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Ekliptix 12-05-2018 03:35 PM

New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
In my thread here, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763360, I was looking for input to get a stock hubcap looking setup for my C10.

I tracked down some original hubcaps on Ebay, found some 15x7" wheels at Scott's Supertrucks, Alberta, and ordered the Cooper Trendsetter tires.

The wheels were painted red, so I sanded the paint off, and spray painted primer, white paint, and clear coat. The tire mounting shop nicked the painted lip up during the tire installation, so I had to do some paint touch ups. I'm not going to the hassle or cost of powder coating the wheels like I've seen others do.

https://i.imgur.com/mxKtZHnh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/SKAHatJh.jpg?1


Nothing fancy
https://i.imgur.com/82LG9Hvh.jpg

Primer
https://i.imgur.com/H08nSvAh.jpg

Waiting for the paint to dry, went sledding in British Colombia (iPhone photos).
https://i.imgur.com/NOgk1t9h.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pKqjz15h.jpg

Tires
https://i.imgur.com/PTTATRkh.jpg

Mounted with hubcaps
https://i.imgur.com/xlkflTdh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/aAIqxy3h.jpg
Can use a little polish
https://i.imgur.com/dbkiERnh.jpg

Next, mount 'em on the truck. What a build up with no pics on the truck, eh?! I'll get them on an update with a photo.

rjs53 12-05-2018 10:03 PM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Man that looks awesome! You guys are above the clouds, bet it was a blast. And ya, get some pics of the truck

71sierragrande 12-05-2018 10:29 PM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Looks like a blast. I raced dirt bikes for years. Sleds are so forgiving compared to a bike, like being on the water. We carved up the deep woods of northern Michigan in my youth before I moved out west(bikes in the summer, sleds in the winter). My '91 KTM 250 still sits in my garage pissed at me cuz Im not 25 anymore

jocko 12-06-2018 01:10 PM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Great wheel/tire/po1 combo - can’t wait to see it on the truck.

toolboxchev 12-06-2018 02:23 PM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
That would be just simply awesome!

OldBlue70C10 12-06-2018 02:44 PM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
I have a new set of these hubcaps as well, and was planning to do something similar. I am so glad you posted this so i could see what it will look like, They look great!

toms68cst 12-06-2018 08:48 PM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
That's gonna be sharp!

Myself 12-07-2018 11:07 AM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
This reminds me........I've got a set of 15x7 white steelies sitting in a storage building under some junk. I wonder if I still have caps for them??

davischevy 12-07-2018 11:42 AM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
I'm in the process of putting my NOS wheel covers and 7" wheels and white walls on my truck.

Already Gone 12-08-2018 01:43 PM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
3 Attachment(s)
15 x 7 rallys painted white with P01's but no white walls which would I'm sure enhance the look of my truck..

davischevy 12-08-2018 10:08 PM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone (Post 8401487)
15 x 7 rallys painted white with P01's but no white walls which would I'm sure enhance the look of my truck..

Looks great and whitewalls would be perfect.

Ekliptix 12-09-2018 12:49 AM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Got' em installed tonight. One teaser from the night photos I took. i'll start a separate thread on the night photos as I made a video with instructions.

https://i.imgur.com/8eXfTvoh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/EuUUUG2h.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/sVucZsk.jpg

davischevy 12-09-2018 12:52 AM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekliptix (Post 8401847)
Got' em installed tonight. One teaser from the night photos I took. i'll start a separate thread on the night photos as I made a video with instructions.

https://i.imgur.com/8eXfTvoh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/EuUUUG2h.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/sVucZsk.jpg

WOW! :bann:

OregonNed 12-09-2018 02:21 AM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
I love that pic in the snow!!

Aus69c20 12-09-2018 06:42 AM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Wow. Loved your truck before. Now it’s next level goodness.

aerotest 12-09-2018 10:24 AM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Man that truck looks tight! Nice work.

jocko 12-09-2018 11:28 AM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Can't believe you made that truck look even better - that looks perfect!

Coley 12-09-2018 12:59 PM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Absolutely love the look of the whitewalls and the original P01's.....damn near perfect, nicely done.
As for the sled/mountain/B.C pics.....unbelievable....as usual.
Living near the Alberta/BC border is a gift from God....lol.
Out here on the coast the mountain line is pretty much always green ....but the winter sports element is such a great thing...Sleds, Skates, Ski's.....nice going eh?...lol

All good
Coley

chewychevy67 12-09-2018 01:05 PM

Re: New wheel tire combo ready to mount (skinny tires + big block)
 
Po1s are the best. That truck is serious eye candy.


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