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I'll contribute too. But I just can't compete with Leon's ride. That is NICE!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h...0/IMAG0417.jpg

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I'm having a hard time deciding the type of rim to go with myself, but most likely I'll just run the 15x10's I have for awhile unless I run across a great deal on something different. I'll probably go with rallys myself or torque thrusts later on though.

I really hope you can find a narrower centerline to match the rear. IMO those rims really set your truck apart from the rest. I'll help ya look around my area also and I'll let ya know if I find anything, but you just don't stumble across those Tomahawks everyday..lol.

I think one reason Stockton doesn't post prices is because they specialize in custom wheels as ordered, but I agree they should have the standard rates for custom work such as widening, chroming, powder coating,..etc. However, another reason they don't post prices such as tossing together a complete set of Rally wheels, (including trim rings and centers) is pretty darn expensive with Stockton even for the "raw" wheel that would still need to be painted.

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heres mine. just got it on the road.

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Nice '68 Vondutch!! So many sharp trucks being posted,...so little time :bowtie:

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Sid

thanks for the link just cost me some more money my wife would like to thank you as well They are making me a pair of 15x10 to match my 15 x 8 at a coa of $175.00 each plus freight . :lol:

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Way-to-go Will. :metal: Can't wait to see them mounted. What back spacing did you go with? What axle width do you have? One more......what tire size are you going to mount? 295/50s? :chevy:
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Like the patina...is it original or did you paint it?
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Anyone looking for a Tailsgate ?

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going with 4" and Tire will be 50's as long as they stay inside the finders

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Is that a smooth gate, can't tell its so black and shiney?

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Will,
I have 10" in the rear with 4" back spacing. My 295/50s stick out from the fender about 1.5 inches on each side. I don,t know my axle length, but your,s could be different...just sayin.
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Awesome!!! Are you gonna stick with your 275/60's on the back 10's? I'm glad I could help and I can't wait to see them mounted on your truck!! :metal:

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yes it is smooth I'm replaceing it with a stock Tailgate

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I'm not sure I may have to change the order I do not want the tires to stick outside the finder may have to change to a 5" back

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thanks i may have to change my order to 5" i do not want the tries to stick outside the finders

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I took a closer look today...the rims look as if the are even with or just outside the edge of the fender. You definitely need to crawl under and take some measurements. I have to double check mine, but I think the most BS I can go with is 5", maybe 5-1/2. I've read that 5-1/2 is real close to rubbing on the inside.
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Thanks for the complements Sid! After I get her back on the road I'll reconsider changing wheels? Really not crazy about the fronts sticking out past the fender. . I'm going to the Dayton Beach Turkey Run at the Daytona Raceway next weekend. It is a huge car show and swap meet. Looking to find a set of wheels at a decent price. :metal:
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bugz

Thanks yeah I'm changing the order to 5" .
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You're welcome, Bugz and good luck at the swap meet.

Forgive me for changing the subject, but I've been meaning to ask you a question. Do you have front turn signals, and if so, are they behind your grille? And if so, how did you mount them? Ok, that was a couple of questions..lol, but the reason I'm asking is, I'm in the process of stripping the paint from my grill, and the situation isn't looking too great at the moment. I still have a long way to go, but if it doesn't turn out the way I'm hoping, I'm thinking of going with the '71-'72 outer with a billet inner when funds become available, and most definitely using the '68 front bumper that Dg sent me.

If your signals are indeed behind your grill, could you post a pic of them and a little info on mounting? When you have time of course,...any advice would be appreciated.

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Sid,
Here's a few shots of the signals in the grill. One from the front and a couple from behind the grill. The PO, PO installed them. Looks like they are generic amber lights. They are functional. I may change them some day to LEDs.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps7fe451ea.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps593ce769.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/c...psc608af22.jpg
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i'm not bugz but mine are located behind my grill. they are just mounted to the rad. support. mine are some aftermarket style turn lenses for a trailer that resemble the lights from a 67 or 68. my truck had a billet grill when i got it and a front roll pan. i put a factory style 72 grill in it painted black.

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Thanks Bugz and DB. I'm really hoping I can get my old grill cleaned and polished up for now, and even if it does turn out ok, I'm still thinking of going to the correct '72 outer and a billet inner grill later. And when that time comes, I'll know where and how to mount the signals. Thanks again!! :flag:

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haha, I dont got it like that guy. That will be a sick truck. I got mine back from Joe in Dec '12. I've just been trying to enjoy it for now.

Any pic's of the Detroit truck?

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I like this look and your mounting technic :metal:
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Yeah you are right about that guy. Enjoy your truck as much as possible. I miss driving my truck Especially with the weather being like it is. I do not have any pictures of it, joe was touchy about it. It was very, very nice.

See you around
Dillon

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i've been toying with the idea of putting the headlights in that have the leds in bottom of it and using it as a turn signal but i'm not sure i want to buy the high priced ones since people say the cheaper ones are just that cheap. i don't drive my truck alot but the blinkers i have now are very visible when flashing so i may just keep them. thanks for the compliments.

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I found a pic of the 72. It was one of the final 8 of the Detroit Auto Show's Ridler Award. Buddy Schulz of Washington, Texas called the Reaper.

http://media.mlive.com/detroit/photo...8-standard.jpg

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just a few of ours

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps26fc46ca.jpg
http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/a...lackTruck7.jpg
http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab190/jus2qwk/4.jpg
http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab190/jus2qwk/5.jpg

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Like Father

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/a...lackTruck2.jpg

Like Son

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps4f602d0f.jpg

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I saw those lights also...but right now the price is a show stopper. I'll stick with what I have for now or move them inward mounted and grounded like yours.
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Love the silver one!!! What's your specs..how low, wheel, tire and BS?
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Thanks... Honstly Its been so long ago I cant hardly remeber but I thik it was a 4-6 drop, wheels are american racing torq thrust II's 18s up front 20s in the back.

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This is a PERFECT combination. The wheels, color, and stance, I give you two thumbs up........
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Thanks!! Its a pain in the neck but I love it

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Those trucks are SICK!! :gmc2: :chevy:

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Check this out

http://youtu.be/IdMP_VuXFUg



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Latest picture after bath......it's a 20 footer. :lol:
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/c...psfac060f5.jpg
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She's lookin' great Bugz! I wouldn't say it's a 20 footer unless you're referring to the black marks you leave behind you just before you catch 2nd gear..lol.

Still loving the stance of your truck, color, rims...etc. If I weren't neck deep working on mine now, your truck is one of those that would inspire me to get back on it. :metal:

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Heres my Ol Girl, She still sees winter Duty! Haha once you have enough rust it opens up all sorts of opportunities to drive em.

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I was flippin' through some pics tonight and saw this truck. Can anyone tell me or at least ball park the size tires that's on this truck? I thought at first they may be a 275/60, but they look wider and lower profile than the 275.

I'm guessing around a 295/50??

http://www.v6z24.com/jbodyforum/file...k_rear_863.jpg

http://www.v6z24.com/jbodyforum/file...p27029_675.jpg