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Re: SPID Picture thread?
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What is the trim color of your truck? Baltimore didn't generally list the code on the SPID. If it is a blue or olive trim I'd love to see a picture or two.
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Re: SPID Picture thread?
Tim,
Huge thanks for your comments, makes me feel much better about my purchase. You mentioned an opinion regarding the wheels: Quote:
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Re: SPID Picture thread?
The stock, base tires/wheels on a 71 C20 were tubeless 8.75-16.5C(6PR) nylon tires on 16.5x6.0" white steel wheels with painted hub caps. Much like the picture here. However it is very likely that your truck had larger tires at some point as most campers did. Most often it was the rear only that would have larger 10-16.5 or 12-16.5 tires. At the time these were a semi-low profile tire and not like the high aspect ratio of today's "off road" tires. The White 71 Cheyenne Super is a reasonable example.
If you want a steel spoke wheel like the classic Jackman Duplex they work, but present a very dated (cheap?) look to many people. In the typical White with pinstripes they will look the period part. My favorite of this style were the 6 spoke. That said my personal favorite are slots. In fact there is a thread you need to check out too. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372115 If I ever find an affordable 4000lb+ rated, forged billet 16" period style slot I'll be happy. Biggest problem is 16.5 wheels need 16.5 tires. They are expensive and limited availability. But they are out there including 12-16.5 camper tires. If you are driving it 16" or 17" make more sense. There are a number of threads detailing the use of easy to find Ford 16" steel wheels allowing the use of available radials and stock Chevy hubcaps. Forgive me for not providing one of my everpresent links!
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Re: SPID Picture thread?
As Tim mentioned, a lot of us ran 12-16.5s in the rear for camper duty. Here is mine with 8.75-16.5 in the front and 12-6.5 in the rear.
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Your truck looks so much better with the sheetmetal on it! :-)
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I ALMOST posted that one!
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I love your truck, but Tim's right...much better looking with the sheet metal...
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Here's a loaded 1970 CST/20 big block on the Phoenix Craigslist I've been admiring. It even has an early nav system mounted on the dash above the radio. Too bad it's not a 1 ton Longhorn Tim
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Thanks! More recent pic below. The SPID is shown in post 250.
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If you get more info or pictures send them my way.
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Just 1 other pic in the ad. See below. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/5436945958.html Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 02-25-2016 at 12:39 PM. |
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In any case - Tim is right: you can't tow a TH400 in neutral since the pump is not turning. You'll burn it up if you go very far or very fast. Most folks use "towing hubs" on the rear, or remove the shaft and plug the trans. K
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Re: SPID Picture thread?
Here is one you don't see often. A fairly basic Cheyenne Super SWB. Pretty much all the buyer added (special ordered) was an automatic, wheel covers, radio and Deluxe Two-Tone paint on his new 307 V-8 Super. There is a build sheet fully supporting this SPID as well, from Baltimore no less. One should also note it was not built with power steering or brakes much less a rear bumper.
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Just got my new SPID from member Chip Flyer. What a great job and a great guy to deal with. It is going on this old 67 glove box as soon as I can clean off the old label.
Thanks again Jeff!!!!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1457140255 |
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Re: SPID Picture thread?
Canuckvetter, That existing Oshawa SPID is a nice one in itself. Is there a better picture posted somewhere? It would be a nice addition to my collection.
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Thanks for taking the time. As to the other two need you even ask? Of course we would like to see them as well!!! :-)
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This truck I had made a deal, gave him 20% down, rented a trailer, drove 1-1/2 hrs. of a 2 hr. trip to get a phone call that he changed his mind. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1457153995 |
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Re: SPID Picture thread?
Only have the glovebox door, sure wish the rest of the truck came with it.
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Re: SPID Picture thread?
Here's one that I snapped of a truck for sale over the weekend... Looks like it was built up in Canada.
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Here is my finished product on my "obviously" fake SPID. I didn't want to use a typewriter as someone suggested. It's not perfect, but I'm happy with it. It will enhance my build and presentation.
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Here's mine, although I suspect it is a reproduction one.
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Nothing wrong there, original IMHO.
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