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qksilver · 09-30-2011, 08:12 PM

Found a set of the chevy aluminum bullet hole wheels at a very good price. Are they a factory option on a 78 blazer>

Shoot forgot to see if they were 5 lug! My blazer is a 2 wheel drive.

Trying to load up my beater and if they were an option in 78 I will buy them.

Thanks,
Steve

Keith Seymore · 10-01-2011, 09:58 AM

Gotta pic?

There was a factory aluminum wheel (at one point forged and another point cast), in both 5 lug and 6 lug configurations, that was an option on our trucks.

K

**Captkaos** · 10-01-2011, 03:09 PM

PH7 is the RPO for them. They were available starting in 1979, but only on the Street Coupes, after that they were available on the pickups, so I wouldn't doubt you could get them on the 2WD Blazers...

qksilver · 10-02-2011, 08:38 PM

Here is a pix, they won't work for me because my 78 is 2 wheel drive. I still thought they were cool

Steve

Keith Seymore · 10-02-2011, 09:19 PM

They are cool. I used to get a lot of comments/compliments on mine.

K

rayfinseats · 10-02-2011, 10:05 PM

What's the good deal?

qksilver · 10-03-2011, 08:11 PM

$125 bucks, greensboro NC craigslist

Steve

Mr Pops · 10-03-2011, 10:30 PM

I thought those were only available on late 80's-1991 Jimmy's Blazer's and Burb's.. (5 and 6 bolt)

**N2TRUX** · 10-03-2011, 10:46 PM

Best looking factory wheel GM ever made for these trucks.

Keith Seymore · 10-04-2011, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Pops

I thought those were only available on late 80's-1991 Jimmy's Blazer's and Burb's.. (5 and 6 bolt)

Nope - pickups too.

I think folks tended to "option up" the Blazers and Burbs more than pickups, hence you see them on those more often.

K

TRAU 82 · 10-04-2011, 11:58 AM

never posted a pic to a message...giving this a shot. asking for help if it doesnt show up..

qksilver · 10-04-2011, 08:03 PM

If they were 5 lug, they would be mine!

Steve

d-666 · 10-04-2011, 08:26 PM

i have a set on both my trucks(1st pic by mr pops) they do look good imo but if only they where 8'' or 10'' wide...ive seen alot of these on blazer/burb ..i'm lookin for a set of rally's now but they are very rare up here..

lilpoindexter · 10-04-2011, 08:34 PM

I see those on the "G" vans here in so cal in the junkyards..usually they are scratched and curbed like a mutha...I think they would look cool if they made an 8" wide version for the back...maybe with some spacers on the back, to kick the tires our a little?

motornut · 10-04-2011, 08:40 PM

looks like my 89 burb ones

77BBGMC · 10-04-2011, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Best looking factory wheel GM ever made for these trucks.

I agree, just wish they would've made them 8" wide.
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Your41Plague12 · 10-04-2011, 11:25 PM

Did GM make a factory aluminum wheel for the 3/4 ton 4x4's? I have some unmarked aluminum wheels that came on my truck that are similar to these, but not the same.

rayfinseats · 10-04-2011, 11:26 PM

I want a set bad and I have 6 hole rallys now. This crap always comes along when I'm broke.

Keith Seymore · 10-05-2011, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

Did GM make a factory aluminum wheel for the 3/4 ton 4x4's? I have some unmarked aluminum wheels that came on my truck that are similar to these, but not the same.

No. That almost looks like a Ford wheel...

(oops. Sorry - no offense meant. Probably some kind of aftermarket wheel).

K

Your41Plague12 · 10-05-2011, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

No. That almost looks like a Ford wheel...

(oops. Sorry - no offense meant. Probably some kind of aftermarket wheel).

K

No offense taken. It does look like the Ford Alcoa wheels, but the way the lug nuts are set so far into the wheel is different. These wheels aren't stamped anywhere, and I would really like to find out what they are. I love them, too bad they're only 8" wide. I'll use them with my next set of tires, they should be narrower.

Pyrotechnic · 10-05-2011, 06:04 PM

I always thought the newer wheel pictured here was inspired by the older aluminum wheels.

09-30-2011, 08:12 PM	#1
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Factory bullet hole wheels Found a set of the chevy aluminum bullet hole wheels at a very good price. Are they a factory option on a 78 blazer> Shoot forgot to see if they were 5 lug! My blazer is a 2 wheel drive. Trying to load up my beater and if they were an option in 78 I will buy them. Thanks, Steve

10-01-2011, 09:58 AM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels Gotta pic? There was a factory aluminum wheel (at one point forged and another point cast), in both 5 lug and 6 lug configurations, that was an option on our trucks. K __________________ 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/

10-01-2011, 03:09 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels PH7 is the RPO for them. They were available starting in 1979, but only on the Street Coupes, after that they were available on the pickups, so I wouldn't doubt you could get them on the 2WD Blazers... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-02-2011, 08:38 PM	#4
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels Here is a pix, they won't work for me because my 78 is 2 wheel drive. I still thought they were cool Steve Attached Images

10-02-2011, 09:19 PM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels They are cool. I used to get a lot of comments/compliments on mine. K __________________ 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/

10-02-2011, 10:05 PM	#6
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels What's the good deal?

10-03-2011, 08:11 PM	#7
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels $125 bucks, greensboro NC craigslist Steve

10-03-2011, 10:30 PM	#8
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10-03-2011, 10:46 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels Best looking factory wheel GM ever made for these trucks. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-04-2011, 11:58 AM	#11
TRAU 82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus, Texas Posts: 37	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels never posted a pic to a message...giving this a shot. asking for help if it doesnt show up.. Attached Images

10-04-2011, 08:03 PM	#12
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels If they were 5 lug, they would be mine! Steve

10-04-2011, 08:26 PM	#13
d-666 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st francois quebec Posts: 162	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels i have a set on both my trucks(1st pic by mr pops) they do look good imo but if only they where 8'' or 10'' wide...ive seen alot of these on blazer/burb ..i'm lookin for a set of rally's now but they are very rare up here.. __________________ 1990 k5 blazer 1990 gmc jimmy 1949 1300 p/u-sold 1977 bbc skylark 96 roadmaster 06 9c1 impala

10-04-2011, 08:34 PM	#14
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels I see those on the "G" vans here in so cal in the junkyards..usually they are scratched and curbed like a mutha...I think they would look cool if they made an 8" wide version for the back...maybe with some spacers on the back, to kick the tires our a little?

10-04-2011, 08:40 PM	#15
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels looks like my 89 burb ones Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-04-2011, 11:25 PM	#17
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels Did GM make a factory aluminum wheel for the 3/4 ton 4x4's? I have some unmarked aluminum wheels that came on my truck that are similar to these, but not the same. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400



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10-04-2011, 11:26 PM	#18
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels I want a set bad and I have 6 hole rallys now. This crap always comes along when I'm broke.

10-05-2011, 06:04 PM	#21
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Factory bullet hole wheels I always thought the newer wheel pictured here was inspired by the older aluminum wheels. Attached Images __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

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