67 cheby's Dropmember build thread (CLOUD 9)

[superflysteiny]

Thanks ajgriffin thats what I was talking about. It will save you some head aches in the end

[67cheby]

i bought these "GM Accessory" wheels today , what do you guys think?? the second pic is my current wheels on the left

[lolife99]

One of my favorite factory GM 20" wheels.

[67cheby]

so is that a yes you would use those instead of the ones i have ??

[ksbrktracer]

Make sure they will fit over the center hub on the rear diff , I have a pair of 17" American Torque Thrust S/T's and they wont fit over the center on the rear diff of my 68 rear axle , bolt pattern is correct, just the center hole is to small..... Anyone got any Ideas ?

[67cheby]

im working on mine tonight so i will check it out !! have you decided to sell me that intake yet ??

[ksbrktracer]

I have to find it first ........You should see my garage ..... Cant sell what I cant put my hands on, But I do have one, I'll let you know as quickly as I can. Let me know what you find on your wheels.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

so is that a yes you would use those instead of the ones i have ??

If you can make them work,... I would.
Aren't you going to have to run a spacer on the rear?
Seems like they are 20x8's (maybe 8.5's) with a 5" backspace.

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Make sure they will fit over the center hub on the rear diff , I have a pair of 17" American Torque Thrust S/T's and they wont fit over the center on the rear diff of my 68 rear axle , bolt pattern is correct, just the center hole is to small..... Anyone got any Ideas ?

I agree^^^. They may not fit the old style front and rear hubs.

[67cheby]

i switched my 67 rear axle for a 69 up rear axle.... the wheels i have now are 20x9's and they set perfect without running a spacer , that is why i switched rearends, i didnt want to run a spacer but i also didnt want the wheels to set real far in !!! i think they will set perfect , i have cpp rear disc set up, i dont think i should have a fitment problem but i will see tonight

[ksbrktracer]

What are the wheels you have now ..... What kind ?

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Make sure they will fit over the center hub on the rear diff , I have a pair of 17" American Torque Thrust S/T's and they wont fit over the center on the rear diff of my 68 rear axle , bolt pattern is correct, just the center hole is to small..... Anyone got any Ideas ?

Most machine shops can easily machine either the hub flange on your axles so it is small enough to fit into your wheels or cut a relief into the hub recess in your wheels to match the hub flange.

I would have them make your wheels hubcentric to match the hub flange on your axles if there is enough depth in the wheel mounting face to still mount your center cap. Takes some load off the lug nuts and makes the wheels stronger.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

What are the wheels you have now ..... What kind ?

the brand on the cap says Sport Dynamics... ??? , the stamping on the rim is the same stamping i see on alot of OEM wheels it looks like JWJ or something like that

[ajgriffin]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i bought these "GM Accessory" wheels today , what do you guys think?? the second pic is my current wheels on the left

Originally Posted by 67cheby

so is that a yes you would use those instead of the ones i have ??

I can't see much of a different between the two wheels other than the finish. Just go with what YOU like though -- it'll be in your garage so get what YOU think looks killer. Ever think about black chrome for the wheels against that Mercedes silver paint?

[tubbedII]

Originally Posted by ajgriffin

I can't see much of a different between the two wheels other than the finish. Just go with what YOU like though -- it'll be in your garage so get what YOU think looks killer. Ever think about black chrome for the wheels against that Mercedes silver paint?

I too feel that there's not a big diff in the wheels. Price plays a huge factor in my project, so in my mind, I'd base it on the cost

Black chrome on a silver paint sounds pretty cool too! I've only seen the black chrome spray paint...is there really a way to plate in black chrome?

[67cheby]

well looks like my old wheels stay , to many modifications to make the new wheels work, the back would have to be bored out to fit or spacers used, the fronts with the dust covers off the center cap still wont fit, i guess you could use a spacer on the front and then glue on the center cap ......so i am just going to stick with my old wheels

[Richard H.]

Just read through this whole thread , nice job. The bear claw pics you saw were done that way because I didn't want the actuators in the doors and I could completely shave the door and pillar.
Nearest I can figure your thread is gonna cost me about a grand due to KP components

[67cheby]

LOL !!! my truck would have been done a year and a half ago if i hadnt found this board !!! and trying to keep up with all of the "jones's" on here !!

[LEEVON]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

LOL !!! my truck would have been done a year and a half ago if i hadnt found this board !!! and trying to keep up with all of the "jones's" on here !!

If only you could find that jerk that stopped by and told you about some truck website...and send him the bill

Hey I just noticed your about 10 posts ahead of that jerk, he caused you to waste a bunch of time also!

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by LEEVON

If only you could find that jerk that stopped by and told you about some truck website...and send him the bill

Hey I just noticed your about 10 posts ahead of that jerk, he caused you to waste a bunch of time also!

YOU R##!@#%!@@!^ i forgot about that.......boy do you owe me alot of money and alot of LOST TIME>>>>> THANKS ALOT LEEVON!!

[superflysteiny]

More pics please

[67cheby]

my paint and body guy is at SEMA all week this week !!! no progress until next week !!!

[kvn1011]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

LOL !!! my truck would have been done a year and a half ago if i hadnt found this board !!! and trying to keep up with all of the "jones's" on here !!

I'm the same way, I got bit by that "Jones bug" too. Haven't touched the truck yet but have a bunch of parts waiting.. thanks to Porterbuilt ,kplinks, the Lsx thread, captnfab,etc ....smh hopefully there isn't Anything else that pops up that I just have to have!! But your build supers build and all the other awesome ones that I have studied are at fault!! I blame you guys for this awesome addiction!!
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[67cheby]

We need a support group......" Newest Upgrades , since you were at it Aynonomous "

[jmedero]

Keep the faith guys we will be done one day..... Maybe. Lol
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[67cheby]

my updates for this week ... dissassembled my buddy buckets, sanded them , spray bombed them and got my new PUI seat cushions in ($284 for the pair) they are sweet!! ( i threw in the middle pics for a before shot)