Steelie question

[61_FL_Apache]

Is the 6 lug on our 60-66 2WD trucks the same pattern as the K5 Blazer 6 lug wheels?

[62 short step]

Yes it is.

[62 Longbed]

Thats whats on my 62 for wheels ..

[ChiefRocka]

Same here .... I got a set too
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[61_FL_Apache]

Thats what im looking for.. How wide are yours? Im looking to do 10's in the rear and 8's in the front if I can find them.

[62 Longbed]

Mine are 15x8's all the way around ... Stock width .. I'm running 235-60R-15 on the front with 305-50R-15 's on the rear ..with stock beauty rings .. I'm gonna change to 275-60R-15 's when its time to replace .. Availability and I want a little taller profile ..

[markeb01]

Nice looking truck.

[62 Longbed]

Thanks markeb01 for the compliment !! You also have a nice truck !!! Simular to the one my father had as I was growing up .. Brings back good memories .. Very Nice !! I may have a 63 GMC Longbed 1/2 ton , V6 , A/T , Custom .. in the next month or so .. I have my fingers crossed , just need to gather up the money ..

[skysoldier173rd]

Even though they both have the 5.5 bolt circle, isn't the center bore size different (smaller) on the newer trucks than ours? If so, anyone know what year the change(s) occurred? I heard you can get 1/4 inch spacer plates to get the wheel out far enough so that center bore size is not an issue. Also like info on that if anyone knows.

www.picturetrail.com/skysoldier173rd

[markeb01]

According to post #11 on the following thread from Raycow, the wheels to use are 71-87 (4x4). The 88 and up wheels have the smaller center hole:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430426

Personally I would be reluctant to use spacers as they may put more strain on the studs, and may also provide insufficient engagement unless the studs are replaced with longer units.

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Personally I would be reluctant to use spacers as they may put more strain on the studs, and may also provide insufficient engagement unless the studs are replaced with longer units.

I share Mark's concerns unless you buy a quality set of spacers made for the specific application, like these: http://www.wheeladapter.com/wheel_spacers.php

Using these you don't lose the hub-centric mounting advantages. I am betting though if the "new wheels" have a smaller hub than the existing truck hub that the spacers would have to be thicker than a 1/4".

With the cheap spacers like these http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.+Gasket/720/2376/10002/-1 you loose the hubcentric advantages.

[61_FL_Apache]

More great info. Im still running drums on the front and plan to keep it that way. Hopefully the stock wheels wont be an issue.

[62 Longbed]

I'm still running the stock drum setup frt. & rear .. No Problems .. Even when upgrading to a newer frt. suspension or just doing the disc only conversion all should work well together since the stock Rallys were 99% of the time always on a model with factory disc exactly like we end up swapping over to .. 2 whl or 4 whl drive .. There is enough clearance and depth , for rotor and caliper offset ...

[61_FL_Apache]

Now I just need to find a set.

[iiizman]

Lake Roadster was right about wheeladapter.com, even if you don't need the adapters-talk to Fred over there, he is a cool old guy that ran around with Shelby in his hey day and has good stories. He makes the adapter as you need them.