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Tony_SS · 08-21-2009, 09:18 AM

I've been tossing around the idea of putting back some different wheels on my truck. Someone here had said 'Keep the old trucks old' and that kinda stuck with me. So what are some wheels that were correct for the time 81-87?

I like the Vette Ralleys but those are more fitting for the 70's IMO. I could always got with the factory steel but I wanted to get some ideas as to what was popular as far as an aftermarket wheel during the early-mid 80's.

Jonboy · 08-21-2009, 09:45 AM

Probably Centerlines, champ 500's, or Weld Drag Lites.

For the 70's trucks, slotted mags are good. I have a weird attachemnt to them for some reason.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-21-2009, 10:03 AM

cragars were kinda seventyish but alot of the guys around here after watching the movie saturday night fever would put wire wheels on their vehicles i ncluding trucks

Tow Me · 08-21-2009, 10:29 AM

I think you can't go wrong with the truck rallies with a small white wall. I don't think black was an option, but it looks good still. I run 7s in the front and 8s in the back.

**N2TRUX** · 08-21-2009, 11:03 AM

Since you went with a tall tire/wheel combo this time, I will assume you want that look again. With that said, here's my favorite-

bigblock73 · 08-21-2009, 11:04 AM

two words

Aluminum Slots

menace121978 · 08-21-2009, 11:13 AM

i'll have to agree with the slots!

TexasJeff · 08-21-2009, 11:58 AM

I love the old school aluminum slots, I love those wheels, or some nice Keystone Classic's

Tony_SS · 08-21-2009, 12:47 PM

I love the slots! But again I think they're more of a 70's wheel...

Ken, I think I want to go low profile this time.. maybe a 2/4 drop too.. low and wide.

I like those wheels though... any idea on where to find a set? I like the gold color too.. that might look good on blue.

menace121978 · 08-21-2009, 12:49 PM

tony i think the gold your seeing is dirt. if im not mistaken those are a rough casting aluminum.

Tony_SS · 08-21-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

tony i think the gold your seeing is dirt. if im not mistaken those are a rough casting aluminum.

lol... you're right. Someone should paint gold over that dirt. Menace, what brand of tire are you running? That 295/50 looks good on all fours.

I might just do a factory steelie, paint it and run them w/o trim rings.. I like that look too.

menace121978 · 08-21-2009, 01:25 PM

even paint them body color between the spokes. good eye on the tire size! they are futura super sports. kind of a cheapo pepboys tire but they last a long time when you keep getting them pro rated.

i just seen an ad in this months truckin from wheel vintecs 17-20" stock rally replicas. they look so sweet!

Primer70 · 08-21-2009, 02:36 PM

I remember back in the day everybody had the steel modular wheels, and you can still buy them new cheap. You've also gotta run the white letters out.

Malo83 · 08-21-2009, 02:39 PM

I like my old Progressives

Tow Me · 08-21-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

even paint them body color between the spokes. good eye on the tire size! they are futura super sports. kind of a cheapo pepboys tire but they last a long time when you keep getting them pro rated.

i just seen an ad in this months truckin from wheel vintecs 17-20" stock rally replicas. they look so sweet!

Where did you 20" stock rally replicas? I did a search for wheel vintecs... but comes up with Billet Specialities rims.

menace121978 · 08-21-2009, 04:04 PM

i'll check the magazine out again and let oyu know for sure but try wheel vintiques

menace121978 · 08-21-2009, 04:11 PM

i tryed searching and cant find them either... ive tried searching for them before too. when i seen the ad i was suprised and remember thinking i need to post up the info. so maybe its something new... i will double check the mag... NOW!

**nlped** · 08-21-2009, 04:32 PM

^^^ Just waitin'

Tow Me · 08-21-2009, 04:38 PM

Cool. Thanks for lookin'

3r!c84 · 08-21-2009, 04:42 PM

[QUOTE=Tony_SS;3476576] 'Keep the old trucks old'

lol that was me.but it was about the grilles and the newer burben swap

but cant beat stock rally rims

menace121978 · 08-21-2009, 05:04 PM

just got back! the mag was sport trucks page 66 or so and they were Wheel Vintiques. 16-20" rallys. with a rally center cap.

http://www.wheelvintiques.com/pdfs/41-47_billet_pt1.pdf

here they are but w/ a different style cap. a little over 1/2 way down.

Tow Me · 08-21-2009, 05:08 PM

I'll check em out. Thanks!

**nlped** · 08-21-2009, 05:17 PM

GOOD LORD!!! They are proud of those!!! Cool lookin' but...Ouch!

joe231 · 08-21-2009, 06:58 PM

billet aluminum steelies

**truckfan** · 08-21-2009, 11:06 PM

personally i love Cragar SSs and factory chevy ralleys 15X8 w/ 275 60 R 15 tires.

08-21-2009, 09:18 AM	#1
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels I've been tossing around the idea of putting back some different wheels on my truck. Someone here had said 'Keep the old trucks old' and that kinda stuck with me. So what are some wheels that were correct for the time 81-87? I like the Vette Ralleys but those are more fitting for the 70's IMO. I could always got with the factory steel but I wanted to get some ideas as to what was popular as far as an aftermarket wheel during the early-mid 80's.

08-21-2009, 09:45 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels Probably Centerlines, champ 500's, or Weld Drag Lites. For the 70's trucks, slotted mags are good. I have a weird attachemnt to them for some reason.

08-21-2009, 10:03 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels cragars were kinda seventyish but alot of the guys around here after watching the movie saturday night fever would put wire wheels on their vehicles i ncluding trucks __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-21-2009, 10:29 AM	#4
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels I think you can't go wrong with the truck rallies with a small white wall. I don't think black was an option, but it looks good still. I run 7s in the front and 8s in the back.

08-21-2009, 11:03 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels Since you went with a tall tire/wheel combo this time, I will assume you want that look again. With that said, here's my favorite- __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 08-21-2009 at 11:04 AM.

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menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels i'll have to agree with the slots! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-21-2009, 11:58 AM	#8
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels I love the old school aluminum slots, I love those wheels, or some nice Keystone Classic's Attached Images __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 08-21-2009 at 11:58 AM.

08-21-2009, 12:47 PM	#9
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels I love the slots! But again I think they're more of a 70's wheel... Ken, I think I want to go low profile this time.. maybe a 2/4 drop too.. low and wide. I like those wheels though... any idea on where to find a set? I like the gold color too.. that might look good on blue.

08-21-2009, 12:49 PM	#10
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels tony i think the gold your seeing is dirt. if im not mistaken those are a rough casting aluminum. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-21-2009, 01:25 PM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels even paint them body color between the spokes. good eye on the tire size! they are futura super sports. kind of a cheapo pepboys tire but they last a long time when you keep getting them pro rated. i just seen an ad in this months truckin from wheel vintecs 17-20" stock rally replicas. they look so sweet! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-21-2009, 02:36 PM	#13
Primer70 Superbad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 153	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels I remember back in the day everybody had the steel modular wheels, and you can still buy them new cheap. You've also gotta run the white letters out.

08-21-2009, 02:39 PM	#14
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels I like my old Progressives

08-21-2009, 04:04 PM	#16
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels i'll check the magazine out again and let oyu know for sure but try wheel vintiques __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 08-21-2009 at 05:06 PM.

08-21-2009, 04:11 PM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels i tryed searching and cant find them either... ive tried searching for them before too. when i seen the ad i was suprised and remember thinking i need to post up the info. so maybe its something new... i will double check the mag... NOW! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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08-21-2009, 05:04 PM	#21
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels just got back! the mag was sport trucks page 66 or so and they were Wheel Vintiques. 16-20" rallys. with a rally center cap. http://www.wheelvintiques.com/pdfs/41-47_billet_pt1.pdf here they are but w/ a different style cap. a little over 1/2 way down. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 08-21-2009 at 05:05 PM.

08-21-2009, 05:08 PM	#22
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Needs some ideas for Period Correct Wheels I'll check em out. Thanks! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

08-21-2009, 05:17 PM	#23
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