There is an article in the last issue of the V.C.C.A. magazine (by Bob Adler) about wheel pinstriping.
I think it might be important to note that what constituted a "deluxe cab" option would have been different in '53 & '54. Tim is talking about his '54. Woogeroo has a '53. (am I missing something) correct me if I'm wrong here.....
As far as pinstriping the wheels goes, I think it may have been different on different years. For instance: (and this is backed up by the above mentioned V.C.C.A. article by Adler) in 1951 all 15" & 16" wheels got the 3 stripe treatment regardless of the paint option on the truck. This is what is shown in the restoration package I got from G.M. for my '51 also.
So, Woogeroo, if you really want to be exactly correct I'd get a resto packet for your '53 and check to see what it says about the wheels.
B.T.W. Jim Carter has a really nice wheel / tire combo (with the pinstripes) in his showroom if you are ever there and want to see what it's supposed to look like!
Stingray
