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92306HO5 · 11-19-2009, 06:03 PM

my dad put american racing 15x8 slots on my truck back in 77.got gm rallyes on it now.the mags are chillin in my garage along with the original boxes they came in but they have the factory rims and caps in em.

PowerPro · 11-19-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil

It is like putting a nice set of earrings on an already Beautiful Woman.

That is a great quote... I'm going to have to use that. Hope you don't mind.

Dr. Evil · 11-19-2009, 06:14 PM

You're welcome,The fuel bills are like taking them to a 5 star restaurant too!

tcb-1 · 11-19-2009, 06:51 PM

be still my heart!!!! miller6t9, that "was" a beautiful Vette. now that's a prime example of slots working perfectly.

**jaros44sr** · 11-19-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Great!!! Glad to help out. I just talked to him about giving out his number and it was fine with him. If anyone needs it, PM me for it. I won't post it in the open thread for privacy reasons.

I did like you said and contacted him thru the ebay site, nice guy, talked to him for awhile

PowerPro · 11-19-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Evil

You're welcome,The fuel bills are like taking them to a 5 star restaurant too!

No kiddin... that's one of the reason's why i don't mind my 7.7 liter sittin in the garage!

Test Pilot · 11-24-2009, 11:12 PM

A few days after the last post I know, but here's a place to get these wheels.

www.akhwheels.com

I'm not affiliated with these guys, but I have bought a set of 5 for my '71 Bronco. They buy up all sorts of old wheels and restore them. They are so particular that they wont mix and match a set that wasn't polished with the same compound as the reflection won't be the same.

stevewhitmore · 11-27-2009, 05:18 PM

Hey Rat Rod
What size are your tires and it looks like you have no drop?
I just picked up a set of 15x8 slots with 235 60R15's on the front and they look small on there with a a lot of wheel opening
SW

suprachrgd82 · 12-23-2009, 12:56 PM

Kurt L · 12-23-2009, 01:41 PM

i'd like to find some slots for my 91 pickup.do they sell them for that year?

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-23-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt L

i'd like to find some slots for my 91 pickup.do they sell them for that year?

You're kidding, right?

There are slot mags for EVERY year. I'm surprised we've never seen a stock Model T with them (now watch, someone HAS a picture of a stock Model T with them and will post it

suprachrgd82 · 12-23-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt L

i'd like to find some slots for my 91 pickup.do they sell them for that year?

If I am not mistaken, wheels on Chevy trucks are fairly standard in sizing and backspacing. The main variant is the number of lugs.

Kurt, you will do well to choose a size of wheel, and measure lug spacing first. Then search boneyards, ebay, craigslist, pennysaver, etc. Slot-mags are out of of production these days, but they were very common years ago. Pricing for a set in good condition will be less than most new sets of steelies.

**Boog** · 12-23-2009, 11:31 PM

While CL, ebay and others are a good source for used wheels new slots are still available at for instance Summit Racing. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARE-A695765/ and

http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/wheel...ubcat3=1101101 for examples.

I think there are others still offering them too.

pmpski_1 · 12-24-2009, 12:38 AM

Alright slot lovers, help me out here: I have 4 slots for my C20. Now, I only have 8 lug nuts and I need 24 more. I've checked the local tire\wheel shop and auto parts store, and they don't have lug nuts for me. What type of lug nuts do I need? I'll probably have to order them from somewhere.

sierragrande71 · 12-24-2009, 06:57 AM

I've got the remakes on my '71 SG

PortHeadlight · 12-24-2009, 08:16 AM

The only way to go... 8 lug 16.5 inch

PortHeadlight · 12-24-2009, 08:17 AM

Now with photo

PortHeadlight · 12-24-2009, 08:36 AM

pmpski 1: I had really good help from Sheila at Massey Accessory Shop in OK. (405) 239-2010. Best bet is to carefully measure the depth and diameter of holes and be ready to give her as much info about the wheel as you have. Mine are on a 70 c20 suburban. Got something called a 1/2 inch Duplex Mag Part No. 75187B. Probably a Gorilla product. THink they're like 2 1/2 inches long. 1/2 inch thread. 1 inch in the wheel hole and 1 1/2 outside. Don't forget the washers.

stevewhitmore · 12-24-2009, 09:38 AM

For the old slots om my 69, I bought
7/16 x 3/4 long shaft lug nuts from Auto Zone but they were like a $1.00 a piece

**Boog** · 12-24-2009, 10:26 AM

A plain ol tire store might not carry lug nuts but a custom wheel n tire shop will and can get you most anything you need to mount your new wheels.

Dr. Evil · 12-24-2009, 02:06 PM

Ansen Sprint 6 Lugs with original caps...Rare Antique earrings for a beautiful truck. Get them if you can find them...

**Boog** · 12-24-2009, 05:15 PM

Hey I remember that one. You're taking good care of it Dr.

*highperf4x4* · 12-24-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil

Ansen Sprint 6 Lugs with original caps...Rare Antique earrings for a beautiful truck. Get them if you can find them...

I like it!

Dr. Evil · 12-24-2009, 08:02 PM

This is what the Ansen Sprints looked like when I first saw them. The gentleman said I could have them if I wanted them. I could not believe it. About 2 hours of labor each with a powerball and some new shoes

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*highperf4x4* · 12-25-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Evil

This is what the Ansen Sprints looked like when I first saw them. The gentleman said I could have them if I wanted them. I could not believe it. About 2 hours of labor each with a powerball and some new shoes

.

Well I like the wheels and the truck too. Mine is a 72 SierraGrande, that's olive green and white 2 tone. Yours looks alot better.

11-19-2009, 06:03 PM	#76
92306HO5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 85	Re: Slot lovers unite! my dad put american racing 15x8 slots on my truck back in 77.got gm rallyes on it now.the mags are chillin in my garage along with the original boxes they came in but they have the factory rims and caps in em.

11-19-2009, 06:14 PM	#78
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: Slot lovers unite! You're welcome,The fuel bills are like taking them to a 5 star restaurant too!

11-19-2009, 06:51 PM	#79
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Slot lovers unite! be still my heart!!!! miller6t9, that "was" a beautiful Vette. now that's a prime example of slots working perfectly. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

11-24-2009, 11:12 PM	#82
Test Pilot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Triangle area of NC Posts: 67	Re: Slot lovers unite! A few days after the last post I know, but here's a place to get these wheels. www.akhwheels.com I'm not affiliated with these guys, but I have bought a set of 5 for my '71 Bronco. They buy up all sorts of old wheels and restore them. They are so particular that they wont mix and match a set that wasn't polished with the same compound as the reflection won't be the same.

11-27-2009, 05:18 PM	#83
stevewhitmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, W VA Posts: 144	Re: Slot lovers unite! Hey Rat Rod What size are your tires and it looks like you have no drop? I just picked up a set of 15x8 slots with 235 60R15's on the front and they look small on there with a a lot of wheel opening SW

12-23-2009, 12:56 PM	#84
suprachrgd82 Farmtruck desciple Join Date: May 2009 Location: 90605 Posts: 158	Re: Slot lovers unite!

12-23-2009, 01:41 PM	#85
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: Slot lovers unite! i'd like to find some slots for my 91 pickup.do they sell them for that year?

12-23-2009, 11:31 PM	#88
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Slot lovers unite! While CL, ebay and others are a good source for used wheels new slots are still available at for instance Summit Racing. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARE-A695765/ and http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/wheel...ubcat3=1101101 for examples. I think there are others still offering them too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-24-2009, 12:38 AM	#89
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Slot lovers unite! Alright slot lovers, help me out here: I have 4 slots for my C20. Now, I only have 8 lug nuts and I need 24 more. I've checked the local tire\wheel shop and auto parts store, and they don't have lug nuts for me. What type of lug nuts do I need? I'll probably have to order them from somewhere. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

12-24-2009, 06:57 AM	#90
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Slot lovers unite! I've got the remakes on my '71 SG Attached Images

12-24-2009, 08:16 AM	#91
PortHeadlight Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine Posts: 196	Re: Slot lovers unite! The only way to go... 8 lug 16.5 inch

12-24-2009, 08:17 AM	#92
PortHeadlight Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine Posts: 196	Re: Slot lovers unite! Now with photo Attached Images

12-24-2009, 08:36 AM	#93
PortHeadlight Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine Posts: 196	Re: Slot lovers unite! pmpski 1: I had really good help from Sheila at Massey Accessory Shop in OK. (405) 239-2010. Best bet is to carefully measure the depth and diameter of holes and be ready to give her as much info about the wheel as you have. Mine are on a 70 c20 suburban. Got something called a 1/2 inch Duplex Mag Part No. 75187B. Probably a Gorilla product. THink they're like 2 1/2 inches long. 1/2 inch thread. 1 inch in the wheel hole and 1 1/2 outside. Don't forget the washers.

12-24-2009, 09:38 AM	#94
stevewhitmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, W VA Posts: 144	Re: Slot lovers unite! For the old slots om my 69, I bought 7/16 x 3/4 long shaft lug nuts from Auto Zone but they were like a $1.00 a piece Attached Images Last edited by stevewhitmore; 12-24-2009 at 09:40 AM.

12-24-2009, 10:26 AM	#95
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Slot lovers unite! A plain ol tire store might not carry lug nuts but a custom wheel n tire shop will and can get you most anything you need to mount your new wheels. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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12-24-2009, 02:06 PM	#96
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: Slot lovers unite! Ansen Sprint 6 Lugs with original caps...Rare Antique earrings for a beautiful truck. Get them if you can find them... Attached Images

12-24-2009, 05:15 PM	#97
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Slot lovers unite! Hey I remember that one. You're taking good care of it Dr. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-24-2009, 08:02 PM	#99
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: Slot lovers unite! This is what the Ansen Sprints looked like when I first saw them. The gentleman said I could have them if I wanted them. I could not believe it. About 2 hours of labor each with a powerball and some new shoes. Attached Images

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