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tutone · 03-08-2025, 09:45 PM

On a darker 61, I am a huge fan of chrome reverse wheels. On white ones, I would match the interior color. But on yours, the paint matched wheels are just fine.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 03-08-2025, 09:57 PM

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On a darker 61, I am a huge fan of chrome reverse wheels. On white ones, I would match the interior color. But on yours, the paint matched wheels are just fine.

We thought of chrome reverse as we have a set on our 56 Chevy, but with the disc brakes added and drop spindles its pushed the wheels out far enough that you can run a truly "deep" front wheel. Would have to go back to all drum brakes and dont really want to do that. Luckily had on the shelf the front wheels as they are 14" of a early 70s Chevy to fit disc brakes. I have a couple different dog dish caps or a set of "crossbar" 4 bar caps just like the ones in the old photos of my grandpa's original 61 he bought new.

**Lost in the 60's** · 03-08-2025, 10:36 PM

Moons and, maybe, trim rings. Don't want to cover those purdy wheels completely.

**LockDoc** · 03-09-2025, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Swapped out the wheels finally on the 61 Impala yesterday. Ordered whitewalls a month ago and they showed up. Painted the steel wheels a month ago. Now I have a couple different hubcap options so spending a few days to think those over before slapping something on.

One of my favorite cars, for sure....

**Stocker** · 03-09-2025, 12:46 AM

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One of my favorite cars, for sure....

Yes, I agree.

my56chevytruck · 03-11-2025, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Swapped out the wheels finally on the 61 Impala yesterday. Ordered whitewalls a month ago and they showed up. Painted the steel wheels a month ago. Now I have a couple different hubcap options so spending a few days to think those over before slapping something on.

baby moons would look cool on your impala

**Boog** · 03-11-2025, 10:34 PM

And period correct at the same time.
Or some painted smoothy rims with mini moons.

lil hoodlum · 03-12-2025, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Swapped out the wheels finally on the 61 Impala yesterday. Ordered whitewalls a month ago and they showed up. Painted the steel wheels a month ago. Now I have a couple different hubcap options so spending a few days to think those over before slapping something on.

Love the car and the color. Interested to see what hubcaps you decide to run with.

72c20customcamper · 03-12-2025, 10:40 AM

Pulled this 502 out af a totaled truck with a friend . He’s going to put it in his 70 GMC engine has 2500 miles on it and we heard it run before pulling it . And he stole it for $1500 guy needed it gone as he was getting into it with the local code enforcement officer he had the truck in his driveway .

D.B · 03-12-2025, 02:00 PM

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Pulled this 502 out af a totaled truck with a friend . He’s going to put it in his 70 GMC engine has 2500 miles on it and we heard it run before pulling it . And he stole it for $1500 guy needed it gone as he was getting into it with the local code enforcement officer he had the truck in his driveway .

Wow, that's a great deal. That motor will make the truck haul.

72c20customcamper · 03-12-2025, 02:09 PM

Looks like the guy was telling the truth about mileage.

D.B · 03-12-2025, 02:33 PM

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Looks like the guy was telling the truth about mileage.

I like big cubic inch motors. My 72 C20 has a 511 and it runs really good. Your friend will like this one.

weq92f · 03-12-2025, 02:37 PM

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Looks like the guy was telling the truth about mileage.

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That is a great deal if that engine is a good runner. Plus headers!

-Kevin

**Boog** · 03-12-2025, 02:41 PM

Wife and I doing a little shopping up in Mo. Found a few bits at Bass Pro. Left there with tackle, burnt peanuts, 2 hats and a credit card. However, I did not leave there with that shiney red Bass Tracker rig I felt I had to have. Guaranteed to catch more fish right?

I jokingly told the guy I might buy that rig only if they'd deliver it. He said if I bought it he'd personally deliver it to me and go fishin with me too. He didn't ask where I live.

fauXGT · 03-12-2025, 03:57 PM

I woke up, had breakfast, took my meds, and spent the last 3 hours on the phone with Drs offices and pharmacies. Being a recent retiree (forced medical retirement), I can now believe the stories I’ve heard about not working but having no spare time to tinker.

72c20customcamper · 03-12-2025, 03:59 PM

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That is a great deal if that engine is a good runner. Plus headers!

-Kevin

Started it before we pulled it sounded real nice . Little cammy but he’s got a standard trans so it should be ok

**Stocker** · 03-12-2025, 09:38 PM

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I woke up, had breakfast, took my meds, and spent the last 3 hours on the phone with Drs offices and pharmacies. Being a recent retiree (forced medical retirement), I can now believe the stories I’ve heard about not working but having no spare time to tinker.

The stories are true. I pulled the plug 16 years ago and it seems like most of our primary activities now involve doctors. Spent today going to see my rheumatologist (about 7 hours driving time round trip).

Urologist tomorrow, at least that's only 2 hours. Wife has physical therapy on Friday. Never a dull moment.

**Getter-Done** · 03-12-2025, 10:37 PM

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The stories are true. I pulled the plug 16 years ago and it seems like most of our primary activities now involve doctors. Spent today going to see my rheumatologist (about 7 hours driving time round trip).

Urologist tomorrow, at least that's only 2 hours. Wife has physical therapy on Friday. Never a dull moment.

I am taking notes.

If I do Retire I will not tell my Wife.

I will get up early and drive to my other shop and hang out till Quitting time.

I will probably work more Overtime when this happens.

**Stocker** · 03-12-2025, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I am taking notes.

If I do Retire I will not tell my Wife.

I will get up early and drive to my other shop and hang out till Quitting time.

I will probably work more Overtime when this happens.

**Steeveedee** · 03-13-2025, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I am taking notes.

If I do Retire I will not tell my Wife.

I will get up early and drive to my other shop and hang out till Quitting time.

I will probably work more Overtime when this happens.

Wife's gonna figure it out right away when you get home smiling everyday!

D.B · 03-13-2025, 04:45 PM

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Wife's gonna figure it out right away when you get home smiling everyday!

And no payroll check. I want to know what she says when you tell her your working for free.

**3757chevy** · 03-13-2025, 06:33 PM

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And no payroll check. I want to know what she says when you tell her your working for free.

Or that it is costing you to work!

72c20customcamper · 03-13-2025, 06:49 PM

Brought out the big gun today . Husky 395xp with a 36 inch bar had to noodle this one in place way to big to try to move . I was going to mill it but I would have needed a new Alaskan mill and a 5 ft bar .

**TimUK** · 03-13-2025, 07:59 PM

Moved my Kubota excavator up my hill then opened the sides to check fluids.
Found this sizeable fella.

LS short box · 03-13-2025, 08:36 PM

Spent 3 hours helping at a local body shop block sanding a 65 cuda hood. Second go around of filler. Next up two rounds of sanding primer. I can hardly wait.

03-08-2025, 09:45 PM	#6126
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,344	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... On a darker 61, I am a huge fan of chrome reverse wheels. On white ones, I would match the interior color. But on yours, the paint matched wheels are just fine. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

03-08-2025, 10:36 PM	#6128
Lost in the 60's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Twin Cites, MN Posts: 239	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Moons and, maybe, trim rings. Don't want to cover those purdy wheels completely.

03-11-2025, 10:34 PM	#6132
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,663	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... And period correct at the same time. Or some painted smoothy rims with mini moons. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-12-2025, 10:40 AM	#6134
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Pulled this 502 out af a totaled truck with a friend . He’s going to put it in his 70 GMC engine has 2500 miles on it and we heard it run before pulling it . And he stole it for $1500 guy needed it gone as he was getting into it with the local code enforcement officer he had the truck in his driveway . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 03-12-2025 at 10:46 AM.

03-12-2025, 02:09 PM	#6136
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Looks like the guy was telling the truth about mileage. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-12-2025, 02:41 PM	#6139
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,663	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Wife and I doing a little shopping up in Mo. Found a few bits at Bass Pro. Left there with tackle, burnt peanuts, 2 hats and a credit card. However, I did not leave there with that shiney red Bass Tracker rig I felt I had to have. Guaranteed to catch more fish right? I jokingly told the guy I might buy that rig only if they'd deliver it. He said if I bought it he'd personally deliver it to me and go fishin with me too. He didn't ask where I live. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-12-2025, 03:57 PM	#6140
fauXGT Registered User Join Date: May 2021 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 265	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I woke up, had breakfast, took my meds, and spent the last 3 hours on the phone with Drs offices and pharmacies. Being a recent retiree (forced medical retirement), I can now believe the stories I’ve heard about not working but having no spare time to tinker. __________________ Chip '51 Chevy 3600 5 window C4 Vette front/rear suspension & drive train full Rusto-Mod '92 GMC Sonoma GT VIN #0015 '91 GMC Sonoma GT extended cab 1 of 1

03-13-2025, 06:49 PM	#6148
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Brought out the big gun today . Husky 395xp with a 36 inch bar had to noodle this one in place way to big to try to move . I was going to mill it but I would have needed a new Alaskan mill and a 5 ft bar . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-13-2025, 07:59 PM	#6149
TimUK Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 21	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Moved my Kubota excavator up my hill then opened the sides to check fluids. Found this sizeable fella. Attached Images

03-13-2025, 08:36 PM	#6150
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,212	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Spent 3 hours helping at a local body shop block sanding a 65 cuda hood. Second go around of filler. Next up two rounds of sanding primer. I can hardly wait.



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