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  1. 07-17-2018 02:03 PM #1
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    Since I didn't really like the way my 93 1/2 ton GMC handled the 5th wheel I bought a 77 Chevy C20 Camper special NOW were out there with the big dogs. The 77 has no rust anywhere and runs like the day it was bought. It came with a camper top that is for sale. It has 16.5 wheels which I'm changing to 16 just for cost reasons.Love camping
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    You might want to look at 17 inchers as the 16 tires are twice the money now that most newer trucks are 18 and up
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    So now I see that you weren't done with the upgrades. LOL..

    Congrats and Good Luck with the new ride. Now sit back and have a bowl of ice cream! LOL.
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    Very nice trucks! I'd just stick with 16" tires Charlie. The sizes you will be looking for are still around. Those 17" properly load rated tires aren't exactly cheap IMO.
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    yes and the 16.5s aren't easy to find and not cheap either
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    I just changed from 16s to 17s on my 1999 Ford-the 17s were about half of the price the 16s were---------
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    how much were your 8 lug 17s?
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    16 mich were over $250 each with the taxes,etc-the 17 were only a little over $500 for all 4 these are 10ply "E" load ratings-----the 17 wheels were take offs of around 2007-8-9 Ford van


    3rd set of wheels for the 1999 truck------I have added a 2017 alum bed to it because of the rust on the old one


    I had a 1984 Chev crew cab 454, turbo 400 trans , 4:11 gears, 16.5 wheels--------60 t0 70 mph was around 32-3300 rpm, altho with single rear wheels it got much better than my buddies same (4 serial numbers apart) milage--------like 8 or 9 compared to his 6mpg
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    It looks like grandpa's truck. Dad is holding it for me. I need a job soon before he decides to sell it.

    Perhaps I could crowd fund it.
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