Got my hands on some 8" steelies - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jaybirdpete · 04-29-2015, 11:50 PM

Just got a set of 15x8 GM steelies for $120 to put on my 1965 GMC C10. Was it a good buy? I've heard they are rare but wanted to clarify.

jonzcustomshop · 04-30-2015, 12:05 AM

I think that is about what I paid for mine, I think it was $125

OldGMJon · 04-30-2015, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jaybirdpete

Just got a set of 15x8 GM steelies for $120 to put on my 1965 GMC C10. Was it a good buy? I've heard they are rare but wanted to clarify.

Depends, if they are disk brake compliant they are more sought after than those that aren't...

jaybirdpete · 04-30-2015, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGMJon

Depends, if they are disk brake compliant they are more sought after than those that aren't...

Yeah they are. They fit right over my new disk brake conversion kit.

markeb01 · 04-30-2015, 09:58 AM

I bought a pair in mint condition back in the early 90's and thought I was getting robbed at $35 each. When I converted to 5 lug I gave them away as they were rather common at the time. Had no idea they would become so hard to find in the future. $120 seems like a fair price now, the difficulty is in finding any worth having in the first place.

Good for you!

jcramsey · 04-30-2015, 10:14 AM

Sounds like a fair price. I've been getting about $75 per wheel on the ones I've sold recently. If you got two you did good...if you got four, you did real good!

TJ's Chevy · 04-30-2015, 10:30 AM

Yep, good price to me.

sambrutay · 04-30-2015, 11:17 AM

good price

dougf · 04-30-2015, 09:14 PM

Considering how hard they are to find, consider it a very good deal!

zach_carver · 04-30-2015, 09:24 PM

Ill give you your money back right now lol I can't find any!!!

apocalypse · 04-30-2015, 09:48 PM

I just picked up a set with tires and paid $175. If you look on evilbay, they're outrageous.

ol_skool_chevy · 05-01-2015, 11:17 AM

I found an ad on CL the guy posted the wheels as 15x10 $60.00, but I could see they were not 15x10 but they were 15x8, the guy had no idea. He called me during the drive to look at them and said "sorry they are 15x8" I told him too bad i was hoping for the 15x10 but would he take $40.00 for the pair anyway? Deal 40.00 for two. But the guy had no idea what he had.....just a lucky day.

64shortbed · 05-01-2015, 02:01 PM

Are you talking these steelies?

64shortbed · 05-01-2015, 02:03 PM

And if you need the 5 lug center caps for the GM rally wheels i have an extra set of 4. Can't remeber if they say GMC or chevy though.

jaybirdpete · 05-03-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 64shortbed

Are you talking these steelies?

No. These are them for all who care

Grizz1963 · 05-01-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

I found an ad on CL the guy posted the wheels as 15x10 $60.00, but I could see they were not 15x10 but they were 15x8, the guy had no idea. He called me during the drive to look at them and said "sorry they are 15x8" I told him too bad i was hoping for the 15x10 but would he take $40.00 for the pair anyway? Deal 40.00 for two. But the guy had no idea what he had.....just a lucky day.

And I paid $300.00 for my set over here, before getting the tyres removed and getting them blasted and powder coated.

You did very well.

These were mine before, the chrome trims are not great, but I will live with them.

Afterwards

64shortbed · 05-01-2015, 05:51 PM

Hate to say it but i got my 15x8 rally steelies for free. And i have a 15x7 for a spare. I guess i wasn't aware these were getting hard to find?

luvbowties · 05-03-2015, 08:46 PM

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And I paid $300.00 for my set over here, before getting the tyres removed and getting them blasted and powder coated.

You did very well.

These were mine before, the chrome trims are not great, but I will live with them.

Afterwards

Hello, grizz. Your wheels look great in that bottom picture--it shows them up better. With the chrome trimmies, they look almost like 2 @ 8" and 2@7". But lower pic shows them to be equal width. Have any problem changing a rear, like with a flat?

Keep enjoying that fun project!
Sam

ol_skool_chevy · 05-02-2015, 12:36 AM

I would not call those steelies.........I would call those rally wheels. yes they are steel but My steelies were for dog dish caps...not rally caps..

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-02-2015, 01:07 AM

I was going to get a set of Rally's off of craigslist for $350 but they were attached to an 82 short frame rolling chassis.

jonzcustomshop · 05-02-2015, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 64shortbed

Are you talking these steelies?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64shortbed

And if you need the 5 lug center caps for the GM rally wheels i have an extra set of 4. Can't remeber if they say GMC or chevy though.

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

And I paid $300.00 for my set over here, before getting the tyres removed and getting them blasted and powder coated.

You did very well.

These were mine before, the chrome trims are not great, but I will live with them.

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Originally Posted by 64shortbed

Hate to say it but i got my 15x8 rally steelies for free. And i have a 15x7 for a spare. I guess i wasn't aware these were getting hard to find?

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

I would not call those steelies.........I would call those rally wheels. yes they are steel but My steelies were for dog dish caps...not rally caps..

correct!

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I was going to get a set of Rally's off of craigslist for $350 but they were attached to an 82 short frame rolling chassis.

rally wheels are a dime a dozen. they were pretty much standard on all gm 4 wheel drives through the 80's, I probably have 4 sets of them that I wish I could throw away, but it costs money to even do that , the ones we are talking about are the solid steel wheels 15X8 that accept the stock hubcap- I am pretty sure they were only available on the military blazers(?) and that is why they are so rare

OldGMJon · 05-02-2015, 02:40 AM

I picked up a pair of 4-nub steelies for 100 bucks...just as much to powder coat them, they are the ones to fit Disk brakes. getting harder to find though.

64shortbed · 05-02-2015, 08:43 AM

Alright yes that is what i called steelies! Ill have to keep my eye out for a set!

And i didnt think the rallys were that hard to find yet but idk.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-02-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

correct!

rally wheels are a dime a dozen. they were pretty much standard on all gm 4 wheel drives through the 80's, I probably have 4 sets of them that I wish I could throw away, but it costs money to even do that , the ones we are talking about are the solid steel wheels 15X8 that accept the stock hubcap- I am pretty sure they were only available on the military blazers(?) and that is why they are so rare

Yes.. I know that is what he is talking about. They are cool wheels and I wish I could find some but I doubt I every will.

jaybirdpete · 05-03-2015, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

correct!

rally wheels are a dime a dozen. they were pretty much standard on all gm 4 wheel drives through the 80's, I probably have 4 sets of them that I wish I could throw away, but it costs money to even do that , the ones we are talking about are the solid steel wheels 15X8 that accept the stock hubcap- I am pretty sure they were only available on the military blazers(?) and that is why they are so rare

Check out the picture of the steelie I posted. Is mine the rare kind?

04-29-2015, 11:50 PM	#1
jaybirdpete Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 33	Got my hands on some 8" steelies Just got a set of 15x8 GM steelies for $120 to put on my 1965 GMC C10. Was it a good buy? I've heard they are rare but wanted to clarify.

04-30-2015, 12:05 AM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies I think that is about what I paid for mine, I think it was $125 __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

04-30-2015, 09:58 AM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies I bought a pair in mint condition back in the early 90's and thought I was getting robbed at $35 each. When I converted to 5 lug I gave them away as they were rather common at the time. Had no idea they would become so hard to find in the future. $120 seems like a fair price now, the difficulty is in finding any worth having in the first place. Good for you! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-30-2015, 10:14 AM	#6
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies Sounds like a fair price. I've been getting about $75 per wheel on the ones I've sold recently. If you got two you did good...if you got four, you did real good! __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

04-30-2015, 10:30 AM	#7
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies Yep, good price to me. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-30-2015, 11:17 AM	#8
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 622	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies good price __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

04-30-2015, 09:14 PM	#9
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies Considering how hard they are to find, consider it a very good deal!

04-30-2015, 09:24 PM	#10
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies Ill give you your money back right now lol I can't find any!!! __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

04-30-2015, 09:48 PM	#11
apocalypse Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 169	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies I just picked up a set with tires and paid $175. If you look on evilbay, they're outrageous.

05-01-2015, 11:17 AM	#12
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies I found an ad on CL the guy posted the wheels as 15x10 $60.00, but I could see they were not 15x10 but they were 15x8, the guy had no idea. He called me during the drive to look at them and said "sorry they are 15x8" I told him too bad i was hoping for the 15x10 but would he take $40.00 for the pair anyway? Deal 40.00 for two. But the guy had no idea what he had.....just a lucky day. __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

05-01-2015, 02:01 PM	#13
64shortbed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Scott city, ks Posts: 301	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies Are you talking these steelies? Attached Images __________________ 1964

05-01-2015, 02:03 PM	#14
64shortbed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Scott city, ks Posts: 301	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies And if you need the 5 lug center caps for the GM rally wheels i have an extra set of 4. Can't remeber if they say GMC or chevy though. __________________ 1964

05-01-2015, 05:51 PM	#17
64shortbed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Scott city, ks Posts: 301	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies Hate to say it but i got my 15x8 rally steelies for free. And i have a 15x7 for a spare. I guess i wasn't aware these were getting hard to find? __________________ 1964

05-02-2015, 12:36 AM	#19
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies I would not call those steelies.........I would call those rally wheels. yes they are steel but My steelies were for dog dish caps...not rally caps.. __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

05-02-2015, 01:07 AM	#20
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies I was going to get a set of Rally's off of craigslist for $350 but they were attached to an 82 short frame rolling chassis. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536



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05-02-2015, 02:40 AM	#22
OldGMJon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Albion, Ca. Posts: 414	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies I picked up a pair of 4-nub steelies for 100 bucks...just as much to powder coat them, they are the ones to fit Disk brakes. getting harder to find though. __________________ Projects: 65' Chevy C10 swb (rebuilt chassis) 65' Chevy Panel swb 64' Chevy C30 flatbed "above" 80' C30 "beneath") Parts: 66' GMC 2503 & 65' GMC I1500

05-02-2015, 08:43 AM	#23
64shortbed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Scott city, ks Posts: 301	Re: Got my hands on some 8" steelies Alright yes that is what i called steelies! Ill have to keep my eye out for a set! And i didnt think the rallys were that hard to find yet but idk. __________________ 1964

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