Newbie 72 Blazer owner question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

meekeraviation · 04-23-2014, 02:17 PM

Hello, im the new owner of a fully restored 72 Blazer. it has custom wheels, which i dont care for. what is a good source of the original "rally" style wheels.
thanks in advance
cal

truckster · 04-23-2014, 02:24 PM

The Rallye wheels weren't original in 1972. They didn't come as a factory option until 1973. A lot of us (me included) really like the look, though. I bought one set through local classifieds and another from an Army buddy. They're out there, and they're not that hard to find.

You can also get new rally-style wheels, but they're not the OEM ones GM sold.

audaciousduo · 04-24-2014, 12:26 AM

I've used these guys before for other restorations and liked their products. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/

mcmlxix · 04-24-2014, 02:50 AM

here's a set I think may be near youin Santee?... not mine, just found them on CL...

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/4433530920.html

6 lug bolt pattern chevy/gmc rallye steel wheels set of 4. Freshly powder coated in gloss black. Rim size is 15x8. Ready to put on your classic truck with white walls or off road truck with some fat swampers and go.

$550 or best reasonable offer.

61nine 8five2 four six 2 9.

**Tom Vogel** · 04-24-2014, 09:58 AM

I think the wheels that are on there already are very nice. jmho

GhostTown · 04-24-2014, 10:09 AM

A LOT like my truck. Here's a pic to show what the Rallyes look like. Mine are from a '73.

jimcover · 04-25-2014, 09:59 AM

Is that the 50k blazer that's been on ebay? There was another thread on here talking about it. Looks great.

straps57 · 04-25-2014, 10:29 AM

Very nice blazer. I agree with you on the wheels though.

mcmlxix · 04-26-2014, 12:39 AM

how about some white steel wheels with correct 72' hubcaps...

you can do white73' and newer ralley wheels too, but I like the stock ones better ...

meekeraviation · 04-26-2014, 12:39 PM

Thanks everyone, the 73 Rally wheels is exactly what im looking for. any sources?

briank · 04-26-2014, 01:25 PM

Theyre everywhere, no sources off the top of my head though.

jimcover · 04-26-2014, 01:34 PM

Check CL. They're always on there. I just bought a powder coated set from my tire shop last month for 200 bucks. No rings or caps though.

Tbruz · 04-26-2014, 02:21 PM

I have these available as you see them $600 but Im in NH and the shipping will probably be $150.

Let me know
Thanks
Tbruz

meekeraviation · 05-08-2014, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbruz

I have these available as you see them $600 but Im in NH and the shipping will probably be $150.

Let me know
Thanks
Tbruz

Tbruz, yes, would like to buy your wheels if you still have them. the new blazer arrived yesterday. having fun with the new addition!
thanks
cal

Tbruz · 05-08-2014, 06:25 PM

PM sent, wheels still available
Tbruz

Chulisohombre · 05-10-2014, 04:56 PM

This rims were available through the 80s. But looks like tou may have a sale on the ones posted. You should be able yo get a good amount for the ones you have on mow to cover the cost. I'm not a big fan of chrome rims either. But a wallet with trim rings and center caps looks nice. I have them on my 94.

My3Sons! · 05-14-2014, 12:02 PM

Good call on the choice of wheels, I went through the same on my Jimmy. The rally's you got look fantastic. Please share pics when you get them mounted, it will be the perfect finish to your truck.

OldCreek · 05-14-2014, 01:31 PM

Very nice.

May I suggest a roll bar to add to the look?

KELLYO67 · 05-16-2014, 04:02 PM

Hello,

Congrats on the best blazer I have ever seen. I had been watching this one and talking to the previous owner as well. I had talked with him the day prior to you purchasing it and again the day after. I also wondered about a roll bar like OldCreek mentioned but have no idea where to come up with one. The big question that I have is how you insure it, especially if you are driving it some? I havent been able to find a company that will go along with what the market value of one like this is.

Chulisohombre · 05-17-2014, 03:13 AM

Hagsrty and Grundy are the two biggest antique insurance companies. I think there is some restrictions though so keep that in mind.

meekeraviation · 05-23-2014, 04:13 PM

Got the new wheels from Tbruz (thank you!). now we are are deciding on the tires.
i really want the "look" of the white blazer in the picture posted by "mcmlixx".

looking to install BF Goodrich All Terrain, question is, 33X10.50 or 33X12.50?

thanks in advance
cal

My3Sons! · 05-23-2014, 05:32 PM

I have BFG AT -35 12.50 on mine, just for reference

Chulisohombre · 05-23-2014, 10:33 PM

With the lft I looks like you have , I think 33x12.5 would look the best.

04-23-2014, 02:17 PM	#1
meekeraviation Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: carlsbad,ca Posts: 8	Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Hello, im the new owner of a fully restored 72 Blazer. it has custom wheels, which i dont care for. what is a good source of the original "rally" style wheels. thanks in advance cal Attached Images

04-23-2014, 02:24 PM	#2
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,985	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question The Rallye wheels weren't original in 1972. They didn't come as a factory option until 1973. A lot of us (me included) really like the look, though. I bought one set through local classifieds and another from an Army buddy. They're out there, and they're not that hard to find. You can also get new rally-style wheels, but they're not the OEM ones GM sold.

04-24-2014, 12:26 AM	#3
audaciousduo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Vancouver Island B.C. Posts: 140	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question I've used these guys before for other restorations and liked their products. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/

04-24-2014, 02:50 AM	#4
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question here's a set I think may be near youin Santee?... not mine, just found them on CL... http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/4433530920.html 6 lug bolt pattern chevy/gmc rallye steel wheels set of 4. Freshly powder coated in gloss black. Rim size is 15x8. Ready to put on your classic truck with white walls or off road truck with some fat swampers and go. $550 or best reasonable offer. 61nine 8five2 four six 2 9. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

04-24-2014, 09:58 AM	#5
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question I think the wheels that are on there already are very nice. jmho

04-24-2014, 10:09 AM	#6
GhostTown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 305	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question A LOT like my truck. Here's a pic to show what the Rallyes look like. Mine are from a '73.

04-25-2014, 09:59 AM	#7
jimcover Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 35	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Is that the 50k blazer that's been on ebay? There was another thread on here talking about it. Looks great. __________________ 1970 4x4 shortbed Restored "ACNICE1" 1972 4x4 Blazer Ochre Original "KCNICE1"

04-25-2014, 10:29 AM	#8
straps57 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wilmington Posts: 27	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Very nice blazer. I agree with you on the wheels though.

04-26-2014, 12:39 AM	#9
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question how about some white steel wheels with correct 72' hubcaps... you can do white73' and newer ralley wheels too, but I like the stock ones better ... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE Last edited by mcmlxix; 04-26-2014 at 01:18 AM.

04-26-2014, 12:39 PM	#10
meekeraviation Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: carlsbad,ca Posts: 8	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Thanks everyone, the 73 Rally wheels is exactly what im looking for. any sources?

04-26-2014, 01:25 PM	#11
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Theyre everywhere, no sources off the top of my head though.

04-26-2014, 01:34 PM	#12
jimcover Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 35	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Check CL. They're always on there. I just bought a powder coated set from my tire shop last month for 200 bucks. No rings or caps though. __________________ 1970 4x4 shortbed Restored "ACNICE1" 1972 4x4 Blazer Ochre Original "KCNICE1"

04-26-2014, 02:21 PM	#13
Tbruz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 226	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question I have these available as you see them $600 but Im in NH and the shipping will probably be $150. Let me know Thanks Tbruz Attached Images

05-08-2014, 06:25 PM	#15
Tbruz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 226	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question PM sent, wheels still available Tbruz

05-10-2014, 04:56 PM	#16
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question This rims were available through the 80s. But looks like tou may have a sale on the ones posted. You should be able yo get a good amount for the ones you have on mow to cover the cost. I'm not a big fan of chrome rims either. But a wallet with trim rings and center caps looks nice. I have them on my 94. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.



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05-14-2014, 12:02 PM	#17
My3Sons! Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 126	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Good call on the choice of wheels, I went through the same on my Jimmy. The rally's you got look fantastic. Please share pics when you get them mounted, it will be the perfect finish to your truck.

05-14-2014, 01:31 PM	#18
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Very nice. May I suggest a roll bar to add to the look? __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

05-16-2014, 04:02 PM	#19
KELLYO67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hillsboro, IL Posts: 6	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Hello, Congrats on the best blazer I have ever seen. I had been watching this one and talking to the previous owner as well. I had talked with him the day prior to you purchasing it and again the day after. I also wondered about a roll bar like OldCreek mentioned but have no idea where to come up with one. The big question that I have is how you insure it, especially if you are driving it some? I havent been able to find a company that will go along with what the market value of one like this is.

05-17-2014, 03:13 AM	#20
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Hagsrty and Grundy are the two biggest antique insurance companies. I think there is some restrictions though so keep that in mind. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

05-23-2014, 04:13 PM	#21
meekeraviation Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: carlsbad,ca Posts: 8	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question Got the new wheels from Tbruz (thank you!). now we are are deciding on the tires. i really want the "look" of the white blazer in the picture posted by "mcmlixx". looking to install BF Goodrich All Terrain, question is, 33X10.50 or 33X12.50? thanks in advance cal

05-23-2014, 05:32 PM	#22
My3Sons! Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 126	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question I have BFG AT -35 12.50 on mine, just for reference Attached Images

05-23-2014, 10:33 PM	#23
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Newbie 72 Blazer owner question With the lft I looks like you have , I think 33x12.5 would look the best. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

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