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**slomotion** · 06-20-2014, 12:51 PM

So, being an old fart, I would ask you, "Who are you building/changing the truck for? For you to enjoy while driving it, or for the general population watching you flash by?"
Since you asked, I'd do the interior now, "instant gratification", then leverage a birthday, Christmas, or some other angle to subsidize the wheels/tires. JMHO.

c10Dream'n · 06-20-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

So, being an old fart, I would ask you, "Who are you building/changing the truck for? For you to enjoy while driving it, or for the general population watching you flash by?"
Since you asked, I'd do the interior now, "instant gratification", then leverage a birthday, Christmas, or some other angle to subsidize the wheels/tires. JMHO.

I have always wanted things done at that very moment as in the "instant gratification", but the wheels seem to be just sooooo far away if I don't do it soon.

*Fitz* · 06-20-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

I'm at the point where I need a new change.

I know the purchase of wheels is a big investment. Or do I go with new interior with the truck fund money I have now?.

All depends on what you want from your truck. if you're just showin' off and not giving anyone a close look, wheels. But, if you want the truck to look good from less that 20 feet, do interior first then wheels.

Big Block · 06-20-2014, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

Since you can't see your wheels while driving down the road and always see the interior, I think the red interior upgrade will make the biggest impact..

I agree!

c10Dream'n · 06-23-2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

All depends on what you want from your truck. if you're just showin' off and not giving anyone a close look, wheels. But, if you want the truck to look good from less that 20 feet, do interior first then wheels.

when I originally got the truck, I was planning on just lowering it and calling it a day. So after replacing the vent windows and all the other glass, ECE 4/6 kit, c-notch, this is where I find myself contemplating my next move.I have always been a wheel guy, but something keeps telling me to go against the grain and do the interior. hmmmmm

BossHogg69 · 06-23-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

Since you can't see your wheels while driving down the road and always see the interior, I think the red interior upgrade will make the biggest impact..

I agree, plus you wheels you have now look really good.

**slomotion** · 06-23-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

............... but something keeps telling me to go against the grain and do the interior. hmmmmm

There you have it. I rest my case your honor.

c10Dream'n · 01-23-2015, 11:45 AM

It's been a while, but I finally pulled the trigger. Although I wanted to order the wheels first, my garage roof that leaks water on my truck when it rains needed to get fixed so it only left me with enough play $$$ to start ordering the interior pieces.

First shipment arrived yesterday with the LOOP STANDARD 80/20 carpet from TrimParts. The RED I went with is Code:565.

Now I need to find the right color dash pad that best matches the carpet and who offers the best quality. Please advise!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to Laidbackrecreations for the carpet.

darkhorse970 · 01-23-2015, 12:16 PM

This will look awesome!

mooseknuckles · 01-23-2015, 02:11 PM

wheels first!...but not cheap ass wheels. take your time a pick a good wheel, that will make the biggest impact. then I'd switch over the interior to red, you can replace one thing at a time....

original-71 · 01-23-2015, 03:27 PM

will look nice keep the pictures coming

Tinkermc · 01-23-2015, 04:01 PM

I think you made the right choice. But IMHO the truck looked great as shown.

sboris · 01-23-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

It's been a while, but I finally pulled the trigger. Although I wanted to order the wheels first, my garage roof that leaks water on my truck when it rains needed to get fixed so it only left me with enough play $$$ to start ordering the interior pieces.

First shipment arrived yesterday with the LOOP STANDARD 80/20 carpet from TrimParts. The RED I went with is Code:565.

Now I need to find the right color dash pad that best matches the carpet and who offers the best quality. Please advise!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to Laidbackrecreations for the carpet.

Red looks great. Go to your local parts store and have them mix up a rattle can of vinyl paint in your desired color. Should do your pad and door panels. Prime first w/vinyl prime.
Finding all the repo parts and getting them to match is a struggle. Might get your seat cover first, and see what you got. My 2cents

06-20-2014, 12:51 PM	#26
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: New Wheels or New Interior???? So, being an old fart, I would ask you, "Who are you building/changing the truck for? For you to enjoy while driving it, or for the general population watching you flash by?" Since you asked, I'd do the interior now, "instant gratification", then leverage a birthday, Christmas, or some other angle to subsidize the wheels/tires. JMHO. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

01-23-2015, 11:45 AM	#33
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: New Wheels or New Interior???? It's been a while, but I finally pulled the trigger. Although I wanted to order the wheels first, my garage roof that leaks water on my truck when it rains needed to get fixed so it only left me with enough play $$$ to start ordering the interior pieces. First shipment arrived yesterday with the LOOP STANDARD 80/20 carpet from TrimParts. The RED I went with is Code:565. Now I need to find the right color dash pad that best matches the carpet and who offers the best quality. Please advise!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to Laidbackrecreations for the carpet. Attached Images

01-23-2015, 12:16 PM	#34
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: New Wheels or New Interior???? This will look awesome! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

01-23-2015, 02:11 PM	#35
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: New Wheels or New Interior???? wheels first!...but not cheap ass wheels. take your time a pick a good wheel, that will make the biggest impact. then I'd switch over the interior to red, you can replace one thing at a time.... __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

01-23-2015, 03:27 PM	#36
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: New Wheels or New Interior???? will look nice keep the pictures coming __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

01-23-2015, 04:01 PM	#37
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: New Wheels or New Interior???? I think you made the right choice. But IMHO the truck looked great as shown.



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