Newtz '67 swb - Page 7 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Newtz67 · 02-16-2012, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tasian

those new rims look sweet even with the lime green

i think larger tires in the front will do the trick but.....IMHO if you don't want to go lower right now then i think a even larger tire in the rear would really pull off the black walls a bit better but there is enough meat on the rears if you dropped it a few inchs you'd be good to go

whatever you decide it looks good!

I agree, thanks! BTW, I wanna go lower, but, well, ya I have to hold back at some point.

I have three projects going right now....

I need a sugar mama,

Newtz67 · 02-16-2012, 12:56 AM

Here's my buddies truck that the wheels and tires came off of. They seem to fit quite well for him. Apparently his truck is lower than I thought.

Newtz67 · 02-17-2012, 09:07 PM

Got the tires remounted on the rallyes and got them on the truck! Much better! Just like the good old days! BTW, I bought some used tires for the front. So the backs are 305/50/15 and the fronts are 245/60/15.

freakshow108 · 02-17-2012, 09:13 PM

I'm diggin the rallies!!! !

Posted via Mobile Device

tasian · 02-18-2012, 12:42 AM

oh heck yeah the rallies look great on there maybe even good enough to get that suga' mama

Newtz67 · 02-18-2012, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tasian

oh heck yeah the rallies look great on there maybe even good enough to get that suga' mama

haha

sleepertruck72 · 02-18-2012, 02:16 AM

Awesome build thread ! I like those rallys on there ! That Big Block sounds awesome

You did a great job on it

Newtz67 · 02-18-2012, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepertruck72

Awesome build thread ! I like those rallys on there ! That Big Block sounds awesome

You did a great job on it

Thank you!

Newtz67 · 03-30-2012, 09:29 PM

Well kids, I went to pick up the boy from school today. When we went to leave, I started the truck and it backfired a little. No biggy I thought as we drove away. We got about 100 feet and it died. Then I saw smoke coming up from out of the shifter. I was confused as hell for a split second, then the flashbacks kicked in.....engine fire. I steered it off the road which happened to be right in front of the fire station, unlatched the boys seat belt and told him to get outa the truck quick! We ran to the fire station with no one in site. We ran inside yelling hello! The one and only fire fighter came out, and I told him my truck is on fire! He jumped in the truck and drove it outside next to the 67. It seemed like hours that we sat there waiting for him to get the hose out as we watched smoke roll from the truck. When he was ready I popped the hood for him, just to see that the fire was out already. He said he didn't wanna spray down such a pretty engine haha. He did anyway just to be sure. Called AAA to come pick us up with the truck, turned out to be Herm from Shaws. Some I'm sure will know who he is. He has driven for Shaws for 31 years! He drops the truck off at our house and has me sign. AAA will tow for 5 miles free, then charge after that. It was 7.6 miles to our house. After I signed his paperwork, Herm said he wasn't gonna charge me for the mileage, that I had enough problems. Not sure if it was because I hadn't shaved for a week or the fire

Lessons learned? No more cheap paper air filters, and always catch on fire in a small town right in front of the fire station

So glad that it wasn't any worse, especially with the boy with me! I'm sure he will never forget today! Pics to follow....

sourkraut · 03-30-2012, 11:06 PM

Glad you guys are ok, although that sucks!

Newtz67 · 03-30-2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourkraut

Glad you guys are ok, although that sucks!

Thanks! You know what as bad as it could have been, it could not have gone better. Considering what could have happened, I'm actually happy right now.

C/10 King · 03-31-2012, 12:40 AM

Newt, glad you and your son are okay.

freakshow108 · 03-31-2012, 12:47 AM

What a bummer! Look at the bright side, if there really is one, now you can make her even nicer, for " safety's" sake!

glad you guys are ok!
Posted via Mobile Device

67chevy1series · 03-31-2012, 12:56 AM

Very happy to see you and your boy are ok newt! And some major cleaning, elbow grease, Fan shroud, radiator hoses, fuel line, new distributor cap maybe spark plug wires and an air filter and then Looks like ou should be back at it!
Posted via Mobile Device

Newtz67 · 03-31-2012, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Newt, glad you and your son are okay.

Thank you sir

Quote:

Originally Posted by freakshow108

What a bummer! Look at the bright side, if there really is one, now you can make her even nicer, for " safety's" sake!

glad you guys are ok!
Posted via Mobile Device

Yes, of course

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Very happy to see you and your boy are ok newt! And some major cleaning, elbow grease, Fan shroud, radiator hoses, fuel line, new distributor cap maybe spark plug wires and an air filter and then Looks like ou should be back at it!
Posted via Mobile Device

Easy money buddy!

67chevy1series · 03-31-2012, 01:46 AM

lol well at least you have the burb so you can still cruze in a classic chevy to get parts for the 67!

mcbassin · 03-31-2012, 01:54 AM

Fires suck! Glad it didn't hurt the truck too bad
Posted via Mobile Device

72blueshark · 03-31-2012, 04:52 AM

(googly eyes and engine) OOOOOOOOO pretty. the old pictures of the truck are very cool too. very sad about the fire

i have faith that it will look fantastic again!

darkhorse970 · 03-31-2012, 08:01 AM

I'm sorry to hear about the fire, and hope you get the truck fixed soon. I love the look of the tires and wheels, what brand are the rear tires?

Newtz67 · 03-31-2012, 11:47 AM

Thanks guys! Darkhorse, the rear tires are BFgoodrich Euro TA. 305/50/15. I've been told that they don't make them anymore.

big_al_71 · 03-31-2012, 11:59 AM

Glad you and your boy are ok the truck is an easy fix. However driving these old buckets you should carry a fire extiguisher as it could had been much worse..I have one inside the bed strapped on the side for quick access if ever needed.

Newtz67 · 03-31-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Glad you and your boy are ok the truck is an easy fix. However driving these old buckets you should carry a fire extiguisher as it could had been much worse..I have one inside the bed strapped on the side for quick access if ever needed.

Thanks Al. Yes, you're absolutely right about the fire extinguisher. That's one of the lessons I learned here. Seems like I prefer to take chances and learn the hard way. Pic of extinguisher coming soon....

*bk2life* · 11-09-2012, 01:24 AM

hey man how's this truck comin?

Newtz67 · 11-14-2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bk2life

hey man how's this truck comin?

Just sitting, I'm kinda depressed about it all. Just been cruising the burb....

02-16-2012, 12:56 AM	#2
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '67 swb Here's my buddies truck that the wheels and tires came off of. They seem to fit quite well for him. Apparently his truck is lower than I thought. Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

02-17-2012, 09:07 PM	#3
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '67 swb Got the tires remounted on the rallyes and got them on the truck! Much better! Just like the good old days! BTW, I bought some used tires for the front. So the backs are 305/50/15 and the fronts are 245/60/15. Attached Images __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

02-17-2012, 09:13 PM	#4
freakshow108 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eatonville WA Posts: 296	Re: Newtz '67 swb I'm diggin the rallies!!! ! Posted via Mobile Device

02-18-2012, 12:42 AM	#5
tasian Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hangtown, ca Posts: 244	Re: Newtz '67 swb oh heck yeah the rallies look great on there maybe even good enough to get that suga' mama __________________ Betsy's build 70 c20 4 speed 406sb

02-18-2012, 02:16 AM	#7
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Newtz '67 swb Awesome build thread ! I like those rallys on there ! That Big Block sounds awesome You did a great job on it __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

03-30-2012, 09:29 PM	#9
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '67 swb Well kids, I went to pick up the boy from school today. When we went to leave, I started the truck and it backfired a little. No biggy I thought as we drove away. We got about 100 feet and it died. Then I saw smoke coming up from out of the shifter. I was confused as hell for a split second, then the flashbacks kicked in.....engine fire. I steered it off the road which happened to be right in front of the fire station, unlatched the boys seat belt and told him to get outa the truck quick! We ran to the fire station with no one in site. We ran inside yelling hello! The one and only fire fighter came out, and I told him my truck is on fire! He jumped in the truck and drove it outside next to the 67. It seemed like hours that we sat there waiting for him to get the hose out as we watched smoke roll from the truck. When he was ready I popped the hood for him, just to see that the fire was out already. He said he didn't wanna spray down such a pretty engine haha. He did anyway just to be sure. Called AAA to come pick us up with the truck, turned out to be Herm from Shaws. Some I'm sure will know who he is. He has driven for Shaws for 31 years! He drops the truck off at our house and has me sign. AAA will tow for 5 miles free, then charge after that. It was 7.6 miles to our house. After I signed his paperwork, Herm said he wasn't gonna charge me for the mileage, that I had enough problems. Not sure if it was because I hadn't shaved for a week or the fire Lessons learned? No more cheap paper air filters, and always catch on fire in a small town right in front of the fire station So glad that it wasn't any worse, especially with the boy with me! I'm sure he will never forget today! Pics to follow.... __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

03-30-2012, 11:06 PM	#10
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Newtz '67 swb Glad you guys are ok, although that sucks! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

03-31-2012, 12:40 AM	#12
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Newtz '67 swb Newt, glad you and your son are okay. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

03-31-2012, 12:47 AM	#13
freakshow108 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eatonville WA Posts: 296	Re: Newtz '67 swb What a bummer! Look at the bright side, if there really is one, now you can make her even nicer, for " safety's" sake! glad you guys are ok! Posted via Mobile Device

03-31-2012, 12:56 AM	#14
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Newtz '67 swb Very happy to see you and your boy are ok newt! And some major cleaning, elbow grease, Fan shroud, radiator hoses, fuel line, new distributor cap maybe spark plug wires and an air filter and then Looks like ou should be back at it! Posted via Mobile Device

03-31-2012, 01:46 AM	#16
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Newtz '67 swb lol well at least you have the burb so you can still cruze in a classic chevy to get parts for the 67!

03-31-2012, 01:54 AM	#17
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Newtz '67 swb Fires suck! Glad it didn't hurt the truck too bad Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-31-2012, 04:52 AM	#18
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: Newtz '67 swb (googly eyes and engine) OOOOOOOOO pretty. the old pictures of the truck are very cool too. very sad about the fire i have faith that it will look fantastic again! __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing

03-31-2012, 08:01 AM	#19
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Newtz '67 swb I'm sorry to hear about the fire, and hope you get the truck fixed soon. I love the look of the tires and wheels, what brand are the rear tires? __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

03-31-2012, 11:47 AM	#20
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Newtz '67 swb Thanks guys! Darkhorse, the rear tires are BFgoodrich Euro TA. 305/50/15. I've been told that they don't make them anymore. __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

03-31-2012, 11:59 AM	#21
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Newtz '67 swb Glad you and your boy are ok the truck is an easy fix. However driving these old buckets you should carry a fire extiguisher as it could had been much worse..I have one inside the bed strapped on the side for quick access if ever needed. __________________ 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

11-09-2012, 01:24 AM	#23
bk2life Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: phx, az Posts: 868	Re: Newtz '67 swb hey man how's this truck comin?

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.