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hawaiianblue72 · 11-28-2006, 11:06 PM

I don't want to spend much on wheel upgrade. What should I do to make it look Nice(sweet). Paint rims,Buy OE hub caps, buy hubs from newer wheels, Any tips or hints?

CG · 11-28-2006, 11:20 PM

Repaint your wheels the stock silver, get some nice new trim rings, and shine up those caps. That would be pretty inexpensive and look great with the color of your truck. Lots of fellas here run these wheels.

Texasdeere · 11-28-2006, 11:48 PM

What he said!

You can find new late model chevy truck (88-98) trim rings on ebay for about $35. They are the skinny ones and look real good. The caps are pretty easy to freshin up too.

409biscayne · 11-29-2006, 12:21 AM

Just my .02 cents
Powder coat the wheels silver , my powder coater just does the front , keeps the cost down , find the factory trim rings , wrecking yard or swap meets , not too spendy , and turn the white letters to the inside , imho . I'm a major Ralley fan . Nice blue paint btw , i really like that color .
Later .......................... 409

crazy longhorn · 11-29-2006, 01:04 AM

I scuffed mine down & shot some Hammertite on them, added some decent used rings, & a set of spinners on the caps (cheap fix), but it looks clean

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HeavyD · 11-29-2006, 01:22 AM

Or if you are tired of the ralleys look for a set of affordable used wheels. I bought a set of 4 15x8 aluminum slots for $80 off ebay. Here is an example of what a set would look like...

Texasdeere · 11-29-2006, 08:04 AM

I like the slots. A classic look.

**Palf70Step** · 11-29-2006, 09:06 AM

I love ralleys. Clean them up, paint them silver or body color yourchoice. New or clean up the trim rings and center caps. You can also change out the center caps with those used on the 88-98 trucks, but you'll need to change lugs to do that.

BTW if you look in the yards, and find trim rings from the F150, they do not have the sharp bends, they are more rounded and look real good. Used them on my old 96 and probably will on my 70.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-29-2006, 11:24 AM

I painted My wheels to match the truck and added trim rings and derby caps.

bryanw1968 · 11-29-2006, 11:27 AM

Here's what I did but now I have the thinner trim rings and it looks much better.

bryanw1968 · 11-29-2006, 12:14 PM

Here is a pic with the new trim rings.

11-28-2006, 11:06 PM	#1
hawaiianblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cuba, IL Posts: 68	Need help with wheel choice! I don't want to spend much on wheel upgrade. What should I do to make it look Nice(sweet). Paint rims,Buy OE hub caps, buy hubs from newer wheels, Any tips or hints? Attached Images

11-28-2006, 11:20 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,022	Re: Need help with wheel choice! Repaint your wheels the stock silver, get some nice new trim rings, and shine up those caps. That would be pretty inexpensive and look great with the color of your truck. Lots of fellas here run these wheels.

11-28-2006, 11:48 PM	#3
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Need help with wheel choice! What he said! You can find new late model chevy truck (88-98) trim rings on ebay for about $35. They are the skinny ones and look real good. The caps are pretty easy to freshin up too. Last edited by Texasdeere; 11-28-2006 at 11:49 PM.

11-29-2006, 12:21 AM	#4
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: Need help with wheel choice! Just my .02 cents Powder coat the wheels silver , my powder coater just does the front , keeps the cost down , find the factory trim rings , wrecking yard or swap meets , not too spendy , and turn the white letters to the inside , imho . I'm a major Ralley fan . Nice blue paint btw , i really like that color . Later .......................... 409 __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

11-29-2006, 01:04 AM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Need help with wheel choice! I scuffed mine down & shot some Hammertite on them, added some decent used rings, & a set of spinners on the caps (cheap fix), but it looks clean L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

11-29-2006, 01:22 AM	#6
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Need help with wheel choice! Or if you are tired of the ralleys look for a set of affordable used wheels. I bought a set of 4 15x8 aluminum slots for $80 off ebay. Here is an example of what a set would look like... __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-29-2006, 08:04 AM	#7
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Need help with wheel choice! I like the slots. A classic look.

11-29-2006, 09:06 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,220	Re: Need help with wheel choice! I love ralleys. Clean them up, paint them silver or body color yourchoice. New or clean up the trim rings and center caps. You can also change out the center caps with those used on the 88-98 trucks, but you'll need to change lugs to do that. BTW if you look in the yards, and find trim rings from the F150, they do not have the sharp bends, they are more rounded and look real good. Used them on my old 96 and probably will on my 70. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 11-29-2006 at 09:09 AM.

11-29-2006, 11:24 AM	#9
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	Re: Need help with wheel choice! I painted My wheels to match the truck and added trim rings and derby caps. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 11-29-2006 at 11:26 AM.

11-29-2006, 11:27 AM	#10
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Need help with wheel choice! Here's what I did but now I have the thinner trim rings and it looks much better. Attached Images

11-29-2006, 12:14 PM	#11
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Need help with wheel choice! Here is a pic with the new trim rings. Attached Images

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