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CG · 11-15-2009, 11:29 PM

I personally dont think slots make your truck look old. I think a nice set of polished slots is timeless. Now if you dont take care of em and they get all filthy and rashed up, yeah they look like crap.

There are a ton of wheels out there much newer than slots that make a vehicle look dated.

Zumo · 11-15-2009, 11:59 PM

Slots r cool.

RustyParts · 11-16-2009, 06:36 AM

Two sets of American Racing 15x10 slots.

**special-K** · 11-16-2009, 09:04 AM

Yeah,they`re dated, it`s called "Classic", as in better than what is offered now and still just as good as ever. Slots don`t make these trucks look old, these trucks look old because they are old and slots look right at home. The only wheels that look dated will be all these "Look at how big mine are", "Look, they found a new shape to cut", and "Don`t look at his,look at me first" wheels. These are classic because they were just custom wheels,as in not stock, and made to be lighter while giving a sport look. That`s what they did and still do. You either got wheels made from 5 spokes (or 5-lugs) to fill between the hub and rim or a solid disc with large slots... light, strong, and attractive... everything you want without gawdy flash to date them. They look right on everything from an Austin Healey Sprite to a 1t van including everything in between.
Many folks are all caught up in the trendy wheels and the vehicle is just another canvas to mount them on. If they don`t see the wheels they like (this week) they just move on looking for "rimz". Kinda like when I eat. Food is just something to put sauces on. I love my sauces.

Rochlow · 11-16-2009, 09:18 AM

Love slots on 67-72... I'm looking for a set 15x7 and 15x8 with a 5x5 bolt pattern... (I know that's a tall order)

**slomotion** · 11-16-2009, 09:48 AM

There where only two styles of custom wheels "back in the day" that tripped my trigger; Slots and Torque-Thrust D's.
They will never go out of style.

When you're cleaning up a set of old slots what do you do with a really rough bead seat?

BluTrukker · 11-16-2009, 10:01 AM

meangreen68 Here is a pic of my slots. Sand paper and a power ball

I think they may be the same as yours. Can you give me the part number off the back? I have tried to figure out who made them, but I never thought they could be jeep wheels. If they are jeep wheels, does anyone know where I can find caps that use the three little bolts to hold them on.

meangreen68 · 11-16-2009, 03:49 PM

BluTrukker
I'm almost certain that those are the factory jeep wheels. I'll look for the part# when I get home tonight. The caps are hard to find in good shape, but, I might be able to get you a set. They are on another set of jeep wheels. They are not slots, they have about 10 or so round holes the size of a quarter. But I believe the caps are basically the same. If a person painted the ends, or put a chevy sticker on the caps, they wouldn't look bad. I'f your intrested I'll check on'em and drop you a pm. Thanks for the pics and post another when you get'em on the truck.

*k.t.* · 11-16-2009, 04:03 PM

I love slots!!! Does anybody know what years and models of jeep had slots?

**bowtie72** · 11-16-2009, 04:09 PM

A buddy of mine has a set. I think he might sell them. I know wrong place to post but I'm not sure if he is selling.

Tx Firefighter · 11-16-2009, 04:14 PM

There's no doubt that they are Jeep wheels...

Tx Firefighter · 11-16-2009, 04:16 PM

more...

**leddzepp** · 11-16-2009, 04:23 PM

I have a set (2) of 15 x 7, 5 lug pattern slots. Here is a link to a WIW: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=364889

It would be nice to get some input, as I want to sell these down the road when I get my truck ready to roll.

sakohntr · 11-16-2009, 06:55 PM

Do we like slots???

**mikey531** · 11-16-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey531

I looked at these"

http://maine.craigslist.org/pts/1464148754.html

They measure 7" inside the bead and they are decent just need cleaning. $100.00 will buy all 4

Not to hijack.. but where can I buy center caps or what is available? These wheels are on craigslist and had the center milled out to fit over the 4x4 hub but I am sure I could cover it with a center cap.

haulnrat · 11-16-2009, 09:46 PM

Here are pictures of my 15x8.5 5 lug slots. I found center caps at my local tire shop. He took the measurements and was able to order them in.

I found a pair of 16.5x8 and 16.5x10 5x5 lug slots at swap meet once and almost bought them by accident. Good think I looked on the back to see what size they were. Just think what buying tires for that would be like.

C/10 King · 11-16-2009, 10:59 PM

Slots? I love slots!!!!!!!

Doesn't everybody

Arad68 · 11-16-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey531

Not to hijack.. but where can I buy center caps or what is available? These wheels are on craigslist and had the center milled out to fit over the 4x4 hub but I am sure I could cover it with a center cap.

Try these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-BUL...item518d996656

**Boog** · 11-16-2009, 11:25 PM

As Rene documents the slots are a natural for our trucks. I had a set of ET IV polished slots on my first truck. 15x8 &10 Great looks.

meangreen68 · 11-17-2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Slots? I love slots!!!!!!!

Doesn't everybody

all hail the king...dang man! how many trucks do you own? Isn't it against the law to have that much C10 goodness at once.

*highperf4x4* · 11-17-2009, 01:07 AM

Well it's not a chevy but it's the only ride I've had the slots on!

pmpski_1 · 11-17-2009, 02:31 AM

I love slots. I have some 8 luggers for my c20 but haven't had the chance to mount them up to see if they fit. Here's to hoping they will. Took me a long while to find them.

Hey, where's stllookin?

**mikey531** · 11-17-2009, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arad68

Try these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-BUL...item518d996656

The problem with the slots I am looking at, is he drilled out two of them to go over a 4x4 hub. It has small holes which look like a cap is screwed on from the front.

**special-K** · 11-17-2009, 07:14 AM

Hey Rene! Oh magawd, all those trucks are like soooo dated. And it`s like that`s why they are so hip and all awesome and stuff. Right?
I call it era correct... better known as stone solid classic good looks.

Slots did wonders for an old Camper hauler. I do know dat:

They look good near the Colorado/New Mexico line...

They look good on Edisto Island,SC...

They look good in PA Dutch country...

They looked good dirty on the Ocracoke Island ferry in NC...

They looked pretty good on my shortbed in the grocery store lot in Page,AZ...

These are all older pictures from 20 or more years ago and they`d look just as good today.You can`t 'date" timeless.

meangreen68 · 11-17-2009, 11:23 AM

Special K that edisto Island pic looks like it came from a vintage brochure promoting state parks. I love it. Timeless is right. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

11-15-2009, 11:29 PM	#26
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: Slot lovers unite! I personally dont think slots make your truck look old. I think a nice set of polished slots is timeless. Now if you dont take care of em and they get all filthy and rashed up, yeah they look like crap. There are a ton of wheels out there much newer than slots that make a vehicle look dated.

11-15-2009, 11:59 PM	#27
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Slot lovers unite! Slots r cool. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

11-16-2009, 06:36 AM	#28
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Slot lovers unite! Two sets of American Racing 15x10 slots. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

11-16-2009, 09:04 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Slot lovers unite! Yeah,they`re dated, it`s called "Classic", as in better than what is offered now and still just as good as ever. Slots don`t make these trucks look old, these trucks look old because they are old and slots look right at home. The only wheels that look dated will be all these "Look at how big mine are", "Look, they found a new shape to cut", and "Don`t look at his,look at me first" wheels. These are classic because they were just custom wheels,as in not stock, and made to be lighter while giving a sport look. That`s what they did and still do. You either got wheels made from 5 spokes (or 5-lugs) to fill between the hub and rim or a solid disc with large slots... light, strong, and attractive... everything you want without gawdy flash to date them. They look right on everything from an Austin Healey Sprite to a 1t van including everything in between. Many folks are all caught up in the trendy wheels and the vehicle is just another canvas to mount them on. If they don`t see the wheels they like (this week) they just move on looking for "rimz". Kinda like when I eat. Food is just something to put sauces on. I love my sauces. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-19-2015 at 05:16 PM.

11-16-2009, 09:18 AM	#30
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Slot lovers unite! Love slots on 67-72... I'm looking for a set 15x7 and 15x8 with a 5x5 bolt pattern... (I know that's a tall order)

11-16-2009, 09:48 AM	#31
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Slot lovers unite! There where only two styles of custom wheels "back in the day" that tripped my trigger; Slots and Torque-Thrust D's. They will never go out of style. When you're cleaning up a set of old slots what do you do with a really rough bead seat? __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

11-16-2009, 10:01 AM	#32
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Slot lovers unite! meangreen68 Here is a pic of my slots. Sand paper and a power ball I think they may be the same as yours. Can you give me the part number off the back? I have tried to figure out who made them, but I never thought they could be jeep wheels. If they are jeep wheels, does anyone know where I can find caps that use the three little bolts to hold them on. Attached Images __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig! Last edited by BluTrukker; 11-16-2009 at 10:03 AM.

11-16-2009, 03:49 PM	#33
meangreen68 you gotta be kiddin! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hamburg AR Posts: 107	Re: Slot lovers unite! BluTrukker I'm almost certain that those are the factory jeep wheels. I'll look for the part# when I get home tonight. The caps are hard to find in good shape, but, I might be able to get you a set. They are on another set of jeep wheels. They are not slots, they have about 10 or so round holes the size of a quarter. But I believe the caps are basically the same. If a person painted the ends, or put a chevy sticker on the caps, they wouldn't look bad. I'f your intrested I'll check on'em and drop you a pm. Thanks for the pics and post another when you get'em on the truck. __________________ It ain't easy being greasy! Last edited by meangreen68; 11-16-2009 at 03:50 PM.

11-16-2009, 04:03 PM	#34
k.t. Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Byron, Wyoming Posts: 48	Re: Slot lovers unite! I love slots!!! Does anybody know what years and models of jeep had slots?

11-16-2009, 04:09 PM	#35
bowtie72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 355	Re: Slot lovers unite! A buddy of mine has a set. I think he might sell them. I know wrong place to post but I'm not sure if he is selling. __________________ 1968 SWB "Little White Truck" 1972 LWB LS 4l80 "Plain Jane!!"

11-16-2009, 04:14 PM	#36
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Slot lovers unite! There's no doubt that they are Jeep wheels... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-16-2009, 04:16 PM	#37
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Slot lovers unite! more... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-16-2009, 04:23 PM	#38
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,979	Re: Slot lovers unite! I have a set (2) of 15 x 7, 5 lug pattern slots. Here is a link to a WIW: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=364889 It would be nice to get some input, as I want to sell these down the road when I get my truck ready to roll. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

11-16-2009, 06:55 PM	#39
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	Re: Slot lovers unite! Do we like slots??? Attached Images __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

11-16-2009, 09:46 PM	#41
haulnrat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 136	Re: Slot lovers unite! Here are pictures of my 15x8.5 5 lug slots. I found center caps at my local tire shop. He took the measurements and was able to order them in. I found a pair of 16.5x8 and 16.5x10 5x5 lug slots at swap meet once and almost bought them by accident. Good think I looked on the back to see what size they were. Just think what buying tires for that would be like. Attached Images



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11-16-2009, 10:59 PM	#42
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Slot lovers unite! Slots? I love slots!!!!!!! Doesn't everybody __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

11-16-2009, 11:25 PM	#44
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Slot lovers unite! As Rene documents the slots are a natural for our trucks. I had a set of ET IV polished slots on my first truck. 15x8 &10 Great looks. __________________ 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

11-17-2009, 01:07 AM	#46
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Slot lovers unite! Well it's not a chevy but it's the only ride I've had the slots on!

11-17-2009, 02:31 AM	#47
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Slot lovers unite! I love slots. I have some 8 luggers for my c20 but haven't had the chance to mount them up to see if they fit. Here's to hoping they will. Took me a long while to find them. Hey, where's stllookin? __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

11-17-2009, 07:14 AM	#49
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Slot lovers unite! Hey Rene! Oh magawd, all those trucks are like soooo dated. And it`s like that`s why they are so hip and all awesome and stuff. Right? I call it era correct... better known as stone solid classic good looks. Slots did wonders for an old Camper hauler. I do know dat: They look good near the Colorado/New Mexico line... They look good on Edisto Island,SC... They look good in PA Dutch country... They looked good dirty on the Ocracoke Island ferry in NC... They looked pretty good on my shortbed in the grocery store lot in Page,AZ... These are all older pictures from 20 or more years ago and they`d look just as good today.You can`t 'date" timeless. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-19-2015 at 05:19 PM.

11-17-2009, 11:23 AM	#50
meangreen68 you gotta be kiddin! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hamburg AR Posts: 107	Re: Slot lovers unite! Special K that edisto Island pic looks like it came from a vintage brochure promoting state parks. I love it. Timeless is right. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. __________________ It ain't easy being greasy!

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