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**jocko** · 05-19-2012, 03:00 PM

i like your plan hoodlum. i would prefer a return to stock front rather than a lowered rear to level this thing. white steelies are awesome and a variety of caps is something you'll enjoy. they can get expensive!!

oldblue1968chevy · 05-19-2012, 03:24 PM

Lil hoodlum, I always liked this truck minus the wheels. Looks great. If you wanted to lower the rear I think no more than a 2" block would be needed.

Is it stock suspension now? Nice truck.

Btw Im in N TX at tech school, any car shows in whitchita falls this summer?

lil hoodlum · 05-19-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Lil hoodlum, I always liked this truck minus the wheels. Looks great. If you wanted to lower the rear I think no more than a 2" block would be needed.

Is it stock suspension now? Nice truck.

Btw Im in N TX at tech school, any car shows in whitchita falls this summer?

Hey John, good to hear from you. I'm glad to know you survived basic training. I'm sure you are glad that part is over with. My dad was in the Air Force and he did his basic training in San Antonio as well. He learned to eat his food in 15 minutes or less. If you didn't finish quick enough you would go hungry. LOL.

Right now my truck has disk brakes up front with stock height aftermarket spindels. I put in 2" drop springs up front. Rear is stock height.

The only thing I could find out about car shows for Witchita Falls this is summer is: http://hotrodhappenings.com/NewTexas...mmerofFun.html

There is also a "Hotter than He!!" bike/run event in August I believe. Not sure if there would be any kind of car event stuff.

Keith

Pro/StreetPete · 05-19-2012, 06:56 PM

I say drop the back end a couple inches "I like a small rake also" and drive it ......... !

50bomb · 05-20-2012, 01:57 PM

I like the steelies. I have white steelies on my truck too. I like the stance on your truck. As far as lowering it, I think that looks good the way it is. Everyone has their own taste. I always like that wicked raked look. Gives it that hot rod/muscle feel.

502ms · 05-20-2012, 02:55 PM

I like rake, but bring it in proportion.
Also, love the wheels/paint combo
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Grande Rojo · 05-20-2012, 03:57 PM

Here's a picture of my spare i just mounted in the bed..its a 15x6 wheel vintiques with bullet lugs and bullet center cap. Yes, I still need a tire.

lil hoodlum · 05-20-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Grande Rojo

Here's a picture of my spare i just mounted in the bed..its a 15x6 wheel vintiques with bullet lugs and bullet center cap. Yes, I still need a tire.

Grande Rojo do the bullet center caps just push on from outside the wheel. Is it a nice tight fit, in other words, does it seem likely they might fall off easily?

That is the look that I would really love to have. I think it looks great. Thanks for the picture.

Keith

Grande Rojo · 05-20-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

Grande Rojo do the bullet center caps just push on from outside the wheel. Is it a nice tight fit, in other words, does it seem likely they might fall off easily?

That is the look that I would really love to have. I think it looks great. Thanks for the picture.

Keith

It's a push through and fits tight. Fits the 6 lug Wheelvintiques perfect. Got the wheels and cap from summit racing and the lug nuts from lugnutkings

lil hoodlum · 05-20-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Grande Rojo

It's a push through and fits tight. Fits the 6 lug Wheelvintiques perfect. Got the wheels and cap from summit racing and the lug nuts from lugnutkings

Thanks for the info. Your wheel looks great.

I don't think the push through will work for me. There is like zero clearence for the rear wheels because of the axel flange.

Keith

lil hoodlum · 05-20-2012, 05:41 PM

The ones from LugNutKing are for 3.75" outer diameter. I believe these are "push on". I measured mine before powder coating and that is the correct outer diameter.

Thanks for the info.

Keith

**Boog** · 05-20-2012, 05:44 PM

Have you thought about a Spider setup like this? Off hand I don't remember who sells them but I bet a quick search will find em. Yes, I know this is a 5 lug setup. They may be available in 6 lug though.

lil hoodlum · 05-20-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Have you thought about a Spider setup like this? Off hand I don't remember who sells them but I bet a quick search will find em. Yes, I know this is a 5 lug setup. They may be available in 6 lug though.

Thanks Boog. My interweb searches did not come up with any 6 lug set ups for the spider caps. Thats what I was iniatially interested in but couldn't find any. So the next best choice was the bullet cones and bullet lug nuts.

Keith

**Boog** · 05-20-2012, 06:58 PM

I saw on a thread about the same thing on the 60-66 forum Lug Nut King on ebay sells them. Worth lookin.

**72 Super** · 05-20-2012, 07:14 PM

Keith,

I like steel wheels on your truck. I think the caps would set them off too!

Ray

jchav62 · 05-21-2012, 10:32 AM

I dig the steelies! I'm a fan of both, with and without caps. I have 15x8 steelies on the '67... currently with bowtie moon caps and rings. The second set is what I ran at first for a short time... 69-up caps which can be found on the parts board now.

sir_talk_alot · 08-17-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

looks great to me steelies are always cool bare or with caps not like any aftermarket wheel

reminds me of one of my favorite trucks on this site this one

where could those babymoons be found for the steelies with nubs?

midniteblues · 08-17-2012, 12:24 AM

I must say the lugnut king has some quality lugnuts imo. they are not like the expensive/cheapys in the auto stores.

**70cst** · 08-17-2012, 07:32 AM

that the Steelies are way

jhwkns · 08-17-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sir_talk_alot

where could those babymoons be found for the steelies with nubs?

JC Whitney has them for about $60 a set

Billett · 08-17-2012, 10:48 AM

Keith, any info on whether or not those bullet center caps worked? I already have bullet lug nuts but the push through caps would be perfect for me. I have the same problem with the rear axle flange though.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-17-2012, 12:14 PM

I like the new look..

Notso · 08-21-2012, 05:35 PM

I am just starting my project with a 67 SWB fleet and I think the 15" steel rim is the way to go. I love the lowered trucks, and plan to go with a Porterbuilt coil over but I think I'm over the 22" look.

benbloom · 05-03-2016, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Here is mine with the COPO caps
Attachment 928505

what Wheels do those caps fit onto? are they just the stock steelies from these trucks? or do you have to get a car wheel

sambrutay · 05-03-2016, 07:36 AM

No rings please.

05-19-2012, 03:00 PM	#26
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: New Steelies, New Look i like your plan hoodlum. i would prefer a return to stock front rather than a lowered rear to level this thing. white steelies are awesome and a variety of caps is something you'll enjoy. they can get expensive!!

05-19-2012, 03:24 PM	#27
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New Steelies, New Look Lil hoodlum, I always liked this truck minus the wheels. Looks great. If you wanted to lower the rear I think no more than a 2" block would be needed. Is it stock suspension now? Nice truck. Btw Im in N TX at tech school, any car shows in whitchita falls this summer? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-19-2012, 06:56 PM	#29
Pro/StreetPete Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Burton, Ohio Posts: 108	Re: New Steelies, New Look I say drop the back end a couple inches "I like a small rake also" and drive it ......... ! __________________ "You're only as good as the people you keep around you"

05-20-2012, 01:57 PM	#30
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: New Steelies, New Look I like the steelies. I have white steelies on my truck too. I like the stance on your truck. As far as lowering it, I think that looks good the way it is. Everyone has their own taste. I always like that wicked raked look. Gives it that hot rod/muscle feel. __________________ Stovebolt-It is painted

05-20-2012, 02:55 PM	#31
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: New Steelies, New Look I like rake, but bring it in proportion. Also, love the wheels/paint combo Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

05-20-2012, 03:57 PM	#32
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: New Steelies, New Look Here's a picture of my spare i just mounted in the bed..its a 15x6 wheel vintiques with bullet lugs and bullet center cap. Yes, I still need a tire. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

05-20-2012, 05:41 PM	#36
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: New Steelies, New Look The ones from LugNutKing are for 3.75" outer diameter. I believe these are "push on". I measured mine before powder coating and that is the correct outer diameter. Thanks for the info. Keith Attached Images

05-20-2012, 05:44 PM	#37
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,457	Re: New Steelies, New Look Have you thought about a Spider setup like this? Off hand I don't remember who sells them but I bet a quick search will find em. Yes, I know this is a 5 lug setup. They may be available in 6 lug though. Attached Images __________________ 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

05-20-2012, 06:58 PM	#39
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,457	Re: New Steelies, New Look I saw on a thread about the same thing on the 60-66 forum Lug Nut King on ebay sells them. Worth lookin. __________________ 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

05-20-2012, 07:14 PM	#40
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	Re: New Steelies, New Look Keith, I like steel wheels on your truck. I think the caps would set them off too! Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

05-21-2012, 10:32 AM	#41
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: New Steelies, New Look I dig the steelies! I'm a fan of both, with and without caps. I have 15x8 steelies on the '67... currently with bowtie moon caps and rings. The second set is what I ran at first for a short time... 69-up caps which can be found on the parts board now. Attached Images __________________ 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

08-17-2012, 12:24 AM	#43
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: New Steelies, New Look I must say the lugnut king has some quality lugnuts imo. they are not like the expensive/cheapys in the auto stores. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

08-17-2012, 07:32 AM	#44
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: New Steelies, New Look that the Steelies are way __________________ 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!

08-17-2012, 10:48 AM	#46
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: New Steelies, New Look Keith, any info on whether or not those bullet center caps worked? I already have bullet lug nuts but the push through caps would be perfect for me. I have the same problem with the rear axle flange though. __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

08-17-2012, 12:14 PM	#47
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08-21-2012, 05:35 PM	#48
Notso Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 23	Re: New Steelies, New Look I am just starting my project with a 67 SWB fleet and I think the 15" steel rim is the way to go. I love the lowered trucks, and plan to go with a Porterbuilt coil over but I think I'm over the 22" look.

05-03-2016, 07:36 AM	#50
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 622	Re: New Steelies, New Look No rings please. __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

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