72 k20 project

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Wouldn't you have to call those "Aluminies" or something like that? Lol

That sounds about right. It would be funny to see the confusion on someone's face when you told them the wheels were aluminum

[jbclassix]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

I think something is wrong with the link. I can't open it

I'll try to repost it from a computer. I posted it from my phone
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[jbclassix]

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthr...=462&styleid=1

Try this... it's on coloradok5 and it's "greg's might as well build" if it doesn't work. it is reposted on the last page.

And... party

[ryanroo]

That is something ive been thinking about. I need to look at that whole thread. It looks like a sweet build. And maybe try to get a hold of that dude and see where he got those 17" cans. Thanks for the link! I love seeing builds like that

[mcmlxix]

8 Lug old school looking kidney bean / slots...
I know they're chrome, but with a low initial cost they can be de-chromed and power coated with a reasonable overall investment....
If you want to me go look at them, let me know..
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/pts/5062683610.html

[deejaaa1]

took me 3 days to get through this and that was skipping a lot of text.
all I can say is I'm impressed with the skill, craftsmanship, execution, thought that has gone into this. it's a work of art.
subscribed.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

8 Lug old school looking kidney bean / slots...
I know they're chrome, but with a low initial cost they can be de-chromed and power coated with a reasonable overall investment....
If you want to me go look at them, let me know..

Thanks for thinking of me Rich! i think i am pretty set on steel for now. i was measuring for that earlier.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by deejaaa1

took me 3 days to get through this and that was skipping a lot of text.
all I can say is I'm impressed with the skill, craftsmanship, execution, thought that has gone into this. it's a work of art.
subscribed.

Thank you sir!

its a long winding path for sure!

bed sides were delivered to paint dood tonight. i have a pretty short list of must do's before the bed comes back. the feeling i get from the dood is that ill have the bed back by the end of the month.

[Dieselwrencher]

Ryan, nice to hear the bed should be done soon. That will make the truck look more complete for sure!

[mcmlxix]

I emailed Stockton Wheel. They can make the 17x9 in bare steel for the 8x6.5 bolt pattern and they quoted me about $220. per wheel. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/heavy_duty.html

22 Series - SWS 4x4 Special Wheel

The SWS 4x4 Special is built to your specific application and is available in any backspacing you require and in multiple bolt patterns from five to eight lugs. SWS 4x4 Special comes in your choice of powder coated white, black, silver or chromed finishes.

[ryanroo]

Interesting. i called stockton last week. no answer. called back, left a voicemail with details of my interest and contact info. no response yet.

i will have to consider that heavily. its a lot of cash for steelies. id still need to put another 200+ into coating at my shop so i imagine having them do it isnt much better. i can get the soft 8s and have them blasted and recoated for less than 880$ but, if they can put an OEM center with the cap nubs in it i may be more swayed to overspend... i genuinely like the soft 8s, but having it look like stock wheels would be really cool

Thanks ryan! i keep having assembled and green visions run through my head. the list is long though!

[mcmlxix]

I use the message system on their website at 4am.. had an email (in my spam folder) the next day....

For using factory hubcaps on non factory wheels, a few people used these Volkswagen spring steel clips. They come with rivets, but I have seen aluminum wheels drilled and tapped.... Hope this helps.

http://www.jbugs.com/product/111-115C.html

[Dieselwrencher]

Thanks for that tip Rich! I am trying to find some type of wheel to put on my 76 since I need 16". Maybe I can find some 16x10 steelies and use those clips to retain a hub cap.

[ryanroo]

and now for when you all will shake your heads at me. i dont want hub caps. i think they look cool on the right set up, but i've always been partial to the capless look with the stock wheels. that why i am interested in the wheels with stock looking centers. i still like the ones pictured, but i really want the shape of the OE center

[mx289]

Well with all those burnouts you will be doing soon,it will be hard to keep hub caps on the green machine !

With or without caps, it will look good with just steelies.

[stersam]

I have heard alot of bad things about Stockton wheels. I would do some research before you start thinking seriously about them.

[BLT gmc]

Hello Ryan,
If you are considering rims that need modified/built custom, the first people I think of are www.rallyamerica.com. A father son team in Prather,CA. Very honest hard working people that do the quality of work I have seen in your project. Regards, Bruce

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by mx289

Well with all those burnouts you will be doing soon,it will be hard to keep hub caps on the green machine !

With or without caps, it will look good with just steelies.

true... very true.

right now its looking like soft 8s. none of the custom places have anything i can use or want to. i did get a quote for 350K$ to tool up to make some 17x9 oem steelies... no thanks.

Originally Posted by stersam

I have heard alot of bad things about Stockton wheels. I would do some research before you start thinking seriously about them.

i did that. there is a fair bit of negativity out there. Thanks!

Originally Posted by BLT gmc

Hello Ryan,
If you are considering rims that need modified/built custom, the first people I think of are www.rallyamerica.com. A father son team in Prather,CA. Very honest hard working people that do the quality of work I have seen in your project. Regards, Bruce

Thanks!
i called them. they only do wire wheels, but very helpful. i got the number for Circle racing from them. another helpful place. they offered to tool up and make some but it was ouchie!

some few things.





the paint dood has one bedside and the bulkhead ready. i dropped the gate off for him to paint with the other bedside tonight. wow. that is moving fast. i have a bunch of stuff to do!

[$20071k10]

Like that dark stain looks sweet! My friend had no trouble with Stockton wheel but like I said they were 8 lug 15" wagon wheels probably a little easier to make than what you are after

[mx289]

350K..?
Aye carumba !

Good news on the bed panels.It will look like a new truck again soon !
Then my A-team can come and requisition all that fresh paint.

That bed floor looks great.
Like an old gunstock.Tough.

[brimc]

That wood Is going to look awesome next to the new paint!

[Dieselwrencher]

The wood floor turned out awesome! I bet you're excited about the bed coming along so quickly!

[mosesburb]

:yawn:

[gerfunken]

Ryan, it looks like I'll be headed through your neck of the woods in the next couple weeks. I'd love to stop by and see you & the truck in person...

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by mosesburb

:yawn:

Listen to this guy.. Haha

I haven't spent much time on the computer lately... I have some things to show but I have to upload and all that. The end of the month is today, body guy told me yesterday that he still isn't finished with the other bedside. That bastard!

Originally Posted by gerfunken

Ryan, it looks like I'll be headed through your neck of the woods in the next couple weeks. I'd love to stop by and see you & the truck in person...

Please do! I'll get you my number so you can give me a buzz when you are here and we can try to coordinate beforehand. Pretty sure I won't be leaving home again till the end of the month so I should be around