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nds1968 · 07-29-2008, 07:25 PM

I'm gonna run 15x6" wheels in the front and 15x8" wheels in the rear. Which color should I paint the rims white or blue (body color), Also should I run the trim rings?

Thanks! I can't make up my mind even though I'm far from finishing the truck.

BigDaddyDave · 07-29-2008, 07:31 PM

I think you have enough blue,i would go with the white and yes i like the trim rings.

tcb-1 · 07-29-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyDave

I think you have enough blue,i would go with the white and yes i like the trim rings.

x2!

ChevLoRay · 07-29-2008, 07:59 PM

It isn't mine, but if it were, I'd be lookin' for some bright caps to go with the trim rings, but that's just me.

At least go for the trim rings, and no black wheels if you do.

nds1968 · 07-29-2008, 08:22 PM

I wish I could find chrome hubcaps. Let alone find some in decent shape. I have 8 painted ones now and none of them are good enough to be chromed.

I definetly am not going to paint the rims black even though thats factory for the truck.

72BlckButy · 07-30-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyDave

I think you have enough blue,i would go with the white and yes i like the trim rings.

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

x2!

X3!!!

nds1968 · 09-08-2008, 01:41 PM

I bought these on E-bay and just received them today. 15"X8"- 5X5 bolt pattern. They were never mounted. I payed $100 + $45 shipping for all four rims. It looks like the guy has another set if anybody is looking.
Item number: 360086799194

I also bought these hubcaps for $50. I don't know what vehicle they are for but I am going to run them on my 67 C10. They are aluminum and look very similar to the 67-68 hubcaps that I have. I just have to pick up some trim rings now.

463 · 07-29-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyDave

I think you have enough blue,i would go with the white and yes i like the trim rings.

dito

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-30-2008, 01:59 AM

i like the black wheels with the white caps and trim rings

but out of your choices id say the white with rings

Longhorn Man · 07-29-2008, 08:22 PM

I vote white, with rings, and bright caps.

eightbanger · 09-11-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I vote white, with rings, and bright caps.

No doubt about it.

nds1968 · 01-18-2010, 10:55 PM

I have enough rims to paint a set black and a set white.

So do I paint them gloss or satin? Here are pics of the black rims with white caps.

t&tkennels · 07-29-2008, 09:40 PM

Theres a set on ebay you may like , i typed in vintage chevy hud caps.They are not exacly the same but are very similar, i think they are stainless.

t&tkennels · 07-29-2008, 09:43 PM

Heres a pic of them, these are not mine.

Dingfodgy · 07-29-2008, 11:00 PM

I like the white wheel w/ hot rod rings. The poverty caps look good and maybe you just paint the bowtie your body color....just thinkin' out loud.

laplander · 07-29-2008, 11:39 PM

White with the trim ring!!

Hair · 09-08-2008, 04:04 PM

White wheels, white hub caps, and trim rings.
Blue wheels would be too much.
White wheels, chrome hub caps, and trim rings would be the best looking.

Brad · 09-10-2008, 11:38 AM

Regardless of what you go with use the trim rings, but I think the blue wheels would look good.

CG · 09-10-2008, 11:50 AM

I liked the blue with the white caps and chrome ring. The blue tied in with the body of the truck and the white tied in with the bumpers, mirrors and Im guessing the grill. Also the red on the caps match up with the bowties on the fenders and grill.

Hmm, I sound like the Martha Stewart of trucks now =)

Hair · 09-10-2008, 01:45 PM

If you do run blue wheels run some big white wall tires. That will break the blue up and look nice and retro too.

chevy_mike · 09-10-2008, 03:40 PM

How about a little Photoshop work. See what you like.

Orange · 09-10-2008, 03:51 PM

LOL!

Mike beat me to it! Well, guess you get to see double! ^^^^^^^^^^

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This is a perfect candidate for a 'chop - great side on shot, and great side on wheel photos. Anytime you guys need something like this done, we have a Photoshop forum just for it.
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nds1968 · 09-10-2008, 07:12 PM

Thanks for the photo shop work guys, I think I'm leaning towards the blue rims with the trim rings. And I have both the painted and shiny aluminum caps that I can change at any time.

SCOTI · 09-10-2008, 07:22 PM

White w/no trim rings.

ChevLoRay · 09-10-2008, 09:14 PM

1. Lose the whitewalls. Sell them. Give them away.
2. Paint the wheels a darker shade of blue than the body. That blue on the body needs something with some bling. White wheels just don't do it. White caps belong on the ocean, or on an absolutely stock, restored vehicle.
3. Use shiny hubcaps, preferably chrome, not aluminum. Those aluminum caps look like Astro or S-10 caps. If you could find a set of '69 passenger car caps, run those. They're similar in profile to the aluminum caps, but have hash marks on four sides of the cap that resemble slots, but are not open.
4. Run trim rings that still show some wheel color. Hot rod style comes to mind. But a rallye wheel style trim ring would work, too.

07-29-2008, 07:25 PM	#1
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I'm gonna run 15x6" wheels in the front and 15x8" wheels in the rear. Which color should I paint the rims white or blue (body color), Also should I run the trim rings? Thanks! I can't make up my mind even though I'm far from finishing the truck. Attached Images

07-29-2008, 07:31 PM	#2
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I think you have enough blue,i would go with the white and yes i like the trim rings. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

07-29-2008, 07:59 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels It isn't mine, but if it were, I'd be lookin' for some bright caps to go with the trim rings, but that's just me. At least go for the trim rings, and no black wheels if you do. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-29-2008, 08:22 PM	#5
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I wish I could find chrome hubcaps. Let alone find some in decent shape. I have 8 painted ones now and none of them are good enough to be chromed. I definetly am not going to paint the rims black even though thats factory for the truck. Last edited by nds1968; 07-29-2008 at 08:23 PM.

09-08-2008, 01:41 PM	#7
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I bought these on E-bay and just received them today. 15"X8"- 5X5 bolt pattern. They were never mounted. I payed $100 + $45 shipping for all four rims. It looks like the guy has another set if anybody is looking. Item number: 360086799194 I also bought these hubcaps for $50. I don't know what vehicle they are for but I am going to run them on my 67 C10. They are aluminum and look very similar to the 67-68 hubcaps that I have. I just have to pick up some trim rings now. Attached Images

07-30-2008, 01:59 AM	#9
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels i like the black wheels with the white caps and trim rings but out of your choices id say the white with rings __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-29-2008, 08:22 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I vote white, with rings, and bright caps.

01-18-2010, 10:55 PM	#12
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I have enough rims to paint a set black and a set white. So do I paint them gloss or satin? Here are pics of the black rims with white caps. Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

07-29-2008, 09:40 PM	#13
t&tkennels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: creedmoor n.c. Posts: 188	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels Theres a set on ebay you may like , i typed in vintage chevy hud caps.They are not exacly the same but are very similar, i think they are stainless.

07-29-2008, 09:43 PM	#14
t&tkennels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: creedmoor n.c. Posts: 188	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels Heres a pic of them, these are not mine. Attached Images

07-29-2008, 11:00 PM	#15
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I like the white wheel w/ hot rod rings. The poverty caps look good and maybe you just paint the bowtie your body color....just thinkin' out loud. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

07-29-2008, 11:39 PM	#16
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels White with the trim ring!!

09-08-2008, 04:04 PM	#17
Hair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 406	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels White wheels, white hub caps, and trim rings. Blue wheels would be too much. White wheels, chrome hub caps, and trim rings would be the best looking.

09-10-2008, 11:38 AM	#18
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels Regardless of what you go with use the trim rings, but I think the blue wheels would look good. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

09-10-2008, 11:50 AM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I liked the blue with the white caps and chrome ring. The blue tied in with the body of the truck and the white tied in with the bumpers, mirrors and Im guessing the grill. Also the red on the caps match up with the bowties on the fenders and grill. Hmm, I sound like the Martha Stewart of trucks now =) Last edited by CG; 09-10-2008 at 11:52 AM.



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09-10-2008, 01:45 PM	#20
Hair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 406	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels If you do run blue wheels run some big white wall tires. That will break the blue up and look nice and retro too.

09-10-2008, 03:40 PM	#21
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels How about a little Photoshop work. See what you like. Attached Images __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

09-10-2008, 03:51 PM	#22
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels LOL! Mike beat me to it! Well, guess you get to see double! ^^^^^^^^^^ Blue with Rings Plain Blue Plain White White with Trim Oops, I dropped it. (Just Barely) This is a perfect candidate for a 'chop - great side on shot, and great side on wheel photos. Anytime you guys need something like this done, we have a Photoshop forum just for it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=33 Are you a policeman? If not, is that an ex-interceptor? Is that your shop? It's nice either way. I'm a curious little bugger today. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 09-10-2008 at 03:55 PM.

09-10-2008, 07:12 PM	#23
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels Thanks for the photo shop work guys, I think I'm leaning towards the blue rims with the trim rings. And I have both the painted and shiny aluminum caps that I can change at any time.

09-10-2008, 07:22 PM	#24
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels White w/no trim rings. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-10-2008, 09:14 PM	#25
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels 1. Lose the whitewalls. Sell them. Give them away. 2. Paint the wheels a darker shade of blue than the body. That blue on the body needs something with some bling. White wheels just don't do it. White caps belong on the ocean, or on an absolutely stock, restored vehicle. 3. Use shiny hubcaps, preferably chrome, not aluminum. Those aluminum caps look like Astro or S-10 caps. If you could find a set of '69 passenger car caps, run those. They're similar in profile to the aluminum caps, but have hash marks on four sides of the cap that resemble slots, but are not open. 4. Run trim rings that still show some wheel color. Hot rod style comes to mind. But a rallye wheel style trim ring would work, too. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 09-10-2008 at 09:15 PM.

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