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Old 12-05-2018, 03:35 PM   #1
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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.





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Waiting for the paint to dry, went sledding in British Colombia (iPhone photos).



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Mounted with hubcaps


Can use a little polish


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.
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Old 12-05-2018, 10:03 PM   #2
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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
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Old 12-05-2018, 10:29 PM   #3
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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
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Old 12-06-2018, 01:10 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 12-06-2018, 02:23 PM   #5
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That would be just simply awesome!
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Old 12-06-2018, 02:44 PM   #6
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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!
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Old 12-06-2018, 08:48 PM   #7
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That's gonna be sharp!
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Old 12-07-2018, 11:07 AM   #8
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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??
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Old 12-07-2018, 11:42 AM   #9
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I'm in the process of putting my NOS wheel covers and 7" wheels and white walls on my truck.
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Old 12-08-2018, 01:43 PM   #10
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15 x 7 rallys painted white with P01's but no white walls which would I'm sure enhance the look of my truck..
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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.
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Old 12-09-2018, 12:49 AM   #12
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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.



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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.



WOW!
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Old 12-09-2018, 02:21 AM   #14
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I love that pic in the snow!!
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Old 12-09-2018, 06:42 AM   #15
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Wow. Loved your truck before. Now it’s next level goodness.
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Old 12-09-2018, 10:24 AM   #16
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Man that truck looks tight! Nice work.
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Old 12-09-2018, 11:28 AM   #17
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Can't believe you made that truck look even better - that looks perfect!
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Old 12-09-2018, 12:59 PM   #18
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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

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Po1s are the best. That truck is serious eye candy.
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