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boucher racing · 07-01-2010, 02:41 PM

I am very excited to say that I just got two 15x8 - 6 lug - factory GM steel wheels. They were off of a CUCV M1009 military blazer. Very hard to find, most of them got scrapped. I am going to put them on the back of my 66 to fill the rear out.

**aerotruk63** · 07-01-2010, 02:46 PM

I bought 4 new for my 62 around 1985, if I only knew then.

Rogue · 07-01-2010, 03:32 PM

Nice, hurry up I want pics.

markeb01 · 07-01-2010, 03:45 PM

I had a pair of those on my 1960 back in the early 90's. Picked them up at a wholesale wheel supplier in San Jose, CA. There were rows of stacks of them and weren't considered anything special, other than being a desirable 8" width. I think I paid $35 for the pair, which seemed very high at the time. Junk yards usually charged $5 per wheel, or $10 for mags. When I redrilled to 5 lug I just gave them away. I assumed there was an endless supply being late model wheels, never imagined they would become so hard to find.

onequickchevy · 07-01-2010, 04:26 PM

I didn't know these were hard to find. I have a pair available for free if someone wants them, the other two can be had once I redrill the rear axles. That will be in the fall or winter, too much fun driving it right now. PM if interested.

pestwagon · 07-01-2010, 11:42 PM

I bought one from a military blazer recently from a guy in Kansas. Paid over $100 for one shipped to me...guess what-it didn't fit my 6 lugs on my 66 because the center hole was too small. See if they fit...

boucher racing · 07-02-2010, 05:53 PM

I mocked them up today. Perfect fit on the rear! Now I just need to decide what tire size to run? I have 235/75/15 on all four right now. I could just run those again, just on a 8" rim or go 215/75 front 235 rear or 235 front 255 rear.... decisions, decisions....

Input?

Later Fellas

REDNOSE65 · 07-02-2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boucher racing

I am very excited to say that I just got two 15x8 - 6 lug - factory GM steel wheels. They were off of a CUCV M1009 military blazer. Very hard to find, most of them got scrapped. I am going to put them on the back of my 66 to fill the rear out.

Wheel Vintiques has always had them.

hoppa · 07-02-2010, 10:24 PM

good help here --> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320893

boucher racing · 07-02-2010, 11:33 PM

RedNose- wheel vintiques makes a 15x8 6 lug smoothie but not with the same centers. You cannot run the 10 1/8" OE hubcaps on those.

**grumpy** · 07-03-2010, 12:08 AM

I searched for months for those. I found 4 really nice ones at a 4x4 junkyard. Guy said he had them on a rack for 12 years..
Made me chuck out 150 bucks for 4 wheels..

I promptly gave away 2 on a 69 short fleet.

The last 2 are on my current 65 short step. And Im about to take them off because with 275/60's, they are too wide...

Rich 5150 69 · 07-03-2010, 12:26 AM

Grumpy that is what I`m running, 275`s on 8 inch rim, what is to wide rim or tire, BFG`s on their site state up to 9 inch rim.

likaroc13 · 07-03-2010, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boucher racing

I mocked them up today. Perfect fit on the rear! Now I just need to decide what tire size to run? I have 235/75/15 on all four right now. I could just run those again, just on a 8" rim or go 215/75 front 235 rear or 235 front 255 rear.... decisions, decisions....

Input?

Later Fellas

when i get new tires for my '66, i plan on running a 215/75 front and 235/75 rear using a 7" front & 8" rear wheel (5 lug)...but i plan to run a stock looking thin whitewall, so i can't go any bigger on the rear...on my old '93 C-1500, i ran a 225/70 & 235/60 combo with BFG's & 7" steelies

**grumpy** · 07-03-2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Grumpy that is what I`m running, 275`s on 8 inch rim, what is to wide rim or tire, BFG`s on their site state up to 9 inch rim.

These are BFG radial TAs, 275/60/15 on stock steel 15x8s..

They fit under the 69 fleet bed, but on my 65 step, the rear fender lip comes right down onto the tire.

Thats with jeep TJ rear coils on it, so it lowered 4" or so.

Rich 5150 69 · 07-03-2010, 12:46 AM

Ok, for some reason I thought you were a fleet side....

Blazer 1972 · 09-21-2011, 09:54 AM

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boucher racing · 09-21-2011, 10:34 AM

here is where I located mine:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/

good luck. they are hard to find.

**aerotruk63** · 09-21-2011, 10:48 AM

Does anyone have a part# for these wheels? GM or Kelsey Hayes?

theastronaut · 09-21-2011, 04:31 PM

Anyone know the backspacing of these rims? And do they fit under a fleetside bed if lowered? Thanks in advance!

brawley · 09-22-2011, 02:44 PM

have the later style 15 x 8 wheels- Im going to use 255/60/15 all around, my truck is lowered 5" in rear and these should work

MalibuKasey · 09-23-2011, 10:23 AM

hmmmmmm

Apache63 · 09-23-2011, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theastronaut

Anyone know the backspacing of these rims? And do they fit under a fleetside bed if lowered? Thanks in advance!

They will fit perfectly , i´m running 225/75/15 and it looks great!!!!

**jocko** · 09-24-2011, 07:21 PM

found two more for y'all...
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2581420486.html these look like steelies, not rallies, so not sure of the guy is just guessing, but the price is sweet! $25 ea

**MisterC** · 09-27-2011, 01:45 AM

Thank you!

On their way to me now

07-01-2010, 02:41 PM	#1
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I am very excited to say that I just got two 15x8 - 6 lug - factory GM steel wheels. They were off of a CUCV M1009 military blazer. Very hard to find, most of them got scrapped. I am going to put them on the back of my 66 to fill the rear out. __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639

07-01-2010, 02:46 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I bought 4 new for my 62 around 1985, if I only knew then. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-01-2010, 03:32 PM	#3
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Nice, hurry up I want pics. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

07-01-2010, 03:45 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I had a pair of those on my 1960 back in the early 90's. Picked them up at a wholesale wheel supplier in San Jose, CA. There were rows of stacks of them and weren't considered anything special, other than being a desirable 8" width. I think I paid $35 for the pair, which seemed very high at the time. Junk yards usually charged $5 per wheel, or $10 for mags. When I redrilled to 5 lug I just gave them away. I assumed there was an endless supply being late model wheels, never imagined they would become so hard to find. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 Last edited by markeb01; 07-01-2010 at 03:47 PM.

07-01-2010, 04:26 PM	#5
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I didn't know these were hard to find. I have a pair available for free if someone wants them, the other two can be had once I redrill the rear axles. That will be in the fall or winter, too much fun driving it right now. PM if interested. __________________ Slowly but surely getting it done.

07-01-2010, 11:42 PM	#6
pestwagon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Banos, CA Posts: 390	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I bought one from a military blazer recently from a guy in Kansas. Paid over $100 for one shipped to me...guess what-it didn't fit my 6 lugs on my 66 because the center hole was too small. See if they fit...

07-02-2010, 05:53 PM	#7
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I mocked them up today. Perfect fit on the rear! Now I just need to decide what tire size to run? I have 235/75/15 on all four right now. I could just run those again, just on a 8" rim or go 215/75 front 235 rear or 235 front 255 rear.... decisions, decisions.... Input? Later Fellas __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639

07-02-2010, 10:24 PM	#9
hoppa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 56	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel good help here --> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320893 __________________ 69 SWB 505 bbc 86 GMC SWB 406 sbc 86 G20 camper cruiser van 1984 Chevy C30 Ramp truck

07-02-2010, 11:33 PM	#10
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel RedNose- wheel vintiques makes a 15x8 6 lug smoothie but not with the same centers. You cannot run the 10 1/8" OE hubcaps on those. __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639

07-03-2010, 12:08 AM	#11
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I searched for months for those. I found 4 really nice ones at a 4x4 junkyard. Guy said he had them on a rack for 12 years.. Made me chuck out 150 bucks for 4 wheels.. I promptly gave away 2 on a 69 short fleet. The last 2 are on my current 65 short step. And Im about to take them off because with 275/60's, they are too wide... __________________ Tim Road Hounds

07-03-2010, 12:26 AM	#12
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Grumpy that is what I`m running, 275`s on 8 inch rim, what is to wide rim or tire, BFG`s on their site state up to 9 inch rim. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

07-03-2010, 12:46 AM	#15
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Ok, for some reason I thought you were a fleet side.... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

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boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel here is where I located mine: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/ good luck. they are hard to find. __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639



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09-21-2011, 10:48 AM	#19
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Does anyone have a part# for these wheels? GM or Kelsey Hayes? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

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theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Anyone know the backspacing of these rims? And do they fit under a fleetside bed if lowered? Thanks in advance! __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

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brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel have the later style 15 x 8 wheels- Im going to use 255/60/15 all around, my truck is lowered 5" in rear and these should work

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09-24-2011, 07:21 PM	#24
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel found two more for y'all... http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2581420486.html these look like steelies, not rallies, so not sure of the guy is just guessing, but the price is sweet! $25 ea

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