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OLD SKOOL K5 · 11-19-2007, 03:57 PM

Hey Everyone: I am looking for original steel wheels that came on the 4x4 half ton trucks and blazers that have disk brakes and are the 15"x7" size. Does anyone know of a reproduction company that sells them or a junk yard that might have them?

72BLUZ · 11-19-2007, 05:08 PM

Look For Uncle On this Board. If He Does Not Have Them, He May Know Where To Get Them!!!!

Americanrider · 11-20-2007, 01:06 AM

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/smoothies_wheels.htm

**special-K** · 11-20-2007, 08:45 AM

I have some,but too far to ship so heavy.Post a WTB,you`ll have many offers,I believe.I knew the day would come where just regular old wheels would be hard to find.The same goes fot 250s and 3spds that people are junking.

djracer · 11-20-2007, 01:16 PM

are 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive the same?

OLD SKOOL K5 · 11-20-2007, 03:46 PM

Hey thanks for the info guys I appreciate it. I will have to post a wanted ad on the board. I saw on the web for stockton wheels a steel wheel that looks similar to stock. Ive heard that there is a diffence between the 2 and 4 wheel drive, disk brake vs drum brake stock steel wheels. Does anyone know?

CG · 11-20-2007, 07:37 PM

Im going to toss this out (I do it every time I see Stockton mentioned). I would avoid Stockton Wheel like the plague. Another board I frequent dealing with old hot rods and customs has had many threads on these guys. I bet out of every five good experiences with them there are over one hundred bad. There are quite a few places that you can get this style wheel made....google is your friend =)

**special-K** · 11-20-2007, 09:18 PM

CG,don`t exaggerate.It`s 1 in 20,lol.The drum brake wheels won`t work with disc IIRC.

mrein3 · 11-20-2007, 09:24 PM

I looked and looked and looked. I put the word out to my local 4x4 buds. Remember - starting in 1971, the same "plain jane" 6-lug (fit over disc brake) steel wheel was used up until 1987. I finally got a set FOR FREE with caps and all the lug nuts off a 1976 4x4.

weasel29gm · 11-20-2007, 09:51 PM

They shouldn't be hard to find. Seen a set in our local paper for $ 80. I woundn't pay over $25-30 a wheel, to many of made.

chipflyer · 11-20-2007, 11:03 PM

Yup, 71-87 6 lug are hard to find. I posted on the parts board a WTB and after a lot of searching Eric, (too much stuff) hooked me up with a set, they had to be trucked down from MN (thanks again to Bruce) but I just couldn't find them around here. The later wheels are offset more to clear the calipers on 71 and up trucks. The pic below shows the difference.

Jeff

cdowns · 11-21-2007, 06:47 AM

try going to a tire store they maybe could get oem type wheels

bouncytruck · 11-21-2007, 11:06 AM

I called Stockton a while back about getting some wider versions of my stock steel wheels. The hubcaps don't fit on their wheels. Given what CG said, I'm glad that was the end of my dealings with them.

davidh · 11-21-2007, 11:19 AM

yeah, stock wheels now are running like $80 each. I've rounded up some for my 67, I am going to disc brake but want to keep the stock look with hubcaps

davidh · 11-21-2007, 11:21 AM

I remember when sears used to sell them in their catalogs next to their tire brand back in the day. LOL some thing like $25each then.

Guy58 · 11-24-2007, 10:20 AM

I just received 5 original steel wheels for my 1967 1/2 ton from;

Company: Classic Auto
Address: 605 Sunnydale Rd, Box Elder, SD, 57719
Phone: 605-923-4455
Fax: 605-923-44888

They are in great shape and I am pleased with what they provided me. You may want to try them.

**special-K** · 11-24-2007, 11:12 PM

If you`re wanting the deep dish wheels that could be had on later trucks,those are 8".Go to a commercial wheel place and see if you can order them.The military Blazers all had them.Check military resto/collector guys.

11-19-2007, 03:57 PM	#1
OLD SKOOL K5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura, Southern California Posts: 68	Where to find Original steel wheels Hey Everyone: I am looking for original steel wheels that came on the 4x4 half ton trucks and blazers that have disk brakes and are the 15"x7" size. Does anyone know of a reproduction company that sells them or a junk yard that might have them?

11-19-2007, 05:08 PM	#2
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels Look For Uncle On this Board. If He Does Not Have Them, He May Know Where To Get Them!!!! __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

11-20-2007, 01:06 AM	#3
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels http://www.stocktonwheel.com/smoothies_wheels.htm

11-20-2007, 08:45 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels I have some,but too far to ship so heavy.Post a WTB,you`ll have many offers,I believe.I knew the day would come where just regular old wheels would be hard to find.The same goes fot 250s and 3spds that people are junking. __________________ "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 ~

11-20-2007, 01:16 PM	#5
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels are 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive the same? __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-20-2007, 03:46 PM	#6
OLD SKOOL K5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura, Southern California Posts: 68	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels Hey thanks for the info guys I appreciate it. I will have to post a wanted ad on the board. I saw on the web for stockton wheels a steel wheel that looks similar to stock. Ive heard that there is a diffence between the 2 and 4 wheel drive, disk brake vs drum brake stock steel wheels. Does anyone know?

11-20-2007, 07:37 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels Im going to toss this out (I do it every time I see Stockton mentioned). I would avoid Stockton Wheel like the plague. Another board I frequent dealing with old hot rods and customs has had many threads on these guys. I bet out of every five good experiences with them there are over one hundred bad. There are quite a few places that you can get this style wheel made....google is your friend =)

11-20-2007, 09:18 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels CG,don`t exaggerate.It`s 1 in 20,lol.The drum brake wheels won`t work with disc IIRC. __________________ "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 ~

11-20-2007, 09:24 PM	#9
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels I looked and looked and looked. I put the word out to my local 4x4 buds. Remember - starting in 1971, the same "plain jane" 6-lug (fit over disc brake) steel wheel was used up until 1987. I finally got a set FOR FREE with caps and all the lug nuts off a 1976 4x4. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

11-20-2007, 09:51 PM	#10
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels They shouldn't be hard to find. Seen a set in our local paper for $ 80. I woundn't pay over $25-30 a wheel, to many of made. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-20-2007, 11:03 PM	#11
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels Yup, 71-87 6 lug are hard to find. I posted on the parts board a WTB and after a lot of searching Eric, (too much stuff) hooked me up with a set, they had to be trucked down from MN (thanks again to Bruce) but I just couldn't find them around here. The later wheels are offset more to clear the calipers on 71 and up trucks. The pic below shows the difference. Jeff Attached Images __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

11-21-2007, 06:47 AM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels try going to a tire store they maybe could get oem type wheels __________________ 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

11-21-2007, 11:06 AM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels I called Stockton a while back about getting some wider versions of my stock steel wheels. The hubcaps don't fit on their wheels. Given what CG said, I'm glad that was the end of my dealings with them. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-21-2007, 11:19 AM	#14
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels yeah, stock wheels now are running like $80 each. I've rounded up some for my 67, I am going to disc brake but want to keep the stock look with hubcaps __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

11-21-2007, 11:21 AM	#15
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels I remember when sears used to sell them in their catalogs next to their tire brand back in the day. LOL some thing like $25each then. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.



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11-24-2007, 10:20 AM	#16
Guy58 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 158	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels I just received 5 original steel wheels for my 1967 1/2 ton from; Company: Classic Auto Address: 605 Sunnydale Rd, Box Elder, SD, 57719 Phone: 605-923-4455 Fax: 605-923-44888 They are in great shape and I am pleased with what they provided me. You may want to try them.

11-24-2007, 11:12 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Where to find Original steel wheels If you`re wanting the deep dish wheels that could be had on later trucks,those are 8".Go to a commercial wheel place and see if you can order them.The military Blazers all had them.Check military resto/collector guys. __________________ "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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