22-2019, 08:02 AM	#18
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02-22-2019, 12:55 PM	#20
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Need an updated picture with Jake at LST... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square



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02-24-2019, 12:01 PM	#21
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: "Crewcab Jake" the 84 to 74 conversion Saw some pics on your Instagram. Looks pretty sweet!

02-24-2019, 09:20 PM	#22
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