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nibs · 01-31-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sik7t2

hell yeah, go dad.....is he rentable? CHEAP????

HAHA, im not sure if he is rentable... he is way out in Colorado!

nibs · 02-05-2011, 05:24 PM

Got some more progress...
Radiator support is on, and HIDs and ballasts installed. Now I just gotta wait for my Hella E-codes to show up!

**67cheby** · 02-05-2011, 05:47 PM

nice.. what hid setup did you use, is it plug and play or just universal ??

RCbowtie69 · 02-19-2011, 12:36 AM

just checking on your progress & you looking great, keep on truckin''

nibs · 03-05-2011, 11:43 PM

Well, the final pieces of the truck got their fresh coat of paint today! Hopefully they will be on it and looking like a complete truck soon.

nibs · 03-06-2011, 10:11 PM

Fenders are bolted up now, for mock up of the custom inner fenders
Lookin like a complete package once again

nibs · 03-08-2011, 11:11 PM

Not sure if im posting these for my own leisure... Seems like just me in this place anymore!

Well, the front inner fenders are complete. I wanted to do something a little different than everyone elses. What do you guys think? Keep in mind that these are brushed aluminum and the protective film is still on it.

nibs · 03-08-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

nice.. what hid setup did you use, is it plug and play or just universal ??

Its a company out of China. They are called VVME.com I had a set of their HIDs on my GTI before I switched to OEM HIDs, and I loved them. Their prices arent bad either. Check em out!

68 Quad C10 · 03-08-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nibs

Not sure if im posting these for my own leisure... Seems like just me in this place anymore!

Well, the front inner fenders are complete. I wanted to do something a little different than everyone elses. What do you guys think? Keep in mind that these are brushed aluminum and the protective film is still on it.

looks good bud

VA72C10 · 03-09-2011, 12:14 AM

very nice! Truck is looking great and those inner fenders really clean up the engine bay!

mjensen · 03-09-2011, 01:03 AM

You definitely aren't posting these for your own pleasure

It's looking real good!

rondog4416 · 03-09-2011, 02:03 AM

Nice !!!!!

nibs · 03-09-2011, 10:30 AM

thanks guys!

So, do you really like the fenders? Im really anxious to see them w/o the film... LOL

**67cheby** · 03-09-2011, 10:42 AM

i understand your inner fender dilema....i have spent tons of time and money trying to make the perfect inner fender....... i think it is an impossible task !! nothing looks as good as the stock ones in my opinion. That being said it looks like you did a great job on these but i think they would look better with color on them

eagleuh1 · 03-09-2011, 10:48 AM

Finish mocking them up then polish them, they'll look great. For our viewing pleasure as well, not just your own. Looking good.

nibs · 03-09-2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i understand your inner fender dilema....i have spent tons of time and money trying to make the perfect inner fender....... i think it is an impossible task !! nothing looks as good as the stock ones in my opinion. That being said it looks like you did a great job on these but i think they would look better with color on them

It is really tough! LOL we tried to makes ones that were modeled after these

and it turned out to be a huge failure... :/

JasonBird · 03-09-2011, 01:05 PM

looks awesome!

**67cheby** · 03-09-2011, 01:17 PM

WOW ....those look great

nibs · 03-09-2011, 01:20 PM

yea, they make me a little weak in the pants to be quite honest... Im actually pretty fond of your fenders 67cheby

nibs · 03-09-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonBird

looks awesome!

Thank you sir!

**67cheby** · 03-09-2011, 01:36 PM

thank you .....they still arent finished !! and i had a lot of failed ideas getting to this point !!

rondog4416 · 03-09-2011, 09:36 PM

Looking great !!!

nibs · 03-11-2011, 02:10 AM

Ok, Im having a big dilemma right now... Here is the situation
A few months ago I purchased my 18x9 Boyd Coddington Magneatos and when I did order them, I was overseas like I am right now. Well, my dad made a little mistake and measured the bolt pattern wrong. Instead of measuring from the center of one stud to the outside of the adjacent one, he measured center of one to the center of the adjacent. Which gave him 5x4.75". So, now I have a set of 5x4.75" bolt pattern wheels. I know I could run adapters, but it had me thinking of different options.

Option 1) I could get adapters and run them on the front two, then buy two brand new ones from Boyd, preferrably 10" wide and something with a little more dish to it. This would be the cheapest option

Option 2) Buy completely new wheels. I have had my eye out lately, and I think I have found another set that I like. The "Pentia" made by Intro Wheels. I would put an 18x8 in the front and a 18x10 in the rear. Both would have completely custom backspacing and I would use the stepped lip Here is a pic for thos who dont know what it looks like

Well, what do you guys think?

jeffg1010 · 03-11-2011, 02:22 AM

DONT DO THE ADAPTERS! I had heard nightmare stories about them, but I figured they were probably exaggerated. So I tried them on my '67 Mustang Convertible ... took every precaution to make sure they were good and tight. My left front came loose on the road, and took out the fender, firewall crush panels, rocker panel trim ... and a bit of my stomach was lodged in my throat for a few weeks.
Sell 'em, cut your losses and buy something that fits.

I've been looking at some 8 lug Intro's for my Suburban. They make sick rims.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-11-2011, 09:37 AM

Get the intros..

02-05-2011, 05:24 PM	#102
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius Got some more progress... Radiator support is on, and HIDs and ballasts installed. Now I just gotta wait for my Hella E-codes to show up! __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

02-05-2011, 05:47 PM	#103
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius nice.. what hid setup did you use, is it plug and play or just universal ?? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-19-2011, 12:36 AM	#104
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius just checking on your progress & you looking great, keep on truckin''

03-05-2011, 11:43 PM	#105
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius Well, the final pieces of the truck got their fresh coat of paint today! Hopefully they will be on it and looking like a complete truck soon. __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-06-2011, 10:11 PM	#106
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius Fenders are bolted up now, for mock up of the custom inner fenders Lookin like a complete package once again __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-08-2011, 11:11 PM	#107
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius Not sure if im posting these for my own leisure... Seems like just me in this place anymore! Well, the front inner fenders are complete. I wanted to do something a little different than everyone elses. What do you guys think? Keep in mind that these are brushed aluminum and the protective film is still on it. __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-09-2011, 12:14 AM	#110
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius very nice! Truck is looking great and those inner fenders really clean up the engine bay! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-09-2011, 01:03 AM	#111
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius You definitely aren't posting these for your own pleasure It's looking real good! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

03-09-2011, 02:03 AM	#112
rondog4416 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: puyallup wa Posts: 233	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius Nice !!!!!

03-09-2011, 10:30 AM	#113
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius thanks guys! So, do you really like the fenders? Im really anxious to see them w/o the film... LOL __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-09-2011, 10:42 AM	#114
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius i understand your inner fender dilema....i have spent tons of time and money trying to make the perfect inner fender....... i think it is an impossible task !! nothing looks as good as the stock ones in my opinion. That being said it looks like you did a great job on these but i think they would look better with color on them __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-09-2011, 10:48 AM	#115
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius Finish mocking them up then polish them, they'll look great. For our viewing pleasure as well, not just your own. Looking good.

03-09-2011, 01:05 PM	#117
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius looks awesome! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

03-09-2011, 01:17 PM	#118
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius WOW ....those look great __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-09-2011, 01:20 PM	#119
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius yea, they make me a little weak in the pants to be quite honest... Im actually pretty fond of your fenders 67cheby __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...



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03-09-2011, 01:36 PM	#121
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius thank you .....they still arent finished !! and i had a lot of failed ideas getting to this point !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-09-2011, 09:36 PM	#122
rondog4416 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: puyallup wa Posts: 233	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius Looking great !!!

03-11-2011, 02:10 AM	#123
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius Ok, Im having a big dilemma right now... Here is the situation A few months ago I purchased my 18x9 Boyd Coddington Magneatos and when I did order them, I was overseas like I am right now. Well, my dad made a little mistake and measured the bolt pattern wrong. Instead of measuring from the center of one stud to the outside of the adjacent one, he measured center of one to the center of the adjacent. Which gave him 5x4.75". So, now I have a set of 5x4.75" bolt pattern wheels. I know I could run adapters, but it had me thinking of different options. Option 1) I could get adapters and run them on the front two, then buy two brand new ones from Boyd, preferrably 10" wide and something with a little more dish to it. This would be the cheapest option Option 2) Buy completely new wheels. I have had my eye out lately, and I think I have found another set that I like. The "Pentia" made by Intro Wheels. I would put an 18x8 in the front and a 18x10 in the rear. Both would have completely custom backspacing and I would use the stepped lip Here is a pic for thos who dont know what it looks like Well, what do you guys think? __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-11-2011, 02:22 AM	#124
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,677	Re: Long Project: Orange Julius DONT DO THE ADAPTERS! I had heard nightmare stories about them, but I figured they were probably exaggerated. So I tried them on my '67 Mustang Convertible ... took every precaution to make sure they were good and tight. My left front came loose on the road, and took out the fender, firewall crush panels, rocker panel trim ... and a bit of my stomach was lodged in my throat for a few weeks. Sell 'em, cut your losses and buy something that fits. I've been looking at some 8 lug Intro's for my Suburban. They make sick rims. __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

03-11-2011, 09:37 AM	#125
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