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onedayjake · 04-19-2007, 10:31 AM

Just a couple of pics but I still have a ways to go.

stevehsd · 04-19-2007, 11:12 AM

Nice truck!

5Mike7 · 04-19-2007, 01:23 PM

Great stance on the truck, a nicely tucked front bumper would top (er front) it off well.

onedayjake · 04-19-2007, 01:49 PM

Thanks guys. I have a front roll pan to put on but it is fiberglass and it doesn't fit too well. If I can't get to work I will try your tucked bumper idea. I never thought of that!

Daniel U · 04-19-2007, 04:36 PM

I like your wheels/stance. I know Wheel Vintiques carries them. What size are yours? Did you tub the rear? Thanks, Daniel U

onedayjake · 04-19-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel U

I like your wheels/stance. I know Wheel Vintiques carries them. What size are yours? Did you tub the rear? Thanks, Daniel U

Yes they are Wheel Vintiques 15X7", I can't remember the backspacing. The tire size is 235/60r15 all the way around. I didn't realize how little room there is in the rear for a tire without tubbing it which I did not do. I might have to consider mini tubbing it to get a bigger tire under it. I don't want to alter the frame but my 454 isn't going to be easy on the 235's!

bondobob · 04-20-2007, 07:38 AM

Notice, the houses all look similar but I'll bet no one has a pick up like yours! Nice job.

Daniel U · 04-20-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onedayjake

Yes they are Wheel Vintiques 15X7", I can't remember the backspacing. The tire size is 235/60r15 all the way around. I didn't realize how little room there is in the rear for a tire without tubbing it which I did not do. I might have to consider mini tubbing it to get a bigger tire under it. I don't want to alter the frame but my 454 isn't going to be easy on the 235's!

Any chance you have time to take a shot from the rear(down low)?

Like this shot.

onedayjake · 04-20-2007, 04:03 PM

No but I will try to take one and post it tonight.

solidaxel · 04-21-2007, 12:32 AM

LOOKS FINISHED TO ME !!!!!!!!!!
You mean you have way to go to the gas station !!

Daniel U · 04-23-2007, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onedayjake

Yes they are Wheel Vintiques 15X7", I can't remember the backspacing. The tire size is 235/60r15 all the way around. I didn't realize how little room there is in the rear for a tire without tubbing it which I did not do. I might have to consider mini tubbing it to get a bigger tire under it. I don't want to alter the frame but my 454 isn't going to be easy on the 235's!

Are those wheels as big as will fit in the rear? What rear end are you using? Thanks for the pics. Daniel U

onedayjake · 04-23-2007, 05:41 PM

It's pretty tight back there, maybe a 1/2" to 3/4" on the inside by the box side and 1" to 2" at the fender. I wish someone made widened steel fenders for the rear. I might end up mini tubbing it to run a wider tire and just cut out the box side and cut rear fenders for the tubs inside the box. As for the rearend it's a 8.5" 10 bolt out of a 72 Nova with the perches cut off and the perches on it now are from the RB kit I got quite a while ago. The rear has 4.10's in it now but they will have to go unless I get a 700r4 to go in there. I would like to drive it on the highway once in while. If you have questions I will be happy to answer them.

onedayjake · 04-23-2007, 05:42 PM

By the way here's a couple of pics without the box on.

Daniel U · 04-23-2007, 05:58 PM

Thanks for the additional pics. I think I've decided on these wheels for my '54. I'm trying to keep as many GM parts on it as possible, so these GM rally wheels will lend themselves to that theme. I've always liked them, just never considered them for my '54. After seing your truck, I liked the look. I will probably color match the wheel to my truck. They will wiegh less than the other 17's I looked at. Tires will be cheaper too!

When I get it on the road, my local tire shop has a tool that measures the distance to get the most tire between the frame and fender. The front tires will match as there is plenty of room up front with the Must.II front end. Thanks again, Daniel U

jchav62 · 04-23-2007, 06:40 PM

Looks great! I love the Rallys...

04-19-2007, 10:31 AM	#1
onedayjake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Posts: 105	Getting closer! Just a couple of pics but I still have a ways to go. Attached Images __________________ 1947 1/2 ton, 5.3, 4L60E, 10 bolt 1974 Jimmy, 4 inch lift, 35" Thornbirds sold

04-19-2007, 11:12 AM	#2
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: Getting closer! Nice truck! __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

04-19-2007, 01:23 PM	#3
5Mike7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 283	Re: Getting closer! Great stance on the truck, a nicely tucked front bumper would top (er front) it off well. __________________ 55-9 stuff that need a new home http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226133 Last edited by 5Mike7; 04-19-2007 at 01:23 PM.

04-19-2007, 01:49 PM	#4
onedayjake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Posts: 105	Re: Getting closer! Thanks guys. I have a front roll pan to put on but it is fiberglass and it doesn't fit too well. If I can't get to work I will try your tucked bumper idea. I never thought of that! __________________ 1947 1/2 ton, 5.3, 4L60E, 10 bolt 1974 Jimmy, 4 inch lift, 35" Thornbirds sold

04-19-2007, 04:36 PM	#5
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Getting closer! I like your wheels/stance. I know Wheel Vintiques carries them. What size are yours? Did you tub the rear? Thanks, Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe Last edited by Daniel U; 04-19-2007 at 04:39 PM.

04-20-2007, 07:38 AM	#7
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: Getting closer! Notice, the houses all look similar but I'll bet no one has a pick up like yours! Nice job.

04-20-2007, 04:03 PM	#9
onedayjake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Posts: 105	Re: Getting closer! No but I will try to take one and post it tonight. __________________ 1947 1/2 ton, 5.3, 4L60E, 10 bolt 1974 Jimmy, 4 inch lift, 35" Thornbirds sold

04-21-2007, 12:32 AM	#10
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Getting closer! LOOKS FINISHED TO ME !!!!!!!!!! You mean you have way to go to the gas station !! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

04-23-2007, 05:41 PM	#12
onedayjake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Posts: 105	Re: Getting closer! It's pretty tight back there, maybe a 1/2" to 3/4" on the inside by the box side and 1" to 2" at the fender. I wish someone made widened steel fenders for the rear. I might end up mini tubbing it to run a wider tire and just cut out the box side and cut rear fenders for the tubs inside the box. As for the rearend it's a 8.5" 10 bolt out of a 72 Nova with the perches cut off and the perches on it now are from the RB kit I got quite a while ago. The rear has 4.10's in it now but they will have to go unless I get a 700r4 to go in there. I would like to drive it on the highway once in while. If you have questions I will be happy to answer them. __________________ 1947 1/2 ton, 5.3, 4L60E, 10 bolt 1974 Jimmy, 4 inch lift, 35" Thornbirds sold

04-23-2007, 05:42 PM	#13
onedayjake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Posts: 105	Re: Getting closer! By the way here's a couple of pics without the box on. Attached Images __________________ 1947 1/2 ton, 5.3, 4L60E, 10 bolt 1974 Jimmy, 4 inch lift, 35" Thornbirds sold

04-23-2007, 05:58 PM	#14
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Getting closer! Thanks for the additional pics. I think I've decided on these wheels for my '54. I'm trying to keep as many GM parts on it as possible, so these GM rally wheels will lend themselves to that theme. I've always liked them, just never considered them for my '54. After seing your truck, I liked the look. I will probably color match the wheel to my truck. They will wiegh less than the other 17's I looked at. Tires will be cheaper too! When I get it on the road, my local tire shop has a tool that measures the distance to get the most tire between the frame and fender. The front tires will match as there is plenty of room up front with the Must.II front end. Thanks again, Daniel U __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

04-23-2007, 06:40 PM	#15
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Getting closer! Looks great! I love the Rallys... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4



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