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Registered Cruiser
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Las Vegas NV
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
Lookin' Good! Just find some suitable center caps.
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Location: Godley, TX
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
u almost have a set for each day of the week... and i like them all.
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Location: Denton, Texas
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
Thank you everyone for your input. I do appreciate it.
I'm not opposed to bringing the rear down an inch or 2. I just prefer the rake. I think it it gives it an aggresive stance like the vehicle is ready to eat up the road. I've allways admired the street rods with big fat tires in the back with an aggresive rake. I have even been entertaining the idea of putting the front back to stock height. I still have the springs. My idea with the white steelies is to have several different dog-dish center caps to change the look up when I want to. I also would really love the bullet cones with bullet lug nuts. I also would love to have some chrome 1968 center caps. However I am afraid to put them on and leave them on for fear that someone might take them. I don't have a secured parking space. Oh and yes, forgot to mention I am going to put on the side trim for the 1967/68 chevrolets. I just need to save up some more money and let the old wallet cool down a little bit. I am in a little over $700 for the steelies and powdercoat. Keith |
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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!!
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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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?
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Location: Denton, Texas
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
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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 |
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Burton, Ohio
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
I say drop the back end a couple inches "I like a small rake also" and drive it ......... !
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Location: Hemet,Ca
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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.
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
I like rake, but bring it in proportion.
Also, love the wheels/paint combo Posted via Mobile Device
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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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.
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
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That is the look that I would really love to have. I think it looks great. Thanks for the picture. Keith |
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paper or plastic?
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
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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 |
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
Keith,
I like steel wheels on your truck. I think the caps would set them off too! Ray
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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.
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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.
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
I like the new look..
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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.
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Re: New Steelies, New Look
No rings please.
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