409biscayne 9.75 x 16.5 8-lugs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 10-08-2006, 12:07 PM

409, Here are the wheels that I will run on my Longhorn. The widest stock wheel in '68 was 8.25 x 16.5. These must have been aftermarket since they are 9.75 x 16.5. They have the hubcap clips and have that funky step that looks like it was made for a trim ring but will not hold a ring due to the slope. I tried!!!! Here is a pic of mine unfinished and then powder coated with the stock 3/4 ton hubcap. I get to Colville frequently and could stop by Spokane and look at what you have. I could even bring one of my wheels along. I won't put them on the truck until I have all four. They will take a 33 x 12.5 x 16.5 tire and will fit on a 2 wheel drive 3.4 ton truck.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-08-2006, 01:53 PM

Man, those sure look purdy

Longhorn Man · 10-08-2006, 02:22 PM

how many of us are saying to there self...
If I woulda known they were worth something... I never woulda thrown them away.

stllookn · 10-08-2006, 04:55 PM

Andy, I get that feeling all the time. The one that hurts worse is the recycling guy that tells me "I just threw some away because nobody wanted them!" I did run into one guy at the Monroe meet that claims to have some...I am waiting on a phone call but not holding my breath. In the meantime I found another set of Ansen slots...whooo hoooo! Pics later today.

qksilver · 10-08-2006, 08:53 PM

i have a 8 lug( i think ansen) slot wheel 16.5 I got on a truck i bought from Bills bowtie. i can dig it out of the pile if you are interested.
i also have a one 8 lug split rim off the same truck.
Pm me if i can help you.

stllookn · 10-08-2006, 10:13 PM

qksilver...thanks, but the key is 9.75" wide...very rare. I have two sets of stock splits and one set of Ansen slots (9.75" wide as well) and am picking up another set this evening so I am good there. I am sure someone will be interested in that Ansen style wheel. Heck I am interested if it is 9.75" wide since I can always use a spare. You never know when the wife is going to "curb" one...LOL!

409biscayne · 10-09-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

how many of us are saying to there self...
If I woulda known they were worth something... I never woulda thrown them away.

Ain't that the truth . Stilllkn i'll check later today , i did have a set of four at one time , but 2 were corroded around the lug holes , i took those to a couple of swap meets , but no interest so they went to the recyclers , doh.

Later ................................... 409

10-08-2006, 12:07 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	409biscayne 9.75 x 16.5 8-lugs 409, Here are the wheels that I will run on my Longhorn. The widest stock wheel in '68 was 8.25 x 16.5. These must have been aftermarket since they are 9.75 x 16.5. They have the hubcap clips and have that funky step that looks like it was made for a trim ring but will not hold a ring due to the slope. I tried!!!! Here is a pic of mine unfinished and then powder coated with the stock 3/4 ton hubcap. I get to Colville frequently and could stop by Spokane and look at what you have. I could even bring one of my wheels along. I won't put them on the truck until I have all four. They will take a 33 x 12.5 x 16.5 tire and will fit on a 2 wheel drive 3.4 ton truck. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-08-2006, 01:53 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: 409biscayne 9.75 x 16.5 8-lugs Man, those sure look purdy __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-08-2006, 02:22 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 409biscayne 9.75 x 16.5 8-lugs how many of us are saying to there self... If I woulda known they were worth something... I never woulda thrown them away.

10-08-2006, 04:55 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 409biscayne 9.75 x 16.5 8-lugs Andy, I get that feeling all the time. The one that hurts worse is the recycling guy that tells me "I just threw some away because nobody wanted them!" I did run into one guy at the Monroe meet that claims to have some...I am waiting on a phone call but not holding my breath. In the meantime I found another set of Ansen slots...whooo hoooo! Pics later today. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-08-2006, 08:53 PM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: 409biscayne 9.75 x 16.5 8-lugs i have a 8 lug( i think ansen) slot wheel 16.5 I got on a truck i bought from Bills bowtie. i can dig it out of the pile if you are interested. i also have a one 8 lug split rim off the same truck. Pm me if i can help you.

10-08-2006, 10:13 PM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 409biscayne 9.75 x 16.5 8-lugs qksilver...thanks, but the key is 9.75" wide...very rare. I have two sets of stock splits and one set of Ansen slots (9.75" wide as well) and am picking up another set this evening so I am good there. I am sure someone will be interested in that Ansen style wheel. Heck I am interested if it is 9.75" wide since I can always use a spare. You never know when the wife is going to "curb" one...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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