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No kiddin... that's one of the reason's why i don't mind my 7.7 liter sittin in the garage!

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A few days after the last post I know, but here's a place to get these wheels.

www.akhwheels.com

I'm not affiliated with these guys, but I have bought a set of 5 for my '71 Bronco. They buy up all sorts of old wheels and restore them. They are so particular that they wont mix and match a set that wasn't polished with the same compound as the reflection won't be the same.

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Hey Rat Rod
What size are your tires and it looks like you have no drop?
I just picked up a set of 15x8 slots with 235 60R15's on the front and they look small on there with a a lot of wheel opening
SW

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i'd like to find some slots for my 91 pickup.do they sell them for that year?

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You're kidding, right?

There are slot mags for EVERY year. I'm surprised we've never seen a stock Model T with them (now watch, someone HAS a picture of a stock Model T with them and will post it;)

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If I am not mistaken, wheels on Chevy trucks are fairly standard in sizing and backspacing. The main variant is the number of lugs.

Kurt, you will do well to choose a size of wheel, and measure lug spacing first. Then search boneyards, ebay, craigslist, pennysaver, etc. Slot-mags are out of of production these days, but they were very common years ago. Pricing for a set in good condition will be less than most new sets of steelies.

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While CL, ebay and others are a good source for used wheels new slots are still available at for instance Summit Racing. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARE-A695765/ and

http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/wheel...ubcat3=1101101 for examples.

I think there are others still offering them too.

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Alright slot lovers, help me out here: I have 4 slots for my C20. Now, I only have 8 lug nuts and I need 24 more. I've checked the local tire\wheel shop and auto parts store, and they don't have lug nuts for me. What type of lug nuts do I need? I'll probably have to order them from somewhere.

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I've got the remakes on my '71 SG

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The only way to go... 8 lug 16.5 inch

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Now with photo

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pmpski 1: I had really good help from Sheila at Massey Accessory Shop in OK. (405) 239-2010. Best bet is to carefully measure the depth and diameter of holes and be ready to give her as much info about the wheel as you have. Mine are on a 70 c20 suburban. Got something called a 1/2 inch Duplex Mag Part No. 75187B. Probably a Gorilla product. THink they're like 2 1/2 inches long. 1/2 inch thread. 1 inch in the wheel hole and 1 1/2 outside. Don't forget the washers.

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For the old slots om my 69, I bought
7/16 x 3/4 long shaft lug nuts from Auto Zone but they were like a $1.00 a piece

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A plain ol tire store might not carry lug nuts but a custom wheel n tire shop will and can get you most anything you need to mount your new wheels.

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Ansen Sprint 6 Lugs with original caps...Rare Antique earrings for a beautiful truck. Get them if you can find them...

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Hey I remember that one. You're taking good care of it Dr.

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I like it! :metal:

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This is what the Ansen Sprints looked like when I first saw them. The gentleman said I could have them if I wanted them. I could not believe it. About 2 hours of labor each with a powerball and some new shoes:gmc2:.

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Well I like the wheels and the truck too. Mine is a 72 SierraGrande, that's olive green and white 2 tone. Yours looks alot better. :lol:

:gmc2:

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I'd love to get slots, but the sets I've found aren't the size I want and aren't very friendly to the budget. I'm trying to find some 16x8's or some 16x10's for my truck. I hate 3/4 tons, wheels are hard to find, CHEAP!!!!

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Man that's a beautiful truck. I love the look of the new versions of these wheels. Perfect combo of retro style and modern flare. Thanks for the pics.

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Test fitment today. I know people are running 33s on C20s, but I wanted to do a test fitment before I commit to buying new tires. There may be 1 good one between the four I have. I only have 1 set of lug nuts so I just did this side.

I still don't know if I'll have enough clearance when the suspension is loaded until I drive it. Looks pretty good. I still have quite a bit of cleanup to do, and then I'll need to paint the hubs or find something to cover those Dana 60 hubs.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/...a9a929ac_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/...0c221388_m.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/...a36c3ffe_m.jpg

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Old Skool is the rule.....

I found (2) 6 lug 15 x 8-1/2 Indy Aluminum Slots and (2) 15 x 7 Western Aluminum slots via internet searches. Rear tires are 33x12.5x15, fronts are 235-75-R15.

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Well here she is....took alot longer to get em on the truck than I expected.
I love these wheels. Makes the truck look just the way I wanted.
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Now, unfortunately, with the Doctor bills ever mounting, a 1 year old baby girl, and some changes at work....looks like I'll be saying goodbye to it. Sometimes it's difficult not to get a little "hacked off" at the way things turn out. But I know where a couple more trucks are...so when things get settled down again, I'll start over.

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Well that's a shame. No way to hang on to it?

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I just got this blazer yesterday for parts, mainly for the slots. I traded a pair of fenders for the whole rig.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...r/IMG_5491.jpg

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dprs anyone know who still sells the 8x6.5 wheel pattern of these at all.

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I just acquired a 72 lwb, and am in the dreaming stages, right now.
It's a stock, rust bucket, running, project, and I'm trying to get some ideas on how I want the finish product to be...

I like the stance on this one, the best...
What size wheels / tires are you running?
What's the specs on your suspension?
I'd like to check out a build thread, if you have one, if that'll answer my questions, easier.
Thank you in advance.

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Ttt

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is ford/chevy five lug pattern the same by any chance?

I gotta friend with slots he may sell em there on a 78ish for truck

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Nope, as with all Ford/GM they had to do everything different.

Chevy 5 on 5
Ford 5 on 5.5

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Lets start at the begining.......
tires-BFG's 255/60/15 all the way around.
rims-15x8's front and 15x10's back.
stance-3''-5'' drop coils.

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/w...2/dcp_4573.jpg

Hope this helps.

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Dangit!

Id like a set but guess not this time around.

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Well as usual I am tail end charlie on these conversations but here is my daughters first vehicle project that I have been working on since last March.
It is actually finnished but this was when we first put her slots on it.
I bought the wheels from someone on this site as well as the truck and alot of misc. parts to put it together. Pretty cool!
BTW, some great looking rides here! I am an original freak but man I do like slots on our vintage trucks.

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Front rim as bought, and rear rim after polishing for 20 minutes, Both rims are 15 x 9.5. Picked 4 of these up for $100 plus shipping.
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/IMGP1267.jpg

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ive got slots aswell, ansen sprints i believe

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Looks great! I like the truck too!

:lol:

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For those interested in new slots, I just saw an advertisement in Classic Truck magazine that Stockton Wheel now produces the old slot wheels in various sizes and widths and even 6 lug pattern.

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Thanks for the info! :metal: