alternate wheels, was Ford wheels on an Imp

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I had replaced the bent front wheel of my 68 sedan with one that I was told was 
from a fairly recent model GM pickup truck.  The wheel was 0.5" wider I think, 
but it cleared the front brakes.
D^2

Quoting "A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>:

> Sorry Brian;
>  Maybe it was the 5 on 5-1/2 pattern that I remember. I know that there
> was
> an Imperial bolt patern that was the same as a Ford truck, but I think
> that
> the Ford was a one ton model. Now that I remember I think that it was
> the
> 1957 to 66s that had this interchange. I also think that there was a
> G.M.C
> truck that used the same bolt pattern, but don't quote me on that. If
> Buick
> rims are more applicable to the needs of the 67' owners thats even
> better
> news as Tristan would stand a better chance of finding after market
> Buick
> rims. All things considered I should do some investigation and report
> back
> to the list. Not only would it be handy for spare wheel but possibly
> spare
> brake drums.
> Best Regards
> Arran Foster
> 1954 Imperial Newport
> Needing A Left Side Taillight Bezel and other trim parts.
> P.S I still think that the Supra conversion is better then ripping the
> front
> end apart to use C-body brake parts.
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