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CC69Rat · 02-12-2013, 12:39 PM

Most of the 4/6 drops with 20's run a 295/40/20 So in comparison (for the rear)

295/25.4 = 11.61in wide
275/25.4 = 10.82in wide

Keep in mind, with a 15" wheel vs. 20" wheel you might have a little more sidewall 'puff' so the overall section width of the tire might be slightly larger than what of a truck with 20's.

In the rear, you are to a nice advantage in that a 67 rear end housing is 1.5" narrower than a late 69-72 housing. (so you can run less backspacing and make your wheels look wider)

Ex. 4/6 drop and narrow housing.

I would run a 20x10 with 5" BS and 295/45/20 (I just like a little more sidewall)

The same drop with a late housing, 20x10 with 5.5" BS This just offsets the extra width of the axle. I would think (just my opinion) on a 15x10, 5" BS would sit you nicely. Others may chime in and that's cool. Just my thoughts on it.

Up front, you might be a little tight with a 15x8. What I mean is the lower A arm specifically. I wouldnt sit it too far back under the truck just for turning and overall suspension clearance. This is not so much of an issue running 20's or the larger wheels just due to the diameter and of course more clearance in this area.

likewise, most run a 20x8.5 up front, with 5.25" BS. 255/40/20

255/25.4 = 10.03" wide either scenario but remember the sidewall 'puff' .. not a bad thing, just something to keep in mind. If it were me, I'd do the 15x8 with 4.75" BS. My thinking is 8" vs 8.5" in my previous example. You'd knock off the extra wheel width from the backside and help with the clearance issues but that tire is going to be out there too. .. humm. 5" BS on all 4 corners?

Not responsible if it doesn't fit..

I'm just saying, that's my logic on it. Hope it helps. Comparing an early housing and discs up front as the baseline. Non modular, or big brakes.

**lolife99** · 02-12-2013, 01:00 PM

You can't run a drop spindle, and a 15x8 wheel with any more than 4" BS up front.
The greater BS will drive the rim right into the lower a-arm.
(even with 4" BS you have to trim the lower a-arm for clearance)

It is possible to do with 17" and larger wheels.
(Don't know about 16" wheels, because I've never tried it).

**lolife99** · 02-12-2013, 01:04 PM

For 5-lug 15" steel wheels,... I would use Wheel Vintiques Series 62 steelies.
But I would run a 7" rim up front.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...ques-62-series

CC69Rat · 02-12-2013, 01:31 PM

Didnt know.. thanks Keith.

7in with 255/60 or run 235/60?
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**lolife99** · 02-12-2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Didnt know.. thanks Keith.

7in with 255/60 or run 235/60?
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215/70 or 225/70,... so the tire has some height.
255/60 is too wide.

I have a set of custom made rally wheels that are 15x8 with 5" BS.
(Stockton wheel made them for me years ago)
You can't even bolt them on a 5-lug rotor.

chasinhiway · 02-12-2013, 01:40 PM

Man I really appreciate all the input!! So with 15x7's up front would you run 15x10's in the back or 15X8's?

67_ShortFleet · 02-12-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

217/70 or 225/70,... so the tire has some height.
255/60 is too wide.

I have a set of custom made rally wheels that are 15x8 with 5" BS.
(Stockton wheel made them for me years ago)
You can't even bolt them on a 5-lug rotor.

217/70's those have to be rare

67_ShortFleet · 02-12-2013, 01:43 PM

Nice truck! So glad to see that the patina is staying. I give my right one for a truck like that to build.

chasinhiway · 02-12-2013, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

For 5-lug 15" steel wheels,... I would use Wheel Vintiques Series 62 steelies.
But I would run a 7" rim up front.

OK, I looked online for these wheels and the 15X7 wheel has 4.25 inches of backspacing will that be ok with the dropped spindles?

CC69Rat · 02-12-2013, 02:48 PM

Those 217/70's are pretty rare in fact. You can only buy them in MO as I understand it.

**lolife99** · 02-12-2013, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_ShortFleet

217/70's those have to be rare

Ha.
I type to fast for my brain,...

**lolife99** · 02-12-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chasinhiway

OK, I looked online for these wheels and the 15X7 wheel has 4.25 inches of backspacing will that be ok with the dropped spindles?

To tell you the truth,... I don't know.
I know 4" BS will work.

I think Dino has some 15x7's on his newest project, with drop spindles.
They look like they clear fine,... but I don't know his backspace numbers.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556602

**lolife99** · 02-12-2013, 03:24 PM

I like a 7 and 8 combo,... because there aren't many tires that look correct (to me) on a 15x10 rim.
Except a 26X12.00R15LT Mickey Thompson Tire.

chasinhiway · 02-12-2013, 04:31 PM

ORDERED!!!! 2-15x7 and 2-15x8 wheel vintique 62 series. Thanks for all the input on the wheels. I'm a member of several forums but this one is by far the best out there!!!

I'd like to give 67Anthony a special shout out for donating a piece of trim for Sally. He saw in the pic she was missing one and sent it to me. I told my mother in law about it and she said "AWW bless his heart!"

darkhorse970 · 02-12-2013, 09:57 PM

Cool truck! I'm in.

Rusbuilt · 02-12-2013, 10:56 PM

Nice man! You've ordered a lot of really great parts!

black_sheep454 · 02-13-2013, 12:31 AM

I know you've got to be more excited to see it done that me and everyone else here but damn the waiting is painful
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cubber · 02-13-2013, 01:36 AM

I have 2.5 drop spindles, and 15x7's with 4" bs. I have had a heck of a time keeping inside wheel weights on the front. They have been interfering with the outside edge of the LCA, just outboard of the ball joint.

BTW, I absolutely LOVE your truck, and what a cool story! Subscribed.

chasinhiway · 02-13-2013, 10:07 AM

Ok tonight I started filling in the fire wall holes. While waiting in between welds i got my buffer out and worked a little.

chasinhiway · 02-13-2013, 10:11 AM

Oh yeah, I finished the hood, and couldn't resist trying a spot on the bedside and roof.

**lolife99** · 02-13-2013, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubber

I have 2.5 drop spindles, and 15x7's with 4" bs. I have had a heck of a time keeping inside wheel weights on the front. They have been interfering with the outside edge of the LCA, just outboard of the ball joint.

You have to trim the lip on the lower a-arm to clear your wheels.

**N2TRUX** · 02-13-2013, 11:10 AM

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aggie91 · 02-13-2013, 12:28 PM

Looks good. Are you using something like CLR to remove the surface rust before buffing, or just hitting it with the buffer and compound?

Rusbuilt · 02-13-2013, 01:05 PM

That paint is looking good!!!

chasinhiway · 02-13-2013, 01:38 PM

I'm using just the buffer. I know very little about buffing so I'm sure there's an easier way.

02-12-2013, 12:39 PM	#101
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: barn find 67 c-10 Most of the 4/6 drops with 20's run a 295/40/20 So in comparison (for the rear) 295/25.4 = 11.61in wide 275/25.4 = 10.82in wide Keep in mind, with a 15" wheel vs. 20" wheel you might have a little more sidewall 'puff' so the overall section width of the tire might be slightly larger than what of a truck with 20's. In the rear, you are to a nice advantage in that a 67 rear end housing is 1.5" narrower than a late 69-72 housing. (so you can run less backspacing and make your wheels look wider) Ex. 4/6 drop and narrow housing. I would run a 20x10 with 5" BS and 295/45/20 (I just like a little more sidewall) The same drop with a late housing, 20x10 with 5.5" BS This just offsets the extra width of the axle. I would think (just my opinion) on a 15x10, 5" BS would sit you nicely. Others may chime in and that's cool. Just my thoughts on it. Up front, you might be a little tight with a 15x8. What I mean is the lower A arm specifically. I wouldnt sit it too far back under the truck just for turning and overall suspension clearance. This is not so much of an issue running 20's or the larger wheels just due to the diameter and of course more clearance in this area. likewise, most run a 20x8.5 up front, with 5.25" BS. 255/40/20 255/25.4 = 10.03" wide either scenario but remember the sidewall 'puff' .. not a bad thing, just something to keep in mind. If it were me, I'd do the 15x8 with 4.75" BS. My thinking is 8" vs 8.5" in my previous example. You'd knock off the extra wheel width from the backside and help with the clearance issues but that tire is going to be out there too. .. humm. 5" BS on all 4 corners? Not responsible if it doesn't fit.. I'm just saying, that's my logic on it. Hope it helps. Comparing an early housing and discs up front as the baseline. Non modular, or big brakes. __________________ 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)

02-12-2013, 01:00 PM	#102
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: barn find 67 c-10 You can't run a drop spindle, and a 15x8 wheel with any more than 4" BS up front. The greater BS will drive the rim right into the lower a-arm. (even with 4" BS you have to trim the lower a-arm for clearance) It is possible to do with 17" and larger wheels. (Don't know about 16" wheels, because I've never tried it). __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-12-2013, 01:04 PM	#103
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: barn find 67 c-10 For 5-lug 15" steel wheels,... I would use Wheel Vintiques Series 62 steelies. But I would run a 7" rim up front. http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...ques-62-series __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 02-12-2013 at 03:21 PM.

02-12-2013, 01:31 PM	#104
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: barn find 67 c-10 Didnt know.. thanks Keith. 7in with 255/60 or run 235/60? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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)

02-12-2013, 01:40 PM	#106
chasinhiway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pontotoc, ms Posts: 113	Re: barn find 67 c-10 Man I really appreciate all the input!! So with 15x7's up front would you run 15x10's in the back or 15X8's?

02-12-2013, 01:43 PM	#108
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: barn find 67 c-10 Nice truck! So glad to see that the patina is staying. I give my right one for a truck like that to build. __________________ Matt Garage build http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=6784 My slow but sure truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394924 My philosophy on tires is the same as cigarettes. "smoke them if you got them" HAPPILY DIVORCED!

02-12-2013, 02:48 PM	#110
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: barn find 67 c-10 Those 217/70's are pretty rare in fact. You can only buy them in MO as I understand it. __________________ 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)

02-12-2013, 03:24 PM	#113
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: barn find 67 c-10 I like a 7 and 8 combo,... because there aren't many tires that look correct (to me) on a 15x10 rim. Except a 26X12.00R15LT Mickey Thompson Tire. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-12-2013, 04:31 PM	#114
chasinhiway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pontotoc, ms Posts: 113	Re: barn find 67 c-10 ORDERED!!!! 2-15x7 and 2-15x8 wheel vintique 62 series. Thanks for all the input on the wheels. I'm a member of several forums but this one is by far the best out there!!! I'd like to give 67Anthony a special shout out for donating a piece of trim for Sally. He saw in the pic she was missing one and sent it to me. I told my mother in law about it and she said "AWW bless his heart!"

02-12-2013, 09:57 PM	#115
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: barn find 67 c-10 Cool truck! I'm in. __________________ 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

02-12-2013, 10:56 PM	#116
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: barn find 67 c-10 Nice man! You've ordered a lot of really great parts! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

02-13-2013, 12:31 AM	#117
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: barn find 67 c-10 I know you've got to be more excited to see it done that me and everyone else here but damn the waiting is painful Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

02-13-2013, 01:36 AM	#118
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: barn find 67 c-10 I have 2.5 drop spindles, and 15x7's with 4" bs. I have had a heck of a time keeping inside wheel weights on the front. They have been interfering with the outside edge of the LCA, just outboard of the ball joint. BTW, I absolutely LOVE your truck, and what a cool story! Subscribed. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

02-13-2013, 10:07 AM	#119
chasinhiway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pontotoc, ms Posts: 113	Re: barn find 67 c-10 Ok tonight I started filling in the fire wall holes. While waiting in between welds i got my buffer out and worked a little. Attached Images

02-13-2013, 10:11 AM	#120
chasinhiway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pontotoc, ms Posts: 113	Re: barn find 67 c-10 Oh yeah, I finished the hood, and couldn't resist trying a spot on the bedside and roof. Attached Images



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Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: barn find 67 c-10 That paint is looking good!!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

02-13-2013, 01:38 PM	#125
chasinhiway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pontotoc, ms Posts: 113	Re: barn find 67 c-10 I'm using just the buffer. I know very little about buffing so I'm sure there's an easier way.

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