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stllookn · 01-01-2006, 03:56 PM

I could not resist! I told my wife "Wheels for a classic truck are like women's shoes...you need a pair/set for every occasion!"

Call me old-school but I really like these "Indy" slots to give a truck that classic look. I just need to find two more of the 10" wide wheels to complete this set. The Early Bird swap meet is just around the corner in February.

**dennislbrooks** · 01-01-2006, 04:00 PM

I have alwys liked the slots too. I plan on using your line of reasoning on my wife.

1Ton · 01-01-2006, 04:03 PM

Nice purchase. My last purchase in 2005 was paper plates! HaHa

**special-K** · 01-01-2006, 04:05 PM

The best wheels for these trucks,especially 8-luggers.I`mlooking for a set of 9.75s myself.Last set I bought new was in`88.Never occured they would be discontinued.
My last purchase was a Spicey Chicken Burrito at Taco Smell.

409biscayne · 01-01-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

I could not resist! I told my wife "Wheels for a classic truck are like women's shoes...you need a pair/set for every occasion!"

Call me old-school but I really like these "Indy" slots to give a truck that classic look. I just need to find two more of the 10" wide wheels to complete this set. The Early Bird swap meet is just around the corner in February.

If i used that reasoning on my red-headed wife, she'd buy a new pair of shoes , lol . Hey what's that stepside box in the background ? Is the early bird the Vette swap in Puyallup ? Later .

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-01-2006, 05:46 PM

8 lug are kinda hard to find it seems???? Maybe it s just a southern thing??

stllookn · 01-01-2006, 06:07 PM

409, That is box is in the process of rework for my stepside. I got it from a GREAT boardmember...FRENCHBLUE72!!!!!!!!! I had to move it out of the shop temporarily to finish the cab. Yes, the Corvette and High Performance meet is Feb 11-12 and it is a good one for all parts as you probably already know. There may be more truck parts the following weekend at the Early Bird Meet but they are both great swap meets. It would be much better if they would put about two weeks between them.

FRENCHBLUE72, I see them every now and then...miss most of the great deals but managed to pick these up. The swap meets are usually a pretty good place to find them or used tire shops in small towns. For some reason those guys seem to know that they can get a good price for them.

**Green Machine** · 01-01-2006, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

For some reason those guys seem to know that they can get a good price for them.

What would be a price you would expect for 6 lug slots or 8 lug slots?

**truckdude239** · 01-01-2006, 08:45 PM

how much did you pay for them

stllookn · 01-01-2006, 09:14 PM

I see full sets (4) for prices ranging from $120-$250 depending upon the width, diameter and condition. A great price at a swap meet is $100/4. Many times they come with tires that are worn out, at no additional charge. With good tires they are almost always more.

I paid $40 for these and gave the guy a $5 tip for helping me load them...that is why I could not refuse them! One of the 33 x 12.5's on this set is new...the others are serviceable for around town.

see ten · 01-01-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The best wheels for these trucks,especially 8-luggers.I`mlooking for a set of 9.75s myself.Last set I bought new was in`88.Never occured they would be discontinued.
My last purchase was a Spicey Chicken Burrito at Taco Smell.

American racing has reintroduced the slot mag. It is called the Ansen Sprint.

**PICKMUP** · 01-02-2006, 11:50 PM

10" wide X ???? (15/16/or16.5??????????)

stllookn · 01-03-2006, 12:00 AM

16.5...I knew I could count on you Frank...HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! These might be 9.75 wide since I have not checked them inside the bead area since the tires are still on them.

Longhorn Man · 01-03-2006, 12:13 AM

Bummer you can't find them in 16 inch. if it wasn't for the cost of 16.5's, I'd have a set of old slots or turbines, or even the deep dish steelies like you have been showing us.

stllookn · 01-03-2006, 12:48 AM

Andy, The price of the 16.5's from the dealers around here are actually less than the price of comparable 16's! That is why I decided I would stick with them. There are still three (3) tire companies making the 16.5's for highway and off-road use. I will go look them up again but I checked twice last summer.

On-line prices for 33x12.5x16.5 range from $126-$136 (plus shipping mount and balance). Local shop wants $191-$197 but that includes shipping mount and balance. The 315x70x16 is about $201-$226.

BTW...love the new avatar, LOL.

vtblazer · 01-03-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The best wheels for these trucks,especially 8-luggers.
I'm looking for a set of 9.75s myself. Never occured they would be discontinued.

I've had a set for sale for about 6 months, guys up north don't know anything about the 'good' stuff...

Nice way to finish up the year!

**special-K** · 01-03-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

I've had a set for sale for about 6 months, guys up north don't know anything about the 'good' stuff...

Nice way to finish up the year!

I bet northern guys would love to buy those tires that are mounted on your slots.But,then you`d be stuck with those outdated,out of style,totally non-blingish,odd diameter from the past "Dish Mags"(as the old farts used to call`em).Wait!!I`m a nice guy that is known to lend a hand when others are in need even though I have no metals to pin on my chest.I could help by buying those wheels even though I have no idea what use I could possibly make of them.I would even pay a good price that would possibly net you a greater overall price out of the combined set.But,(sigh) you just can`t help those who don`t want to be helped.

Those Ansen Sprint reproductions are made in 8-lug sizes.At least last I checked.M/T Challengers were a dang close rendering.But,they weren`t made wider than 8"x16" and even worse,they`ve disappeared from the listings.

vtblazer · 01-03-2006, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I bet northern guys would love to buy those tires that are mounted on your slots.But,then you`d be stuck with those outdated,out of style,totally non-blingish,odd diameter from the past "Dish Mags"(as the old farts used to call`em).Wait!!I`m a nice guy that is known to lend a hand when others are in need even though I have no metals to pin on my chest.I could help by buying those wheels even though I have no idea what use I could possibly make of them.I would even pay a good price that would possibly net you a greater overall price out of the combined set.But,(sigh) you just can`t help those who don`t want to be helped.

Nice...

**special-K** · 01-03-2006, 04:37 PM

Thought you`d get a laugh out of a little passive agressive mumbo jumbo.

*FUNMUDDER* · 01-03-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Those Ansen Sprint reproductions are made in 8-lug sizes.At least last I checked.M/T Challengers were a dang close rendering.But,they weren`t made wider than 8"x16" and even worse,they`ve disappeared from the listings.

Just checked the American Racing website. 15 an 17 inch sizes only. 1/2 ton 6 lug too. No 8 luggers. But a lot of truck wheels on their site. Too bad they don't make 16" slots anymore. My 17" wheels are not very stylish, neither are the skinny tires

. Some new Ford 3/4 ton wheels are nearly spitting images of old slot wheels. They are 16".

*FUNMUDDER* · 01-03-2006, 05:32 PM

The MOAB wheel from American racing is close to an aluminum slot, but in a 17" wheel. DANGIT!!!!!!!!!!! Wait!!!!! That means I could take all the old, crappy, rotten 7.00 and 7.50x17's I got with the truck and put them on the new wheels!!!!! EL CHEAPO, MON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-04-2006, 01:12 AM

7.5-17's are tube tires, you can't run 'em on radial rims unless they say tubeless next to the tire size. I know 'cause I've tried that before with the old 7.5-16's from my truck, I just got laughed at, except for the fact that the manager of the tire shop wasn't exactly happy about me rolling one of those split rims into their shop...........I should've known better I guess.

**special-K** · 01-04-2006, 08:35 AM

All these new 17" rims are fat,as in w i d e .Time moves on and just leaves us behind.Oh woe is me(sigh,sniff sniff).

**PICKMUP** · 01-04-2006, 04:22 PM

I have two 8-lug slots, vg cond, 8.5 wide...but they are: 15"!!!

Someone can have the pair for $50.

CraigS · 01-04-2006, 06:52 PM

Wish I could come up with two more of them to make a set of 4. DC's(?) in Orchards (Vancouver) had a set a year ago of the 16.5s that looked good, but the problem with the 16.5s is the outer rim doesn't hold a bead very well when aired down for offroad snow/sand.

01-01-2006, 03:56 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Last Purchase of 2005! I could not resist! I told my wife "Wheels for a classic truck are like women's shoes...you need a pair/set for every occasion!" Call me old-school but I really like these "Indy" slots to give a truck that classic look. I just need to find two more of the 10" wide wheels to complete this set. The Early Bird swap meet is just around the corner in February. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-01-2006, 04:00 PM	#2
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,766	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! I have alwys liked the slots too. I plan on using your line of reasoning on my wife.

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1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! Nice purchase. My last purchase in 2005 was paper plates! HaHa __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

01-01-2006, 04:05 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! The best wheels for these trucks,especially 8-luggers.I`mlooking for a set of 9.75s myself.Last set I bought new was in`88.Never occured they would be discontinued. My last purchase was a Spicey Chicken Burrito at Taco Smell. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-01-2006 at 04:06 PM.

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FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! 8 lug are kinda hard to find it seems???? Maybe it s just a southern thing?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-01-2006, 06:07 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! 409, That is box is in the process of rework for my stepside. I got it from a GREAT boardmember...FRENCHBLUE72!!!!!!!!! I had to move it out of the shop temporarily to finish the cab. Yes, the Corvette and High Performance meet is Feb 11-12 and it is a good one for all parts as you probably already know. There may be more truck parts the following weekend at the Early Bird Meet but they are both great swap meets. It would be much better if they would put about two weeks between them. FRENCHBLUE72, I see them every now and then...miss most of the great deals but managed to pick these up. The swap meets are usually a pretty good place to find them or used tire shops in small towns. For some reason those guys seem to know that they can get a good price for them. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 01-01-2006 at 06:11 PM.

01-01-2006, 08:45 PM	#9
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01-01-2006, 09:14 PM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! I see full sets (4) for prices ranging from $120-$250 depending upon the width, diameter and condition. A great price at a swap meet is $100/4. Many times they come with tires that are worn out, at no additional charge. With good tires they are almost always more. I paid $40 for these and gave the guy a $5 tip for helping me load them...that is why I could not refuse them! One of the 33 x 12.5's on this set is new...the others are serviceable for around town. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 01-01-2006 at 09:17 PM.

01-02-2006, 11:50 PM	#12
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! 10" wide X ???? (15/16/or16.5??????????)

01-03-2006, 12:00 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! 16.5...I knew I could count on you Frank...HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! These might be 9.75 wide since I have not checked them inside the bead area since the tires are still on them. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-03-2006, 12:13 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! Bummer you can't find them in 16 inch. if it wasn't for the cost of 16.5's, I'd have a set of old slots or turbines, or even the deep dish steelies like you have been showing us.

01-03-2006, 12:48 AM	#15
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! Andy, The price of the 16.5's from the dealers around here are actually less than the price of comparable 16's! That is why I decided I would stick with them. There are still three (3) tire companies making the 16.5's for highway and off-road use. I will go look them up again but I checked twice last summer. On-line prices for 33x12.5x16.5 range from $126-$136 (plus shipping mount and balance). Local shop wants $191-$197 but that includes shipping mount and balance. The 315x70x16 is about $201-$226. BTW...love the new avatar, LOL. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 01-03-2006 at 01:25 AM.

01-03-2006, 04:37 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! Thought you`d get a laugh out of a little passive agressive mumbo jumbo. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-03-2006, 05:32 PM	#21
FUNMUDDER Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 427	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! The MOAB wheel from American racing is close to an aluminum slot, but in a 17" wheel. DANGIT!!!!!!!!!!! Wait!!!!! That means I could take all the old, crappy, rotten 7.00 and 7.50x17's I got with the truck and put them on the new wheels!!!!! EL CHEAPO, MON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-04-2006, 01:12 AM	#22
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! 7.5-17's are tube tires, you can't run 'em on radial rims unless they say tubeless next to the tire size. I know 'cause I've tried that before with the old 7.5-16's from my truck, I just got laughed at, except for the fact that the manager of the tire shop wasn't exactly happy about me rolling one of those split rims into their shop...........I should've known better I guess. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck



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01-04-2006, 08:35 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! All these new 17" rims are fat,as in w i d e .Time moves on and just leaves us behind.Oh woe is me(sigh,sniff sniff). __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-04-2006, 04:22 PM	#24
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! I have two 8-lug slots, vg cond, 8.5 wide...but they are: 15"!!! Someone can have the pair for $50.

01-04-2006, 06:52 PM	#25
CraigS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Gresham, OR, USA Posts: 106	Re: Last Purchase of 2005! Wish I could come up with two more of them to make a set of 4. DC's(?) in Orchards (Vancouver) had a set a year ago of the 16.5s that looked good, but the problem with the 16.5s is the outer rim doesn't hold a bead very well when aired down for offroad snow/sand. __________________ 72 GMC K20, 454, TH350 00 GMC Yukon 66 Ford Bronco

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