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c10addict · 04-01-2009, 01:27 PM

You can power coat the spokes with textured colors... My powder guy does it all the time..

SCOTI · 04-01-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Scoti

Maybe a picture of the truck itself would help some of the folks decide. I am working toward starting back on mine this year. Wheels for me will be steelies with stock chrome caps (reproductions). Most likely 6's in front and 10's in the rear. This is due to lack of funds. I like both ideas, but would certainly go with the 18/20 polished TT2's if I had a set "laying around".

What about ChopperDr idea for getting the as cast finish on the spokes?

The steelies would look good & your size choice is going to be sweet.

I paid for these TT2's in 2000 so @ this point in time I got my moneys worth. That being said, I did speak w/board member TxFirefighter about powder-coating the centers. He wasn't ready for that kind of commitment @ this time. I was hoping to find a smaller version of one of these wheels for us to use as a 'test' & see how it goes.

While the steelies are the cheaper option typically, they'll cost me $$ now vs. some wheels I already have laying around. I would just swap back & forth but the steelies are 5x5 pattern & the TT2's are 5x4.75 pattern. I only want to set the trucks pattern up for one or the other.....

Joemomma1 · 04-01-2009, 01:59 PM

steelies! I suppose having huge 20" made in china 100lb rims could have its benefits. (cant think of any)

jchav62 · 04-01-2009, 02:21 PM

Can't go wrong with old school..

SCOTI · 04-01-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

steelies! I suppose having huge 20" made in china 100lb rims could have its benefits. (cant think of any)

These were done when they first started making the larger diameter wheels over 10yrs ago so they were made in the USA. For the record, the 20x10 does not weight any more that a steel 15x8 GM truck ralley.

Joemomma1 · 04-01-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

These were done when they first started making the larger diameter wheels over 10yrs ago so they were made in the USA. For the record, the 20x10 does not weight any more that a steel 15x8 GM truck ralley.

From my own experience every chrome 20" & bigger rim Ive picked up weighed a lot more than a stock steelie.

aggie91 · 04-01-2009, 05:29 PM

Thanks Scoti - I say go with the TT2's since you have them and they would not cost $$'s at this time. You could later find some steelies with the car patern that might work with the stock truck caps...

SIR · 04-01-2009, 05:45 PM

...one more for "old school"...try looking at "tto" (torq thrust original)

*blackedoutharley* · 04-03-2009, 02:54 AM

How about a mix of old school and modern?

15X8" American Eagle #031's..

Discontinued several years ago but they do offer many other new styles that look great on our trucks. I am not lowered so I run 31X10.50R15's but you get the idea.

This wheel was a knockoff of the Centerline Thruster which may still be available.

Just an idea..........

I wish I had known about the beater truck of the month contest!

64c20crewcab · 04-03-2009, 03:11 AM

IMO - go with what ya got since $ is an issue. I've been there. You can swap out later as mentioned earlier.
My personal pref is to stay billett proof - no modern alum wheels and accessories for a 60's rig or cage. I leave that for the street rods folk...

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04-01-2009, 01:59 PM	#28
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? steelies! I suppose having huge 20" made in china 100lb rims could have its benefits. (cant think of any)

04-01-2009, 02:21 PM	#29
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04-01-2009, 05:29 PM	#32
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04-01-2009, 05:45 PM	#33
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04-03-2009, 02:54 AM	#34
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? How about a mix of old school and modern? 15X8" American Eagle #031's.. Discontinued several years ago but they do offer many other new styles that look great on our trucks. I am not lowered so I run 31X10.50R15's but you get the idea. This wheel was a knockoff of the Centerline Thruster which may still be available. Just an idea.......... I wish I had known about the beater truck of the month contest! Last edited by blackedoutharley; 04-03-2009 at 02:57 AM. Reason: bigger pic added

04-03-2009, 03:11 AM	#35
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? IMO - go with what ya got since $ is an issue. I've been there. You can swap out later as mentioned earlier. My personal pref is to stay billett proof - no modern alum wheels and accessories for a 60's rig or cage. I leave that for the street rods folk... __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

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