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Hubscrub · 06-14-2012, 10:35 PM

Are they mounted yet?

just had to......

68Stepbed · 06-15-2012, 07:36 AM

I bet you've been dyin to use that, haven't you?

68Stepbed · 06-15-2012, 08:26 AM

70CST, as far as the look you're going for, I think you have it nailed now. The Vette rallies don't remind me of the 60's-70's look only because those wheels were not available in a truck pattern in that time. I'm not saying I don't like the rallies on trucks, though. I do like them, I just don't think they have the "period correct" look. Of course, this is only my opinion.

About the only wheels that will look period correct is Torque Thrusts(what you have), Cragar SS, slots, Keystones, chrome reverse steelies, or plain steelies with hubcaps.

In the end, this is YOUR truck. You have to do what makes YOU happy. I'm only putting in my .02 cents because you asked.

As for the maintenance on the TTO's, my dad has the same wheels on his 56(in 17" though) and he has the same issue. I'm trying to convince him to have a satin clear powdercoat put on them. That way, they stay the same and all is needed is wash and wipe to keep clean

**70cst** · 06-15-2012, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubscrub

Are they mounted yet?

just had to......

I will pick them up today or Monday ...

**70cst** · 06-15-2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

70CST, as far as the look you're going for, I think you have it nailed now. The Vette rallies don't remind me of the 60's-70's look only because those wheels were not available in a truck pattern in that time. I'm not saying I don't like the rallies on trucks, though. I do like them, I just don't think they have the "period correct" look. Of course, this is only my opinion.

About the only wheels that will look period correct is Torque Thrusts(what you have), Cragar SS, slots, Keystones, chrome reverse steelies, or plain steelies with hubcaps.

In the end, this is YOUR truck. You have to do what makes YOU happy. I'm only putting in my .02 cents because you asked.

As for the maintenance on the TTO's, my dad has the same wheels on his 56(in 17" though) and he has the same issue. I'm trying to convince him to have a satin clear powdercoat put on them. That way, they stay the same and all is needed is wash and wipe to keep clean

The 5 slot Rally's came out in the late 60's and early 70's. (Camaro-Nova-Chevelle, etc) My 70 Chevelle had them. I think these are called Corvette Rallys may be due to the center cap verses the Derby cap. Just a thought.

In 1970 I could not afford a BB Muscle car due to insurance. In 2012 I still can't afford a BB Muscle car because they cost way to much. If I were to order a C10 back in 1970 I would have purchased as the Circuit Rider is now (Maybe different color) with the Rally's if they were an option. Sort of explains my thoughts ...

68Stepbed · 06-15-2012, 01:54 PM

I know the rallies first came out in 67 on the Camaros, and later were available on Novas and Chevelles, and the Vettes had them also. What I'm saying is they were never available in the truck bolt pattern until recently(last 10 years or so). They do tend to lend a certain musle-era appeal, so I'm certainly not trying to discourage you, especially since you're about to pick them up. Again, it's your truck, so if you're happy then we're all happy.

**70cst** · 06-15-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I know the rallies first came out in 67 on the Camaros, and later were available on Novas and Chevelles, and the Vettes had them also. What I'm saying is they were never available in the truck bolt pattern until recently(last 10 years or so). They do tend to lend a certain musle-era appeal, so I'm certainly not trying to discourage you, especially since you're about to pick them up. Again, it's your truck, so if you're happy then we're all happy.

Point taken and I agree ...

My truck is not a muscle truck but ....if I was 18 back in 1970 and if these wheels were an option ... These 5 slot Rally's would be the wheels of my choice.

What's great about our trucks is the fact they look good with a variety of differnt style wheels and in different sizes.

Again good input...
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ChevLoRay · 06-15-2012, 06:52 PM

First available on the Vettes, they were designed to clear the disc brakes. In '67, they were on Full-size Chevy state trooper cars here in Arkansas....with the "police caps" and no trim rings.

There is a center cap for the 5 on 4.75 pattern of the Camaros, Chevelles and Nova's that has five lugs with red plastic "locators" and a blue bowtie center. I'll find my pix and post it. I happen to have two full sets of those, one still in the original box with all the goodies. They would make a set of chrome rallye wheels look extremely attractive.

But, I'm already running my 2nd set, as the 2nd post on this thread shows.

**Palf70Step** · 06-15-2012, 09:24 PM

I too am a rally fan, so retire the TTs and go fer it!!

69Beauty · 06-17-2012, 10:48 PM

Any pictures yet?

**70cst** · 06-17-2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Beauty

Any pictures yet?

I pick up the wheels tomorrow

69Beauty · 06-17-2012, 10:59 PM

Will you get them mounted tomorrow?.... I'm tryin to patiently wait!

Stevo427 · 06-17-2012, 11:01 PM

Love mine. Best wheel choice I ever made. Get compliments on them all the time. **** I have people daily asking to buy my truck

**70cst** · 06-17-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69Beauty

Will you get them mounted tomorrow?.... I'm tryin to patiently wait!

Well to be honest

I pick them up tomorrow at JEGS in Columbus and it will likely be the week end before they are mounted.

**70cst** · 06-18-2012, 02:07 PM

I just stopped in at the JEGS warehouse and picked up my new wheels. So soon... Very soon

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**70cst** · 06-18-2012, 10:33 PM

Today I picked up my wheels here ...

**70cst** · 06-19-2012, 09:50 PM

Here is a tease ...

ChevLoRay · 06-19-2012, 10:32 PM

I sometimes wish I'd left mine with that silver powdercoat finish, instead of painting them, but I didn't. Anyway, I picked up a nice set of Monte Carlo centers this past weekend at the swap meet at Petit Jean in AR.

Hubscrub · 06-28-2012, 10:22 PM

It's been 9 days.........

**70cst** · 06-29-2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubscrub

It's been 9 days.........

well....

I just got home from Nashville (105 today) but they are to be montedvso I will stop over tomorrow morning for a look

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Hubscrub · 06-30-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

well....

I just got home from Nashville (105 today) but they are to be montedvso I will stop over tomorrow morning for a look

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cool, you was in my neck of the woods about 1hr south (me) it was 110 on my shaded front porch yesterday, just looked and it's 108 right now.

original-71 · 06-30-2012, 04:15 PM

[QUOTE=70cst;5443579]Here is a tease ...

hurry up and put them on quit teasing us

06-14-2012, 10:35 PM	#26
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider Are they mounted yet? just had to...... __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

06-15-2012, 07:36 AM	#27
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider I bet you've been dyin to use that, haven't you? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-15-2012, 08:26 AM	#28
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider 70CST, as far as the look you're going for, I think you have it nailed now. The Vette rallies don't remind me of the 60's-70's look only because those wheels were not available in a truck pattern in that time. I'm not saying I don't like the rallies on trucks, though. I do like them, I just don't think they have the "period correct" look. Of course, this is only my opinion. About the only wheels that will look period correct is Torque Thrusts(what you have), Cragar SS, slots, Keystones, chrome reverse steelies, or plain steelies with hubcaps. In the end, this is YOUR truck. You have to do what makes YOU happy. I'm only putting in my .02 cents because you asked. As for the maintenance on the TTO's, my dad has the same wheels on his 56(in 17" though) and he has the same issue. I'm trying to convince him to have a satin clear powdercoat put on them. That way, they stay the same and all is needed is wash and wipe to keep clean __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-15-2012, 01:54 PM	#31
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider I know the rallies first came out in 67 on the Camaros, and later were available on Novas and Chevelles, and the Vettes had them also. What I'm saying is they were never available in the truck bolt pattern until recently(last 10 years or so). They do tend to lend a certain musle-era appeal, so I'm certainly not trying to discourage you, especially since you're about to pick them up. Again, it's your truck, so if you're happy then we're all happy. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-15-2012, 06:52 PM	#33
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider First available on the Vettes, they were designed to clear the disc brakes. In '67, they were on Full-size Chevy state trooper cars here in Arkansas....with the "police caps" and no trim rings. There is a center cap for the 5 on 4.75 pattern of the Camaros, Chevelles and Nova's that has five lugs with red plastic "locators" and a blue bowtie center. I'll find my pix and post it. I happen to have two full sets of those, one still in the original box with all the goodies. They would make a set of chrome rallye wheels look extremely attractive. But, I'm already running my 2nd set, as the 2nd post on this thread shows. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-15-2012, 09:24 PM	#34
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider I too am a rally fan, so retire the TTs and go fer it!! __________________ 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!

06-17-2012, 10:48 PM	#35
69Beauty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 279	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider Any pictures yet? __________________ 1969 C-10 LWB 388 SBC Vortec Heads 10:1 Lunati 60103 cam Weiand intake Quadrajet Carb 12 Bolt 3:73 posi 700r4 Hedman Headers 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg. Cab Long Box 4X4 5.9L 183k miles 1956 Ford F-100 Longbed with Original 272 and 3OTT 1995 C1500 ECSB 6.5 Diesel 4l80e (Camper puller) 1997 Dodge 3/4 ECLB V10 (MPG machine)

06-17-2012, 10:59 PM	#37
69Beauty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 279	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider Will you get them mounted tomorrow?.... I'm tryin to patiently wait! __________________ 1969 C-10 LWB 388 SBC Vortec Heads 10:1 Lunati 60103 cam Weiand intake Quadrajet Carb 12 Bolt 3:73 posi 700r4 Hedman Headers 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg. Cab Long Box 4X4 5.9L 183k miles 1956 Ford F-100 Longbed with Original 272 and 3OTT 1995 C1500 ECSB 6.5 Diesel 4l80e (Camper puller) 1997 Dodge 3/4 ECLB V10 (MPG machine)

06-17-2012, 11:01 PM	#38
Stevo427 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 163	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider Love mine. Best wheel choice I ever made. Get compliments on them all the time. **** I have people daily asking to buy my truck

06-18-2012, 02:07 PM	#40
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider I just stopped in at the JEGS warehouse and picked up my new wheels. So soon... Very soon Posted via Mobile Device __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-18-2012, 10:33 PM	#41
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider Today I picked up my wheels here ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-19-2012, 09:50 PM	#42
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider Here is a tease ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-19-2012, 10:32 PM	#43
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider I sometimes wish I'd left mine with that silver powdercoat finish, instead of painting them, but I didn't. Anyway, I picked up a nice set of Monte Carlo centers this past weekend at the swap meet at Petit Jean in AR. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-28-2012, 10:22 PM	#44
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider It's been 9 days......... __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

06-30-2012, 04:15 PM	#47
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: New Shoes For The Circuit Rider [QUOTE=70cst;5443579]Here is a tease ... hurry up and put them on quit teasing us __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab



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