[Presidio]

I still have the stock steely‘s on my 1964 Pontiac Catalina. The conversion is complete and now has an S 10 booster as well, however this current generation of the scarebird bracket does not clear the 14” wheel. I really don’t want to go with larger wheels because I love the stock hubcap spinners.

It also seems that there is some issue with going with standard wheels in the rear as well. And as a result have no idea if the wheel I am looking at would clear.

So, my question has anyone replaced the studs on the front hub with longer studs and used a spacer on the 14” wheel to get the clearance?

If no, does anyone know if a 17x8” with 4.5” offset would fit in the rear?

Pic of Charlie:

[imposter]

put a 1/4" wheel spacer it should clear it

[694.1]

That is a fine looking Auto.

[Presidio]

Originally Posted by imposter

put a 1/4" wheel spacer it should clear it

That really is the cheapest and quickest thing to try first. I don’t think existing studs can accomodate 1/2” but trying out 1/4” should be fine. After all the car almost never goes above 55.

[Presidio]

Thanks for the compliment. It’s been challenging keeping it rolling.

[cpu]

Your Catalina is dripping with style. Especially when compared to the late model cars on that street.

[Ragtop Man]

Gorgeous Cat! Looks exactly how it should.

Thinking it would be worth chasing a longer stud and giving it a try with the spacer. Maybe just pull one rotor, change out the studs, and see if the lugs seat fully while you are at the bench.

Then go after the rest.