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1969 Project · 09-10-2017, 12:39 PM

Here are a few pics of the freshly painted truck. I must say I am happy with the color but I think it may be time for some new wheels.

1969 Project · 09-10-2017, 12:41 PM

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Bomp · 09-10-2017, 12:42 PM

Great paint, the wheels look sweet too. No need for change IMO.

BugzC10 · 09-10-2017, 12:59 PM

Color looks great

...maybe just put a fatter tire on the rear?

davepl · 09-10-2017, 01:17 PM

Looks good. I like the current wheels, actually!

**kwmech** · 09-10-2017, 01:25 PM

How long did they have it hostage?

yuccales · 09-10-2017, 02:50 PM

Darn nice!

1969 Project · 09-10-2017, 02:56 PM

Thanks guys! I have 275 in the rear and I barely clear the bed side so i don't think a bigger tire is an option for me. They had it for 3 weeks. I like the rims and haven't even had them for a year yet but think I may have to post them on CL and look for some billets.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-10-2017, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Color looks great

...maybe just put a fatter tire on the rear?

Exactly what I was thinking. Either way, no need to be unsatisfied with those wheels on that truck. Looks great.

ryanv70c10 · 09-10-2017, 04:10 PM

Beautiful truck but I'm gonna be the first to say different wheels would look better. I never liked those style wheels anyhow.

Andy4639 · 09-10-2017, 04:35 PM

Nice truck and color choice sir!
Wheels look fine but I'm sure you could find something else that fitts your look you looking for.

GIZZ · 09-10-2017, 11:05 PM

Looking good.

If we're picking on rims, how about a cheap fix? 1.5" spacers for rear wheels, paint the whole wheels or maybe just the centers dark, get some taller and fatter tires on the rear.

1969 Project · 09-11-2017, 06:01 PM

Where can I get some spacers and I thought spacers are not safe?

72_swb · 09-11-2017, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 Project

Where can I get some spacers and I thought spacers are not safe?

I had to run 1" on my rears. Measured wrong. They actually bolt on the axle then the wheel bolts to the spacer. We ran 1/2" spacers on a drag love truck running 5.30s in the 1/8. Never had an issue.

72_swb · 09-11-2017, 06:27 PM

Truck looks awesome by the way

joeydurango · 09-11-2017, 06:32 PM

Looks sweet! But I would change the wheels too, I never liked that style either. Personally I think something a little less blingy, and more old-school, would set the paint off even more - 73-up truck rallies, or Camaro style rallies. Maybe some five-spoke Cragars. Just my two cents of course!

Sweeet67 · 09-11-2017, 06:56 PM

I wish I had a 5 lug, I'd offer to take them off your hands. Lol

1969 Project · 09-11-2017, 08:36 PM

Where did you get the spacers from?

I actually just ordered some brushed/polished wheels, they will take about 6-9 weeks hopefully so i will be getting rid of these soon. I think the brushed will look good against the red.

Thanks for the opinions fellas!

72_swb · 09-11-2017, 09:21 PM

Can't remember but when you type 1" spacers in google comes up with all kinds of places

09-10-2017, 12:39 PM	#1
1969 Project Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Brentwood CA Posts: 180	Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Here are a few pics of the freshly painted truck. I must say I am happy with the color but I think it may be time for some new wheels.

09-10-2017, 12:41 PM	#2
1969 Project Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Brentwood CA Posts: 180	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Upload failed the first time.... Attached Images

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Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Great paint, the wheels look sweet too. No need for change IMO.

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BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Color looks great...maybe just put a fatter tire on the rear? __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

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davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Looks good. I like the current wheels, actually! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,482	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... How long did they have it hostage?

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yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,649	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Darn nice!

09-10-2017, 02:56 PM	#8
1969 Project Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Brentwood CA Posts: 180	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Thanks guys! I have 275 in the rear and I barely clear the bed side so i don't think a bigger tire is an option for me. They had it for 3 weeks. I like the rims and haven't even had them for a year yet but think I may have to post them on CL and look for some billets.

09-10-2017, 04:10 PM	#10
ryanv70c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Mateo Posts: 199	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Beautiful truck but I'm gonna be the first to say different wheels would look better. I never liked those style wheels anyhow.

09-10-2017, 04:35 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Nice truck and color choice sir! Wheels look fine but I'm sure you could find something else that fitts your look you looking for. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-10-2017, 11:05 PM	#12
GIZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 111	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Looking good. If we're picking on rims, how about a cheap fix? 1.5" spacers for rear wheels, paint the whole wheels or maybe just the centers dark, get some taller and fatter tires on the rear. __________________ GIZZmotorsports on YouTube & my panel truck build '69 c10 panel, '75 c35 flatdeck car hauler

09-11-2017, 06:01 PM	#13
1969 Project Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Brentwood CA Posts: 180	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Where can I get some spacers and I thought spacers are not safe?

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72_swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: dallas area Posts: 221	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Truck looks awesome by the way __________________ 69 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727311

09-11-2017, 06:32 PM	#16
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Looks sweet! But I would change the wheels too, I never liked that style either. Personally I think something a little less blingy, and more old-school, would set the paint off even more - 73-up truck rallies, or Camaro style rallies. Maybe some five-spoke Cragars. Just my two cents of course! __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

09-11-2017, 06:56 PM	#17
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... I wish I had a 5 lug, I'd offer to take them off your hands. Lol



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09-11-2017, 08:36 PM	#18
1969 Project Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Brentwood CA Posts: 180	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Where did you get the spacers from? I actually just ordered some brushed/polished wheels, they will take about 6-9 weeks hopefully so i will be getting rid of these soon. I think the brushed will look good against the red. Thanks for the opinions fellas!

09-11-2017, 09:21 PM	#19
72_swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: dallas area Posts: 221	Re: Finally got my truck back from the paint shop.... Can't remember but when you type 1" spacers in google comes up with all kinds of places __________________ 69 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727311

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