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ortegamotor · 02-15-2008, 01:59 AM

i might get some sh!$ from some of you guys for doing it but i have to say the finsh on the wheels came out great. i have been sitting on these 18/20"S for about a year and i just got around to powder coating them .feel free to drop your 2cents on me.just so you know i am putting them on my 71 short bed fleetside that i just found out in the sticks. more pictures to follow of both, stay tuned. Tony

shifty · 02-15-2008, 02:05 AM

I'd need to see them on the truck, but I think they look pretty nice.

I gotta say, though - I think it would have looked 1,000x better if you'd have left the lip chromed (all the way to the dish). Just my 2¢

suville · 02-15-2008, 02:06 AM

Dare to be different! I think they're killer! Now to really set em off a pinstripe or two would really make em pop.

69gumby · 02-15-2008, 02:10 AM

Hey, they are one of a kind, you made them, that makes em pretty sweet if you ask me. I builders didn't step out side the box and try new things we would all be driving the same thing.

69gumby · 02-15-2008, 02:12 AM

Oh yea, your missing a lug nut. LOL

estig70 · 02-15-2008, 02:14 AM

I like Bling, and those certaintly have some Bling, but I also like to be different and unique. Props to you for having the melons to add the satin finish.

Eric

crews · 02-15-2008, 02:41 AM

I agree with Shifty..... and my intentions are to do the very same to my wheels. I want to paint the center and leave the lip polished...

great job!! I always appreciate someone who isn't afraid to carve out their own path!!

69gumby · 02-15-2008, 02:52 AM

Change is good!! Mine have a litttle paint on em. Right out of the box is not very creative. It dosen't matter what others think your the artest on this one. Oh, it looks like I need to do a little repaint.

19stepSide72 · 02-15-2008, 02:55 AM

looks like WE could have a NorCal meeting!!

69gumby · 02-15-2008, 03:00 AM

Nor Cal it is.

Alvin · 02-15-2008, 04:15 AM

I love it, looks awesome. I disagree about leaving the lip polished. Rappers have black wheels with polished lips, and I'm not a rapper (just kidding guys).

When I saw this post I was expecting it to be about using scotchbrite and wd-40 to take polished aluminum to brushed or satin appearance. i just did that to my thermostat housing last week.

72BlckButy · 02-15-2008, 04:35 AM

I think they turned out great, I just can't wait to see them on the truck!

Be sure to post more pics as soon as you get them mounted.

ortegamotor · 02-15-2008, 04:58 AM

i painted the centerline logo red and i have brand new bullet lugs for the final set.i also think that a nice red pinstripe will set it off along the lip of the rim.as for Nor-Cal a gettogether,lets do it. i volenteer to host the first one at my place . i have plenty of space to park all our rides and plenty of projects to look at.everyone is invited.oh yea and a huge BBQ

let me know. Tony

fastazhell · 02-15-2008, 05:05 AM

i like the satin finish as well. agree with others also about the chrome lip- fwiw tho, its your truck. as long as you like it, who cares what everyone else thinks.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-15-2008, 05:06 AM

They look sweet to me. Let's see them on the truck.......

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72 Cheyenne402 · 02-15-2008, 07:13 AM

They look real nice can't wait to see them mounted.

shifty · 02-15-2008, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 Cheyenne402

They look real nice can't wait to see them mounted.

i read this and instantly thought of my wife.

nuke1 · 02-15-2008, 08:29 AM

me likeeeee

68Mike · 02-15-2008, 02:10 PM

When I saw the first pic I thought, why would you change it?? But then I saw the outcome...AWESOME!!

Looks good with the polished center

Spray-Bomb · 02-15-2008, 02:17 PM

I dig it !!!

When I had mine, I just hated how dang shiny they were & had thought of something along this

crzngmychvy · 02-15-2008, 05:55 PM

Cool, get us some pics of them mounted please...

ortegamotor · 02-15-2008, 10:52 PM

i plan on picking up some tires this Friday for them ,i will post more pictures this weekend w/ tires.stay tuned .... the only problem i have is i am not sure what i want to put them on.i have seen them on blazers and on trucks ,i am kind of leaning toward this truck i just picked up. i plan on going with the Kustom shop , suade paint not to sure on the color yet but it will have to go with the wheels.Tony

pmpski_1 · 02-15-2008, 11:19 PM

I love those wheels but I'm not into the whole bling thing. Love the way they came out. I was hoping that centerline would offer a different finish.

02-15-2008, 01:59 AM	#1
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	from polished to satin i might get some sh!$ from some of you guys for doing it but i have to say the finsh on the wheels came out great. i have been sitting on these 18/20"S for about a year and i just got around to powder coating them .feel free to drop your 2cents on me.just so you know i am putting them on my 71 short bed fleetside that i just found out in the sticks. more pictures to follow of both, stay tuned. Tony Attached Images

02-15-2008, 02:05 AM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: from polished to satin I'd need to see them on the truck, but I think they look pretty nice. I gotta say, though - I think it would have looked 1,000x better if you'd have left the lip chromed (all the way to the dish). Just my 2¢ __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-15-2008, 02:06 AM	#3
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: from polished to satin Dare to be different! I think they're killer! Now to really set em off a pinstripe or two would really make em pop.

02-15-2008, 02:10 AM	#4
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: from polished to satin Hey, they are one of a kind, you made them, that makes em pretty sweet if you ask me. I builders didn't step out side the box and try new things we would all be driving the same thing. __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

02-15-2008, 02:12 AM	#5
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: from polished to satin Oh yea, your missing a lug nut. LOL __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

02-15-2008, 02:14 AM	#6
estig70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mt. Sterling, Ky. Posts: 205	Re: from polished to satin I like Bling, and those certaintly have some Bling, but I also like to be different and unique. Props to you for having the melons to add the satin finish. Eric

02-15-2008, 02:41 AM	#7
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Re: from polished to satin I agree with Shifty..... and my intentions are to do the very same to my wheels. I want to paint the center and leave the lip polished... great job!! I always appreciate someone who isn't afraid to carve out their own path!! __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

02-15-2008, 02:52 AM	#8
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: from polished to satin Change is good!! Mine have a litttle paint on em. Right out of the box is not very creative. It dosen't matter what others think your the artest on this one. Oh, it looks like I need to do a little repaint. Attached Images __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

02-15-2008, 02:55 AM	#9
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	Re: from polished to satin looks like WE could have a NorCal meeting!!

02-15-2008, 03:00 AM	#10
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: from polished to satin Nor Cal it is. __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

02-15-2008, 04:15 AM	#11
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: from polished to satin I love it, looks awesome. I disagree about leaving the lip polished. Rappers have black wheels with polished lips, and I'm not a rapper (just kidding guys). When I saw this post I was expecting it to be about using scotchbrite and wd-40 to take polished aluminum to brushed or satin appearance. i just did that to my thermostat housing last week. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

02-15-2008, 04:35 AM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: from polished to satin I think they turned out great, I just can't wait to see them on the truck! Be sure to post more pics as soon as you get them mounted. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-15-2008, 04:58 AM	#13
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: from polished to satin i painted the centerline logo red and i have brand new bullet lugs for the final set.i also think that a nice red pinstripe will set it off along the lip of the rim.as for Nor-Cal a gettogether,lets do it. i volenteer to host the first one at my place . i have plenty of space to park all our rides and plenty of projects to look at.everyone is invited.oh yea and a huge BBQ let me know. Tony

02-15-2008, 05:05 AM	#14
fastazhell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 39	Re: from polished to satin i like the satin finish as well. agree with others also about the chrome lip- fwiw tho, its your truck. as long as you like it, who cares what everyone else thinks. __________________ 71 LWB c10- needs more work than I have money! ASE certified Ford Master Tech

02-15-2008, 05:06 AM	#15
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02-15-2008, 07:13 AM	#16
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Re: from polished to satin They look real nice can't wait to see them mounted. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 402 LWB 2005 Silverado X-Cab 5.3L 2004 John Deere L120 20HP B&S

02-15-2008, 08:29 AM	#18
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02-15-2008, 02:10 PM	#19
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: from polished to satin When I saw the first pic I thought, why would you change it?? But then I saw the outcome...AWESOME!! Looks good with the polished center __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

02-15-2008, 02:17 PM	#20
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: from polished to satin I dig it !!! When I had mine, I just hated how dang shiny they were & had thought of something along this __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-15-2008, 05:55 PM	#21
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02-15-2008, 10:52 PM	#22
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: from polished to satin i plan on picking up some tires this Friday for them ,i will post more pictures this weekend w/ tires.stay tuned .... the only problem i have is i am not sure what i want to put them on.i have seen them on blazers and on trucks ,i am kind of leaning toward this truck i just picked up. i plan on going with the Kustom shop , suade paint not to sure on the color yet but it will have to go with the wheels.Tony

02-15-2008, 11:19 PM	#23
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: from polished to satin I love those wheels but I'm not into the whole bling thing. Love the way they came out. I was hoping that centerline would offer a different finish.

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