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    1965 g20 6 lug to 5 lug conversion?

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    Post by allphinschevy Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:25 pm

    I have a 1965 g20 and want to convert from 6 lug to 5 lug can it be done and what parts are required. Thanks!
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    Post by donivan65 Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:50 pm

    If you really have a 64-66, 1st Gen van with 6 lugs, then someone changed the rear end and front axle from the 5 lug ones,,,,,,They did not make 6 lug, 3/4 ton, G-20, 1st Gen Vans,,,,,,,,,
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    Post by m1dadio Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:11 pm

    show a picture of your van please
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    Post by kookykrispy Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:26 pm

    allphinschevy wrote:I have a 1965 g20 and want to convert from 6 lug to 5 lug can it be done and what parts are required. Thanks!

    Yeah that's crazy.. never heard of a 6 lug 1st gen.

    are you sure your van is a '65?
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    Post by allphinschevy Mon Aug 02, 2010 5:14 am

    Sorry wrong Year! I found out it is a 1967! Any suggestions on conversion?
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Mon Aug 02, 2010 7:19 am

    To bad your not closer. I have both front and rear 5 lug axles for a 67...


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    Post by G-Man Mon Aug 02, 2010 1:35 pm

    I have to ask why you want to change to 5 lugs, the 6 lugs have better brakes
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Mon Aug 02, 2010 1:51 pm

    May have a ton of extra 5 lug chevy wheels... I know I do!! Very Happy


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