ECE drop spindles with stock 1968 steel wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

x33d80 · 02-21-2013, 09:42 PM

I've done some searching on the board and haven't really found a definite answer. Going to go with ECE dropped spindles and disc brake conversion for the front and currently have the stock 15" x 6.5" steel wheels from 1968 mounted. I believe that these aren't going to work due to clearance issues with the control arm or caliper but don't know for sure. I already have 2" springs in the front and 3" in the back but ultimately am going for 4.5" / 6" drop. If the stock wheels aren't going to work up front I'm going with wheel vintiques 62 series all around. Does any body know if the 15 x 7 front with 4.25 backspacing will clear all my front hardware? Thanks for any input.

cdowns · 02-21-2013, 09:49 PM

the stock 68 wheels will not clear disc brakes due to thier design// if you use 6lug wheels from after 71 they will work

x33d80 · 02-22-2013, 07:38 PM

Thanks for the heads up. That is what i figured . Guess I'll starting looking for some new wheels.

**lolife99** · 02-22-2013, 07:41 PM

71-87 4x4 steel wheels will work.

C/10 King · 02-22-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

the stock 68 wheels will not clear disc brakes due to thier design// if you use 6lug wheels from after 71 they will work

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Originally Posted by lolife99

71-87 4x4 steel wheels will work.

Bingo! that's what I have on "Gumby" and you can't tell the difference.

**lolife99** · 02-22-2013, 08:02 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560599

C/10 King · 02-22-2013, 08:12 PM

Keith, good info as always!

x33d80 · 02-23-2013, 10:45 AM

Thanks for all the info guys! This board has been a great reference for my 68 SWB build. I'll have to post some pics soon. Gumby is an awsome truck! Love that stock but slammed look! That is the look I'm going for.

NewType72 · 04-01-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Bingo! that's what I have on "Gumby" and you can't tell the difference.

How hard is it to find these wheels and what can you put these caps on? Or what they should look like I suppose? I wanna go as wide as I can with these wheel covers on it. Interested in selling the blue trucks stockers?

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02-21-2013, 09:42 PM	#1
x33d80 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 15	ECE drop spindles with stock 1968 steel wheels? I've done some searching on the board and haven't really found a definite answer. Going to go with ECE dropped spindles and disc brake conversion for the front and currently have the stock 15" x 6.5" steel wheels from 1968 mounted. I believe that these aren't going to work due to clearance issues with the control arm or caliper but don't know for sure. I already have 2" springs in the front and 3" in the back but ultimately am going for 4.5" / 6" drop. If the stock wheels aren't going to work up front I'm going with wheel vintiques 62 series all around. Does any body know if the 15 x 7 front with 4.25 backspacing will clear all my front hardware? Thanks for any input.

02-21-2013, 09:49 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: ECE drop spindles with stock 1968 steel wheels? the stock 68 wheels will not clear disc brakes due to thier design// if you use 6lug wheels from after 71 they will work __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-22-2013, 07:38 PM	#3
x33d80 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 15	Re: ECE drop spindles with stock 1968 steel wheels? Thanks for the heads up. That is what i figured . Guess I'll starting looking for some new wheels.

02-22-2013, 07:41 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: ECE drop spindles with stock 1968 steel wheels? 71-87 4x4 steel wheels will work. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-22-2013, 08:02 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: ECE drop spindles with stock 1968 steel wheels? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560599 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-22-2013, 08:12 PM	#7
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: ECE drop spindles with stock 1968 steel wheels? Keith, good info as always! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

02-23-2013, 10:45 AM	#8
x33d80 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 15	Re: ECE drop spindles with stock 1968 steel wheels? Thanks for all the info guys! This board has been a great reference for my 68 SWB build. I'll have to post some pics soon. Gumby is an awsome truck! Love that stock but slammed look! That is the look I'm going for.



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