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**GSOUTHERN** · 12-29-2022, 07:38 AM

Good Morning, Does anyone know if there were any other color options from the factory for 8 lug steel wheels (81-87) other than white? I have a very original truck that someone put aftermarket wheels on, just wanting to put back to original. The service parts id just shows special wheel covers PA1, which I'm assuming are the dog dish hubcaps?? Thanks

Keith Seymore · 12-29-2022, 09:38 AM

White only.

No other colors were offered.

I think maybe PO1 was the dog dish, and PA1 was the full wheel cover, based on the dually RO5 reference in the attached. I could be wrong, though.

K

65chevysub · 12-29-2022, 11:14 AM

You could always do like they did through the 60's: Color match them to the body. I did that on my old 65 Suburban. I added 5 lug rally style and painted them the Light Green color to match the body, and the trim rings and center caps made them pop.

**THI** · 12-29-2022, 05:35 PM

One of my 1978 trucks is Colonial Yellow with SantaFe Tan two-tone. Since I went from the original 16.5" rims to 1980's 16" I had the rims painted to match the SantaFe Tan. Here in Michigan, most of the white rims need painting after 45 years!

kipps · 12-29-2022, 05:51 PM

A bright white was the only option that I've seen for those 3/4 and 1-ton wheels.

I've seen where someone powder-coated the wheels a dusty-white or very light tan. I like the idea, and will likely do something similar. The wheels won't stand out quite as bright, and won't show dirt as quick, but will still look similar to the stock white appearance.

**GSOUTHERN** · 12-30-2022, 07:26 AM

Thank You all, against my better judgement i went with the white, since its correct! I really like the idea of color matching them, had a two tone crew cab done like that, wheels were matched to the center color and looked great. New tires going on the wheels this morning, guess if I can't stand it they will have an extra coat of paint!

D13 · 01-03-2023, 08:58 AM

I have a set of take offs from a 1991 K2500 'burb that are silver/argent. It has the full wheel covers and apparently they didn't want the white rim peeking out past the covers. These were not my personal wheels but the owner had them replaced with aluminum rims immediately after buying the 'burb.

Wonder if this was a post-truck build change? Only Suburban's would have been available with that wheel. as the GMT400's wen to the bump-less style as I recall.

12-29-2022, 07:38 AM	#1
GSOUTHERN Active Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: ALVA, FLORIDA Posts: 113	Factory 8 lug steel wheels Good Morning, Does anyone know if there were any other color options from the factory for 8 lug steel wheels (81-87) other than white? I have a very original truck that someone put aftermarket wheels on, just wanting to put back to original. The service parts id just shows special wheel covers PA1, which I'm assuming are the dog dish hubcaps?? Thanks __________________ 53 3100 Heidts clip Jag rear 350 dual 4 barrels 85 K10 SWB, 27000 original miles, original black paint 87 V10 SWB, 80000 original miles, original white paint 87 R10 LWB LS3 418 CI 6L80 91 V3500 SRW crew cab 454/4L80 80000 orig miles 83 K30 LWB 502/4L80 Arizona Speed&Marine Injection 91 V1500 Suburban Tuned Port 350/7004R 35 Chevy Standard 350/350

12-29-2022, 09:38 AM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,194	Re: Factory 8 lug steel wheels White only. No other colors were offered. I think maybe PO1 was the dog dish, and PA1 was the full wheel cover, based on the dually RO5 reference in the attached. I could be wrong, though. K Attached Images __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 12-29-2022 at 09:43 AM.

12-29-2022, 11:14 AM	#3
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,376	Re: Factory 8 lug steel wheels You could always do like they did through the 60's: Color match them to the body. I did that on my old 65 Suburban. I added 5 lug rally style and painted them the Light Green color to match the body, and the trim rings and center caps made them pop.

12-29-2022, 05:35 PM	#4
THI Active Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 179	Re: Factory 8 lug steel wheels One of my 1978 trucks is Colonial Yellow with SantaFe Tan two-tone. Since I went from the original 16.5" rims to 1980's 16" I had the rims painted to match the SantaFe Tan. Here in Michigan, most of the white rims need painting after 45 years!

12-29-2022, 05:51 PM	#5
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	Re: Factory 8 lug steel wheels A bright white was the only option that I've seen for those 3/4 and 1-ton wheels. I've seen where someone powder-coated the wheels a dusty-white or very light tan. I like the idea, and will likely do something similar. The wheels won't stand out quite as bright, and won't show dirt as quick, but will still look similar to the stock white appearance. __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!

12-30-2022, 07:26 AM	#6
GSOUTHERN Active Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: ALVA, FLORIDA Posts: 113	Re: Factory 8 lug steel wheels Thank You all, against my better judgement i went with the white, since its correct! I really like the idea of color matching them, had a two tone crew cab done like that, wheels were matched to the center color and looked great. New tires going on the wheels this morning, guess if I can't stand it they will have an extra coat of paint! __________________ 53 3100 Heidts clip Jag rear 350 dual 4 barrels 85 K10 SWB, 27000 original miles, original black paint 87 V10 SWB, 80000 original miles, original white paint 87 R10 LWB LS3 418 CI 6L80 91 V3500 SRW crew cab 454/4L80 80000 orig miles 83 K30 LWB 502/4L80 Arizona Speed&Marine Injection 91 V1500 Suburban Tuned Port 350/7004R 35 Chevy Standard 350/350

01-03-2023, 08:58 AM	#7
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Factory 8 lug steel wheels I have a set of take offs from a 1991 K2500 'burb that are silver/argent. It has the full wheel covers and apparently they didn't want the white rim peeking out past the covers. These were not my personal wheels but the owner had them replaced with aluminum rims immediately after buying the 'burb. Wonder if this was a post-truck build change? Only Suburban's would have been available with that wheel. as the GMT400's wen to the bump-less style as I recall. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors



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