Buick wheels?

[64shortbed]

I had a guy come in today and we started talking about what i was doing to my 64 GMC as far as the 5 lug and disc brakes. He told me he had a set of wheels i needed. LOL. says he has a set of these wheels off of a 76 electra has all 5 of them. He told me they are the 5x5 bolt pattern.

So will they fit? And do you think they would look good? Has anyone ever ran them on the 60-66 trucks? Any thoughts?

[flips72]

i would think they should fit, its the same platform as the impala, and i personally always like the factory wheels i think they would look good, and you will probably never see another truck like yours with a set on it. if their cheap enough i say go for it, put a set of 275/60's all the way around and watch the heads turn

[64shortbox]

Yes, they will fit. I saw a set on a 73 C10 and I thought they looked good. They are 5 on 5, same as the 1/2 ton trucks, full size Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs & Cadillacs. You should be good to go as long as you like the looks of them on your truck.

[slepysal]

Yup they fit. My nighbor has a set on his 73 step

[64shortbed]

Kool good to know he was telling me right they are 5x5. I like the wheels I'm just not sure what he wants for them and how they will look. Guess I'll get to that when i get all the stuff swaped out on my truck. I have a set of 85 rally wheels i can have so i guess we will see what happens.

Thanks for the info guys.
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[markeb01]

Years ago I ran standard 1950’s era Buick wheels on the back of my truck and they fit fine.



I’ve also seen several trucks running the Buick rally wheels, but they were always the older style with the curved “spokes” and broad rim face like these:



I thought I had a couple of photos showing them mounted on a 60-66 but haven't had any luck finding them. I’m not sure if the first picture posted is the wheel from a 76 Electra, or an aftermarket wheel. Good luck if you decide to give them a try and the price is right.

[64shortbed]

I think your right the one i posted was from a search on the net just so everyone knew which wheels i was asking about. If you happen to find that pick ill love to see it. Cause i can't find a pic any were with a 60-66 running them.
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[jonzcustomshop]

they look real good if you change the black to a cast iron/flat gray, and then replace the center cap with a bullet, and a thin -1-2 inch whitewall.

[flips72]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

they look real good if you change the black to a cast iron/flat gray, and then replace the center cap with a bullet, and a thin -1-2 inch whitewall.

i like that, i'll bet that would look great.

[jonzcustomshop]

picture of a picture...

[markeb01]

That does look cool. I wouldn't have thought of the bullet, or the light colored paint.

[64shortbed]

I like the idea of the bullet and lighter color. Guess I'll have to see what he is wanting for them or if i got something to trade. If i can't get them i have a friend with a set of rallys. And i have a nother friend who thinks he may have a set of ansen wheel he thinks are the 5x5 bolt pattern. I'll let you guys know what happens.
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[luvbowties]

Originally Posted by flips72

i like that, i'll bet that would look great.

...I think using a Chevy emblem-decal to cover the center cap...maybe a bowtie the same color as the truck?

[64shortbed]

Originally Posted by luvbowties

...I think using a Chevy emblem-decal to cover the center cap...maybe a bowtie the same color as the truck?

Not on a gmc! lol

[jayoldschool]

Whatever you do, don't throw the caps away, they are hard to find.

[64shortbed]

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Whatever you do, don't throw the caps away, they are hard to find.

I hear you there. He thinks he only has 4 of them unless the spare never had one then he only has 3. But either way i figured id put them away for sure. Heck im suprised he has all 5 wheels from the same car. And the spare tire rim was never mounted on the car. like i said though it all depends on what he wants for them and weather i got the money.
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[nachodog2]

As long as you dob the 5 lug conversion they will fit.
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[Grizz1963]

Really like them.
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[64shortbed]

Originally Posted by nachodog2

As long as you dob the 5 lug conversion they will fit.
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Im doing the 5 lug conversion soon i now have all the parts just need to find time. Those look good on there. My only think is my 64 gmc will not be lowered. but i love the way that one looks!

[64shortbed]

Here is what my GMC looks like as on now. but i no longer have the tag on the front and iv got the sail panel chrome on now. and the last one it how ive thought of painting it. Right now its john dear flat black and tinted primer. When i do the 5 lug conversion i plan on cuting the front coils a little. I dont have the money to get lowering spindles or lowering springs as of now so cut it it is.

[64shortbed]

I can also go with either on of these wheels. A buddy of mine thinks he has a set of the ansens but he needs to make out to his family farm sometime and find them. And i would get them free same as the rallys.

[nachodog2]

I see you like my truck enough to make it your avatar there grizz.
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[luvbowties]

Originally Posted by 64shortbed

Not on a gmc! lol

Please forgive me for such a sin. Completely forgot what your ride actually was. So, the centers I suggested looking cool will have to have "GMC" as the center decal.

BTW: your rendering of future looks appears to have wheels that are in the realm of those Buicks'--chrome webs vs.the black or grey. I still appreciate an original, from-the-factory wheel, with just enough of the 'new' make of vehicle somehow integrated to adapt it. Like, a GMC-blend!

I like your idea of low-budget, manual alterations while you ride. Shows how a bit of manual labor can replace $$$$ that may not be available at present. As far as cutting the coils, be sure to read lotsa 'free' and good advice to get a proper cut the 1st time!
Enjoy!
sam

[64shortbed]

Yeah the posable future is not a for sure but i like the way it looks. I'm a ol skool rod and custom fan. That pic is out of a magazine i have. It a pretty sweet yellow chevy. So until i really decide what i want it to look like its just a thought.
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[64shortbed]

By the way I've owned the truck for 7 years. I've only been able to drive it this last year. Lol.
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