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mylow53 · 06-15-2007, 07:27 PM

I'm talking to the rim maufacture about back spacing and they think a 18" x 10" with an offset of 4.25 will fit in the rear. the distance between the axel flange (with the disk on) to the closest frame is 5" and i have 8 " to the outside of the fender... what do you guys think of this rim style? billit specialitys.... is it too getto!!

cajundragger · 06-15-2007, 07:48 PM

looks good to me...

**youngrodder** · 06-15-2007, 10:54 PM

I have alway been partial to simple 5 spoke designs.

I say go for it.

mylow53 · 06-20-2007, 12:35 AM

ok we ordered the tires. i asked dean from http://www.hotridesbydean.com/ to make a 7 am house call to mesure my offest. he of course came by and did the mesurements. i'm getting the rims above 9" wide x 18" (for the back) with the bfgoorich kdw tires
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overv...-a-kdw/22.html
he also is ordering the rim to have what he calles a fat lip. no it's not from asking for a discount it's the edge of the rim where the beed meets the tire is rounded instead of flanged... you can look at bilit specilitys website for more info

in the mean time i'm installing those model a tail lights in the bed. the boy and i cleaned and painted the rear bumper and installed it as close as possible to the bed. i kinda like the flat black look...
gt

Daniel U · 06-20-2007, 02:40 AM

It amazes me how much wheels change the look of a ride.

Sweet wheels man!$!

mylow53 · 06-20-2007, 12:14 PM

daniel you do realize that picture is a photoshop (a pretty bad job in photoshop even) i really don't have the wheels in yet......

jkaylor68gmc · 06-20-2007, 01:12 PM

That thing is awesome

Daniel U · 06-21-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

daniel you do realize that picture is a photoshop (a pretty bad job in photoshop even) i really don't have the wheels in yet......

Yeah, I could tell. It's still gonna look nice sitting down on those wheels. I've had 3-4 different ideas for wheels on my '54. They all may look good, but they all will make the truck look different.

mylow53 · 07-16-2007, 09:29 AM

ok guys i took a cupple of days off and my brother droped by to help. we were able to drop in the engine / tranz. and install the rear tubs and all the rims and tires. it was a marathon but wow what a diffrence!!!. i am still struggaling with header clearance on the pasenger side and have yet to route the stearing linkage. to much to list...enjoy the picts

mylow53 · 07-16-2007, 09:34 AM

more picts

bones · 07-16-2007, 02:17 PM

wheels look really good man

cajundragger · 07-16-2007, 08:38 PM

good luck with the headers and steering. That was the hardest part so far of my LS1 swap...

mylow53 · 07-16-2007, 08:42 PM

i think i have figured out how to clearance the headers it's just the steering may be an issue... we will see

cajundragger · 07-17-2007, 10:02 PM

my steering...

mylow53 · 07-17-2007, 10:20 PM

impressive!!! i need those berrings!!!. my 3rd exaust on this side protruds out more than yours so my bends will need to be simmilar, just farther..
gt

cajundragger · 07-19-2007, 07:05 PM

it was deff a challenge to make something that worked. I wanted it to look good as well but ahh

mylow53 · 08-08-2007, 01:16 PM

well i've been working on that steering for days it seems. i had to order a new idler berring from www.ididit.com since my 3 year old lost my flaming river berring (at least thats what i tell my self). so after aligning and testing i finally came up with someting that worked. man this wasn't easy but as far as i can tell it doesn't bind...

**youngrodder** · 08-08-2007, 04:15 PM

Nice work.

I looks like it must have been fun. What are you using for linkage to connect to your trans? I saw a nice once one from Kugal Komponents. The one from Kogal uses rods where the one offered by Ididit is a cable.

I need to hook my sterring up yet, but mine will be a straight shot.

Looks good.
Marc

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

well i've been working on that steering for days it seems. i had to order a new idler berring from www.ididit.com since my 3 year old lost my flaming river berring (at least thats what i tell my self). so after aligning and testing i finally came up with someting that worked. man this wasn't easy but as far as i can tell it doesn't bind...

mylow53 · 08-08-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Nice work.

I looks like it must have been fun. What are you using for linkage to connect to your trans? I saw a nice once one from Kugal Komponents. The one from Kogal uses rods where the one offered by Ididit is a cable.

I need to hook my sterring up yet, but mine will be a straight shot.

Looks good.
Marc

there in lies my problem. since i changed shops the original steering colom didn't come with any linkage. i bought a locar version (that uses rods) but that doesn't have the linkage arm that comes off of the end of the colom just before the ujoint. i'm planning on fabing one up. since im guessing on it's size i'm sure ill make a cupple of versions.... and no it wasn't fun i'm so worried about the idler berring comming loose while i'm doing 70 in la traffic..... at least it will be a closed casket funeral...

mylow53 · 08-26-2007, 09:43 PM

ok my dad got these "appleton spotlights" there fake but he says thats how the rolled back in the day. what do you guys think??? is it worth it?
GT

CAL 58 GMC · 08-27-2007, 12:12 AM

Hey mylow53, you have made some great progress since the last time I checked in on your build. Nice work on the steering shaft.

mylow53 · 08-27-2007, 01:52 AM

thanks cal things seem to be progressing slowly. i hope to have an original re-cored 52 radiator in this week. my guy says he mad it to handel a v8...only $500. i still have so many small things left to finish, you know the details never seem to end..

mylow53 · 09-09-2007, 11:18 AM

ok were about done with mock up. i have one issue with the right inner fender hitting my headers. so i set the hood on and put her on the ground just for fun...

GATORBUILT '59 · 09-09-2007, 11:26 AM

Love the Profile!!!!

Igotachevyor2 · 09-09-2007, 12:20 PM

looks great

06-15-2007, 07:27 PM	#101
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build I'm talking to the rim maufacture about back spacing and they think a 18" x 10" with an offset of 4.25 will fit in the rear. the distance between the axel flange (with the disk on) to the closest frame is 5" and i have 8 " to the outside of the fender... what do you guys think of this rim style? billit specialitys.... is it too getto!! Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 Last edited by mylow53; 06-15-2007 at 07:28 PM.

06-15-2007, 07:48 PM	#102
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: mylow53 build looks good to me...

06-15-2007, 10:54 PM	#103
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: mylow53 build I have alway been partial to simple 5 spoke designs. I say go for it.

06-20-2007, 12:35 AM	#104
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build ok we ordered the tires. i asked dean from http://www.hotridesbydean.com/ to make a 7 am house call to mesure my offest. he of course came by and did the mesurements. i'm getting the rims above 9" wide x 18" (for the back) with the bfgoorich kdw tires http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overv...-a-kdw/22.html he also is ordering the rim to have what he calles a fat lip. no it's not from asking for a discount it's the edge of the rim where the beed meets the tire is rounded instead of flanged... you can look at bilit specilitys website for more info in the mean time i'm installing those model a tail lights in the bed. the boy and i cleaned and painted the rear bumper and installed it as close as possible to the bed. i kinda like the flat black look... gt Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

06-20-2007, 02:40 AM	#105
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: mylow53 build It amazes me how much wheels change the look of a ride. Sweet wheels man!$! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

06-20-2007, 12:14 PM	#106
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build daniel you do realize that picture is a photoshop (a pretty bad job in photoshop even) i really don't have the wheels in yet...... __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 Last edited by mylow53; 06-20-2007 at 12:15 PM.

06-20-2007, 01:12 PM	#107
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: mylow53 build That thing is awesome

07-16-2007, 09:29 AM	#109
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build ok guys i took a cupple of days off and my brother droped by to help. we were able to drop in the engine / tranz. and install the rear tubs and all the rims and tires. it was a marathon but wow what a diffrence!!!. i am still struggaling with header clearance on the pasenger side and have yet to route the stearing linkage. to much to list...enjoy the picts Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

07-16-2007, 09:34 AM	#110
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build more picts Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

07-16-2007, 02:17 PM	#111
bones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weatherford, Tx Posts: 11	Re: mylow53 build wheels look really good man

07-16-2007, 08:38 PM	#112
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: mylow53 build good luck with the headers and steering. That was the hardest part so far of my LS1 swap...

07-16-2007, 08:42 PM	#113
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build i think i have figured out how to clearance the headers it's just the steering may be an issue... we will see __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

07-17-2007, 10:02 PM	#114
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: mylow53 build my steering...

07-17-2007, 10:20 PM	#115
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build impressive!!! i need those berrings!!!. my 3rd exaust on this side protruds out more than yours so my bends will need to be simmilar, just farther.. gt __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

07-19-2007, 07:05 PM	#116
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: mylow53 build it was deff a challenge to make something that worked. I wanted it to look good as well but ahh



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08-08-2007, 01:16 PM	#117
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build well i've been working on that steering for days it seems. i had to order a new idler berring from www.ididit.com since my 3 year old lost my flaming river berring (at least thats what i tell my self). so after aligning and testing i finally came up with someting that worked. man this wasn't easy but as far as i can tell it doesn't bind... Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

08-26-2007, 09:43 PM	#120
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build ok my dad got these "appleton spotlights" there fake but he says thats how the rolled back in the day. what do you guys think??? is it worth it? GT Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

08-27-2007, 12:12 AM	#121
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: mylow53 build Hey mylow53, you have made some great progress since the last time I checked in on your build. Nice work on the steering shaft. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

08-27-2007, 01:52 AM	#122
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build thanks cal things seem to be progressing slowly. i hope to have an original re-cored 52 radiator in this week. my guy says he mad it to handel a v8...only $500. i still have so many small things left to finish, you know the details never seem to end.. __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

09-09-2007, 11:18 AM	#123
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: mylow53 build ok were about done with mock up. i have one issue with the right inner fender hitting my headers. so i set the hood on and put her on the ground just for fun... Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

09-09-2007, 11:26 AM	#124
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: mylow53 build Love the Profile!!!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212604

09-09-2007, 12:20 PM	#125
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