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theyammieguy · 01-13-2009, 08:50 PM

here's my junk

Ont67shortbox · 01-13-2009, 09:23 PM

It is tubbed,but it is also coil spring/trailing arm,the rear is stock length,wheels are 15x12 with 8 inch backspacing

**special-K** · 01-13-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brendonak

Can you get like a 255/55 or 265/50 tire for the 16.5?

No,those are newfangled sizes for light vehicles.16.5s are for truck tires.

CG · 01-13-2009, 10:33 PM

Here is my 71 K20 when I first got it with the black wheels. Then I changed them over to a little bit narrower white wheel.

And here is my 71 K10 with white wheels. I love the look of these wheels on these trucks.

nds1968 · 01-13-2009, 10:37 PM

I am going to run one of these combos with 15x6's in front and 15x8's in the rear.

thirdstreettito · 01-13-2009, 10:57 PM

CG, your K20 is hot! What are the specs?

CG · 01-13-2009, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

CG, your K20 is hot! What are the specs?

Ummm...its stock, lol. Tires are 33 x 12.5 16.5. No lift, 350 4sp. Nothing special, but I like it. Im the second owner.

thirdstreettito · 01-13-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Ummm...its stock, lol. Tires are 33 x 12.5 16.5. No lift, 350 4sp. Nothing special, but I like it. Im the second owner.

I couldn't tell, Special-K posted some with 15x8's and they look like 15x11's because of the WIDE tires. I love the looks of it.

CG · 01-14-2009, 12:10 AM

Im not positive on the width of the wheels. I think they are a little over 8 inches...Im getting old and forgetful...lol.

Btw...I hope Isabella comes over here before you change your latest av...that thing cracks me up. I think she will like it.

pcorriveau951 · 01-14-2009, 12:13 AM

CG, very nice truck!!! can you measure how far from the ground to the wheel opening is on your truck in the front? it would be much appreciated

Thank you, Phil

phipp13 · 01-14-2009, 12:54 AM

Here's a pic of a steelie, the other ones kinda busy

CG · 01-14-2009, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcorriveau951

CG, very nice truck!!! can you measure how far from the ground to the wheel opening is on your truck in the front? it would be much appreciated

Thank you, Phil

Green truck or black truck? Green is here, black one is stored in a barn at my inlaws.

pcorriveau951 · 01-14-2009, 01:32 AM

the green truck

CG · 01-14-2009, 01:50 AM

37.5 inches off a cement floor.

pcorriveau951 · 01-14-2009, 03:32 AM

CG, Thank you very much

**special-K** · 01-14-2009, 06:59 AM

CG`s green truck started with black 9.75s like the white GMC and red Chevy I showed.All have 12.50/33 x 16.5s on 9.75 x 16.5 wheels.His white wheels are 8.25 x 16.5.

1985-GMC · 01-29-2010, 04:38 PM

Here's mine 16.5 Kelsey hays, I have five of them. I think their the same as special-k's but their closer to 11" wide.

**NC67Chev** · 01-29-2010, 07:15 PM

To 67 C-30 (or anyone else that can advise),

I was planning on posting a question about using original steel wheels after I complete my power disc brake conversion and 2.5/4 drop. It seems like the people on this post likely hold the answer to my question, so I'll just post here. I've found some 15" 6 lug disc wheels that will enable me to use my original hubcaps. However, I've read a couple of posts that seem to say that there is an issue with control arm clearance with 15" wheels after a 2.5" spindle drop. Is this the case? If so, how did you get around it?

Thanks!

vectorit · 01-29-2010, 07:54 PM

Here's mine, just some old 16.5's with BFG 33x12.50 rubber.
They aren't the originals to the burb, but they have been on there for close to 30 years. They are date stamped 1969.
I still have my original 16.5 splits though.
Eventually going to some similar steel wheels, but in a 16" or 17" diameter after I get other things taken care of.

*highperf4x4* · 01-29-2010, 08:53 PM

Mine are Cragar Nomad 2's
Tires are Cooper Cobra GT's
Suspension is stock
Front 15x8 with 255/60/15
Rear 15x10 with 295/50/15

I like the old school stuff but not necessarily stock. Just what I had in high school!

SCOTI · 01-29-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NC67Chev

To 67 C-30 (or anyone else that can advise),

I was planning on posting a question about using original steel wheels after I complete my power disc brake conversion and 2.5/4 drop. It seems like the people on this post likely hold the answer to my question, so I'll just post here. I've found some 15" 6 lug disc wheels that will enable me to use my original hubcaps. However, I've read a couple of posts that seem to say that there is an issue with control arm clearance with 15" wheels after a 2.5" spindle drop. Is this the case? If so, how did you get around it?

Thanks!

To answer your question about 'interference', there is some but it varies w/the back-spacing. Narrower wheels require less trimming of the lip around the BJ edge of the lower a-arm; wider wheels w/more back-space might require more.

Hop over to the suspension forum & post up your wheel size & back-space. See if someone might have that combo to give you a more specific answer.

2bits · 01-29-2010, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Mine are Cragar Nomad 2's
Tires are Cooper Cobra GT's
Suspension is stock
Front 15x8 with 255/60/15
Rear 15x10 with 295/50/15

I like the old school stuff but not necessarily stock. Just what I had in high school!

Looks awesome to me! I wouldn't change a thing. Not paint it either, nothing. It's perfect!

*highperf4x4* · 01-30-2010, 12:08 AM

Thanks. I already primed the hood though. I was planning to repaint it factory colors. The interior is already shaping up. Just need to build my custom oak center console. I guess I could sand the hood back down and let it go again!

2bits · 01-30-2010, 12:30 AM

Looks good either way, you got the style I like, just like in high school.... Love it... My old steelies:

*highperf4x4* · 01-30-2010, 12:41 AM

That's sweet. Got more pics of that truck?

01-13-2009, 08:50 PM	#101
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01-13-2009, 09:23 PM	#102
Ont67shortbox Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 279	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! It is tubbed,but it is also coil spring/trailing arm,the rear is stock length,wheels are 15x12 with 8 inch backspacing

01-13-2009, 10:33 PM	#104
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Here is my 71 K20 when I first got it with the black wheels. Then I changed them over to a little bit narrower white wheel. And here is my 71 K10 with white wheels. I love the look of these wheels on these trucks. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-13-2009, 10:37 PM	#105
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! I am going to run one of these combos with 15x6's in front and 15x8's in the rear. Attached Images

01-13-2009, 10:57 PM	#106
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! CG, your K20 is hot! What are the specs? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-14-2009, 12:10 AM	#109
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Im not positive on the width of the wheels. I think they are a little over 8 inches...Im getting old and forgetful...lol. Btw...I hope Isabella comes over here before you change your latest av...that thing cracks me up. I think she will like it. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-14-2009, 12:13 AM	#110
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! CG, very nice truck!!! can you measure how far from the ground to the wheel opening is on your truck in the front? it would be much appreciated Thank you, Phil

01-14-2009, 12:54 AM	#111
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Here's a pic of a steelie, the other ones kinda busy

01-14-2009, 01:32 AM	#113
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! the green truck

01-14-2009, 01:50 AM	#114
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! 37.5 inches off a cement floor. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-14-2009, 03:32 AM	#115
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! CG, Thank you very much

01-14-2009, 06:59 AM	#116
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! CG`s green truck started with black 9.75s like the white GMC and red Chevy I showed.All have 12.50/33 x 16.5s on 9.75 x 16.5 wheels.His white wheels are 8.25 x 16.5. __________________ "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 ~

01-29-2010, 04:38 PM	#117
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Here's mine 16.5 Kelsey hays, I have five of them. I think their the same as special-k's but their closer to 11" wide. Attached Images __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-29-2010, 07:15 PM	#118
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! To 67 C-30 (or anyone else that can advise), I was planning on posting a question about using original steel wheels after I complete my power disc brake conversion and 2.5/4 drop. It seems like the people on this post likely hold the answer to my question, so I'll just post here. I've found some 15" 6 lug disc wheels that will enable me to use my original hubcaps. However, I've read a couple of posts that seem to say that there is an issue with control arm clearance with 15" wheels after a 2.5" spindle drop. Is this the case? If so, how did you get around it? Thanks! __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

01-29-2010, 07:54 PM	#119
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Here's mine, just some old 16.5's with BFG 33x12.50 rubber. They aren't the originals to the burb, but they have been on there for close to 30 years. They are date stamped 1969. I still have my original 16.5 splits though. Eventually going to some similar steel wheels, but in a 16" or 17" diameter after I get other things taken care of. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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01-29-2010, 08:53 PM	#120
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Mine are Cragar Nomad 2's Tires are Cooper Cobra GT's Suspension is stock Front 15x8 with 255/60/15 Rear 15x10 with 295/50/15 I like the old school stuff but not necessarily stock. Just what I had in high school! Last edited by highperf4x4; 01-29-2010 at 08:56 PM.

01-30-2010, 12:08 AM	#123
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Thanks. I already primed the hood though. I was planning to repaint it factory colors. The interior is already shaping up. Just need to build my custom oak center console. I guess I could sand the hood back down and let it go again! Last edited by highperf4x4; 01-30-2010 at 12:09 AM.

01-30-2010, 12:30 AM	#124
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Looks good either way, you got the style I like, just like in high school.... Love it... My old steelies: __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

01-30-2010, 12:41 AM	#125
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! That's sweet. Got more pics of that truck?

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