Pistola... West Texas Bronco Buildup

[akb3]

Gentlemen. I need your brutally honest opinions. I'm having second thoughts on the wheels I've bought. Please go to page 3 and look at the Centerline Flint (17x9) wheels. Please post your comments on how you think they will look with the Toyo 295/70R17 tires. And please post any suggestions you might have. I'm having trouble visualizing what this will look like, and am thinking that it's going to look too "blingy".

 

[NYLES]

Gentlemen. I need your brutally honest opinions. I'm having second thoughts on the wheels I've bought. Please go to page 3 and look at the Centerline Flint (17x9) wheels. Please post your comments on how you think they will look with the Toyo 295/70R17 tires. And please post any suggestions you might have. I'm having trouble visualizing what this will look like, and am thinking that it's going to look too "blingy".

Whats wrong with Centerline BLING BLING???????

17x9 centerline grizzly ems 33's bTW

 

[akb3]

Thanks Nyles. Are your wheels 4.5" backspacing? And your tires 10.50's or 12.50's?

 

[NYLES]

I do believe they 4.5 12.50's

lil angle shot

 

[akb3]

I've searched the threads and I can't find a photo of an uncut with a 5.5" lift running 33x10.50's. I'm strongly considering that route, but do you guys think that would look good? Would the tire be big enough?

 

[NYLES]

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178183&page=7

you look at all these?

 

[akb3]

Gentlemen,

After much deliberation, there will be a major change coming in building Pistola. I will be taking her back to 3.5" of lift and running 33x10.50's. Just makes more sense for me to do it that way from the standpoint of family and functionality. My 17x9 (4.5 backspace) Centerline Flint wheels will be for sale shortly. Never had a tire on any of them before. Brand new. If you're interested, let me know via pm. Thanks.

 

[akb3]

Wheels are for sale. I also have a set of high quality fender flares I'm selling. New sale threads for both.

 

[sprdv1]

Right on Keith, gotta think about every scenario right! Do what's best for you!

 

[akb3]

My paint guy has been hurt for a while, but finally had a chance to shoot it today. Here it is before wet sanding and buffing. The full body picture has a bit of glare and is fuzzy. The other one is the true color.

 

[NYLES]

My paint guy has been hurt for a while, but finally had a chance to shoot it today. Here it is before wet sanding and buffing. The full body picture has a bit of glare and is fuzzy. The other one is the true color. Please tell me what you think. Would this color look better on a 5" inch luber with 17's running 305/70's, or a 3.5" luber on 15's running 33x10.50's? Can't decide... need to poll the audience. Thanks.

eaither or, just dont stuff the wheel wells

 

[Stutsmo]

I say 3.5 on 15's

 

[fetorino]

What's wrong with 285 70 17

My paint guy has been hurt for a while, but finally had a chance to shoot it today. Here it is before wet sanding and buffing. The full body picture has a bit of glare and is fuzzy. The other one is the true color. Please tell me what you think. Would this color look better on a 5" inch luber with 17's running 305/70's, or a 3.5" luber on 15's running 33x10.50's? Can't decide... need to poll the audience. Thanks.

Keep your bling with 3.5" and a 1" BL

Check out Zillacons Red one Ketchup...........

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178183&highlight=uncut&page=3

 

[englewoodcowboy]

Awesome color. Look at 15" or 16" wheels and add some accent color to them. Zillacons "Ketchup" is an awesome looking EB. It is my inspirationto puruse an uncut luber vs. my origional plan to cut it. Very nice looking ride you will have!

 

[akb3]

Awesome color. Look at 15" or 16" wheels and add some accent color to them. Zillacons "Ketchup" is an awesome looking EB. It is my inspirationto puruse an uncut luber vs. my origional plan to cut it. Very nice looking ride you will have!

Me too! Ketchup is an awesome Bronco. And Zillacon seems to be a very nice guy to boot. I got my 3.5" lift parts in last night and I'll be starting the lowering process today. I'm also going to move the rear end back an inch to eliminate rubbing. Any suggestions on the accent color on the wheels? I'm thinking a satin black or real dark grey with the chrome trim ring (with grey pinstriping) and center caps. I've got the same center caps ordered but in black instead of red like Ketchup's. Nice to have an example to go by.

 

[englewoodcowboy]

dark grey with the chrome trim ring (with grey pinstriping) and center caps. I've got the same center caps ordered but in black instead of red like Ketchup's. Nice to have an example to go by.

Now you have my vote. I am going a little old school with ,mine, gonna do ribbed beauty rings with my accent stripe and 48 style ford center caps with the letters painted in the accent. The wheel color hasn't been decided and is subject to change...LOL

 

[akb3]

Now you have my vote. I am going a little old school with ,mine, gonna do ribbed beauty rings with my accent stripe and 48 style ford center caps with the letters painted in the accent. The wheel color hasn't been decided and is subject to change...LOL

Cool idea. Should look great.

 

[akb3]

Got my 5.5" springs and coils off today and put on my 3.5" stuff. Doesn't look like a monster truck anymore. Really glad I made this move. By the way, the guys at Wild Horses deserve kudos for their customer service. I have had the 5.5" springs and coils on the frame for several months. They are allowing me to send them back for a complete refund. Just thought I'd mention that. Will be buying more stuff from them.

 

[MyOriginal66]

Nice build AK, did u sell the wheels? How about the flares and 5.5 lift? Pm me if u want to discuss further. Btw, I think 15's on 33's or 34" swampers (although the swappers are noisy, I thinks)

 

[akb3]

Nice build AK, did u sell the wheels? How about the flares and 5.5 lift? Pm me if u want to discuss further. Btw, I think 15's on 33's or 34" swampers (although the swappers are noisy, I thinks)

Thanks MyOriginal66. I'm just worried that the stock wheels (15x6) are going to be too narrow to mount a 33x10.50. Will give it a shot I guess. I'm still looking for a mid 90's Ford 10 hole (15x7.5) to go with as an alternative.