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subtle71 · 12-02-2005, 05:52 PM

Finally got my new wheels on my truck. I know several you were curious and shared my excitement. So, here you go guys...

Plus I found a real cool way to get the stickers off the new tires. From a dead stop, apply right foot to long skinny pedal on the right about half way. When smoke appears in rear view mirror, release long skinny pedal. Inspect tires, repeat as needed!

*screamin_c102* · 12-02-2005, 05:55 PM

looks friggin' sweet

subtle71 · 12-02-2005, 06:06 PM

Sorry the pics are not the best in the world. It is hard to tell, but they are 18"x10" Billet Specialties Vintech Dish wheels all the way around. BF Goodrich G-Force T/A kdw 275/40zr18 tires. Here's a close up.

**Joesjunk** · 12-02-2005, 06:12 PM

Very nice. I really like that wheel.

phantom dually · 12-02-2005, 06:18 PM

Very nice. Are you gonna bring it down some or not??

chevyguy_72 · 12-02-2005, 06:28 PM

Looks sweet man!!!

skidder · 12-02-2005, 06:48 PM

sweeet

chevyboy55 · 12-02-2005, 07:22 PM

"Plus I found a real cool way to get the stickers off the new tires. From a dead stop, apply right foot to long skinny pedal on the right about half way. When smoke appears in rear view mirror, release long skinny pedal"
How do you get the front stickers off, high speed cornering?

muddpile · 12-02-2005, 07:22 PM

Looks great! Really updates the look of the truck.

**Palf70Step** · 12-02-2005, 07:25 PM

They look real good Dean. Can't wait to finally see the truck in person!

**Canadian694x4** · 12-02-2005, 09:30 PM

Sweet!!!!!

Inthuwind · 12-02-2005, 10:05 PM

All I can say is WOW!!!!

junkyarddog1956 · 12-02-2005, 10:16 PM

I like it .... nice looking truck ... Joe

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-02-2005, 10:17 PM

Thosre are sweet looking on there...

kelsfine69 · 12-02-2005, 10:27 PM

nice .........but wheres your brake lights??

krue · 12-02-2005, 11:43 PM

You gonna have it at the cruise in tomorrow night?

Ole Blue 68 · 12-03-2005, 12:34 AM

Cha-ching!

I'm not a big fan of new wheels on old trucks but that's a great match.

yank · 12-03-2005, 01:01 AM

Very nice dean. makes me want to work that much harder on mine.

Mike

subtle71 · 12-03-2005, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelsfine69

nice .........but wheres your brake lights??

Apparently I missed the memo from MAR-K about their bedsides not having the taillight and back up light bracket threaded mounting holes! If I miss the cruise-in tommorrow it will be because of them. And to make things even better, of course the mounting brackets go on from the cab side of the stake pocket. This means that in order to DRILL HOLES IN MY FRESHLY PAINTED TRUCK, I will need to remove my FRESHLY INSTALLED rear fenders.

I am not trying to blast them, but some type of notice would have been...HELPFULL!

**Tim Christian** · 12-03-2005, 08:27 AM

For a tempoary fix remove your top rear crossmember bolt the one on the fender side and use it to tighten down your bracket you will only be able to run a taillight only and it will be a lot lower but it will get you to the cruise in.

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 12-03-2005, 08:39 AM

sweeeeeeeeet.....I like it

mike nutt · 12-03-2005, 08:44 AM

the truck really looks great. the wheels really set it off, awsome .

GMan69 · 12-03-2005, 09:03 AM

Looks awesome, Dean. Hope you get to drive it up here tonight.

**BOSS** · 12-03-2005, 09:06 AM

Sweet ride!!who needs lights anyway.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-03-2005, 10:08 AM

That is absolutely gorgeous! Those rims look great - have a nice classic look but updated too. Would love to see your truck in person.

12-02-2005, 05:52 PM	#1
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	More Progress: New wheels!! Finally got my new wheels on my truck. I know several you were curious and shared my excitement. So, here you go guys... Plus I found a real cool way to get the stickers off the new tires. From a dead stop, apply right foot to long skinny pedal on the right about half way. When smoke appears in rear view mirror, release long skinny pedal. Inspect tires, repeat as needed! Attached Images __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

12-02-2005, 05:55 PM	#2
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Re: More Progress: New wheels!! looks friggin' sweet

12-02-2005, 06:06 PM	#3
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: More Progress: New wheels!! Sorry the pics are not the best in the world. It is hard to tell, but they are 18"x10" Billet Specialties Vintech Dish wheels all the way around. BF Goodrich G-Force T/A kdw 275/40zr18 tires. Here's a close up. Attached Images __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

12-02-2005, 06:12 PM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: More Progress: New wheels!! Very nice. I really like that wheel. __________________ 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

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chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: More Progress: New wheels!! "Plus I found a real cool way to get the stickers off the new tires. From a dead stop, apply right foot to long skinny pedal on the right about half way. When smoke appears in rear view mirror, release long skinny pedal" How do you get the front stickers off, high speed cornering?

12-02-2005, 07:22 PM	#9
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: More Progress: New wheels!! Looks great! Really updates the look of the truck. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

12-02-2005, 07:25 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: More Progress: New wheels!! They look real good Dean. Can't wait to finally see the truck in person! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-02-2005, 09:30 PM	#11
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: More Progress: New wheels!! Sweet!!!!! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

12-02-2005, 10:05 PM	#12
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12-02-2005, 10:16 PM	#13
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kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: More Progress: New wheels!! nice .........but wheres your brake lights?? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...



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12-02-2005, 11:43 PM	#16
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: More Progress: New wheels!! You gonna have it at the cruise in tomorrow night? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: More Progress: New wheels!! For a tempoary fix remove your top rear crossmember bolt the one on the fender side and use it to tighten down your bracket you will only be able to run a taillight only and it will be a lot lower but it will get you to the cruise in.

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