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08-08-2002, 09:30 PM
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Has anyone changed 14" 8 lug rims to 15"?????
If so What kind of rim did you use. I've heard that the Cutlass rims work ok 
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08-08-2002, 09:30 PM
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Has anyone changed 14" 8 lug rims to 15"?????
If so What kind of rim did you use. I've heard that the Cutlass rims work ok
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#3
08-09-2002, 09:10 AM
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For outer wheel cores, following share the the same deep dish 15x7" outer rim with 14" wheel centers.
-'74-77 Cutlass SuperStock II wheel -'74-77(?) Regal-Century sport wheel - mid 80's(?)-possibbly '90's S10 Blazer
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08-09-2002, 10:05 AM
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When I had my 63 GP,I checked with Stockton Wheel in Stockton,CA.They can make them up anyway you want them.Tom
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08-09-2002, 01:21 PM
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Thanks ol' Pinion Head, Thats what I needed to know
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08-12-2002, 08:13 PM
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How did you guys get 8 lugs balanced? A friend needs them done and the machines at his tire place can't spin them.
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08-12-2002, 09:08 PM
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It's a little bit of trouble, but can be done off of the car. Take one of the rear drums off and mount it to the balance machine. Then mount each wheel to the drum and then you can spin it. Some truck shops have an on the car spin balance machine, but say they can't do the rear if it has a posi-traction rear end
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08-12-2002, 11:22 PM
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Look for an old Goodyear tire shop!
They have a plate that is used for Bug wheels and Pontiacs! I'm still shopping for one to have for my own! 
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08-15-2002, 09:22 AM
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Thanks Blackcat I'll pass that along.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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#10
08-15-2002, 10:39 AM
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when I had my 63 GP with 8 lugs,the plate that held in the spare in place was also the balance plate.I thought that the aftermarket guys like PY and Ames sold them.Tom
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08-15-2002, 05:27 PM
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I've been told there was a 63 GP at the POCI Nats last month that had done this. Email me privately and I'll give you a contact name and phone number of someone I know who went and has pictures of this.
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#12
08-22-2002, 12:50 PM
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David Greene(Greenes Classic Cars) out of Lenoir City,Tn. converts 8 lugs to 15". 865-988-4828. He's the guy with the '59 Super Duty Car.
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#13
08-26-2002, 11:35 PM
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Hey Skip Fix,
I have the tool needed to balance 8 lug wheels (also works on the old Volkswagen 5 lug wheels). I'm in the Montgomery, Tx area. We'll hook up if you can't find the tool elsewhere. |
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