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Shiftyal · 08-27-2009, 03:05 AM

Well.....almost everyone's comments were quite useful. I actually see both sides, hence the reason I posted it up for debate in the first place.

I do dig the wheels, but I'm not totally sure I dig them on my truck. I'd hate to ruin them by painting them and then not be able to sell them. (keep in mind that I only paid $150 for the set)

I also don't want to spend a grand on wheels and tires to make it look "just right". I think that if these will fit I'll find some good used tires and roll them until I decide I hate them or find something better. Regardless I know I won't be able to use the stock wheels I currently have with the disc brake setup about to go in.

I do wonder about the backspacing comments. Honestly it seems hard to believe that they are further backspaced than the originals. There's tons of room between the fender and the stock setup currently and by my tape measure these wheels are 8.5" wide and have around a 4" backspace. This seems about right for my truck. I guess we'll see when I mock them up ON the truck vs. just sitting next to it.

DWC: I've seen pics of your carryall. I love that damn thing. Can you tell me exactly how you got that drop. It looks amazing. Let's chat.

Thanks to everyone. I'll post more pics when I install either these or other new wheels.

Alan

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-27-2009, 06:34 AM

These would look good on her?

http://www.halibrand.com/wheels_sprint.htm

jonzcustomshop · 08-27-2009, 07:53 AM

here's the look I like ..,. more money in tires and lugnuts than wheels...

MacAttack · 08-27-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63deluxfleet

dumb newbie question so bear with me whats patina?

Dude, reference #24 ^

**ChiefRocka** · 08-27-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacAttack

YES!

YES! *

* three words I never, ever heard from my ex-wife.

Hmm......patina on 20's ??

It looks good in the pic, but mabey if was a solid primer or something

**aerotruk63** · 08-27-2009, 05:43 PM

Patina: (pat:tina) Original layers of gloss paint worn to expose a layer of primer worn to the point a layer of surface rust is created.

eggofire · 08-27-2009, 08:17 PM

My 2cents, I say either tone them down or put steel rims on. I think it will look like you have a new truck and just needed to find a place for your new stock rims. Either paint them or get black painted steel. But it's yours, do with it what makes you happy. You're the only one who needs to be happy with your rig.

08-27-2009, 03:05 AM	#26
Shiftyal Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX Posts: 2	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! Well.....almost everyone's comments were quite useful. I actually see both sides, hence the reason I posted it up for debate in the first place. I do dig the wheels, but I'm not totally sure I dig them on my truck. I'd hate to ruin them by painting them and then not be able to sell them. (keep in mind that I only paid $150 for the set) I also don't want to spend a grand on wheels and tires to make it look "just right". I think that if these will fit I'll find some good used tires and roll them until I decide I hate them or find something better. Regardless I know I won't be able to use the stock wheels I currently have with the disc brake setup about to go in. I do wonder about the backspacing comments. Honestly it seems hard to believe that they are further backspaced than the originals. There's tons of room between the fender and the stock setup currently and by my tape measure these wheels are 8.5" wide and have around a 4" backspace. This seems about right for my truck. I guess we'll see when I mock them up ON the truck vs. just sitting next to it. DWC: I've seen pics of your carryall. I love that damn thing. Can you tell me exactly how you got that drop. It looks amazing. Let's chat. Thanks to everyone. I'll post more pics when I install either these or other new wheels. Alan

08-27-2009, 06:34 AM	#27
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! These would look good on her? http://www.halibrand.com/wheels_sprint.htm __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

08-27-2009, 07:53 AM	#28
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! here's the look I like ..,. more money in tires and lugnuts than wheels... Attached Images

08-27-2009, 05:43 PM	#31
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08-27-2009, 08:17 PM	#32
eggofire Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Breda, IA Posts: 6	Re: My 1963 Carryall photos. Honest opinions wanted! My 2cents, I say either tone them down or put steel rims on. I think it will look like you have a new truck and just needed to find a place for your new stock rims. Either paint them or get black painted steel. But it's yours, do with it what makes you happy. You're the only one who needs to be happy with your rig. __________________ Pushin' a Chevy beats Drivin' a F#@! ANY Day! '69 C10 LWB, 350/350, 3 on Tree (work in progress) '90 K1500 LWB, Reg Cab, 5.7L, Auto, Lift, Swampers '07 Cobalt Sedan, 2.4L, Gas Saver "May We Never Forget Our Fallen"



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