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BabyBlue · 10-21-2005, 09:24 PM

Well guys, I couldn't find anything at the portland swap meet so I ended up ordering a set of 15x8 and 15x10 Torque Thrust II's with standard backspacing. I have to say they look better than I thought they would but unfortunately the rear tires now rub when a hit a large bump(very large only like 4 spots in my daily route) and to order another set of 10's with a .25"-.5" more backspace is $55ea. I might do that if I can't find a different solution or I might go with Ken's Idea and spend a little more money for 17's....anyway just thought I'd show you guys the look, lol, might be gone tomorrow.

Jebb1978 · 10-21-2005, 09:39 PM

I love those wheels! They look great!

**AspecialZ** · 10-21-2005, 09:42 PM

i like it!

boatpuller · 10-21-2005, 09:58 PM

hey nice hometown..that drop and tire and wheel combo look great.i'll soon be droppin mine.whats your drop?and what tire sizes do you have,i'm looking for idea's.i really like the way your's sits.see ya running up and down ocean beach..

**N2TRUX** · 10-21-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyBlue

....I might go with Ken's Idea and spend a little more money for 17's....anyway just thought I'd show you guys the look, lol, might be gone tomorrow.....

BabyBlue that looks awesome. Those wheels really changed the look of your truck. It looked god before, but I like this look much better. What ever you do, don't ruin a set of tires with it rubbing.

75silverstep · 10-22-2005, 02:00 AM

babyblue::::::::::::i like it ...hope you get the spacing thing worked out...nice choice . kept the old yet new look going again nice look...

bigblock73 · 10-22-2005, 08:32 AM

I like it...truck still looks awesome!!!

**N2TRUX** · 10-22-2005, 09:55 AM

Oh yeah, can you get that thing on level ground and take some better pics. I don't want to save those cause they make my head tilt to see them.... :/

AirMale · 10-22-2005, 10:55 AM

For a 10" wheel I would go with a 5.5"-6" backspace.

BabyBlue · 10-22-2005, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

hey nice hometown..that drop and tire and wheel combo look great.i'll soon be droppin mine.whats your drop?and what tire sizes do you have,i'm looking for idea's.i really like the way your's sits.see ya running up and down ocean beach..

lol, no problem. The truck was dropped a while ago so the front is dropped about 6" all on coil, the rear is a flip kit and shackle/hangar kit and I believe that makes that like 7" or so... as for tires and wheels these are standard offset 15x8" (front) and 15x10" (rear) Torque Thrust II's, I believe the standard backspacing is 3.75", and the tires are front - 265/50/15's and rear - 295/50/15's. Need anything else just ask

N2TRUX...here are the pics, still not level ground but a lot better than before...

**N2TRUX** · 10-23-2005, 01:18 AM

Money shot.....

Eyegore · 10-23-2005, 01:21 AM

Sweet ride!

loblazer · 11-01-2005, 02:13 PM

Looks real nice, I like the colour too! I agree with Ken, don't ruin your tires. Trade em up or sell em while still new and get the right fit. maybe go 16 in the back if 17 is too rich?

Doug

LOHRTBT · 11-01-2005, 04:24 PM

THat sur is a purdy lukin pickemup truck u got thar!!

Damn..Brown never looked so hot!

hobbz · 11-01-2005, 05:27 PM

awsome truck. you should post a big 1024x768 or bigger pic of the last shot, the one 2ntrux said was your money shot.

i would love to have that as my background. if you will, email it to me at cghbmh@adelphia.net and i can host it full size.

SanitysBane · 11-01-2005, 09:28 PM

Wow, never knew brown could look so sweet.

Ric83 · 11-02-2005, 12:17 PM

Looked awesome before, but deffinately an improvement!!

97silv5.7 · 11-02-2005, 12:33 PM

Looks realy good

hobbz · 11-02-2005, 03:07 PM

so if your truck is brown, why is your name babyblue???

BabyBlue · 11-02-2005, 09:41 PM

-Update- Tire Rubbing issue fixed, I rolled the rear fenderlips a little...didn't really want to but I didn't have to roll them that much.

btw Hobbz, the names Babyblue because it's my fav color

hobbz · 11-03-2005, 04:04 AM

gotcha...

87 STEPPER · 11-03-2005, 09:23 AM

That looks way better then them spoke things you use to have on there.

Sopkes are fer bikes and brownie aint no bike

jr2 · 11-04-2005, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyBlue

-Update- Tire Rubbing issue fixed, I rolled the rear fenderlips a little...didn't really want to but I didn't have to roll them that much.

btw Hobbz, the names Babyblue because it's my fav color

Q? for ya..But first of all.. GREAT LOOKING TRUCK!!!

Q?Are the rims you have on the back also 3.75" BS?

I also have a 78' that I am almost done with. I have almost the identical setup you have. Springs & Spindles up front. Flip in the rear. I already bought rims for it. I bought the rims after tearing down the truck so I am not absolutely positive they fit perfect or not

I did measure and theoretically they should but I buffered in a lip roll for the rear. They clear all the calipers and steering. You can see a shot of both wheels F*R but no bed.

I think it's gonna be close.

I'm at this point now

BTW.. That "Run To the end of the World" down there is awesome.

BabyBlue · 11-06-2005, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr2

Q? for ya..But first of all.. GREAT LOOKING TRUCK!!!

Q?Are the rims you have on the back also 3.75" BS?

I also have a 78' that I am almost done with. I have almost the identical setup you have. Springs & Spindles up front. Flip in the rear. I already bought rims for it. I bought the rims after tearing down the truck so I am not absolutely positive they fit perfect or not

I did measure and theoretically they should but I buffered in a lip roll for the rear. They clear all the calipers and steering. You can see a shot of both wheels F*R but no bed.

I think it's gonna be close.

I'm at this point now

BTW.. That "Run To the end of the World" down there is awesome.

Thanks for the compliment and second,your truck is looking pretty good too.

Yes they are 10" wide wheels with 3.75" (standard for AR TTII) backspacing in the back, and if your truck is a SWB then they seem to fit fine....but I think you'll end up like me with a stepside bed.

P.S. Make sure you post some pics when you get done, I'm already in suspense waiting to see it

jr2 · 11-07-2005, 12:59 PM

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.but I think you'll end up like me with a stepside bed.

Ha ha!! A stepside is what I will be running .. Just didn't post the pics

. (It is in my Signature) No worries.

It's much further along now. All in primer. Chain mounts removed and all stake pockets and markers filled (long story). Waiting to finish up all the masking to shoot. Should be sometime this week. (Hopefully

) I'll post up pictures once I've shot it.

Cheers!
-John

10-21-2005, 09:24 PM	#1
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Brown's new wheels Well guys, I couldn't find anything at the portland swap meet so I ended up ordering a set of 15x8 and 15x10 Torque Thrust II's with standard backspacing. I have to say they look better than I thought they would but unfortunately the rear tires now rub when a hit a large bump(very large only like 4 spots in my daily route) and to order another set of 10's with a .25"-.5" more backspace is $55ea. I might do that if I can't find a different solution or I might go with Ken's Idea and spend a little more money for 17's....anyway just thought I'd show you guys the look, lol, might be gone tomorrow. __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

10-21-2005, 09:39 PM	#2
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Brown's new wheels I love those wheels! They look great!

10-21-2005, 09:42 PM	#3
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	Re: Brown's new wheels i like it! __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

10-21-2005, 09:58 PM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Brown's new wheels hey nice hometown..that drop and tire and wheel combo look great.i'll soon be droppin mine.whats your drop?and what tire sizes do you have,i'm looking for idea's.i really like the way your's sits.see ya running up and down ocean beach..

10-22-2005, 02:00 AM	#6
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: Brown's new wheels babyblue::::::::::::i like it ...hope you get the spacing thing worked out...nice choice . kept the old yet new look going again nice look... __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

10-22-2005, 08:32 AM	#7
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10-22-2005, 09:55 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Brown's new wheels Oh yeah, can you get that thing on level ground and take some better pics. I don't want to save those cause they make my head tilt to see them.... :/

10-22-2005, 10:55 AM	#9
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Brown's new wheels For a 10" wheel I would go with a 5.5"-6" backspace. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-23-2005, 01:18 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Brown's new wheels Money shot.....

10-23-2005, 01:21 AM	#12
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Brown's new wheels Sweet ride! __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

11-01-2005, 02:13 PM	#13
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Re: Brown's new wheels Looks real nice, I like the colour too! I agree with Ken, don't ruin your tires. Trade em up or sell em while still new and get the right fit. maybe go 16 in the back if 17 is too rich? Doug

11-01-2005, 04:24 PM	#14
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: Brown's new wheels THat sur is a purdy lukin pickemup truck u got thar!! Damn..Brown never looked so hot! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

11-01-2005, 05:27 PM	#15
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	Re: Brown's new wheels awsome truck. you should post a big 1024x768 or bigger pic of the last shot, the one 2ntrux said was your money shot. i would love to have that as my background. if you will, email it to me at cghbmh@adelphia.net and i can host it full size. __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

11-01-2005, 09:28 PM	#16
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	Re: Brown's new wheels Wow, never knew brown could look so sweet. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

11-02-2005, 12:17 PM	#17
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: Brown's new wheels Looked awesome before, but deffinately an improvement!! __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is



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11-02-2005, 12:33 PM	#18
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11-02-2005, 03:07 PM	#19
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	Re: Brown's new wheels so if your truck is brown, why is your name babyblue??? __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

11-02-2005, 09:41 PM	#20
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: Brown's new wheels -Update- Tire Rubbing issue fixed, I rolled the rear fenderlips a little...didn't really want to but I didn't have to roll them that much. btw Hobbz, the names Babyblue because it's my fav color __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

11-03-2005, 04:04 AM	#21
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	Re: Brown's new wheels gotcha... __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

11-03-2005, 09:23 AM	#22
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Brown's new wheels That looks way better then them spoke things you use to have on there. Sopkes are fer bikes and brownie aint no bike __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

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