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blue_69 11-29-2012 06:35 PM

steel wheels and dog dish caps
 
I'm looking for some pics of 73-87's with steel wheels and dog dish caps. I'm thinking of doing this on my crew cab so post what you have.
thanks, jason

MusicMan70 11-29-2012 08:49 PM

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Here is mine

88Jimmy4x4 11-29-2012 10:26 PM

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my fav

motornut 11-29-2012 10:37 PM

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my 79

Skunksmash 11-30-2012 05:56 AM

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Some of you guys are really good at picking out wheels that go with the truck. The white wheels matches the white on those trucks.

Desert1957 11-30-2012 07:50 AM

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Here is my 87, Again, I know you guys are sick of seeing it....

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...Chevytruck.jpg
Desert

jrblanke 11-30-2012 02:06 PM

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Killer looking truck!

blue_69 11-30-2012 05:44 PM

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Desert1957 i was actually thinking of painting it blue and white just like yours. It will be a 4x4 with 33 ish tires though. Love them all keep the pics comning

Low84 11-30-2012 06:42 PM

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http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84...C_2754_615.jpg

blakeduren 12-01-2012 11:48 AM

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I don't know if you have a 3/4 ton or a 1/2 ton, but here is the 16 inch steel wheel with stock hubcaps.

blue_69 12-01-2012 02:36 PM

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blakeduren do you have a pic of the whole truck

Desert1957 12-02-2012 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by blue_69 (Post 5733815)
blakeduren do you have a pic of the whole truck


http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...7/161b45d1.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...43773588_o.jpg
Desert

jasonroman 12-02-2012 10:20 AM

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are the rims 6 in wide or 5.5?
i have a set on 83 i just picked up. am wondering whats the widest tire i can run on the steel wheel??
thanks for any help

Desert1957 12-02-2012 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonroman (Post 5735261)
are the rims 6 in wide or 5.5?
i have a set on 83 i just picked up. am wondering whats the widest tire i can run on the steel wheel??
thanks for any help

My 83 has 8 lug and are 6" wide

Desert

factorystock 12-02-2012 04:13 PM

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Don't forget the base model painted version. THese are rare in the 73 thru 78 "loaded" era, but look very sharp and "truck looking" when they are clean.

blakeduren 12-02-2012 06:57 PM

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The stock 8 lug wheels for single rear wheel trucks are 6.5 inches wide.
I have factory sized 235/85/16 tires. BFG All-terrain KO


Some dodge wheels of similar vintage are 6 inches wide.

68Timber 12-02-2012 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock (Post 5735726)
Don't forget the base model painted version. THese are rare in the 73 thru 78 "loaded" era, but look very sharp and "truck looking" when they are clean.

I have one of those on the wall in the man cave, only blue bowtie. Love the dog dish caps.

jasonroman 12-02-2012 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert1957 (Post 5735267)
My 83 has 8 lug and are 6" wide

Desert

thanks for reply.
my truck is 2 wheel drive. 5 lug

1Cobra427 12-04-2012 01:33 PM

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My newest truck - came w/ them. Simplifies the look of this laid back driver!

Oilbrnr 12-13-2012 12:53 PM

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Isn't there a company in CA that makes custom sizes of steel wheels? My K5 came with what I think are DIO wide steelies. I'd like to upgrade the rear to a 14 bolt which means 8 lug, but I like the wider white steel look. I *believe* there were OEM wide 8's too, but are very hard to find, no?

blue_69 12-13-2012 01:00 PM

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I used to have a set of wide 8 lug steelies but sold that truck a long time ago. There are several companies that will widen or build custom width wheels that dog dish caps will fit. Stockton wheel is the only one that comes to mind if they are still in business.
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jasonroman 12-13-2012 04:57 PM

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anyone know the widest size tire that can be run on these wheels?
i have a set. tires are shot. would like to put as fat a tire i can out back and maybe a little smaller in front?
just a thought

INSIDIOUS '86 06-28-2013 12:20 AM

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This thread needs more pictures!
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AntiGov 06-28-2013 02:08 AM

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the 1990 one ton

motornut 06-28-2013 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86 (Post 6146249)
This thread needs more pictures!
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