8 lug 16.5 wheel ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

warbucket · 04-03-2012, 06:36 PM

I have a dana 60 and 14 bolt axles for my 72 blazer and have a chance to pickup a set of 78 ford f250 stock steel wheels, I heard they will fit but can I get the small chevy hub caps to fit them? I'm going for the factory look.

Sicklajoie · 04-03-2012, 08:54 PM

I have F**d rims on mine also and the hubcaps fit just fine.

**special-K** · 04-04-2012, 06:09 AM

I believe Joe has the later 7 x 16 Ford wheels that have out nubs for hub caps like any normal wheels should. But,Ford's not normal and back when the 16.5s were used it's possible they are the inner nub type that only accept Ford hub caps. Look for the outer nubs. If it has those they are fine. If they are the 9.75 wide wheels chances are they may have gotten the outer nub type. Just check to be sure. Here's what you want shown on stock GM 16s and wide 9.75 x 16.5s:

warbucket · 04-04-2012, 11:58 PM

Thanks guys for all the info. Here's a pic of two. The silver one looks like the nubs come out, I can't see the white one that well but I see small holes between the stud holes and the valve stem location .

Sicklajoie · 04-05-2012, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by warbucket

Thanks guys for all the info. Here's a pic of two. The silver one looks like the nubs come out, I can't see the white one that well but I see small holes between the stud holes and the valve stem location .

Looks like the nubs are out on the white one too - right by the valve stem.

**special-K** · 04-05-2012, 06:15 AM

Now that I think about it,I'm sure in '78 the Ford hubcaps were outer nub type and those sure look right. I thought I'd let you know. I just sold those wide steel wheels to a guy in PA last weekend and it turns out he can't use them because he has Wilwood discs. The brackets are welded and his axle is already powder coated. If you might want to go wide steelie let me know and I'll get you in touch with him. I see you're in PA and these things are heavy to ship. Just thought I'd give you the option to help my fiend Bill out.

warbucket · 04-05-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Now that I think about it,I'm sure in '78 the Ford hubcaps were outer nub type and those sure look right. I thought I'd let you know. I just sold those wide steel wheels to a guy in PA last weekend and it turns out he can't use them because he has Wilwood discs. The brackets are welded and his axle is already powder coated. If you might want to go wide steelie let me know and I'll get you in touch with him. I see you're in PA and these things are heavy to ship. Just thought I'd give you the option to help my fiend Bill out.

That would be great, I'm definitely interested in the 9.75" wide rims. My plans are to run 33-12.50 tires.

**special-K** · 04-05-2012, 06:29 PM

That would be cool if this works out. I'd buy them back from him,but I only sold them because I needed the money pretty bad. I just saw where he posted them for sale . Here's the link...good luck:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517963

warbucket · 04-06-2012, 10:51 PM

I called him and I was about an hour too late, they were sold.

duallyjams · 04-07-2012, 08:40 AM

I have 4 stock rims that came on a 79 3/4 4x4 and 2 nos with light surface rust in the box 9.75. I"ll try to get a pic later today.

warbucket · 04-07-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

I have 4 stock rims that came on a 79 3/4 4x4 and 2 nos with light surface rust in the box 9.75. I"ll try to get a pic later today.

Thanks James that would be great, I was just down your way on Wed to pickup a frame at Richard2717 house.

duallyjams · 04-07-2012, 05:00 PM

stock 79 16.5 / not sure what the width is

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9.75 / 16.5

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warbucket · 04-07-2012, 09:09 PM

Thanks James I'll sent ya a PM about the rims.

04-03-2012, 06:36 PM	#1
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	8 lug 16.5 wheel ? I have a dana 60 and 14 bolt axles for my 72 blazer and have a chance to pickup a set of 78 ford f250 stock steel wheels, I heard they will fit but can I get the small chevy hub caps to fit them? I'm going for the factory look.

04-03-2012, 08:54 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,500	Re: 8 lug 16.5 wheel ? I have F**d rims on mine also and the hubcaps fit just fine. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-04-2012, 06:09 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 8 lug 16.5 wheel ? I believe Joe has the later 7 x 16 Ford wheels that have out nubs for hub caps like any normal wheels should. But,Ford's not normal and back when the 16.5s were used it's possible they are the inner nub type that only accept Ford hub caps. Look for the outer nubs. If it has those they are fine. If they are the 9.75 wide wheels chances are they may have gotten the outer nub type. Just check to be sure. Here's what you want shown on stock GM 16s and wide 9.75 x 16.5s: Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

04-04-2012, 11:58 PM	#4
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: 8 lug 16.5 wheel ? Thanks guys for all the info. Here's a pic of two. The silver one looks like the nubs come out, I can't see the white one that well but I see small holes between the stud holes and the valve stem location .

04-05-2012, 06:15 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 8 lug 16.5 wheel ? Now that I think about it,I'm sure in '78 the Ford hubcaps were outer nub type and those sure look right. I thought I'd let you know. I just sold those wide steel wheels to a guy in PA last weekend and it turns out he can't use them because he has Wilwood discs. The brackets are welded and his axle is already powder coated. If you might want to go wide steelie let me know and I'll get you in touch with him. I see you're in PA and these things are heavy to ship. Just thought I'd give you the option to help my fiend Bill out. __________________ "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 ~

04-05-2012, 06:29 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 8 lug 16.5 wheel ? That would be cool if this works out. I'd buy them back from him,but I only sold them because I needed the money pretty bad. I just saw where he posted them for sale . Here's the link...good luck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517963 __________________ "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 ~

04-06-2012, 10:51 PM	#9
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: 8 lug 16.5 wheel ? I called him and I was about an hour too late, they were sold.

04-07-2012, 08:40 AM	#10
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 8 lug 16.5 wheel ? I have 4 stock rims that came on a 79 3/4 4x4 and 2 nos with light surface rust in the box 9.75. I"ll try to get a pic later today. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

04-07-2012, 05:00 PM	#12
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 8 lug 16.5 wheel ? stock 79 16.5 / not sure what the width is 9.75 / 16.5 __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

04-07-2012, 09:09 PM	#13
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: 8 lug 16.5 wheel ? Thanks James I'll sent ya a PM about the rims.



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