My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Shiftyal · 08-26-2009, 04:37 PM

Hello all,

I've posted my truck before, but now I want feedback.

I'm keeping this Carryall totally stock outside with its major "Patina". It's currently almost totally original with a tiny inline 6 and manual 3-speed, but I've already procured a '95 6-lug 3/4 ton chevy to swap out the motor, rear-end, AC and fuel-injection. I'll also be putting in an NP4500 5-speed to make this more of a comfy daily driver. I have air bags and drop spindles with late model disc brakes ready to go on all at the same time.

So.....I also bought these factory '07 20" Silverado wheels on Craigslist the other day and was thinking of installing them. I showed the pic below to friends and was met with immediate distaste by most. I was told it looks stupid to have such a rusty body and shiny wheels.....like I'm a poor guy trying to fix up my truck without any taste. I'm obviously capable of fixing the body to normal shiny like everyone else, but I like that the body shows its age and wears its years proudly.

So you tell me. Is it cool to have a bagged modern rusty Carryall, but just plain tacky to have it 'rollin' 20's??

I also thought of trying to take the "bling" level down on the wheels by painting them flat black or tan or even rust colored. Thoughts?

61TWUK · 08-26-2009, 04:46 PM

I love the rims!!!

GRIMSS · 08-26-2009, 05:07 PM

To me the wheels would look better painted on a truck with patina like yours. Bling may look out of place. But it is your truck and if you like them like that run'em.

**aerotruk63** · 08-26-2009, 05:08 PM

You've got taste and your friends don't, I like the patina and shiny rims.

jchav62 · 08-26-2009, 05:11 PM

I think your plans are great! I like the look of original patina... I dig those wheels too, the way they are. Put 'em on and slam it! Call it done...

As for your buddies, they just don't get it...Tell them if they don't like it, they can stay in their Civics and Corolla and crap...

c10addict · 08-26-2009, 05:29 PM

I dig it... Esp if you get the body to swallow up half of that rim when its bagged..

skidder111 · 08-26-2009, 05:38 PM

Do it.

joe231 · 08-26-2009, 05:39 PM

rock those wheels proudly

you may wanna check the backspace on them though....the newer stuff has lots of it.... Might need some spacers

MacAttack · 08-26-2009, 06:23 PM

YES!

YES! *

* three words I never, ever heard from my ex-wife.

daverod · 08-26-2009, 07:03 PM

I like rust and bling. Anybody can have a nice paint job. It takes real time to get the rust look.

truckdrivinsob · 08-26-2009, 07:11 PM

I think they'll look good! You may also haft to have the centers bored out. The new rims have a smaller opening than the old stuff. The center is what I'm talking about.

monolith · 08-26-2009, 07:24 PM

I think you should make a ragtop convertible out of it and ship the roof to me.

Nice burb, I think it will look fine with those rims.

ultimately though, yours is the only opinion that matters.

Northern lights · 08-26-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverod

I like rust and bling. Anybody can have a nice paint job. It takes real time to get the rust look.

You have a real future in used car sales.

**ChiefRocka** · 08-27-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

YES!

YES! *

* three words I never, ever heard from my ex-wife.

Hmm......patina on 20's ??

It looks good in the pic, but mabey if was a solid primer or something

Joemomma1 · 08-26-2009, 08:11 PM

Dont do it. It is tacky. "Lets be like every one else and put caddilac lights in the rear along with the bags". Patina? I never understood that. I always seen it as "I like my ugly, rusty, crusty exterior". Please dont get mad, you asked for honest opinions.

Big Fenders · 08-26-2009, 08:31 PM

I agree with most of your plans but 20 inch wheels?Doesn't do it for me but your ride.
Bob

joe231 · 08-26-2009, 08:33 PM

Real, earned patina = cool

faked, manufactured patina = crap

my 2 pennies worth....

jonzcustomshop · 08-26-2009, 10:07 PM

I have never been much on wheels that are flat, with no dish, or lip...
they look like front wheel drive wheels to me.

DWC · 08-26-2009, 10:22 PM

Love the patina, I'd keep it like you said.
The wheels, I like your idea of maybe toning down a bit.
Personally, when I see a wrap around glass I think old school.
Wide whites and maybe some vintage mags would be cool.

Like everyone says, in the end it's your truck build it your way.
My $.02

**Captainfab** · 08-27-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I have never been much on wheels that are flat, with no dish, or lip...
they look like front wheel drive wheels to me.

The rest of the plan is good, I'd just look for some wheels with some depth to them.

jonathan-m · 08-26-2009, 11:13 PM

My style is for wide whites with that kickass patina, but if you like the shiny rims then rock them. The only person it has to impress is you

**slepysal** · 08-26-2009, 11:21 PM

your truck your choice, that said I dig it and could see it with black stealies ,trim rings ,and rusty moon caps

TwiggyTheDrummer · 08-26-2009, 11:37 PM

I'm digging the brushed rims and the patina. I love beautiful, deep paint and chrome 20's but Carryalls look pretty sweet with patina. I say rock it!

srsummers · 08-26-2009, 11:49 PM

I hate to go against the group here...but I've seen those wheels on a 60-66 chevy truck and they don't look good at all. I'm a fan of 20" wheels but these wheels don't look right on our trucks. Waaaaayyyyy too much backspacing

BTW, what the heck is a Pantina?

**Captainfab** · 08-27-2009, 01:05 AM

Patina is the natural faded, oxidized paint (sometimes multiple colors) and a bit of rust. I think I expalined it correctly. Someone correct me if I'm wrong or left something out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by srsummers

I hate to go against the group here...but I've seen those wheels on a 60-66 chevy truck and they don't look good at all. I'm a fan of 20" wheels but these wheels don't look right on our trucks. Waaaaayyyyy too much backspacing

BTW, what the heck is a Pantina?

08-26-2009, 04:37 PM	#1
Shiftyal Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX Posts: 2	My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! Hello all, I've posted my truck before, but now I want feedback. I'm keeping this Carryall totally stock outside with its major "Patina". It's currently almost totally original with a tiny inline 6 and manual 3-speed, but I've already procured a '95 6-lug 3/4 ton chevy to swap out the motor, rear-end, AC and fuel-injection. I'll also be putting in an NP4500 5-speed to make this more of a comfy daily driver. I have air bags and drop spindles with late model disc brakes ready to go on all at the same time. So.....I also bought these factory '07 20" Silverado wheels on Craigslist the other day and was thinking of installing them. I showed the pic below to friends and was met with immediate distaste by most. I was told it looks stupid to have such a rusty body and shiny wheels.....like I'm a poor guy trying to fix up my truck without any taste. I'm obviously capable of fixing the body to normal shiny like everyone else, but I like that the body shows its age and wears its years proudly. So you tell me. Is it cool to have a bagged modern rusty Carryall, but just plain tacky to have it 'rollin' 20's?? I also thought of trying to take the "bling" level down on the wheels by painting them flat black or tan or even rust colored. Thoughts? Attached Images

08-26-2009, 04:46 PM	#2
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! I love the rims!!! __________________ 1961 Apache SWB/SBW for now... Built 327 You need two tools in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, you use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, you use WD-40.

08-26-2009, 05:07 PM	#3
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! To me the wheels would look better painted on a truck with patina like yours. Bling may look out of place. But it is your truck and if you like them like that run'em. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

08-26-2009, 05:08 PM	#4
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08-26-2009, 05:11 PM	#5
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! I think your plans are great! I like the look of original patina... I dig those wheels too, the way they are. Put 'em on and slam it! Call it done... As for your buddies, they just don't get it...Tell them if they don't like it, they can stay in their Civics and Corolla and crap... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 08-26-2009 at 05:14 PM.

08-26-2009, 05:29 PM	#6
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! I dig it... Esp if you get the body to swallow up half of that rim when its bagged.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

08-26-2009, 05:38 PM	#7
skidder111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Posts: 141	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! Do it.

08-26-2009, 05:39 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! rock those wheels proudly you may wanna check the backspace on them though....the newer stuff has lots of it.... Might need some spacers __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 08-26-2009 at 05:40 PM.

08-26-2009, 06:23 PM	#9
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! YES! YES! YES! * * three words I never, ever heard from my ex-wife. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

08-26-2009, 07:03 PM	#10
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! I like rust and bling. Anybody can have a nice paint job. It takes real time to get the rust look. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

08-26-2009, 07:11 PM	#11
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! I think they'll look good! You may also haft to have the centers bored out. The new rims have a smaller opening than the old stuff. The center is what I'm talking about.

08-26-2009, 07:24 PM	#12
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! I think you should make a ragtop convertible out of it and ship the roof to me. Nice burb, I think it will look fine with those rims. ultimately though, yours is the only opinion that matters. __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

08-26-2009, 08:11 PM	#15
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! Dont do it. It is tacky. "Lets be like every one else and put caddilac lights in the rear along with the bags". Patina? I never understood that. I always seen it as "I like my ugly, rusty, crusty exterior". Please dont get mad, you asked for honest opinions. Attached Images

08-26-2009, 08:31 PM	#16
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! I agree with most of your plans but 20 inch wheels?Doesn't do it for me but your ride. Bob

08-26-2009, 08:33 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! Real, earned patina = cool faked, manufactured patina = crap my 2 pennies worth.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 08-26-2009 at 08:34 PM.



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08-26-2009, 10:07 PM	#18
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! I have never been much on wheels that are flat, with no dish, or lip... they look like front wheel drive wheels to me.

08-26-2009, 10:22 PM	#19
DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! Love the patina, I'd keep it like you said. The wheels, I like your idea of maybe toning down a bit. Personally, when I see a wrap around glass I think old school. Wide whites and maybe some vintage mags would be cool. Like everyone says, in the end it's your truck build it your way. My $.02

08-26-2009, 11:13 PM	#21
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! My style is for wide whites with that kickass patina, but if you like the shiny rims then rock them. The only person it has to impress is you __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

08-26-2009, 11:21 PM	#22
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! your truck your choice, that said I dig it and could see it with black stealies ,trim rings ,and rusty moon caps __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-26-2009, 11:37 PM	#23
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08-26-2009, 11:49 PM	#24
srsummers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 137	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! I hate to go against the group here...but I've seen those wheels on a 60-66 chevy truck and they don't look good at all. I'm a fan of 20" wheels but these wheels don't look right on our trucks. Waaaaayyyyy too much backspacing BTW, what the heck is a Pantina?

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