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Old 02-03-2014, 11:47 AM   #382
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Re: Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread

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Originally Posted by Chevystep View Post
Hey fellers, I've been trolling this disc brake conversion thread for a while as well as researching other drum to disc info. I've got one important question for me, and that is that I'd like to use either.....my original wheels-love my bow tie hubcaps, or barring being able to use them, does some vintage wheel maker make a wheel that uses 66 wheel hubcaps while still having the offset for most 6 lug aftermarket disc conversions?
I am not 100% sure about this, but I do not believe that the stock original '66 wheels will clear the disc brake calipers and rotors.

BUT, there are a few places that make OEM style wheels that will clear the brakes and still use your stock caps.

Here is one source for the wheels:
http://www.thewheelsmith.net/CustomW...cessories.html

Take a look at this thread;
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556602

Dino did convert to 5-lug on this truck, but used aftermarket wheels to keep the stock caps.


BTW, I have family down in the area of Texas. We have a family farm just a few miles east of Fredericksburg.
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