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factorystock · 01-12-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Slik69

any info on where to buy new 6 lug steelies.

Any period stock wheel will always be harder to find because they are no longer manufactured.The wide stock wheel ( 15" and 16.5" )was very popular on 4X4's in the early 70' till wagonwheels=white spokes

caused them to dissappear. It is a swap meet type item or internet search, good old stuff is always hard to find. New wheels can be made, but is expensive.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-07-2009, 11:09 PM

I don't know, I thought they were 8 inches wide. Oh well, I don;t care any more!

Hipper · 01-11-2009, 08:11 PM

heres mine on 15X8 ralleys,and 277/60/15's

thirdstreettito · 01-11-2009, 08:41 PM

Anyone know what rallys these are?

Maybe these?

http://www.rallyamerica.com/artillary.html

CG · 01-12-2009, 01:44 AM

Stockton wheel does not have a very good rep. I belong to another board that has a couple of threads on these guys. I would say pretty close to 90% of the people that have used them had horrible dealings and wouldn't use them again.

Personally Ive never used em. I wouldnt chance it.

The stock steel (not ralleys, I dont consider them steelies) 8x15 6 lug wheels seem to come in waves...none out there for awhile and then all of a sudden a bunch come up for sale on the board.

I have a set on one of my 4x4's and one spare set that aren't for sale. And an 8 lug set on my other 4x4. I really like the look of em.

**special-K** · 01-12-2009, 06:44 AM

I think you`d be alright with Stockton Wheel ordering these wheels.They are a standard design.They custom build wheels and I imagine problems can come from that.8 x 15s were mass-produced at one time,so it should be an easy order to fill.

jdstx · 01-12-2009, 09:06 AM

Here is a possible source for the 15x8s from the mil blazers. 1 ton axles from the pick ups as well.
http://www.govliquidation.com/locations/index.html

c10addict · 01-12-2009, 10:05 AM

Heres my 64... I know there is a company making 17 18 19 and 20" steel wheels... Summit Racing will have them soon... They are not cheap though! 18s are around $290.00 a wheel...

thirdstreettito · 01-12-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

Heres my 64... I know there is a company making 17 18 19 and 20" steel wheels... Summit Racing will have them soon... They are not cheap though! 18s are around $290.00 a wheel...

Yeah, you can get 20x8.5 Boss 338's(TT lookalikes)for under $200. I think I'd rather have the Boss wheels, they save me money.

CG · 01-12-2009, 10:19 AM

Check these out...give you a few ideas on who to use and possibly not use. special-k may be correct. Personally I wouldnt chance it if you are in any kind of hurry.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...stockton+wheel

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...stockton+wheel

**special-K** · 01-12-2009, 10:29 AM

Yeah,I can`t say for sure either.I`m just thinking these could be "stock" items which could make a difference compared to "custom built".I don`t know what the complaints were,but I`ve heard what CG says,too,and it would make me hesitate.I know I wouldn`t pay any company extra money for expedited service.That`s just through money away,IMO.How do you know they are doing anything faster than normal?I can`t see paying extra for a company to do what it should do for all orders.It feels alot better to wait for a part than to pay extra and wait.I`d never set myself up for that.
Check out Pete Paulsen Wheels.

Bradlito,this thread is about steelies.

LOW DOUGH · 01-12-2009, 05:44 PM

This is what i'm sitting on. The backs are the 6 lug ralies. Have a 69 rear in it. The truck is a 71 with the 69 front clip and doors. It's a mix match of wheels. At least it rolls.

chrislehr · 01-12-2009, 06:16 PM

love em:

Mayo · 01-12-2009, 06:55 PM

Here is my truck. I don't really consider these steelies, but whatever. Apparently, they are off a newer style Dodge truck or van. But to me, they look like 8 lug Corvette Rallies.

**special-K** · 01-13-2009, 08:27 AM

Your`s may look taller due to the narrower profile.Mine are pretty short for a 33 also.Tire sizes are nominal dimensions,as opposed to actual,and vary rom manufacturer to manufacturer as well as between designs within the same company.Usually not noticable to the eye.

Mayo · 01-13-2009, 10:03 AM

I also have a set of stock 16.5 inch wheels with original hubcaps but I don't think they would look that great on my truck.

brendonak · 01-13-2009, 03:42 PM

Can you get like a 255/55 or 265/50 tire for the 16.5?

**special-K** · 01-13-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brendonak

Can you get like a 255/55 or 265/50 tire for the 16.5?

No,those are newfangled sizes for light vehicles.16.5s are for truck tires.

nds1968 · 01-13-2009, 10:37 PM

I am going to run one of these combos with 15x6's in front and 15x8's in the rear.

Ont67shortbox · 01-13-2009, 05:13 PM

Here is my 67, rears are 15x12 with 31x13 tire fronts are 15x8,was a 327 currently changing it over to a BBC

thirdstreettito · 01-13-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ont67shortbox

Here is my 67, rears are 15x12 with 31x13 tire fronts are 15x8,was a 327 currently changing it over to a BBC

Is it tubbed? What is the backspace? Shortened rear? Widened rear?

theyammieguy · 01-13-2009, 08:50 PM

here's my junk

Cooper33 · 03-07-2011, 02:11 PM

All original steelies on the 67, even original rubber on the spare.

1985-GMC · 03-08-2011, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cooper33

All original steelies on the 67, even original rubber on the spare.

Nice little 67 Cooper!

Ont67shortbox · 01-13-2009, 09:23 PM

It is tubbed,but it is also coil spring/trailing arm,the rear is stock length,wheels are 15x12 with 8 inch backspacing

01-07-2009, 11:09 PM	#2
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! I don't know, I thought they were 8 inches wide. Oh well, I don;t care any more! __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-11-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
Hipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! heres mine on 15X8 ralleys,and 277/60/15's Attached Images __________________ 71 GMC Long Bed, 454,factory everything, lowered, and shaved. 64 GMC Short Bed (great grandfathers truck) 65 Chevy 1 ton Dually a/c p/s p/b v8 auto 89 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift 79 MG Midget (My 7 year old vehicle) 29 Ford Model A Rat Rod (in the works) 86 pontiac fiero 2.5 manual18 year olds) 87 pontiac fiero SE 2.8 auto (18 year olds) 90 Mitsubishi eclipes turbo AWD (18 year olds) 69 BMW 1600 (wifes toy) Last edited by Hipper; 01-14-2009 at 11:25 PM.

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thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Anyone know what rallys these are? Maybe these? http://www.rallyamerica.com/artillary.html __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-12-2009, 01:44 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,788	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Stockton wheel does not have a very good rep. I belong to another board that has a couple of threads on these guys. I would say pretty close to 90% of the people that have used them had horrible dealings and wouldn't use them again. Personally Ive never used em. I wouldnt chance it. The stock steel (not ralleys, I dont consider them steelies) 8x15 6 lug wheels seem to come in waves...none out there for awhile and then all of a sudden a bunch come up for sale on the board. I have a set on one of my 4x4's and one spare set that aren't for sale. And an 8 lug set on my other 4x4. I really like the look of em. Last edited by CG; 01-12-2009 at 01:45 AM.

01-12-2009, 06:44 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! I think you`d be alright with Stockton Wheel ordering these wheels.They are a standard design.They custom build wheels and I imagine problems can come from that.8 x 15s were mass-produced at one time,so it should be an easy order to fill. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-12-2009, 09:06 AM	#7
jdstx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 63	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Here is a possible source for the 15x8s from the mil blazers. 1 ton axles from the pick ups as well. http://www.govliquidation.com/locations/index.html

01-12-2009, 10:05 AM	#8
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Heres my 64... I know there is a company making 17 18 19 and 20" steel wheels... Summit Racing will have them soon... They are not cheap though! 18s are around $290.00 a wheel... Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

01-12-2009, 10:19 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,788	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Check these out...give you a few ideas on who to use and possibly not use. special-k may be correct. Personally I wouldnt chance it if you are in any kind of hurry. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...stockton+wheel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...stockton+wheel

01-12-2009, 10:29 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Yeah,I can`t say for sure either.I`m just thinking these could be "stock" items which could make a difference compared to "custom built".I don`t know what the complaints were,but I`ve heard what CG says,too,and it would make me hesitate.I know I wouldn`t pay any company extra money for expedited service.That`s just through money away,IMO.How do you know they are doing anything faster than normal?I can`t see paying extra for a company to do what it should do for all orders.It feels alot better to wait for a part than to pay extra and wait.I`d never set myself up for that. Check out Pete Paulsen Wheels. Bradlito,this thread is about steelies. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-12-2009 at 10:32 AM.

01-12-2009, 05:44 PM	#12
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! This is what i'm sitting on. The backs are the 6 lug ralies. Have a 69 rear in it. The truck is a 71 with the 69 front clip and doors. It's a mix match of wheels. At least it rolls.

01-12-2009, 06:16 PM	#13
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! love em:

01-12-2009, 06:55 PM	#14
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Here is my truck. I don't really consider these steelies, but whatever. Apparently, they are off a newer style Dodge truck or van. But to me, they look like 8 lug Corvette Rallies. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

01-13-2009, 08:27 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! Your`s may look taller due to the narrower profile.Mine are pretty short for a 33 also.Tire sizes are nominal dimensions,as opposed to actual,and vary rom manufacturer to manufacturer as well as between designs within the same company.Usually not noticable to the eye. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-13-2009, 10:03 AM	#16
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Whose on Steelies? Post 'em up! I also have a set of stock 16.5 inch wheels with original hubcaps but I don't think they would look that great on my truck. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

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