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**lolife99** · 11-16-2011, 10:37 PM

So is the 5.5" BS on the rear wheels good?
Or would you change that,... if it was possible?
(as in ordering billet wheels to the exact specs)

**67cheby** · 11-16-2011, 10:45 PM

WOW...looking great !

mcbassin · 11-16-2011, 11:06 PM

Awesome!

Bennett68C10 · 11-16-2011, 11:23 PM

Looks sweet
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BACKYARD88 · 11-16-2011, 11:25 PM

Looks sweet man.
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71Sleeper · 11-17-2011, 12:57 AM

WOW!!! very nice...Thanks for the pics, I'm satisfied now....Time to get a smoke...

72BlckButy · 11-17-2011, 08:28 AM

Lookin' good; can't wait for an outside shot.

gringoloco · 11-17-2011, 11:05 AM

Thanks everyone! Happy with how these turned out

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

So is the 5.5" BS on the rear wheels good?
Or would you change that,... if it was possible?
(as in ordering billet wheels to the exact specs)

I don't think I would change a thing- at this ride height. Could prolly use a little more BS to air-out without dirtying the sidewall, but would then have issues rubbing on the inside of the tubs. So, the solution becomes widen tubs, or mini-tub like the 'Lucy mod' for clearance when tucked. I would personally do the 'Lucy', as they would look too 'sucked in' w/ more BS, unless running a narrowed front track width, ala Dropmember. 5.5 is a good compromise for clearance on both sides and looks good too. Could prolly do a bit more up front, like 5.5, but then you start losing the 'fat lip' and start looking too much like a late model wheel

All that to say- I wouldn't change it

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Lookin' good; can't wait for an outside shot.

Hopefully later today- I drove 'er to work this morn. Feels like a different truck- thanks for the tire advice

denny5625 · 11-17-2011, 11:24 AM

Man, those look awesome! Great job.

**lolife99** · 11-17-2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I don't think I would change a thing- at this ride height. Could prolly use a little more BS to air-out without dirtying the sidewall, but would then have issues rubbing on the inside of the tubs. So, the solution becomes widen tubs, or mini-tub like the 'Lucy mod' for clearance when tucked. I would personally do the 'Lucy', as they would look too 'sucked in' w/ more BS, unless running a narrowed front track width, ala Dropmember. 5.5 is a good compromise for clearance on both sides and looks good too. Could prolly do a bit more up front, like 5.5, but then you start losing the 'fat lip' and start looking too much like a late model wheel

All that to say- I wouldn't change it

Thank you for the detailed reply.
This is the kind of "wheel offset" info that helps everyone looking to buy wheels.
You also took a cool wheel and made it so much better!
Love your truck.

BB72CHEVKT · 11-17-2011, 02:25 PM

It should be a nice sunny day in Shreveport today for some outside pics. Just sayin.

**67cheby** · 11-17-2011, 02:40 PM

ya...what he said

big_al_71 · 11-17-2011, 03:25 PM

Looks awesome!!!!!

thor · 11-17-2011, 04:03 PM

Sa-weet! Time for cruising pics?

RatRod68 · 11-17-2011, 04:54 PM

Oh. My. Goodness. If i wasn't keeping the smoothies on mine, these would definitely be the wheel of choice.

gringoloco · 11-17-2011, 07:20 PM

Too bad I missed the sun, but caught the sunset for a min...

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**67cheby** · 11-17-2011, 07:41 PM

Awesome

Bennett68C10 · 11-17-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Awesome

I agree, simply awesome
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Rochlow · 11-17-2011, 08:47 PM

Looks great!! No worries on me doing these wheels. With a 10" wheel and 5.5 backspacing it doesn't look like it will fit on a bagged blazer.

gringoloco · 11-17-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

Looks great!! No worries on me doing these wheels. With a 10" wheel and 5.5 backspacing it doesn't look like it will fit on a bagged blazer.

Between trucks and blazers, axles are the same width, tubs are the same, bedsides are the same- you should be ok. I had 20x10 coys w/ 5.5 BS on my '72 blazer- bagged and c-notched, they fit well. Check out how to ruin a blazer for pics...
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Rochlow · 11-17-2011, 09:33 PM

Actually have that tread saved and refer to it alot. My issue was my blazer is converted 4wd (leafspring rear). I know that I'm going to have to raise the rear tubs and trim the sheetmetal were it mounts inner fender and bedside meet together.

I did some measuring the upper most bolt on the outside closest to the bed with a plumb bob. I measured 4.5". between that point and outside of the bed was maybe another 1.5" So it's possible, but looks to be really tight.

I keep refer to you and lolife99 on wheel measurement.. I will have to take some pictures of my measurements and post them up.

Alvin · 11-17-2011, 07:43 PM

That'll do pig, that'll do.

VA72C10 · 11-17-2011, 11:37 PM

Looks great! Looks like the wheels tuck in more than the other picture showed. Very nice!!!

71Sleeper · 11-18-2011, 01:35 AM

I probably sit and stare at your truck more than any other on these build threads....I can so see my truck looking like yours....I have all my suspension connecting points just need the drop spindles and springs now....I have been debating to put new paint on or run it as is with the faded look, but that debate is over looking at yours I just love the look...I hope you don't mind but you have some many things done to you truck, that I have put on my to do list on mine.

mcbassin · 11-18-2011, 01:35 AM

Thanks for the new pics! It looks great!
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11-16-2011, 10:37 PM	#1
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11-17-2011, 02:25 PM	#11
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 It should be a nice sunny day in Shreveport today for some outside pics. Just sayin. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

11-17-2011, 02:40 PM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ya...what he said __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-17-2011, 03:25 PM	#13
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11-17-2011, 04:03 PM	#14
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11-17-2011, 08:47 PM	#19
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks great!! No worries on me doing these wheels. With a 10" wheel and 5.5 backspacing it doesn't look like it will fit on a bagged blazer.

11-17-2011, 09:33 PM	#21
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Actually have that tread saved and refer to it alot. My issue was my blazer is converted 4wd (leafspring rear). I know that I'm going to have to raise the rear tubs and trim the sheetmetal were it mounts inner fender and bedside meet together. I did some measuring the upper most bolt on the outside closest to the bed with a plumb bob. I measured 4.5". between that point and outside of the bed was maybe another 1.5" So it's possible, but looks to be really tight. I keep refer to you and lolife99 on wheel measurement.. I will have to take some pictures of my measurements and post them up.

11-17-2011, 07:43 PM	#22
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11-17-2011, 11:37 PM	#23
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11-18-2011, 01:35 AM	#24
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I probably sit and stare at your truck more than any other on these build threads....I can so see my truck looking like yours....I have all my suspension connecting points just need the drop spindles and springs now....I have been debating to put new paint on or run it as is with the faded look, but that debate is over looking at yours I just love the look...I hope you don't mind but you have some many things done to you truck, that I have put on my to do list on mine. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

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