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Tx Firefighter · 04-23-2007, 03:28 PM

I've been getting tired of the look my truck had, so I've been trying to figure out how to change it without spending my coin.

I felt like the wheels were what needed updating. I'm a rally wheel guy, so the search was on for a set. I posted a "wanted to buy" ad here on the board. Almost instantly, some members pointed me at some wheels on Craigslist. They were only a few miles from me too. So, 50 bucks later, I had 5 rally wheels.

My 50 dollar Craigslist score:

Then, being even poorer, I posted a "for sale" ad on the board to sell my old wheels and tires. Again, almost instantly I had them sold to a local member. This gave me money to visit my local tire store and buy the shoes.

I'm happier with the look now:

Tx Firefighter · 04-23-2007, 03:31 PM

But wait, don't call yet, there is more!....

Look closely in the bed of my truck above, past the remodeling rubbish and old mailbox, and you'll see the second half of my Craigslist score.

There was also a funny set of finned valve covers. I gave 20 more bucks for them. They got funny crossed flag emblems on them. Best I can tell, they're some 70's era Corvette covers.

DangerBoy · 04-23-2007, 03:35 PM

How much drop do you have on your ride?

*Shane* · 04-23-2007, 03:37 PM

want to sell the original steel wheels and hub caps?

shifty · 04-23-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

want to sell the original steel wheels and hub caps?

I think he already did - that's how he got the money to buy the tires for the rally wheels.

Tx Firefighter · 04-23-2007, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerBoy

How much drop do you have on your ride?

5.5 inches in front, 6 in rear.

*Shane* · 04-23-2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

want to sell the original steel wheels and hub caps?

roger that ... went back and re-read the post ... didn't see the section between the pics where he said he had sold them ... i'm like a 4 year old ... i see pics and skip the words sometimes.

ratrod67 · 04-23-2007, 05:05 PM

The truck looks good! The valve covers look like the ones off my DZ302. What are the casting #'s on the underside? Do they have drippers? $20 is a great score!!

powell72 · 04-23-2007, 07:29 PM

Truck looks good with the rallys. I liked the red steelies but I think there just wasn't enough wheel/tire in the rear.
Don't spit shine those valve covers too much, they fit the theme of the truck!
(That's a compliment.

)

Captain Knievel · 04-23-2007, 07:56 PM

That deal went down the way I always promise my deals will go down. If you look in my back yard you will see that I have never quite been able to do the "No, honey, I'll sell this and use the money to pay for that" thing successfully.

Truck looks dramatically different with the ralleys.

**Boog** · 04-23-2007, 08:08 PM

Hey Chief! Now you've got it going on with the rallys. Even without caps n rings it looks better. $10 per wheel? Rubbin my head wondering why I never scratch up deals like that.....

and what is this Craig's list I keep hearing about? Who and where is he?

Trey` · 04-23-2007, 08:45 PM

I can't ever find deals like that either, craigslist.org it is a classified place, but I did like the red wheels too.

**N2TRUX** · 04-23-2007, 09:31 PM

Man you always impress me with your ability to make an old beater look cool. I hate to say it, but I am dissapointed that you changed the wheels.

IMO Rally wheels were a downgrade....

**special-K** · 04-23-2007, 11:24 PM

Looking good TX.You got to your scheme ahead of me.I have 8" steelies I had powdercoated juicey red and even have a set of the Z28 valve covers.I planned to have custom thin whitewalls made in a wider tire.I don`t think it`ll be all that cheap of a build.But,I want it to look that way(and be that way as much as posible).Mine is parts from several trucks,so the truck will get satin paint.I`m moving away from my white scheme,I think

04-23-2007, 03:28 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks I've been getting tired of the look my truck had, so I've been trying to figure out how to change it without spending my coin. I felt like the wheels were what needed updating. I'm a rally wheel guy, so the search was on for a set. I posted a "wanted to buy" ad here on the board. Almost instantly, some members pointed me at some wheels on Craigslist. They were only a few miles from me too. So, 50 bucks later, I had 5 rally wheels. My 50 dollar Craigslist score: Then, being even poorer, I posted a "for sale" ad on the board to sell my old wheels and tires. Again, almost instantly I had them sold to a local member. This gave me money to visit my local tire store and buy the shoes. I'm happier with the look now: Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-23-2007, 03:31 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks But wait, don't call yet, there is more!.... Look closely in the bed of my truck above, past the remodeling rubbish and old mailbox, and you'll see the second half of my Craigslist score. There was also a funny set of finned valve covers. I gave 20 more bucks for them. They got funny crossed flag emblems on them. Best I can tell, they're some 70's era Corvette covers. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-23-2007, 03:35 PM	#3
DangerBoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springville, Ca Posts: 270	Re: Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks How much drop do you have on your ride? __________________ 2002 S10 ZR2 for the dirt. 1968 C10 shorty for the street. She said the truck would be the end of us. I still have the truck!

04-23-2007, 03:37 PM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks want to sell the original steel wheels and hub caps?

04-23-2007, 05:05 PM	#8
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks The truck looks good! The valve covers look like the ones off my DZ302. What are the casting #'s on the underside? Do they have drippers? $20 is a great score!! Attached Images

04-23-2007, 07:29 PM	#9
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks Truck looks good with the rallys. I liked the red steelies but I think there just wasn't enough wheel/tire in the rear. Don't spit shine those valve covers too much, they fit the theme of the truck! (That's a compliment. ) __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-23-2007, 07:56 PM	#10
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks That deal went down the way I always promise my deals will go down. If you look in my back yard you will see that I have never quite been able to do the "No, honey, I'll sell this and use the money to pay for that" thing successfully. Truck looks dramatically different with the ralleys. __________________ 1970 C10

04-23-2007, 08:08 PM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,979	Re: Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks Hey Chief! Now you've got it going on with the rallys. Even without caps n rings it looks better. $10 per wheel? Rubbin my head wondering why I never scratch up deals like that..... and what is this Craig's list I keep hearing about? Who and where is he? __________________ 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

04-23-2007, 08:45 PM	#12
Trey` Active Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cooks Point,Texas Posts: 238	Re: Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks I can't ever find deals like that either, craigslist.org it is a classified place, but I did like the red wheels too. __________________ '70 Chevy stepside, ECE discs & 4/6, '00 GMC ext. cab stepside, never ending project '07 GMC Crew Cab, 24's & 5/7 "We, the unwilling, led by the unquailified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long with so little, we now attempt, the impossible with nothing"

04-23-2007, 09:31 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks Man you always impress me with your ability to make an old beater look cool. I hate to say it, but I am dissapointed that you changed the wheels. IMO Rally wheels were a downgrade.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 04-23-2007 at 09:31 PM.

04-23-2007, 11:24 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Zapatos Nuevo- or - New shoes, why this board rocks Looking good TX.You got to your scheme ahead of me.I have 8" steelies I had powdercoated juicey red and even have a set of the Z28 valve covers.I planned to have custom thin whitewalls made in a wider tire.I don`t think it`ll be all that cheap of a build.But,I want it to look that way(and be that way as much as posible).Mine is parts from several trucks,so the truck will get satin paint.I`m moving away from my white scheme,I think __________________ "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 ~



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