60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

creep · 01-10-2011, 10:10 AM

I like both. I have skinny whites, sort of. They still have the blue junk on them. I kinda like them like that. Is there any way to stain them blue permanently?

oem4me · 01-10-2011, 01:34 PM

For my taste:
60-61's get semi-wides (up to 2'')

62's either semi-wide or skinny (7/8" to 2")

63-66's skinny (7/8")

and speaking of taste, I think wide whites look too much like these

jchav62 · 01-11-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

62's either semi-wide or skinny (7/8" to 2")

63-66's skinny (7/8")

Why are those your cutoff years? 62's and 63's are very similar. I think wider whites are more at home with the wrap-around windshield years (60-63). These trucks still have a little 'fifties' feel in them... but I like them on all years... skinnies look good too...

**way2lo2** · 01-10-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by creep

I like both. I have skinny whites, sort of. They still have the blue junk on them. I kinda like them like that. Is there any way to stain them blue permanently?

Hey Creep, glad to see that GMC done, can't wait to see it in person.
Boris

creep · 01-11-2011, 03:36 PM

Thanks Boris. I should have it at both Goodguys' shows this year as long as no problems pop-up. Will probably be at Super Summit and Truckfest as well as Stylin's show. I will be at the Brunswick cruise-ins a lot too.

kiknrocks · 01-12-2011, 03:24 AM

I'm loving the syle of your truck!!

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Originally Posted by creep

I like both. I have skinny whites, sort of. They still have the blue junk on them. I kinda like them like that. Is there any way to stain them blue permanently?

creep · 01-12-2011, 09:33 AM

Thanks! If you want to see more there is a link to my build thread in my signature.

kieth · 01-12-2011, 11:38 AM

If you were hot rodding one of these trucks in the 60's you would probably have used red line wide ovals this was "the " performance tire in the hey day of these 64-66 trucks....... I have not seen one with this combination on the forum-----might be food for thought.......I do not mind the skinny white walls but the wide ones are a little over the top for me.

I am using blackwall 17" right now but not the super low profiles like the 20 and 22" stuff which I think is just impractical and ugly...JMO

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...35655008_TmRka

I like chrome cragers and tall tires (black side walls)

REDNOSE65 · 01-12-2011, 12:51 PM

I like this look...

jimmydean · 01-12-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by creep

I like both. I have skinny whites, sort of. They still have the blue junk on them. I kinda like them like that. Is there any way to stain them blue permanently?

I would think you could use a tire pen in blue to stain it. Worth a shot, truck looks great with the blue wall. I would love to run a gold line Vogue, but I can't justify the cost.

REDNOSE65 · 01-12-2011, 02:29 PM

...another shot

01-10-2011, 10:10 AM	#1
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? I like both. I have skinny whites, sort of. They still have the blue junk on them. I kinda like them like that. Is there any way to stain them blue permanently? Attached Images __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-10-2011, 01:34 PM	#2
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? For my taste: 60-61's get semi-wides (up to 2'') 62's either semi-wide or skinny (7/8" to 2") 63-66's skinny (7/8") and speaking of taste, I think wide whites look too much like these Attached Images

01-11-2011, 03:36 PM	#5
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Thanks Boris. I should have it at both Goodguys' shows this year as long as no problems pop-up. Will probably be at Super Summit and Truckfest as well as Stylin's show. I will be at the Brunswick cruise-ins a lot too. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-12-2011, 09:33 AM	#7
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? Thanks! If you want to see more there is a link to my build thread in my signature. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-12-2011, 11:38 AM	#8
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? If you were hot rodding one of these trucks in the 60's you would probably have used red line wide ovals this was "the " performance tire in the hey day of these 64-66 trucks....... I have not seen one with this combination on the forum-----might be food for thought.......I do not mind the skinny white walls but the wide ones are a little over the top for me. I am using blackwall 17" right now but not the super low profiles like the 20 and 22" stuff which I think is just impractical and ugly...JMO http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...35655008_TmRka I like chrome cragers and tall tires (black side walls) Last edited by kieth; 01-12-2011 at 11:38 AM.

01-12-2011, 12:51 PM	#9
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? I like this look... __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518 Last edited by REDNOSE65; 01-12-2011 at 05:12 PM.

01-12-2011, 02:29 PM	#11
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Wide or Skinny Whites??? ...another shot Attached Images __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518 Last edited by REDNOSE65; 01-12-2011 at 05:13 PM.



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