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I recently bought an '84 shortbed and I'm having a hard time deciding what wheels to run. I thought I wanted to run the factory rallies, but then I got to thinking the Weld Prostars that are on it aren't so bad. Then I got to thinking that a set of 15" Boyds would make a pretty cool "period correct" looking truck.

Any suggestions?

The shortbed on the Prostars:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...78658840_n.jpg

The rallies I bought:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...68634846_n.jpg

I think I really want to run a set of Boyds, but I don't know...

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i say welds. to many people run rallies you gotta be different

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If you're wanting a "cruiser" look, go for the rallies.
If you're wanting more of a "hot rod" look, go for the Welds...
personally I like the Welds a LOT better.

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Food for thought: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...-wheels&cat=18

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Perfect! Good lookin out!

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Not willing to ship. :/

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Sorry, Jason. I didn't read down that far.

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Sucks 'cause those are exactly what I'm looking for.

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I like the prostars. I'm not that fond of the look of the rally wheels

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I vote the Welds or Boyds! Something 5 spoke always looks good to me on them. These trucks always look good with a "hot rod" or "old school" wheel IMO. But the rallies are cool too if thats what you like.

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Yeah. I put the rallies up on CraigsList this morning. Wish I would have thought this through before I bought them :/

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What's the "right" backspacing for these trucks? 3.5"-4", something like that?

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Anyone?

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Front BS w/a 7" wheel 3.75-4.25".
Rear BS w/a 8" wheel = 4"
Rear BS w/a 10" wheel = 5"

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I agree.

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Ah, crap. I found these...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=6593

...and was working a deal, but he said the 7"ers had 4.5" of BS and the 8"ers had 6.25" of BS.

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What about 8.5" wheel up front? Found another set of 8.5' and 10's.

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Just looking at the pics,... those back wheels look more than 1" wider compared to the front wheels.
Plus he won't ship and he's in Illinois.

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He was willing to ship after all. And yeah, they do seem wider.

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8.5's w/6.25" BS up front would require significant trimming of the a-arm to the point of being a safety issue. Again.... not worth it.

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They were the wrong bolt spacing anyway. Who would've thought that finding a set of 15" Boyds would be such a hassle? These things were E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E 15 years ago. LOL!

Got a call in on these. Not much info in the ad. Hopefully the guy knows what he's got.
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/3165887724.html

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Ok since you asked for opinions... I personally think the Boyd's look "dated" rather than "retro". The Welds have a very timeless drag race look that says "muscle-truck". The rallies aren't bad either but the Welds have my vote.
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Yeah? The days of static dropped Chevy’s on 15” Boyds was a great time in my life. Guess I’m just trying to bring a little of that back.

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Dude I totally get it. I'm 41 and I still own and ride a BMX bike...

I don't generally get on the net and slag other people's stuff if it's not my bag. But I figured since you were looking for some of you other square loving peers to sound on the issue, I'd oblige. It's really overall a matter of personal preference. I think its a really cool looking truck as it sits and if you're fired up on the Boyd's, go for it.

Heck I don't sweat people going on about how "over" flat black is. My chalky ol' dually will get another pass of rustoleum when it's time, because I dig it.

If I see any wheels kicking around down here, I'll shoot you a pm. Good luck and enjoy it!
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Wow, I'm 42 and wish I still had my Hutch Pro XL!...sorry for the HIJACK Jason.