Sometimes the Van Revolves Around the Wheels.
There were lots of great wheels available to the van enthusiast in the 60's and 70's, from factory wheels to wires. This gallery is intended to familiarize you with many of the popular options, but is in no way an attempt to show all of the options available to the period enthusiast. And beyond that, the modern day options are truly mind-boggling.
This will give you a little taste of the period-correct options available to you.
This will give you a little taste of the period-correct options available to you.

Chrome reverse wheels are an old trick but a good one. This style of wheel came from the custom car movement and pre-dates the first-generation vans, but continues to be a subtle, yet custom touch that respond particularly well to lowering.

Back in the seventies, the Centerline style wheels had its moment in the sun. Although not as commonly seen today, this was the wheel to have in the mid seventies, and give the first gen va a decidedly hot rod look when combined with big and littles and BFG white-letter tires.

Let's not lose sight of just how nice a set of factory rims with clean hub caps can look on an early van. This is a look that works well with 14" rims and a lowered stance. We've even seen it done with 13" wheels and it has a definite understated charm.This is a look you can bring home to mother or show up to church with.
As long as you haven't been out all stinkin' night.
As long as you haven't been out all stinkin' night.