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Old 10-25-2012, 01:13 AM   #1
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Re: PB bagged 69 stepside-because Leon asked...

Sounds good. Post it up when you start.
I haven't touched my bike (concentrating on the truck) since I pulled a stud out of the cases (again) with that beast of a motor. Now I'm thinking the drag bike thing has fallen to the wayside, maybe I need to slap that rock crusher into a rigid frame. So it went from a couple of Time-Serts to a more involved project...in my mind anyway. It doesn't stop.
I keep thinking "The Truck. The Truck. One thing at a time..."
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Old 10-25-2012, 07:52 AM   #2
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Stay on the truck. BTW. If you decide to sell your wheels, let me know. I might have to do some measurements to see if I can fit them...
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Old 10-25-2012, 10:20 AM   #3
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Stay on the truck. BTW. If you decide to sell your wheels, let me know. I might have to do some measurements to see if I can fit them...
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The rears will never fit unless you narrowed your rear. I couldn't even lower the truck past the top/side of the tire.
I need to stop spending money I don't really have!
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Old 10-25-2012, 06:41 PM   #4
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The rears will never fit unless you narrowed your rear. I couldn't even lower the truck past the top/side of the tire.
I need to stop spending money I don't really have!
Oh ok...I want the wheels to be kind of flush like they are now when aired out. I was considering narrowing the rear or cutting the bed wall...do I need to do both with those wheels?
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Old 10-25-2012, 08:03 AM   #5
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Re: PB bagged 69 stepside-because Leon asked...

Jim im in the same spot! Im building a little sporty bobber and im just about done with it and then all my focus turned to this truck. Now my wife keeps bugging me to get my bike done so she can have somebody to ride with. I keep reminding her to she is pregnant so that buys me a little more time. But I gotta just keep dumping my money into this truck until it get done!
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Old 10-25-2012, 10:26 AM   #6
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Jim im in the same spot! Im building a little sporty bobber and im just about done with it and then all my focus turned to this truck. Now my wife keeps bugging me to get my bike done so she can have somebody to ride with. I keep reminding her to she is pregnant so that buys me a little more time. But I gotta just keep dumping my money into this truck until it get done!
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Alex, if you came that far maybe you could just get the last details done on the bike and then relax and concentrate on the truck. I think I have to get rid of those Nik-A-Sil lined cylinders and go back to iron lined ones. Maybe some 88" ones, although with two time-serts already in the cases there really isn't room to bore them bigger. "Hello...S&S? I need to order some cases."
(or STD, although I think they're gone now)
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Old 10-25-2012, 07:02 PM   #7
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Great info....thank you.
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Old 10-25-2012, 07:06 PM   #8
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It's only metal. Don't be afraid to cut it so it does what YOU want.
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Old 10-25-2012, 09:13 PM   #9
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It's only metal. Don't be afraid to cut it so it does what YOU want.
Haha! No fear...I already trimmed the outer fenders to allow me to ride low in the rear with the new bed
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Old 10-25-2012, 09:16 PM   #10
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PS - how are you running your exhaust?
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Old 10-25-2012, 09:18 PM   #11
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Same as stock, but with a turn down just before the rear diff.
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Oh, you are not laying frame, right?
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Old 10-25-2012, 09:33 PM   #13
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No, I am. The tire is pressed against the fender up there, but I got all the way down.
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Old 10-25-2012, 10:48 PM   #14
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What are the measurement of the wheels currently on the truck or did I miss them in the thread?
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Old 10-25-2012, 11:04 PM   #15
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Re: PB bagged 69 stepside-because Leon asked...

You missed the best part! Post number one. 18x8 4.5"bs, and 20x10 5.25"bs. with a 1.25" spacer. (for future 4" bs)
Tires are 245/45/18 and 295/40/20.

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Doh... My bad!! I was blind by the picture of it all layed out! So just so I'm not confused? Are you keeping them??
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Old 10-26-2012, 01:03 AM   #17
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Re: PB bagged 69 stepside-because Leon asked...

Hah, I wish it was that mesmerizing!
Yeah, I'm keeping them for now. Even if I sold 'em, that would only make a small dent in the price of some 20/22's!! I don't have that money right now. I spent it all on things that say "PB" on them! (Worth it though)
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Old 10-26-2012, 06:53 AM   #18
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Oh I know about spend on stuff that say "PB"
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Old 10-26-2012, 09:00 PM   #19
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Re: PB bagged 69 stepside-because Leon asked...

I know you do! That's a nice ride you're putting together. Were you thinking of losing the steelies on Roxy and putting some bigger wheels on?
Who makes that ribbed cover on the diff, btw? I may have missed it. Looks nice.
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Old 10-26-2012, 09:25 PM   #20
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Re: PB bagged 69 stepside-because Leon asked...

I'm really fighting the urge to put big wheels on it. I have access to a set of 20s but they are too blingy for me.

The diff cover is stock on mine.

Your truck looks great, btw!
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Old 10-26-2012, 10:01 PM   #21
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Re: PB bagged 69 stepside-because Leon asked...

That's why I wouldn't mind sticking with the TTII's. They seem simple, classic--although played to some--I think they look better than other "classics" like Cragar SS. The 18's do look really tiny with the giant wheel openings on these trucks, though!
I love the way steelies look with some caps, COPO, or some other. A contrasting muted creme steelie could also look amazing on your truck. (Not diminishing the look of the color matched ones you have at all.)

I haven't seen a slightly indented/finned cover like that. Interesting. Would one fit on my stock 12 bolt rear?
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Old 10-26-2012, 10:07 PM   #22
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I like the look of a classic 5 spoke design. TT's fit these trucks perfectly.

I'm not sure what cover your referring too. I'm just using the stock 12 bolt cover.
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Page 4, #81. Am I retarded and that's just tape covering the opening and not a cover??!! Damn, I looked fast and went, "Hey, that's different"
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Old 10-26-2012, 10:38 PM   #24
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Well. If that's the case yes it will fit your 12 bolt and I can custom make you one. Lol!
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Old 10-26-2012, 10:50 PM   #25
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Haha!! I'm at work, and juggling between this, work and a lack of sleep, I may be easily confused! I'll take two. And all you have to do is slap the word "billett" on it and you'll sell enough to finance several more projects!
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