1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gary66 · 04-28-2009, 06:15 PM

I am despirate trying to locate a set of wheels that were for this year ONLY-- they are made by WR Grace Co. they are aluminium and have 13 spokes- they were an option for that year Blazer and Cheyenne- any leads or other information for a supplier would be appreciated--

tvblazer78 · 04-29-2009, 02:38 PM

You best bet is ebay, I have not seen that wheel in a long time. I know that do not make this anymore.

cstanley · 04-29-2009, 03:11 PM

is that the same WR Grace that is a building waterproofing supplier??

USSkoval · 07-05-2009, 08:15 PM

My '77 Cheyenne Blazer has those EXACT wheels on it. They are 15x8.5 and marked "1976" on the back. Could they have been factory or dealer installed? The option sheet is gone from the glove box.

**N2TRUX** · 07-06-2009, 09:06 AM

Just so you know those were not "factory" installed wheels. They were a common dealer add on item.

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**truckfan** · 07-18-2009, 10:20 PM

look like the General Lee w. 6 holes.

i have some old Hot Rod magazines from 77 to 79 and they are everywhere. too bad no more. those are cool......

68Timber · 07-20-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

look like the General Lee w. 6 holes.

i have some old Hot Rod magazines from 77 to 79 and they are everywhere. too bad no more. those are cool......

I can't remember who made them, but I had two friends that had them on Jeep CJ's in high school. They were called Western's but I don't recall who made them. I have a friend who probably knows if Google doesn't help.

**N2TRUX** · 07-20-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

.....They were called Western's but I don't recall who made them. .....

They weren't "called" Westerns, they "are" Western Wheels Hurricane II. They made a Hurricane which had the thinner spokes, and the Hurricane II which had a thicker (and fewer) spokes.

There were several manufacturers that made copies, but Western was the "name" brand.

Hurricane-

68Timber · 07-20-2009, 07:39 PM

My bad. I had too much fun in high school. Some parts are fuzzy.

tvblazer78 · 07-20-2009, 08:44 PM

Ken is just a know it all..

USSkoval · 07-20-2009, 09:09 PM

About the "hurricane" pictured above, I always called that style "turbines". Maybe that name was started by a different company? And of course we can't talk about 70's wheels without mentioning "slots"

68Timber · 07-23-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Ken is just a know it all..

Always good to have one around.

Those wheels were the stuff back when. Hate to hear you can't buy them anymore. If you absolutely had to have them, you could try to find a "General Lee" forum. They're getting the wheels somewhere. It might help you find some with the correct bolt pattern and width.

3r!c84 · 07-24-2009, 10:15 PM

i think poksmot has them on his truck.or ones like that

04-28-2009, 06:15 PM	#1
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP I am despirate trying to locate a set of wheels that were for this year ONLY-- they are made by WR Grace Co. they are aluminium and have 13 spokes- they were an option for that year Blazer and Cheyenne- any leads or other information for a supplier would be appreciated-- Attached Images Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-06-2009 at 09:04 AM.

04-29-2009, 02:38 PM	#2
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP You best bet is ebay, I have not seen that wheel in a long time. I know that do not make this anymore. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

04-29-2009, 03:11 PM	#3
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP is that the same WR Grace that is a building waterproofing supplier?? __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

07-05-2009, 08:15 PM	#4
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP My '77 Cheyenne Blazer has those EXACT wheels on it. They are 15x8.5 and marked "1976" on the back. Could they have been factory or dealer installed? The option sheet is gone from the glove box.

07-06-2009, 09:06 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP Just so you know those were not "factory" installed wheels. They were a common dealer add on item. Also note that a "wanted to buy" post is reserved for subscribing members only. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-18-2009, 10:20 PM	#6
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP look like the General Lee w. 6 holes. i have some old Hot Rod magazines from 77 to 79 and they are everywhere. too bad no more. those are cool...... __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

07-20-2009, 07:39 PM	#9
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP My bad. I had too much fun in high school. Some parts are fuzzy.

07-20-2009, 08:44 PM	#10
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP Ken is just a know it all.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

07-20-2009, 09:09 PM	#11
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP About the "hurricane" pictured above, I always called that style "turbines". Maybe that name was started by a different company? And of course we can't talk about 70's wheels without mentioning "slots"

07-24-2009, 10:15 PM	#13
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP i think poksmot has them on his truck.or ones like that __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90



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