Hey folks,
I'm kinda new, actually back after selling my 62. I'm the guy who was trying to purchase the Twilight truck if you saw that thread. I worked on that for almost two years, but in the end, the current owner couldn't part with it. I thought I was done with the 60's C-10's at that point, but they wouldn't let go. I decided since I couldn't have THE Twilight truck, close was good enough so I bought a local 1965 C-10 short bed. At least its red and has power steering a V-8 and TH350 automatic. I'm in the process of adding power drum brakes and eventually A/C. I intend to make it a daily driver, but in my case I'm retired so it's not quite the same as if I were working every day. Mostly errands and doctor appointments and an occasional cruise-in I suppose. So, that's how I got here, now for my question.
As I said, I'm looking to make a driver. The truck I bought had some kind of God awful aluminum wheels and since I'm trying for a reasonable look alike to the Twilight truck I want to go with steel (maybe stock) wheels with center hubcaps. I finally found a set in the local area but the guy mentioned the stock rims are narrow and that tire options are limited for 15" wheels. I did some searching and that does seem to be the case. He mentioned 1970's Blazer rims were a little wider and possibly I could get 16" rims with better tire options. I'm thinking wider tires would be safer in the rain although I'm no speed demon.
Trying to keep with the Twilight look of stock rims and center caps, what are my options? Maybe just as important, where can I find them? Oh, I have six lug axles.
I really appreciate any help. I've tried a bunch of different searches both here and on the Internet, but I don't seem to be able to pose the right question.
Larry
