@ Aftermarket Wheels for the Chevy LUV ?

[1972coronet]

I just got a copy of the newly-reissued 1972 Chevy LUV ; and , while I like the majority of the kit's contents , I'm not a fan of the wheels . 

It would appear that these trucks have 6 retainers per wheel , and I'm going to keep that arrangement . Now , are there any resin casters offering 6 lug wheels which :

- Hopefully fit the kit's tyres

- Are vintage , period-correct design ( e.g. , "Kidney" wheels ) 

- Offer tyres which will work with scale 14" wheels ( 1/24 ) to 16" ( 1/25 ) 

In keeping with the SBC engine , and the requisite wider rear tyres , I'll need two different width tyres between front and rear .

Please share a link .

Thank You !

P.S. : I have perused the likes of Scenes Unlimited   and am honestly a bit *lost* when it comes to the provided measurements ( i.e. , millimetres measurements ) .

[Plowboy]

There's a set of six lug Outlaws in the MPC '69 Barracuda of all kits. There's also a set of six lugs in the latest issue of the MPC '84 GMC Deserter. No six lugs that I'm aware of that will fit the kit tires.

[peteski]

4 hours ago, 1972coronet said:

P.S. : I have perused the likes of Scenes Unlimited   and am honestly a bit *lost* when it comes to the provided measurements ( i.e. , millimetres measurements ) .

Not sure why is it so difficult to multiply millimeters by 25.4 to arrive at inches?

Or jut type in "mm to inches" in your favorite search engine for instant conversion utility.

With the global economy in full swing  we have to adjust and adapt to new measurement units.

[1972coronet]

17 minutes ago, peteski said:

Not sure why is it so difficult to multiply millimeters by 25.4 to arrive at inches?

Or jut type in "mm to inches" in your favorite search engine for instant conversion utility.

With the global economy in full swing  we have to adjust and adapt to new measurement units.

The conversion chart suggestion completely escaped me ( haha ) . Not sure as to why I overlooked the obvious . 

There's no doubt that the metric system-of-measurements is superior to SAE ( Imperial , et alia ) measurements . 

[Casey]

Though you specifically mentioned wanting aftermarket wheels, other issues of the 1/24 Monogram Chevy LUV pickup did include six-lug wheels, such as the Stepsider:

 

The 1/24 Monogram (now Revell) Dodge Ramcharger also includes six-lug five-slot wheels, which, considering the kit was reissued not all that long ago, should be not too difficult to locate.

I am 97.3% sure the original issue Monogram Chevy Blazer included six-lug wagon wheel-ish chrome plated wheels, too. I have a lone wheel which is molded in maroon plastic, and looks the part, so maybe someone can confirm?

 

Not sure what Fireball Modelworks offers, but Joseph can likely set you up with something which will work: 

 

[1972coronet]

57 minutes ago, Casey said:

Other issues of the 1/24 Monogram Chevy LUV pickup did include six-lug wheels, such as the Stepsider:

That's exactly what I started recalling this morning --- that exact issue . After a search , I did find one of those bad boys ; however , I'd hate to "buy the entire Lincoln just for its 9" with disc brakes" .

Then I saw the Mojave Mule (my favourite edition) , and I noticed its 5-lug wheels ( !! ) .

I eventually settled upon some wheels from Fireball : FMR-35 and FMR-36 ( I believe those are the part numbers... the  5 lug , 5-slot "kidney" wheels in 1/24 scale ) .

Thank you , one and all for your help , suggestions , links , and guidance ! 

[89AKurt]

15 hours ago, Casey said:

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Not sure what Fireball Modelworks offers, but Joseph can likely set you up with something which will work: 

 

Worth checking out.  I made do with those wheels, even though the scale does not match.  (picture for Desert Scale entry)