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Litemup · 05-24-2009, 12:47 PM

I need some advice guys, I'm finally getting some free time/money and I want to start working on my 68 GMC again. First up I need some new wheels, this truck is going to have a traditional hot rod look (ratter) so the wheels have to be stock or something not shiny or flashy. I want to run the original 6 lug bolt pattern so that makes things a little tougher.

I would just assume run the original wheels but I did a disc brake switch up front and now my old wheels will not clear the calipers. So my question, where can I buy some stock/repop wheels that will fit my 6 lugs and clear my disc calipers.

Thanks so much guys.

63 & 64 Bowties · 05-24-2009, 01:01 PM

I still like the look of naked 6-lug 8" rallys. Paint 'em any color you want for the rat look.
here's my 64:

cdowns · 05-24-2009, 02:10 PM

newer from the 70's-80's will clear disc brakes and are common in junkyards

Litemup · 05-24-2009, 02:23 PM

You guys know if theres a place that sells them online, somewhere I can choose width and other options?

sighlurr · 06-13-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Litemup

You guys know if theres a place that sells them online, somewhere I can choose width and other options?

Check these guys out:

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/

http://www.wheelvintiques.com/

http://www.petepaulsen.com/

05-24-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
Litemup Steel Horse Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 89	Need help on what wheels and where I need some advice guys, I'm finally getting some free time/money and I want to start working on my 68 GMC again. First up I need some new wheels, this truck is going to have a traditional hot rod look (ratter) so the wheels have to be stock or something not shiny or flashy. I want to run the original 6 lug bolt pattern so that makes things a little tougher. I would just assume run the original wheels but I did a disc brake switch up front and now my old wheels will not clear the calipers. So my question, where can I buy some stock/repop wheels that will fit my 6 lugs and clear my disc calipers. Thanks so much guys.

05-24-2009, 01:01 PM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Need help on what wheels and where I still like the look of naked 6-lug 8" rallys. Paint 'em any color you want for the rat look. here's my 64: __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

05-24-2009, 02:10 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need help on what wheels and where newer from the 70's-80's will clear disc brakes and are common in junkyards __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-24-2009, 02:23 PM	#4
Litemup Steel Horse Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 89	Re: Need help on what wheels and where You guys know if theres a place that sells them online, somewhere I can choose width and other options?

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