Bolt Pattern change

Discussion in '1955-1959' started by cosmo1957, Nov 4, 2004.

  1. cosmo1957

    cosmo1957 Member

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    I wanna run 5 bolt Corvette Rally wheels on my 57.

    This means new front hubs and a new rear end or axles.
    Any advice on the potential rear end swap ?
    What will fit? Posi would be nice if I am swapping the rear. Or can I just do an axle swap .... ?

    What about front ,,,Any advice would be appreciated, this truck needs to be done by 2005 !

    Thanks

    jrfan@sympatico.ca
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    Between the ditches,, rubber side down !
     
  2. smoov330

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    There is a company that makes a 6 bolt rally and can use the same cap and ring..
     
  3. Bill Hanlon

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    5 lug front hubs from 53-54 Chevy car are a direct replacement for the stock 6 lug 1/2 ton truck hubs. I am not positive that the bolt cicle is the same as the Corvette wheels, but I think it is.
     
  4. VELCRO

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    just for your info, Chevy made 6 lug rally wheels, I have 4 of them in 10 inch width, they are on my '58 1/2 ton.
     
  5. Bill Hanlon

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    RE%3A Bolt Pattern change

    Attached is a picture of the mid-70's 6 lug Chevy 4x4 (rally?) wheels I have on my 57 GMC. The knock offs were less than $20 for the set of four and have a 1/4" threaded hole on the back side. The "4x4" cover on the hub cap is light weight aluminum and already has a 1/4" hole underneath it. I paid about $25 for the set of four trim rings.
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  6. Bill Hanlon

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    RE: RE%3A Bolt Pattern change

    OK, I'm too dumb to figure out how to do an attachment.

    If you are interested contact me at
    bill.hanlon@compaq.com
    and I'll send the pictures.
     
  7. cosmo1957

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    Thanks for the feedback,, but Can you find me those "cheap" 6 bolt rallys ?

    I have a set now,, but they are not the same a corvette 15 x 8 rims ?

    I can sell the vette ones and buy 6 bolt if anyone is interested ?

    Shawn
     

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