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Well, Whoop-dee-do!
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I'm on the fence about using these wheels. I had turbines on a '64 K20 years ago & loved them. But now, on the '72- dunno. I might knock an inch or two of lift out of the rear also. My truck is rusty & rough- but I don't want it to look tacky.
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
They look like keepers to me, I think they look nice
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
I like 'em.
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Aluminum slot wheels rule...
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
They look sweet, I'd put a set on my truck if 33's for 16.5's were cheaper. I say use them.
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
Hey Jeff, The turbines look good,..... BUT......
If your interested.....I just traded for a set of American Racing Aluminum directionals. They are 16 x 10 and have a set of 33" Boggers on them. Two of the Boggers are pretty worn out, but the other two are decent. Let me know if your interested...you could just pick them up when you get the Blazer tub. ![]() Here's a picture...of a picture taken 2 years ago, So the quality isn't very good, but it will give you an idea of what they look like. Last edited by Slick71; 04-23-2007 at 09:56 PM. |
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
There's a really cool compliment between the wheels and the tires. I say keep them!
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
I don't like them, I really do like the directionals better (post before this)
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
I agree with the shift man....not my choice in wheels. But I would never knock them if you like em'. I thought for some reason they were called Vectors???
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
i like them....
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Well, Whoop-dee-do!
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
Slick71, I like those, but would set me back too far. I need to get going on this body. At least these old tires will get it off jackstands for now. It sure would be easier for me to just take that truck in your picture!
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
I like them.
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
Old School
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
I like them. Wish i could find a set for my truck
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
Two thumbs up.
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
Jeff,
I've always liked the turbines...just thought I'd mention that I had some tires/wheels, in case you were interested! That photo is of my old 71 just before I sold it. The kid that bought it, just traded me the wheels/tires back and some cash for the 35's that I was trying to sell. See ya soon!.....and the wheels do look Good! ![]() Last edited by Slick71; 04-23-2007 at 10:37 PM. |
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
I like them way more than any modern-style wheel.But,I`m stuck on period-correct.You younger fellers must realize there were only a few choices back then and it was somewhat rare to see an 8-lugger gussyed-up.Those wheels and slots were as trick as it got back then.AND!They still look great!!Those look in nice shape.I`ll take them if you don`t
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Well, Whoop-dee-do!
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
Do you have the 38"s on the mud buggy yet? Ya need to take a test run thru a pond or something
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
They look great on that truck!! KEEP 'EM
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
I think they are way cool, period correct is right!
As a comparison on a car, I recently saw a '79 Trans Am with modern 18s on it, the wheels looked way out of place imo... |
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Well, Whoop-dee-do!
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
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Totally agree. My mom's '80 T/A has slot mags on it & looks great. They have been on it since the early '80s when she bought it. Hers are possibly actually magnisium? Kind of a dull silverish look no matter how much you work them over. Very tough to keep clean too.
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
I say go for it but keep the bigger tires!
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
I like them too but also say keep the bigger tires.
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Well, Whoop-dee-do!
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
The 36 inchers just barely clear the front fender forward "tip" on the stands. I took the bottom 2 leafs out of my 6 leaf stack to make it ride a little better. It didn't ride bad at all with 6- but should ride great with 4. Hmmn, u-bolts are not on or bought yet though...
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Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels
I love 'em but I am an old school kind of guy too
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