Changed my front clip to a 73 - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Grande Rojo · 03-19-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MWood

Did you ever do this? And yes, I know the thread is over 3 years old.

Sold the crewcab already... still have the red truck though.
I have since de-tuned the motor and repainted it. I also ceramic coated the inside of wheels.

softballnrd27 · 03-19-2014, 01:55 PM

Did you narrow the rear or widen the tubs to fit the 20x12 wheels? What back spacing? You're running 315/35s right?

Grande Rojo · 03-26-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by softballnrd27

Did you narrow the rear or widen the tubs to fit the 20x12 wheels? What back spacing? You're running 315/35s right?

yes, I had to widen the tubs a few inches. the wheels are 20x12 with 6" BS and 315/35/20's
The rearend is the stock 2.73 geared 10 bolt, haven't broken it yet.

Claytona08 · 03-26-2014, 10:00 AM

What did you use to paint the engine?

Grande Rojo · 03-28-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Claytona08

What did you use to paint the engine?

VHT high temp black epoxy then high temp satin clear. Headers are ceramic coated.

03-19-2014, 01:55 PM	#102
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 Did you narrow the rear or widen the tubs to fit the 20x12 wheels? What back spacing? You're running 315/35s right? __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

03-26-2014, 10:00 AM	#104
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Changed my front clip to a 73 What did you use to paint the engine? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"



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