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nickp51chevy · 03-24-2011, 10:44 PM

So I have three sets of wheels for my truck slotted mags, Ultra brand centerlines, and a set of original wheels in pretty rough shape. I think that they are all cool in their own way. I just can't decide which ones to run though. All the sets need work to look nice. I have a complete set of lug nuts for the center line set, and I'm still searching for lug nuts for the mags. With the local swap meet coming up in a couple months I'm trying to decide which sets I'm going to let go. I'd like to hear what you have to say and if you have pix of your truck with mags or centerlines post 'em up for me would ya.

One thing the mags have going is that I can put the tires I have now on them once I find lug nuts.

Centerlines are 16x8
Mags are 15x8.5

I'll take some pictures of the wheels later.

67chevy1series · 03-24-2011, 10:46 PM

steel wheels!!!!!!!!!!!

Flint70step · 03-24-2011, 10:51 PM

Go with the slots and dont turn back

C/10 King · 03-24-2011, 10:56 PM

Slots.

nickp51chevy · 03-24-2011, 11:08 PM

Can I trim anything on the brakes or wheels to help the mags fit a little better? Right now they are rubbing on the caliper mount a little. These are going on my '71 4x4. Thanks for the pix BTW.

Clutch442 · 03-24-2011, 11:27 PM

+1 for slots.

pulltilbroke · 03-24-2011, 11:42 PM

Go with the slots

67chevy1series · 03-24-2011, 11:45 PM

i dont know about slots on a 4wd.... think about it all the pics supplied are of 2wds.

pulltilbroke · 03-24-2011, 11:56 PM

Slots Look bad @$$ on 4x4 too

**special-K** · 03-25-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

i dont know about slots on a 4wd.... think about it all the pics supplied are of 2wds.

I think slots look awesome on 4wds. They were the only way to go on K/20s if you wanted a custom look.

Here they are on the K/10 I had when I lived in AZ:

On a member's K/10 Suburban:

And,on another member's K/20s showing just how "right" they look:

cam.man67 · 03-25-2011, 06:50 AM

slots, definitely

R.L. · 03-25-2011, 10:27 AM

Slots are defiantly cool but I would restore and keep the steels your taste might change in time or you might acquire an other project.

GASoline71 · 03-25-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

Can I trim anything on the brakes or wheels to help the mags fit a little better? Right now they are rubbing on the caliper mount a little. These are going on my '71 4x4. Thanks for the pix BTW.

I've got 15X7 slots in front on my '72. I had to grind on the front brake calipers to get them to clear.

Gary

SC C-10 · 03-25-2011, 11:20 AM

The slots look mean on any of these trucks. I'd go with them.

rustyescott · 03-25-2011, 11:34 AM

slots

nickp51chevy · 03-25-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

I've got 15X7 slots in front on my '72. I had to grind on the front brake calipers to get them to clear.

Gary

Thanks Gary. I was thinking about doing that but didn't know if it would be ok.

Non_Sequitor · 03-25-2011, 02:14 PM

I would have to say slots as well, but I'd like to see what the other two options look like. Some of the Ultras are pretty nice, and the steelies are never a bad choice either.

turp mcspray · 03-25-2011, 02:42 PM

This can't really be a serious question can it? LOL! I am also a slot fan.

**70cst** · 03-25-2011, 03:41 PM

Looks like the slots win...so far

A69C10 · 03-25-2011, 03:46 PM

SLOTS... now where can i find some with out paying alot

hotrodhomi · 03-25-2011, 03:50 PM

+1 slots

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Slots.

Rene- who polishes all those slots? I'm surprised my white truck didn't make your list of trucks with slots since I bought it from you

nickp51chevy · 03-25-2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A69C10

SLOTS... now where can i find some with out paying alot

I'll bet you'll hate me for saying this..........I basically got them for free. I traded parts that I got for free and didn't need anymore for them. We both won on that trade.

pulltilbroke · 03-25-2011, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A69C10

SLOTS... now where can i find some with out paying alot

Just keep your eyes peeled at swap meets and Craigslist.

I've never paid more than 100$ for a full set yet

I'm sure these guys have a set for you but $$$$$$

http://www.akhwheels.com/

C/10 King · 03-25-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

+1 slots

Rene- who polishes all those slots? I'm surprised my white truck didn't make your list of trucks with slots since I bought it from you

I just found a new guy in Merced who does them for 35 to 40 bucks a piece,

I can only post 5 pic's at a time, if you noticed I started with 67-68 69-70 ect., sorry Homi yours is a 72', next time I'll start in reverse.

nickp51chevy · 03-25-2011, 09:59 PM

Here are the wheels.

View Poll Results: Which wheels???
Stock wheels	12	24.00%
Mags	34	68.00%
Centerlines	4	8.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

03-24-2011, 10:44 PM	#1
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Which wheels????? So I have three sets of wheels for my truck slotted mags, Ultra brand centerlines, and a set of original wheels in pretty rough shape. I think that they are all cool in their own way. I just can't decide which ones to run though. All the sets need work to look nice. I have a complete set of lug nuts for the center line set, and I'm still searching for lug nuts for the mags. With the local swap meet coming up in a couple months I'm trying to decide which sets I'm going to let go. I'd like to hear what you have to say and if you have pix of your truck with mags or centerlines post 'em up for me would ya. One thing the mags have going is that I can put the tires I have now on them once I find lug nuts. Centerlines are 16x8 Mags are 15x8.5 I'll take some pictures of the wheels later. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-24-2011, 10:46 PM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Which wheels????? steel wheels!!!!!!!!!!!

03-24-2011, 10:51 PM	#3
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Which wheels????? Go with the slots and dont turn back

03-24-2011, 10:56 PM	#4
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Which wheels????? Slots. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

03-24-2011, 11:08 PM	#5
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Which wheels????? Can I trim anything on the brakes or wheels to help the mags fit a little better? Right now they are rubbing on the caliper mount a little. These are going on my '71 4x4. Thanks for the pix BTW. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-24-2011, 11:27 PM	#6
Clutch442 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 89	Re: Which wheels????? +1 for slots.

03-24-2011, 11:42 PM	#7
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: Which wheels????? Go with the slots __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70

03-24-2011, 11:45 PM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Which wheels????? i dont know about slots on a 4wd.... think about it all the pics supplied are of 2wds.

03-24-2011, 11:56 PM	#9
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: Which wheels????? Slots Look bad @$$ on 4x4 too __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70

03-25-2011, 06:50 AM	#11
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Which wheels????? slots, definitely __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

03-25-2011, 10:27 AM	#12
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Which wheels????? Slots are defiantly cool but I would restore and keep the steels your taste might change in time or you might acquire an other project.

03-25-2011, 11:20 AM	#14
SC C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina Posts: 128	Re: Which wheels????? The slots look mean on any of these trucks. I'd go with them. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C-10 short step 1981 CJ7 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4X4 1939 Cadillac LaSalle sedan 1950 Allis Chalmers B 1998 Bullet 21 XD 300 Merc/water hot rod

03-25-2011, 11:34 AM	#15
rustyescott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clifton tx Posts: 209	Re: Which wheels????? slots

03-25-2011, 02:14 PM	#17
Non_Sequitor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 56	Re: Which wheels????? I would have to say slots as well, but I'd like to see what the other two options look like. Some of the Ultras are pretty nice, and the steelies are never a bad choice either.



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03-25-2011, 02:42 PM	#18
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Which wheels????? This can't really be a serious question can it? LOL! I am also a slot fan. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

03-25-2011, 03:41 PM	#19
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Which wheels????? Looks like the slots win...so far __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-25-2011, 03:46 PM	#20
A69C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: McDonough,GA Posts: 123	Re: Which wheels????? SLOTS... now where can i find some with out paying alot

03-25-2011, 09:59 PM	#25
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Which wheels????? Here are the wheels. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

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