Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCOTI · 03-31-2009, 03:12 PM

I know this is a personal choice that varies wildly but we were discussing wheel/tire choice on a 64-66 'patina' short fleet. Some 18/20" TT2's are available (used, but already paid for).

It's a tough call . . .... The TT2's are the belly-button wheels of choice because they do look nice & appeal to many. Would you use the 'free' TT2's or buy some 'new' old school type 15" wheels/tires? Steelies?

Although Bentfabs truck has 17's & 20's, I feel they're close enough to an 18/20 combo to be a good example. C10Addicts has 15x6's & 8's . . ....

jgh64pkup · 03-31-2009, 03:20 PM

what do you mean by TT2s are you talking about torque thrust 2s if so then yes i would go with that

jchav62 · 03-31-2009, 03:23 PM

Can't go wrong with TTII's.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-31-2009, 03:37 PM

I chose a set of 20" BOSS 313's for something a little different but the TT2's are great on our trucks.

Joey~AP · 03-31-2009, 03:56 PM

Ol Skool vote hera!

Reyals Bemus · 03-31-2009, 04:00 PM

Personally got to stick with the steelies!

62 short step · 03-31-2009, 04:22 PM

I would use the tt 2's, since you have them.

truckdrivinsob · 03-31-2009, 04:24 PM

Stock!! I just think they look better.

19GMC63 · 03-31-2009, 04:27 PM

while I do agree they look nice, everyone and their brother has TTII's.
I'd go with a larger steel wheel, maybe do an offset with the steelies. Plus, you have so many unique options on caps and beauty rings and such. Just my .02 cents.

62 short step · 03-31-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 19GMC63

while I do agree they look nice, everyone and their brother has TTII's.
I'd go with a larger steel wheel, maybe do an offset with the steelies. Plus, you have so many unique options on caps and beauty rings and such. Just my .02 cents.

I agree with you, but every body has steelies too. But what ever he chooses they will both look good.

c10addict · 03-31-2009, 04:41 PM

Since I have the steelies on mine I want 18's and 20's... Coys C55s with the cast grey center... Never really thought about it though! Lol.. If I had them I would probably want steelies! lol... I like em both... Good luck with your decision and lets see some pics already...

redsean · 03-31-2009, 04:47 PM

17" steelie W/ bullets its a great mix of new and old

19GMC63 · 03-31-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 short step

I agree with you, but every body has steelies too. But what ever he chooses they will both look good.

But probably some people, like me, don't get steelies out of choice, but rather budget constraints.

BIGPIMP · 03-31-2009, 05:42 PM

are those cragers on the second truck .those look nice .everybody post more pics of wheels .i can't figure which ones i like best . thanx

62 short step · 03-31-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 19GMC63

But probably some people, like me, don't get steelies out of choice, but rather budget constraints.

Yeah, thats true. My budget is stock steelies!

SCOTI · 03-31-2009, 05:45 PM

I won't do big diameter steelies because of the sizes offered vs. cost factor (the only cap of choice for me is the original 64-66 hubcap).

We considered moving the TT2's to pay for some new wheels but you take such a hit sometimes. Like C10Aaddict, if you have one, you'll want the other

. I was dead set on something old-school but have since entertained the 18/20 combo. But, I prefer the 'as-cast' appearance vs polished & the 'free' wheels are polished. I already have some 15x6 steelies & might just get some 8's or 10's for the back & see how I like them before looking into 'new' old-school alum wheels.

ChopperDr · 03-31-2009, 06:25 PM

Free? Tape off the wheel lip, then blast off the pollish on the spokes. They might look close enough to the as-cast to make you happy. Or you could paint them.

Free really makes them sound good to me, even though I am a 15" type of guy on these old trucks.

Chopster

joe231 · 03-31-2009, 09:06 PM

TT2's all the way!!!!

TimE · 03-31-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

TT2's all the way!!!!

Unless you would like to donate them for my build...

jason65 · 03-31-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Ol Skool vote hera!

Yep. Yep.

joe231 · 03-31-2009, 10:37 PM

Tim, great minds think alike.......then there is Jason

J/K Jason.....
i dig the olds-cool too

TimE · 03-31-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Tim, great minds think alike.......then there is Jason

jason65 · 03-31-2009, 10:55 PM

excuse me, but I hear the short bus honkin. Gotta run.

**grumpy** · 03-31-2009, 11:05 PM

I'm old school all the way. Big inch wheels generally do nothing for me.

I could have bought big inch wheels for what it cost me for 15x6 Supremes and radial www's on my old 64 gold satin short fleet.

Rockin ol skool by choice

aggie91 · 04-01-2009, 01:19 PM

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?

03-31-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? I know this is a personal choice that varies wildly but we were discussing wheel/tire choice on a 64-66 'patina' short fleet. Some 18/20" TT2's are available (used, but already paid for). It's a tough call . . .... The TT2's are the belly-button wheels of choice because they do look nice & appeal to many. Would you use the 'free' TT2's or buy some 'new' old school type 15" wheels/tires? Steelies? Although Bentfabs truck has 17's & 20's, I feel they're close enough to an 18/20 combo to be a good example. C10Addicts has 15x6's & 8's . . .... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 03-31-2009 at 04:02 PM.

03-31-2009, 03:20 PM	#2
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? what do you mean by TT2s are you talking about torque thrust 2s if so then yes i would go with that __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

03-31-2009, 03:23 PM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? Can't go wrong with TTII's. Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 04-01-2009 at 02:18 PM.

03-31-2009, 03:37 PM	#4
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? I chose a set of 20" BOSS 313's for something a little different but the TT2's are great on our trucks. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

03-31-2009, 03:56 PM	#5
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? Ol Skool vote hera! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

03-31-2009, 04:00 PM	#6
Reyals Bemus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 329	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? Personally got to stick with the steelies!

03-31-2009, 04:22 PM	#7
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? I would use the tt 2's, since you have them. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

03-31-2009, 04:24 PM	#8
truckdrivinsob Gear Jammer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Myrtle creek OR Posts: 221	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? Stock!! I just think they look better.

03-31-2009, 04:27 PM	#9
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? while I do agree they look nice, everyone and their brother has TTII's. I'd go with a larger steel wheel, maybe do an offset with the steelies. Plus, you have so many unique options on caps and beauty rings and such. Just my .02 cents.

03-31-2009, 04:41 PM	#11
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? Since I have the steelies on mine I want 18's and 20's... Coys C55s with the cast grey center... Never really thought about it though! Lol.. If I had them I would probably want steelies! lol... I like em both... Good luck with your decision and lets see some pics already... __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

03-31-2009, 04:47 PM	#12
redsean Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence ky Posts: 51	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? 17" steelie W/ bullets its a great mix of new and old

03-31-2009, 05:42 PM	#14
BIGPIMP PIMPING RIDES Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SPRING,TEXAS Posts: 296	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? are those cragers on the second truck .those look nice .everybody post more pics of wheels .i can't figure which ones i like best . thanx __________________ 1964 CHEVY 1/2 C/10 FLEET 1981 CHEVY 1/2 C/10 FLEET 1995 DODGE 1500 V6 FLEET EAST http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigasspimp/?saved=1

03-31-2009, 05:45 PM	#16
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? I won't do big diameter steelies because of the sizes offered vs. cost factor (the only cap of choice for me is the original 64-66 hubcap). We considered moving the TT2's to pay for some new wheels but you take such a hit sometimes. Like C10Aaddict, if you have one, you'll want the other . I was dead set on something old-school but have since entertained the 18/20 combo. But, I prefer the 'as-cast' appearance vs polished & the 'free' wheels are polished. I already have some 15x6 steelies & might just get some 8's or 10's for the back & see how I like them before looking into 'new' old-school alum wheels. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-31-2009, 06:25 PM	#17
ChopperDr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 189	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? Free? Tape off the wheel lip, then blast off the pollish on the spokes. They might look close enough to the as-cast to make you happy. Or you could paint them. Free really makes them sound good to me, even though I am a 15" type of guy on these old trucks. Chopster

03-31-2009, 09:06 PM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? TT2's all the way!!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? Tim, great minds think alike.......then there is Jason J/K Jason..... i dig the olds-cool too __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Updated vs Old School Rolling Stock? I'm old school all the way. Big inch wheels generally do nothing for me. I could have bought big inch wheels for what it cost me for 15x6 Supremes and radial www's on my old 64 gold satin short fleet. Rockin ol skool by choice __________________ Tim Road Hounds

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