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**nlped** · 03-11-2018, 02:43 PM

If it’s a 3.73, you’d probably be okay with the 30” tire, but it may hunt OD (shift back & forth between 3rd & OD) at lower speeds (40-60 mph). My ‘87 did that terribly on all these backroads up here, so I went to a 28” tire and all was “cured”.

You know you can just jack the rear of the truck up, put it in neutral, mark a spot on the pinion & a spot on one of the rear tires and just spin the tire and count the revolutions of the tire vs the pinion and you’ve got the gear ratio. 2-3/4=2.73, 3’ish=3.08, 3-1/4=3.27, 3-1/2=3.42, 3-3/4=3.73. You get the picture.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-13-2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

We received our Billet Specialties Speedway wheels. I think we'll need prettier brakes...

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Ah, these are the wheels I've been eying for my truck but have yet to see a set installed, so looking forward to seeing them on the truck and how the offsets look.

I'd go with the 28" tall tire.

C10_ustacould · 03-14-2018, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

If it’s a 3.73, you’d probably be okay with the 30” tire, but it may hunt OD (shift back & forth between 3rd & OD) at lower speeds (40-60 mph). My ‘87 did that terribly on all these backroads up here, so I went to a 28” tire and all was “cured”.

You know you can just jack the rear of the truck up, put it in neutral, mark a spot on the pinion & a spot on one of the rear tires and just spin the tire and count the revolutions of the tire vs the pinion and you’ve got the gear ratio. 2-3/4=2.73, 3’ish=3.08, 3-1/4=3.27, 3-1/2=3.42, 3-3/4=3.73. You get the picture.

I tried that and it came out to 1-3/4... I don't think that's right.

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Ah, these are the wheels I've been eying for my truck but have yet to see a set installed, so looking forward to seeing them on the truck and how the offsets look.

I'd go with the 28" tall tire.

So you guys are thinking 28" all the way around is the ticket? That would make things easy for sure. We just bought a tach dash, I'd like to drive the truck with it installed to see what we are actually taching at 55, 65, and 70. If we're going to take this thing on the highway it needs to be able to keep up!

C10_ustacould · 03-14-2018, 10:59 PM

Tach dash we just received from TBONE1964 (thanks brutha!) looking forward to having the tach as well as the volt gauge conversion.

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C10_ustacould · 04-08-2018, 03:59 PM

A few updates for the Old Girl...

Picked up a brake upgrade from Boris at Street Machinery, D52 Calipers up front and a D154 rear kit with e-brake.

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The Billet Specialties Speedways all mounted up, also from Boris.

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Here's a pic of the Speedways on the truck.

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And the UNDRHLD (Underhauled) vanity plate finally showed up. Just a nod to all those who did their best to help it come together.

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darkhorse970 · 04-08-2018, 07:21 PM

Very nice!

**CC69Rat** · 04-09-2018, 09:41 AM

Man, what a difference. Nice job my brotha.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-09-2018, 09:55 AM

The wheel package came out nice!

Specs on which wheel size and tire sizes you used?

C10_ustacould · 04-09-2018, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Very nice!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Man, what a difference. Nice job my brotha.

Thanks! Boris at Street Machinery amd the guys at Billet Specialties get the credit.

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

The wheel package came out nice!

Specs on which wheel size and tire sizes you used?

Thanks, the wheels are 20x8.5 with 4.75 back space and the tires are 255/40-20 all the way around.
**this truck has the longer '71/'72 rear end**

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-09-2018, 12:16 PM

Looks great and love the license plate

67ChevyRedneck · 04-09-2018, 12:39 PM

Nice! Part of my 5 lug upgrade includes a complete 1972 coil spring axle.

C10_ustacould · 04-09-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks great and love the license plate

Thanks, we thought it would be a nice touch.

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Nice! Part of my 5 lug upgrade includes a complete 1972 coil spring axle.

Nice, I kind of wish we used a taller tire in the rear, like a 255/50-20 but they're mounted now so it is waht it is.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-09-2018, 03:15 PM

Man, it looks great! I love that plate too!

**Hart_Rod** · 04-10-2018, 08:11 AM

Looks great Ernie! Hurry up and get it back together, we have the Batttle in Bama care show coming up soon....https://www.facebook.com/events/1714755652121309/

C10_ustacould · 04-10-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks great Ernie! Hurry up and get it back together, we have the Batttle in Bama care show coming up soon....https://www.facebook.com/events/1714755652121309/

I'm doing my best... I'd like to hit the Deadend Garage crawfish boil on the 21st of April!

**Advanced Design** · 04-10-2018, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

I'm doing my best... I'd like to hit the Deadend Garage crawfish boil on the 21st of April!

Trucks looks very nice! Was Boris good to work with?

Found this guy hanging out in my shop a couple weeks ago.

NONHOG · 04-10-2018, 07:12 PM

Wow! Some time ago I stopped searching "Underhaulin" hoping for an update and I just stumbled across this thread and what a heart warmer. I am so glad to see it moving and looking so good.
I even like the new wheels(didn't think I would LOL)

**Hart_Rod** · 04-11-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

I'm doing my best... I'd like to hit the Deadend Garage crawfish boil on the 21st of April!

How far is that from us?

C10_ustacould · 04-11-2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

How far is that from us?

I think they're in Biloxi, or at least near there.

C10_ustacould · 04-11-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Trucks looks very nice! Was Boris good to work with?

Found this guy hanging out in my shop a couple weeks ago.

Boris is great to work with, and he knows what these trucks need parts wise. Has the part numbers in his head I believe. And he has the best deal on Wilwood and Billet Specialties for sure.

C10_ustacould · 04-11-2018, 01:28 PM

If anyone is wondering I'm under that wreck right now doing the brake upgrade...

What else would you do on a Wednesday?

**Hart_Rod** · 04-11-2018, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

I think they're in Biloxi, or at least near there.

Closer than I was thinking. Might be a possibility...

C10_ustacould · 04-20-2018, 04:03 PM

Well, I (we) won't be making the Dead-end Garage crawfish boil. I'm bummed to say the least. We ran into some metal shavings in the rear end housing creating concern for the bearings and such. To err on the side of caution I ordered new axles, bearing, gear, and an Eaton Truetrac posi. Now we're waiting to find someone who'll work on it. Once we get the rear end rebuilt we'll be able to button up the brake install and get the truck back on the road.

Front brakes assembled and ready for bleeding.
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Collage of the axle wear.
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In this pick it shows one of the offset bearings used to correct the issue with the axles. I don't think it was installed completely in the housing.
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Some of the metal found in the housing and axle tubes.
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New parts ready to be put in the game.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 04-20-2018, 07:01 PM

Man, that's a bad deal on the rear end. At least you found it now though.

builtbyKane · 04-21-2018, 08:36 PM

That's a lot of metal you found and even a whole quarter, haha. Keep truckin along its looking awesome.

03-11-2018, 02:43 PM	#76
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) If it’s a 3.73, you’d probably be okay with the 30” tire, but it may hunt OD (shift back & forth between 3rd & OD) at lower speeds (40-60 mph). My ‘87 did that terribly on all these backroads up here, so I went to a 28” tire and all was “cured”. You know you can just jack the rear of the truck up, put it in neutral, mark a spot on the pinion & a spot on one of the rear tires and just spin the tire and count the revolutions of the tire vs the pinion and you’ve got the gear ratio. 2-3/4=2.73, 3’ish=3.08, 3-1/4=3.27, 3-1/2=3.42, 3-3/4=3.73. You get the picture. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-14-2018, 10:59 PM	#79
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Tach dash we just received from TBONE1964 (thanks brutha!) looking forward to having the tach as well as the volt gauge conversion. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

04-08-2018, 03:59 PM	#80
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) A few updates for the Old Girl... Picked up a brake upgrade from Boris at Street Machinery, D52 Calipers up front and a D154 rear kit with e-brake. The Billet Specialties Speedways all mounted up, also from Boris. Here's a pic of the Speedways on the truck. And the UNDRHLD (Underhauled) vanity plate finally showed up. Just a nod to all those who did their best to help it come together. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

04-08-2018, 07:21 PM	#81
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Very nice! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

04-09-2018, 09:41 AM	#82
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Man, what a difference. Nice job my brotha. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-09-2018, 09:55 AM	#83
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) The wheel package came out nice! Specs on which wheel size and tire sizes you used? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-09-2018, 12:16 PM	#85
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Looks great and love the license plate __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-09-2018, 12:39 PM	#86
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Nice! Part of my 5 lug upgrade includes a complete 1972 coil spring axle. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-09-2018, 03:15 PM	#88
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Man, it looks great! I love that plate too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-10-2018, 08:11 AM	#89
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Looks great Ernie! Hurry up and get it back together, we have the Batttle in Bama care show coming up soon....https://www.facebook.com/events/1714755652121309/ __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-10-2018, 07:12 PM	#92
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Wow! Some time ago I stopped searching "Underhaulin" hoping for an update and I just stumbled across this thread and what a heart warmer. I am so glad to see it moving and looking so good. I even like the new wheels(didn't think I would LOL) __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

04-11-2018, 01:28 PM	#96
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) If anyone is wondering I'm under that wreck right now doing the brake upgrade... What else would you do on a Wednesday? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

04-20-2018, 04:03 PM	#98
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Well, I (we) won't be making the Dead-end Garage crawfish boil. I'm bummed to say the least. We ran into some metal shavings in the rear end housing creating concern for the bearings and such. To err on the side of caution I ordered new axles, bearing, gear, and an Eaton Truetrac posi. Now we're waiting to find someone who'll work on it. Once we get the rear end rebuilt we'll be able to button up the brake install and get the truck back on the road. Front brakes assembled and ready for bleeding. Collage of the axle wear. In this pick it shows one of the offset bearings used to correct the issue with the axles. I don't think it was installed completely in the housing. Some of the metal found in the housing and axle tubes. New parts ready to be put in the game. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

04-20-2018, 07:01 PM	#99
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Man, that's a bad deal on the rear end. At least you found it now though. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-21-2018, 08:36 PM	#100
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) That's a lot of metal you found and even a whole quarter, haha. Keep truckin along its looking awesome. __________________ Project Double Tap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555901 69 Olive Verde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734720



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