Datsun Bob Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Saw an old picture of Minilight / Panasport wheels on a 320 pickup They were 6 lug and i would like to buy a set if any one has a set of them?? PM me or email coolnoldparts@yahoo.com Link to comment
Guest DatsuNoob Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 You, me, and everyone else with 6 lugs :lol: I've been having a hard time finding anything that doesnt look like a total truck rim (after a more sporty look that rock crawler wheels ;) ) I too would be interested in finding a set. Link to comment
Datsun Bob Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 My next option is to come up with a 5 lug conversion for my Truck Any one have any luck doing this?? Link to comment
SoCaLKiDz Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well i know Hacked521 did the 5 lug conversion.... Havent talked to him in a while to see what rear end he is using ... i know there are adapters you can get Radim has a hook up i think.. Pm or get a hold of him for more info Link to comment
Datsun Bob Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Thanks for the leads Link to comment
butcherboyjc Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Saw these on craigslist for $350. Hope that helps. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/pts/2219810569.html Link to comment
motavated Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Saw these on craigslist for $350. Hope that helps. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/pts/2219810569.html Wait... These were for sale like 2 years ago and they used the same pics. I EVEN called the guy and he said the opposite. 15x7 and 14x9.... I was like WTF? Those would look weird on my truck! And I passed on them... GOOD GEAL! This is another set... Link to comment
Datsun Bob Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks You guys are the best !! Link to comment
fisch Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I think Western Wheels made them. Tough to find! Link to comment
71DIMER Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Yeah that guys's pretty close to me, it's the same wheels as 2 years ago I'm sure, that guy has been trying to sell them for like ever...but he still uses the same ad verbage which is quite confusing. He refers to them as bigs and littles....intersting for sure. You might be able to bargain with him since he's been advertising forever. Link to comment
Radim Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 They look odd already, 14s have a bigger face, 15s have a smaller face. Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I think it`s just the smaller set has been painted farther out to the lip than the bigger set . Link to comment
Ballz Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Go check out http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/forum/index.php and look in wheels and things category.. Lots of nice wheels there. Link to comment
Guest DatsuNoob Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2244150583.html FUCK! deals always come along when my money's tied up in other :poop: :poop: Link to comment
Datsun Bob Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Once again Thanks to every body for the leads so far (Thats what makes this site the best ) but i need to have 15 all the way around to clear the front disc brake upgrade . What is it with these wheels and people mixing sizes 14 and 15 inch??I am guessing it was a 60s/70s thing? Before someone suggests it i have thought about buying both sets to get one full set of 15 inch and selling off the 14s but the west coast to east coast shipping is a Killer!! Link to comment
fisch Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Once again Thanks to every body for the leads so far (Thats what makes this site the best ) but i need to have 15 all the way around to clear the front disc brake upgrade . What is it with these wheels and people mixing sizes 14 and 15 inch??I am guessing it was a 60s/70s thing? Before someone suggests it i have thought about buying both sets to get one full set of 15 inch and selling off the 14s but the west coast to east coast shipping is a Killer!! I forget which Disks you went with? I am pretty sure the MKlotz set-up would clear 14's if you used it. (At least stockies) It sounds like you are down there building the 320 I would have loved to have! I hunted for these wheels for a bit for my 521, but no luck at the time. Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 What is it with these wheels and people mixing sizes 14 and 15 inch??I am guessing it was a 60s/70s thing? It's a hot rod thing. The 14's in the rear with a big fat sidewall and wide tread with the 15's in the front with a short sidewall and a narrow tread. Think dragster style ;) Link to comment
Datsun Bob Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Fisch The 320 is in the" Gathering" stage right now(locating parts) .This weekend i pick up the complete MG 1800 Motor in Worcester MA . Last weekend was a trip to DC and Delaware for other MG parts(flywheel/Block plate ) to put that swap/interchange info together. I have always liked the Minilight/Panasport wheel look and they are "period correct" . You are right that Western also manufactured these wheels as did Carrol Shelby Wheels . I have not bought the Disc brake swap brackets but from what i read 15inch wheels are necessary , also the old aluminum wheels are Thick ! Steel wheels in 14 might clear but the old cast aluminum ones have less clearance . I actually have these wheels for my Z car(the Western ones ) so i know first hand . Link to comment
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