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Rocka_willie · 03-13-2013, 03:57 AM

I have a 1960 apache and I really want to do something open wheeled like an older truck just wondering if there anyone who's done it or has pics
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Rocka_willie · 03-13-2013, 03:59 AM

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1963c-10 · 03-13-2013, 09:24 AM

Heres a few

spacedebris · 03-13-2013, 10:41 AM

Be careful here in CA with an open wheel design if you plan to drive it anywhere. I was just busted by the CHP for having my wheels extend 3/4 of an inch beyond my fender. I tried to fight it but the ruling was...

"unless the vehicle in question came from the factory with exposed tires, it is illegal in this state".

My brother also just got busted on his rock crawler blazer for not having mud flaps. The reason on that one was that on any raised vehicle that the fender does not cover within 8 inches of the ground a mud flap is required. We argued that many stock trucks dont do that but the judge just said that stock trucks in this state could not be sold if above that restriction and if they are sold without mudflaps, the dealer could be held responsible as well as the owner.

We have some real hard-a$$es around here. I have a buddy who lives in Kern County and they have the same issues. Just be careful. Remember we live in communist california.

1963c-10 · 03-13-2013, 10:56 AM

I don't personally think the late 1955-current trucks look good in open wheel design. I have seen some earlier trucks that looked decent though. Its just my opinion that the trucks are too big and square bodied to pull it off.

chevyrestoguy · 03-13-2013, 11:22 AM

I think the '60s trucks have so much style. You can't take half the body parts off and still look good. The front clips are everything to those trucks and they are a huge design element that, to me, has to stay.

And NO added-on grill is going to look as cool as the stock one!

bonehead · 03-13-2013, 11:49 AM

Those open wheeled designs applied to the 60-66 trucks would scare a hungry bulldog off of a meat wagon! Not my cup of tea for sure, but if you like it go for it.

TehNewGuy · 03-13-2013, 12:19 PM

If that's what you like man go for it! Some of those open wheel well designs look awesome! Besides if you don't like it you can always throw your front end back on if you don't hack it up right?
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1963c-10 · 03-13-2013, 12:24 PM

I agree...if its what you want have fun with it. And post some pics

hopped up · 03-13-2013, 12:34 PM

Dont do it!!!!!!
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BR3W CITY · 03-13-2013, 03:37 PM

ya don't do it. Open wheel only works on a special handful of cars, most of which stopped being made in the 20's and 30's

jonzcustomshop · 03-13-2013, 06:00 PM

some

**grumpy** · 03-13-2013, 07:24 PM

My contribution...

**joedoh** · 03-14-2013, 09:57 PM

MY OPINION is that it looks like a ramshackle collection of parts. If at the end of telling someone your vision you can say "and it wont even cost much because all the parts are dirt cheap", unless you are talking about a 32 ford you found in the woods, it will look dirt cheap.

03-13-2013, 03:57 AM	#1
Rocka_willie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Menifee ca Posts: 2	Open wheel wheel?! I have a 1960 apache and I really want to do something open wheeled like an older truck just wondering if there anyone who's done it or has pics Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 03:59 AM	#2
Rocka_willie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Menifee ca Posts: 2	Re: Open wheel wheel?! Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 09:24 AM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Open wheel wheel?! Heres a few Attached Images __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-13-2013, 10:41 AM	#4
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: Open wheel wheel?! Be careful here in CA with an open wheel design if you plan to drive it anywhere. I was just busted by the CHP for having my wheels extend 3/4 of an inch beyond my fender. I tried to fight it but the ruling was... "unless the vehicle in question came from the factory with exposed tires, it is illegal in this state". My brother also just got busted on his rock crawler blazer for not having mud flaps. The reason on that one was that on any raised vehicle that the fender does not cover within 8 inches of the ground a mud flap is required. We argued that many stock trucks dont do that but the judge just said that stock trucks in this state could not be sold if above that restriction and if they are sold without mudflaps, the dealer could be held responsible as well as the owner. We have some real hard-a$$es around here. I have a buddy who lives in Kern County and they have the same issues. Just be careful. Remember we live in communist california.

03-13-2013, 10:56 AM	#5
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Open wheel wheel?! I don't personally think the late 1955-current trucks look good in open wheel design. I have seen some earlier trucks that looked decent though. Its just my opinion that the trucks are too big and square bodied to pull it off. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-13-2013, 11:22 AM	#6
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Open wheel wheel?! I think the '60s trucks have so much style. You can't take half the body parts off and still look good. The front clips are everything to those trucks and they are a huge design element that, to me, has to stay. And NO added-on grill is going to look as cool as the stock one! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

03-13-2013, 11:49 AM	#7
bonehead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 516	Re: Open wheel wheel?! Those open wheeled designs applied to the 60-66 trucks would scare a hungry bulldog off of a meat wagon! Not my cup of tea for sure, but if you like it go for it. __________________ past trucks: 1980 C-10 Silverado SWB 1961 C-10 custom cab LWB 1966 C-10 custom cab LWB Last edited by bonehead; 03-13-2013 at 12:32 PM.

03-13-2013, 12:19 PM	#8
TehNewGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 86	Re: Open wheel wheel?! If that's what you like man go for it! Some of those open wheel well designs look awesome! Besides if you don't like it you can always throw your front end back on if you don't hack it up right? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 LWB Fleet- Project

03-13-2013, 12:24 PM	#9
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Open wheel wheel?! I agree...if its what you want have fun with it. And post some pics __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-13-2013, 12:34 PM	#10
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Open wheel wheel?! Dont do it!!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 03:37 PM	#11
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Open wheel wheel?! ya don't do it. Open wheel only works on a special handful of cars, most of which stopped being made in the 20's and 30's __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-13-2013, 06:00 PM	#12
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Open wheel wheel?! some Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

03-13-2013, 07:24 PM	#13
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Open wheel wheel?! My contribution... __________________ Tim Road Hounds

03-14-2013, 09:57 PM	#14
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Open wheel wheel?! MY OPINION is that it looks like a ramshackle collection of parts. If at the end of telling someone your vision you can say "and it wont even cost much because all the parts are dirt cheap", unless you are talking about a 32 ford you found in the woods, it will look dirt cheap. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

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