New look, old wheels

[olharleyman]

SO I was wondering out load again with my friend this evening after getting a couple things done on my truck (cat installed and a little extension of the exhaust) and my friend handed me these
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN4184.jpg
I should have known he was up to something when he showed up with them in his hand knowing full well I only drink if it's these or St.Paulie Girl.

So I was over his place yesterday thinking out loud about how I was not really liking the rims on my truck and wondering what they would look like if I painted them black to give them a little depth. Well needless to say he remembered it came over this evening handed the beer to me and said
" I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU TO PAINT THEM RIMS AND I WILL EVEN TAKE YOU TO GET THE PAINT" well after 3 of them beers and a DDD there was nothing else to do but do it.

So here's what I did and how they turned out like to hear what you all got to say about them, I am kind of not really sure I am thinking maybe just completely blacking them out will look better any input gladly excepted.

tapin up the front's
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN4162.jpg
Add a little primer
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN4165.jpg
Then a little black
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN4168.jpg
End up with the old wheel with a new look
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN4174.jpg
Rear wheel looks a little different now too
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/DSCN4181.jpg

So what do you think?

[Crinale]

i think they look good... any further away shots of the whole truck?

[corax]

Mmmm . . . Grolsch. I would've probably held out for some Saint Bernardus

Look good though, I'd keep it two-tone

[Scooter25]

Deffinitly stick with the 2tone.

[Scuba]

Should look bitchin on your truck

[YotaFun]

looks awesome.
Something I would have done was kept those bolts silver too.
that would have added a nice pop.

[olharleyman]

i think they look good... any further away shots of the whole truck?


Here's these

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/Trail%20Gear%20Front%20Bumper/DSCN4213.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/Trail%20Gear%20Front%20Bumper/DSCN4211.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/Trail%20Gear%20Front%20Bumper/DSCN4209.jpg

[olharleyman]

looks awesome.
Something I would have done was kept those bolts silver too.
that would have added a nice pop.


Those will be replaced or cleaned up to be silver again just have not got to them yet but I agree with you 100%

[Scuba]

Alright Harley, I've seen enough pictures of that thing on the street. Get some pictures of it destroying nature in a tread lightly kind of way..

[Crinale]

the whole truck pics definitely look good... :thumbup: and i agree with steve... get that thing out in the rocks and take some good pics ;)

[olharleyman]

I am working on it but out here in the D.C. area it's hard to find places to go out and have any real fun but here's a couple from this weekend at the farm can't do any real wheelin there either cause it's a farm lol there from a phone I just got so it is what it is

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/IMG00029.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/IMG00031.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/IMG00033.jpg

Plus this is still a work in progress but I am closer to being happy with it notice I didnt say finished cause well you know they never get finished right

ordered this today

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/65_1.jpg

Smittybilt XRC 10 Winch Comp. Series

The new Smittybilt Comp-Series XRC-10 Winch encompasses all the best features you would want in a winch. Every XRC-10 (10,000 LB.) winch features a 5.5 HP Series Wound Motor and a Planetary Gear System with 218:1 gear ratio that will deliver power and reliability at a premium price. For a recovery system with the muscle and dependability to bail you out of any situation, the XRC-10 Comp. Series Winch has all the heavy duty toughness you′re looking for.

* Revolutionary planetary gear system boasts an 10,000 lb. line rating and 218:1 gear ratio
* 5.5 hp, 12-volt, Series Wound Motor
* 94\\\' of 21/64\\\" Synthetic DSK-75 10,000lb rope, 1/7th weight of steel cable / No Kinks, Curls or wire splinters / Minimal stretch Non-Rotational / UV and Abrasive Resistant / Specifically coated to resist slippage on winch drum / Comes with protective sleeve to prevent overheating and replaceable hook
* Intuitive design ensures a simple, hassle-free installation
* A heavy duty winching system with great features at an incredible overall value
* Drum size: Diameter/Length: 2.5\" (63 mm) x 9′ (228)
* Mounting bolt pattern: 10\\\" x 4.5\\\" (4 bolts, 3/8\") (254 mm x 114.3 mm)
* Overall Dimension (LxWxH): 21.15\" x 6.3\" x 8.6\" (537 mm x 160 mm x 218 mm)
* Total shipping weight: 84 lbs (38 kgs)
* Aluminum Fairlead Included

$549 shipped and a free cover best price I found and learned that Winch Depot and 4wheelpart are the same company tring them both for the best price and the funny thing is that they will under cut each other to make the sell.

Also ordered up this from KAJOBUILT (local guy here I got the front from him as well so I will have the full T.G. bumper kit very soon) to match the front, I got the optional frame to bumper mounts as well

http://www.trail-gear.com/images/120111-1-k-800.jpg

Optional frame to bumper supports

http://www.trail-gear.com/images/120112-1-k-800.jpg

Next thing I will be getting is the sliders then I should be done with it for awhile I hope anyway

[olharleyman]

Alright Harley, I've seen enough pictures of that thing on the street. Get some pictures of it destroying nature in a tread lightly kind of way..


Here's for you scuby just a off the street pic from a cam phone but I knew I had to get this for you when I got out and looked the hill is a lot steeper then it looks and all the rain and leaves we have had here lately 8 out the the last 10 days made it quite interesting to get back up

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x275/fifty5panhead/IMG00042.jpg

[toyNG]

looks sweet man. Hopefully it holds up to some abuse

[Crinale]

looks sweet man. Hopefully it holds up to some abuse


by the look of it, id be quite surprised if it doesnt...