Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sigshooter · 05-31-2012, 09:22 PM

Drove the truck the 7 miles to work, farthest it has been driven in over 15 years. I also put on a new set of tires this evening.... went with white walls out, but I think I may like the black wall look better.... it makes the tires look bigger.

Also found the red pull knob for my signal stat flasher I was missing... it came in on an old chevy school bus! looks like new

creep · 05-31-2012, 10:25 PM

I like the looks of the white walls with the white wheels. I actually got a new set of thin white walls today too, 235/75/15. Your truck has very cool patina by the way.

sigshooter · 05-31-2012, 11:28 PM

I think it is too much white, I might try the wheels black or switch to black walls ...... still trying to decide

Thanks for the input and compliment on the patina

likaroc13 · 06-01-2012, 12:18 AM

looks good! and i like it with the whitewalls out...if the center of your hubcaps were painted, it might help offset some of the white

creep · 06-01-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sigshooter

I think it is too much white, I might try the wheels black or switch to black walls ...... still trying to decide

Thanks for the input and compliment on the patina

Yeah, black wheels with thin white walls look good to. That's what I have, with chrome centercaps from a later model Chevy.

jchav62 · 06-01-2012, 01:09 PM

I like it!

hopped up · 06-01-2012, 01:17 PM

i like the white wall with white rim
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ole dollor · 06-01-2012, 07:14 PM

keep the white wall out....me like it...

Alan's Classic · 06-01-2012, 11:38 PM

I vote black wall. My .02 Congrats on the journey.

Fastest32 · 06-02-2012, 12:00 AM

I like the look of black wheels with the thin white walls. Looks good as is though.
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creep · 06-02-2012, 10:41 AM

Black rims with thin whites...

chevyrestoguy · 06-02-2012, 10:59 AM

White wheels, dog dish caps and blackwall tires.

CRGRS 66 · 06-02-2012, 11:06 AM

white walls... black walls, white wheels, black wheels... I don't believe that it is possible to make one of our trucks look bad

no, I believe it can't be done. No matter what you do, we will all love it

sigshooter · 06-02-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

white walls... black walls, white wheels, black wheels... I don't believe that it is possible to make one of our trucks look bad

no, I believe it can't be done. No matter what you do, we will all love it

Very well said! I like this answer!!!

I am happiest just being able to drive it again after it sitting for 15 years

CRGRS 66 · 06-02-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sigshooter

Very well said! I like this answer!!!

I am happiest just being able to drive it again after it sitting for 15 years

I have only had mine since March, but have been wanting it for 20 years, so, kinda know how you feel. I am painting my new wheels at present, and then ordering new rubber, beauty rings, and center caps, will share when I am done.

05-31-2012, 09:22 PM	#1
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! Drove the truck the 7 miles to work, farthest it has been driven in over 15 years. I also put on a new set of tires this evening.... went with white walls out, but I think I may like the black wall look better.... it makes the tires look bigger. Also found the red pull knob for my signal stat flasher I was missing... it came in on an old chevy school bus! looks like new Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

05-31-2012, 10:25 PM	#2
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! I like the looks of the white walls with the white wheels. I actually got a new set of thin white walls today too, 235/75/15. Your truck has very cool patina by the way. __________________ ((..)) ((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.

05-31-2012, 11:28 PM	#3
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! I think it is too much white, I might try the wheels black or switch to black walls ...... still trying to decide Thanks for the input and compliment on the patina __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

06-01-2012, 12:18 AM	#4
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! looks good! and i like it with the whitewalls out...if the center of your hubcaps were painted, it might help offset some of the white __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

06-01-2012, 01:09 PM	#6
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! I like it! __________________ 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

06-01-2012, 01:17 PM	#7
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! i like the white wall with white rim Posted via Mobile Device

06-01-2012, 07:14 PM	#8
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! keep the white wall out....me like it...

06-01-2012, 11:38 PM	#9
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! I vote black wall. My .02 Congrats on the journey. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

06-02-2012, 12:00 AM	#10
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! I like the look of black wheels with the thin white walls. Looks good as is though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

06-02-2012, 10:41 AM	#11
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! Black rims with thin whites... 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.

06-02-2012, 10:59 AM	#12
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! White wheels, dog dish caps and blackwall tires. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

06-02-2012, 11:06 AM	#13
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Drove the 65 to work today and got tires ! white walls... black walls, white wheels, black wheels... I don't believe that it is possible to make one of our trucks look bad no, I believe it can't be done. No matter what you do, we will all love it __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709



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