BUILD THREAD 83 wagon build

[Longroof79]

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One 15 x 7 down three to go

I also ended up getting them from various cars. B-bodies especially. Just make sure to check the codes. Some are 15 x 6, just be aware. I actually got one off of a Firebird, but I'm sure someone put it on after the fact. Good luck with the hunt. Oh, and make sure they're a 4,75 x 5 bolt pattern.

 

[NJ Longroof]

Yeah there are tons of 5 x 5 bolt pattern steelies out there. I checked with seller for the codes you supplied me earlier(thanks again).

 

[Longroof79]

You're welcome, man. Glad I can be of some help. Finding appropriate steelies are getting to be harder each day. On a good note, there were many of these cars made and used commercially ..taxis, police cars, fire dept., etc.

 

[NJ Longroof]

Going into garage for the winter

 

[Oldscarnut]

Look for '70's -'80's B-body cars, That was pretty much the source for my 15" steelies. They came in 15 x 6 and 15 x 7. I was fortunate to find the 15 x 7's.
There's a code stamped in near the valve opening. Make sure they're 4.75 x 5 bolt pattern. Some B-body models are a 5 x 5 bolt pattern. It might be the later years. . Here's a list of vehicles to look out for.
'76-'90 Chevy Caprices
'82-'86 Pontiac Parisennes
'76-'81 Buick Century
'82-'85 Buick Estate wagon
The wheel codes are AE, FN, and TJ.

This was information courtesy of Turna some years back.

The list helps me a lot...I maybe can find one that way! Thank you!

 

[Oldscarnut]

Going into garage for the winter

I am just rying to get mine out for summer and yet, it is snowing outside on April 19th in Washington State! I may have 6+ weeks left before I can safely take it outside and drive in good weather

 

[Longroof79]

The list helps me a lot...I maybe can find one that way! Thank you!

You're welcome, Chuck.
I hope your search comes up positive. Good luck! Let us know what you find.

 

[NJ Longroof]

Came from ebay a few weeks ago. Not much has been going on build wise. Unfortunately home and auto repairs bled my build fund dry this year.

 

[NJ Longroof]

Keeping thread alive. Rounded up a set of 15 inch steelies, and put my father's day gift in the window. Life has managed to get in the way the last 16 months but has finally settled down.

 

[Longroof79]

Can we see a side view of your car with the new steelies?
I guess it's time to put the ol' 14's out to pasture.