New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crasten123 · 12-04-2008, 07:42 PM

I finally received my new wheels and tires. I know the TT II's are a "dime a dozen", but I love the look and couldn't resist. Before and after. I hope you like it too.

BYW, thinking about keeping the body and paint "as is" vs total restoration. I sort a like the rat rod look. What do you think? Does anyone know a company who can match "oxidized blue"... seriously?

my67chevytruck · 12-04-2008, 07:45 PM

truck looks good....

**70cst** · 12-04-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

I know the TT II's are a "dime a dozen", but I love the look

I wish the ones I bought were a dime a dozen ...be that as it may be...I like them and your new shoes look very good on your truck. I have a set for my truck that I will be installing when my truck gets out of the shop. BTW...what are the size of your TT II's?

griesel72 · 12-04-2008, 08:12 PM

leave it, your truck looks awesome as is.

drewdude92 · 12-04-2008, 08:21 PM

it looks awesome keep it as is

hensonjd · 12-04-2008, 08:28 PM

What size are your wheels?

**lolife99** · 12-04-2008, 08:29 PM

I like it!
What's the specs on the wheel/tire combo,... and the drop?
We need more pics!

magsnubby · 12-04-2008, 08:36 PM

*****in' Truck. Love the rims. I would prime it. I've never really cared for the "patina" look.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-04-2008, 08:50 PM

whats the specs on the wheels i love em..AND WHERE U GETTIN EM FOR A DIME A DOZEN hook me up!!!!

lol lookin good leave it alone

grancuda · 12-04-2008, 09:20 PM

there are a set of 17x8 & 17x9 polished torq thrust on Tulsa craigslist but they are listed goofy, he is wanting $ 500 with 3 tires but the tires are car size for a caprice wagon. I would buy them but with the economy the way it is and my company slowing way down, I ain't getting them.

powell72 · 12-04-2008, 09:21 PM

Truck looks great! As for the TT's, I don't think they're overused, they're popular for the same reason people like rally's, they look good.

BTW, drive it as-is, they're only original once, so enjoy it.

harmsy · 12-04-2008, 09:25 PM

Looks Great.........leave the way it is !!!

OARNGESI · 12-04-2008, 10:01 PM

Looks great whats the drop

packrat42 · 12-04-2008, 10:27 PM

I LIKE THE WAY IT IS

crasten123 · 12-04-2008, 10:28 PM

Thanks guys. I really appreciate it! I'm trying my best to "represent" how cool our trucks can be!!

Here are the details:

Wheels: Front = 18x8 , 4.5" BS
Rear = 20x10, 5" BS

Tires: 255/45R18 (Toyo Proxies STII)
295/40R20

Drop: Front = 2.5" dropped spindles (CPP)
2" dropped front coils

Rear = 5" Dropped coils (CPP)
1" lowering block
Also "c" notched (not sure if it was necessary, but I did it anyway).

crasten123 · 12-04-2008, 10:33 PM

I also added Magnaflows...a bit loud but I still like them!

NWD02 · 12-04-2008, 10:33 PM

Man, those look really good.

bigguy69 · 12-04-2008, 10:34 PM

i love the way it is . i wouldnt change a thing!

Ram-Man · 12-04-2008, 10:37 PM

Looks great. People pay thousands to duplicate that look. Keep it like that IMO.

hchad18 · 12-04-2008, 11:11 PM

Sets perfect!

big_al_71 · 12-04-2008, 11:15 PM

looks great,,, I really like the 20's in the rear....What brand are they?

American Racing? Eagle Alloys?

crasten123 · 12-04-2008, 11:22 PM

American Racing. Initally, I was going to go with this set (pic below) but decided to get the polished set. This was the truck that inspired me the most...The guy who owned it was pretty cool as well...

ChevLoRay · 12-04-2008, 11:38 PM

It doesn't look bad. I see what you are saying when you ask for opinions about restoring it. The question, as I see it is "What do YOU want it to look like?" No doubt you can keep it like it is and the wheels really set it off. On the other hand, I'm sure you have found those areas that you want to improve, or prevent from getting any worse, right? The majority may say to leave it alone. Bear in mind, that restoring, restifying, whatever it is that you consider, will take more money and more time than you can initially estimate. My truck is "all over town", so to speak. It's disassembled. Looks like a basketcase. Heck, it IS a basketcase. But, slowly and steadily, it will come together. Yours would, too, if you decided to "fix" it. But, if it ain't broke, think twice about what you would be doing to it.

It looks good. Driving it is where it's at.

**lolife99** · 12-04-2008, 11:41 PM

I like the Patina. Too nice the way it is, to restore. I'd drive the wheels off of it!

**N2TRUX** · 12-04-2008, 11:55 PM

I would repaint the blue using Hot Rod Flatz

12-04-2008, 07:42 PM	#1
crasten123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, ca Posts: 157	New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? I finally received my new wheels and tires. I know the TT II's are a "dime a dozen", but I love the look and couldn't resist. Before and after. I hope you like it too. BYW, thinking about keeping the body and paint "as is" vs total restoration. I sort a like the rat rod look. What do you think? Does anyone know a company who can match "oxidized blue"... seriously? Attached Images __________________ [B]72 Cheyenne SWB

12-04-2008, 07:45 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? truck looks good.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 12-04-2008 at 07:45 PM.

12-04-2008, 08:12 PM	#4
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drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? it looks awesome keep it as is __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

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12-04-2008, 08:29 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? I like it! What's the specs on the wheel/tire combo,... and the drop? We need more pics! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-04-2008 at 08:29 PM.

12-04-2008, 08:36 PM	#8
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? *****in' Truck. Love the rims. I would prime it. I've never really cared for the "patina" look.

12-04-2008, 08:50 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? whats the specs on the wheels i love em..AND WHERE U GETTIN EM FOR A DIME A DOZEN hook me up!!!! lol lookin good leave it alone __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-04-2008, 09:20 PM	#10
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? there are a set of 17x8 & 17x9 polished torq thrust on Tulsa craigslist but they are listed goofy, he is wanting $ 500 with 3 tires but the tires are car size for a caprice wagon. I would buy them but with the economy the way it is and my company slowing way down, I ain't getting them.

12-04-2008, 09:21 PM	#11
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? Truck looks great! As for the TT's, I don't think they're overused, they're popular for the same reason people like rally's, they look good. BTW, drive it as-is, they're only original once, so enjoy it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 12-04-2008 at 09:49 PM.

12-04-2008, 09:25 PM	#12
harmsy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 100	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? Looks Great.........leave the way it is !!! __________________ God bless the USA 1972 Chevrolet Cheyene Super ......

12-04-2008, 10:01 PM	#13
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? Looks great whats the drop

12-04-2008, 10:27 PM	#14
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? I LIKE THE WAY IT IS

12-04-2008, 10:28 PM	#15
crasten123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, ca Posts: 157	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? Thanks guys. I really appreciate it! I'm trying my best to "represent" how cool our trucks can be!! Here are the details: Wheels: Front = 18x8 , 4.5" BS Rear = 20x10, 5" BS Tires: 255/45R18 (Toyo Proxies STII) 295/40R20 Drop: Front = 2.5" dropped spindles (CPP) 2" dropped front coils Rear = 5" Dropped coils (CPP) 1" lowering block Also "c" notched (not sure if it was necessary, but I did it anyway). Attached Images __________________ [B]72 Cheyenne SWB

12-04-2008, 10:33 PM	#16
crasten123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, ca Posts: 157	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? I also added Magnaflows...a bit loud but I still like them! Attached Images __________________ [B]72 Cheyenne SWB



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12-04-2008, 10:33 PM	#17
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? Man, those look really good.

12-04-2008, 10:34 PM	#18
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12-04-2008, 10:37 PM	#19
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? Looks great. People pay thousands to duplicate that look. Keep it like that IMO. __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

12-04-2008, 11:11 PM	#20
hchad18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 372	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? Sets perfect!

12-04-2008, 11:15 PM	#21
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? looks great,,, I really like the 20's in the rear....What brand are they? American Racing? Eagle Alloys? __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-04-2008, 11:22 PM	#22
crasten123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, ca Posts: 157	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? American Racing. Initally, I was going to go with this set (pic below) but decided to get the polished set. This was the truck that inspired me the most...The guy who owned it was pretty cool as well... Attached Images __________________ [B]72 Cheyenne SWB

12-04-2008, 11:38 PM	#23
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? It doesn't look bad. I see what you are saying when you ask for opinions about restoring it. The question, as I see it is "What do YOU want it to look like?" No doubt you can keep it like it is and the wheels really set it off. On the other hand, I'm sure you have found those areas that you want to improve, or prevent from getting any worse, right? The majority may say to leave it alone. Bear in mind, that restoring, restifying, whatever it is that you consider, will take more money and more time than you can initially estimate. My truck is "all over town", so to speak. It's disassembled. Looks like a basketcase. Heck, it IS a basketcase. But, slowly and steadily, it will come together. Yours would, too, if you decided to "fix" it. But, if it ain't broke, think twice about what you would be doing to it. It looks good. Driving it is where it's at. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-04-2008, 11:41 PM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: New wheels and tires-Keep vintage look or restore? I like the Patina. Too nice the way it is, to restore. I'd drive the wheels off of it! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-04-2008, 11:55 PM	#25
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