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1LoC10 · 02-12-2008, 11:16 AM

how did you make the one piece trim on the tailgate?

DavesRide · 02-12-2008, 11:26 AM

The argent always look cool. I have seen some crazy colors but the real thing works good. Mine has been convertd

3kidsnotime · 02-12-2008, 11:29 AM

Its your truck you kinda need to do it your own way.. If it were me on a budget I would just go to checker and get steel wheel paint kinda a light grey argent color, but its your ride do it your style and reflection.

gringoloco · 02-12-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

...new rims are not an option I like the ralleys on this build.

Check out Stockton Wheel Series 59s. They take stock rallies and stretch 'em out to 17" diameter up to 10" wide. Best of both worlds!

slammed1 · 02-12-2008, 12:03 PM

Krylon dull aluminum looks nice on stock ralleys. I ran later model lugs and studs on my 8" ralleys and used their screw on cap set up so I could run the newer caps also........really looked good. I will see if I can get you a picture.

I replaced all studs on mine to a 88-98 Chevy truck stud and nut set up before I knew they had a conversion lug nut.

Kager67 · 02-12-2008, 12:09 PM

Can you paint them to look like this?

kage

Rokcrln · 02-12-2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Check out Stockton Wheel Series 59s. They take stock rallies and stretch 'em out to 17" diameter up to 10" wide. Best of both worlds!

Been their done that

But I will think about it as 17" tires are standard and I can get a better tow ratting in 17's

Kevin
LFD Inc.

slammed1 · 02-12-2008, 12:26 PM

Kevin here is a not so clear pic of the late model caps on 8" ralleys painted krylon dull aluminum. I like your caps but just wante dto show you an option.
Sorry about the bad pic.

BP68 · 02-12-2008, 12:46 PM

How about "hammered metal" colored? We painted most of my suspension stuff with Rustolem Hammered metal paint I think. It is a silvery color with a speckled/textured look almost. Anybody know what I am talking about?

Rokcrln · 02-12-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammed1

Kevin here is a not so clear pic of the late model caps on 8" ralleys painted krylon dull aluminum. I like your caps but just wante dto show you an option.
Sorry about the bad pic.

Those look good on the truck, I will need to check into a set if mine don't clean up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BP68

How about "hammered metal" colored? We painted most of my suspension stuff with Rustolem Hammered metal paint I think. It is a silvery color with a speckled/textured look almost. Anybody know what I am talking about?

I know just what you are talking about, I have had a few of the roll cages that I have built for customers done that way. The only problem with doing that on rims that I can see would be cleaning them since their is a texture to them but the grey and black specs sure would look good!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

ChevLoRay · 02-12-2008, 08:36 PM

I'm with the crowd that thinks body color, but I'm gonna stray and say make it a little bit darker, for contrast, and use the hot rod trim rings (like I did).

The stock argent color ain't bad, but there's a bunch of 'em just like that out on the road. A darker shade of the body color will accentuate the body color and the hot rod trim rings will make the wheel color pop.

ChevLoRay · 02-12-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

how did you make the one piece trim on the tailgate?

Just use the lower piece of trim that is found on '69-72 tailgates.

This truck has that trim, plus '67-68 tail light trim. It's a nice, subtle combination of parts that makes you think, "I know it's stock, but I don't remember them looking like that. Wait a minute, now I remember....."

Orange · 02-13-2008, 12:06 AM

At least one group of people need their voting privileges taken away. I'll let you decide which. All I will say, is one of them made me throw up in my mouth.

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Orange · 02-13-2008, 12:31 AM

Then one to make you think hard.
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NONHOG · 02-13-2008, 02:19 AM

Well I was thinking maybe white but Orange changed my mind . Whatever you choose , the skinny trim ring idea is good . Maybe instead of argent, a brighter Silver would lend to your stock at 1st glance look . Although dk gray
or Hammerite grey might be good .

Dingfodgy · 02-13-2008, 02:36 AM

If it were mine (I wish) I would paint the rims a charcoal grey, then as ETsC10suggested- run the skinny hot-rod rings. Then I would add some chrome or stainless bowtie cop caps or maybe spider caps. I'm not a fan of RWL tires, but in this case it might work.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-13-2008, 02:54 AM

Paint em gray and call it done..

weasel29gm · 02-13-2008, 03:29 AM

Ralleys any color but grey is like a small or big block any other than ORANGE!!!! Just don't look right!! LOL!!

68Stepbed · 02-13-2008, 05:49 AM

Well, my opinion would be to leave them silver. I tried painting the rallies on my 86 a different color once. The only color that really looks good on truck rallies is silver. If you had a set Gennies or stock steel wheels, I would definitely say body color. I think the only thing making your wheels look bad right now is the dirty center caps. I think your best bet would be to paint them a dull silver with the small trim rings and late model center caps.

Here is a pic of how my rallies looked on my 86 with both letters in and out.

c10addict · 02-13-2008, 07:19 AM

For some reason I am feeling gloss black.... I dont know why but I think it might work...

NTR72GMC · 02-13-2008, 08:19 AM

Black Would Look Good With The Chrome Tirm. Silver The Trim Just Blends Into The Wheel.

1LoC10 · 02-13-2008, 08:22 AM

black looks cool too

franky69c10 · 02-13-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange

Then one to make you think hard.
Coy's.

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slammed1 · 02-13-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

black looks cool too

that truck sits nice in the rear,and is right at how mine sits with 275/60/15 tires on stock 15x8 ralleys.

SCOTI · 02-13-2008, 09:50 AM

I used the late model caps & trim rings on my 68 so I like them.
For this truck, I would use late model 88~98 trim rings & mid-seventies (73~87) center caps. It's more of a period correct look but the skinny trim rings keep it clean & allow the deeper dish of the 8's to be seen vs. hiding under the ring.

I snatched up a set of nearly perfect OE centers from Frank (pickmup) a while back. Just get some w/perfect or high quality chrome.

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3kidsnotime Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: layton utah Posts: 45	Re: Help me pic a rim color for LOW BUCK! Its your truck you kinda need to do it your own way.. If it were me on a budget I would just go to checker and get steel wheel paint kinda a light grey argent color, but its your ride do it your style and reflection.

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slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Help me pic a rim color for LOW BUCK! Krylon dull aluminum looks nice on stock ralleys. I ran later model lugs and studs on my 8" ralleys and used their screw on cap set up so I could run the newer caps also........really looked good. I will see if I can get you a picture. I replaced all studs on mine to a 88-98 Chevy truck stud and nut set up before I knew they had a conversion lug nut. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

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slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Help me pic a rim color for LOW BUCK! Kevin here is a not so clear pic of the late model caps on 8" ralleys painted krylon dull aluminum. I like your caps but just wante dto show you an option. Sorry about the bad pic. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

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ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Help me pic a rim color for LOW BUCK! I'm with the crowd that thinks body color, but I'm gonna stray and say make it a little bit darker, for contrast, and use the hot rod trim rings (like I did). The stock argent color ain't bad, but there's a bunch of 'em just like that out on the road. A darker shade of the body color will accentuate the body color and the hot rod trim rings will make the wheel color pop. __________________ 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. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 02-12-2008 at 08:41 PM. Reason: saw something....

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68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Help me pic a rim color for LOW BUCK! Well, my opinion would be to leave them silver. I tried painting the rallies on my 86 a different color once. The only color that really looks good on truck rallies is silver. If you had a set Gennies or stock steel wheels, I would definitely say body color. I think the only thing making your wheels look bad right now is the dirty center caps. I think your best bet would be to paint them a dull silver with the small trim rings and late model center caps. Here is a pic of how my rallies looked on my 86 with both letters in and out. Attached Images __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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