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**davischevy** · 11-11-2021, 08:14 PM

I am wanting to buy a set of 16X8, eight hole wheels.

TIA

**special-K** · 11-14-2021, 06:09 AM

Are you looking for the steelie type, like Wheel Vintiques sells?

jjzepplin · 11-14-2021, 06:56 AM

Me too. The cheapo in me can't bring myself to pay Vintiques prices. I may have to settle for some Furd 16"x7". They come on vans and such. Fleebay has them for $75 each delivered.

**special-K** · 11-14-2021, 11:17 AM

I only know of 8-lug 16 x 8 steelies being made by Wheel Vintiques. They never existed before that. My friend doesn't like that those, for some strange reason, have no vent holes. He calls mine skid loader wheels

. Bugs me too, but. Well, what he did for his truck cost a little (like a lot) more. He gathered OEM GM 16" wheels, sent them to a wheel builder in CO, and they used the centers inside 17 x 9 rims. Steel wheel shipping both ways, PA-CO then CO-PA probably cost as much as my set of wheels that cost me nothing for shipping. His wheels are nicer, though

Hey Larry, I'm hoping all this helps in some way. At least good for a TTT.

**davischevy** · 11-14-2021, 11:12 PM

I should have been more specific. Yes I am looking for 4 nub steelies.

I have had the Wheel Vintiques ordered since April. Delivery has been postponed three times, and I got a message last week they are scheduled for mid February.

I may just powdercoat another set of 7" wheels and forget about it.

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-15-2021, 11:01 AM

Larry, you might try US Wheels 659. That’s what I went with for my 16x10’s. They also have 16x8.

**davischevy** · 11-15-2021, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Larry, you might try US Wheels 659. That’s what I went with for my 16x10’s. They also have 16x8.

Thanks

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-16-2021, 10:05 PM

I have some 16x7 ford wheels. I might have 16x8 but I'd have to double check.

**davischevy** · 11-16-2021, 10:36 PM

I have 16X7's.

Thanks

jjzepplin · 11-17-2021, 06:43 AM

There is a fella in GA I think that widens wheels. I think I have his number in my PM's. I am going to send him a set of 15x6 4 nubs to turn them into 15x8's or 9's.

**davischevy** · 11-17-2021, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

There is a fella in GA I think that widens wheels. I think I have his number in my PM's. I am going to send him a set of 15x6 4 nubs to turn them into 15x8's or 9's.

Let me know.

52napco · 11-18-2021, 08:05 AM

He did some for me and they turned out great..$45 each
I looked for his number but didn't have it.

**davischevy** · 11-18-2021, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 52napco

He did some for me and they turned out great..$45 each
I looked for his number but didn't have it.

I would love to have that number. I took some 7's to the powder coater yesterday, but I would cancel that order if I could get some 8's. Wher is he located?

Thanks,
Larry

**Joesjunk** · 11-18-2021, 04:41 PM

Larry, are you changing up the 71?

**davischevy** · 11-18-2021, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Larry, are you changing up the 71?

While my Longhorn was waiting for an engine, I robbed the wheels and tires off of it and put on another truck. which now resides in wine country.

I now have the Longhorn running and need wheels.

I am cleaning up a set of 7" wheels, and I would like to get some 8" painted or PC'd. I have no idea which I will use.

I don't really have plans to pull the wheels off the green 71. It looks pretty good to me.

**davischevy** · 11-18-2021, 06:19 PM

My powder coater got my attention. He now gets $115/wheel.

I may have to shop.

CG · 11-18-2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

My powder coater got my attention. He now gets $115/wheel.

I may have to shop.

Dang, thats a lot of dough to powder coat a set of wheels plus a spare.

Sand blast, primer, paint.

Ive had them done both ways and Im just as happy with paint. Done with decent prep, its something easily done at home.

**davischevy** · 11-18-2021, 08:24 PM

Actually this is a shop I don't normally use. My guy is covered up with his day job.

Paint works better on wheels any way because you can touch up paint.

52napco · 11-18-2021, 08:29 PM

Here you go Larry

**davischevy** · 11-18-2021, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 52napco

Here you go Larry

Good info,

Thanks

jjzepplin · 11-19-2021, 07:30 AM

Yup. That's the fella. I couldn't find his info either.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2021, 10:37 AM

I couldn't find anyone in my area that would PC wide steel wheels. They said you just can't get the product in the crevasses and they would look horrible in a month. I painted mine and never looked back.

**special-K** · 11-20-2021, 11:19 AM

I had the same powder coat guy since the '80s. A well established shop, did a lot of production runs. But the back door was open to locals, race car guys, etc. That was a good thing for a long time but he sold to one of his guys and retired. I found out when I stopped by to see about bringing the 72's 16 x 8s in. I left feeling like I didn't want to deal with this guy, time to find another shop. I painted them.

I never knew about that guy in GA. I'll keep that info. I guess wheel widening isn't so common anymore because there used to be places that did it. People would tell me of different shops but I never looked into them. A lot of race car wheels used to be locally built.

11-11-2021, 08:14 PM	#1
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. I am wanting to buy a set of 16X8, eight hole wheels. TIA __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-14-2021, 06:09 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. Are you looking for the steelie type, like Wheel Vintiques sells? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-14-2021, 06:56 AM	#3
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. Me too. The cheapo in me can't bring myself to pay Vintiques prices. I may have to settle for some Furd 16"x7". They come on vans and such. Fleebay has them for $75 each delivered. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

11-14-2021, 11:17 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. I only know of 8-lug 16 x 8 steelies being made by Wheel Vintiques. They never existed before that. My friend doesn't like that those, for some strange reason, have no vent holes. He calls mine skid loader wheels . Bugs me too, but. Well, what he did for his truck cost a little (like a lot) more. He gathered OEM GM 16" wheels, sent them to a wheel builder in CO, and they used the centers inside 17 x 9 rims. Steel wheel shipping both ways, PA-CO then CO-PA probably cost as much as my set of wheels that cost me nothing for shipping. His wheels are nicer, though Hey Larry, I'm hoping all this helps in some way. At least good for a TTT. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-14-2021, 11:12 PM	#5
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. I should have been more specific. Yes I am looking for 4 nub steelies. I have had the Wheel Vintiques ordered since April. Delivery has been postponed three times, and I got a message last week they are scheduled for mid February. I may just powdercoat another set of 7" wheels and forget about it. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-15-2021, 11:01 AM	#6
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11-16-2021, 10:05 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. I have some 16x7 ford wheels. I might have 16x8 but I'd have to double check. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-16-2021, 10:36 PM	#9
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. I have 16X7's. Thanks __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-17-2021, 06:43 AM	#10
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. There is a fella in GA I think that widens wheels. I think I have his number in my PM's. I am going to send him a set of 15x6 4 nubs to turn them into 15x8's or 9's. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

11-18-2021, 08:05 AM	#12
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. He did some for me and they turned out great..$45 each I looked for his number but didn't have it.

11-18-2021, 04:41 PM	#14
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11-18-2021, 06:19 PM	#16
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. My powder coater got my attention. He now gets $115/wheel. I may have to shop. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-18-2021, 08:24 PM	#18
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. Actually this is a shop I don't normally use. My guy is covered up with his day job. Paint works better on wheels any way because you can touch up paint. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-18-2021, 08:29 PM	#19
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11-19-2021, 07:30 AM	#21
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11-19-2021, 10:37 AM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. I couldn't find anyone in my area that would PC wide steel wheels. They said you just can't get the product in the crevasses and they would look horrible in a month. I painted mine and never looked back. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-20-2021, 11:19 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WTB 16X8, eight hole wheels. I had the same powder coat guy since the '80s. A well established shop, did a lot of production runs. But the back door was open to locals, race car guys, etc. That was a good thing for a long time but he sold to one of his guys and retired. I found out when I stopped by to see about bringing the 72's 16 x 8s in. I left feeling like I didn't want to deal with this guy, time to find another shop. I painted them. I never knew about that guy in GA. I'll keep that info. I guess wheel widening isn't so common anymore because there used to be places that did it. People would tell me of different shops but I never looked into them. A lot of race car wheels used to be locally built. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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