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ca180 · 10-18-2008, 11:30 PM

So, I've been searchin high and low to figure out where these wheels came from. Unfortunately I don't have any pics of them, just some that look similar.

These were on a 67-72 truck at the local bone yard (don't know what year, I'm not good at identifying them). Anyhow, they have a pretty good deal on used wheels, just don't know if there worth the trouble. They look like original equipment, but i can't find any pics of old chevy wheels. Anyhow, does anyone know if these old trucks came with wheels like em? Or are they aftermarket?

70c10 · 10-18-2008, 11:47 PM

Keystone classics!

ca180 · 10-18-2008, 11:54 PM

Yeah, I know those are keys. I was just wonderin if chevy offered some like that back in the day, or are these probably cragars? There werent any center caps...

Might look good cleaned up, but prolly not on my '81 so i'm not sure if I want to take the time to get em...

prostreetC-10 · 10-19-2008, 12:59 AM

They are keystone klassic "raiders".....to be exact!!

drivethechevy · 10-19-2008, 04:00 AM

im almost positive that keystones or cragars never came factory, i know that my grandpa bought a 71 pontiac lemans that had dealer instaled cragars but they were never a factory rim that im aware of, if its a pretty nice set for the money like rechroming and new center caps id snatch them up cause even if you dont use them yourself someone out there will buy them from you, in era specific car restoration original keystones and cragars sell for pretty good money

corn · 10-19-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

They are keystone klassic "raiders".....to be exact!!

Those were called Keystone "Klassic" wheels. Keystone Raiders were the Crager SS clones...(to be exact)

**special-K** · 10-19-2008, 07:08 AM

No wheels ever came on any of these trucks but solid disc-type steel wheels that were the industry standard.The type of wheel either full wheelcovers or dog dish/poverty caps snap onto.Back then everything came with some sort of hub cap/wheelcover,except pre-69 K/models which just didn`t get caps/covers because of the protruding front hub.

soba_03 · 10-19-2008, 07:39 AM

Definately after market Keystones... Had them on a Chevelle... IMO the best after market wheel Great look..

Longhorn Man · 10-19-2008, 10:02 AM

keystone classics have been around for a long time, but went unnoticed through the 90's. The classics are there own design, and was never immitated untill recently.

prostreetC-10 · 10-19-2008, 03:25 PM

why do you have to be so exact??? lol ooops

corn · 10-19-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

why do you have to be so exact??? lol ooops

Its ok, nobody understands my humor but me...

ChevLoRay · 10-19-2008, 04:17 PM

I'm old enough to remember that they were called Keystone Kustomags, back in the day. The reference to them being called Klassic, today, is due to their prominance back in the '60's.....like '66 and later. They were flashy back then, especially in comparison to American Racing, Mickey Thompson, E/T and Ansen offerings, which didn't have the chrome plating that the Keystones had.

To be honest, I didn't care for them then, and they don't really melt my butter now.

I guess that's the reason that so many styles have be created and some have evolved. But, the style you asked about is over 40 years old!

**special-K** · 10-20-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I'm old enough to remember that they were called Keystone Kustomags, back in the day. The reference to them being called Klassic, today, is due to their prominance back in the '60's.....like '66 and later. They were flashy back then, especially in comparison to American Racing, Mickey Thompson, E/T and Ansen offerings, which didn't have the chrome plating that the Keystones had.

To be honest, I didn't care for them then, and they don't really melt my butter now.

I guess that's the reason that so many styles have be created and some have evolved. But, the style you asked about is over 40 years old!

Back then it was Keysones or Cragars for flash.I always liked Cragar(S/S)s better.They were more "Go".and the Keystones were more "Show".

**bigdon-70blazer** · 10-20-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Back then it was Keysones or Cragars for flash.I always liked Cragar(S/S)s better.They were more "Go".and the Keystones were more "Show".

I was a poor boy so when I bought my first car, 1966 Mustang, (for $725.00 those were the days!) it had Keystone Classics on it....bonus points!

ca180 · 10-19-2008, 07:11 PM

Thanks for all the info guys...

I'm probably gonna go back and snag em next weekend...

You guys rock

tcb-1 · 10-19-2008, 08:02 PM

Two Lane Blacktop, 70 Pontiac GTO Judge.

The greatest example of the beautiful Keystone Classics!

**bigdon-70blazer** · 10-19-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

Two Lane Blacktop, 70 Pontiac GTO Judge.

The greatest example of the beautiful Keystone Classics!

Doug, remeber my 1966 Mustang? Keystone Classics they were!!!

ca180 · 10-19-2008, 08:41 PM

Not Bad

tcb-1 · 10-19-2008, 08:51 PM

ca180, that's what I'm talkin' about!

Donnie, yep and the Mustang could fly if the windows were down!!!!!

haven't seen may trucks with them though.

10-18-2008, 11:30 PM	#1
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Wheel Identification??? So, I've been searchin high and low to figure out where these wheels came from. Unfortunately I don't have any pics of them, just some that look similar. These were on a 67-72 truck at the local bone yard (don't know what year, I'm not good at identifying them). Anyhow, they have a pretty good deal on used wheels, just don't know if there worth the trouble. They look like original equipment, but i can't find any pics of old chevy wheels. Anyhow, does anyone know if these old trucks came with wheels like em? Or are they aftermarket?

10-18-2008, 11:47 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Wheel Identification??? Keystone classics! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-18-2008, 11:54 PM	#3
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Wheel Identification??? Yeah, I know those are keys. I was just wonderin if chevy offered some like that back in the day, or are these probably cragars? There werent any center caps... Might look good cleaned up, but prolly not on my '81 so i'm not sure if I want to take the time to get em...

10-19-2008, 12:59 AM	#4
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Wheel Identification??? They are keystone klassic "raiders".....to be exact!! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

10-19-2008, 04:00 AM	#5
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: Wheel Identification??? im almost positive that keystones or cragars never came factory, i know that my grandpa bought a 71 pontiac lemans that had dealer instaled cragars but they were never a factory rim that im aware of, if its a pretty nice set for the money like rechroming and new center caps id snatch them up cause even if you dont use them yourself someone out there will buy them from you, in era specific car restoration original keystones and cragars sell for pretty good money __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

10-19-2008, 07:08 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Wheel Identification??? No wheels ever came on any of these trucks but solid disc-type steel wheels that were the industry standard.The type of wheel either full wheelcovers or dog dish/poverty caps snap onto.Back then everything came with some sort of hub cap/wheelcover,except pre-69 K/models which just didn`t get caps/covers because of the protruding front hub. __________________ "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 ~

10-19-2008, 07:39 AM	#8
soba_03 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fairdale, Kentucky Posts: 561	Re: Wheel Identification??? Definately after market Keystones... Had them on a Chevelle... IMO the best after market wheel Great look..

10-19-2008, 10:02 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Wheel Identification??? keystone classics have been around for a long time, but went unnoticed through the 90's. The classics are there own design, and was never immitated untill recently.

10-19-2008, 03:25 PM	#10
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Wheel Identification??? why do you have to be so exact??? lol ooops __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

10-19-2008, 04:17 PM	#12
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Wheel Identification??? I'm old enough to remember that they were called Keystone Kustomags, back in the day. The reference to them being called Klassic, today, is due to their prominance back in the '60's.....like '66 and later. They were flashy back then, especially in comparison to American Racing, Mickey Thompson, E/T and Ansen offerings, which didn't have the chrome plating that the Keystones had. To be honest, I didn't care for them then, and they don't really melt my butter now. I guess that's the reason that so many styles have be created and some have evolved. But, the style you asked about is over 40 years old! __________________ 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.

10-19-2008, 07:11 PM	#15
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Wheel Identification??? Thanks for all the info guys... I'm probably gonna go back and snag em next weekend... You guys rock

10-19-2008, 08:02 PM	#16
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Wheel Identification??? Two Lane Blacktop, 70 Pontiac GTO Judge. The greatest example of the beautiful Keystone Classics! __________________ 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

10-19-2008, 08:41 PM	#18
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Wheel Identification??? Not Bad

10-19-2008, 08:51 PM	#19
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Wheel Identification??? ca180, that's what I'm talkin' about! Donnie, yep and the Mustang could fly if the windows were down!!!!! haven't seen may trucks with them though. __________________ 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



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