Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB

[jeh]

Hey Keith, if you want to bring me your wheels for a while I will polish them all nice and shiny......

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by knomadd

If it was me, I'd wait until you put your bed on. You might like how the 20" rear wheel looks. I'm actually going to go with 20's all the way around when I get to replacing my current 22's. I like a little more sidewall though. Regardless of what you decide to do, I love those wheels, and your truck is looking better every time I see it.

Thanks, I won't be doing anything until after the truck is on the road. I like a little more sidewall too and I like the rear fenders to be filled up. That's why I was thinking about 22's in the rear. I may just go with a larger rear tire like a 295/45/20. I'll wait until the bed is on and then see if I want to go with a bigger tire or possibly larger rear wheels.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sounds like no biggy on the tape residue. That's good to hear. That Mother's is good stuff! Yeah use some plastic all the way around them, or get some fancy tire/wheel covers like THESE.

I think you made the right call sticking with 20" all the way around. Just my opinion but I prefer non staggered diameters. But heck, you should just sell the whole set to me at nice discount....I have been trying to knock Kyle down on his, he's just not having it....

Thanks Mike, I actually already have those wheel covers. You can see them in some pictures earlier on in my thread. I got them from summit for under $30.00 for all 4.

I figured you would be on Kyle for his, I know how much you like them and he is in your own back yard. You can see them in person. My first set of billets like 12-13 years ago were a 20/22 combo on my Dakota R/T. I was like the first person around to do it I always thought it looked good. Funny thing is I actually ordered these wheels as 20/22 but talked myself out of it and changed my order.

Originally Posted by jeh

Hey Keith, if you want to bring me your wheels for a while I will polish them all nice and shiny......

Thanks Jason, will I get them back

[Rochlow]

Truck looks great..

[butternut1972]

Looking good!!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jeh

You'll get them back, but it will probably take me "years" to get them to shine. LOL

Originally Posted by Rochlow

Truck looks great..

Thanks, any new progress on yours. Think you will be driving it this summer?

Originally Posted by butternut1972

Looking good!!

Thanks

[Rochlow]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks, any new progress on yours. Think you will be driving it this summer?

None that is picture worthy. I'm shooting for September and the NSRA show here.

[RRC]

I vote for trim!

[RCbowtie69]

Looking good on your build,keep up the hard work & keep on truckin''.

[Bhelton]

I like the trim, I say run it!!

[PBFAB.COM]

Trim all the way!!!!!!

[belowme51]

trim for the win!!

[C10_ustacould]

I like the trim too.

[mx289]

Trim for sure.

[olrosa]

Who could turn down a little trim!

[jeh]

Originally Posted by olrosa

Who could turn down a little trim!

I hear ya!!!!!! LOL

[Lattimer]

I'm anti-trim. I think it looks too cluttered on a modified truck. Stock it looks ok, bit otherwise, no thanks.

[67ctener]

Wow Keith, makes a world of difference. Love the trim can't wait till I can get some for mine

[ksbrktracer]

DEFINITELY Trim ......!!!!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

DEFINITELY Trim ......!!!!

Thanks Tommy, I'm definitely going to be running it now

[ksbrktracer]

I'm really likin the wheels and tank too...... !

[Bhelton]

Wheels polished up very nice!!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Your truck is looking really good! For sure go with trim.

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

go with the trim....and let your wife know it was all her idea...lol.

Originally Posted by RRC

I vote for trim!

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Looking good on your build,keep up the hard work & keep on truckin''.

Originally Posted by Bhelton

I like the trim, I say run it!!

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Trim all the way!!!!!!

Originally Posted by belowme51

trim for the win!!

Originally Posted by Bucks68

I like the trim too.

Originally Posted by mx289

Trim for sure.

Originally Posted by olrosa

Who could turn down a little trim!

Thanks guys, the trim is definitely happening now

Originally Posted by Lattimer

I'm anti-trim. I think it looks too cluttered on a modified truck. Stock it looks ok, bit otherwise, no thanks.

Yeah I was kind of the same way until I saw it on the truck, then I knew I had to have it.

Originally Posted by 67ctener

Wow Keith, makes a world of difference. Love the trim can't wait till I can get some for mine

Thanks, I need to purchase all new trim myself. I only have the front half of my original trim left and it needs more work than I'm willing to do. Would be nice for a patina truck.

Originally Posted by jeh

I think the trim looks good on 67/68 trucks. I like!!
What color are you thinking on the truck?

Thanks Jason, I'm not sure on the paint. I can't seem to make up my mind on it. Every time I think I have come to a decision I change my mind again. Red is my favorite color but my 72 was red so part of me wants to do something different. My other choices are Hugger Orange, Light Blue and wait for it, Satin Black because I love the way the front end looks right now so I may keep the truck satin black for a while. I know everyone thinks it's played out but I like it and I think it would look awesome with the bright trim, chrome bumpers and Billets. I still have plenty of time to figure it out

[Bennett68C10]

Today I polished my wheels up, no more tape residue. They look awesome

[Bennett68C10]

I also started mocking up my Boyd's gas tank. I had to run out and get some c clamps and some hardware to mount it with. Should finish it up tomorrow. Had to move my rear crossmember back some to fit the tank. Need to redrill the holes in the bottom of the frame to mount it back up.

[Rusbuilt]

Trim!!