My 67 short stepside

[JG67]

Cool build! I'm doing a 67 small back window. I'll follow this one.

[sperger72]

Working on drip rails and roof radius

[sperger72]

New drip for the front.

[sperger72]

Have rear fenders now. Also getting to measure back spacing for wheels.

Cab goes on chassis for the first time this weekend.

[BossHogg69]

Well... Care to share what that fancy wheel measuring device had to say in regard to the shoes you'll be running?

[sperger72]

Adam,

Yes Sir, I will share once I put it on and try it. Do not have front sheet metal on yet, so can only measure rear but yes I will share the info. My rear end is narrowed down to 60" hub to hub.

[sperger72]

Putting radius in to remove the peak in the cab.

[tucker69]

Look you color combo. Welcome. I am rather new to board also. Call me if I can help with anything. Your close, I got a good buddy in Tyler, he owns car lot, Guillory Motors.

[sperger72]

Tucker69 my need help one day.

[BossHogg69]

Originally Posted by sperger72

Adam,

Yes Sir, I will share once I put it on and try it. Do not have front sheet metal on yet, so can only measure rear but yes I will share the info. My rear end is narrowed down to 60" hub to hub.

I had my '69 12 bolt narrowed 2" (1" per side), so it's about the same width as yours. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 1/2". I ended up with 19x12's w/6" backspace on mine and trimmed my fender lip to get everything up under the fender wells. I really wish I would've narrowed it 1.5" on each side with the 6" bs to give me a little more wiggle room. I should've gotten one of those pimp a$$ tools like you have and maybe I would've gotten it right!

[sperger72]

Going to have to cut bed out to fit my 335s. I knew I was going to but the tires look cool under the truck for the first time.

[BossHogg69]

Yep, I tubbed out mine also. I originally had 335/30/18's on 18x12's, but now I'm running 345/30/19s.

Who makes that wheel fitment tool?

[sperger72]

Adam
The tool is from c And c tek, cool little device.

I thought about running 19 with the new viper tire 355/19 but I like the bf Goodrich rival tires and they do not make that size in a rival.

It looks like there is a ton of room under the truck. Looks like I could run an even wider tire. What did you use to cut the bed, I was going to use a jigsaw.

Zach

[sperger72]

Has anyone used the Unisteer rack?

[BossHogg69]

Originally Posted by sperger72

Adam
The tool is from c And c tek, cool little device.

I thought about running 19 with the new viper tire 355/19 but I like the bf Goodrich rival tires and they do not make that size in a rival.

It looks like there is a ton of room under the truck. Looks like I could run an even wider tire. What did you use to cut the bed, I was going to use a jigsaw.

Zach

I have a little Ingersoll Rand air powered body saw/mini reciprocating saw. it is an awesome little dude.

I searched for that tool and couldn't find it? you got a link to a distributor on where to get one?

[sperger72]

Adam,

I will get the contact info on the tire tool. I cannot find it either on the web. I have asked Rob Phillips for the contact. I will let you know

I ordered me an IR small air saw. Thanks for the tip

[sperger72]

Adam,

Did you trim the rear fender or roll it to gain so room for the tire?

Zach

[sperger72]

Looks like I have a lot of extra room the rear for more tire, this a 335. I will have to move in about 2 inches and probably roll fender lip. Could do a wider tire but I want to stay with Rivals so 335 it is for now.

[sperger72]

Adam,

Also what tail lights did you go with? It looks like Lambert LEDs?

[tucker69]

Let me know how much you take/add for your rear wheels. I assume you are going to cut the bed side wall and install a mini-tub of some sort. As soon as i get my driveline back in my frame and cab mounted, thats going to be my next step also...thanks casey

[sperger72]

Adam,

This is the company on the backspace tool.

[sperger72]

Casey,

Will do. I think I am just going to add a factory wheel tub narrowed a few inches. Small as possible to make lines cleaner. I will let you know what I did when we cut. Probably this weekend.

Zach

[slowcpe]

Liking the progress. Tire looks good back there.

I looked into the Unisteer kit and it looks nice. I ended up going with a full mild dropmember since it wasn't much more money than buying all the parts I needed.

[BossHogg69]

Originally Posted by sperger72

Adam,

Did you trim the rear fender or roll it to gain so room for the tire?

Zach

Yes, I only left about 1/2" of the inside lip all the way around.

Originally Posted by sperger72

Adam,

Also what tail lights did you go with? It looks like Lambert LEDs?

I got them from Streetrod Headquarters, Lambert may make them though?

Below is a pic of the lights off, taillights on, then foot on the brake.

Originally Posted by tucker69

Let me know how much you take/add for your rear wheels. I assume you are going to cut the bed side wall and install a mini-tub of some sort. As soon as i get my driveline back in my frame and cab mounted, thats going to be my next step also...thanks casey

I used a fleetside wheel tub on my truck, like a lot of others do and sectioned it 4". I could have taken more out, but it was a nice flat transition with taking the 4" out and easy to weld back together. I originally was running 335's on an 18x12, and did my measuring for this setup. You can see them stacked in the garage. Maybe this info can help you too, Zach.

Originally Posted by sperger72

Adam,

This is the company on the backspace tool.

Thanks for the info, I wish I would've had that about 6 months ago!

[sperger72]

Adam,

Thank for the info. Are the Hagan LEDs bright at night? Yours are Hagen LEDs, and Lambert makes basically the same lights.

Is the extra 10mm on the 345 really noticeable? It is only .393" wider.

The stance in the rear on your truck is awesome. That is what I am going for on mine, close. Is that a Mar-K rollpan?

Thanks for the help

Zach