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jeffspower · 04-23-2007, 09:04 PM

I'm on the fence about using these wheels. I had turbines on a '64 K20 years ago & loved them. But now, on the '72- dunno. I might knock an inch or two of lift out of the rear also. My truck is rusty & rough- but I don't want it to look tacky.

Keep in mind that if I use them, the 36" hummer tires will get replaced with 33 12.50's. I wouldn't like any of the newest styles of wheels on it, but???

jamis · 04-23-2007, 09:06 PM

They look like keepers to me, I think they look nice

sb69chevy · 04-23-2007, 09:07 PM

I like 'em.

JAKES 68GMC · 04-23-2007, 09:22 PM

They look sweet, I'd put a set on my truck if 33's for 16.5's were cheaper. I say use them.

Chevyholic · 04-23-2007, 09:36 PM

There's a really cool compliment between the wheels and the tires. I say keep them!

Slick71 · 04-23-2007, 09:45 PM

Hey Jeff, The turbines look good,..... BUT......
If your interested.....I just traded for a set of American Racing Aluminum directionals. They are 16 x 10 and have a set of 33" Boggers on them. Two of the Boggers are pretty worn out, but the other two are decent. Let me know if your interested...you could just pick them up when you get the Blazer tub.

I'd take $500 for them.
Here's a picture...of a picture taken 2 years ago, So the quality isn't very good, but it will give you an idea of what they look like.

shifty · 04-23-2007, 09:49 PM

I don't like them, I really do like the directionals better (post before this)

**jamie72** · 04-23-2007, 09:59 PM

i like them....

s95930 · 04-23-2007, 10:17 PM

I like them.

jeffspower · 04-23-2007, 10:17 PM

Slick71, I like those, but would set me back too far. I need to get going on this body. At least these old tires will get it off jackstands for now. It sure would be easier for me to just take that truck in your picture!

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-23-2007, 10:19 PM

Old School

bodyman9174 · 04-23-2007, 10:22 PM

I like them. Wish i could find a set for my truck

CG · 04-23-2007, 10:24 PM

Two thumbs up.

Slick71 · 04-23-2007, 10:34 PM

Jeff,
I've always liked the turbines...just thought I'd mention that I had some tires/wheels, in case you were interested! That photo is of my old 71 just before I sold it. The kid that bought it, just traded me the wheels/tires back and some cash for the 35's that I was trying to sell.
See ya soon!.....and the wheels do look Good!

**special-K** · 04-23-2007, 10:43 PM

I like them way more than any modern-style wheel.But,I`m stuck on period-correct.You younger fellers must realize there were only a few choices back then and it was somewhat rare to see an 8-lugger gussyed-up.Those wheels and slots were as trick as it got back then.AND!They still look great!!Those look in nice shape.I`ll take them if you don`t

.For an unrestored truck,nothing looks better than wheels from the era.It looks like they`ve just been on there all along.I don`t like seeing expensive brand new wheels on a truck where there`s alot more cosmetics needed before bolting wheels on.

jeffspower · 04-23-2007, 10:46 PM

Do you have the 38"s on the mud buggy yet? Ya need to take a test run thru a pond or something

manimal · 04-23-2007, 10:47 PM

They look great on that truck!! KEEP 'EM
-Lance

BigSky71 · 04-23-2007, 10:54 PM

I think they are way cool, period correct is right!

As a comparison on a car, I recently saw a '79 Trans Am with modern 18s on it, the wheels looked way out of place imo...

jeffspower · 04-23-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSky71

As a comparison on a car, I recently saw a '79 Trans Am with modern 18s on it, the wheels looked way out of place imo...

Totally agree. My mom's '80 T/A has slot mags on it & looks great. They have been on it since the early '80s when she bought it. Hers are possibly actually magnisium? Kind of a dull silverish look no matter how much you work them over. Very tough to keep clean too.

BB72CHEVKT · 04-23-2007, 11:09 PM

I say go for it but keep the bigger tires!

Redaddiction · 04-23-2007, 11:14 PM

I like them too but also say keep the bigger tires.

OLDIRON69 · 04-23-2007, 11:16 PM

Keep 'em. The period correct is

jeffspower · 04-23-2007, 11:22 PM

The 36 inchers just barely clear the front fender forward "tip" on the stands. I took the bottom 2 leafs out of my 6 leaf stack to make it ride a little better. It didn't ride bad at all with 6- but should ride great with 4. Hmmn, u-bolts are not on or bought yet though...

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-23-2007, 11:34 PM

I love 'em but I am an old school kind of guy too

69step4x4 · 04-24-2007, 12:01 AM

Look good, i had those wheels on my 70 4x4 with 40" gumbo mudders back in 1989 then got put in a wheelchair so sold that truck. i like those wheels

04-23-2007, 09:04 PM	#1
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Tell me what you think about these wheels I'm on the fence about using these wheels. I had turbines on a '64 K20 years ago & loved them. But now, on the '72- dunno. I might knock an inch or two of lift out of the rear also. My truck is rusty & rough- but I don't want it to look tacky. Keep in mind that if I use them, the 36" hummer tires will get replaced with 33 12.50's. I wouldn't like any of the newest styles of wheels on it, but??? Attached Images __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

04-23-2007, 09:06 PM	#2
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels They look like keepers to me, I think they look nice __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

04-23-2007, 09:07 PM	#3
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels I like 'em. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

04-23-2007, 09:22 PM	#4
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels They look sweet, I'd put a set on my truck if 33's for 16.5's were cheaper. I say use them.

04-23-2007, 09:36 PM	#5
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels There's a really cool compliment between the wheels and the tires. I say keep them! __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

04-23-2007, 09:45 PM	#6
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels Hey Jeff, The turbines look good,..... BUT...... If your interested.....I just traded for a set of American Racing Aluminum directionals. They are 16 x 10 and have a set of 33" Boggers on them. Two of the Boggers are pretty worn out, but the other two are decent. Let me know if your interested...you could just pick them up when you get the Blazer tub. I'd take $500 for them. Here's a picture...of a picture taken 2 years ago, So the quality isn't very good, but it will give you an idea of what they look like. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com Last edited by Slick71; 04-23-2007 at 09:56 PM.

04-23-2007, 09:49 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels I don't like them, I really do like the directionals better (post before this) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-23-2007, 09:59 PM	#8
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels i like them.... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-23-2007, 10:17 PM	#9
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels I like them. __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

04-23-2007, 10:19 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels Old School __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-23-2007, 10:22 PM	#12
bodyman9174 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: south burbs of chicago IL Posts: 237	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels I like them. Wish i could find a set for my truck __________________ Cars i have done

04-23-2007, 10:24 PM	#13
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04-23-2007, 10:34 PM	#14
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels Jeff, I've always liked the turbines...just thought I'd mention that I had some tires/wheels, in case you were interested! That photo is of my old 71 just before I sold it. The kid that bought it, just traded me the wheels/tires back and some cash for the 35's that I was trying to sell. See ya soon!.....and the wheels do look Good! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com Last edited by Slick71; 04-23-2007 at 10:37 PM.

04-23-2007, 10:43 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels I like them way more than any modern-style wheel.But,I`m stuck on period-correct.You younger fellers must realize there were only a few choices back then and it was somewhat rare to see an 8-lugger gussyed-up.Those wheels and slots were as trick as it got back then.AND!They still look great!!Those look in nice shape.I`ll take them if you don`t.For an unrestored truck,nothing looks better than wheels from the era.It looks like they`ve just been on there all along.I don`t like seeing expensive brand new wheels on a truck where there`s alot more cosmetics needed before bolting wheels on. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-23-2007 at 10:48 PM.

04-23-2007, 10:46 PM	#16
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels Do you have the 38"s on the mud buggy yet? Ya need to take a test run thru a pond or something __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car



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04-23-2007, 10:47 PM	#17
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels They look great on that truck!! KEEP 'EM -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

04-23-2007, 10:54 PM	#18
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels I think they are way cool, period correct is right! As a comparison on a car, I recently saw a '79 Trans Am with modern 18s on it, the wheels looked way out of place imo... __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

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BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels I say go for it but keep the bigger tires! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

04-23-2007, 11:14 PM	#21
Redaddiction LS1 Lover Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 474	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels I like them too but also say keep the bigger tires. __________________ USMC

04-23-2007, 11:16 PM	#22
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04-23-2007, 11:22 PM	#23
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels The 36 inchers just barely clear the front fender forward "tip" on the stands. I took the bottom 2 leafs out of my 6 leaf stack to make it ride a little better. It didn't ride bad at all with 6- but should ride great with 4. Hmmn, u-bolts are not on or bought yet though... __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

04-23-2007, 11:34 PM	#24
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels I love 'em but I am an old school kind of guy too __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

04-24-2007, 12:01 AM	#25
69step4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cottage Grove, Or Posts: 312	Re: Tell me what you think about these wheels Look good, i had those wheels on my 70 4x4 with 40" gumbo mudders back in 1989 then got put in a wheelchair so sold that truck. i like those wheels __________________ Lowered 2002 PT Cruiser ONLY for mileage. 1969 Stepside 4x4 ( under construction )

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