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ezernut9mm · 04-15-2005, 08:48 PM

...and installed the factory beauty rings that i bought at the swap meet. even tho it's subtle, i think it looks alot better.

now i just need some new tires.

jhwkns · 04-15-2005, 08:54 PM

Rallyes always look good..

cheyenne10 · 04-15-2005, 09:34 PM

Will even look better with sidewalls on tires shined up. I have used armor all but I was reading on auto detail page yesterday that that is bad and tehy recommended a couple but can't remember good ones. Hopefully someone will post.

Very nice improvement. I am a ralley guy myself.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-15-2005, 09:42 PM

ezernut9mm · 04-15-2005, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cheyenne10

Will even look better with sidewalls on tires shined up. I have used armor all but I was reading on auto detail page yesterday that that is bad and tehy recommended a couple but can't remember good ones. Hopefully someone will post.

Very nice improvement. I am a ralley guy myself.

those tires need to go away any how. they're traction rated tires like for a 4wd and i'd like to get some nice all season radials instead. i've got some eagle one tire spray i might throw on there just to make 'em look better.

purple gas · 04-16-2005, 10:11 AM

It's subtle detail after subtle detail that adds up to a nice package in the end.

68plus4sub · 04-16-2005, 11:06 AM

I like it with the rings.

Elsie72 · 04-16-2005, 11:21 AM

Good looking wheels.

I did about the same thing, but instead of paint, I had the wheels blasted, and powdercoated. It's a great look, as far as I'm concerned. I just need to source some GMC decals for the center caps, as mine have bow-ties.

ezernut9mm · 04-16-2005, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsie72

Good looking wheels.

I did about the same thing, but instead of paint, I had the wheels blasted, and powdercoated. It's a great look, as far as I'm concerned. I just need to source some GMC decals for the center caps, as mine have bow-ties.

mine need stripping bad, but this was a saturday no cost project. well, except for the rings which i paid $15 for and i already had the "gmc aluminium" spray paint in the basement. god, i'm a cheap bastard.

muddpile · 04-16-2005, 01:08 PM

Those look good. I have the same wheels on my 72, and the previous owner painted them orange to match the paint on the truck. It gives it kind of a cusstom look, yet it seems to tie the truck together. The center caps and rings are still silver.

ezernut9mm · 04-16-2005, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by muddpile

Those look good. I have the same wheels on my 72, and the previous owner painted them orange to match the paint on the truck. It gives it kind of a cusstom look, yet it seems to tie the truck together. The center caps and rings are still silver.

i was thinking about that. if i do get the wheels stripped, i'm going to try and match them with the paint color. i think that looks cool! got any pics of the orange wheels?

70 shorty · 04-16-2005, 05:44 PM

I have rallys on mine and wouldn't change them no matter how nice the truck is. They are my favorite wheel on these trucks. If course mine are 6 lug off of a later model truck with 4x4 center caps. One day I might change them to bowtie centers since mine isn't a 4x4.

Cethern · 04-16-2005, 06:24 PM

Nice job!
The rallys I had on 65 SS Chevelle where done as the same color of the car it looked pretty good that way and to change things a every now and then I would throw on the SS hub caps.

HeavyD · 04-16-2005, 07:10 PM

I had my wheels sprayed lime on my old truck and it looked neat after rings and caps were put on. Not a good pic, but you get the idea.

ezernut9mm · 04-16-2005, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

I had my wheels sprayed lime on my old truck and it looked neat after rings and caps were put on. Not a good pic, but you get the idea.

looks good! i think that's the direction i'll go when i get mine blasted.

muddpile · 04-17-2005, 12:28 AM

Unfortunately I don't have any pics of mine. HeavyD, that looks pretty good!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-17-2005, 10:39 AM

Nice addition to a nice looking truck..

04-15-2005, 08:48 PM	#1
ezernut9mm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kansas city, mo. Posts: 224	painted my wheels... ...and installed the factory beauty rings that i bought at the swap meet. even tho it's subtle, i think it looks alot better. now i just need some new tires. __________________ '06 silverado (daily driver) '02 nissan sentra (wal-mart warrior)

04-15-2005, 08:54 PM	#2
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Rallyes always look good.. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

04-15-2005, 09:34 PM	#3
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	shine up sidewalls Will even look better with sidewalls on tires shined up. I have used armor all but I was reading on auto detail page yesterday that that is bad and tehy recommended a couple but can't remember good ones. Hopefully someone will post. Very nice improvement. I am a ralley guy myself. __________________ Bob

04-15-2005, 09:42 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	__________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-16-2005, 10:11 AM	#6
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	It's subtle detail after subtle detail that adds up to a nice package in the end. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

04-16-2005, 11:06 AM	#7
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	I like it with the rings. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

04-16-2005, 11:21 AM	#8
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Good looking wheels. I did about the same thing, but instead of paint, I had the wheels blasted, and powdercoated. It's a great look, as far as I'm concerned. I just need to source some GMC decals for the center caps, as mine have bow-ties. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5 Last edited by Elsie72; 04-16-2005 at 11:22 AM.

04-16-2005, 01:08 PM	#10
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Those look good. I have the same wheels on my 72, and the previous owner painted them orange to match the paint on the truck. It gives it kind of a cusstom look, yet it seems to tie the truck together. The center caps and rings are still silver. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

04-16-2005, 05:44 PM	#12
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	I have rallys on mine and wouldn't change them no matter how nice the truck is. They are my favorite wheel on these trucks. If course mine are 6 lug off of a later model truck with 4x4 center caps. One day I might change them to bowtie centers since mine isn't a 4x4. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

04-16-2005, 06:24 PM	#13
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	Nice job! The rallys I had on 65 SS Chevelle where done as the same color of the car it looked pretty good that way and to change things a every now and then I would throw on the SS hub caps. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

04-16-2005, 07:10 PM	#14
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	I had my wheels sprayed lime on my old truck and it looked neat after rings and caps were put on. Not a good pic, but you get the idea. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

04-17-2005, 12:28 AM	#16
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Unfortunately I don't have any pics of mine. HeavyD, that looks pretty good! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

04-17-2005, 10:39 AM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Nice addition to a nice looking truck.. __________________ 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..



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