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05crewcab · 09-24-2011, 12:15 AM

I had been running late model aluminum wheels and then decided to get back to the 70's! Painted the caps and wheels. The tires seem WAY too skinny, but overall it looks good!

**leddzepp** · 09-24-2011, 12:19 AM

I like the 70's look better

vectorit · 09-24-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

i like the 70's look better

x2!

dougo · 09-24-2011, 01:16 AM

steelies....

71 GMCDRVR · 09-24-2011, 01:45 AM

what lug pattern are those?.... I only ask because I plan on running steelies and hubcaps but have 8 lug and don't know what kind of cap's I can use on those.....Any thoughts?......Love the steelies by the way!

**leddzepp** · 09-24-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 71 GMCDRVR

what lug pattern are those?.... I only ask because I plan on running steelies and hubcaps but have 8 lug and don't know what kind of cap's I can use on those.....Any thoughts?......Love the steelies by the way!

those are 8 luggers he has, same as you. you can run any cap that is 12" in diameter. the 1/2 ton caps are smaller and measure 10.5" in diameter
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heeroyue2002 · 09-24-2011, 02:06 AM

thats awesome. i now have 2 sets of 5 lugs steels and 1 of 6 lug. i just need the hubcaps!

05crewcab · 09-24-2011, 02:51 AM

Thanks for the replies guys! It was pretty easy bringing them back to life...

They are just driver quality, so I didn't get wild with minute detail...from 5 feet away they look great and I won't be distressed if I mar them up. The caps were $20 at the salvage yard and the spray paint and tape cost about $20 as well so I am into it for under $50...

supplies:

Mother's Metal Polish
Duplicolor Flat Black Engine Enamel
Duplicolor Old Ford Blue Gloss Engine Enamel
Rustoleum Gloss White
1/8" 3M yellow masking tape
2" yellow masking tape
Angle Grinder and 2" wire brush cup

They turned out pretty darn good. and please disregard the tires...they are cruddy old 235/55R16's that need replacing...BTW, is that close to the factory tire size?

OARNGESI · 09-24-2011, 05:07 AM

Looks great way better

**special-K** · 09-24-2011, 05:39 AM

You truck looks great! 235/75s would be the closest to 7.50-16s that came on these. They are taller and would look awesome.

**special-K** · 09-24-2011, 06:30 AM

EDIT: 235/85s are what I meant.

Sicklajoie · 09-24-2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

EDIT: 235/85s are what I meant.

X 2
If you want to go just a little wider with the stock height, there's also 265/75/16s
It's a no-brainer, your truck looks great with the steelies. Great decision.

**specialtyretail** · 09-24-2011, 09:28 AM

Steelies look great on your truck. Very tasteful, classy looking.

Sequoyah · 09-24-2011, 09:28 AM

looks mo better

big_al_71 · 09-24-2011, 09:32 AM

I like it...

pat 70/71 · 09-24-2011, 11:57 AM

original wheels on your truck look better to me . Just something about the clean look of the period back when you could purchase that truck for under $5,000.00 !!!!!! As my dad did. great times! cheers, Pat

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-24-2011, 12:31 PM

Those caps and rings look so much better than them newer chevy wheels..

VA72C10 · 09-24-2011, 12:37 PM

Definitely loving the steelies!!!

Stricklinator · 09-24-2011, 12:42 PM

Wow, looks great! Good job on the painting too. I wish my truck looked half has good as yours. Where did you get the wheels and what are they off of? I have the caps, but no wheels (I gave away the original 16" split rims). I plan on doing he same thing, except I will paint my wheels the original '69 silver.
Paul
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05crewcab · 09-25-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stricklinator

Wow, looks great! Good job on the painting too. I wish my truck looked half has good as yours. Where did you get the wheels and what are they off of? I have the caps, but no wheels (I gave away the original 16" split rims). I plan on doing he same thing, except I will paint my wheels the original '69 silver.
Paul
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Thanks for the comments! They are the wheels that came on the truck when I bought it. Two are original 16x8 GM. the other two are Firestone Accuride 16x8...must be from a ford, but you can't tell the difference.

lil hoodlum · 09-25-2011, 05:48 PM

I think both sets of wheels look good on your truck. I would have to say though I like the look with the steelies. Nice job!

Keith

dukcaln · 09-24-2011, 02:28 PM

steelies...............

**special-K** · 09-26-2011, 06:39 AM

I like chunky tires. For that look I'd go with 285/75s on the rear. Not a stock look,more like the look of what a guy would have done back then,though.

05crewcab · 10-01-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I like chunky tires. For that look I'd go with 285/75s on the rear. Not a stock look,more like the look of what a guy would have done back then,though.

I'm debating that myself. I like looking at wide tires from the back. got any pics of 265/75 up front and 285/75 in the back?

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 09-26-2011, 03:00 PM

I think it looks MUCH BETTER now !

09-24-2011, 12:15 AM	#1
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	freshened up the steelies I had been running late model aluminum wheels and then decided to get back to the 70's! Painted the caps and wheels. The tires seem WAY too skinny, but overall it looks good! Attached Images __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

09-24-2011, 12:19 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,018	Re: freshened up the steelies I like the 70's look better __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-24-2011, 01:16 AM	#4
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: freshened up the steelies steelies.... __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

09-24-2011, 01:45 AM	#5
71 GMCDRVR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Modesto, Claifornia Posts: 236	Re: freshened up the steelies what lug pattern are those?.... I only ask because I plan on running steelies and hubcaps but have 8 lug and don't know what kind of cap's I can use on those.....Any thoughts?......Love the steelies by the way! __________________ Blessings, Ryan G JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!

09-24-2011, 02:06 AM	#7
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: freshened up the steelies thats awesome. i now have 2 sets of 5 lugs steels and 1 of 6 lug. i just need the hubcaps! __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

09-24-2011, 02:51 AM	#8
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: freshened up the steelies Thanks for the replies guys! It was pretty easy bringing them back to life... They are just driver quality, so I didn't get wild with minute detail...from 5 feet away they look great and I won't be distressed if I mar them up. The caps were $20 at the salvage yard and the spray paint and tape cost about $20 as well so I am into it for under $50... supplies: Mother's Metal Polish Duplicolor Flat Black Engine Enamel Duplicolor Old Ford Blue Gloss Engine Enamel Rustoleum Gloss White 1/8" 3M yellow masking tape 2" yellow masking tape Angle Grinder and 2" wire brush cup They turned out pretty darn good. and please disregard the tires...they are cruddy old 235/55R16's that need replacing...BTW, is that close to the factory tire size? Attached Images __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

09-24-2011, 05:07 AM	#9
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: freshened up the steelies Looks great way better __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

09-24-2011, 05:39 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: freshened up the steelies You truck looks great! 235/75s would be the closest to 7.50-16s that came on these. They are taller and would look awesome. __________________ "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 ~

09-24-2011, 06:30 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: freshened up the steelies EDIT: 235/85s are what I meant. __________________ "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 ~

09-24-2011, 09:28 AM	#13
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: freshened up the steelies Steelies look great on your truck. Very tasteful, classy looking.

09-24-2011, 09:28 AM	#14
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: freshened up the steelies looks mo better __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

09-24-2011, 09:32 AM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: freshened up the steelies I like it... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-24-2011, 11:57 AM	#16
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: freshened up the steelies original wheels on your truck look better to me . Just something about the clean look of the period back when you could purchase that truck for under $5,000.00 !!!!!! As my dad did. great times! cheers, Pat

09-24-2011, 12:31 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: freshened up the steelies Those caps and rings look so much better than them newer chevy wheels.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-24-2011, 12:37 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: freshened up the steelies Definitely loving the steelies!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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09-24-2011, 12:42 PM	#19
Stricklinator Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murrieta, California Posts: 234	Re: freshened up the steelies Wow, looks great! Good job on the painting too. I wish my truck looked half has good as yours. Where did you get the wheels and what are they off of? I have the caps, but no wheels (I gave away the original 16" split rims). I plan on doing he same thing, except I will paint my wheels the original '69 silver. Paul Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 C/20, 307, 4-speed, rusty with manual steering and brakes!

09-25-2011, 05:48 PM	#21
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: freshened up the steelies I think both sets of wheels look good on your truck. I would have to say though I like the look with the steelies. Nice job! Keith

09-24-2011, 02:28 PM	#22
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: freshened up the steelies steelies............... __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

09-26-2011, 06:39 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: freshened up the steelies I like chunky tires. For that look I'd go with 285/75s on the rear. Not a stock look,more like the look of what a guy would have done back then,though. __________________ "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 ~

09-26-2011, 03:00 PM	#25
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: freshened up the steelies I think it looks MUCH BETTER now ! __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

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