Which wheels on my bagged '69 step - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jimbabwe · 02-12-2012, 09:26 PM

I'm gonna be laying this thing out with Porterbuilt front and rear. Boxes in the garage. I did a quick P-chop of the drop.
Which wheels do you think? The steelies are on there now. The TT II's are 18/20" from my previous truck, shown polished and with the possible painted centers to simulate their cast version.

elf w/capital T · 02-12-2012, 09:29 PM

dang, i like it as is...

Jimbabwe · 02-12-2012, 09:30 PM

Thanks. I haven't installed the dropmember stuff yet. Totally stock right now. So you think steelies?

Fldawg · 02-12-2012, 09:58 PM

painted centers

67anthony · 02-12-2012, 10:10 PM

Man can`t go wrong with ether 3 i like the dark center the best with the green paint.

Willys47 · 02-12-2012, 10:42 PM

I like the shinny spokes

Twisted71c10 · 02-12-2012, 10:48 PM

gray center 20" torque thrusts on all 4 corners !

Jimbabwe · 02-12-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TRILOGYZ28

gray center 20" torque thrusts on all 4 corners !

Nice. I was even thinking 20/22", but I've gotta choose between what I've already got. I'm running out of money what with all the stock I've purchased in things that say "PB" on them! And I haven't even gotten it all installed yet. I can't wait!

darkhorse970 · 02-12-2012, 10:53 PM

Either steelies or painted centers...for my tastes, I'd keep both and swap them from time to time.

Jimbabwe · 02-12-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Either steelies or painted centers...for my tastes, I'd keep both and swap them from time to time.

I thought of that. But the Steelies are 6 lug and the Torque Thrusts 5. Plus, I will have to narrow the rear and cut the bedsides out to clear the wheels if I go TT II. Couldn't swap the steelies out (even if I bought some 5 lug) without them being way too far in and goofy looking on the narrowed rear.

black_sheep454 · 02-12-2012, 10:54 PM

#1 Option 1
#2 Option 3
#3 Option 2
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LEX · 02-12-2012, 11:34 PM

Option 1 or 3
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Zoomin · 02-12-2012, 11:53 PM

Painted centers.

jlaird · 02-13-2012, 12:22 AM

I like the steelies but with no whitewalls. To me, whitewalls don't look right on these trucks.
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BossHogg69 · 02-13-2012, 01:12 AM

The steelies look good, but not as good as either of the TTII's! The polished looks good with the green paint, imho.

LakeAnna · 02-13-2012, 06:18 AM

They all look good.. maybe the polished for me would be the first choice.

n2billet · 02-13-2012, 08:19 AM

Cast Centers get my vote, be careful on your rear wheels/tires (height) you are limited on the stepsides when you go that low.

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Cast Centers get my vote, be careful on your rear wheels/tires (height) you are limited on the stepsides when you go that low.

n2biilet, Thanks for responding. I love the way the cast centers look on Hazel, and Old Aux. I'd like to switch to 20/22" combo when I save a bit more cash as well. Loved that style of wheel in general since seeing it on the "retroactive" truck High Gear was building, and on rustSpot's truck, which, along with Stella Mae, have inspired me to keep the step and not swap out the fleetside bed from my previous truck, which was murdered by a pole.

The TTII's have 295/40's on them, at 29.29" tall, with 5.25" of backspace. Nate did tell me I won't be able to lay out because of interference from the step fenders. Were you already hitting the inners on the Stella Mae truck even with the c-notch? I know rustSpot is running an s-10 rear. I have no problem shortening the rear and cutting the bed sides for clearance--all in the name of cool factor, of course!! What do you think as far as shortening the rear? How much? I was concerned about pulling it in too much and interfering with the bags as the bridge assembly has them mounted outside, or not coming in enough after it's done and cursing myself.
Thanks! Jim

OC 72 · 02-13-2012, 11:44 AM

Hard to beat Torque thrusts...but all look good!

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 72

Hard to beat Torque thrusts...but all look good!

Thanks! Seeing yours and Superflysteiny's black trucks had me thinking of swapping to my fleetside bed and running all the mouldings. Beautiful!

shawno72 · 02-13-2012, 11:58 AM

Pic #2 looks good, but I don't think you can go wrong either way.

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Pic #2 looks good, but I don't think you can go wrong either way.

I thought for sure you'd go with #1!! I saw your truck under the "show your steelies post" and it had me thinking I'd run mine because I do really like that completely stock, with steelies look, but slammed to the ground. Like it was your grandfather's truck, just with the modern twist of being low. Looks great.

Hubscrub · 02-13-2012, 01:33 PM

Steelies no contest

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shawno72 · 02-13-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

I thought for sure you'd go with #1!! I saw your truck under the "show your steelies post" and it had me thinking I'd run mine because I do really like that completely stock, with steelies look, but slammed to the ground. Like it was your grandfather's truck, just with the modern twist of being low. Looks great.

Hey thanks man, I do love the look of a truck slammed on stock steelies but I also like the look of your stepside on tt's. Just my opinion.

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Hey thanks man, I do love the look of a truck slammed on stock steelies but I also like the look of your stepside on tt's. Just my opinion.

Yeah, I saw the before (rallyes) and after shots of your truck, and it definitely looks way sweeter this way.

02-12-2012, 09:58 PM	#4
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67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step Man can`t go wrong with ether 3 i like the dark center the best with the green paint.

02-12-2012, 10:42 PM	#6
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step I like the shinny spokes __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

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Twisted71c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 163	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step gray center 20" torque thrusts on all 4 corners !

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darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step Either steelies or painted centers...for my tastes, I'd keep both and swap them from time to time. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

02-12-2012, 09:26 PM	#1
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Which wheels on my bagged '69 step I'm gonna be laying this thing out with Porterbuilt front and rear. Boxes in the garage. I did a quick P-chop of the drop. Which wheels do you think? The steelies are on there now. The TT II's are 18/20" from my previous truck, shown polished and with the possible painted centers to simulate their cast version. Attached Images

02-12-2012, 09:29 PM	#2
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step dang, i like it as is...

02-12-2012, 09:30 PM	#3
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step Thanks. I haven't installed the dropmember stuff yet. Totally stock right now. So you think steelies?

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02-13-2012, 12:22 AM	#14
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02-13-2012, 01:12 AM	#15
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step The steelies look good, but not as good as either of the TTII's! The polished looks good with the green paint, imho. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

02-13-2012, 06:18 AM	#16
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step They all look good.. maybe the polished for me would be the first choice. __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

02-13-2012, 08:19 AM	#17
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step Cast Centers get my vote, be careful on your rear wheels/tires (height) you are limited on the stepsides when you go that low. __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold



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02-13-2012, 11:44 AM	#19
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