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Old 10-13-2023, 10:29 PM   #1626
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Thought I'd share some recent photos.
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Old 10-13-2023, 10:58 PM   #1627
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Thanks for the note! The resto on your Ochre Cheyenne is absolutely gorgeous. Nice job! Will watch the thread for completion.
I few years ago, I had just finished a 1970 SS 454 El Camino, and the bride and I drove it up in your part of the country. We made a circle through Minneapolis on a Friday afternoon and on our way back to the Interstate we crossed a railroad track and I heard metal pieces hitting the pavement. I pulled into the parking lot of a Caterpillar warehouse and found the a-arm shims were gone. There was a Firestone tire shop nearby but it was almost 5PM. They gave me some shims and I backed the a-arm bolts off 3/4 round and by trial and error replaced the shims. To this day it has not had an alignment.
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Old 11-19-2023, 08:26 AM   #1628
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i put a picture of my truck on here a couple of years ago,just after i bought it.here's a couple of new up-to-date pictures.the 5 original re-painted 16.5 wheels with 5 new Firestone Transforce 9.50x16.5 tires.
I too kept the original 16.5" rims on my 1972 Super. I used the same tires, since there is a very limited market of radials in that size. I had the rims powder coated several years ago and they have held up beautifully.
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Old 11-19-2023, 09:36 AM   #1629
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Here's more 16.5" steelie love. The original KH 16.5" x 8.25" wheels on my 1970 Blazer. The tires are bias ply STA Traxion 10.00-16.5. Sad to see most of them have been replaced by 15" x 8" Rally rims.





Interesting little footnote. These were special order wheels, and one of the most expensive options in this period-even more than factory C60 Air Conditioning. in 1971 A/C was $421. These wheels were $479! In current dollars this would be $3684!!!

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1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor...

2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2...

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Old 11-19-2023, 09:56 AM   #1630
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Series 68 Rat Rod from US Wheel paired with Nitto 555gt’s.

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Wheel, Rat Rod, Steel, Black Matte, 17 in. x 8.0 in., 6 x 5.50 in. Bolt Circle, 4.500 in. Backspace, Each
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Old 11-19-2023, 10:05 AM   #1631
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I too kept the original 16.5" rims on my 1972 Super. I used the same tires, since there is a very limited market of radials in that size. I had the rims powder coated several years ago and they have held up beautifully.
beautiful truck you have there,just the way i like them too.i did round up 4 Ford 16 inch wheels and 4 new 16 inch tires but didn't think they looked as nice as the originals so i sold the tires to a buddy of mine for the rear of his dually truck,the wheels went to another fella on here in Ohio and i did up the 16.5's and not disappointed with the results.take care.Greg
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Old 11-19-2023, 10:44 PM   #1632
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Old 11-19-2023, 11:08 PM   #1633
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Maybe there is a use for the 16.5 rims I removed from my truck and replaced with the Ford 16x7s. I know I doubt I ever go back for the simple reason I hate the ride the heavy ply rated tires usually give, and to my knowledge no one makes a "P" passenger rated tire in 16.5. (and price tag on 16.5) I had some 70 series P rated used tires and they give a very good ride, and will haul anything I ever plan on putting on the truck, plus I like the wider rim which helps fill out the wheel wells much better than the stock wheels did. Guess I will put them away.
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Old 11-19-2023, 11:38 PM   #1634
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Old 01-24-2024, 05:29 PM   #1635
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Billet "steelies" without caps.
What size tires and rims where those?
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Old 01-24-2024, 05:50 PM   #1636
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What size tires and rims where those?
Tires are 275/40 R17 front and 315/35 rears. Rims are 9.5" and 11" wide.
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Old 01-24-2024, 06:09 PM   #1637
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Tires are 275/40 R17 front and 315/35 rears. Rims are 9.5" and 11" wide.
Thank you! They look good!
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Old 01-24-2024, 07:21 PM   #1638
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Agreed. This thread was the deciding factor for putting 15" steelies on my truck instead of going with something bigger. Here's a few of mine to contribute. Stock 15x6 front with 215/75s and 15x8 rears with 235/75s. Any way you run them, steelies will always look right on these trucks!
That's a nice looking truck! What are your rear 8s?
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