got some free stuff! and got my 73 front clip!

[texasfunk]

well, few weeks ago after i painted my rims and decided to go with a classic, hot rod look on my truck, considering i have 3 sets of 15x8 rallies in my back yard, i figured i could afford to trade 2 15x8's for 2 van rallies,i got a few hits, but 2 fell through, and one wanted a set for a set, and i didnt want to lose an entire set of 15x8's, well a few days ago i posted an ad to trade my 91 clip for a 73-79 clip, i got a call today, and went to look at it, in the process we were walking around his shop and i spotted one van rally, he let me have it, then he spotted another and said didnt you need 2? here you go, then he showed me an air cleaner, i said it was neat, and he gave it to me, then he dug into a pile of trim rings and said here, these are the best i got, they'll look good on them rallies, wow, this is a generous guy! he is giving me a PILE of parts, said to pick the best for my clip, and whatevers left just keep, he had 4 73-79 pick ups and has burb clips on em all, he said can you tell i like them? so he has piles and piles of parts, and he even gave me 2 hoods, ones a louvered hood, i will use it til i buy a cowl, he even said he'dgove me the trim that goes around the cab under the glass, and the drip rails, i'll have pic's of the clip and stuff soon, but for now, heres my score of the day!




Question:what tire size should i run up front? what will look better? can i find something to look good with the 255/70's? or will something look better with my 275/60's? thanks!

[Scootin 81 C20]

Nice haul. I have three of those trim rings hanging in my garage. Nobody wants them. I wish I could get that lucky at getting parts. I wouldn't mind seeing that louvered hood.

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Nice haul. I have three of those trim rings hanging in my garage. Nobody wants them. I wish I could get that lucky at getting parts. I wouldn't mind seeing that louvered hood.

yea, i kept saying, are you sure? he was like man, look around..i have a kingdom of 73-87 parts, if you need anything, just let me know and i'll hook you up, id rather see someone use it on their truck then see it go to waste! and i was going to order 2 more rings, i have 2 off my corvette wheels from my elcamino, and i was using them on my truck, but one side has vette rings, other has rings off a 88-98 truck, no i have a set! and i'll get pics as soon as i get it, he had one fender brand new in the box! and the other is rust free in great condition! we went to the fenced in area in the back, and he was showing me a 78 shortbed, no motor or trans, but extremly clean truck, had a small hit in front (what the new fender was for) all the original trim around, clean interior, he was like, if you would have came 2 weeks earlier i would have gave you that, i just gave it to a guy, if he never comes for it, its yours! i can only pray

[Driveway Dreams]

WOW!!! Nice guy! If he needs to give any other parts away, I will pm you a list of needs and my address and you can just send them my way, I will pay shipping.

[JohnC]

Nice score man!

[joe231]

SWEET!!!
Did you tell that guy about this forum?

[68 TT]

You totally scored finding an enthusiast like that. He is a rare guy indeed. Send that guy a nice Christmas present. He will be a great guy to keep in touch with.

[Mr.Scary]

yea really people like that are people u want 2 stay on good terms wit cause if u help him out he will help u out.

[texasfunk]

yea! he is a really nice guy, it was amazing all the parts he had, literally a kingdom of 73-87 parts! he has a crewcab duallly bagged to the ground he is using the clip on, and i indeed invited him to the site! he said he usually needs help around the summer (he is a nurse by day, bodyman by night) aat his shop, and that he'd love to have some help with the projects from time time, so we will definately see how this goes! unfortunately we just got snowed in, so nothing can be done today

[Dapper Dan]

nice score!

As far as your question goes I am running the same setup on my truck. And per advise on this site I am running a 275/60 tire out back and a 235/70 up front. I like how it looks and they are very close to the same height so you only need one spare

[old Rusty C10]

nice score aint it great to run into someone like that

[travo77]

man i need to make a trip to Lubbock

[Conundrum]

Nice score indeed!

I got an air cleaner just like that one given to me once, after the kid didn't have any luck selling it at his yard sale.

[Square84]

Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Nice haul. I have three of those trim rings hanging in my garage. Nobody wants them. I wish I could get that lucky at getting parts. I wouldn't mind seeing that louvered hood.

i also have 3 of those and have looked high and low for a fourth but no luck

[flamingbig10]

nice score for tires a 215/70 would look good

[texasfunk]

thanx guys! and aaron, you havea any pix of the 215? and anyone have some of the 235?

also, i dont think they will, but not sure, but ill the inner fender from my 87 fit the 73 clip?

[Dapper Dan]

This is 235/70 in front with 275/60 in rear. If you want a closer one I'll try and get one tomorrow

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by Dapper Dan

This is 235/70 in front with 275/60 in rear. If you want a closer one I'll try and get one tomorrow

wow! looks good! if you dont mind id like one from the side, and 3/4 from the back

[Rollinsqrbdy]

So you got rid of the newer front end?

[flamingbig10]

inner fenders won't work,

[Hottrucks]

all I can say is PAY IT FORWARD.....

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

all I can say is PAY IT FORWARD.....

Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

So you got rid of the newer front end?

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

inner fenders won't work,

thanks for the pics aaron!

and i have officially gotten rid of it, just waiting for him to call when he has the stuff together to go pick it up and leave mine,

[Scootin 81 C20]

Ok, so you're making your truck kinda like these?

[Hoods69BadBowTie]

Wow damn that's freaking awesome dude! Talked about getting hooked up better stay on this guys good side lol Can't wait to see some pics of the truck one you get started!

[texasfunk]

Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Ok, so you're making your truck kinda like these?

yes sir! except its not going to be black anymore, i am going to start the body work, its going to be black, lime green, and electric blue