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**Stocker** · 06-14-2016, 12:40 AM

Go easy on me guys, these are my first ever pics here. My new junkyard 16x7 Ford steelies, freshly powdercoated. And a shot of my old gal with new shoes, 255/85 Cooper S/Ts. Back to old-school!

CG · 06-14-2016, 12:49 AM

13 years and the first pics you've posted? You got some catchin' up to do haha!

**Stocker** · 06-14-2016, 12:52 AM

Tried to edit out the above pic and substitute this one, which I prefer. Don't think that's gonna work so I'll just add this here.

**Stocker** · 06-14-2016, 12:53 AM

Yeah, Mark, I know! I have a lot of trouble figuring out how to make computers do what I want them to....

**special-K** · 06-14-2016, 07:17 AM

Looks much better than before. Oh wait, I never saw it before

Ok, looks great!

AnotherWs6 · 06-14-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Tried to edit out the above pic and substitute this one, which I prefer. Don't think that's gonna work so I'll just add this here.

That's got a very nice stance. Do you have any side profile pics?

**Stocker** · 06-14-2016, 10:55 AM

Thanks, guys. Before pic for Tim... AnotherWs6, no side pics (yet).

CG · 06-14-2016, 01:32 PM

Check back in 13 years, Im sure he will have something figured out by then haha!

outfield · 06-15-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Tried to edit out the above pic and substitute this one, which I prefer. Don't think that's gonna work so I'll just add this here.

Looks good! I just picked up a set of these tires in the same size, and have these same wheels being powder coated this week. Thanks to this forum for recommending the wheels. These are replacing the stock 16.5 wheels and tires.

outfield · 06-15-2016, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Go easy on me guys, these are my first ever pics here. My new junkyard 16x7 Ford steelies, freshly powdercoated. And a shot of my old gal with new shoes, 255/85 Cooper S/Ts. Back to old-school!

The truck looks great!
I just got a set of these tires, and found these same wheels, after this forum recommended them. As soon as the wheels are powder coated will mount them up.

I want your locking hubs! Are they a Model M-5? I've worked for WARN for 21years and love the original style all aluminum hubs with real brass dials!! I'll need to watch out for these at some wrecking yards to put on my K20.

**Stocker** · 06-15-2016, 03:04 PM

Thanks! Post up some pics when you get the new tires & wheels mounted.

I don't know the model number -- they are Lock-O-Matics, which I think have been out of production for a very long time. I like 'em a lot!

outfield · 06-15-2016, 03:08 PM

Lock-O-Matics, that's even better! They should be M31's then according to my old chart. There should be a number stamped in the dial recess where you put your fingers.

**Stocker** · 06-15-2016, 04:56 PM

Yup, M31E. I've owned this truck for 39 years and had the hubs apart more than a couple times to clean & grease them, and I've seen that raised area with the numbers, but have never paid any attention.
Wouldn't have known what it meant anyway!

outfield · 06-15-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Yup, M31E. I've owned this truck for 39 years and had the hubs apart more than a couple times to clean & grease them, and I've seen that raised area with the numbers, but have never paid any attention.
Wouldn't have known what it meant anyway!

M31E is the model number. From what I can tell, they are the 31 set of hubs we developed, starting with an M-1 hub for the early 10 spline Jeeps.

joeydurango · 06-18-2016, 11:58 PM

I like those Cooper tires, Mike, hadn't seen those before. If they're still being made in five years or so when I finally wear down this set, I'll have to look at those! They remind me a little of the now-discontinued BFG A/T, a more old-school look compared to the new ones.

Finally got my steelies powdercoated and installed, along with my caps. I used stainless 73-up caps and painted the bowtie blue. Changed the whole look of the truck, I like it a lot better! Before and after:

**Stocker** · 06-19-2016, 12:56 AM

That's looking great!! I especially like the outdoor pics with trees & mountains, perfect settings for a classic 4WD truck.

prodjay10 · 06-20-2016, 12:23 PM

Here's my 71. Just got it running a month ago.

SKT · 06-20-2016, 09:11 PM

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Here's my 71. Just got it running a month ago.

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Neat truck - what's the plans for it?

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prodjay10 · 06-21-2016, 02:50 AM

Thanks.

First fix my high beams, then fix the AC. After that, drive it when I can.

outfield · 06-21-2016, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Thanks! Post up some pics when you get the new tires & wheels mounted.

I don't know the model number -- they are Lock-O-Matics, which I think have been out of production for a very long time. I like 'em a lot!

I just went from the 16.5 black steelies, to 16 inch white steelies with 255-85 Cooper ST Tires. What a difference the white wheels make with taller tires! Now it's time for a 2 inch lift.

**Stocker** · 06-21-2016, 12:49 PM

^^ What a difference, that combo looks just right for our vintage K20s. Nice!!

outfield · 06-21-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

^^ What a difference, that combo looks just right for our vintage K20s. Nice!!

Agreed!!

**craneboy72** · 06-21-2016, 07:24 PM

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15x8 with new powder coat

**cericd** · 06-21-2016, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by outfield

I just went from the 16.5 black steelies, to 16 inch white steelies with 255-85 Cooper ST Tires. What a difference the white wheels make with taller tires! Now it's time for a 2 inch lift.

Nice transformation!

72 tigger · 07-05-2016, 12:25 PM

Had a set of Michelins mounted on my ford wheels and joined the club

06-14-2016, 12:40 AM	#1101
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Go easy on me guys, these are my first ever pics here. My new junkyard 16x7 Ford steelies, freshly powdercoated. And a shot of my old gal with new shoes, 255/85 Cooper S/Ts. Back to old-school! Attached Images __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-14-2016, 12:49 AM	#1102
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! 13 years and the first pics you've posted? You got some catchin' up to do haha! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

06-14-2016, 12:52 AM	#1103
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Tried to edit out the above pic and substitute this one, which I prefer. Don't think that's gonna work so I'll just add this here. Attached Images __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-14-2016, 12:53 AM	#1104
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Yeah, Mark, I know! I have a lot of trouble figuring out how to make computers do what I want them to.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-14-2016, 07:17 AM	#1105
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Looks much better than before. Oh wait, I never saw it before Ok, looks great! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-14-2016, 10:55 AM	#1107
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Thanks, guys. Before pic for Tim... AnotherWs6, no side pics (yet). Attached Images __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-14-2016, 01:32 PM	#1108
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Check back in 13 years, Im sure he will have something figured out by then haha! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

06-15-2016, 03:04 PM	#1111
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Thanks! Post up some pics when you get the new tires & wheels mounted. I don't know the model number -- they are Lock-O-Matics, which I think have been out of production for a very long time. I like 'em a lot! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-15-2016, 03:08 PM	#1112
outfield Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 387	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Lock-O-Matics, that's even better! They should be M31's then according to my old chart. There should be a number stamped in the dial recess where you put your fingers.

06-15-2016, 04:56 PM	#1113
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Yup, M31E. I've owned this truck for 39 years and had the hubs apart more than a couple times to clean & grease them, and I've seen that raised area with the numbers, but have never paid any attention. Wouldn't have known what it meant anyway! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-18-2016, 11:58 PM	#1115
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! I like those Cooper tires, Mike, hadn't seen those before. If they're still being made in five years or so when I finally wear down this set, I'll have to look at those! They remind me a little of the now-discontinued BFG A/T, a more old-school look compared to the new ones. Finally got my steelies powdercoated and installed, along with my caps. I used stainless 73-up caps and painted the bowtie blue. Changed the whole look of the truck, I like it a lot better! Before and after: Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

06-19-2016, 12:56 AM	#1116
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! That's looking great!! I especially like the outdoor pics with trees & mountains, perfect settings for a classic 4WD truck. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-20-2016, 12:23 PM	#1117
prodjay10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 429	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Here's my 71. Just got it running a month ago. Attached Images

06-21-2016, 02:50 AM	#1119
prodjay10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 429	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Thanks. First fix my high beams, then fix the AC. After that, drive it when I can.

06-21-2016, 12:49 PM	#1121
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! ^^ What a difference, that combo looks just right for our vintage K20s. Nice!! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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