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**FleetsidePaul** · 01-22-2018, 10:49 AM

I needed tires and was getting sick of the lack of availability and the price of 16.5's

So, I went back to steelies. I already had them in my shed. I'll keep the slots, maybe get them buffed out and put them on ice.

Now I have to worry about someone stealing my hubcaps.

Before...

fun in dirt · 01-22-2018, 10:53 AM

I dig slots, but steelies & hubcaps are cool too!

dfwright · 01-22-2018, 10:56 AM

Great License Plate!

6768chevylover · 01-22-2018, 11:03 AM

Steelies definitely look better to me..

demian5 · 01-22-2018, 11:37 AM

Too bad there isn't a way to turn down 16.5 wheels to fit 16"

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455900

rockyrivermark · 01-22-2018, 12:10 PM

personally i never like the slots.. those steelies are really cool.

**Steeveedee** · 01-22-2018, 12:31 PM

I like the white steelies better, and I love that license plate! Is that a new black and yellow one, or have you had that truck a long time?

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-22-2018, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I like the white steelies better, and I love that license plate! Is that a new black and yellow one, or have you had that truck a long time?

It's one of the new ones. People were always asking me. "Does it run?'

There's the answer.

**Boog** · 01-22-2018, 01:27 PM

That should clear up the run mystery. Cool idea.

Jim Boy · 01-22-2018, 03:01 PM

Make the dog in the front seat earn it's keep. Teach it to eat thieves.

hewittca · 01-22-2018, 12:32 PM

You can't go wrong with a stock setup on these trucks. It's a timeless look that always looks awesome.

**jocko** · 01-23-2018, 09:29 AM

Looks great Paul. I liked the slots and love the steelies. Btw, you didn’t happen to buy those slots from a guy in Ridgecrest a few years back did you? Had no idea you were in Lake Isabella... right up the road from my old stomping grounds.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-23-2018, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Looks great Paul. I liked the slots and love the steelies. Btw, you didn’t happen to buy those slots from a guy in Ridgecrest a few years back did you? Had no idea you were in Lake Isabella... right up the road from my old stomping grounds.

Thanks. I got them from a guy in Hesperia. Here's a pic from back when I actually took care of them.

**jocko** · 01-23-2018, 01:22 PM

Ah, gotcha. I sold my pretty much identical set in RC (for $80 UGGH!) and was wondering if we met and didn’t even know it!

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-23-2018, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Ah, gotcha. I sold my pretty much identical set in RC (for $80 UGGH!) and was wondering if we met and didn’t even know it!

I don't think I paid much more than that for these. But with polishing, tires, lugs, and center caps, I had a chunk of change into them.

I had a set before but they were to big, they needed to be on a 4X4 or a lifted truck. But the price was right...Free!

I was at the Pomona Swap Meet and it was wrapping up. I had been spying them,but didn't ask a price because I didn't bring my truck. I was driving my BMW. But when I saw them loading up I had to ask. How much?

The guy said "Take em' I don't want to load them.

So I squeezed them into the BMW. (they had tires and they were big) Everybody got a good laugh out of it.

Then I got them home and they didn't fit.

But I sold them for $200 bucks.

So it all worked out.

Jim Boy · 01-23-2018, 05:34 PM

My take on wheels. Clean and simple. Now to post the picture????????????

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-23-2018, 10:59 PM

Nice 68. I always liked that color. My 70 GMC was the same blue (or close) But it wasn't nearly as clean as yours.

Jim Boy · 01-24-2018, 12:36 AM

Thanks for the compliment. The blue is Ford and the white is from a Mac truck. It use to be that Robin Egg Blue with white painted bumpers and grill. It stood out like a sore thumb and I couldn't pick my nose while driving because someone was watching. I picked these colours so as to blend in a bit and try not to be seen. I drove it light blue for 12-13 years and it was time for a change or sell the frigin thing. I priced new ones and not being in the market for years scared the heck out of me. I just wanted a truck not a moving home. Base 50 grand and go up from there, nope! I figure this one will last until I cash out. If I keep it oiled there might be something left to pass on. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-24-2018, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Boy

Thanks for the compliment. The blue is Ford and the white is from a Mac truck. It use to be that Robin Egg Blue with white painted bumpers and grill. It stood out like a sore thumb and I couldn't pick my nose while driving because someone was watching.

Well I'm glad you can pick your nose now.

If that's a Ford color, it may be the same as what's on my Mustang. Maybe???

Jim Boy · 01-24-2018, 04:43 PM

I looked up my records on the truck and the Blue colour( check the spelling) is Valspar Ford Code #SZ Blue Flame Metallic and I remember the paint guy saying that it was a 70-71 year. They very well might be the same colour(spelling again) and they just might be siblings with different fathers!! You have very classy taste when it comes to colours (spelling again) What can I say about the Ford that hasn't already been said eh? Kidding eh, nice ride.

El Dorado Jim · 01-24-2018, 09:43 PM

I hated taking my 16.5 slots off my truck too, no one makes the tires i run in 33" anymore

01-22-2018, 10:49 AM	#1
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Lost my slot's I needed tires and was getting sick of the lack of availability and the price of 16.5's So, I went back to steelies. I already had them in my shed. I'll keep the slots, maybe get them buffed out and put them on ice. Now I have to worry about someone stealing my hubcaps. Before... __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-22-2018, 10:53 AM	#2
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,121	Re: Lost my slot's I dig slots, but steelies & hubcaps are cool too! __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

01-22-2018, 10:56 AM	#3
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Lost my slot's Great License Plate! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

01-22-2018, 11:03 AM	#4
6768chevylover Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: nepa Posts: 745	Re: Lost my slot's Steelies definitely look better to me..

01-22-2018, 11:37 AM	#5
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Lost my slot's Too bad there isn't a way to turn down 16.5 wheels to fit 16" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455900 __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

01-22-2018, 12:10 PM	#6
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: Lost my slot's personally i never like the slots.. those steelies are really cool. __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

01-22-2018, 12:31 PM	#7
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,606	Re: Lost my slot's I like the white steelies better, and I love that license plate! Is that a new black and yellow one, or have you had that truck a long time? __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-22-2018, 01:27 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,454	Re: Lost my slot's That should clear up the run mystery. Cool idea. __________________ 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

01-22-2018, 03:01 PM	#10
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Re: Lost my slot's Make the dog in the front seat earn it's keep. Teach it to eat thieves.

01-22-2018, 12:32 PM	#11
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,761	Re: Lost my slot's You can't go wrong with a stock setup on these trucks. It's a timeless look that always looks awesome. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

01-23-2018, 09:29 AM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Lost my slot's Looks great Paul. I liked the slots and love the steelies. Btw, you didn’t happen to buy those slots from a guy in Ridgecrest a few years back did you? Had no idea you were in Lake Isabella... right up the road from my old stomping grounds.

01-23-2018, 01:22 PM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Lost my slot's Ah, gotcha. I sold my pretty much identical set in RC (for $80 UGGH!) and was wondering if we met and didn’t even know it!

01-23-2018, 05:34 PM	#16
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Re: Lost my slot's My take on wheels. Clean and simple. Now to post the picture???????????? Attached Images

01-23-2018, 10:59 PM	#17
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Lost my slot's Nice 68. I always liked that color. My 70 GMC was the same blue (or close) But it wasn't nearly as clean as yours. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-24-2018, 12:36 AM	#18
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Re: Lost my slot's Thanks for the compliment. The blue is Ford and the white is from a Mac truck. It use to be that Robin Egg Blue with white painted bumpers and grill. It stood out like a sore thumb and I couldn't pick my nose while driving because someone was watching. I picked these colours so as to blend in a bit and try not to be seen. I drove it light blue for 12-13 years and it was time for a change or sell the frigin thing. I priced new ones and not being in the market for years scared the heck out of me. I just wanted a truck not a moving home. Base 50 grand and go up from there, nope! I figure this one will last until I cash out. If I keep it oiled there might be something left to pass on. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.



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01-24-2018, 04:43 PM	#20
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Re: Lost my slot's I looked up my records on the truck and the Blue colour( check the spelling) is Valspar Ford Code #SZ Blue Flame Metallic and I remember the paint guy saying that it was a 70-71 year. They very well might be the same colour(spelling again) and they just might be siblings with different fathers!! You have very classy taste when it comes to colours (spelling again) What can I say about the Ford that hasn't already been said eh? Kidding eh, nice ride.

01-24-2018, 09:43 PM	#21
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Lost my slot's I hated taking my 16.5 slots off my truck too, no one makes the tires i run in 33" anymore

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