13 WEEKS....wheels here at last!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SactoJim** · 10-05-2007, 12:21 PM

My wheels finally got here. I initially ordered cast center American 5 spokes, but after 10 weeks American couldn't give anyone a straight answer on when they might be done, so Dave at Newstalgia switched me over to Vintecs. I ordered dished Vintecs, but the regular ones came...PISS!! I think I can live with them, cuz I don't wanna go through the hassle of shipping em back.

Putting wheels on is like the Crowning moment!!....I've looked at this think soooo long now with the old beat up 200S's.....What a fricken change...I can't stop staring at it!

Just gotta finish up the interior, front fenderwells, get it aligned.....I'll get it done just in time for WINTER!!

CHYNSPR · 10-05-2007, 12:25 PM

Doesn't get any better!

**SactoJim** · 10-05-2007, 12:27 PM

I should've known better then posting new wheel and tire pics without specs!

Billet Specialties Vintecs

18x8, 4.25 BS, 255/50/18

18x9.5, 4.5 BS, 275/55/18

sleepyboy · 10-05-2007, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

I should've known better then posting new wheel and tire pics without specs!

Billet Specialties Vintecs

18x8, 4.25 BS, 255/50/18

18x9.5, 4.5 BS, 275/55/18

I love the look, any rub issues? I want the exact same thing on a step..What tires did you buy??

**SactoJim** · 10-05-2007, 04:07 PM

Thanks all for the nice comments!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyrikz

I like your rims. You cant tuck that rear rim say if you had airbags could you???

I could probably tuck em a little more, but since I never planned on bagging the truck, my offsets are a little more negative.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin

Wow! Those look great!

I really wish you were closer, those beat-up old 200S's would look great on my beat-up old '68

I wish you were too, need to get rid of em.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Saaaaweeet!!!

What is your drop?

Had the components on it for a long time...stepped A-arms and springs. I think It's about 3.5 in the front and between 6 & 7 in the rear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyboy

I love the look, any rub issues? I want the exact same thing on a step..What tires did you buy??

Tires are Toyo Proxes ST's.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-05-2007, 12:32 PM

My gosh! If you ever want to sell...

I think I have a spare kidney I can sell...

lyrikz · 10-05-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

My wheels finally got here. I initially ordered cast center American 5 spokes, but after 10 weeks American couldn't give anyone a straight answer on when they might be done, so Dave at Newstalgia switched me over to Vintecs. I ordered dished Vintecs, but the regular ones came...PISS!! I think I can live with them, cuz I don't wanna go through the hassle of shipping em back.

Putting wheels on is like the Crowning moment!!....I've looked at this think soooo long now with the old beat up 200S's.....What a fricken change...I can't stop staring at it!

Just gotta finish up the interior, front fenderwells, get it aligned.....I'll get it done just in time for WINTER!!

I like your rims. You cant tuck that rear rim say if you had airbags could you???

tcb-1 · 10-05-2007, 12:52 PM

mmmmmmmmmm, mm. tasty!!!!

68Stepbed · 10-05-2007, 01:01 PM

Saaaaweeet!!!

What is your drop?

dan42 · 10-05-2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Saaaaweeet!!!

What is your drop?

Check out his build thread -

whatnow123 · 10-05-2007, 02:00 PM

Those look really cool and you nailed the backspacing/tire size. It looks awsome!

Alvin · 10-05-2007, 03:00 PM

Wow! Those look great!

I really wish you were closer, those beat-up old 200S's would look great on my beat-up old '68

pcmcobra · 10-05-2007, 04:02 PM

your truck is sweet!

Scott68-93-97 · 10-05-2007, 04:32 PM

sweeeeeeeet rims!!! I always loved the billet specialties but they are pretty pricey thats why I have never bought a set

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 10-05-2007, 07:56 PM

Very, very nice .... over all a really nice stance. Summer 2008 is only7 eral months or so and cruz'n is going to be a blast for you.

esll.

*Shane* · 10-05-2007, 08:22 PM

bad azz!

Truck Hippy · 10-05-2007, 08:25 PM

Thats a good looking truck by God!!

72freak · 10-05-2007, 08:30 PM

Yours is not the first American horror story. Their customer support people have been feeding the customers lies for atleast 2 years that I know of.

After seeing there recent business practices first hand ...I will NEVER own a set!

MrShelley · 10-05-2007, 08:43 PM

Maybe 13 weeks will be my lucky number as well. I ordered my new wheels from Budnik 12 weeks ago yesterday. They're "supposed" to be finished next week. I know quality takes time, but jeez!

Anyway, congrats on the wheels. They look awesome!

**SactoJim** · 10-07-2007, 05:48 PM

Thanks again all.

12 weeks for Budniks....ouch.

When I made the switch to the Vintecs, it only took 3 weeks for them to get here.....should've just ordered them to begin with!

smbrouss70 · 10-08-2007, 03:12 AM

Very Nice!

earl87gta · 10-08-2007, 04:08 AM

Nice wheels I like the look of the 18s way beter then 20s on these truck I like a little tire left on them.

crzngmychvy · 10-08-2007, 10:58 PM

That looks great!

67_C-30 · 10-08-2007, 11:16 PM

Dangit Jim, Every time I see you truck, it makes me wanna go out there and rip the upper molding off my truck!!

**SactoJim** · 10-08-2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Dangit Jim, Every time I see you truck, it makes me wanna go out there and rip the upper molding off my truck!!

I know what ya mean.....sometimes when I see a nice truck with the uppers, I get to thinking...that looks nice...maybe I should??

Mine originally had the uppers and I got rid of em because I really love the way the upper body rolls into the lower and that molding interupts that. Also the lower molding by itself visually pulls the truck closer to the ground.

10-05-2007, 12:21 PM	#1
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	13 WEEKS....wheels here at last!! My wheels finally got here. I initially ordered cast center American 5 spokes, but after 10 weeks American couldn't give anyone a straight answer on when they might be done, so Dave at Newstalgia switched me over to Vintecs. I ordered dished Vintecs, but the regular ones came...PISS!! I think I can live with them, cuz I don't wanna go through the hassle of shipping em back. Putting wheels on is like the Crowning moment!!....I've looked at this think soooo long now with the old beat up 200S's.....What a fricken change...I can't stop staring at it! Just gotta finish up the interior, front fenderwells, get it aligned.....I'll get it done just in time for WINTER!! Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

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CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: 13 WEEKS....wheels here at last!! Doesn't get any better!

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SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 13 WEEKS....wheels here at last!! I should've known better then posting new wheel and tire pics without specs! Billet Specialties Vintecs 18x8, 4.25 BS, 255/50/18 18x9.5, 4.5 BS, 275/55/18 __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

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Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: 13 WEEKS....wheels here at last!! Wow! Those look great! I really wish you were closer, those beat-up old 200S's would look great on my beat-up old '68 __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

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Scott68-93-97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 475	Re: 13 WEEKS....wheels here at last!! sweeeeeeeet rims!!! I always loved the billet specialties but they are pretty pricey thats why I have never bought a set __________________ 1968 Short Fleet 350/700r4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249435 1997 Bagged XtdCab Vortec350/4L60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post2286144 1993 XtdCab Longbed 4x4 6.5Turbo/NV4500 "Daily Driver" 1985 Toyota XtdCab 4x4 22re/W-56/Dual T-cases, Doug Thorley Header, Homebrew front and rear spring packs, Tons of Mods to suspension and drivetrain, 35" boggers, coming soon ARB's and 5.29's, Possible 4.3/700r4 swap

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EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: 13 WEEKS....wheels here at last!! Very, very nice .... over all a really nice stance. Summer 2008 is only7 eral months or so and cruz'n is going to be a blast for you. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 10-05-2007 at 07:56 PM.

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SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 13 WEEKS....wheels here at last!! Thanks again all. 12 weeks for Budniks....ouch. When I made the switch to the Vintecs, it only took 3 weeks for them to get here.....should've just ordered them to begin with! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

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