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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 04:05 PM
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61 88 needs new wheels after disc conversion

Hi folks I recently upgraded to discs up front using the scarebird kit with wilwood d52 calipers. I will also convert the rear to discs using a fabcraft kit so my original steelies don't fit. I know some of you have done this upgrade and I'd like to know what wheels you used. I bought some 16 inch wheel vintique smoothies but they don't clear my calipers. Any info pointing me in the right direction will be appreciated.
Old Aug 29, 2020 | 10:17 AM
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Not sure what look you are going for, but these fit great on my 63 and should clear disc brakes. They are from 94-96 Chevy Impala SS and are 17 by 9 inch. Only problem may be the length of the stock wheel studs, I had to change mine out for safety.


Old Aug 29, 2020 | 11:01 PM
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On my '63 Dynamic 88 I'm useing 15" wheels from a 73 thru 86 Chevy or GMC 1/2 ton pickup .
I'm also using the same Scarebird disc setup . The wheels clear just fine .
As a bonus , the 10 inch "dog dish" '63 hubcaps fit just fine .



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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 10:03 AM
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I also used 94 to 96 Chevy Caprice HD police spec wheels 15" by 7" with Buick wheel covers but they will not take the small hubcaps.


Old Aug 31, 2020 | 11:11 AM
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The 77-90 B-body wagons all came with 15x7 steelies with the 5 x 5" bolt patter. These are very common, and I think they do accept dog dish caps.
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