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*highperf4x4* · 03-23-2010, 11:26 PM

BWAHAHAHAHA I win!!!!!

I already have the large one and the mini I borrowed from the oldest boy.

Question though. When you put the sleeve attachment on your mini, how did you keep it from chewing up the top of the ball? This one kept getting hung up and ripping pieces off while I was holding the sleeve.

And I still couldn't make them look as good as they did originally. Got any technique tips for us beginners?

big_al_71 · 03-23-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

BWAHAHAHAHA I win!!!!!

I already have the large one and the mini I borrowed from the oldest boy.

Question though. When you put the sleeve attachment on your mini, how did you keep it from chewing up the top of the ball? This one kept getting hung up and ripping pieces off while I was holding the sleeve.

And I still couldn't make them look as good as they did originally. Got any technique tips for us beginners?

I dont have the mini I have the regular size one.....The only thing I do I cover everywhere I dont want the paste to go, then I begin to put the polishing compound on the actual ball and go at low speed one area at a time then I remove the excess with a microfiber towel then repeat as necessary. There is no special trick that I can think of.

*highperf4x4* · 03-23-2010, 11:47 PM

Well, putting the polish on the ball would be a new step for me.

I've been rubbing it around with an applicator first and then trying to "polish" it with the ball. Not working very good. Do you use mothers polish or is there something better that doesnt' cost me my 1 acre of land on the moon?

big_al_71 · 03-23-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Well, putting the polish on the ball would be a new step for me.

I've been rubbing it around with an applicator first and then trying to "polish" it with the ball. Not working very good. Do you use mothers polish or is there something better that doesnt' cost me my 1 acre of land on the moon?

I use never dull.....

http://www.eagleone.com/pages/produc...=1006&cat=5006

*highperf4x4* · 03-23-2010, 11:56 PM

Rgiht on!!

Thanks for the tips brother. Maybe my wheels will come out as nice as your engine compartment!

big_al_71 · 03-24-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Rgiht on!!

Thanks for the tips brother. Maybe my wheels will come out as nice as your engine compartment!

post some before and after picts.......good luck...

*highperf4x4* · 03-24-2010, 10:29 PM

I will when I get to it. One more question though. How much polish do you use if you apply it to the ball first. I was told back in the day to use as little polish as possible and that's what I've been trying to do. Should I be throwing more product at the wheel?

I have a couple of befor and afters from last week but they're not impressive. I'll take some more when I try your method.

These are cell phone pics but I'll use the camera next time so you get a better idea. I couldn't do a close up with the cell phone.

Dirty

Cleaned with Eagle One Etching cleaner.

Polished

big_al_71 · 03-25-2010, 12:29 PM

Travis the wheels came out looking awesome!!!! Putting the paste directly on to the powerball and do not put alot just a bit and work it in then wipe clean with a micrfiber and repeat as necessary..

*highperf4x4* · 03-25-2010, 06:46 PM

Thanks for the help bro!

big_al_71 · 04-08-2010, 10:14 PM

well Al is at it again, i am rethinking wheels again. I do have the set of two van rallies and two truck rallies but still need to buy tires. One of my guys bought a 68 a couple weeks ago and is totally driving me nuts about buying my coys, he wants them period. Of course I was not really thinking wheels at all as I am perfectly happy with mine but he does have my attention as i may have to go a different route this time....

http://www.rushforthwheels.com/view/Rated-X

I am also thinking Budnik.

http://www.budnik.com/whatsnew.asp

I am also thinking Intro Wheels

http://www.introwheels.com/3d_1.shtml

Doesany of you have some suggestions for the confused big guy?

bigsnookmaster · 04-08-2010, 10:24 PM

I think you need some one of a kind custom wheels made for the truck. Some Foose designed or something along those lines. Good luck

OARNGESI · 04-08-2010, 10:26 PM

I vote intro twisted vistas

VA72C10 · 04-08-2010, 10:49 PM

which budnik or intro wheels are you considering? Don't like those first ones, but it's your truck!!!

*highperf4x4* · 04-08-2010, 10:53 PM

The first ones look like they belong on a rice burner or something.

big_al_71 · 04-09-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

I think you need some one of a kind custom wheels made for the truck. Some Foose designed or something along those lines. Good luck

Greg I like the foose nitrous 2 there is a member trying to sell a set I pm'd him lets see what happens.

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

I vote intro twisted vistas

Very nice wheels

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

which budnik or intro wheels are you considering? Don't like those first ones, but it's your truck!!!

To be honest I am not sure as I was not planning on wheels as I was done with wheels it is just something that came up yesterday. I could sell my wheels for what I have in the exactly. That is the only reason why I might.

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

The first ones look like they belong on a rice burner or something.

Travis thats funny!!

VA72C10 · 04-09-2010, 10:38 AM

I personally like the V-rod or any of the vista series (twisted or not) could even do some custom painting on the machined face ones with black inserts....

or from budnik the wheel I have the six lug version of...

**lolife99** · 04-09-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

well Al is at it again, i am rethinking wheels again. I do have the set of two van rallies and two truck rallies but still need to buy tires. One of my guys bought a 68 a couple weeks ago and is totally driving me nuts about buying my coys, he wants them period. Of course I was not really thinking wheels at all as I am perfectly happy with mine but he does have my attention as i may have to go a different route this time....

Does any of you have some suggestions for the confused big guy?:lol:

Billet Specialties Hiboys.
(All 4 wheels 20").

*highperf4x4* · 04-09-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Billet Specialties Hiboys.
(All 4 wheels 20").

ooohhh. I like those!

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Travis thats funny!!

72BlckButy · 04-11-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Billet Specialties Hiboys.
(All 4 wheels 20").

If not the Hiboys... any BS wheel will do.

jgh64pkup · 04-11-2010, 11:52 PM

cool build al

my67chevytruck · 04-12-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

If not the Hiboys... any BS wheel will do.

^ agree. I like the vintecs........

Let us know what you decide Al.

big_al_71 · 04-12-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

If not the Hiboys... any BS wheel will do.

Very nice indeed.....

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

cool build al

thank you!!!!

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

^ agree. I like the vintecs........

Let us know what you decide Al.

Heath I am beyond confused....

the last thing on my mind was changing wheels again.....I am not doing anything till I get some $$$$ in my hands from my guy. I dont want to get stuck with two sets of wheels. he is supposed to pay me this week stay tuned.

Is anyone on the board a dealer for any of these companies Billett Specialties, Intro or Budnik?
thanks

VA72C10 · 04-12-2010, 10:51 PM

Just saw this post today Al

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

WOW! That's a new one and I like it. I found them at JD Wheels- LINK
They have 20's for 1095 per set, or 1200 Delivered

VA72C10 · 04-12-2010, 10:57 PM

Another picture

big_al_71 · 04-13-2010, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Another picture

That wheel looks good......thanks for posting it...

03-23-2010, 11:26 PM	#451
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild BWAHAHAHAHA I win!!!!! I already have the large one and the mini I borrowed from the oldest boy. Question though. When you put the sleeve attachment on your mini, how did you keep it from chewing up the top of the ball? This one kept getting hung up and ripping pieces off while I was holding the sleeve. And I still couldn't make them look as good as they did originally. Got any technique tips for us beginners?

03-23-2010, 11:47 PM	#453
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well, putting the polish on the ball would be a new step for me. I've been rubbing it around with an applicator first and then trying to "polish" it with the ball. Not working very good. Do you use mothers polish or is there something better that doesnt' cost me my 1 acre of land on the moon?

03-23-2010, 11:56 PM	#455
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Rgiht on!! Thanks for the tips brother. Maybe my wheels will come out as nice as your engine compartment!

03-24-2010, 10:29 PM	#457
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I will when I get to it. One more question though. How much polish do you use if you apply it to the ball first. I was told back in the day to use as little polish as possible and that's what I've been trying to do. Should I be throwing more product at the wheel? I have a couple of befor and afters from last week but they're not impressive. I'll take some more when I try your method. These are cell phone pics but I'll use the camera next time so you get a better idea. I couldn't do a close up with the cell phone. Dirty Cleaned with Eagle One Etching cleaner. Polished Last edited by highperf4x4; 03-24-2010 at 10:31 PM.

03-25-2010, 12:29 PM	#458
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Travis the wheels came out looking awesome!!!! Putting the paste directly on to the powerball and do not put alot just a bit and work it in then wipe clean with a micrfiber and repeat as necessary.. __________________ 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

03-25-2010, 06:46 PM	#459
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Thanks for the help bro!

04-08-2010, 10:14 PM	#460
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild well Al is at it again, i am rethinking wheels again. I do have the set of two van rallies and two truck rallies but still need to buy tires. One of my guys bought a 68 a couple weeks ago and is totally driving me nuts about buying my coys, he wants them period. Of course I was not really thinking wheels at all as I am perfectly happy with mine but he does have my attention as i may have to go a different route this time.... http://www.rushforthwheels.com/view/Rated-X I am also thinking Budnik. http://www.budnik.com/whatsnew.asp I am also thinking Intro Wheels http://www.introwheels.com/3d_1.shtml Doesany of you have some suggestions for the confused big guy? __________________ 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

04-08-2010, 10:24 PM	#461
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I think you need some one of a kind custom wheels made for the truck. Some Foose designed or something along those lines. Good luck __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

04-08-2010, 10:26 PM	#462
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I vote intro twisted vistas __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-08-2010, 10:49 PM	#463
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild which budnik or intro wheels are you considering? Don't like those first ones, but it's your truck!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-08-2010, 10:53 PM	#464
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild The first ones look like they belong on a rice burner or something.

04-09-2010, 10:38 AM	#466
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I personally like the V-rod or any of the vista series (twisted or not) could even do some custom painting on the machined face ones with black inserts.... or from budnik the wheel I have the six lug version of... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 04-09-2010 at 10:38 AM.

04-11-2010, 11:52 PM	#470
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild cool build al __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

04-12-2010, 10:57 PM	#474
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Another picture __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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