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**lolife99** · 04-18-2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

If I have a 9" wide rear wheel what size tire would about the same height as a 275/50 -17. Thanks

I've run the 275/50-17's on a 17x9.5 rim. They fit fine.
I used the 255/50-17's on a set of 17x8's up front.

big mike71 · 04-18-2010, 07:41 PM

Thanks, Keith

djmachinist · 04-19-2010, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I've run the 275/50-17's on a 17x9.5 rim. They fit fine.
I used the 255/50-17's on a set of 17x8's up front.

Mike,
Looks like Keith answered your question....

Dale

72BlckButy · 04-19-2010, 02:27 PM

Nice progress Dale!

djmachinist · 04-19-2010, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice progress Dale!

Thanks Nate,
Yeah, Bumbera is almost done. I had to buy a new Steering Column from CPP. I upgraded to a tilt wheel with the Hazard flasher (mine did not have this feature). The re-built column got here this A.M.. Bumbera almost had it installed at lunch today. They also got the Rear Shock relocation kit/brackets installed, what a difference that made!! I noticed you did that mod on your truck. Since I was'nt lowering my truck as much as you did, I was hoping I would not need to re-locate the shocks.....wrong moosebreath!!!!! Anyway they need to button up the steering and finish the wiring. They are shooting for putting the truck in the muffler shop wed. Hopefully, I get to take the truck home by the end of the week.....

Dale

72BlckButy · 04-19-2010, 03:03 PM

I've kind of learned that shock relocators are almost a must have when you lower a truck. In some instances you can get away with not running them, but in most cases, it better just to do it while you're under there.

If you want to take it on its maiden voyage, head up to the Magic Dragon meet April 30-May 2; you will not be disappointed.

You will be in good company....

big mike71 · 04-19-2010, 07:32 PM

I just ordered the five spoke legends, 17-8 front 17-9 back.

djmachinist · 04-19-2010, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

I just ordered the five spoke legends, 17-8 front 17-9 back.

Mike,
Can't wait to see them mounted! Good choice...

Dale

72BlckButy · 04-19-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

I just ordered the five spoke legends, 17-8 front 17-9 back.

Hmmm.... can't wait to see them.

djmachinist · 04-20-2010, 04:57 PM

More pics..... The new tilt Steering column is in...pics of the transmission cooling lines.....

djmachinist · 04-20-2010, 04:59 PM

More pics.....

tommyd241 · 04-20-2010, 05:43 PM

Wow! Just read through the entire thread. This truck is coming along beautifully!

VA72C10 · 04-20-2010, 09:28 PM

Looking great!!!

*highperf4x4* · 04-20-2010, 11:50 PM

Tilt steering, awesome!

djmachinist · 04-22-2010, 11:54 PM

Right..... Bumber's finished the steering box and exhaust today. The truck is now home at my residence for the first time! I took the truck directly off of the transporter to Bumbera's back in February. So at the end of April, its finally done!! At least most of the major mechanical is done, still have aways to go to declare the truck finished. However, it is driveable, and is inspected and tagged. The new Suspension and Disc Brakes work fine, the truck tracks straight and corners flat with the new 1 1/4" front sway bar. She rides very nice for a 41 year vehicle. The ZZR 350 engine and the twin flowmaster exhaust sounds great. All things considered I am very pleased with the results of the build. The guys at Bumbera's did a great job!!

Next, its my turn to work on the truck, This is my To do list:

1. Re-build the doors, all wheather stripping, window felts and scrapers, All new vent window ass'bly, window regulators, etc. .

2. Get a new Line-X bedliner sprayed in and new Tonnue cover installed.

3. This is the biggie, Install a Vintage Air AC unit.

Here is a few pics I took today when they had the truck on the alignment rack.......

djmachinist · 04-22-2010, 11:57 PM

More pics.....

djmachinist · 04-22-2010, 11:59 PM

More Pics......

*highperf4x4* · 04-23-2010, 12:17 AM

Wow!! That's sweet

Are you going to be able to get that oil filter out of there?

djmachinist · 04-23-2010, 07:22 PM

Ok......First day home with the GMC took a few pics after I cleaned her up and replaced the glove box...

djmachinist · 04-23-2010, 07:24 PM

More pics....

tommyd241 · 04-23-2010, 09:23 PM

Gorgeous!

big mike71 · 04-23-2010, 09:27 PM

Your truck looks sweet, and you cost me about $1300.00 so far, because I bought wheels and tires after seeing yours.

bigguy69 · 04-23-2010, 10:01 PM

looks great!! awesome job!!

VA72C10 · 04-23-2010, 11:42 PM

Looks great! Clean comes to mind! Nice selections and the work looks good!

*highperf4x4* · 04-24-2010, 01:55 AM

RIGHTEOUS!!

I'm jealous.

04-18-2010, 07:41 PM	#127
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Thanks, Keith __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

04-19-2010, 02:27 PM	#129
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Nice progress Dale! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-19-2010, 03:03 PM	#131
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build I've kind of learned that shock relocators are almost a must have when you lower a truck. In some instances you can get away with not running them, but in most cases, it better just to do it while you're under there. If you want to take it on its maiden voyage, head up to the Magic Dragon meet April 30-May 2; you will not be disappointed. You will be in good company.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-19-2010, 07:32 PM	#132
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build I just ordered the five spoke legends, 17-8 front 17-9 back. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

04-20-2010, 04:57 PM	#135
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build More pics..... The new tilt Steering column is in...pics of the transmission cooling lines..... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-20-2010, 04:59 PM	#136
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build More pics..... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-20-2010, 05:43 PM	#137
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Wow! Just read through the entire thread. This truck is coming along beautifully! __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-20-2010, 09:28 PM	#138
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04-20-2010, 11:50 PM	#139
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Tilt steering, awesome!

04-22-2010, 11:54 PM	#140
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Right..... Bumber's finished the steering box and exhaust today. The truck is now home at my residence for the first time! I took the truck directly off of the transporter to Bumbera's back in February. So at the end of April, its finally done!! At least most of the major mechanical is done, still have aways to go to declare the truck finished. However, it is driveable, and is inspected and tagged. The new Suspension and Disc Brakes work fine, the truck tracks straight and corners flat with the new 1 1/4" front sway bar. She rides very nice for a 41 year vehicle. The ZZR 350 engine and the twin flowmaster exhaust sounds great. All things considered I am very pleased with the results of the build. The guys at Bumbera's did a great job!! Next, its my turn to work on the truck, This is my To do list: 1. Re-build the doors, all wheather stripping, window felts and scrapers, All new vent window ass'bly, window regulators, etc. . 2. Get a new Line-X bedliner sprayed in and new Tonnue cover installed. 3. This is the biggie, Install a Vintage Air AC unit. Here is a few pics I took today when they had the truck on the alignment rack....... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447 Last edited by djmachinist; 04-22-2010 at 11:55 PM.

04-22-2010, 11:57 PM	#141
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build More pics..... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-22-2010, 11:59 PM	#142
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build More Pics...... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-23-2010, 12:17 AM	#143
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Wow!! That's sweet Are you going to be able to get that oil filter out of there?

04-23-2010, 07:22 PM	#144
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Ok......First day home with the GMC took a few pics after I cleaned her up and replaced the glove box... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-23-2010, 07:24 PM	#145
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build More pics.... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447



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04-23-2010, 09:23 PM	#146
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Gorgeous! __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-23-2010, 09:27 PM	#147
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Your truck looks sweet, and you cost me about $1300.00 so far, because I bought wheels and tires after seeing yours. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

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04-23-2010, 11:42 PM	#149
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