Opinions on a Billet Specialties wheel please? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JWall · 09-23-2011, 01:08 PM

I have a lot of billet wheels & Billet Specialties are a quality wheel.

I have to agree with the gray center idea.
Especially on orange, my buddy just sold a orange 72 stepper with chrome wheels & he always wanted gray centered wheels to offset the bright orange paint.
Also, with a shop logo & you wanting a nostalgic look I say gray centers.

Rochlow · 09-23-2011, 07:48 PM

I've had a few sets of billet specialties wheels. They make a great product! However, I got sick of polishing them. The grey centers might take care of that..

gearheads78 · 09-23-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

I've had a few sets of billet specialties wheels. They make a great product! However, I got sick of polishing them. The grey centers might take care of that..

Same here. I have had 3 sets of Billet Specialties and two sets of Intros. They all look so good when they come out of the box but its a ton of work keeping them that way. My next set will have some sort of painted or matt finished centers.

BMERDOC · 09-23-2011, 08:14 PM

Heeey!! It couldn't be a coincedence!! Is Nate Porter's truck on the newest LMC catalog? Sorry for the slight highjack!

**lolife99** · 09-23-2011, 08:20 PM

Same truck.
But it belongs to a different "Nate".

It's member 72BlckButy.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353633

BMERDOC · 09-23-2011, 08:27 PM

A big 10 4. guess there could be more than one Nate out there ; ) I know the screen name. Nice truck and if he sees this Hooray for making the cover!! Sorry, for the interuption please continue...

72BlckButy · 09-24-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

A big 10 4. guess there could be more than one Nate out there ; ) I know the screen name. Nice truck and if he sees this Hooray for making the cover!! Sorry, for the interuption please continue...

Thanks buddy!

gringoloco · 09-25-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Working with n2billet on my order, I went with the gray ones...

...I'll post pics once the wheels come in.

Good choice, and please do!

71sierragrande · 09-28-2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Thanks buddy!

Hey Nate, do those wheels you have also come in a matte/brushed aluminum type of finish? Ive seen a very similar wheel to yours and am trying to find out who makes them. Sorry to pillage the thread. Back on topic, I think the gray will look great with the orange, too.

72BlckButy · 09-29-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Hey Nate, do those wheels you have also come in a matte/brushed aluminum type of finish? Ive seen a very similar wheel to yours and am trying to find out who makes them. Sorry to pillage the thread. Back on topic, I think the gray will look great with the orange, too.

Actually... no, they don't. I know guys with a lot of pull that have even tried to get BS to do a grey center Vintec, with little luck. I know Boris (way2lo2) actually had a set on an early Impala but he had them powdercoated after receiving them from BS if I recall correctly.

Post up a pic of the wheel and we'll see if we can help you identify it.

70-Shorty · 09-29-2011, 02:54 PM

Budnik wheels in So Cal has done a ton of wheels with custom finishes on the inners, but they certainly aren't cheep...
http://www.budnikwheels.com/roadwheelcat.asp?scid=97
http://www.budnikwheels.com/coolrides.aspx
Tim

CC69Rat · 09-29-2011, 04:19 PM

They may not be exactly like Nate's Vintecs or brushed as you mentioned, but Billet Specialties does offer a wheel that's really close - with a gray center. They're called the 'Legacy' and 'Legacy 2' I like the brushed face wheels too though. It would be a sharp looking wheel. (Brushed Vintec)

http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...d=128&pid=1076
http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...d=128&pid=1086

Wicked wheels might I add ..

**67cheby** · 09-29-2011, 06:06 PM

mmmmm.....i like that legacy !!

09-23-2011, 01:08 PM	#26
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Opinions on a Billet Specialties wheel please? I have a lot of billet wheels & Billet Specialties are a quality wheel. I have to agree with the gray center idea. Especially on orange, my buddy just sold a orange 72 stepper with chrome wheels & he always wanted gray centered wheels to offset the bright orange paint. Also, with a shop logo & you wanting a nostalgic look I say gray centers. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

09-23-2011, 07:48 PM	#27
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Opinions on a Billet Specialties wheel please? I've had a few sets of billet specialties wheels. They make a great product! However, I got sick of polishing them. The grey centers might take care of that..

09-23-2011, 08:14 PM	#29
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Opinions on a Billet Specialties wheel please? Heeey!! It couldn't be a coincedence!! Is Nate Porter's truck on the newest LMC catalog? Sorry for the slight highjack! Attached Images __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

09-23-2011, 08:20 PM	#30
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Opinions on a Billet Specialties wheel please? Same truck. But it belongs to a different "Nate". It's member 72BlckButy. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353633 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-23-2011, 08:27 PM	#31
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Opinions on a Billet Specialties wheel please? A big 10 4. guess there could be more than one Nate out there ; ) I know the screen name. Nice truck and if he sees this Hooray for making the cover!! Sorry, for the interuption please continue... __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

09-29-2011, 02:54 PM	#36
70-Shorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario CA Posts: 317	Re: Opinions on a Billet Specialties wheel please? Budnik wheels in So Cal has done a ton of wheels with custom finishes on the inners, but they certainly aren't cheep... http://www.budnikwheels.com/roadwheelcat.asp?scid=97 http://www.budnikwheels.com/coolrides.aspx Tim __________________ Ontario CA•70 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside C-10 71 Chevy Longbed Fleetside C-20 (sold ) 63 Chevy II Nova SS 02 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson supercharged 5.4 2000 Harley Roadking Hot Bike Baggers Mag Shoot http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/i...oot/?start=all some truck lettering & flame jobs http://www.flickr.com/photos/4950319...7602894916215/

09-29-2011, 04:19 PM	#37
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Opinions on a Billet Specialties wheel please? They may not be exactly like Nate's Vintecs or brushed as you mentioned, but Billet Specialties does offer a wheel that's really close - with a gray center. They're called the 'Legacy' and 'Legacy 2' I like the brushed face wheels too though. It would be a sharp looking wheel. (Brushed Vintec) http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...d=128&pid=1076 http://www.billetspecialties.com/ite...d=128&pid=1086 Wicked wheels might I add .. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-29-2011, 06:06 PM	#38
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Opinions on a Billet Specialties wheel please? mmmmm.....i like that legacy !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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