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[cubber]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I really like that truck!
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I knew you would, my brother

[thelonerife]

The more the merrier!

[cubber]

Ordered some wheels! I know, Rus, I was gonna wait a few days, but I spent a couple hours last night, and a couple more this afternoon researching and looking at pics. I love these steel wheels, and I think they are a great alternative. Everyone is running Boss 338s, or tuck ralleys (ok, I know not EVERYONE, but LOTS of ones). I wanted something different. One thing I love about steelies is that you can always change the cap or the color, add or remove a trim ring, and -bang- you've given your ride a whole different attitude!

[thelonerife]

Lets see whats coming!

[cubber]

I looked at all types of wheels, and didn't use price as an option on initial search. There were some styles that I liked, but that wouldn't fit my truck. I am ok with a little trimming, but for this particular project, I decided that some just don't fit!

[cubber]

There were others I liked, but didn't want to mortgage my house for, lol

[cubber]

Then there were others......

[cubber]

I figured out that I already had the wheel I wanted, just in the wrong size. I ordered the Cragar Soft 8 in silver again, but this time I got a 17x8. I am soooo excited to see them on, and I'm gonna run a liitle bit shorter tire so I can crush them Dew cans a lil more so Chuck's trash doesn't have to be taken out as often, lol. I couldn't find too many pics of these on a 69 C10, so I found these others to give an idea. BTW, ain't that Chevelle nasty?

[thelonerife]

I wonder if that Chevelle has a green motor? It would be your trucks cousin. I'm goin to get the first wheel in your post #818

[cubber]

I like those Bonneville style wheels. Have you found a measurement of the center bore on those?

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

I'm goin to get the first wheel in your post #818

I really like those!! They will look good on your truck!




Matt I knew thats what you were gonna do, lol I just wanted you to be sure you would be happy with them! It looks like you def explored your options!

[cubber]

Rus, I laughed last night, thinking that you probably knew. It was fun, though to look and decide with no other motivation than to find what I liked best! The advice you gave was right on the money!
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[5150]

They look good Matt!
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[JRANGER]

Those look like my rims...lol

[cubber]

I ain't afraid to jump on out and buy some tires! 235/55/17, just like the green truck. 2 inches shorter than my old ones, and slightly (little over 1/2") more narrow. $368 from ebay, $45 to have them mounted with new stems on my new wheel, and balanced with sticky weights! Saved $75 by buying online!

[Rusbuilt]

Sweet!!!!!! I like em!

[JRANGER]

Gonna look nice

[cubber]

Thanks, fellas!

[jb1016]

Man I really like the way they look on the Caprice with the truck caps.

[cubber]

Me, too. I ordered the silver wheels, but some day I might change the color. I also found some 17" trim rings, and I'm kinda curious what they would look like on there.

[cubber]

got a present today!

[5150]

Sweet Matt, I assume 17's?
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[cubber]

yes, Bryan. Also, ended up going with the black wheels ( apparently the silvers are special order, and were 3-4 weeks out, which isn't what the website said when I ordered them). I think they will look cool when the truck is all black, and will actually work better with my future plans for the truck. I don't know why I didn't order them to start with, but I'm on the right track now. The wheels should be here Friday!

[5150]

Awesome, looking forward to a picture on Saturday
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[Rusbuilt]

^^Me too!! Except I guess I will one up you bryan, I get to see it in person since its locked up in my shop! lol