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[1996*GMC*SHORTBED]

great write up. another obs saved & properly outfitted. May I ask what spare tire/wheel you finally went with? Am looking for a narrower than stock/original spare, a space-saver type, so to speak. thanks

 

[WILWAXU]

great write up. another obs saved & properly outfitted. May I ask what spare tire/wheel you finally went with? Am looking for a narrower than stock/original spare, a space-saver type, so to speak. thanks

Thanks!

I'm using a second generation Cadillac CTS 18" spare. Mostly because I already had one. I bought an adapter to go between the 5x5 to the 5x120 bolt pattern of the spare. If you are looking to buy one, there are probably better options. A GM B platform (Caprice/Impala/Roadmaster/Custom Cruiser) would probably be the best fit since they are 5x5 already.

 

[RI Chevy guy]

Updates to the old truck continued.. even in the rain.

Added a rear view mirror with compass, temperature, & auto-dimming that I picked up from Cokeman95

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I want to do this same upgrade to my '96 rclb, how difficult was the wiring? Wondering if you need to pull that harness out of the donor truck as well or will straight wiring do the job? Beautiful truck by the way, hope mine turns out as well!

 

[WILWAXU]

I want to do this same upgrade to my '96 rclb, how difficult was the wiring? Wondering if you need to pull that harness out of the donor truck as well or will straight wiring do the job? Beautiful truck by the way, hope mine turns out as well!

Thanks!

It's not hard, you might be able to figure out how to dig it out of the harness. But, I just used new wire to run between the sensor, power, and mirror. Here's the thread I used to figure it out: https://www.gmt400.com/threads/how-to-install-a-compass-temperature-rear-view-mirror.6902/

 

[WILWAXU]

Thanks!

After some thought, I moved these grounds to the frame where I know there is a solid ground.

 

[WILWAXU]

17’s look so small on these trucks I wanted to see what the ZR1’s looked like on the truck. Think I’ll keep the 20’s

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[Donald Mitchell]

17’s look so small on these trucks I wanted to see what the ZR1’s looked like on the truck. Think I’ll keep the 20’s

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Nice look, What year were they made?

 

[WILWAXU]

Nice look, What year were they made?

They are from (96-02) 4th Gen Camaro SS or (90-95) C4 Corvette. They are the current wheels for my 1971 Nova.

 

[Erik the Awful]

I have a set of mid-'90s Corvette Gran Sport wheels that would look great on my truck, but I can't bring myself to run adapters.

 

[Garage Hack]

Awesome to see those on the truck! I have been batting around the same idea (saw blades) but am concerned about brake fitment. From my 4th gen camaro and corvette days I believe the Grand Sport and ZR1 had different rear offsets and the OEM wheels where much lighter than the repo's.

It would be interesting to see if you can feel any difference in the handling with those 17 inch wheels as opposed to the 20 inchers. I know it is like ballroom dancing with a whale but I am surprised how much lighter these trucks feel compared to the modern trucks.

Great stuff as always, thanks for sharing.