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RockTonka · 02-09-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

where would you have your ralleys widened at? i was thinking the same thing on my truck! i want to get a set of rims like you got and widen two of them to 15x12 by adding 4in. to the backspacing and get some mickeys! anyways nice place you guys got, dont have to worry about the neighbors anymore, so thats a plus!!

Yea, no neighbors (and no HOA). We're researching options now on wheels and who may be able to widen the ralleys...no solid direction yet. Maybe just narrow the rear to stock width and keep it like it is for now...I could really use the funds elsewhere (like putting it towards a lift in the shop

).

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Originally Posted by 96twodoor

Very cool ,I love this build . It would look pretty mean with some big meats back there.

Thanks, I would really like to put some meats in there, but...struggling with funds appropriation and distribution

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Originally Posted by RANDY COX

I said it once awesome,awesome,awesome.......actually 3 times.....

Thanks Randy!!!

RockTonka · 02-09-2013, 01:05 PM

This page needs a couple pics to start it off...

**scotts62** · 02-09-2013, 01:07 PM

Very cool!

RockTonka · 02-09-2013, 01:13 PM

Not a big deal, but did get the pass. seat mount fabbed up...no tilt or anything though for the time being. I just got tired of running around by myself...the dog is thinks this is his personal coach with all the space!

RockTonka · 02-09-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Very cool!

Thanks Scott, how ya been?

piratexpress1369a · 02-09-2013, 03:33 PM

my dog is the same way ..she has to come all the time just for a ride and she gets mad when i do not take her lol

RockTonka · 02-12-2013, 08:00 PM

Hey now...

We made the decision to play around with this a little bit...

Cutting the rear 60 to 54" WMS to WMS, widening the ralleys to 15x12 and dropping on some 29x15x15 Hoosiers!! (with a little tubbing)

likaroc13 · 02-12-2013, 08:12 PM

cool! glad you made the leap...I'm interested to see how it turns out

piratexpress1369a · 02-12-2013, 09:29 PM

dam thats big

mud.man.rj · 02-14-2013, 12:40 AM

That is one nice wide tire.

**Captainfab** · 02-14-2013, 02:11 AM

Another member mentioned to me that he used blank wheel hoops from Speedway. They have them up to 15 x 14. But I measured the 6 hole ralley wheels and the centers are .500" bigger than the ID of those blanks. He must have used different centers.

That'll be nice with some wider tires upder the back. It looks like those rear calipers are the D369's?

Dinos63 · 02-14-2013, 02:01 PM

nice!!

RockTonka · 02-15-2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

cool! glad you made the leap...I'm interested to see how it turns out

It seems to make sense while we're having to replace the rear...we're having fun with it!

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

dam thats big

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

That is one nice wide tire.

Was thinking we should have tried to make the 31x18 fit...this was the more reasonable choice

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Another member mentioned to me that he used blank wheel hoops from Speedway. They have them up to 15 x 14. But I measured the 6 hole ralley wheels and the centers are .500" bigger than the ID of those blanks. He must have used different centers.
That'll be nice with some wider tires upder the back. It looks like those rear calipers are the D369's?

Maybe not, we have MRW widening our wheels and discussed just having the centers welded into new shells, he said that he has to reduce the diameter of the ralley center to work with his shells too...didn't think that would look right.

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

nice!!

Thanks Dino

RockTonka · 02-16-2013, 05:29 AM

Picked up the narrowed 60 housing, shortened mosers, and a lightly used Trak Lok today...and the big, brown, truck made a stop also.

Jmorales3181 · 02-16-2013, 08:11 AM

Cool build, definitely a sleeper. Might have to do a burb up someday to cruise my family in....my girlfriend isn't excited about my truck not having a back seat and the fact my little girl will be riding in a single cab. I used to feel safer driving my truck than I do my caddy lol. I like the holes you made in the top of the radiator support. How do you go about making those cutouts look so cool?
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RockTonka · 02-16-2013, 01:31 PM

Thanks JM...the burbs are really nice to cruise in, lots of room for whatever and you just don't see many of them!

The holes are dimpled died...simply pop a hole and use these to form the dimple, either in the press or if you have the style with thru holes, a nut and bolt.

They're so much fun, we tend to over use them...

**Captainfab** · 02-17-2013, 12:43 AM

What gears did you get?

Who did you get your dimple dies from? I bought mine years ago from Xtreme 4x4 there in BA. They are made by Light Racing.

RockTonka · 02-17-2013, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

What gears did you get

Who did you get your dimple dies from? I bought mine years ago from Xtreme 4x4 there in BA. They are made by Light Racing.

Went with 3.54s...need to bring my 60 mph+ rpms down a smidge

Got the dies from here... http://stores.ebay.com/Barbed-Wire-O...MPLE-DIES.html

RockTonka · 02-17-2013, 03:51 AM

Since we had to pull the trailing arms off to swap in the new urethane bushings we went ahead and beefed them up a bit...well, just one today...other one tomorrow.

RockTonka · 02-17-2013, 03:55 AM

We're just plating the outside and skip welding the two halfs together...eliminated all the flex.

**VictoriaHardware** · 02-17-2013, 07:15 PM

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and dropping on some 29x15x15 Hoosiers!! (with a little tubbing)

I want to details of how you do your tubbing. I want to do my Sub.

**scotts62** · 02-17-2013, 08:16 PM

Awesome!

RockTonka · 02-18-2013, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by VictoriaHardware

I want to details of how you do your tubbing. I want to do my Sub.

We're figuring it out as we go...we'll put it up here, good or bad.

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Awesome!

Thanks Scott!

Got the other arm done today and some paint on the first

piratexpress1369a · 02-18-2013, 12:40 PM

thats looks cool

RockTonka · 02-19-2013, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

thats looks cool

Yea, I like them like that! Probably won't be able to see much of them, but we'll know they're there

02-09-2013, 01:05 PM	#327
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build This page needs a couple pics to start it off... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

02-09-2013, 01:07 PM	#328
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Very cool! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by vectorit; 02-18-2013 at 11:03 PM.

02-09-2013, 01:13 PM	#329
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Not a big deal, but did get the pass. seat mount fabbed up...no tilt or anything though for the time being. I just got tired of running around by myself...the dog is thinks this is his personal coach with all the space! Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

02-09-2013, 03:33 PM	#331
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build my dog is the same way ..she has to come all the time just for a ride and she gets mad when i do not take her lol __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

02-12-2013, 08:00 PM	#332
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Hey now... We made the decision to play around with this a little bit... Cutting the rear 60 to 54" WMS to WMS, widening the ralleys to 15x12 and dropping on some 29x15x15 Hoosiers!! (with a little tubbing) Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread Last edited by RockTonka; 02-12-2013 at 08:26 PM.

02-12-2013, 08:12 PM	#333
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build cool! glad you made the leap...I'm interested to see how it turns out __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

02-12-2013, 09:29 PM	#334
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build dam thats big __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

02-14-2013, 12:40 AM	#335
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build That is one nice wide tire.

02-14-2013, 02:11 AM	#336
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Another member mentioned to me that he used blank wheel hoops from Speedway. They have them up to 15 x 14. But I measured the 6 hole ralley wheels and the centers are .500" bigger than the ID of those blanks. He must have used different centers. That'll be nice with some wider tires upder the back. It looks like those rear calipers are the D369's? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-14-2013, 02:01 PM	#337
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build nice!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

02-16-2013, 05:29 AM	#339
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Picked up the narrowed 60 housing, shortened mosers, and a lightly used Trak Lok today...and the big, brown, truck made a stop also. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

02-16-2013, 08:11 AM	#340
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Cool build, definitely a sleeper. Might have to do a burb up someday to cruise my family in....my girlfriend isn't excited about my truck not having a back seat and the fact my little girl will be riding in a single cab. I used to feel safer driving my truck than I do my caddy lol. I like the holes you made in the top of the radiator support. How do you go about making those cutouts look so cool? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

02-16-2013, 01:31 PM	#341
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Thanks JM...the burbs are really nice to cruise in, lots of room for whatever and you just don't see many of them! The holes are dimpled died...simply pop a hole and use these to form the dimple, either in the press or if you have the style with thru holes, a nut and bolt. They're so much fun, we tend to over use them... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

02-17-2013, 12:43 AM	#342
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build What gears did you get? Who did you get your dimple dies from? I bought mine years ago from Xtreme 4x4 there in BA. They are made by Light Racing. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-17-2013, 03:51 AM	#344
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Since we had to pull the trailing arms off to swap in the new urethane bushings we went ahead and beefed them up a bit...well, just one today...other one tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread



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02-17-2013, 03:55 AM	#345
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build We're just plating the outside and skip welding the two halfs together...eliminated all the flex. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

02-17-2013, 08:16 PM	#347
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Awesome! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-18-2013, 12:40 PM	#349
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build thats looks cool __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

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