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**CC69Rat** · 04-05-2013, 08:12 AM

Just wondering how mine would sit in comparison
My rear wheels are 6" backspacing on a wide housing. I may have to space them out a tad but maybe 3/8 or 1/2 is not a big deal.
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big_al_71 · 04-05-2013, 01:09 PM

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Al, Sylvester looks handsome as usual.
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Thank you I apreciate it...

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I love how Al calls this truck a bucket when it is easily one of the nicest trucks on this forum. Recent pics look awesome.
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Thanks Keith!!!

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Originally Posted by Big Rat

Gorgeous truck! Makes me want to get my '79 done even quicker so I can start on my '69!

Stay focused and it will be done before you realize it..

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Al, I am assuming you have the 67-69 rear housing under it (?)
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I have the 71 rear end. When aired out the iner outer part of the tub sits on the wheel. There is a mod I have to do that Keint (n2billet) did on his truck named Lucy. I will do it once I get ready to repaint the truck. All I would gain is about 3/4 of an inch lower so no big deal for me to rush on getting it done.

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Chad if I remember correctly he has the original wide 71 housing. I think his tires are really close to the fender lip but still work for him. I remember seeing pictures and discussions of it earlier in the thread.
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Yes thats right..

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Just wondering how mine would sit in comparison
My rear wheels are 6" backspacing on a wide housing. I may have to space them out a tad but maybe 3/8 or 1/2 is not a big deal.
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It will be about an inch in nmore than mine...It will look good however if you are just using springs the truck wont be low enough to tuck.

"Here are some picts of the mod that I will have to do. Justin from Scotts hot rods and I had spoken about him making these for me then we will weld them in..

Here is a picture of my the rear wheel I really like how it is all to the way to the edge.. I guess I got used to it as it used to bother me..

**Hart_Rod** · 04-05-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

"Here are some picts of the mod that I will have to do. Justin from Scotts hot rods and I had spoken about him making these for me then we will weld them in..

Here is a picture of my the rear wheel I really like how it is all to the way to the edge.. I guess I got used to it as it used to bother me..

I need a couple of sets of those also. Let me know, we could do a "group buy",

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Bennett68C10 · 04-05-2013, 10:51 PM

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I need a couple of sets of those also. Let me know, we could do a "group buy",

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I would be in for a set of these too. Justin I hope you do make these, should sell like hot cakes.
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msgross · 04-05-2013, 03:25 PM

looking good...

big_al_71 · 04-05-2013, 08:06 PM

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looking good...

Thanks Mike....

stay safe brother!!!!!!!!

love checking the picts that you post from afghanistan

**lolife99** · 04-05-2013, 08:29 PM

I would swap to the narrower rear housing (67-69) waaaaay before I would do any welding on your beautiful truck.
Just my 2 cents,...

big_al_71 · 04-05-2013, 08:43 PM

Keith that's the main reason why I have been hesitant about doing that mod. I would rather just buy another set of rear wheels with the correct backspace. But I am ok with it don't feel like spending 1600.00 on new rear wheels to gain a half inch lower. Knowing how I always get tired of wheels my next set will have the different offset.

Rob definitely a great idea on the group but if I decide to go that route I will speak with Justin.
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**lolife99** · 04-05-2013, 08:48 PM

$1600?
I just figured a new housing and axles,... and swap all of your parts.
Plus you get to keep the amount of wheel lip, that you have now.

big_al_71 · 04-05-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

$1600?
I just figured a new housing and axles,... and swap all of your parts.
Plus you get to keep the amount of wheel lip, that you have now.

The 1600.00 is for two new wheels with a different bs. The part that kind of blows is that everything is brand new in this rear end and it will still cost a few hundred dollars between all involved to switch over plus time

I guess I could start trying to find one around here then make it a day job
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Bennett68C10 · 04-05-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

$1600?
I just figured a new housing and axles,... and swap all of your parts.
Plus you get to keep the amount of wheel lip, that you have now.

I agree with Keith, before I did anything else I would change the rear to the narrow axle before I did anything with those sweet wheels.
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blake's first · 04-27-2013, 04:16 PM

Hey Al nice looking truck it's to bad about the wheels we just picked up the wheels for my nephews 72 there 22x10 5ibs front and 22x10 4ibs rear so we are doing a lot of cutting he should be a better welder after we get it done Joe.....

Scottshotrods · 04-05-2013, 09:29 PM

Call me at the shop and we can do GROUP BUY FOR SURE.Will be in on monday

On one more note me and wife had our first child on April 3 at 8:14 am 9 lbs 14 oz 22 inches long.Super excited

Justin

big_al_71 · 04-05-2013, 09:41 PM

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Call me at the shop and we can do GROUP BUY FOR SURE.Will be in on monday

On one more note me and wife had our first child on April 3 at 8:14 am 9 lbs 14 oz 22 inches long.Super excited

Justin

Congrats brother!!!!!

Nothing in earth can compare to being a father!!!!
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babyblueoval · 04-05-2013, 09:58 PM

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On one more note me and wife had our first child on April 3 at 8:14 am 9 lbs 14 oz 22 inches long.Super excited

Justin

Wow, I was sooo close to that. I was 9, 12 and 22". lol

big_al_71 · 04-27-2013, 05:18 PM

Thanks joe!!!
I am ok with the wheels as even it they tucked more I would only gain 1/2 inch so it is not a big deal plus I like the fat look in the rear it has
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CAL 58 GMC · 05-02-2013, 11:20 PM

Just went througth most of your build. Very nice ride you have and good taste too!

big_al_71 · 05-03-2013, 12:03 AM

Thank you I appreciate it!!!!
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big_al_71 · 05-13-2013, 04:48 PM

Took sylvester to my shop saturday cleaned the heck out of it tuned it up and on the way home mother nature decided that it was her turn to take on
sylvester...

Very nasty drive home and of course had to clean the heck out of it again when i got home

All in all a great day!!!!

jmedero · 05-13-2013, 10:50 PM

Sunshine state isn't always sunny. I love the random rain storms. Not as bad since I moved up here but sure do remember them down south.
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big_al_71 · 05-13-2013, 11:38 PM

Juan here lately it has been beautiful all day till right around 4:00pm then the skies just open up...
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69CST-V · 05-14-2013, 08:36 AM

Al,
Nice to see you driving Sylvester even in the rain. LOL

big_al_71 · 05-14-2013, 11:06 AM

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Al,
Nice to see you driving Sylvester even in the rain. LOL

Hey Bryce!!!

Not by choice....

**67cheby** · 05-14-2013, 12:47 PM

LOL ! Congrats also !

**superflysteiny** · 05-14-2013, 02:40 PM

Nice I hate the rain

04-05-2013, 08:12 AM	#1
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Just wondering how mine would sit in comparison My rear wheels are 6" backspacing on a wide housing. I may have to space them out a tad but maybe 3/8 or 1/2 is not a big deal. 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)

04-05-2013, 03:25 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild looking good... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-05-2013, 08:29 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I would swap to the narrower rear housing (67-69) waaaaay before I would do any welding on your beautiful truck. Just my 2 cents,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-05-2013, 08:43 PM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Keith that's the main reason why I have been hesitant about doing that mod. I would rather just buy another set of rear wheels with the correct backspace. But I am ok with it don't feel like spending 1600.00 on new rear wheels to gain a half inch lower. Knowing how I always get tired of wheels my next set will have the different offset. Rob definitely a great idea on the group but if I decide to go that route I will speak with Justin. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-05-2013, 08:48 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild $1600? I just figured a new housing and axles,... and swap all of your parts. Plus you get to keep the amount of wheel lip, that you have now. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-27-2013, 04:16 PM	#12
blake's first Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Herald cal. Posts: 243	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Hey Al nice looking truck it's to bad about the wheels we just picked up the wheels for my nephews 72 there 22x10 5ibs front and 22x10 4ibs rear so we are doing a lot of cutting he should be a better welder after we get it done Joe..... Attached Images

04-05-2013, 09:29 PM	#13
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Call me at the shop and we can do GROUP BUY FOR SURE.Will be in on monday On one more note me and wife had our first child on April 3 at 8:14 am 9 lbs 14 oz 22 inches long.Super excited Justin

04-27-2013, 05:18 PM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Thanks joe!!! I am ok with the wheels as even it they tucked more I would only gain 1/2 inch so it is not a big deal plus I like the fat look in the rear it has Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-02-2013, 11:20 PM	#17
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Just went througth most of your build. Very nice ride you have and good taste too! __________________ 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

05-03-2013, 12:03 AM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Thank you I appreciate it!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-13-2013, 04:48 PM	#19
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Took sylvester to my shop saturday cleaned the heck out of it tuned it up and on the way home mother nature decided that it was her turn to take on sylvester... Very nasty drive home and of course had to clean the heck out of it again when i got home All in all a great day!!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-13-2013, 10:50 PM	#20
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Sunshine state isn't always sunny. I love the random rain storms. Not as bad since I moved up here but sure do remember them down south. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

05-13-2013, 11:38 PM	#21
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Juan here lately it has been beautiful all day till right around 4:00pm then the skies just open up... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-14-2013, 08:36 AM	#22
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al, Nice to see you driving Sylvester even in the rain. LOL __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

05-14-2013, 12:47 PM	#24
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05-14-2013, 02:40 PM	#25
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