I'm hoping some fellow '67 Cadillac CC owners (or anyone who knows) can tell me which commercial chassis rims are correct for my car. I had all four rims off to have the tires balanced, so I could put the wheel covers on, and came to the realization that my car has four different rims. One rear one is non-riveted, and one front is riveted, but the outer lip is about a 1/4" to big for the wheel cover to grip. Of the two remaining, both are riveted, but when mounted on the car, one has the rivets showing, and one has the rivets turned inward - which one should I be trying to find four more of? (I'm missing the spare, as well.) I checked the parts book, and it shows several different CC rims, depending on year, but doesn't show the differences. Thanks.
1967 commercial chassis wheels?
- Thread starter Jacob M. Fournier
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Mike Stevens
PCS Member
commercial wheels
Jacob,
I would also check with CW Coach in Cincinnati, Ohio. My interchange book said commercial wheels were the same from 61 through 67. Then I got info that said the wheels were the same from 61 through 65. We know one of those pieces of info is right. Carl may be able to tell you for sure. I have a 61 Superior parts running chassis that could let go of a couple wheels if they will fit your coach.
Keep us posted on your quest for the correct wheels.
Mike
Jacob,
I would also check with CW Coach in Cincinnati, Ohio. My interchange book said commercial wheels were the same from 61 through 67. Then I got info that said the wheels were the same from 61 through 65. We know one of those pieces of info is right. Carl may be able to tell you for sure. I have a 61 Superior parts running chassis that could let go of a couple wheels if they will fit your coach.
Keep us posted on your quest for the correct wheels.
Mike
The Cadillac parts book, that I have, issued in '69, shows one part number for CC wheels '61-'64, then a different number for '65-'67 (which is what I should have), then another number for '68 only, then another number for '69, although that number may have been in use into the '70s. I'm not sure what the differences are between them all (and probably several, or all, will fit), I was mostly curious whether my '67 should have rims with the rivets facing out or in when installed on the car. I suppose once the wheel cover is on, most people won't know the difference, so it's mostly just for my info.
I appreciate everybody's help.
Mike Stevens
PCS Member
rivits in or out
Jacob,
One thing to find out about the difference in the wheels is the offset. If you know one of your wheels is original to the car use that for your base to find more good wheels. The offset will determine whether your wheels are where
they belong on the chassis. You don't want them too close to the inside or outside of the fender well. You don't want to end up with your tires rubbing the inner fender areas or skirts.
Mike
Jacob,
One thing to find out about the difference in the wheels is the offset. If you know one of your wheels is original to the car use that for your base to find more good wheels. The offset will determine whether your wheels are where
they belong on the chassis. You don't want them too close to the inside or outside of the fender well. You don't want to end up with your tires rubbing the inner fender areas or skirts.
Mike
Not sure if it is of help to you, but i know the 65 S&S i picked up has its original riveted CC wheels. There are 3 circular rivet heads on the outside at each of the 4 attachment points. So as soon as the wheel cover is removed, they are visible. It is 4 inches deep, as far as off set. If 65-67 are the same, these should be the wheels like you need. I can post pics if it would help you to find the correct rims.
That is one thing I'm concerned about. I put them back on the same as they came off, the two with the rivets showing on the front, and the two with the rivets inward on the back, and nothing rubs - visually, they look like the same offset, but I didn't measure it to compare - I'll do that tomorrow.
That is of immense help, especially if you're sure they're original. I'm not sure why my car has such a mish-mash of wheels, but now I know to get 3 or 4 more of the rims with the rivets facing out. If you get a chance to get a pic, that would great, so I can compare the one correct rim I have.
That is one thing I'm concerned about. I put them back on the same as they came off, the two with the rivets showing on the front, and the two with the rivets inward on the back, and nothing rubs - visually, they look like the same offset, but I didn't measure it to compare - I'll do that tomorrow.
That is of immense help, especially if you're sure they're original. I'm not sure why my car has such a mish-mash of wheels, but now I know to get 3 or 4 more of the rims with the rivets facing out. If you get a chance to get a pic, that would great, so I can compare the one correct rim I have.
Not a problem sir. Yes I'm pretty certain they are original. It still has 40 year old bias ply tires! I think i was the first one to pull the hub caps off in well over 20 years! I will certainly try and snap some pictures for you tomorrow bud.
Daniel Scully
PCS Member
suprisingly enough the bolt pattern is the same and the off set close. I haven't looked at the wheels on this 68 here other then to say they are the GM disk type wheel.
but be sure that the spaces are on the rear. they got to playing around and some one may have removed them.
but be sure that the spaces are on the rear. they got to playing around and some one may have removed them.
Thankfully, the spacers are there. One less thing for me to chase down.
Kurt Arends
PCS Elected Director 2021-2024
All '63 through '68(non-disc brake) Cadillac commercial chassis wheels are the same. "61 and '62 C.C. wheels are unique to those 2 years. Your '67 rims should be identical to the rim in Ed's photo. If you have any difficulty in finding the correct rims locally, I do have 5 of them that I would be willing to sell. PM me if interested. Will sell any quantity.