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Vintage Aluminum K5 Wheels

Old Aug 17, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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I can't seem to post to the wanted section, so I am dropping this here.

I am looking for a set of original 15x7 aluminum wheels. With all the chevy trucks on the road in the 80s and 90s, I thought these would be easier to find. I live in GA and have been disappointed with the number and quality of junkyards in my area. I am attaching a picture of what I am looking for.

My K5 project is a 1986 Blazer. It came with no motor so I dropped in a 383.

Any leads on finding a set of wheels are appreciated.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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looks to be KEYSTONE Part # ALY01228U. info pulled from rock auto. Problem is no center caps. So now we are on a search for caps.

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Chevy Truck Blazer 4X4 4WD rally wheel center caps : Amazon.com : Automotive Chevy Truck Blazer 4X4 4WD rally wheel center caps : Amazon.com : Automotive

the caps. So...there u go.
 

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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Thanks for the help. Now if I could only afford them.
 
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These wheels are in plentiful supply in salvage yards in my area.These were originally clear-coated and any wheel weight swap usually resulted in corrosion issues. Good news is these are very easily restorable either on a spin balancer or by glass beading.Also any "rally"style cap will fit,available new for reasonble or used for cheap! Bad news: these wheels are inherently weak! Look for bead damage(inner & outer) and mounting flange cracks! These weren't the strongest wheels... Best to you!
 
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