You have GOT to see this!

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think he missed the target when he gave it such a subdued look. He did an amazing amount of work, then put it on gray steel wheels. The interior is just as subtle with the stock looking later seat covered in factory cloth.


Really, really nice truck, but it needs some bling to draw attention to it's details.

I disagree. For instance when I go a picture site (like LO70C10's photobucket site) I find myself thumbing all the pics of trucks with big gauky wheels to find nice clean looking trucks. My problem with "bling" is that besides a very select few (like Torq Thrusts and drag rims) they will be outdated and no one would be caught dead with them on their truck in 10 years. I have Sport Truck and all kind of Hot Rod-type magazines from the 90's that are full of Billet Specialties and Budniks that were the rage 10- 12 years, and you'd be laughed at if you bought them now. Everybody and their and brother had to run out and buy fluted Eagles (with matching steering wheel, no less) Hatchets and Hammers 10-15 years ago and most of them end up at the local sprap yard bringin' 65 cents/pound these days. I think the same thing is gonna happen with a lot of todays big 18's - 20's and 20" - 22" staggered set-ups. I really believe that it be looked back on as one of those "what the heck were they thinking" phases like pink Heartbeat pin stripes and McLeans. I think bigger wheels are here to stay, but a lot of styles that are phat/sick/ridiculous today are going to be lame/brokeback/wacked tomorrow. People will still be running Rally wheels though. They were swell yesterday, they're sick today, and they'll still gonna be off the heezy (which will be outdated also) tomorrow!

[N2TRUX]

I never said anything about "trendy" wheels. Just because I used the word "bling" you are assuming I am suggesting 22" chrome plated spinners.

It's not just my opinion, but also the opinion of the photographer that almost passed it up. You can disagree if you like, but the quality of that truck will get overlooked with the wheels that are on it.

[70c10]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think he missed the target when he gave it such a subdued look. He did an amazing amount of work, then put it on gray steel wheels. The interior is just as subtle with the stock looking later seat covered in factory cloth.


Really, really nice truck, but it needs some bling to draw attention to it's details.

I agree!. It needs some bling.

[keenee]

Great Truck!

As far as I see it, the wheels are not part of his wonderful craftsmanship, thus they are the correct choice. Any one can put $$$ into the wheel shop mans hand and put "bling" on their turd. Then a bunch of "know nothings" walk by and say wow look at those rims. I would rather have the Know Nothings keep walking and the know somethings stop and admire my work. Thats my opinion. Have a great Day

[see ten]

I have to agree with N2TRUX on this. Wheels would make that truck! Sure wheels have nothing to do with craftsmanship but they're going to catch your eye at a distance and draw you in. Wheels make or break a ride. It's hard to find a wheel that everyone is going to like, and yes rally wheels are classics and hard to beat. Eye catching they are not. Take this truck for example. I know the owner and he has spent more on paint and bodywork than the entire truck is worth! Why? Because he wanted to. This truck is like glass but most people don't give it a second look. More than likely it's due to his stance and wheel selection. It's an awesome truck, but wheels would go a long way to making it stand out.

[Tom Vogel]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I disagree. For instance when I go a picture site (like LO70C10's photobucket site) I find myself thumbing all the pics of trucks with big gauky wheels to find nice clean looking trucks. My problem with "bling" is that besides a very select few (like Torq Thrusts and drag rims) they will be outdated and no one would be caught dead with them on their truck in 10 years. I have Sport Truck and all kind of Hot Rod-type magazines from the 90's that are full of Billet Specialties and Budniks that were the rage 10- 12 years, and you'd be laughed at if you bought them now. Everybody and their and brother had to run out and buy fluted Eagles (with matching steering wheel, no less) Hatchets and Hammers 10-15 years ago and most of them end up at the local sprap yard bringin' 65 cents/pound these days. I think the same thing is gonna happen with a lot of todays big 18's - 20's and 20" - 22" staggered set-ups. I really believe that it be looked back on as one of those "what the heck were they thinking" phases like pink Heartbeat pin stripes and McLeans. I think bigger wheels are here to stay, but a lot of styles that are phat/sick/ridiculous today are going to be lame/brokeback/wacked tomorrow. People will still be running Rally wheels though. They were swell yesterday, they're sick today, and they'll still gonna be off the heezy (which will be outdated also) tomorrow!

Some Excellent points!

[Andy4639]

I'm going to throw my two cents in.
I just finished having my truck painted as most know. I don't build it for everyone else, I build it for me to serve my purpose in life.
I like some stuff that everyone else does and I dislike some stuff everyone likes. If I choose a certain motor,wheels, interior, whatever it makes no differance to me what you think of it. I like it. My truck is no way a show truck though!
If you are building a truck to show, I mean show... you need to consider what the judges like and for that matter what the norm is for a truck at any given time, because as stated things change. Wheels will make or break a show vehicle no matter what it is. No one will ever say the wheels are the last thing they look at on a vehicle...it's a lie if they say that, they are one of the first thing's they see and notice of a vehicle!
Whels make the first impression of the vehicle.

[CHYNSPR]

While I agree that a different wheel/tire package would be the first thing I did differently, it is very easy to appreciate the work and talent with this build, and lets not forget this is the owners preference, no matter what anyone else thinks.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I'm going to throw my two cents in.
I just finished having my truck painted as most know. I don't build it for everyone else, I build it for me to serve my purpose in life.
I like some stuff that everyone else does and I dislike some stuff everyone likes. If I choose a certain motor,wheels, interior, whatever it makes no differance to me what you think of it. I like it. My truck is no way a show truck though!
If you are building a truck to show, I mean show... you need to consider what the judges like and for that matter what the norm is for a truck at any given time, because as stated things change. Wheels will make or break a show vehicle no matter what it is. No one will ever say the wheels are the last thing they look at on a vehicle...it's a lie if they say that, they are one of the first thing's they see and notice of a vehicle!
Whels make the first impression of the vehicle.

I just have to think with the skills and (seemingly) more than adequate resources that the that guy built the truck has, it is the way he wanted it. I think he had a certain vision of how he wanted his truck, and he built it that way. Either that, or maybe he did have a limited budget, and decided to put the $$$ in the truck than on the wheels. I still say its refreshing to see one with all the work focused on the truck rather than skimping on the truck to afford those $4000 wheels/tires like a lot of people of people do. How many trucks are on this board alone with $10,000+ spent on air ride, tires and wheels, and custom chassis work and the truck is in primer with no grill, bumpers or interior? A lot of people spend all their money on bling and never finish their car/truck.

I do agree with what you guys saying though. Sadly enough, for a vast number people out there, you can put big, blingy wheels on a rust bucket and they are more impressed with that than the nicest, cleanest truck out there on Ralleys. I personally just don't get it. I guess I'm a car/truck enthusiast, not a rim connoisseur !