Blackjack 40 (1 Viewer)

[tucker74]

This is where I’m at today, should have final pics tomorrow when amazon ships me my flat washers

Tucker

 

[jim land]

Wire or chaine to hold the gate level when its open ?

 

[tucker74]

I’ve got the factory chains, but will most likely go with the GM pickup cables as others have done. More progress today, just need to finish up the wiring for the license plate lights:

The money shot

 

[tucker74]

Missed the rivnut Pic -

 

[tucker74]

Picked up some widened late factory wheels down in the classifieds, did a light sanding and fresh coat of paint. Should be dry enough to mount tomorrow

 

[G-Cat]

Those were a steal...perfect for your 40.

 

[tucker74]

Those were a steal...perfect for your 40.

Indeed they were, thought there had to be a catch. Great seller in the end, they are just what I’ve been looking for.

Tucker

 

[brian]

70 series or 80 series steel wheel?

 

[tucker74]

These are custom wheels made in Australia to look like the late 40/60/70 wheels but in 15x8. They were white on the 40s, chrome on all the others.

Tucker

 

[brian]

copy, that explains only having 5 D holes.

 

[middlecalf]

Which rivnut tool did you use? Are the installed nuts strong enough for most capture nut applications?

 

[tucker74]

I used this one that was recommended in another build thread:

Astro Pneumatic Tool 1442 Nut/Thread Setting Hand Riveter Kit, 13-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TODXQW?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Really nice kit for the money, plenty strong with the multiple layers in the sill.

Tucker

 

[tucker74]

Got them mounted, definitely have that retro vibe

 

[White Stripe]

Picked up some widened late factory wheels down in the classifieds, did a light sanding and fresh coat of paint. Should be dry enough to mount tomorrow

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Who makes those wheels?

 

[tucker74]

Who makes those wheels?

Wish I knew, I’d buy a 5th for my spare. Picked up a 16” smoothie from summit and using a 315/75R16 I had for now -

Tucker

 

[G-Cat]

Tucker,

For my records, what’s the part number for the Summitt smoothie?

Their site has 200 variations of that wheel...

 

[tucker74]

This one:

Wheel Vintiques 12 Series Smoothie Wheels 12-680604

Tucker

 

[tucker74]

So I’m rebuilding some ASCO long bodies I found and hit a snag. Can I buy the gear that rides on the axle? It cracked when I was removing the snap ring

 

[tucker74]

Looks like it may be time to upgrade:

Longfield Hubs - Trail Gear

@cruiseroutfit can I order stock gears from you as well? Anyone have recommendations...my Warn hub was cracked

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I'd be really curious to measure an ASCO hub inner gear to see how they stack against a normal hubs. Obviously the body is longer but I don't know how different he inner gear is. Care to post up some measurements of the inner gear and I'll compare?