Cubber's Build Thread

[cubber]

Talked to Maple Motors today, and he quoted me a set of Boss 338 20's with tires for $1100 out the door, and he said he would be interested in buying my wheels/tires..
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[Rusbuilt]

Hey hey!!! Me likey!

[JRANGER]

sweeeeet

[cubber]

So, I've been thinking about wheels A LOT. I really like my 15's. They are on the truck, they have brand new tires on them, and it would be counterproductive (imo) to put a big HEAVY wheel on my truck. My medicine in my shot I take keeps me up sometimes. I had a brain storm (or fart). I got on ebay, spent a little time and a little money, an I tink I can make those wheels be just what I want them o be. I realized what I didn't like was the center cap. Here's some hints, but I'm not sure what is going to happen, but It will be more than just a cap change.

[Rusbuilt]

ooh I like those!

[shawno72]

that looks good,

[JRANGER]

Very nice..I like the way you think
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[cubber]

Did some cleaning in the shop today! Needs lots more, but progress is always good!

[shawno72]

Never hurts to be tidy

[Rusbuilt]

Looks good Matt!!

[NewType72]

always love a clean garage think ill be doing some of that this next weekend or tmrw if I have time.

[5150]

looks good, Matt.

I guess I should do that before Saturday, ya think?

[thelonerife]

you've got room for another truck now lol.

[cubber]

thanks, y'all!
Chuck, I like the way you think!

[jb1016]

Matt, I've got four of those caps out in the garage if you want 'em. Three of them have been painted in the past, but if you were going to paint them to match your soft8's it wouldn't matter.

[JRANGER]

nice

[cubber]

Originally Posted by jb1016

Matt, I've got four of those caps out in the garage if you want 'em. Three of them have been painted in the past, but if you were going to paint them to match your soft8's it wouldn't matter.

Aww, man! I've got 4 coming from ebay! Thanks very much, though. Maybe someone will like what i do and want to try it, or, I might lose one in the future, lol. Thanks, man!

[cubber]

After I got my truck running right, and got the pinion angle right, I was still having some vibrations, but they where a little unpredictable. They were most consistent in the 55-60 mph range, which to me usually means a tire balance issue. I knew that one of the weights had been knocked off by the LCA, so that was part of it. I pulled the wheels off, and realized that on the passenger side, the weight was being not only worn down, but actually pushed around the rim! i have spoken to a tire shop, and they are going to balance my tires with the weights that stick inside the rim, which will have plenty of room to clear the calipers, and also give a cleaner look.

[JRANGER]

Hope that fixes it all!!! I gotta see that beast ROAR!!

[cubber]

Also, here are some pics of some interior pieces I will be recoloring. I got the panels and armrests from Todd when we took our big road trip, and the escucheons I got from my friend Chuck!

[Rusbuilt]

Good deal bro! Hopefully that will take care of the vibrations!

[cubber]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Hope that fixes it all!!! I gotta see that beast ROAR!!

Is Saturday good for you?

[JRANGER]

LOL! Ill be kicking butt...

[cubber]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Good deal bro! Hopefully that will take care of the vibrations!

I think it will. The more I get used to the bags, the more it felt like a plain ol tire vibration. the weights on the backs of those rims weren't small, so I'd say it was causing a stir (or a shake, like "shaken, not stirred" lol). I put that bent rim I have on to check clearance, and there is plenty! I was surprised how much those old style wheel wights stick out!

[cubber]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

LOL! Ill be kicking butt...

DOH! I forgot, but just for a second, lol.