Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 08-28-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bert W

Does anyone have a pic of a truck with the 7s up front and the 8s out back. I'd like to see the whole deal. I always thought these wheels were different. Thanks in advance!

Here's a few shots of my '69 with the 7's up front and the 8's in the rear; the only major change I would consider would be to change the tires. Currently the truck is running 235 75R15's on all four corners.

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**lolife99** · 08-28-2009, 07:38 PM

Looks really nice!

GM should have built them at this ride height!

Also the 15x7's up front look perfect. I guess I'm biased. Ha.

**jamie72** · 08-28-2009, 08:54 PM

so these come out on 4x4 vans?? no 2wds?? i have(or maybe had) a 6 lug centercap just like the 4x4 but it was shorter(no cut) and it had a factory bowtie sticker on the center.. any ideas on what it came out on?

**lolife99** · 08-28-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jamie72

so these come out on 4x4 vans?? no 2wds?? i have(or maybe had) a 6 lug centercap just like the 4x4 but it was shorter(no cut) and it had a factory bowtie sticker on the center.. any ideas on what it came out on?

I was told vans,... years ago by a guy that sold nothing but wheels and hubcaps. I've seen the big "bowtie" center cap decals on blazers also.
You have to remember that these wheels were used originally on the 73-87 trucks. (never on the 67-72 from the factory) That means that all the 2wd ralleys were 5-lug and all the 6-lug ralleys came on 4x4 equipped trucks. The 15x7 is just a rare wheel that most people don't know exist. When I bought these 4 at a local swap meet,... I did see two more on a truck for sale. WHen I pointed it out to the owner,... he had no idea. He said,..."I thought it had 15x8's all around". Not until I pointed out the difference, did he believe me.

72BlckButy · 08-28-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

When I bought these 4 at a local swap meet,... I did see two more on a truck for sale. WHen I pointed it out to the owner,... he had no idea. He said,..."I thought it had 15x8's all around". Not until I pointed out the difference, did he believe me.

And when I was having my new exhaust installed, I had a set of 15x7's in the bed, and once I told the muffler shop owner what they were, he was even taken back.

72BlckButy · 08-28-2009, 09:07 PM

Hmmm.... I'm baffled, but interested.

**leddzepp** · 08-28-2009, 09:20 PM

Nate- That looks awesome!! I think you have inspired me to go with the 4/6 ECE drop on my new project.

Not to hijack, but how rare are the rallye wheels in 15 x 7 in a 5-lug pattern, as opposed to the 6 lug pattern?

**lolife99** · 08-28-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Nate- That looks awesome!! I think you have inspired me to go with the 4/6 ECE drop on my new project.

Not to hijack, but how rare are the rallye wheels in 15 x 7 in a 5-lug pattern, as opposed to the 6 lug pattern?

The 5-lug version is not rare at all. Very common wheel.

72BlckButy · 08-28-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Nate- That looks awesome!! I think you have inspired me to go with the 4/6 ECE drop on my new project.

Trust me, you will not regret it!

powell72 · 08-29-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Not to hijack, but how rare are the rallye wheels in 15 x 7 in a 5-lug pattern, as opposed to the 6 lug pattern?

Any 2wd van will have them, they're very easy to find. I think I paid $15 a piece for mine at a junk yard, and that was with rings caps and tires on them.

**lolife99** · 08-29-2009, 02:33 PM

Hey Chris,...
Jump in that truck and head to the Kansas Goodguy show this next weekend!
Love your truck.
I'll have a '72 Cheyenne Super of my own someday.

powell72 · 08-29-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Hey Chris,...
Jump in that truck and head to the Kansas Goodguy show this next weekend!
Love your truck.
I'll have a '72 Cheyenne Super of my own someday.

I could, it's always ready for the road.......if I wasn't in a wedding next weekend you'd be looking at my ugly mug. Who gets married on Labor Day weekend?

BTW, you know I'm always open to trades....

**lolife99** · 08-29-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

I could, it's always ready for the road.......if I wasn't in a wedding next weekend you'd be looking at my ugly mug. Who gets married on Labor Day weekend?

BTW, you know I'm always open to trades....

UH,... Do you need a rust free '89 1-ton crew cab?
'91 S10?
Hmmm,... I'm thinking,...

70k52wd · 08-30-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

UH,... Do you need a rust free '89 1-ton crew cab?
'91 S10?
Hmmm,... I'm thinking,...

**too much stuff** · 08-30-2009, 12:11 PM

Adding some info. 1976 brochure, and the nos caps are the short ones. I am unsure what combo of wheels and caps went on what...

The bottom box has a date of 76...

powell72 · 08-30-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

UH,... Do you need a rust free '89 1-ton crew cab?
'91 S10?
Hmmm,... I'm thinking,...

Uh, I don't think we're on the same page here.

(Cough, Blazer! Cough)

**lolife99** · 08-30-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Uh, I don't think we're on the same page here.

(Cough, Blazer! Cough)

U Funny guy.

**88JRFAN** · 08-30-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

I could, it's always ready for the road.......if I wasn't in a wedding next weekend you'd be looking at my ugly mug. Who gets married on Labor Day weekend?

BTW, you know I'm always open to trades....

There's always the truck nat's. It's the next weekend.

powell72 · 08-31-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 88JRFAN

There's always the truck nat's. It's the next weekend.

I have my anniversary too close to that one,

I'll be out next year for one of them for sure.

tcb-1 · 08-29-2009, 04:05 PM

I want that truck too, Keith. I have ALWAYS had a love for the white/blue Cheyenne. matter of fact, my first memories of a "cool" truck was a blue and white Sierra down the road from my parents.

oh Chris, what a beaut! Wish we would be seeing you next w/e!

72BlckButy · 08-30-2009, 07:54 PM

too much stuff... would you mind measuring the "height" of the cap?

**too much stuff** · 08-30-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

too much stuff... would you mind measuring the "height" of the cap?

4 1/4" on the NOS caps, and looks like 5" that are on my wifes truck. Those are identical except the height.

**lolife99** · 08-30-2009, 08:24 PM

Hmmm,... looks like a stock 4x4 cap.

72BlckButy · 08-30-2009, 08:27 PM

That's kind of what I thought....

astrochimp · 08-31-2009, 08:56 AM

The guy I am buying my wheels from asked if I wanted 15 x 7" or 8", said he had a set of each for sale.

Is there any advantage to running a 7" on the front of my '63? A disk brake install is in the future, will use OE part.

Anybody need a set? I'm in NE MO, but plan to head to KCMO this weekend.

David

08-28-2009, 07:38 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels Looks really nice! GM should have built them at this ride height! Also the 15x7's up front look perfect. I guess I'm biased. Ha. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 08-28-2009 at 07:41 PM.

08-28-2009, 08:54 PM	#3
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels so these come out on 4x4 vans?? no 2wds?? i have(or maybe had) a 6 lug centercap just like the 4x4 but it was shorter(no cut) and it had a factory bowtie sticker on the center.. any ideas on what it came out on? __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

08-28-2009, 09:07 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels Hmmm.... I'm baffled, but interested. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-28-2009, 09:20 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels Nate- That looks awesome!! I think you have inspired me to go with the 4/6 ECE drop on my new project. Not to hijack, but how rare are the rallye wheels in 15 x 7 in a 5-lug pattern, as opposed to the 6 lug pattern? __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

08-29-2009, 02:33 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels Hey Chris,... Jump in that truck and head to the Kansas Goodguy show this next weekend! Love your truck. I'll have a '72 Cheyenne Super of my own someday. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 08-29-2009 at 02:33 PM.

08-30-2009, 12:11 PM	#15
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels Adding some info. 1976 brochure, and the nos caps are the short ones. I am unsure what combo of wheels and caps went on what... The bottom box has a date of 76... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

08-29-2009, 04:05 PM	#20
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels I want that truck too, Keith. I have ALWAYS had a love for the white/blue Cheyenne. matter of fact, my first memories of a "cool" truck was a blue and white Sierra down the road from my parents. oh Chris, what a beaut! Wish we would be seeing you next w/e! __________________ 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

08-30-2009, 07:54 PM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels too much stuff... would you mind measuring the "height" of the cap? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-30-2009, 08:24 PM	#23
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels Hmmm,... looks like a stock 4x4 cap. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-30-2009, 08:27 PM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels That's kind of what I thought.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-31-2009, 08:56 AM	#25
astrochimp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Unionville Mo. Posts: 217	Re: Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels The guy I am buying my wheels from asked if I wanted 15 x 7" or 8", said he had a set of each for sale. Is there any advantage to running a 7" on the front of my '63? A disk brake install is in the future, will use OE part. Anybody need a set? I'm in NE MO, but plan to head to KCMO this weekend. David



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