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monte0185 · 10-07-2016, 01:58 PM

Hello everyone. Im looking into buying a 56 6400 truck that has the Big 6 bolt pattern wheels that im pretty sure are split rims based on what the guy that currently owns it is saying. I was wondering what my options for rims are. I was thinking of taking a 96-00 3500HD and stripping it and using the 454 and nv4500 in it to put in the truck with the 2-speed rear end. If nothing else I guess I could put the front and rear out of it in the 56 and run the 5 lugs from it. But anyway. I appreciate any info ya got. Thanks!!

Softpatch · 10-07-2016, 02:56 PM

have a look in the Heavy hauler Forum
This is richards thread.....
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monte0185 · 10-07-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Softpatch

have a look in the Heavy hauler Forum
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=704713&page=6
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Very Cool. Reading it now.

Katrina/10 · 10-08-2016, 07:45 AM

The original wheels should be Firestone split wheels if they are still on it. They look like regular wheels on the outside, but split in the middle. Most people consider them unsafe. If you just want to change wheels, 6 lug military lock ring wheels will fit, and you can have tires mounted by truck shops. For a true one piece wheel, 6 lug 22.5s are out there but hard to find. You can mount modern radial tires on these, but that would cost you a bit.

OrrieG · 10-08-2016, 12:36 PM

Friend put his on a 90ish dually frame, 454 4wd auto trans. He shortened the frame to work with the 8' flat bed. Wheels are 22" alcoa with converters to the standard GM bud type. He is a welder and builds trailers for a living so the fabrication was not a big deal. Sold it in the spring for $5K, body was rust free big truck.

Softpatch · 10-09-2016, 01:57 PM

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Friend put his on a 90ish dually frame, 454 4wd auto trans. Wheels are 22" alcoa with converters to the standard GM bud type. Sold it in the spring for $5K, body was rust free big truck.

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elpound · 07-17-2017, 03:35 AM

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would say so! I have over 10 in mine! 454 with 4 speed and atlas torque splitter. That was a nice truck. The tires and wheels and adapters were the expensive stuff.

**buggy5872** · 07-18-2017, 05:58 PM

6 lug 22.5 is the way to go. Start calling big truck salvage yards. International had them until late 90's. Tons were on school buses. They are out there and I have paid 10 to 25 bucks a piece for them.

10-07-2016, 01:58 PM	#1
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	1956 Chevy 6400 2-ton Hello everyone. Im looking into buying a 56 6400 truck that has the Big 6 bolt pattern wheels that im pretty sure are split rims based on what the guy that currently owns it is saying. I was wondering what my options for rims are. I was thinking of taking a 96-00 3500HD and stripping it and using the 454 and nv4500 in it to put in the truck with the 2-speed rear end. If nothing else I guess I could put the front and rear out of it in the 56 and run the 5 lugs from it. But anyway. I appreciate any info ya got. Thanks!! __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

10-07-2016, 02:56 PM	#2
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: 1956 Chevy 6400 2-ton have a look in the Heavy hauler Forum This is richards thread..... see if something here doesn't stir your creative juices a little . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=704713&page=6 . . . . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

10-08-2016, 07:45 AM	#4
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: 1956 Chevy 6400 2-ton The original wheels should be Firestone split wheels if they are still on it. They look like regular wheels on the outside, but split in the middle. Most people consider them unsafe. If you just want to change wheels, 6 lug military lock ring wheels will fit, and you can have tires mounted by truck shops. For a true one piece wheel, 6 lug 22.5s are out there but hard to find. You can mount modern radial tires on these, but that would cost you a bit. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

10-08-2016, 12:36 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1956 Chevy 6400 2-ton Friend put his on a 90ish dually frame, 454 4wd auto trans. He shortened the frame to work with the 8' flat bed. Wheels are 22" alcoa with converters to the standard GM bud type. He is a welder and builds trailers for a living so the fabrication was not a big deal. Sold it in the spring for $5K, body was rust free big truck. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

07-18-2017, 05:58 PM	#8
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: 1956 Chevy 6400 2-ton 6 lug 22.5 is the way to go. Start calling big truck salvage yards. International had them until late 90's. Tons were on school buses. They are out there and I have paid 10 to 25 bucks a piece for them. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build



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