I just found a set of Cragars... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

REDNOSE65 · 05-06-2010, 05:06 PM

I was driving home and passed by a Tire Shop that had a set of Cragars sitting up front. They are 5 lug...15x7 F and 15x7 1/2s R. I have 6 lug now, but want to go to 5 lug within the next year. I stopped and talked to the guy, They are dirt cheap!!! I don't get paid til next week. Should I get a payday loan???

Bazooka · 05-06-2010, 05:08 PM

How cheap is dirt cheap??

Cragars are sweet. Probably what Im going to run on mine with some bias thin whites.. should nail that mid 60s vibe im shootin for..

jonathan-m · 05-06-2010, 06:24 PM

Never get a payday advance, those companies are sharks. Cragars are sweet, if they're there when you get paid then grab 'em if its a good price. If they're gone, then it wasn't meant to be.
my .02

*lakeroadster* · 05-06-2010, 06:54 PM

If they are uni-lug (Ford-Mopar-Chevy oval type holes) Cragars I would pass. I always had problems getting them to balance... very - very - anoying.

REDNOSE65 · 05-07-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jonathan-m

Never get a payday advance, those companies are sharks. Cragars are sweet, if they're there when you get paid then grab 'em if its a good price. If they're gone, then it wasn't meant to be.
my .02

I agree with you Jonathon, on them companies being sharks...
never liked them.
My buddy works at the pawn shop...trust me he won't let me get ripped off.
I just feel at $200 I gotta jump on them.

REDNOSE65 · 05-07-2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

If they are uni-lug (Ford-Mopar-Chevy oval type holes) Cragars I would pass. I always had problems getting them to balance... very - very - anoying.

Thanks man, I'll have to look into that. I was only there for a few minutes, but I don't remember them being oval. He did say they came off a Chevy though.

Chris65GMC · 05-07-2010, 08:12 AM

I'm thinking that 200 for a set of cragars is closer to an average price and not really a "good" price. If they're not there when you get paid you can find another set. Although, it's been awhile since i shopped cragars.

you also might want to keep in mind that they could be 5x5, or I think the mid sixties cars went to 5X4.75. Something to think about for your five lug swap.

-Chris

REDNOSE65 · 05-07-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris65GMC

I'm thinking that 200 for a set of cragars is closer to an average price and not really a "good" price. If they're not there when you get paid you can find another set. Although, it's been awhile since i shopped cragars.

you also might want to keep in mind that they could be 5x5, or I think the mid sixties cars went to 5X4.75. Something to think about for your five lug swap.

-Chris

Well the funny thing is my truck is 6 lug now, but I intend to go 5 lug within the next year. I just have seen these wheels on Craig's List for used $500 plus shipping. Summit Racing has the exact ones for $141 Each.

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REDNOSE65 · 05-11-2010, 06:59 AM

Well...I went with my gut feeling on this one and bought the wheels.
2 are in excellent shape, 1 has a slight curb check and 1 just needs to be cleaned up... I paid $160.00. All in all I think I left like a thief in the night...LOL

Here's a phone camera pic...

63 & 64 Bowties · 05-11-2010, 07:36 AM

Good lookin' wheels. So, did they turn out to be uni-lug? You'll need the "special" lug nuts and washers if so.

jchav62 · 05-11-2010, 09:37 AM

Very cool. I love the look of Cragar S/S's. My cousin just bought a set of 4, 15x8 Rockets with spinner caps at a local swap meet last week for $90. Sweet wheels. Turns out the offset won't work for him so he's turning them on to me. I'm not sure yet, but they will probably go on my '73 with some T/A's.

REDNOSE65 · 05-11-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Good lookin' wheels. So, did they turn out to be uni-lug? You'll need the "special" lug nuts and washers if so.

Thanks man...yes they are.
and thanks for the heads up.

REDNOSE65 · 05-11-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Very cool. I love the look of Cragar S/S's. My cousin just bought a set of 4, 15x8 Rockets with spinner caps at a local swap meet last week for $90. Sweet wheels. Turns out the offset won't work for him so he's turning them on to me. I'm not sure yet, but they will probably go on my '73 with some T/A's.

$90??? Orale!

Bazooka · 05-11-2010, 01:12 PM

Good buy man. Cragars are nice wheels

frmula505 · 05-11-2010, 03:05 PM

I had a guy walk up to me at a car show and say he had Cragars for sale. 14x8 front 14x10 rear with real good tires (old school stingers I think Sears sold them)for 200. i have them on my 59 to roll around in.
Front

rear

REDNOSE65 · 05-11-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazooka

Good buy man. Cragars are nice wheels

Thanks man, I'm happy...be happier when I can put them on.

REDNOSE65 · 05-11-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by frmula505

I had a guy walk up to me at a car show and say he had Cragars for sale. 14x8 front 14x10 rear with real good tires (old school stingers I think Sears sold them)for 200. i have them on my 59 to roll around in.
Front

rear

Dam!!! Y'all get real good deals in New Mexico...hook a vato up!
LOL

fryer1979 · 05-11-2010, 05:54 PM

Love the Cragar SS, great find!

1939fiat · 05-11-2010, 06:04 PM

Cragars are cool...but what is the backspacing on those things?

Rick

jchav62 · 05-11-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

Dam!!! Y'all get real good deals in New Mexico...hook a vato up!
LOL

Come on over homes!

**slepysal** · 05-11-2010, 11:18 PM

sup Joe hows it going ?

REDNOSE65 · 05-12-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fryer1979

Love the Cragar SS, great find!

Thanks man, I feel fortunate.

REDNOSE65 · 05-12-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 1939fiat

Cragars are cool...but what is the backspacing on those things?

Rick

I haven't really checked them out, but I will.
I've been preping my bed for paint.

05-06-2010, 05:06 PM	#1
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	I just found a set of Cragars... I was driving home and passed by a Tire Shop that had a set of Cragars sitting up front. They are 5 lug...15x7 F and 15x7 1/2s R. I have 6 lug now, but want to go to 5 lug within the next year. I stopped and talked to the guy, They are dirt cheap!!! I don't get paid til next week. Should I get a payday loan??? __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518 Last edited by REDNOSE65; 05-06-2010 at 05:07 PM.

05-06-2010, 05:08 PM	#2
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... How cheap is dirt cheap?? Cragars are sweet. Probably what Im going to run on mine with some bias thin whites.. should nail that mid 60s vibe im shootin for.. Last edited by Bazooka; 05-06-2010 at 05:09 PM.

05-06-2010, 06:24 PM	#3
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... Never get a payday advance, those companies are sharks. Cragars are sweet, if they're there when you get paid then grab 'em if its a good price. If they're gone, then it wasn't meant to be. my .02 __________________ Rockin' a '66 and loving every minute of it

05-06-2010, 06:54 PM	#4
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... If they are uni-lug (Ford-Mopar-Chevy oval type holes) Cragars I would pass. I always had problems getting them to balance... very - very - anoying.

05-07-2010, 08:12 AM	#7
Chris65GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 84	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... I'm thinking that 200 for a set of cragars is closer to an average price and not really a "good" price. If they're not there when you get paid you can find another set. Although, it's been awhile since i shopped cragars. you also might want to keep in mind that they could be 5x5, or I think the mid sixties cars went to 5X4.75. Something to think about for your five lug swap. -Chris Last edited by Chris65GMC; 05-07-2010 at 08:41 AM.

05-11-2010, 06:59 AM	#9
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... Well...I went with my gut feeling on this one and bought the wheels. 2 are in excellent shape, 1 has a slight curb check and 1 just needs to be cleaned up... I paid $160.00. All in all I think I left like a thief in the night...LOL Here's a phone camera pic... Attached Images __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

05-11-2010, 07:36 AM	#10
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... Good lookin' wheels. So, did they turn out to be uni-lug? You'll need the "special" lug nuts and washers if so. __________________ 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

05-11-2010, 09:37 AM	#11
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... Very cool. I love the look of Cragar S/S's. My cousin just bought a set of 4, 15x8 Rockets with spinner caps at a local swap meet last week for $90. Sweet wheels. Turns out the offset won't work for him so he's turning them on to me. I'm not sure yet, but they will probably go on my '73 with some T/A's. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-11-2010, 01:12 PM	#14
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... Good buy man. Cragars are nice wheels

05-11-2010, 03:05 PM	#15
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... I had a guy walk up to me at a car show and say he had Cragars for sale. 14x8 front 14x10 rear with real good tires (old school stingers I think Sears sold them)for 200. i have them on my 59 to roll around in. Front rear __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project Last edited by frmula505; 05-11-2010 at 03:06 PM.

05-11-2010, 05:54 PM	#18
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... Love the Cragar SS, great find!

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1939fiat Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London,Ontario Posts: 35	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... Cragars are cool...but what is the backspacing on those things? Rick

05-11-2010, 11:18 PM	#21
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: I just found a set of Cragars... sup Joe hows it going ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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