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Ultrasummer · 10-24-2021, 11:01 PM

Hey guys.
I'm either a perfectionist, or maybe just an idiot. I've decided to change my tires/wheels again. This will make the 3rd complete set for my 1968 C10 stepside (swb). I'm trying to get close to the original look with the tires and wheels. The truck may not be much to look at but I'm not satisfied with the look of the wheels and tires I currently have on it. I've decided to go with a 15x6 wheel. I have the 1968 dogdish caps, and the tires should be easy enough. So my question is, what color were the wheels originally? I've looked at many pics. Some look silver, some look off white. Anyone know of the actual color name they used originally?

**Palf70Step** · 10-24-2021, 11:03 PM

It depends on the body color of the truck. I believe most were white, but I think some colors used the silver-ish color. Not sure what the rules were

Ultrasummer · 10-24-2021, 11:06 PM

a pic or two

**ThreeQuarter** · 10-25-2021, 12:28 AM

Here’s a discussion at length about factory wheel colors: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607525

FWIW, my ‘68 originally came with silver wheels. During my resto my paint guy used GM switchblade silver and they look right enough to me.

jjzepplin · 10-25-2021, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultrasummer

a pic or two

How wide are those?

**special-K** · 10-25-2021, 06:54 AM

Are those smoothies, can't use factory caps? I believe '68s and '69 got silver wheels. The painted hubcaps were silver those two years.

**68 C10 Driver** · 10-25-2021, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultrasummer

a pic or two

That one looks like my trucks twin!

Ultrasummer · 10-25-2021, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ThreeQuarter

Here’s a discussion at length about factory wheel colors: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607525

FWIW, my ‘68 originally came with silver wheels. During my resto my paint guy used GM switchblade silver and they look right enough to me.

This is the answer to my question. Thank you so much. Looks like Argent Silver is what came originally.

Ultrasummer · 10-25-2021, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

How wide are those?

These are 16 x 8. I got talked into an SUV all terrain type of tire. They are just a little too much. With these, the question everyone asks is, wow is that a 4WD ?

Ultrasummer · 10-25-2021, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Are those smoothies, can't use factory caps? I believe '68s and '69 got silver wheels. The painted hubcaps were silver those two years.

What I hadn't realized when I bought these "Wheel Vintiques" from Summit is the nubs to secure a hub cap.....are on the INSIDE of the circle. Dog dish caps fit over the circle without any nubs to keep it on. Falls right off. When I called to see what they have that might fit, they were suggesting baby moons. Looking forward to ordering all new and getting it right this time. I'll put the bigger tires/wheels online and just get what I can for them and move on.

Ultrasummer · 10-25-2021, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

That one looks like my trucks twin!

That's GREAT. They do look like siblings.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-25-2021, 03:40 PM

My '68 C/10 Stepside came with ''Argent Silver'' wheels. 17.5x 5.25 rims with 7.00 - 17.5 tires. Bought it used in 1973, so I know it was original.
In 1977, I repainted them White. I liked the look against the original 516 Orange body color. Like an orange CreamCicle.
Had to replace the OEM rims in 2001, I'd worn them out. Went with 16'' wagon wheels and 235/85R16LT tires. White again.

**cericd** · 10-26-2021, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultrasummer

What I hadn't realized when I bought these "Wheel Vintiques" from Summit is the nubs to secure a hub cap.....are on the INSIDE of the circle. Dog dish caps fit over the circle without any nubs to keep it on. Falls right off. When I called to see what they have that might fit, they were suggesting baby moons. Looking forward to ordering all new and getting it right this time. I'll put the bigger tires/wheels online and just get what I can for them and move on.

Wheel Vintiques actually makes wheels with outside nubs that fit our hubcaps. They're called Series 62 and are offered in various sizes, even 15x6. Just in case you can't find a set of factory 15x6 steelies.

https://www.wheelvintiques.com/o-e-c...re-finish.html

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-62-5605334

10-24-2021, 11:01 PM	#1
Ultrasummer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Fort Wayne Posts: 106	Going back to original Hey guys. I'm either a perfectionist, or maybe just an idiot. I've decided to change my tires/wheels again. This will make the 3rd complete set for my 1968 C10 stepside (swb). I'm trying to get close to the original look with the tires and wheels. The truck may not be much to look at but I'm not satisfied with the look of the wheels and tires I currently have on it. I've decided to go with a 15x6 wheel. I have the 1968 dogdish caps, and the tires should be easy enough. So my question is, what color were the wheels originally? I've looked at many pics. Some look silver, some look off white. Anyone know of the actual color name they used originally?

10-24-2021, 11:03 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Going back to original It depends on the body color of the truck. I believe most were white, but I think some colors used the silver-ish color. Not sure what the rules were __________________ 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!

10-24-2021, 11:06 PM	#3
Ultrasummer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Fort Wayne Posts: 106	Re: Going back to original a pic or two Attached Images

10-25-2021, 12:28 AM	#4
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Re: Going back to original Here’s a discussion at length about factory wheel colors: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607525 FWIW, my ‘68 originally came with silver wheels. During my resto my paint guy used GM switchblade silver and they look right enough to me. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

10-25-2021, 06:54 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Going back to original Are those smoothies, can't use factory caps? I believe '68s and '69 got silver wheels. The painted hubcaps were silver those two years. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-25-2021, 03:40 PM	#12
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,443	Re: Going back to original My '68 C/10 Stepside came with ''Argent Silver'' wheels. 17.5x 5.25 rims with 7.00 - 17.5 tires. Bought it used in 1973, so I know it was original. In 1977, I repainted them White. I liked the look against the original 516 Orange body color. Like an orange CreamCicle. Had to replace the OEM rims in 2001, I'd worn them out. Went with 16'' wagon wheels and 235/85R16LT tires. White again. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

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