Super rare, 15x7 (6-lug) ralley wheels

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by astrochimp

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

Also David,... per "site rules that you agreed to",... you have to be a subscribing member to offer up parts for sale.

[72BlckButy]

David, I'm not super familiar with the front/rear end on the '63 trucks, but if you rear end is narrower (similar to the '69s) then it would be in your best interest to pick up the 7's while you are at it. Otherwise, after you add the disc brake setup in the front, your front track width will be wider than your rear.

Are you keeping the 6-lug setup?

Refer to my build thread in my signature for some comparison pictures.

[lolife99]

Got any pics?

[kevncar]

Quick question...I'm converting over to 5-lug on my 67...but am adding disc brakes. Am I going to run into this issue also? Are there 15x7 5-lug ralleyies out there? Thanks!

[leddzepp]

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?

Originally Posted by lolife99

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

I asked this very question earlier

[lolife99]

Yep,... they are a plentiful wheel in the 5-lug pattern.

[lolife99]

Here's a few more of the 15x7 6-hole ralleys. (not mine,... they belong to a buddy)
Shipping would be a killer,... but if anyone local wants a couple to pair up with your 15x8's,... they are for sale.
$75 each.

[tommyd241]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Here's a few more of the 15x7 6-hole ralleys. (not mine,... they belong to a buddy)
Shipping would be a killer,... but if anyone local wants a couple to pair up with your 15x8's,... they are for sale.
$75 each.

Does your buddy still have these? I just need 1.

[powell72]

So, I found ONE of these at a swap meet yesterday, the guy wanted $25. I made him pretty mad ( I don't know why, I was being nice, and who doesn't haggle at a swap meet?) trying to get him to take $20 for it, so I had to walk away. Then the more I thought about him getting mad I got mad and decided I didn't want his stupid wheel no matter how cheap it was.
It's right up the road from my house and going on today also, I'm thinking about running back up there and grabbing it.

[70k52wd]

Originally Posted by powell72

So, I found ONE of these at a swap meet yesterday, the guy wanted $25. I made him pretty mad ( I don't know why, I was being nice, and who doesn't haggle at a swap meet?) trying to get him to take $20 for it, so I had to walk away. Then the more I thought about him getting mad I got mad and decided I didn't want his stupid wheel no matter how cheap it was.
It's right up the road from my house and going on today also, I'm thinking about running back up there and grabbing it.

Male pride. Have a little humble pie and go get it.

[powell72]

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Male pride. Have a little humble pie and go get it.

That's exactly what it was too, and I didn't make the time to run back there today, so no one to blame but me.

[jamie72]

have your wife go buy it for you..have her offer him 15.00 lol

[72BlckButy]

Been there..... done that! And it worked like a charm.

[lolife99]

Yes.
$75 each plus shipping.

[tommyd241]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Yes.
$75 each plus shipping.

Cool. I'll take one. How much shipped to 87107?

[lolife99]

pm sent.

[72BlckButy]

PICKMUP... those are gorgeous!!!

Any issues powdercoating them?

[lolife99]

Found another one!
Went to a big swap meet today,... and found this little gem.
Another 15x7 6-lug ralley wheel.
I did find out some other info.
The owner said it was the original spare on his blazer that he bought new.
It even has the L-78 dry-rotted tire still on it.

I still don't understand why GM would make two different 6-lug wheels.
Now I have another pair of them.
Here's a pic,...

[67mater]

I went to buy a set of 15x8 6 lugs. Got there and noticed two were a bit skinnier, but kept my mouth shut. Got em home and sure enough 2 of 5 were the 7". Anybody interested in a full set; 2 15x8" 2 15x7" 6 lugs for $300 plus shipping? you can have the 5th 8" for free; it has a dented lip.

[PICKMUP]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

PICKMUP... those are gorgeous!!!

Any issues powdercoating them?

No, they came out good. I did have extra clear added on the face for more gloss. It is hard to get the powder coater to clean the sand out of the grooves before they coat, but that is about all.

[72BlckButy]

Just call him 'ol Lucky... nice find!

[stealthy '69]

I finally found a set (4) Sunday at a swapmeet in wahoo ne. I picked them up for $75. The wierd part is they are all chrome. I'll get some pics up soon.
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[72BlckButy]

Nice buy Matt, can't wait to see the pics!

[cheyenne shortstep]

I am pretty sure the 15x7 six lugs were spares on 73 and up 4x4s. Can't really imagine why else they would have made 15x7's. Why so many sets of 4 are found is anybody's guess. Most likely the wrecking yards figured this out and sold them in sets, or did not know the difference and sold them individually as replacements for damaged wheels.
As for the 4x4 van theory, it is highly unlikely since all 4x4 vans were done after they left the factory. I have a '79 GMC Vandura 3500 with the Pathfinder 4x4 conversion and have done a bit of research on them.

[stealthy '69]

Well, here's a few pics I took today after I spent a little time cleaning them up.



and one with the caps on



and one to show that they are 15X7's, it's hard to see but it's there.



any suggestions on removing the rust and chrome? I'm not sure if getting them blasted will get the chrome off or if I'll ness to get them acid dipped to get rid of it. Any thoughts?
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