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Old 03-27-2014, 01:35 PM   #1
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New Member - '61 SBW Fleetside

Hey all, just wanted to introduce myself. In the short time I've been on this board, I've met some very helpful people. I'm coming from the Nova world so I don't know much about C10's.

Just got this truck and I think it's a good platform to start from. I plan on bagging it and want to lay frame. I will be ordering wheels / tires (smoothies & white walls) so from the responses I've received, 15x6 215/75/15 Front; 225/75/15 Rear should clear. Do you guys agree?
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Old 03-27-2014, 02:02 PM   #2
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Welcome and a great set of rides you have there.
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Old 03-27-2014, 02:19 PM   #3
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Welcome and yes very nice platform to start with. Nice truck and ohhhhh yeah and I will also take that car!!!!
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Old 03-27-2014, 02:22 PM   #4
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Hey, Nova to C10 is great! At leased you kept it Chevy. Welcome.
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Old 03-27-2014, 02:44 PM   #5
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Hey, Nova to C10 is great! At leased you kept it Chevy. Welcome.
LOL is there any other choice?
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Old 03-27-2014, 03:29 PM   #6
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Great Year, Great color, just as my wife's


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Old 03-27-2014, 03:46 PM   #7
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Welcome, nice rides. Yes those will work, check the aspect ratio for sidewall hieght when you get wider so you keep the same look. If you convert to 5 lug spindle/bakes and have your rears filled and drilled you could scoop these up from a board member north of you.
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Old 03-27-2014, 06:25 PM   #8
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Welcome to the forum! Great truck! Coming from Nova to C-10 is perfectly fine! Yer staying chevy an that's what matters! LOL! You've been in the light for years!
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Old 03-27-2014, 11:46 PM   #9
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Welcome to the forum

Nice looking truck and Nova
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Welcome! Looks like the truck has been treated nicely!
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Nice looking rides. I would look at getting the suspension first (drop member) and then pick the wheels based on the final assembly so back spacing can be verified along with wheel type to clear the brakes.
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Old 03-28-2014, 04:21 PM   #12
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Nice looking rides. I would look at getting the suspension first (drop member) and then pick the wheels based on the final assembly so back spacing can be verified along with wheel type to clear the brakes.
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Thanks for heads up...I'll do that.
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