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epashhans · 11-12-2009, 04:27 PM

In another post big_al_71 got me thinking about going from "old school" to "new school" with the rims on his truck. I thought it would be cool to post pics of everyones trucks from "old school" to "new school" or vice versa...and I didn't want to hi-jack that thread. So hopefully big_al_71 will help me out by reposting here...and I will post mine to get this party started!

Old School to New School

**70cst** · 11-12-2009, 04:31 PM

Maybe its me but I like the slots better ... the newer looks good but... the slots just match your truck better. I guess I'm just old fashioned. But you do have a sweet lookin truck and it sure would look good sitting in my driveway. IMHO

cdowns · 11-12-2009, 04:39 PM

like the old better

turp mcspray · 11-12-2009, 04:40 PM

Old school is definitly the way to go! The slots look killer!

Stock72c10 · 11-12-2009, 04:42 PM

Stick with the old school.

mclairmo · 11-12-2009, 04:50 PM

Those slots are sweet. Trying to find a set now but it's hard to find a perfect set with the right lug pattern and width. I see a lot of 14 inchers and 5 lugs and 4 lugs.

chevy truck crazy · 11-12-2009, 05:19 PM

I have both versions old school and new and the more I look at the two diff trucks I like my 15s better, so I say keep the slots but just my opinion.

tonypaul · 11-12-2009, 05:44 PM

Although Im new around here.. I been into cars for forever, and have come to the conclusion that alot has to with paint. Personal perception is always the best when it comes to your own choice or anything thats going on yuor on personal truck/car, ect. But in the case thats posted here, the old schools in my opinion look better. However I think its due to the flat primer look it has right now. At some time in the future the truck gets some color on it... well I think my opinon could change depending of the style of paint... But right now that truck is looking way too fine sitting in its old school rims...

big_al_71 · 11-12-2009, 06:05 PM

First Pict is with the old school 17'sTT's the second pict is with the modern look 18/20 belly button coys...

third pict was experimenting with rallies....

smallwin67 · 11-12-2009, 06:30 PM

like the old school better,there's something about big rims that make me cringe.

tonypaul · 11-12-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

First Pict is with the old school 17'sTT's the second pict is with the modern look 18/20 belly button coys...

third pict was experimenting with rallies....

Big AL 71-
not sure if you seen my 1st post in the welcome forum or not, but after looking at hunreds of truck pics on this forum I think your truck is one of the best ones I have seen..... Im on my kness bowing down to your truck!!!
Anyway have you ever seen a truck like yours but with the colors swaped? White on black?

AusTx68 · 11-12-2009, 07:22 PM

I know a lot of guys like the slots but to me they look dated unlike rallies which are timeless. Personally I feel old or new depends on how you build the truck. Hotrod with custom paint gets new school. Original look gets rallies.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-12-2009, 07:35 PM

Looks better with the slots.

Mike J · 11-12-2009, 07:58 PM

I really like the old wheels too.

bigguy69 · 11-12-2009, 08:03 PM

i like the slots.

miller6t9 · 11-12-2009, 08:15 PM

really diggin' the slots, looks like Benny's truck

*Shane* · 11-12-2009, 08:26 PM

Slots. Polish them.

tonypaul · 11-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miller6t9

really diggin' the slots, looks like Benny's truck

funny - I was just watching this last night...

Kurt L · 11-12-2009, 08:38 PM

slots are way cool,keep em and polish em.

Tx Firefighter · 11-12-2009, 09:04 PM

The only way to improve on those slots is to polish them better.

epashhans · 11-12-2009, 09:18 PM

Haha. Thanks for all the comments guys!

I was hoping everyone would post their pics of "old school" and "new school", but thats cool. I do like the slots and am going to hold onto them, but I am just digging the big rims. I think I blame Purpedo...I love his trucks wheel size and stance. I am hoping to get some steelies and paint them black with whitewalls. Then I will have the best of all worlds!

CG · 11-12-2009, 09:37 PM

Personally Im always gonna dig the old school look. Probably because that's what I grew up with.

I thought it was funny Big Al calls 17 inch TT II's old school. So I guess in reality I prefer really old school =)

big_al_71 · 11-13-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonypaul

Big AL 71-
not sure if you seen my 1st post in the welcome forum or not, but after looking at hunreds of truck pics on this forum I think your truck is one of the best ones I have seen..... Im on my kness bowing down to your truck!!!
Anyway have you ever seen a truck like yours but with the colors swaped? White on black?

Thank you very much I really appreciate the compliment...I have not seen a truck with the colors swapped but if you go in photochop section I am sure one of the guys can do it for you...

big_al_71 · 11-13-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Personally Im always gonna dig the old school look. Probably because that's what I grew up with.

I thought it was funny Big Al calls 17 inch TT II's old school. So I guess in reality I prefer really old school =)

17's have been around for a long time and the slots even longer in fact I remember when I was like 8 years old my father had a brand new 1976 nova with slots on it so yes they are really old school in my book and I dont like them at all never have. I do like the rallies and I dont like anything bigger than 20's.

big_al_71 · 11-13-2009, 09:01 AM

ephashhans was asking for people to post picts of your trucks with old style wheels and new style wheels if you have them, not wether we like one wheel or another..

11-12-2009, 04:27 PM	#1
epashhans Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MT Posts: 319	Old School to New School Wheels In another post big_al_71 got me thinking about going from "old school" to "new school" with the rims on his truck. I thought it would be cool to post pics of everyones trucks from "old school" to "new school" or vice versa...and I didn't want to hi-jack that thread. So hopefully big_al_71 will help me out by reposting here...and I will post mine to get this party started! Old School to New School Attached Images __________________ '67 C-10 Shorty - 454, 5spd, and speed holes!

11-12-2009, 04:31 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Old School to New School Wheels Maybe its me but I like the slots better ... the newer looks good but... the slots just match your truck better. I guess I'm just old fashioned. But you do have a sweet lookin truck and it sure would look good sitting in my driveway. IMHO __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 11-13-2009 at 09:36 AM.

11-12-2009, 04:39 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Old School to New School Wheels like the old better __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-12-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Old School to New School Wheels Old school is definitly the way to go! The slots look killer! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

11-12-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: Old School to New School Wheels Stick with the old school.

11-12-2009, 04:50 PM	#6
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Old School to New School Wheels Those slots are sweet. Trying to find a set now but it's hard to find a perfect set with the right lug pattern and width. I see a lot of 14 inchers and 5 lugs and 4 lugs.

11-12-2009, 05:19 PM	#7
chevy truck crazy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Id Posts: 100	Re: Old School to New School Wheels I have both versions old school and new and the more I look at the two diff trucks I like my 15s better, so I say keep the slots but just my opinion.

11-12-2009, 05:44 PM	#8
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: Old School to New School Wheels Although Im new around here.. I been into cars for forever, and have come to the conclusion that alot has to with paint. Personal perception is always the best when it comes to your own choice or anything thats going on yuor on personal truck/car, ect. But in the case thats posted here, the old schools in my opinion look better. However I think its due to the flat primer look it has right now. At some time in the future the truck gets some color on it... well I think my opinon could change depending of the style of paint... But right now that truck is looking way too fine sitting in its old school rims...

11-12-2009, 06:05 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Old School to New School Wheels First Pict is with the old school 17'sTT's the second pict is with the modern look 18/20 belly button coys... third pict was experimenting with rallies.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 11-12-2009 at 06:07 PM.

11-12-2009, 06:30 PM	#10
smallwin67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern,Maryland Posts: 87	Re: Old School to New School Wheels like the old school better,there's something about big rims that make me cringe. __________________ Doin it one piece at a time.

11-12-2009, 07:22 PM	#12
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Old School to New School Wheels I know a lot of guys like the slots but to me they look dated unlike rallies which are timeless. Personally I feel old or new depends on how you build the truck. Hotrod with custom paint gets new school. Original look gets rallies. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

11-12-2009, 07:35 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Old School to New School Wheels Looks better with the slots. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-12-2009, 07:58 PM	#14
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: Old School to New School Wheels I really like the old wheels too. __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

11-12-2009, 08:03 PM	#15
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Old School to New School Wheels i like the slots. __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

11-12-2009, 08:15 PM	#16
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	Re: Old School to New School Wheels really diggin' the slots, looks like Benny's truck



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11-12-2009, 08:26 PM	#17
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Old School to New School Wheels Slots. Polish them.

11-12-2009, 08:38 PM	#19
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: Old School to New School Wheels slots are way cool,keep em and polish em.

11-12-2009, 09:04 PM	#20
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Old School to New School Wheels The only way to improve on those slots is to polish them better. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-12-2009, 09:18 PM	#21
epashhans Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MT Posts: 319	Re: Old School to New School Wheels Haha. Thanks for all the comments guys! I was hoping everyone would post their pics of "old school" and "new school", but thats cool. I do like the slots and am going to hold onto them, but I am just digging the big rims. I think I blame Purpedo...I love his trucks wheel size and stance. I am hoping to get some steelies and paint them black with whitewalls. Then I will have the best of all worlds! __________________ '67 C-10 Shorty - 454, 5spd, and speed holes!

11-12-2009, 09:37 PM	#22
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: Old School to New School Wheels Personally Im always gonna dig the old school look. Probably because that's what I grew up with. I thought it was funny Big Al calls 17 inch TT II's old school. So I guess in reality I prefer really old school =)

11-13-2009, 09:01 AM	#25
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Old School to New School Wheels ephashhans was asking for people to post picts of your trucks with old style wheels and new style wheels if you have them, not wether we like one wheel or another.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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