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onedayjake 04-19-2007 10:31 AM

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

stevehsd 04-19-2007 11:12 AM

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Nice truck!

5Mike7 04-19-2007 01:23 PM

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

onedayjake 04-19-2007 01:49 PM

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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

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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 (Post 2135095)
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

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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

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Originally Posted by onedayjake (Post 2135511)
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)?
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...U/100_0383.jpg
Like this shot.

onedayjake 04-20-2007 04:03 PM

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

solidaxel 04-21-2007 12:32 AM

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

Daniel U 04-23-2007 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by onedayjake (Post 2135511)
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

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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

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

Daniel U 04-23-2007 05:58 PM

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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!:lol: 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

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Looks great! I love the Rallys...


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