What a difference new wheels and tires make - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Surfdaddy · 03-28-2011, 10:17 AM

I just got the wheels back from the tire shop and put them on. What a difference changed the whole look of the truck.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 03-28-2011, 10:37 AM

Very nice man! Love the classic look
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vin63 · 03-28-2011, 11:00 AM

Very cool!

hotrodhomi · 03-28-2011, 11:21 AM

sweet whitewalls

jchav62 · 03-28-2011, 12:48 PM

Nice!!

Driveway Dreams · 03-28-2011, 03:04 PM

Very nicely done! Great look on your truck.
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jonzcustomshop · 03-28-2011, 04:27 PM

hub caps? repro, nos,oe?
looks great btw

Surfdaddy · 03-28-2011, 04:59 PM

The caps are the ones off the truck. I had them rechromed and then I painted them. I'm doing the side emblems now and should have them by the end of the week.

onequickchevy · 03-28-2011, 05:00 PM

Looks outstanding!

Surfdaddy · 03-28-2011, 05:07 PM

Trying to get all the shinny stuff shinny again. The moulding is polishing out pretty good but the bumper and grill need some work. I found some better door handles I'll get a new rear bumper this weekend since the one on there now is a big step bumper that sticks out 2 feet and weighs at least 100 lbs.

chevyrestoguy · 03-28-2011, 06:14 PM

That looks GREAT!!

**Captainfab** · 03-29-2011, 12:46 AM

Yes it is amazing what a set of wheels and tires will do for the look of a car or truck. Those do look nice.

markeb01 · 03-29-2011, 01:18 AM

Incredible, what a nice improvement.

**Corts60** · 03-29-2011, 01:55 AM

Beautiful man! I am so jealous of those hubcaps.

j.kirn · 03-29-2011, 06:56 AM

Hubcaps look good on your truck i like this color combo on your truck , i am in need of some caps for a 1960 3/4 ton

kieth · 03-29-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Surfdaddy

Trying to get all the shinny stuff shinny again. The moulding is polishing out pretty good but the bumper and grill need some work. I found some better door handles I'll get a new rear bumper this weekend since the one on there now is a big step bumper that sticks out 2 feet and weighs at least 100 lbs.

Hey Surfdaddy, what is the diameter of the hub caps you used, what year are they , and how many clips does it take to keep them on. I am thinking of using something simalar, (1955-1959 gmc caps on 15" rallyes with rectangular slot) budget minded but the hub cap must be very small diameter. I think 7" would be max......any help would be appreciated. Your truck looks nice. Kieth

Surfdaddy · 03-29-2011, 10:34 AM

These are the stock caps on the orig stock wheels. I'll look today on how many tabs hold the cap on but I seem to think it's 4 and I'll check the diameter. I looked at the 59 cap and they look very close to the 60 -61 style with only paint being the difference. At first search I found new caps but they were somethng like 250 each (Yieks!!!) I'm sure they are around but I just rechromed the ones I had.

03-28-2011, 10:17 AM	#1
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	What a difference new wheels and tires make I just got the wheels back from the tire shop and put them on. What a difference changed the whole look of the truck. Attached Images __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

03-28-2011, 10:37 AM	#2
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make Very nice man! Love the classic look Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

03-28-2011, 11:00 AM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make Very cool! __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

03-28-2011, 11:21 AM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make sweet whitewalls __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-28-2011, 12:48 PM	#5
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make Nice!! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-28-2011, 03:04 PM	#6
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03-28-2011, 04:27 PM	#7
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make hub caps? repro, nos,oe? looks great btw __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

03-28-2011, 04:59 PM	#8
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make The caps are the ones off the truck. I had them rechromed and then I painted them. I'm doing the side emblems now and should have them by the end of the week. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

03-28-2011, 05:00 PM	#9
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make Looks outstanding! __________________ Slowly but surely getting it done.

03-28-2011, 05:07 PM	#10
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make Trying to get all the shinny stuff shinny again. The moulding is polishing out pretty good but the bumper and grill need some work. I found some better door handles I'll get a new rear bumper this weekend since the one on there now is a big step bumper that sticks out 2 feet and weighs at least 100 lbs. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

03-28-2011, 06:14 PM	#11
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make That looks GREAT!! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

03-29-2011, 12:46 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make Yes it is amazing what a set of wheels and tires will do for the look of a car or truck. Those do look nice. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-29-2011, 01:18 AM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make Incredible, what a nice improvement.

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Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make Beautiful man! I am so jealous of those hubcaps. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-29-2011, 06:56 AM	#15
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make Hubcaps look good on your truck i like this color combo on your truck , i am in need of some caps for a 1960 3/4 ton



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03-29-2011, 10:34 AM	#17
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: What a difference new wheels and tires make These are the stock caps on the orig stock wheels. I'll look today on how many tabs hold the cap on but I seem to think it's 4 and I'll check the diameter. I looked at the 59 cap and they look very close to the 60 -61 style with only paint being the difference. At first search I found new caps but they were somethng like 250 each (Yieks!!!) I'm sure they are around but I just rechromed the ones I had. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

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