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steel wheel & dog dish question

Discussion in 'The Hides' started by painekiller, Aug 28, 2015.

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  1. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    The discs are 3/16". You'll loose 3/16" of thread engagement, on the studs, so "IF" they're marginal without the adapters I wouldn't do it without swapping out slightly longer studs. The rule of thumb is 1-1/2 times (or more) the thread diameter of engagement. (1/2" stud should have 3/4" length of engagement "minimum").
     
    Steve Reynolds, Jan 3, 2020
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  2. moleary

    moleary GOD Bless America

    Thanks Steve, good information for anyone looking to use the adapters to be sure they understand.
     
    moleary, Jan 4, 2020
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  3. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    I'm looking for 14x6 steel wheels to use with dog dishes.... i have seen the reference for back spacing like 3 7/16 etc. On a 72 skylark/GS convertible with rear stock drums and Right Stuff disc brake conversion, what back space would be a) stock and b) acceptable other backspacing options that will work with my set up? Thank you!
     
    tubecatgs, Jan 26, 2020
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  4. Hawken

    Hawken Hawken

    The '77 - 90ish B-body (RWD) LeSabres and LeSabre Estate Wagons used the 5 x 4.75in wheel/hubs like our A-body Skylarks & GSs ... Buick put the 5 x 5in wheels/hubs on the Electras and Electra Estate Wagons.
     
    Hawken, Mar 12, 2020
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  5. Hawken

    Hawken Hawken

    Standard steel wheel colors for no option 1970 Skylark & GSs: Glacier White and Bamboo Creme both got BLACK painted standard steel wheels. Buick had concerns about road dirt and grime easily showing on light colored painted wheels. Neither Olds, Pontiac or Chevrolet seemed to share the overall concern.
     
    Hawken, Mar 12, 2020
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  6. Hawken

    Hawken Hawken

    Regarding GM wheel stamping and compatibility with spacing/back spacing requirements for disc brakes: the code "JJ" means that the wheels internal hub area dimensions are spaced for disc brake compatibility. If no "JJ", be careful and double check. There will be more stamping for different aspects ... like prod date, supplier, size, plant, etc., but "JJ" was specifically for disc brake compatibility.
     
    Hawken, Mar 12, 2020
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  7. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    I needed wheels for a ‘roller’ 75 Firebird a couple of years ago and the easiest to get to were 14”x6” steelies from my ‘68 GS (drum car). The would not clear the calipers on the ‘bird.
    Patrick
     
    pbr400, Mar 12, 2020
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  8. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Does anybody have pics of 15x8 or wider, with dog dishes?
     
    Sebambam, Jan 10, 2021
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  9. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    56659907_10213522390473469_2802397857775091712_n.jpg Not a steel wheel, but a Weld DragLite with my adapters.....
     
    Steve Reynolds, Jan 11, 2021
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  10. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    wow thats a 8 In? where did you get this adapters looks cool
     
    Sebambam, Jan 11, 2021
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  11. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    I build and sell the adapters.
    $250/set of 4 including shipping...
     

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    Steve Reynolds, Jan 11, 2021
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  12. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    wow i didnt know .. do the Buick Dog dishes fit on there?
     
    Sebambam, Jan 11, 2021
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  13. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    sent you a PM
     
    Sebambam, Jan 11, 2021
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  14. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc


    Yes sir, All GM intermediate, some Ford and older Chevy trucks. The cap needs to measure 10.188" ID.........
     

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  15. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Thanks sir they work great on the jegs/summit draglite reps. I just used 2-7/8 480 knurl wheel studs. And acorn lugs. Then the adapter on top + 7/16 nuts to hold them in place.

    This are 15x10 with 28x10.5 on a stepchild
    I relocated the lower shock mount 2 in inside.
    20210130_172040.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jan 30, 2021
    Sebambam, Jan 30, 2021
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  16. Buickcub

    Buickcub Well-Known Member

    Does anyone have a picture of the dog dish on a silver/grey 15" wheel? Also what shade of black are you using?
     
    Buickcub, Sep 18, 2021
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  17. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    With or w/o trim rings? With was the only way avail orig on 15's on 14's not sure if silver cars came w/silver or black wheels.
     
    Dano, Sep 18, 2021
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  18. Buickcub

    Buickcub Well-Known Member

    either is ok (or both)
     
    Buickcub, Sep 19, 2021
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  19. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Look @Rich Johns avatar
     
    Dano, Sep 19, 2021
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  20. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    20210514_161242.jpg
     
    Dano, Sep 19, 2021
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