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SunTzu · 01-09-2008, 12:39 PM

Hi,

I found a set of rally wheels for sale locally for $50.00

They looked so good I thought I would take some pics at the Reservoir. Now I am no See-Ten and my truck is nowhere near as nice, but thought some of you might enjoy the photos.

Rob

PS anyone have tips for getting the darn hood lined up right?

ChevLoRay · 01-09-2008, 01:00 PM

If you got all four wheels, caps and trim rings for $50, and they're what you want, it's a great deal.

SunTzu · 01-09-2008, 01:05 PM

Yep all four with caps and rings, from a guy who needed the chevy car rally's. I like the way they look, but the only thing I don't really like is how far they tuck into the fenders. I am thinking about putting on some spacers to bring them out. Anyone doing this?

67_C-30 · 01-09-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SunTzu

Yep all four with caps and rings, from a guy who needed the chevy car rally's. I like the way they look, but the only thing I don't really like is how far they tuck into the fenders. I am thinking about putting on some spacers to bring them out. Anyone doing this?

Yes, I have 1" spacers on the rear of my '69 C-10 and it looks a lot better. The 8" 6 lug Rally's are a little deeper to begin with, so a 1 1/2" may look great on your's. I just bought a set of bigger tires( 275/60/15's and 255/60/15's) and ECE drop springs and I'll post more pics when I get them on there. You can get a set of 6061 T-6 billet aluminum spacers on Ebay for a little over $200.

corn · 01-09-2008, 02:44 PM

Looks great!

see ten · 01-09-2008, 03:06 PM

Lookin Good! I think before I spent $200 on spacers I would just buy some wider wheels. Those look like the later model 7" or 6.5"(?) rallys. Nothing wrong with how they look in my opinion. I think I'd run em a while and see if the offset grows on ya.

SunTzu · 01-09-2008, 03:19 PM

Thanks all, we will see on the spacers, I plan on doing a drop first, maybe the tuck will be a benefit when the body is lower. I am thinking about losing the rear step bumper as well.

Sweet72 · 01-09-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SunTzu

Thanks all, we will see on the spacers, I plan on doing a drop first, maybe the tuck will be a benefit when the body is lower. I am thinking about losing the rear step bumper as well.

I was going to comment on how nice it is to see your truck at stock height. But you plan to "drop" it. The wheels are really nice, and what a steal. Just what I want. BTW, the step bumper looks excellent on your truck, if you don't want it, send it my way!

corn · 01-09-2008, 03:28 PM

Ya, they look like 7" van rallies. I think once its lowered they will grow on you, they look good to me...

ChevLoRay · 01-09-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

Ya, they look like 7" van rallies. I think once its lowered they will grow on you, they look good to me...

Yeah, let some of the daylight disappear from between the chassis and the pavement, and they'll look more appealing.

Nickpisp · 01-09-2008, 03:40 PM

Are 6-lug rallies hard to find? What did they come on originally?

ChevLoRay · 01-09-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickpisp

Are 6-lug rallies hard to find? What did they come on originally?

4WD trucks in the mid-70's into the 80's.

corn · 01-09-2008, 03:51 PM

Mid 70ish to late 80's 4X4s...

redhead69 · 01-09-2008, 04:21 PM

IIRC my hood sat up like that till I put on new hinges

Andy4639 · 01-10-2008, 01:56 PM

Wheels look nice.
The hood maybe the hinges are up to high. Loosen the top and middle bolts on each hinge then push down on the hood hinges and see if it helps any. You may end up buying new hinges. If that doesn't work look at the ribet's that hold the hinges together. If there is a lot of slop in them take them off and put in a press and mash them back down some. This helped mine.

SunTzu · 01-10-2008, 02:22 PM

Ok, thanks for the tip. I plan on trying to line up everything this weekend if the weather holds up. All the panels are crooked and/or rubbing each other.

Sweet72-My truck is actually lowered 2" front and 2" back the previous owner must have done it. I called Early Classics to see about different suspension kits. They told me that the measurements they use for their kits are from the original factory ride height specs. Which is 19.5" from center of front axle to top of wheel well opening and in the rear they measure the actual spring while installed and empty bed at 12.5" I measured mine and came up with 17.5" in front and a 10" spring in back, hence the 2/2 drop. I know you didn't really ask for any of that, but I thought it was good info to have.

weasel29gm · 01-10-2008, 04:05 PM

Nice lookin' ride, good deal on the wheels!!!!

Sweet72 · 01-10-2008, 04:11 PM

I was just busting you ba**s. I would have never guessed it had been lowered 2" (not much of a difference) already. Looks great!

kaycee · 01-10-2008, 05:06 PM

First make sure your springs r good (hinge points)mine did this but they were good.I loosened the bolts 1 on top rear and the bottom 1 on each hinge then push up on hood a little bit more just enough to give it some pressure on the rear of hinge,keep this press. then tighten the bolts back down.Really need 2 people to do this process it is basically the same as ANDY said .This worked for me and have had no more problems but it sounds like all your panels need re-alined

01-09-2008, 12:39 PM	#1
SunTzu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 28	New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Hi, I found a set of rally wheels for sale locally for $50.00 They looked so good I thought I would take some pics at the Reservoir. Now I am no See-Ten and my truck is nowhere near as nice, but thought some of you might enjoy the photos. Rob PS anyone have tips for getting the darn hood lined up right?

01-09-2008, 01:00 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot If you got all four wheels, caps and trim rings for $50, and they're what you want, it's a great deal. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-09-2008, 01:05 PM	#3
SunTzu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 28	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Yep all four with caps and rings, from a guy who needed the chevy car rally's. I like the way they look, but the only thing I don't really like is how far they tuck into the fenders. I am thinking about putting on some spacers to bring them out. Anyone doing this? Last edited by SunTzu; 01-09-2008 at 01:06 PM.

01-09-2008, 02:44 PM	#5
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Looks great!

01-09-2008, 03:06 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Lookin Good! I think before I spent $200 on spacers I would just buy some wider wheels. Those look like the later model 7" or 6.5"(?) rallys. Nothing wrong with how they look in my opinion. I think I'd run em a while and see if the offset grows on ya.

01-09-2008, 03:19 PM	#7
SunTzu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 28	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Thanks all, we will see on the spacers, I plan on doing a drop first, maybe the tuck will be a benefit when the body is lower. I am thinking about losing the rear step bumper as well.

01-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#9
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Ya, they look like 7" van rallies. I think once its lowered they will grow on you, they look good to me...

01-09-2008, 03:40 PM	#11
Nickpisp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 22	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Are 6-lug rallies hard to find? What did they come on originally?

01-09-2008, 03:51 PM	#13
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Mid 70ish to late 80's 4X4s...

01-09-2008, 04:21 PM	#14
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot IIRC my hood sat up like that till I put on new hinges __________________ Currently truckless

01-10-2008, 01:56 PM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Wheels look nice. The hood maybe the hinges are up to high. Loosen the top and middle bolts on each hinge then push down on the hood hinges and see if it helps any. You may end up buying new hinges. If that doesn't work look at the ribet's that hold the hinges together. If there is a lot of slop in them take them off and put in a press and mash them back down some. This helped mine. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2008, 02:22 PM	#16
SunTzu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 28	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Ok, thanks for the tip. I plan on trying to line up everything this weekend if the weather holds up. All the panels are crooked and/or rubbing each other. Sweet72-My truck is actually lowered 2" front and 2" back the previous owner must have done it. I called Early Classics to see about different suspension kits. They told me that the measurements they use for their kits are from the original factory ride height specs. Which is 19.5" from center of front axle to top of wheel well opening and in the rear they measure the actual spring while installed and empty bed at 12.5" I measured mine and came up with 17.5" in front and a 10" spring in back, hence the 2/2 drop. I know you didn't really ask for any of that, but I thought it was good info to have. Last edited by SunTzu; 01-10-2008 at 02:23 PM.

01-10-2008, 04:05 PM	#17
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot Nice lookin' ride, good deal on the wheels!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-10-2008, 04:11 PM	#18
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot I was just busting you ba**s. I would have never guessed it had been lowered 2" (not much of a difference) already. Looks great! __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

01-10-2008, 05:06 PM	#19
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: New Rally Wheels Photo Shoot First make sure your springs r good (hinge points)mine did this but they were good.I loosened the bolts 1 on top rear and the bottom 1 on each hinge then push up on hood a little bit more just enough to give it some pressure on the rear of hinge,keep this press. then tighten the bolts back down.Really need 2 people to do this process it is basically the same as ANDY said .This worked for me and have had no more problems but it sounds like all your panels need re-alined __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327 Last edited by kaycee; 01-10-2008 at 05:08 PM.



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