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stllookn · 03-10-2008, 06:35 AM

I was taking so much cra& over my white wagon wheels that I had to change them out. Problem was I found another bad tire so had to substitute a different tire/wheel combination on the left front. I will run these for the next few months until I get around to finishing the next set.

I like the old slots for a "period" restoration.

**zeusflash** · 03-10-2008, 06:45 AM

Thats the wheel I have on my 69 3/4 ton big block pickup. Perfect for that period look.....its the only wheel I will run other than the whiteys and hub caps! Great looking truck!

weasel29gm · 03-10-2008, 06:49 AM

Good choice slots are a good look!!

72LoBurb · 03-10-2008, 06:50 AM

That just looks sssoooooooooooo right!
I absolutely lovethe period correct wheels on these trucks...to the point that I bought Ansen Sprints for my '72 Suburban.

stllookn · 03-10-2008, 06:52 AM

zeus, I will be running this truck and/or my big block Longhorn to the North Pack River this summer. I stop at the Laughing Dog brewery and that barbeque place near there whenever I am in town.

stllookn · 03-10-2008, 06:55 AM

Thanks for the compliments. The nice thing is they are relatively inexpensive and easy to restore. I saw another set today for only $300 with 50% tread!

Andy...the canopy/topper/cap is to keep the original gold paint on the wood bed in top shape until the resto. It rains alot here...LOL!

hotrod 80 · 03-10-2008, 07:38 AM

I like'em too.

463 · 03-10-2008, 07:46 AM

I love the old slot look. better get them a nice set of B.F. radial TAs mounted on them

CG · 03-10-2008, 07:52 AM

What rim size are those? They sure look beefy. Very cool.

Longhorn Man · 03-10-2008, 07:59 AM

the thing I hate about them, they are always 16.5's. I'd get a set if I could find some old ones (read, cheap) that were 16's, but only the new ones are 16 inch.
Mike... that looks awesome. Is that the one you'll be cruising to Tn for the board meet? (you KNOW you wanna)

69long"n"low · 03-10-2008, 08:06 AM

those are the rims im running what did u do to them to get them so shiny stllookn

and hotrod 80 what did u get the center caps ive been looking for some but havent been able to find any

tcb-1 · 03-10-2008, 08:11 AM

love the slots, especially with a nice polish on them! like everyone else says, they are nice period wheels. not too flashy, just the way I like' em!!

by the way, are those Ansens??

72BlckButy · 03-10-2008, 10:17 AM

Lookin' good!

67_C-30 · 03-10-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

Andy...the canopy/topper/cap is to keep the original gold paint on the wood bed in top shape until the resto. It rains alot here...LOL!

Camper shell!

corn · 03-10-2008, 12:14 PM

Got them on my truck & like them. Yours look good too!...

stllookn · 03-10-2008, 12:21 PM

hotrod...looking good. I've got a set on my '67 short step rat.

CG...9.75 x 16.5 with 33x12.5x16.5's.

Andy...I am sure there is enough meat there to turn them down to 16's...I have been looking at old engine lathes with 17-18" swing for wheel work.

69...about 20 minutes with Mother's and a soft rag!

tcb-1, Thanks for the compliments and I have no idea but will look at the back of them for a name.

Everyone else...thanks! I knew the retro guys would like these...I know I do.

pmpski_1 · 03-10-2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

Thanks for the compliments. The nice thing is they are relatively inexpensive and easy to restore. I saw another set today for only $300 with 50% tread!

Where? Are they 8 lugs for a 3/4 ton? I may be interested. I love the slots.

pooz911 · 03-10-2008, 02:10 PM

http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/showWheel.php?pk=151

$890.00 for 4 wheels

stllookn · 03-10-2008, 09:25 PM

pooz...nice!

pmpski...Seattle craigslist a couple days ago.

Frizzle Fry · 03-10-2008, 09:40 PM

Those make it look tough!

BurnerBrown · 03-10-2008, 10:15 PM

slots are old school bling.....they look great....

03-10-2008, 06:35 AM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	New (old) Wheels I was taking so much cra& over my white wagon wheels that I had to change them out. Problem was I found another bad tire so had to substitute a different tire/wheel combination on the left front. I will run these for the next few months until I get around to finishing the next set. I like the old slots for a "period" restoration. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-10-2008, 06:45 AM	#2
zeusflash Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Falls,Idaho Posts: 691	Re: New (old) Wheels Thats the wheel I have on my 69 3/4 ton big block pickup. Perfect for that period look.....its the only wheel I will run other than the whiteys and hub caps! Great looking truck! __________________ '69 3/4 ton 427 CST Pickup '71 CST Blazer '72 GMC 3/4 4x4

03-10-2008, 06:49 AM	#3
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Re: New (old) Wheels Good choice slots are a good look!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-10-2008, 06:50 AM	#4
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: New (old) Wheels That just looks sssoooooooooooo right! I absolutely lovethe period correct wheels on these trucks...to the point that I bought Ansen Sprints for my '72 Suburban. __________________ 1972 Chev Suburban(ongoing driveable project) 2010 Harley Wide Glide 1996 Subaru Outback(daily beater) !992 T-Bird Super Coupe(yet, another project) 1995 GMC Suburban(will be for sale, soon) 1995 Dodge 3500 Club Cab(Cummins 12V) 2001 Freightliner(Cummins Powered Money Maker)

03-10-2008, 06:52 AM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: New (old) Wheels zeus, I will be running this truck and/or my big block Longhorn to the North Pack River this summer. I stop at the Laughing Dog brewery and that barbeque place near there whenever I am in town. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-10-2008, 06:55 AM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: New (old) Wheels Thanks for the compliments. The nice thing is they are relatively inexpensive and easy to restore. I saw another set today for only $300 with 50% tread! Andy...the canopy/topper/cap is to keep the original gold paint on the wood bed in top shape until the resto. It rains alot here...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 03-10-2008 at 06:57 AM.

03-10-2008, 07:38 AM	#7
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: New (old) Wheels I like'em too.

03-10-2008, 07:46 AM	#8
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: New (old) Wheels I love the old slot look. better get them a nice set of B.F. radial TAs mounted on them

03-10-2008, 07:52 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,046	Re: New (old) Wheels What rim size are those? They sure look beefy. Very cool.

03-10-2008, 07:59 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: New (old) Wheels the thing I hate about them, they are always 16.5's. I'd get a set if I could find some old ones (read, cheap) that were 16's, but only the new ones are 16 inch. Mike... that looks awesome. Is that the one you'll be cruising to Tn for the board meet? (you KNOW you wanna)

03-10-2008, 08:06 AM	#11
69long"n"low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SURREY BC, CANADA Posts: 278	Re: New (old) Wheels those are the rims im running what did u do to them to get them so shiny stllookn and hotrod 80 what did u get the center caps ive been looking for some but havent been able to find any

03-10-2008, 08:11 AM	#12
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: New (old) Wheels love the slots, especially with a nice polish on them! like everyone else says, they are nice period wheels. not too flashy, just the way I like' em!! by the way, are those Ansens?? __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-10-2008, 10:17 AM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New (old) Wheels Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-10-2008, 12:14 PM	#15
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: New (old) Wheels Got them on my truck & like them. Yours look good too!...

03-10-2008, 12:21 PM	#16
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: New (old) Wheels hotrod...looking good. I've got a set on my '67 short step rat. CG...9.75 x 16.5 with 33x12.5x16.5's. Andy...I am sure there is enough meat there to turn them down to 16's...I have been looking at old engine lathes with 17-18" swing for wheel work. 69...about 20 minutes with Mother's and a soft rag! tcb-1, Thanks for the compliments and I have no idea but will look at the back of them for a name. Everyone else...thanks! I knew the retro guys would like these...I know I do. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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03-10-2008, 02:10 PM	#18
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: New (old) Wheels http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/showWheel.php?pk=151 $890.00 for 4 wheels __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/pooz911 Last edited by pooz911; 03-10-2008 at 02:13 PM.

03-10-2008, 09:25 PM	#19
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: New (old) Wheels pooz...nice! pmpski...Seattle craigslist a couple days ago. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-10-2008, 09:40 PM	#20
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: New (old) Wheels Those make it look tough!

03-10-2008, 10:15 PM	#21
BurnerBrown Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Landsale PA Posts: 82	Re: New (old) Wheels slots are old school bling.....they look great....

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