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wheels 17's

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by choprods, May 2, 2004.

  1. Is there such a thing as a solid steely type wheel in a narrow 17"that fits the 5 on 5-1/2" early ford pattern? [​IMG]
    If so is there any that would take the stock ford caps from say a 40-48?[while I'm wishing] [​IMG]
     
  2. metalshapes
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    The only thing I have been able to find sofar is an aftermarket 7X17 wheel that I would have to cut down.
    The reason I want to go an Inch bigger in diameter is that I am trying to fit a set of very large finned aluminum drums on my Roadster, and they will not fit a 16" Ford wheel with out cutting the fins down a little.
    Those wheels I found will not give me any extra space around the drum because they use the Ford diameter center and a deeper shape in the hoop to get the bigger wheel.
    The guy I talked to was really nice, he took his time and tried to help me find a sollution.
    I think his name is Sonny Mac, but I would have to look it up.
     
  3. Sonny Mac advertises them. I sell WHeel Vintiques, they offer one, Stockton can make em.......................
     
  4. metalshapes
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    Tman, are the ones you sell made the same way?
    Or is the center bigger on those?
    That could solve my problem...
    I could probably find some extra space by going to 16" PS Engineering wheels, but it is hard for me to make myself spend that much money on something NEW...
    ( As nice as they are...)
     
  5. I will have to check when I go in tomorrow. I will post my findings.
     
  6. metalshapes
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  7. Whiz
    Joined: Jan 4, 2004
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    Directly from Stocktons website
    Stockton Wheels

    [​IMG]
    OEM SERIES 20
    If your vehicle's original wheels are looking ragged, or if you want a larger wheel and tire package, upgrade your original vintage wheels with Stockton Wheel's proprietary 20-series OEM wheel. This wheel fits Ford, Dodge and GM applications and ranges in size from 15x4 to 17x9. This heavy-duty steel wheel provides your vintage car or truck with a modern 15, 16 or 17-inch radial for superior looks and traction. Have a specific backspacing in mind? Stockton Wheel builds the 20-series wheel in any backspace you require with a variety of five, six and eight lug applications. This wheel is available in silver, black, chrome or a white powdercoat finish.

    Directly from Wheel Vintique web site
    Wheel Vintique
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    12 SERIES SMOOTHIE
    AVAILABLE
    BARE STEEL.
    14 X 5 - 17 X 8
    (CAP NOT INCLUDED




    Not sure if those areexactly what your looking for or not.. Hope this helps.
     
  8. Thanks Whiz- it answers My question-neither would accept a stock hubcap. looks like its a homemade wheel Im looking at........
     
  9. Naw Kenny, they make one that uses a stock cap...Wheel Vintiques that is.
     
  10. [on the site wheel Vintiques] looked like a 16" was biggest wheel for the Ford cap type.
     

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