A big fan of Canadian Pontiac in Virginia (US) needs to know whether or not 8-lug wheels, hub/drums will fit on Canadian Ponticas or not. Does anyone know? I am assuming probably not because of Chevrolet running gear. Specifically looking at putting 8-lug wheels on a 1962 Strato Chief, Laurentian or Parisienne which I am currently searching for. Thanks!
George, they won't just bolt on thats for sure, BUT nothings impossible!! How deep are your pockets??? have to change the frt. spindles, [custom machining] & rear axles are 4 3/4 bolt pattern so you'll have to swap the rear end out to a 'wide track" to get the drums to fit bolt pattern & shoes. Can be done [ lots of $$$] cheaper just to buy a set of mags. I took the 8 lugs off my 64 Cat. & went the other direction!!!
eeluddy said
Dec 27, 2010
It would be nice to see a "Wide Track" 62 Canadian Poncho, though....
gparis7 said
Dec 28, 2010
You'd need to swap the chassis out for that. As Pete will know the full perimeter frame on his car has a 62" or more track width vs. the 59/60" range on the Chevy chassis. The only way to cheaply wide track the Canadian car is with spacers and/or very wide/deep wheels.