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lil hoodlum · 05-18-2012, 03:59 PM

I had purchased a set of 15 x 8 steelies from CrewCab59 and had them powdercoated signal white. I had my tires put on the steelies and mounted up.

I'm not 100% that I like them yet. I think I need to put on a set of hubcaps and/or a set of trim rings.

I really wanted to put on a set of bullet cones with bullet lugnuts. We shall see!

Tell me what you think?

Keith

lil hoodlum · 05-18-2012, 04:05 PM

Before and After!

I have had the "saw blade" chrome rims since 1997 when I purchased the truck. I have been wanting to make a change for quite a while.

Keith

LakeAnna · 05-18-2012, 04:18 PM

I like the truck with either of them tell you the truth.

If it was mine I would drop the back down and get it level. Nice colors!

shawno72 · 05-18-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeAnna

I like the truck with either of them tell you the truth.

If it was mine I would drop the back down and get it level. Nice colors!

That is exactly what I was thinking. Bring the back down with a set of hub caps and trim rings. That in my opinion would look great.

CC69Rat · 05-18-2012, 04:26 PM

Yep .. I agree. I'm diggin the steelies.

Ever thought about the COPO caps? I can post a pic if needed. .. I'll look for it, I had the same setup on my dad's old 68 stepper.

Beat68CST · 05-18-2012, 04:33 PM

They look good! I like em!

Now get some hangers for that exhaust!

CC69Rat · 05-18-2012, 04:33 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=457529&page=3

Here you go .. Check out post #66.

black_sheep454 · 05-18-2012, 04:38 PM

I say some copo caps and lower the back until it's level and your set.
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Hotrob72 · 05-18-2012, 05:09 PM

Yep, drop the back a little and add the caps
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**Daddy Brim** · 05-18-2012, 06:05 PM

I like the look of the white wheels. Nice looking truck.

67chevy1series · 05-18-2012, 06:09 PM

steel rims look beautiful! some COPO caps or the original 68 dog dish caps ( the painted kind) would be great!

Legolas894 · 05-18-2012, 06:13 PM

I think the white steelies look great. I'd paint the bumper white if you have the wheels white. Chrome bumpers look better with chrome wheels IMHO.

Grande Rojo · 05-18-2012, 06:23 PM

Truck looks great with the new wheels.......i'd say go with caps too.
I just added new wheels to mine with caps.

**Boog** · 05-18-2012, 07:01 PM

The chrome sawblades are dated. The white steelys are, well, timeless. Go well with the blue n white color. I'd go for the chrome pointed lugs and center cone for a bit different look without spending a lot. 'bout 2 inches down in the rear too.

**special-K** · 05-18-2012, 10:16 PM

I love the look of bare wide steelies just fine. Chrome acorn lugs would clean it up. Your choices in Chevy car dog dish caps is about endless. I also like the rake on your truck. I really like exactly how your truck looks in the pictures. I never liked saw blades of any sort.

Sicklajoie · 05-18-2012, 11:44 PM

Looks great with the steelies. Good choice.
I like rake in a truck, but I think yours is a little too much. I'd split the difference between level and what you've got now.
And I'd tuck up the exhaust a little more, too.
JMO, of course.

**jocko** · 05-19-2012, 12:03 AM

Love the steelies. If you're looking for cap suggestions - here's what i have on my 66: 59 imp poverty caps. But, they might be a better fit for a pre-67, not sure.

Grande Rojo, love your truck - have not seen that before - new wheels/tires/caps look great.

**special-K** · 05-19-2012, 06:02 AM

Here are five more to ponder. I've used all of them at one point or another and they all look great in 8-10" wheels. I've used the 59/60s and what so many call the COPOS,when COPOS could be different depending on what year the car was.

darkhorse970 · 05-19-2012, 06:12 AM

I agree with more drop in the rear would try to find some of the chrome factory "68 style hub caps. I think they will look great and complement the chrome bumper and grill trim very nicely.

Hubscrub · 05-19-2012, 07:31 AM

looks great to me steelies are always cool bare or with caps not like any aftermarket wheel

reminds me of one of my favorite trucks on this site this one

sir_talk_alot · 08-17-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

looks great to me steelies are always cool bare or with caps not like any aftermarket wheel

reminds me of one of my favorite trucks on this site this one

where could those babymoons be found for the steelies with nubs?

midniteblues · 08-17-2012, 12:24 AM

I must say the lugnut king has some quality lugnuts imo. they are not like the expensive/cheapys in the auto stores.

**70cst** · 08-17-2012, 07:32 AM

that the Steelies are way

jhwkns · 08-17-2012, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sir_talk_alot

where could those babymoons be found for the steelies with nubs?

JC Whitney has them for about $60 a set

**mikey531** · 05-19-2012, 09:06 AM

Just my 2 cents.. I would do chrome lug nuts and raised white letter tires, with a name brand manufacturer IE Goodyear BFG or something like that. I think that gives a clean uncluttered look

05-18-2012, 03:59 PM	#1
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	New Steelies, New Look I had purchased a set of 15 x 8 steelies from CrewCab59 and had them powdercoated signal white. I had my tires put on the steelies and mounted up. I'm not 100% that I like them yet. I think I need to put on a set of hubcaps and/or a set of trim rings. I really wanted to put on a set of bullet cones with bullet lugnuts. We shall see! Tell me what you think? Keith Attached Images

05-18-2012, 04:05 PM	#2
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: New Steelies, New Look Before and After! I have had the "saw blade" chrome rims since 1997 when I purchased the truck. I have been wanting to make a change for quite a while. Keith Attached Images

05-18-2012, 04:18 PM	#3
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: New Steelies, New Look I like the truck with either of them tell you the truth. If it was mine I would drop the back down and get it level. Nice colors! __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

05-18-2012, 04:26 PM	#5
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: New Steelies, New Look Yep .. I agree. I'm diggin the steelies. Ever thought about the COPO caps? I can post a pic if needed. .. I'll look for it, I had the same setup on my dad's old 68 stepper. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

05-18-2012, 04:33 PM	#7
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: New Steelies, New Look http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=457529&page=3 Here you go .. Check out post #66. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

05-18-2012, 04:33 PM	#6
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: New Steelies, New Look They look good! I like em! Now get some hangers for that exhaust!

05-18-2012, 04:38 PM	#8
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: New Steelies, New Look I say some copo caps and lower the back until it's level and your set. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

05-18-2012, 05:09 PM	#9
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: New Steelies, New Look Yep, drop the back a little and add the caps Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

05-18-2012, 06:05 PM	#10
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: New Steelies, New Look I like the look of the white wheels. Nice looking truck. __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

05-18-2012, 06:09 PM	#11
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: New Steelies, New Look steel rims look beautiful! some COPO caps or the original 68 dog dish caps ( the painted kind) would be great!

05-18-2012, 06:13 PM	#12
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: New Steelies, New Look I think the white steelies look great. I'd paint the bumper white if you have the wheels white. Chrome bumpers look better with chrome wheels IMHO. __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

05-18-2012, 06:23 PM	#13
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: New Steelies, New Look Truck looks great with the new wheels.......i'd say go with caps too. I just added new wheels to mine with caps. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

05-18-2012, 07:01 PM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: New Steelies, New Look The chrome sawblades are dated. The white steelys are, well, timeless. Go well with the blue n white color. I'd go for the chrome pointed lugs and center cone for a bit different look without spending a lot. 'bout 2 inches down in the rear too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-18-2012, 10:16 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New Steelies, New Look I love the look of bare wide steelies just fine. Chrome acorn lugs would clean it up. Your choices in Chevy car dog dish caps is about endless. I also like the rake on your truck. I really like exactly how your truck looks in the pictures. I never liked saw blades of any sort. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-18-2012, 11:44 PM	#16
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: New Steelies, New Look Looks great with the steelies. Good choice. I like rake in a truck, but I think yours is a little too much. I'd split the difference between level and what you've got now. And I'd tuck up the exhaust a little more, too. JMO, of course. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/



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05-19-2012, 12:03 AM	#17
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: New Steelies, New Look Love the steelies. If you're looking for cap suggestions - here's what i have on my 66: 59 imp poverty caps. But, they might be a better fit for a pre-67, not sure. Grande Rojo, love your truck - have not seen that before - new wheels/tires/caps look great. Attached Images

05-19-2012, 06:02 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New Steelies, New Look Here are five more to ponder. I've used all of them at one point or another and they all look great in 8-10" wheels. I've used the 59/60s and what so many call the COPOS,when COPOS could be different depending on what year the car was. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-19-2012, 06:12 AM	#19
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: New Steelies, New Look I agree with more drop in the rear would try to find some of the chrome factory "68 style hub caps. I think they will look great and complement the chrome bumper and grill trim very nicely. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

05-19-2012, 07:31 AM	#20
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: New Steelies, New Look looks great to me steelies are always cool bare or with caps not like any aftermarket wheel reminds me of one of my favorite trucks on this site this one Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 05-19-2012 at 07:46 AM.

08-17-2012, 12:24 AM	#22
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: New Steelies, New Look I must say the lugnut king has some quality lugnuts imo. they are not like the expensive/cheapys in the auto stores. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

08-17-2012, 07:32 AM	#23
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New Steelies, New Look that the Steelies are way __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-19-2012, 09:06 AM	#25
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 794	Re: New Steelies, New Look Just my 2 cents.. I would do chrome lug nuts and raised white letter tires, with a name brand manufacturer IE Goodyear BFG or something like that. I think that gives a clean uncluttered look

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