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67ChevyRedneck · 09-06-2008, 11:17 PM

I never really liked the 3" trim rings that came with my rim set. I felt that they hid the slots of the rallys too much, but it was always low on my list of things to replace.

I saw a nice set of trim rings for sale at charlotte so I bought them. They're "supposed" to be for 15x6 rallys, but they fit well on my 15x8's.

Before (as you can see, a little of the slots are covered) :

They look "hidden" in this pic:

And another reason why I disliked the rings...

67ChevyRedneck · 09-06-2008, 11:18 PM

And new rings...

This is the look I wanted in the first place.

thirdstreettito · 09-06-2008, 11:20 PM

Wow! Looks nice!

Jtrux · 09-06-2008, 11:29 PM

Without a doubt a big difference.

original_balzer · 09-07-2008, 12:21 AM

Nice indeed!

killer71 · 09-06-2008, 11:29 PM

much much better....

Critter · 09-07-2008, 12:52 AM

Good choice!

wHATANERD · 09-08-2008, 06:54 AM

Looks Great, Where did you find your centers?

67dragtruck · 09-08-2008, 07:07 AM

Big improvement. Wish I could have run into some of you guys at the Charlotte event.

Tom

67ChevyRedneck · 09-08-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 67dragtruck

Big improvement. Wish I could have run into some of you guys at the Charlotte event.

Tom

I wish I had more time. I didn't even have time to check out the car show

I drove my S-10, not the 67. I planned on buying a new (used) hood (and found one) so I didn't want to mess up my 67's bed. I do usually drive it there, but it's in the parking lot, not the show.

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

A definite improvement. That looks alot better. Now, when you gonna lower that thing?!?

When I quit spending $$$ on my wedding/honemoon. If you want to send me the parts I'll install them

(I also need new rear bushings/etc. so I might as well do a rear "clean-up" while I'm at it.)

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Originally Posted by wHATANERD

Looks Great, Where did you find your centers?

Do you mean the blue bowties? They're center cap stickers I got them off of fleabay. Hard to find, everyone has black and red ones. I'll see if I can find a link. If you mean the whole centers, they're just cheap plastic knock off rally centers.

Edit: can't seem to find any

I bought mine over 2 years ago. Ebay will only show you your 60 day history.

Andy4639 · 09-08-2008, 12:39 PM

67ChevyRedneck,
wheels look nice. You going to redo the hood on yours are do you have another project you are doing?

gcburdic · 09-08-2008, 04:17 PM

Jes,

Those look great....wish I could have run into you on Saturday...I was out there all day!!!....

67ChevyRedneck · 09-08-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Jes,

Those look great....wish I could have run into you on Saturday...I was out there all day!!!....

I could have walked right past you 5 times and not seen you! I was so focused on looking for the parts I wanted I zoned out everything else (I only had 4 hours to search the whole swap meet!) I was zippin around in my red s10 at around 5pm in the swap meet area trying to pick up my stuff before the vendors left (I really wasn't zippin', I was going slow

)

Edit: I read your post wrong, I was there friday, not saturday

67ChevyRedneck · 09-08-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

67ChevyRedneck,
wheels look nice. You going to redo the hood on yours are do you have another project you are doing?

It's kinda funny, I'm only a cab and frame shy of saying, "hey honey, you know what, I have enough parts to "just make another truck.""

But yeah, my hood is way more tweaked than it looks. You've seen it in person, it looks ok, but up close it looks like crap. There's also a good bit of "hidden" damage. It was in a front end wreck of some kinda at one point (not my doing, red circle), and it almost looked like it had hail damage (I got most of that with bondo, but I missed a couple spots

), and it's rippled along the edges (yellow circle) and it's has the typical "bent peak" (green circle.) There's also a couple tiny rust bubbles starting on the bottom edge of the hood (not visible when hood is down.)

The hood I bought is damn near perfect. I couldn't find any dings in it at all. If they're there, they're tiny!

It probably won't be on the truck for a couple/few years, but I can cross it off my "wish list" now. I saved the factory doors from it too, they have typical south east rust damage (not bad, but needs to be cut out) that I didn't have the skills/balls to attempt to fix, but I'm going to try soon anyway

The truck will remain "untouched" for a couple more years. I've got that fleet bed to build first

Pics:

68Stepbed · 09-08-2008, 07:50 AM

A definite improvement. That looks alot better. Now, when you gonna lower that thing?!?

PanelDeland · 09-08-2008, 04:56 PM

I saw ya both but had little time to B.S. Hope to see you again soon so we can.We need to find a place about halfway between GSO and Charlotte to meet for lunch some Sat.Maybe do a once a month thing. Geoff only has a few more days of fine tuning to get his truck on the road.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-08-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I saw ya both but had little time to B.S. Hope to see you again soon so we can.We need to find a place about halfway between GSO and Charlotte to meet for lunch some Sat.Maybe do a once a month thing. Geoff only has a few more days of fine tuning to get his truck on the road.

I actually came back for a few minutes to look at the blue vinyl "cheyenne" seat covers one last time! But my finances are a little stretched from the wedding/honeymoon so my better judgement kicked in. Maybe next spring!

68shortstep · 09-08-2008, 06:37 PM

When I decided to put 80's vintage truck ralllies on my "ole Blue," I couldn't find but three of the correct wide/deep rings which were not fully dinged-up or badly curb-rashed, so I went with the (much easier to find) more narrow "van-width" rings.

Now, I don't think I would ever go back to the "wide" rings, even if I could find them without buying a new repro'd set.

09-06-2008, 11:17 PM	#1
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09-06-2008, 11:18 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: When smaller is better... And new rings... This is the look I wanted in the first place. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-06-2008, 11:20 PM	#3
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09-06-2008, 11:29 PM	#4
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09-07-2008, 12:21 AM	#5
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09-06-2008, 11:29 PM	#6
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09-07-2008, 12:52 AM	#7
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09-08-2008, 06:54 AM	#8
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09-08-2008, 07:07 AM	#9
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	Re: When smaller is better... Big improvement. Wish I could have run into some of you guys at the Charlotte event. Tom __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004

09-08-2008, 12:39 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: When smaller is better... 67ChevyRedneck, wheels look nice. You going to redo the hood on yours are do you have another project you are doing? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-08-2008, 04:17 PM	#12
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09-08-2008, 07:50 AM	#15
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09-08-2008, 04:56 PM	#16
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: When smaller is better... I saw ya both but had little time to B.S. Hope to see you again soon so we can.We need to find a place about halfway between GSO and Charlotte to meet for lunch some Sat.Maybe do a once a month thing. Geoff only has a few more days of fine tuning to get his truck on the road. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-08-2008, 06:37 PM	#18
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: When smaller is better... When I decided to put 80's vintage truck ralllies on my "ole Blue," I couldn't find but three of the correct wide/deep rings which were not fully dinged-up or badly curb-rashed, so I went with the (much easier to find) more narrow "van-width" rings. Now, I don't think I would ever go back to the "wide" rings, even if I could find them without buying a new repro'd set. Attached Images



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