Wheel/tire change for the Blue Bomber - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sicklajoie · 11-14-2023, 09:27 AM

Last night's project was swapping out the tires and wheels that came with the truck (Big Country A/Ts on 16 x 6.5 rims) with what was on my 81 GMC (Michelins in 16 x 7 rims).
I also found a decent set of 69-72 truck hubcaps on ebay that a friend did an awesome job repainting.
I also gave the truck a Comet and Scotchbrite cleaning.
I'm happy with the results so far.

**Joesjunk** · 11-14-2023, 09:35 AM

Dang, much better! Looking good

**HO455** · 11-14-2023, 10:04 AM

She's a looker for sure!

Chevys4life · 11-14-2023, 10:35 AM

It's looking better already!!!

**mkmc69** · 11-14-2023, 10:42 AM

Big improvement!

**dave6672** · 11-14-2023, 10:15 PM

That's a great looking truck that you improved with the right era caps.

**special-K** · 11-15-2023, 07:56 AM

Way more better

yuccales · 11-15-2023, 08:23 AM

Good looking truck! Spare gets a cap, nice touch!

Shifty One · 11-15-2023, 02:35 PM

Very much likey!

11-14-2023, 09:27 AM	#1
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Wheel/tire change for the Blue Bomber Last night's project was swapping out the tires and wheels that came with the truck (Big Country A/Ts on 16 x 6.5 rims) with what was on my 81 GMC (Michelins in 16 x 7 rims). I also found a decent set of 69-72 truck hubcaps on ebay that a friend did an awesome job repainting. I also gave the truck a Comet and Scotchbrite cleaning. I'm happy with the results so far. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-14-2023, 09:35 AM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Wheel/tire change for the Blue Bomber Dang, much better! Looking good __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-14-2023, 10:04 AM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,977	Re: Wheel/tire change for the Blue Bomber She's a looker for sure! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

11-14-2023, 10:35 AM	#4
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 653	Re: Wheel/tire change for the Blue Bomber It's looking better already!!!

11-14-2023, 10:42 AM	#5
mkmc69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Logansport,In Posts: 544	Re: Wheel/tire change for the Blue Bomber Big improvement!

11-14-2023, 10:15 PM	#6
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,193	Re: Wheel/tire change for the Blue Bomber That's a great looking truck that you improved with the right era caps. __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10

11-15-2023, 07:56 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Wheel/tire change for the Blue Bomber Way more better __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-15-2023, 08:23 AM	#8
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,646	Re: Wheel/tire change for the Blue Bomber Good looking truck! Spare gets a cap, nice touch!

11-15-2023, 02:35 PM	#9
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 628	Re: Wheel/tire change for the Blue Bomber Very much likey! __________________ 1987 V20 farm-hand rescue 1998 C2500 lot-rot rescue



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