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Ravenmocker · 07-03-2008, 11:50 AM

Does anyone know where to buy a set of stock (type) steel wheels? I have a 1972 K10 Stepside and would like a stock look. It has the 6 lug wheels now and I believe the wheels are 15x8.

I am looking for a stock wheel. Were the stock wheels white?
Wheel Vintique has a series 62 O.E. in steel that I have included a picture.
Is this close to the stock wheel? Does any company remanufacture the caps to fit this type wheel? dog dish for a 4x4 and if so what color were the bow ties?

cdowns · 07-03-2008, 02:42 PM

i'd spend a few afternoons going to junkyards/ you should with patience be able to find the right rims cheap under $10 each then strip then and pint them to desired color// hubcaps?ebay

CG · 07-03-2008, 08:10 PM

Stock 15x8...If you do a search there have been a lot of threads on this style wheel and where to come up with them. They are hard to come by.

67_C-30 · 07-03-2008, 08:29 PM

Tcb-1 has a set that he might sell, so maybe you could PM him. These wheels came on 80's Military CUCV 4x4 Blazers (among other things) so you could browse around the net looking for places that sell or part out the Military CUCV's truck and Blazers. I have 2 of them on the rear of my beater truck. You will have to find the hubcaps used, as they don't repop them. Mine are 67-68 caps that I bought from a board member. The 15 X 8 62 series Wheel Vintiques wheels look pretty much just like them. The one you have from their site looks a little funny because its a bigger diameter rim.

ChevLoRay · 07-03-2008, 10:13 PM

I had a '76 Blazer and bought a set of 15x8's at a carport sale for $30, then sold them for $60....in '82.

Wheel Vintiques are good wheels, if you don't find what you're looking for. Have them powder-coated in a color of your liking and you're all set.

Brad · 07-04-2008, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Stock 15x8...If you do a search there have been a lot of threads on this style wheel and where to come up with them. They are hard to come by.

Mark, I just stumbled upon a complete set of those at a swap meet 2 months ago. They're really heavy! Mine are nice and clean also. They don't look like they've ever been used.

71RULES! · 07-28-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Stock 15x8...If you do a search there have been a lot of threads on this style wheel and where to come up with them. They are hard to come by.

These are PERFECT!!!!

tcb-1 · 07-03-2008, 10:14 PM

yep I have a set, but you'd have to strip the bad powdercaoting job off first! actually I talked to a sandblaster today and he said I could just get the face stripped leaving the powdercoated finish on the inside and on the outside of the rim. then paint the face. actually, it would work like a charm! but I don't know if I can pry them out of my hands 'cause they are pretty rare and cool!

shipping to NH would be ridiculous though.

sent you a pm James....... ironically, it's about rims.

Chevloray is right about Wheel Vintiques, but I heard ordering from them is a byotch! you have to pay up front and wait. some guys over on Jalopyjournal have horror stories of Wheel Vintique rims. BUT they have cool stuff and it's not priced that bad!

ChevLoRay · 07-04-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

Chevloray is right about Wheel Vintiques, but I heard ordering from them is a byotch! you have to pay up front and wait. some guys over on Jalopyjournal have horror stories of Wheel Vintique rims. BUT they have cool stuff and it's not priced that bad!

Don't order them from Wheel Vintiques!!! Order them from Summit Racing!! They will pay the freight.

71RULES! · 07-28-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Don't order them from Wheel Vintiques!!! Order them from Summit Racing!! They will pay the freight.

I'm searching for a set of these too. I don't think summit racing will have them though

And I just called Wheel Vintiques and they don't carry any 6-lug OE type wheels.

Knot at Work · 07-28-2008, 06:01 PM

My originals that came with the truck were colonial white with chrome dog dsh wheel covers with blue bow tie. mine is a 72 C-10 Cheyenne.

71RULES! · 07-28-2008, 06:28 PM

Those are very nice. I have a set that looks just like them, but with a gold bow tie. Not sure what they are off of, but I really needs some wheels to go under them.

71RULES! · 07-28-2008, 07:35 PM

UPDATE:
Stockton Wheel Company will make a set for $145/ea powder coated. Here is a blurb from their web site

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Stockton Wheel Service has been providing specialty wheel and custom wheel services for over 124 years. As specialist in custom wheel repair and widening, our craftsman breathe life back to damaged wheels and make your narrow OEM wheels FAT & TALL. Stockton Wheel carries a full line of new wheels in addition to our custom wheel services.

The gentleman I spoke with was very nice. He said they get a lot of requests for these 15x8 six lug stockers. Golly.. I wonder why.

Luckily they are less than an hour from me so I won't have to pay shipping. Also, it will be nice to know that the wheels I am buying are straight and true.

www dot stocktonwheel dot com

**special-K** · 07-28-2008, 08:42 PM

I have a set of stock`71 K/10 wheels.Not the big 8x15s.I believe those were later.These 1/2t 4wds were offered with 8.25x16.5 wheels for flotation option.I also have the caps.They aren`t perfect,but can be restored.

07-03-2008, 11:50 AM	#1
Ravenmocker U.S.N. EOD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 46	Stock Steel Wheels? Does anyone know where to buy a set of stock (type) steel wheels? I have a 1972 K10 Stepside and would like a stock look. It has the 6 lug wheels now and I believe the wheels are 15x8. I am looking for a stock wheel. Were the stock wheels white? Wheel Vintique has a series 62 O.E. in steel that I have included a picture. Is this close to the stock wheel? Does any company remanufacture the caps to fit this type wheel? dog dish for a 4x4 and if so what color were the bow ties? Attached Images

07-03-2008, 02:42 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Stock Steel Wheels? i'd spend a few afternoons going to junkyards/ you should with patience be able to find the right rims cheap under $10 each then strip then and pint them to desired color// hubcaps?ebay __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-03-2008, 08:10 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: Stock Steel Wheels? Stock 15x8...If you do a search there have been a lot of threads on this style wheel and where to come up with them. They are hard to come by. Attached Images

07-03-2008, 08:29 PM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Stock Steel Wheels? Tcb-1 has a set that he might sell, so maybe you could PM him. These wheels came on 80's Military CUCV 4x4 Blazers (among other things) so you could browse around the net looking for places that sell or part out the Military CUCV's truck and Blazers. I have 2 of them on the rear of my beater truck. You will have to find the hubcaps used, as they don't repop them. Mine are 67-68 caps that I bought from a board member. The 15 X 8 62 series Wheel Vintiques wheels look pretty much just like them. The one you have from their site looks a little funny because its a bigger diameter rim. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

07-03-2008, 10:13 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Stock Steel Wheels? I had a '76 Blazer and bought a set of 15x8's at a carport sale for $30, then sold them for $60....in '82. Wheel Vintiques are good wheels, if you don't find what you're looking for. Have them powder-coated in a color of your liking and you're all set. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-03-2008, 10:14 PM	#8
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Stock Steel Wheels? yep I have a set, but you'd have to strip the bad powdercaoting job off first! actually I talked to a sandblaster today and he said I could just get the face stripped leaving the powdercoated finish on the inside and on the outside of the rim. then paint the face. actually, it would work like a charm! but I don't know if I can pry them out of my hands 'cause they are pretty rare and cool! shipping to NH would be ridiculous though. sent you a pm James....... ironically, it's about rims. Chevloray is right about Wheel Vintiques, but I heard ordering from them is a byotch! you have to pay up front and wait. some guys over on Jalopyjournal have horror stories of Wheel Vintique rims. BUT they have cool stuff and it's not priced that bad! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 07-03-2008 at 10:17 PM.

07-28-2008, 06:01 PM	#11
Knot at Work Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 27	Re: Stock Steel Wheels? My originals that came with the truck were colonial white with chrome dog dsh wheel covers with blue bow tie. mine is a 72 C-10 Cheyenne. Attached Images

07-28-2008, 06:28 PM	#12
71RULES! Short Step 4X4 Cheyenne Club Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Folsom, Ca (near Sacramento) Posts: 73	Re: Stock Steel Wheels? Those are very nice. I have a set that looks just like them, but with a gold bow tie. Not sure what they are off of, but I really needs some wheels to go under them.

07-28-2008, 08:42 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Stock Steel Wheels? I have a set of stock`71 K/10 wheels.Not the big 8x15s.I believe those were later.These 1/2t 4wds were offered with 8.25x16.5 wheels for flotation option.I also have the caps.They aren`t perfect,but can be restored. __________________ "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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