1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gary66 · 04-28-2009, 08:00 PM

I am in despirate need of a set of wheels that were for this year ONLY-- they are made by WR Grace Co. they are aluminium and have 13 spokes- they were an option for that year Blazer and Cheyenne- any leads or other information would be appreciated for a vendor who makes these as replacements or has them as NOS--

JohnC · 04-29-2009, 09:18 AM

Look at American Racing wheels. They have a vintage wheel area that has a wheel similar to that. Not sure if it's the same one, or one for the dodge's.

Driveway Dreams · 04-29-2009, 09:29 AM

That looks like a set I saw on Craigslist a couple months ago. They were listed as American Racing Turbos. I will look and see if I can find the listing again.

ElGracho · 04-29-2009, 09:21 PM

Why do you think these were a factory offering? I looked at the 78 pickup brochure and the 78 blazer brochures that I have. These wheels are shown on a yellow and white blazer on the right side of the inside of the brochure, but the caption says "Many vehicles in this catalog are shown with available factory-installed options, dealer accessories and specialized equipment from various independent suppliers."

The brochures also mention that bright wheel covers (dog dish hubcaps), full wheel covers, rally wheels and styled steel wheels (like wagon wheels, but with provisions for mounting the same center caps as a rally wheel) are the available wheel options. I think that would put these in the "specialized equipment from various independent suppliers" category.

I checked my 1978 GMC Truck Data Book. This book lists original specifications for all types of parts on the truck, engines, axles, transmissions, wheels etc. It has over 30 pages of the tires available on light duty trucks in 1978. It lists them as regular, Rally and Styled wheels in both 5 and 6 lug. They don't list any aluminum wheels at all for 1978 on light duty trucks.

Here's the brochure picture I was looking at...

Gary66 · 04-29-2009, 09:27 PM

Well, I thought it was "factory" where dealer installed would probably be the proper term-- Thanks for posting the picture of the brochure--

BruthaMan · 04-29-2009, 09:47 PM

There is mention of these wheels as "OEM" on Wikipedia under W.R. Grace. I've been looking around, but haven't really found anything else on them.

My 78 Truck came with a similar style rim, but not the same number of spokes. I believe they are "Western" aftermarket wheels.

Google Images has a few "western wheels" photos that are interesting. On page two, there is a set similar to the image you posted.

Not sure any of this is helpful, but was intrigued by the post and went out searching to find more information.

pokethesmot · 04-29-2009, 10:37 PM

i have these same rims on my 82 k10 custom deluxe

Gary66 · 05-03-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruthaMan

There is mention of these wheels as "OEM" on Wikipedia under W.R. Grace. I've been looking around, but haven't really found anything else on them.

My 78 Truck came with a similar style rim, but not the same number of spokes. I believe they are "Western" aftermarket wheels.

Google Images has a few "western wheels" photos that are interesting. On page two, there is a set similar to the image you posted.

Not sure any of this is helpful, but was intrigued by the post and went out searching to find more information.

I believe these are the same-- can anyone confirm that these are "Western Wheels"????

BruthaMan · 05-03-2009, 04:27 PM

They look the same to me. Only difference I see is the accommodation for the 4x4 up front.

Gary66 · 05-03-2009, 04:31 PM

the 4x4 look quite a bit deeper- like a 10 inch maybe??

Gary66 · 05-03-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary66

I believe these are the same-- can anyone confirm that these are "Western Wheels"????

I think I found them--

http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/showWheel.php?pk=175

Gary66 · 06-06-2009, 11:23 PM

ok I found them-- Western Bullets-- 15x10 they want $1000 for a set-- does that seem high to anyone else??

heavychevy79 · 06-06-2009, 11:32 PM

If you buy those you will find them for $50 set on craigslist a week later.

Something is worth what somebody will pay for it.

**N2TRUX** · 06-07-2009, 01:32 PM

If this turns in to a Wanted to Buy or For Sale thread by non subscribers it will be locked.

pokethesmot · 06-07-2009, 02:34 PM

they do kinda look similar lol

04-28-2009, 08:00 PM	#1
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP I am in despirate need of a set of wheels that were for this year ONLY-- they are made by WR Grace Co. they are aluminium and have 13 spokes- they were an option for that year Blazer and Cheyenne- any leads or other information would be appreciated for a vendor who makes these as replacements or has them as NOS-- Attached Images Last edited by old Rusty C10; 04-28-2009 at 10:44 PM.

04-29-2009, 09:18 AM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP Look at American Racing wheels. They have a vintage wheel area that has a wheel similar to that. Not sure if it's the same one, or one for the dodge's.

04-29-2009, 09:29 AM	#3
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP That looks like a set I saw on Craigslist a couple months ago. They were listed as American Racing Turbos. I will look and see if I can find the listing again. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-29-2009, 09:21 PM	#4
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP Why do you think these were a factory offering? I looked at the 78 pickup brochure and the 78 blazer brochures that I have. These wheels are shown on a yellow and white blazer on the right side of the inside of the brochure, but the caption says "Many vehicles in this catalog are shown with available factory-installed options, dealer accessories and specialized equipment from various independent suppliers." The brochures also mention that bright wheel covers (dog dish hubcaps), full wheel covers, rally wheels and styled steel wheels (like wagon wheels, but with provisions for mounting the same center caps as a rally wheel) are the available wheel options. I think that would put these in the "specialized equipment from various independent suppliers" category. I checked my 1978 GMC Truck Data Book. This book lists original specifications for all types of parts on the truck, engines, axles, transmissions, wheels etc. It has over 30 pages of the tires available on light duty trucks in 1978. It lists them as regular, Rally and Styled wheels in both 5 and 6 lug. They don't list any aluminum wheels at all for 1978 on light duty trucks. Here's the brochure picture I was looking at... __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed Last edited by ElGracho; 04-29-2009 at 09:24 PM. Reason: add picture link...

04-29-2009, 09:27 PM	#5
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP Well, I thought it was "factory" where dealer installed would probably be the proper term-- Thanks for posting the picture of the brochure-- __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer

04-29-2009, 09:47 PM	#6
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP There is mention of these wheels as "OEM" on Wikipedia under W.R. Grace. I've been looking around, but haven't really found anything else on them. My 78 Truck came with a similar style rim, but not the same number of spokes. I believe they are "Western" aftermarket wheels. Google Images has a few "western wheels" photos that are interesting. On page two, there is a set similar to the image you posted. Not sure any of this is helpful, but was intrigued by the post and went out searching to find more information. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

04-29-2009, 10:37 PM	#7
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP i have these same rims on my 82 k10 custom deluxe __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

05-03-2009, 04:27 PM	#9
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP They look the same to me. Only difference I see is the accommodation for the 4x4 up front. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

05-03-2009, 04:31 PM	#10
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP the 4x4 look quite a bit deeper- like a 10 inch maybe?? __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer

06-06-2009, 11:23 PM	#12
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP ok I found them-- Western Bullets-- 15x10 they want $1000 for a set-- does that seem high to anyone else?? __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer Last edited by N2TRUX; 06-07-2009 at 01:31 PM.

06-06-2009, 11:32 PM	#13
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP If you buy those you will find them for $50 set on craigslist a week later. Something is worth what somebody will pay for it. Last edited by N2TRUX; 06-07-2009 at 01:33 PM.

06-07-2009, 01:32 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP If this turns in to a Wanted to Buy or For Sale thread by non subscribers it will be locked. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-07-2009, 02:34 PM	#15
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: 1978 k5 & Cheyenne ONLY wheels-- HELP they do kinda look similar lol __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

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