xxxtreme22r's 1987 Pickup Build-Up Thread
Jul 18, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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From: Bloodymore
Nonsense, they were just getting shaved for trail use.
BTW, i found a CL ad for a frame for $300, link:
http://richmond.craigslist.org/pts/3135053749.html
P.S. SFA...i call dibs
BTW, i found a CL ad for a frame for $300, link:
http://richmond.craigslist.org/pts/3135053749.html
P.S. SFA...i call dibs
Jul 18, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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From: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Local sale only, so if your phone number includes an area code for Nigeria, the UK, Canada, California or similar, don't expect a phone call.
Jul 19, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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Here's a photo of all 4 wheels. He said they are a 3.25" backspacing. I am going to assume he measured wrong and they are 8.5" wide since I have never seen a 8.75" wide wheel.
Which in comparison to my 8" 4.25" backspacing wheels these will be a -38 offset vice my current -6 offset. Which is a 32mm difference. Which will push the tires out another 1.25". A little more then I need so I might be hammering on my fenders a bit to clear for full lock steering. My rears are already outside of the bed lines. Looks like I might have to figure out something for fender flares.
Which in comparison to my 8" 4.25" backspacing wheels these will be a -38 offset vice my current -6 offset. Which is a 32mm difference. Which will push the tires out another 1.25". A little more then I need so I might be hammering on my fenders a bit to clear for full lock steering. My rears are already outside of the bed lines. Looks like I might have to figure out something for fender flares.
Jul 21, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Ah just let them hang out the side lol. I hate ignition problems I also like playing in the mud so I took some sylicone and put it on the back side of all. The engine conectors to do two things help keep them from backing out and to also seal them from any Moisture getting in there and causing problems. Good luck
Jul 22, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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Hit a snag with these wheels and ran out of funds (due to the need to buy lug nuts) for the bumper/sliders. They are still basically mine as he said they aren't going anywhere. Maybe next weekend.
The snag with the wheels is because no one around here has the right lug nuts. The wheels don't have conical seats, so I need the Short shank mag type lug nuts with an 18mm diameter shank. And I refuse to pay $75 for a set of lug nuts.
More to come......
The snag with the wheels is because no one around here has the right lug nuts. The wheels don't have conical seats, so I need the Short shank mag type lug nuts with an 18mm diameter shank. And I refuse to pay $75 for a set of lug nuts.
More to come......
Jul 25, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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And done. Didn't want to wait, paid almost $75 for a set of lug nuts from Advance Auto. 
Bought a can of 10,000 air soft bb's for $15 at Walmart.
Sectioned off to 8.5oz using a kitchen scale.
All 4 tires unmounted and mounted by hand with 1 prybar a 1 24" Tire Spoon from HF.
Before:
After. @ 8.5" wide and a 3.25" Backspace I am roughly a 1.25" further out. Not liking this.
Note to self:
When putting bb's in tires, don't put the outside bead inside the rim first and then bb's. Place bb's inside tire and then put the other bead into the rim. Much easier. Otherwise bb's are not guaranteed to all go inside the tire and wind up on the ground. And if your like me and bought the camo bb's, good luck finding them all in the grass.
Bought a can of 10,000 air soft bb's for $15 at Walmart.
Sectioned off to 8.5oz using a kitchen scale.
All 4 tires unmounted and mounted by hand with 1 prybar a 1 24" Tire Spoon from HF.
Before:
After. @ 8.5" wide and a 3.25" Backspace I am roughly a 1.25" further out. Not liking this.
Note to self:
When putting bb's in tires, don't put the outside bead inside the rim first and then bb's. Place bb's inside tire and then put the other bead into the rim. Much easier. Otherwise bb's are not guaranteed to all go inside the tire and wind up on the ground. And if your like me and bought the camo bb's, good luck finding them all in the grass.
Last edited by xxxtreme22r; Jul 25, 2012 at 12:54 PM.
Jul 25, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Too wide for ya, B?(saw you said, "Not liking this"... sorry to hear, because I second that 'LOOKS SICK!!!!' ) .......... LOVE those rims! Saw them on an Xtra CAB 85 the other day with lift, 33's... VERY nice! Black on them like that, black truck! YES< I know I'm obsessed with finding one! hahaha.
What's the plan if you're not happy with the spacing, man?
PS> I LOVE, absolutely ADMIRE this rig/your improv skills, etc..... CAN'T WAIT to see it painted! Everytime I see it, I think, "She's probably fighting him cuz she wants a makeover and he's not handing her the Card!" hahaa... Looks good either way.... but it's just a great looking truck in stance/bed, etc., ...can't wait to see it that's all.
What's the plan if you're not happy with the spacing, man?
PS> I LOVE, absolutely ADMIRE this rig/your improv skills, etc..... CAN'T WAIT to see it painted! Everytime I see it, I think, "She's probably fighting him cuz she wants a makeover and he's not handing her the Card!" hahaa... Looks good either way.... but it's just a great looking truck in stance/bed, etc., ...can't wait to see it that's all.
