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Tim240Z · 03-26-2006, 02:14 PM

Well, I finally broke down and ordered some new rims for the 71 C20. I bought them from www.wheelsforless.com. Great service and great prices.
Anyways, they are 16 x 8 with 4.5 BS and fit great. $98 each, to my door, free shipping and the center caps, valve stems and lug nuts all included (and with 8 lug wheels, that's a bunch of lug nuts).

Here it is before:

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And here it is after:

Totally changes the look of the truck, for the better, I think!

Tim

Jerry Jones · 03-26-2006, 05:06 PM

Very nice

**dennislbrooks** · 03-26-2006, 05:15 PM

cool

kaycee · 03-26-2006, 05:33 PM

Wow that is a nice improvement,the only thing I would do is ditch the aux. gas doors.REAL NICE LOOKING TRUCK

Tim240Z · 03-26-2006, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaycee

Wow that is a nice improvement,the only thing I would do is ditch the aux. gas doors.REAL NICE LOOKING TRUCK

They are functional so I can't get rid of them. I have removed the cab tank so I run off the two aux tanks.....

Thanks for the words guys!

*rage'nrat638* · 03-26-2006, 06:26 PM

very nice wheels..looks great

those look like eagles...

**Canadian694x4** · 03-26-2006, 05:40 PM

Those wheels really complement your Truck for a great look!

HotRod71 · 03-26-2006, 05:42 PM

Looks pretty awesome.

jsbgump · 03-26-2006, 05:42 PM

nice rims really make the truck look better

**Palf70Step** · 03-26-2006, 06:33 PM

Always liked hose on the 3/4 ton models. Definitely an improvement in the looks of your truck.!!

subtle71 · 03-26-2006, 07:03 PM

That gives it a completely different look! I liked it before, but now that is one sharp looking 3/4 ton.

OhioChevy · 03-26-2006, 09:52 PM

Really looks good with those wheels.

qksilver · 03-26-2006, 10:07 PM

Sweet

**special-K** · 03-26-2006, 10:36 PM

That`s nice!Now the hood and those newer mirror heads are set-off.
And,I like auxilary fuel tank doors on 8-luggers.

Deuce · 03-26-2006, 10:40 PM

Da da da da da..................................I'm lovin' it!!! Looks 100% better.

Swbman · 03-26-2006, 11:43 PM

Man, a nice set of rims and tires makes all the difference in the world....COOL 3/4 ton.....

chip46wis · 03-27-2006, 12:41 AM

Nice rims on a very good looking truck!!!!!

**N2TRUX** · 03-27-2006, 01:20 AM

Those made a huge difference...

vk_chevy · 03-27-2006, 01:43 AM

wheels look really good on your truck,
those are one of my favorates and I was thinking about going with a set of those for my 4x4

72armyswbtruck · 03-27-2006, 01:46 AM

Hey those are pretty nice lookin, congrats on the addition to your truck

wibilly · 03-27-2006, 01:55 AM

looks great and you can't beat that price with all them lug nuts

97silv5.7 · 03-27-2006, 01:59 AM

looks real good!

**Ron 586** · 03-27-2006, 03:23 AM

You made at least a $1000 difference in appearence with a $400 investment. Good move. Clean look. Like the color.

MrC1 · 03-27-2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron 586

You made at least a $1000 difference in appearence with a $400 investment. Good move. Clean look. Like the color.

Who says those are $100 each?

red71cheyenne · 03-27-2006, 11:55 AM

Well worth the money! Nice change. Ever thought about color matching your aux gas doors to make them blend in a little better? I always wondered why they didn't do that in the first place. Great looking truck!

03-26-2006, 02:14 PM	#1
Tim240Z Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LAX area, So Cal Posts: 499	New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Well, I finally broke down and ordered some new rims for the 71 C20. I bought them from www.wheelsforless.com. Great service and great prices. Anyways, they are 16 x 8 with 4.5 BS and fit great. $98 each, to my door, free shipping and the center caps, valve stems and lug nuts all included (and with 8 lug wheels, that's a bunch of lug nuts). Here it is before: . . . . .. *And here it is after:* Totally changes the look of the truck, for the better, I think! Tim __________________ 1972 Suburban C20 454/TH700R4, eaton-corporate 4.10 (looking for 3.7) Sold: 71 Cheyenne 20 Installed a 99 5.7L L31/4L60E from Suburban 1500 (2005)

03-26-2006, 05:06 PM	#2
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Very nice __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

03-26-2006, 05:15 PM	#3
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,787	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics cool

03-26-2006, 05:33 PM	#4
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Wow that is a nice improvement,the only thing I would do is ditch the aux. gas doors.REAL NICE LOOKING TRUCK __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

03-26-2006, 06:26 PM	#6
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics very nice wheels..looks great those look like eagles... Last edited by rage'nrat638; 03-26-2006 at 06:27 PM.

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Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Those wheels really complement your Truck for a great look! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

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HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Looks pretty awesome. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com

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jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics nice rims really make the truck look better __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

03-26-2006, 06:33 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Always liked hose on the 3/4 ton models. Definitely an improvement in the looks of your truck.!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-26-2006 at 06:33 PM.

03-26-2006, 07:03 PM	#11
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics That gives it a completely different look! I liked it before, but now that is one sharp looking 3/4 ton. __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

03-26-2006, 09:52 PM	#12
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Really looks good with those wheels.

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qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Sweet

03-26-2006, 10:36 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics That`s nice!Now the hood and those newer mirror heads are set-off. And,I like auxilary fuel tank doors on 8-luggers. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-26-2006 at 10:38 PM.

03-26-2006, 10:40 PM	#15
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Da da da da da..................................I'm lovin' it!!! Looks 100% better. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

03-26-2006, 11:43 PM	#16
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Man, a nice set of rims and tires makes all the difference in the world....COOL 3/4 ton..... __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay



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03-27-2006, 12:41 AM	#17
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Nice rims on a very good looking truck!!!!!

03-27-2006, 01:20 AM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Those made a huge difference... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics wheels look really good on your truck, those are one of my favorates and I was thinking about going with a set of those for my 4x4 __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

03-27-2006, 01:46 AM	#20
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Hey those are pretty nice lookin, congrats on the addition to your truck __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

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wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics looks great and you can't beat that price with all them lug nuts __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

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03-27-2006, 03:23 AM	#23
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics You made at least a $1000 difference in appearence with a $400 investment. Good move. Clean look. Like the color. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

03-27-2006, 11:55 AM	#25
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: New wheels: Finally!! Much better now pics Well worth the money! Nice change. Ever thought about color matching your aux gas doors to make them blend in a little better? I always wondered why they didn't do that in the first place. Great looking truck! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

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