*90xlt,351w,e4od,1356m*79,400,C6,205,19donors*73,400,np435,d20j twin
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I always like a little subtle pinstriping that follows body lines. Not so much the scrolly swirls that frequently end up on tailgates or deck lids. Actual painted stripes kicks up the cool factor in my book, but most of us probably wouldn't notice the difference.
As for those 3 rims, my taste steers away from the center one, but around here they were popular on Chevies when I was growing up & I've always been a Ford guy. It's more of a Camaro/Chevelle rim in my head.
But that's my taste. I wouldn't paint my truck purple either, but I can admire the way you will pull yours together to look good as a complete package. From the work you've done so far, I think it will look sharp when you're done. It'll look good on you. What would look right to me for mine wouldn't necessarily look right for you. My wife has a purple dress that looks great on her, but would look funny on me. I've been saying this a lot lately, it's part of the fun with these to make it your own. To build it to fit your needs & likes.
Personally I've been trying to locate some of these for my hot rod styled 73. I think they're 65 Shelby gt350 rims, & I had 2 of them planned for my 64 Falcon convertible way back when. I never found another pair, so I never ran them. I liked the look & didn't know what they were off of back then. I haven't been able to find them in a 5 on 5.5 yet.
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For awhile I was looking at something similar to the old 1960s batmobile rims, a little less gothic, without the bat, while I was trying to figure out what those old Shelby rims actually were. I thought those batmobile-ish rims might work, but prefer the Shelby style rims.
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I'm still clueless & scratching my head as to what to run on my 79. But I haven't figured out the big picture on that one yet. It'll probably start out with white spokes if I don't come up with anything else in the meantime, just because they're period correct & I have a set that can be painted.
But I'm an old guy with tastes influenced by his growing up & what I'm thinking about for an older truck. I'm not saying those rims would be right at all for your truck. Just showing some pics of where my head's been recently (and secretely hoping someone knows where to get those Shelbys in a 5 on 5.5 😁). This needs to be all yours & right for your big picture, & we've seen enough of your work to know that it will be. Keep up the good work. 👍
As for those 3 rims, my taste steers away from the center one, but around here they were popular on Chevies when I was growing up & I've always been a Ford guy. It's more of a Camaro/Chevelle rim in my head.
But that's my taste. I wouldn't paint my truck purple either, but I can admire the way you will pull yours together to look good as a complete package. From the work you've done so far, I think it will look sharp when you're done. It'll look good on you. What would look right to me for mine wouldn't necessarily look right for you. My wife has a purple dress that looks great on her, but would look funny on me. I've been saying this a lot lately, it's part of the fun with these to make it your own. To build it to fit your needs & likes.
Personally I've been trying to locate some of these for my hot rod styled 73. I think they're 65 Shelby gt350 rims, & I had 2 of them planned for my 64 Falcon convertible way back when. I never found another pair, so I never ran them. I liked the look & didn't know what they were off of back then. I haven't been able to find them in a 5 on 5.5 yet.
For awhile I was looking at something similar to the old 1960s batmobile rims, a little less gothic, without the bat, while I was trying to figure out what those old Shelby rims actually were. I thought those batmobile-ish rims might work, but prefer the Shelby style rims.
I'm still clueless & scratching my head as to what to run on my 79. But I haven't figured out the big picture on that one yet. It'll probably start out with white spokes if I don't come up with anything else in the meantime, just because they're period correct & I have a set that can be painted.
But I'm an old guy with tastes influenced by his growing up & what I'm thinking about for an older truck. I'm not saying those rims would be right at all for your truck. Just showing some pics of where my head's been recently (and secretely hoping someone knows where to get those Shelbys in a 5 on 5.5 😁). This needs to be all yours & right for your big picture, & we've seen enough of your work to know that it will be. Keep up the good work. 👍
