Not sure if im dig the white steels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

walkerb · 04-10-2015, 06:55 AM

So I blasted and painted the steels. Not the correct 86 white but the 73-80 white bgm0387 dupli-color.
Im not sure I like them. Maybe it will be better with the hup caps on?

Maybe paint them grey? Opinions?

Not letting me post photos............

walkerb · 04-10-2015, 07:03 AM

Got it, I hope

Chaplain · 04-10-2015, 07:22 AM

Keep them

jjzepplin · 04-10-2015, 07:33 AM

I like them. I have been scouring the yards looking for some and I will paint them white when I get them.

Desert1957 · 04-10-2015, 08:21 AM

Put the hub caps on , it will look better.

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greg64 · 04-10-2015, 08:44 AM

I like the white wheels.

crashz · 04-10-2015, 09:12 AM

I used a Massey Ferguson gray for the wheels on my dump truck. I think they look good and the light grey complements the truck.

Russ_the_truck79 · 04-10-2015, 05:32 PM

I love white steelies but I think gray would be a better match for your color scheme

**MikeB** · 04-10-2015, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desert1957

Put the hub caps on , it will look better.

Desert

That's a great look, IMO.

**Willowrun** · 04-10-2015, 08:03 PM

Mine were white, but I changed to argent silver and think it looks better. Either way, needs hub caps.

walkerb · 04-10-2015, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ_the_truck79

I love white steelies but I think gray would be a better match for your color scheme

I think I agree

walkerb · 04-10-2015, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willowrun

Mine were white, but I changed to argent silver and think it looks better. Either way, needs hub caps.

Nice truck. Argent silver is a good idea- Thanks

86454k30 · 04-11-2015, 12:57 AM

trim rings from a 88-98 truck fits those wheels nicely with the factory caps too.

walkerb · 04-13-2015, 07:20 AM

White with the caps

1968vetL-71 · 04-13-2015, 07:33 AM

They look much better white with caps!! Cool Crew!!

walkerb · 04-13-2015, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968vetL-71

They look much better white with caps!! Cool Crew!!

Thanks man, Ive always liked yours also. I got a 4" lift to still install and a line on H2 rims. Cant wait

Shifty One · 04-16-2015, 06:36 PM

Liking the whiteys....

motornut · 04-16-2015, 09:24 PM

Classic look with the white rims and caps

matty79c-10 · 04-17-2015, 10:55 AM

My vote... is for white with hub cabs

**Gregski** · 04-18-2015, 04:42 AM

vote for gray with hub caps, so there, 9 responses with 11 different idears, LOL

andrewmp6 · 04-18-2015, 05:49 AM

Could go hot rod style with red rims.

walkerb · 04-20-2015, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gregski

vote for gray with hub caps, so there, 9 responses with 11 different idears, LOL

hahaha I'm going to throw another out there. I just picked up H2 rims. Going to try them and see what they look like.
I like the idea of the gray

324matt · 04-20-2015, 09:58 AM

I liked the newer factory HD wheels. I also like the white steel wheel look with the chrome dog dish hub cabs. The newer wheels are aluminum and have much less un-sprung weight resulting in better mileage, less brake wear, and are easier to handle. This is what I came up with. I glass beaded the HD wheels and had them powdercoated white. I used a dremel to alter the center caps of the front HD caps to accept the hub.

04-10-2015, 06:55 AM	#1
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Not sure if im dig the white steels So I blasted and painted the steels. Not the correct 86 white but the 73-80 white bgm0387 dupli-color. Im not sure I like them. Maybe it will be better with the hup caps on? Maybe paint them grey? Opinions? Not letting me post photos............ __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed Last edited by walkerb; 04-10-2015 at 07:04 AM. Reason: computer is stupid

04-10-2015, 07:03 AM	#2
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels Got it, I hope Attached Images __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

04-10-2015, 07:22 AM	#3
Chaplain Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: TN Posts: 294	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels Keep them

04-10-2015, 07:33 AM	#4
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,556	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels I like them. I have been scouring the yards looking for some and I will paint them white when I get them. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

04-10-2015, 08:21 AM	#5
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels Put the hub caps on , it will look better. Desert

04-10-2015, 08:44 AM	#6
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels I like the white wheels. __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

04-10-2015, 09:12 AM	#7
crashz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MA Posts: 207	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels I used a Massey Ferguson gray for the wheels on my dump truck. I think they look good and the light grey complements the truck. __________________ 2012 Chevy 2500HD, 6.0L, 6spd auto, 4x4, ECSB 1987 GMC V3500 Dump, 6.2L diesel, TH400 1983 GMC K2500 - awaiting its restoration and Cummins swap.

04-10-2015, 05:32 PM	#8
Russ_the_truck79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oak Harbor, OH Posts: 63	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels I love white steelies but I think gray would be a better match for your color scheme __________________ could of had an air conditioned honda but, I'm hard headed and have standards

04-10-2015, 08:03 PM	#10
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,022	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels Mine were white, but I changed to argent silver and think it looks better. Either way, needs hub caps. Attached Images

04-11-2015, 12:57 AM	#13
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels trim rings from a 88-98 truck fits those wheels nicely with the factory caps too.

04-13-2015, 07:20 AM	#14
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels White with the caps Attached Images __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

04-13-2015, 07:33 AM	#15
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels They look much better white with caps!! Cool Crew!! __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

04-16-2015, 06:36 PM	#17
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels Liking the whiteys....

04-16-2015, 09:24 PM	#18
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels Classic look with the white rims and caps __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-17-2015, 10:55 AM	#19
matty79c-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Manchester NH Posts: 4	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels My vote... is for white with hub cabs



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04-18-2015, 04:42 AM	#20
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,820	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels vote for gray with hub caps, so there, 9 responses with 11 different idears, LOL

04-18-2015, 05:49 AM	#21
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels Could go hot rod style with red rims.

04-20-2015, 09:58 AM	#23
324matt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Prarietown IL Posts: 118	Re: Not sure if im dig the white steels I liked the newer factory HD wheels. I also like the white steel wheel look with the chrome dog dish hub cabs. The newer wheels are aluminum and have much less un-sprung weight resulting in better mileage, less brake wear, and are easier to handle. This is what I came up with. I glass beaded the HD wheels and had them powdercoated white. I used a dremel to alter the center caps of the front HD caps to accept the hub. Attached Images __________________ 1985 GMC K2500. 350/TH400/208. 4:10's. stock. 1987 Chevy V30. 454/TH400/205 4:10's. Stock SOLD.

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