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Very nice looking radiator!

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So I ordered the new wheels. A few days go by without any confirmation or notification of shipping etc. I email them to see whats up and in the back of my mind I'm thinking they dont actually have the wheels in stock and cant get them, which is pretty much the response I get from them. They offered to sell me 20" irocs from another brand for the same price. Before I agree to that though I look again at my options. The 18" irocs were listed on amazon for a higher price, but listed. They are being sold by another seller through the amazon site, so I contact them. Do you guys actually have these wheels in stock? No, they dont. It was an error and not long after my talk the amazon site is updated showing none available.

The OE Productions wheel is very similar, with a different center. Having 20s isn't a deal killer, just wasn't what I wanted. I know a guy that works for wheel pros and he created software showing their available wheels on various cars/trucks, so I checked it out. Carter Hickman, does renderings and other artwork. Very talented guy.

http://www.wheelpros.com/carfigurato...r=17&submodel=

I scroll through every wheel option and a couple stand out. I asked a few friends which they preferred, and got different favorites from each, which to me means any of the 3 were good and to go with what I liked best.

So these got delivered today. While I'm out of town and cant drool over them.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...shaua6nuh.jpeg

I think they will look awesome.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps1g3ymce0.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psh6cbmbbv.jpg

Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
 

So now I just need tires and a new fan controller for the radiator. The other night daburb stopped by with a new tach and blinker switch. My used tach kept bouncing around and cutting out. The blinker switch cracked where the screw holds the blinker handle. This will pretty much knock out my winter punch list for my truck.

For tires I'm looking at these pirellis. Good price, highly rated.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
 

I have been running the scorpions on my 02 for several years now and really like them. Those wheels are :metal:

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Congrats on the new wheels! Very nice :metal:

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Good to know. Thanks!
Thanks. Cant wait to get them mounted up. Tires are ordered. :metal:

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Before: 28" tires on 15" wheels, purchased 1987 (wheels) 1993 (tires), Fronts are 235/70-15 and rear is 275/60-15.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps8leqbv8j.jpg
Now: 29" tires on 18" wheels. These are the same size all around 255/55-18.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psklkxfxpa.jpg

Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
 

Looks good. Does it have any rake to it now?

Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
 

Same rake as before. My old tires were different widths but the same diameter.

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Niiice!

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I kind of thought it would, but with the camera angle my old eyes couldn't tell for sure :rolleyes:

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Here's the stance for your tired old eyes...
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psmnfrzhpr.jpg

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Wow! those new rims look great! Awesome choice. :metal:

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It looks like a different truck. Nice choice on the wheels.

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Thanks!
It does. I'm not used to it yet. I've seen it so long the old way that its hard to get used to seeing it like this. I love it.

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:metal:

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My new farm truck. 1979 C-30 crew cab 2wd 454/400 PS PB AC Tilt

Runs good. Drove it home 90 miles without problems. Lights all work. It has some rust but its not too bad yet.

No plans for restoration. This is something to use so I'm not hauling branches in my C-10 and my tow vehicle.

My son calls it Brutus.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdo7lbkxt.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pscuegss7i.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psnotahnku.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psb4177f5c.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psbhnjz5pi.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psawzt41pr.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psgycbijuv.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pszjyqfuhb.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psnqscgos6.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psuggzlgkp.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pstijcxdco.jpg

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Very kool! :metal:

That should make a good work truck and who knows after you finisgh the others what this one might transform into. ;)

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Nice addition! That's a really rust free truck for a Minnesota rig!

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Someday maybe. Can't rule it out.
At first glance maybe, but when you look closer you see plenty of rust. Both front fenders and hood, drivers door, rockers, one of the cab supports, bottoms of wheel wells. And I think there is a spot on the firewall too. I know it could be much worse but it will take some work to fill the holes.

We took the pressure washer to it yesterday and got the mildew and moss off it. This was a Washington truck at some point. It was given an assigned Ser# from there. Had a camper in it for many of its years and had a 5th wheel hitch at some point.

My son is bringing it to school monday. I have a new wiper motor and heater fan motor that came with it that I want him to install. The gas guage doesn't work. He can take it to the mechanic class to see if they can get the AC working once the fan motor is replaced. Power steering leak and maybe a leak on the brake master cylinder. It has hydroboost brakes.

Before next winter I'd like to get the rockers replaced and any other cab rust fixed. Maybe door window seals/felts. Maybe patch the driver door up. There is a ton of wiring splices all over the truck. I'm shocked all the lights work and it runs. The dual tank set up has been disconnected and I'd like to get that back in operation.

My kid will end up driving it more than me, but thats ok if he puts some work into it.

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Damn it...I just made the descission not to go for larger wheels and definetly not chrome...seeing your pictures makes me reconsider :)

truck look awesome on those 18"!!

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I've got some rockers for one of these I can get you some pics of when you're ready.

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Thanks. You gotta do yours how you want it. You are allowed to change your mind.
For under both sets of doors? That would be great. Any time really. I'm in Waterloo this weekend.

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Killer score on the new truck! :metal:

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Yes, they are full length one piece ones. Shoot me a text if you remember, and remind me and I will dig them out and get you some pics of them.