Looking for a set 1967-68 16.5x9.75 wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69oldie · 06-24-2005, 01:00 AM

Looking for an original set of the wide 16.5x9.75 wheels from a 67-68 3/4 to 1 ton truck. These wheels MUST have the 4 rivited tapbs on them that hold a hubcap in place!
Thanks in advance!!
Jim "69oldie"

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-24-2005, 01:27 AM

I've been looking for two of those rims for a long time. I found one at the local junkyard that had a good 33/12.5/16.5 mudking tire on it with about 60% tread. And get this, I only payed $10 for it!

**special-K** · 06-24-2005, 07:15 AM

Hard to find.Cheap when you do.I pulled the spare from my CheyenneSupper after owning it for 14 years.It was a 8.25x16.5 wheel.I guess originally my truck had 5.

Burnsman · 06-24-2005, 08:04 AM

I might have a set. I'll need to double check. Shipping would be a killer though.............

51 68CHEVY · 06-24-2005, 09:16 AM

Hi !! I Have A Complete Set Of 8-17.5lt Wheels,all W/4 Tabs They Are 8 Lug From A 67 3/4 Ton Pickup I Bought From The Original Owner. The Only Thing Is Shipping Would Kill You. Their All Strait Not Bent And Have Tires Mt. On Them. I Don't Know What Their Worth,. Signed Gary From Atco N.j.

thecatseye66 · 06-24-2005, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51 68CHEVY

Hi !! I Have A Complete Set Of 8-17.5lt Wheels,all W/4 Tabs They Are 8 Lug From A 67 3/4 Ton Pickup I Bought From The Original Owner.

What are 8-17.5lt Wheels?

69oldie · 06-24-2005, 01:12 PM

BURNSMAN....
That would be great if you had a set! Let me know! I do appreciate you checking....I don't think shipping should be that bad????
Let me know what you find!
Thanks!

51 68CHEVY,
Thanks anyways..but they have to be the 16.5x9.75 wheels.....do you have a set of very nice hubcaps though?? let me know.
Thanks
Jim "69oldie"

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-24-2005, 02:47 PM

Hey I know a yard that has some here in TX but they want $50 for each rim, I think that's kinda high.

Let me know either way and I can call and check for you.

stllookn · 06-24-2005, 06:12 PM

There is a hubcap site that sells the clips only. They are expensive...like $120 for four (4) wheels but is probably cheaper than shipping! Just a thought!

Burnsman · 06-24-2005, 08:58 PM

Mine don't have the clips. Brian

69oldie · 06-25-2005, 01:20 AM

BURNSMAN,

Thanks for checking...I do appreciate that you tried.

Robert1970C20rstbukt,

If it's not too hard for you to check for me I would appreciate it! What I'm looking for in these wheels is:
1. They are straight
2. Little surface rust
3. All 4 tabs are on the wheels
4. And of course that they are truly a 16.5X9.75 wheel.....this is usually stamped on the outside near the valve stem with a date code(hopefully no older than 1965).
Let me know!
Your help is greatly appreciated and needed!

Jim "69oldie"

**special-K** · 06-25-2005, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecatseye66

What are 8-17.5lt Wheels?

He has 8"wide x17.5"diameter light truck wheels.I`ve never seen these in a wide profile.Let`s see pictures,please.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-25-2005, 06:20 PM

On the two rims I have, it has 16.5x9.75 stamped towards the outside, and some other letters next to it. I'll have to check again when it's not raining and I had mud all over the tires so that didn't help either. Anyway these are the kind that take the dog dish hubcaps that go over the tabs on the rim, they don't have actual riveted clips on them. I called they yard they have four of 'em that are like the ones I have(16.5x9.75), but they don't have the old style hubcap clips, they're just regular steel wheels.

69oldie · 06-26-2005, 12:36 AM

Robert,

Darn it!!!

Thanks anyways!......These wheels seem to be a real pain in the a$$ to find! I'm sure someone has them..........I just need to be in the right place at the right time!

So.....if anyone has a set of these wheels and wants to sell them, or knows someone who has a set...PLEASE let me know!!!

Thanks again!
Jim "69oldie"

**special-K** · 06-26-2005, 07:07 AM

Rare Birds!You`ll probably have to buy the ones w/broken clips and buy those replacement clips.Clip-type didn`t last,always breaking.The reason for change in design.Another route,you could take wheels with good clips and have them built to desired width.Thing is,the clips are time-bombs.Hold your breath everytime you need to pop a hubcap.Thank goodness for the replacement clips.Good luck,your truck deserves them.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-26-2005, 10:09 AM

You could always buy the clips separate and drill holes in the rim to make 'em fit, but I'm not sure how it would look. Someone told me you can buy the hubcap clips at CarQuest for like 25 cents each. Sorry I couldn't help ya man.

thecatseye66 · 06-26-2005, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51 68CHEVY

Hi !! I Have A Complete Set Of 8-17.5lt Wheels,all W/4 Tabs They Are 8 Lug From A 67 3/4 Ton Pickup I Bought From The Original Owner. The Only Thing Is Shipping Would Kill You. Their All Strait Not Bent And Have Tires Mt. On Them. I Don't Know What Their Worth,. Signed Gary From Atco N.j.

I want to see a picture of these wheels. Does someone make custom size wheels with the original 4-clip hubcap setup? Am I reading this correctly? Are these 8-lug wheels?

**special-K** · 06-27-2005, 09:43 PM

If you have standard Clip-type wheels,there are wheel-builders that will put your centers in desired width rims.

stllookn · 06-28-2005, 10:48 AM

I have checked on the "wheel builders" like Stockton Wheel...HOLD YOUR BREATH! They want you to send them the entire wheel (about $25 shipping per wheel) and they will charge you $165/wheel for welding and powder coat plus $25/wheel shipping. That will be $860 for a set! They will be nice...but outside my budget.

Patience...just keep looking. I saw a set of (4) 16's w/ clips at a swap meet here for $50. My '68 3/4t. Longhorn came with 16" split rims with clips and I got a set of 4 for $10! They are out there...somewhere!

thecatseye66 · 06-28-2005, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

Patience...just keep looking. I saw a set of (4) 16's w/ clips at a swap meet here for $50. My '68 3/4t. Longhorn came with 16" split rims with clips and I got a set of 4 for $10! They are out there...somewhere!

Hey Mike! Congrats again on all the parts you picked up from the Longhorn's PO. That was really cool to read and see the "artifacts" of your "score".

Are you sure you saw SOLID 16's with those clips? I have seen 16.5's (in 8.25 and I think 9.75), but not 16's unless they are split-rims. BTW, some guy had a set of split rims like ours at the Coeur'd' Alene swap meet last weekend but he wanted 20 bucks for the set. I had to laugh...

stllookn · 06-28-2005, 12:43 PM

catseye66, I am ALMOST sure of it. In fact I just called him and told him that I would pick them up when he gets back from vacation in a couple of weeks. They looked very wide too...if they are 16.5's they will be for sale! I am pretty sure they were 16's since I looked at them twice and was only interested in 16's at the meet since that is what was stock on my '68.

There were so many tire/wheel options available on these trucks that it makes your head swim...15, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 19.5! Widths were 5, 5.5, 6, 6.75, 7, 7.5 7.75, 8, 8.15, 8.75, 9.0, 9.5 and 10. Interesting that in 1968 they did not list a 9.75 as an option in the truck brochure. My roommate ran 12x16.5's on his 3/4 ton 2wd. It looked great and drove without a problem.

stllookn · 06-29-2005, 07:51 PM

69oldie, I am getting CRS disease. Bowtie Bandit has a set of 16.5's with the clips. I don't recall the width but I was not interested since they were 16.5's. You might PM him and see what they are. He also has a set of chrome hubcaps that need some work. They were worse than mine so I passed on them. Good Luck!

bagged91 · 06-29-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecatseye66

I want to see a picture of these wheels. Does someone make custom size wheels with the original 4-clip hubcap setup? Am I reading this correctly? Are these 8-lug wheels?

These are the original factory wheels, not aftermarket or custom. I have seen them and I saw the 67' that they came off of. Both were in nice shape...

Gary, if you need me to swing by and snap a pic or 4, let me know. I have to call ya anyway so I will talk to you soon...

L8R - Joe

sakohntr · 06-30-2005, 11:48 AM

Here ya go.... All 4 tabs on both wheels. Offset is 6 inches to the inside WMS. These have been in storage for 17 yrs. Date coded 5 of 67'. There heavy. And yes there 16.5 x 9.75 non split rim. What do you have to trade?

sakohntr · 06-30-2005, 12:08 PM

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06-24-2005, 01:00 AM	#1
69oldie Never too many LONGHORNS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles Calififornia Posts: 423	Looking for a set 1967-68 16.5x9.75 wheels Looking for an original set of the wide 16.5x9.75 wheels from a 67-68 3/4 to 1 ton truck. These wheels MUST have the 4 rivited tapbs on them that hold a hubcap in place! Thanks in advance!! Jim "69oldie" __________________ Always looking for N.O.S. parts for my 1968 Longhorn and Looking for an awesome 1969 Longhorn that deserves to be restored....of course with N.O.S. parts!!! Last edited by 69oldie; 06-24-2005 at 01:02 AM. Reason: forgot info!

06-24-2005, 01:27 AM	#2
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	I've been looking for two of those rims for a long time. I found one at the local junkyard that had a good 33/12.5/16.5 mudking tire on it with about 60% tread. And get this, I only payed $10 for it! __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-24-2005, 07:15 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Hard to find.Cheap when you do.I pulled the spare from my CheyenneSupper after owning it for 14 years.It was a 8.25x16.5 wheel.I guess originally my truck had 5. __________________ "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 ~

06-24-2005, 08:04 AM	#4
Burnsman Chevy Freak Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Meadville, Pa. Posts: 2,804	wheels I might have a set. I'll need to double check. Shipping would be a killer though............. __________________ 69 GMC SWB, 350 70 Chevy LWB, 350 55 chevy gasser, 461 73 Camaro, 496 67 RS Camaro, 406 64 Chevelle, 588 71 Nova, 565 67 Camaro, 461

06-24-2005, 09:16 AM	#5
51 68CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ATCO N.J. Posts: 536	Hi !! I Have A Complete Set Of 8-17.5lt Wheels,all W/4 Tabs They Are 8 Lug From A 67 3/4 Ton Pickup I Bought From The Original Owner. The Only Thing Is Shipping Would Kill You. Their All Strait Not Bent And Have Tires Mt. On Them. I Don't Know What Their Worth,. Signed Gary From Atco N.j. Last edited by 51 68CHEVY; 06-24-2005 at 09:18 AM.

06-24-2005, 01:12 PM	#7
69oldie Never too many LONGHORNS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles Calififornia Posts: 423	BURNSMAN.... That would be great if you had a set! Let me know! I do appreciate you checking....I don't think shipping should be that bad???? Let me know what you find! Thanks! 51 68CHEVY, Thanks anyways..but they have to be the 16.5x9.75 wheels.....do you have a set of very nice hubcaps though?? let me know. Thanks Jim "69oldie" __________________ Always looking for N.O.S. parts for my 1968 Longhorn and Looking for an awesome 1969 Longhorn that deserves to be restored....of course with N.O.S. parts!!!

06-24-2005, 02:47 PM	#8
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Hey I know a yard that has some here in TX but they want $50 for each rim, I think that's kinda high. Let me know either way and I can call and check for you. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-24-2005, 06:12 PM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	There is a hubcap site that sells the clips only. They are expensive...like $120 for four (4) wheels but is probably cheaper than shipping! Just a thought! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-24-2005, 08:58 PM	#10
Burnsman Chevy Freak Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Meadville, Pa. Posts: 2,804	wheels Mine don't have the clips. Brian __________________ 69 GMC SWB, 350 70 Chevy LWB, 350 55 chevy gasser, 461 73 Camaro, 496 67 RS Camaro, 406 64 Chevelle, 588 71 Nova, 565 67 Camaro, 461

06-25-2005, 01:20 AM	#11
69oldie Never too many LONGHORNS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles Calififornia Posts: 423	BURNSMAN, Thanks for checking...I do appreciate that you tried. Robert1970C20rstbukt, If it's not too hard for you to check for me I would appreciate it! What I'm looking for in these wheels is: 1. They are straight 2. Little surface rust 3. All 4 tabs are on the wheels 4. And of course that they are truly a 16.5X9.75 wheel.....this is usually stamped on the outside near the valve stem with a date code(hopefully no older than 1965). Let me know! Your help is greatly appreciated and needed! Jim "69oldie" __________________ Always looking for N.O.S. parts for my 1968 Longhorn and Looking for an awesome 1969 Longhorn that deserves to be restored....of course with N.O.S. parts!!!

06-25-2005, 06:20 PM	#13
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	On the two rims I have, it has 16.5x9.75 stamped towards the outside, and some other letters next to it. I'll have to check again when it's not raining and I had mud all over the tires so that didn't help either. Anyway these are the kind that take the dog dish hubcaps that go over the tabs on the rim, they don't have actual riveted clips on them. I called they yard they have four of 'em that are like the ones I have(16.5x9.75), but they don't have the old style hubcap clips, they're just regular steel wheels. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-26-2005, 12:36 AM	#14
69oldie Never too many LONGHORNS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles Calififornia Posts: 423	Robert, Darn it!!! Thanks anyways!......These wheels seem to be a real pain in the a$$ to find! I'm sure someone has them..........I just need to be in the right place at the right time! So.....if anyone has a set of these wheels and wants to sell them, or knows someone who has a set...PLEASE let me know!!! Thanks again! Jim "69oldie" __________________ Always looking for N.O.S. parts for my 1968 Longhorn and Looking for an awesome 1969 Longhorn that deserves to be restored....of course with N.O.S. parts!!!

06-26-2005, 07:07 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Rare Birds!You`ll probably have to buy the ones w/broken clips and buy those replacement clips.Clip-type didn`t last,always breaking.The reason for change in design.Another route,you could take wheels with good clips and have them built to desired width.Thing is,the clips are time-bombs.Hold your breath everytime you need to pop a hubcap.Thank goodness for the replacement clips.Good luck,your truck deserves them. __________________ "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 ~

06-26-2005, 10:09 AM	#16
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	You could always buy the clips separate and drill holes in the rim to make 'em fit, but I'm not sure how it would look. Someone told me you can buy the hubcap clips at CarQuest for like 25 cents each. Sorry I couldn't help ya man. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-27-2005, 09:43 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	If you have standard Clip-type wheels,there are wheel-builders that will put your centers in desired width rims. __________________ "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 ~



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06-28-2005, 10:48 AM	#19
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I have checked on the "wheel builders" like Stockton Wheel...HOLD YOUR BREATH! They want you to send them the entire wheel (about $25 shipping per wheel) and they will charge you $165/wheel for welding and powder coat plus $25/wheel shipping. That will be $860 for a set! They will be nice...but outside my budget. Patience...just keep looking. I saw a set of (4) 16's w/ clips at a swap meet here for $50. My '68 3/4t. Longhorn came with 16" split rims with clips and I got a set of 4 for $10! They are out there...somewhere! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 06-28-2005 at 10:49 AM.

06-28-2005, 12:43 PM	#21
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	catseye66, I am ALMOST sure of it. In fact I just called him and told him that I would pick them up when he gets back from vacation in a couple of weeks. They looked very wide too...if they are 16.5's they will be for sale! I am pretty sure they were 16's since I looked at them twice and was only interested in 16's at the meet since that is what was stock on my '68. There were so many tire/wheel options available on these trucks that it makes your head swim...15, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 19.5! Widths were 5, 5.5, 6, 6.75, 7, 7.5 7.75, 8, 8.15, 8.75, 9.0, 9.5 and 10. Interesting that in 1968 they did not list a 9.75 as an option in the truck brochure. My roommate ran 12x16.5's on his 3/4 ton 2wd. It looked great and drove without a problem. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 06-28-2005 at 07:08 PM.

06-29-2005, 07:51 PM	#22
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	69oldie, I am getting CRS disease. Bowtie Bandit has a set of 16.5's with the clips. I don't recall the width but I was not interested since they were 16.5's. You might PM him and see what they are. He also has a set of chrome hubcaps that need some work. They were worse than mine so I passed on them. Good Luck! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-30-2005, 11:48 AM	#24
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	wheels Here ya go.... All 4 tabs on both wheels. Offset is 6 inches to the inside WMS. These have been in storage for 17 yrs. Date coded 5 of 67'. There heavy. And yes there 16.5 x 9.75 non split rim. What do you have to trade? __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

06-30-2005, 12:08 PM	#25
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	pic pic Attached Images __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

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