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*JCampbell* · 08-30-2012, 01:57 AM

I recently bought an '84 shortbed and I'm having a hard time deciding what wheels to run. I thought I wanted to run the factory rallies, but then I got to thinking the Weld Prostars that are on it aren't so bad. Then I got to thinking that a set of 15" Boyds would make a pretty cool "period correct" looking truck.

Any suggestions?

The shortbed on the Prostars:

The rallies I bought:

I think I really want to run a set of Boyds, but I don't know...

wwj75c30 · 08-30-2012, 02:02 AM

i say welds. to many people run rallies you gotta be different

manimal · 08-30-2012, 10:40 AM

If you're wanting a "cruiser" look, go for the rallies.
If you're wanting more of a "hot rod" look, go for the Welds...
personally I like the Welds a LOT better.

Jonboy · 08-30-2012, 02:07 PM

Food for thought: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...-wheels&cat=18

*JCampbell* · 08-30-2012, 02:29 PM

Perfect! Good lookin out!

*JCampbell* · 08-30-2012, 02:43 PM

Not willing to ship. :/

Jonboy · 08-30-2012, 02:56 PM

Sorry, Jason. I didn't read down that far.

*JCampbell* · 08-30-2012, 03:08 PM

Sucks 'cause those are exactly what I'm looking for.

Dieselholic92 · 08-30-2012, 03:24 PM

I like the prostars. I'm not that fond of the look of the rally wheels

greatdane · 08-30-2012, 03:37 PM

I vote the Welds or Boyds! Something 5 spoke always looks good to me on them. These trucks always look good with a "hot rod" or "old school" wheel IMO. But the rallies are cool too if thats what you like.

*JCampbell* · 08-30-2012, 04:37 PM

Yeah. I put the rallies up on CraigsList this morning. Wish I would have thought this through before I bought them :/

*JCampbell* · 08-30-2012, 05:32 PM

What's the "right" backspacing for these trucks? 3.5"-4", something like that?

*JCampbell* · 08-31-2012, 01:04 AM

Anyone?

SCOTI · 08-31-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JCampbell

Anyone?

Front BS w/a 7" wheel 3.75-4.25".
Rear BS w/a 8" wheel = 4"
Rear BS w/a 10" wheel = 5"

**lolife99** · 08-31-2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Front BS w/a 7" wheel 3.75-4.25".
Rear BS w/a 8" wheel = 4"
Rear BS w/a 10" wheel = 5"

I agree.

*JCampbell* · 08-31-2012, 01:12 PM

Ah, crap. I found these...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=6593

...and was working a deal, but he said the 7"ers had 4.5" of BS and the 8"ers had 6.25" of BS.

*JCampbell* · 08-31-2012, 01:23 PM

What about 8.5" wheel up front? Found another set of 8.5' and 10's.

**lolife99** · 08-31-2012, 01:23 PM

Just looking at the pics,... those back wheels look more than 1" wider compared to the front wheels.
Plus he won't ship and he's in Illinois.

*JCampbell* · 08-31-2012, 01:29 PM

He was willing to ship after all. And yeah, they do seem wider.

SCOTI · 08-31-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCampbell

What about 8.5" wheel up front? Found another set of 8.5' and 10's.

8.5's w/6.25" BS up front would require significant trimming of the a-arm to the point of being a safety issue. Again.... not worth it.

*JCampbell* · 08-31-2012, 01:37 PM

They were the wrong bolt spacing anyway. Who would've thought that finding a set of 15" Boyds would be such a hassle? These things were E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E 15 years ago. LOL!

Got a call in on these. Not much info in the ad. Hopefully the guy knows what he's got.
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/3165887724.html

Hulk Will Smash · 08-31-2012, 01:57 PM

Ok since you asked for opinions... I personally think the Boyd's look "dated" rather than "retro". The Welds have a very timeless drag race look that says "muscle-truck". The rallies aren't bad either but the Welds have my vote.
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*JCampbell* · 08-31-2012, 02:10 PM

Yeah? The days of static dropped Chevy’s on 15” Boyds was a great time in my life. Guess I’m just trying to bring a little of that back.

Hulk Will Smash · 08-31-2012, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCampbell

Yeah? The days of static dropped Chevy’s on 15” Boyds was a great time in my life. Guess I’m just trying to bring a little of that back.

Dude I totally get it. I'm 41 and I still own and ride a BMX bike...

I don't generally get on the net and slag other people's stuff if it's not my bag. But I figured since you were looking for some of you other square loving peers to sound on the issue, I'd oblige. It's really overall a matter of personal preference. I think its a really cool looking truck as it sits and if you're fired up on the Boyd's, go for it.

Heck I don't sweat people going on about how "over" flat black is. My chalky ol' dually will get another pass of rustoleum when it's time, because I dig it.

If I see any wheels kicking around down here, I'll shoot you a pm. Good luck and enjoy it!
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manimal · 08-31-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hulk Will Smash

Dude I totally get it. I'm 41 and I still own and ride a BMX bike...

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Wow, I'm 42 and wish I still had my Hutch Pro XL!...sorry for the HIJACK Jason.

08-30-2012, 01:57 AM	#1
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Looking for opinions... I recently bought an '84 shortbed and I'm having a hard time deciding what wheels to run. I thought I wanted to run the factory rallies, but then I got to thinking the Weld Prostars that are on it aren't so bad. Then I got to thinking that a set of 15" Boyds would make a pretty cool "period correct" looking truck. Any suggestions? The shortbed on the Prostars: The rallies I bought: I think I really want to run a set of Boyds, but I don't know...

08-30-2012, 02:02 AM	#2
wwj75c30 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: oakdale ca Posts: 552	Re: Looking for opinions... i say welds. to many people run rallies you gotta be different

08-30-2012, 10:40 AM	#3
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Looking for opinions... If you're wanting a "cruiser" look, go for the rallies. If you're wanting more of a "hot rod" look, go for the Welds... personally I like the Welds a LOT better. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-30-2012, 02:07 PM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Looking for opinions... Food for thought: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...-wheels&cat=18 __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-30-2012, 02:29 PM	#5
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... Perfect! Good lookin out!

08-30-2012, 02:43 PM	#6
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... Not willing to ship. :/

08-30-2012, 02:56 PM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Looking for opinions... Sorry, Jason. I didn't read down that far. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-30-2012, 03:08 PM	#8
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... Sucks 'cause those are exactly what I'm looking for.

08-30-2012, 03:24 PM	#9
Dieselholic92 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynd, Minnesota Posts: 201	Re: Looking for opinions... I like the prostars. I'm not that fond of the look of the rally wheels __________________ Semi professional heavy equipment operator Amateur mechanic

08-30-2012, 03:37 PM	#10
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: Looking for opinions... I vote the Welds or Boyds! Something 5 spoke always looks good to me on them. These trucks always look good with a "hot rod" or "old school" wheel IMO. But the rallies are cool too if thats what you like. __________________ 1993 Silverado C2500 Single Cab LWB 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4x4 1974 AMC Matador Coupe - The Mat

08-30-2012, 04:37 PM	#11
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... Yeah. I put the rallies up on CraigsList this morning. Wish I would have thought this through before I bought them :/

08-30-2012, 05:32 PM	#12
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... What's the "right" backspacing for these trucks? 3.5"-4", something like that?

08-31-2012, 01:04 AM	#13
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... Anyone?

08-31-2012, 01:12 PM	#16
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... Ah, crap. I found these... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=6593 ...and was working a deal, but he said the 7"ers had 4.5" of BS and the 8"ers had 6.25" of BS.

08-31-2012, 01:23 PM	#17
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... What about 8.5" wheel up front? Found another set of 8.5' and 10's.



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08-31-2012, 01:23 PM	#18
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: Looking for opinions... Just looking at the pics,... those back wheels look more than 1" wider compared to the front wheels. Plus he won't ship and he's in Illinois. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-31-2012, 01:29 PM	#19
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... He was willing to ship after all. And yeah, they do seem wider.

08-31-2012, 01:37 PM	#21
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... They were the wrong bolt spacing anyway. Who would've thought that finding a set of 15" Boyds would be such a hassle? These things were E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E 15 years ago. LOL! Got a call in on these. Not much info in the ad. Hopefully the guy knows what he's got. http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/3165887724.html

08-31-2012, 01:57 PM	#22
Hulk Will Smash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 492	Re: Looking for opinions... Ok since you asked for opinions... I personally think the Boyd's look "dated" rather than "retro". The Welds have a very timeless drag race look that says "muscle-truck". The rallies aren't bad either but the Welds have my vote. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '87 R30 Crew Cab Dually It's 11 PM, do you know where your IAC pintle is?

08-31-2012, 02:10 PM	#23
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Looking for opinions... Yeah? The days of static dropped Chevy’s on 15” Boyds was a great time in my life. Guess I’m just trying to bring a little of that back.

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