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Spray-Bomb · 09-11-2008, 10:23 AM

My first choice would be black with white hub caps, but since thats not an option I say go white with shiny hub caps

rustSpot · 09-11-2008, 11:12 AM

White, white caps

nds1968 · 09-11-2008, 11:20 AM

Thanks guys, Yeah I'm going to loose the whitewalls and the west coast mirrors. I already have new chrome bumpers and aluminum trim pieces for the grill. So there won't be any white left on the truck. I like the look of white wheels and caps, but I also like the blue wheels and shiny caps both with trim rings.

ChevLoRay · 09-11-2008, 11:35 AM

That set of four caps that somebody posted is from a '68. The El Camino that I drove in 'Nam, had a set like that on it. To me, they would be appropriate if your wheels have the "knobs" that will accept them. Adding the bright trim to the grille and losing the West Coast mirrors, plus replacing the bumpers with chrome, is gonna look sweet.

Now, just do a little work to adjust the altitude to a lower profile and you've got it!

Whatever you do, it's looking good.

clos69 · 09-11-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

Thanks guys, Yeah I'm going to loose the whitewalls and the west coast mirrors. I already have new chrome bumpers and aluminum trim pieces for the grill. So there won't be any white left on the truck. I like the look of white wheels and caps, but I also like the blue wheels and shiny caps both with trim rings.

How about this look?

eightbanger · 09-11-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I vote white, with rings, and bright caps.

No doubt about it.

nds1968 · 01-18-2010, 10:55 PM

I have enough rims to paint a set black and a set white.

So do I paint them gloss or satin? Here are pics of the black rims with white caps.

hayhauler71 · 01-18-2010, 11:02 PM

satin

nds1968 · 01-18-2010, 11:12 PM

Here goes some more pics.

nds1968 · 01-18-2010, 11:13 PM

Here are some more.

The wheel is a little rusty.

**70cst** · 01-18-2010, 11:58 PM

To many choices...they all look good.

nds1968 · 01-19-2010, 12:06 AM

I already have 4 -15"x8" 5 lug, 4 -15"x6" 5 lug and I know where there are 2 -15"x7" wheels in which I can buy.

I like the black with white caps for a bold stock look. Then I like the white with trim ring and stainless cap.

Painting two sets of wheels isn't a big deal but I don't think I can justify two sets of tires.

CheyenneShop · 01-19-2010, 12:26 AM

Satin

nds1968 · 09-20-2014, 02:30 PM

Super old thread but wanted to share. I'm going with white wheels and chrome caps. I have a freshly chromed set of caps waiting

Nate

R.L. · 09-20-2014, 09:32 PM

I like the black, if not that white but satin; IMO gloss is just wrong on the wheels.

nds1968 · 09-20-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by R.L.

I like the black, if not that white but satin; IMO gloss is just wrong on the wheels.

Well I may repaint them as I am not totally satisfied with the powder coating job that was done on them. So what sheen would you use on the bumpers as they will be white also. Nate

mitchell72 · 09-21-2014, 12:25 AM

x999 on the white wheels. Its all about the contrast.

Wrenchbender Ret · 09-21-2014, 12:54 PM

How about a rally wheel grey with caps & rings?

**Boog** · 09-21-2014, 02:05 PM

Nate, this thread is 6 years old now. Are you still trying to make a decision on the wheels?

nds1968 · 09-21-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Nate, this thread is 6 years old now. Are you still trying to make a decision on the wheels?

Nope, read post 39. Wanted to share that I went with white

09-11-2008, 10:23 AM	#26
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels My first choice would be black with white hub caps, but since thats not an option I say go white with shiny hub caps __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 09-11-2008 at 10:23 AM.

09-11-2008, 11:12 AM	#27
rustSpot NO REGRETS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 498	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels White, white caps

09-11-2008, 11:20 AM	#28
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels Thanks guys, Yeah I'm going to loose the whitewalls and the west coast mirrors. I already have new chrome bumpers and aluminum trim pieces for the grill. So there won't be any white left on the truck. I like the look of white wheels and caps, but I also like the blue wheels and shiny caps both with trim rings.

09-11-2008, 11:35 AM	#29
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels That set of four caps that somebody posted is from a '68. The El Camino that I drove in 'Nam, had a set like that on it. To me, they would be appropriate if your wheels have the "knobs" that will accept them. Adding the bright trim to the grille and losing the West Coast mirrors, plus replacing the bumpers with chrome, is gonna look sweet. Now, just do a little work to adjust the altitude to a lower profile and you've got it! Whatever you do, it's looking good. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-18-2010, 10:55 PM	#32
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I have enough rims to paint a set black and a set white. So do I paint them gloss or satin? Here are pics of the black rims with white caps. Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

01-18-2010, 11:02 PM	#33
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels satin

01-18-2010, 11:12 PM	#34
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels Here goes some more pics. Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

01-18-2010, 11:13 PM	#35
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels Here are some more. The wheel is a little rusty. Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

01-18-2010, 11:58 PM	#36
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels To many choices...they all look good. __________________ 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!

01-19-2010, 12:06 AM	#37
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I already have 4 -15"x8" 5 lug, 4 -15"x6" 5 lug and I know where there are 2 -15"x7" wheels in which I can buy. I like the black with white caps for a bold stock look. Then I like the white with trim ring and stainless cap. Painting two sets of wheels isn't a big deal but I don't think I can justify two sets of tires. __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers Last edited by nds1968; 01-19-2010 at 12:10 AM.

01-19-2010, 12:26 AM	#38
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels Satin __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

09-20-2014, 02:30 PM	#39
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels Super old thread but wanted to share. I'm going with white wheels and chrome caps. I have a freshly chromed set of caps waiting Nate Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

09-20-2014, 09:32 PM	#40
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels I like the black, if not that white but satin; IMO gloss is just wrong on the wheels.

09-21-2014, 12:25 AM	#42
mitchell72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fontana, Ca Posts: 228	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels x999 on the white wheels. Its all about the contrast.

09-21-2014, 12:54 PM	#43
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels How about a rally wheel grey with caps & rings?



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09-21-2014, 02:05 PM	#44
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Need your guys opinion-- Which wheels Nate, this thread is 6 years old now. Are you still trying to make a decision on the wheels? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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