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Old 03-19-2017, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Renwaltoys
A 1965 photo of my first Corvette. Painted in Tropic Green Fire-mist lacquer, gold pinstriping, nosed and decked with chrome reversed wheels and Michelin X tires (the only ones in my crowd)
That's a good change from the usual!

Thanks for starting a good thread Revfan! You always kick off some good ones!
Old 03-19-2017, 07:47 AM
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These were on a friends Vette in the late seventies if I recall. Not my favorite.
Old 03-19-2017, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer6369
My '69 upon delivery in 2007.



(The wheels didn't last long.)
I don't know they actually look quite good on there. Then again what wouldn't look good on that car...

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Cragars.....love these.

Old 03-19-2017, 12:21 PM
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Old 03-19-2017, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by NightshiftHD
I don't think there is anything nicer than 72 spoke wires on a C2. IMHO. Bill
Maybe wire wheels on a '54?


Old 03-19-2017, 03:23 PM
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I love "off brand" kind of stuff.

Fentons don't have a great reputation... but some of the stuff looks cool





I think there is a company, remaking some of the Fenton line... Hawks, Kidney Bean, slots...etc. Here are some on a midyear. Think they are calling em "Sprints"

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I bought these hoping to keep on my car but couldnt get them balanced
I did get the ride height better after the pic,,, it had extra leafs in each side for much larger tires
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These were more of a C3 style... American Racing Turbines.... No?
American Racing rims (Milton)


I have 4 aluminum rims that came off a Corvette. 15" rims . Need gone asap. make me a decent offer and they're yours. not looking to get rich just get them gone. thanks and God bless

Nobody ever seems to give all the info you'd need in a wheel add. But these look neat
15" Slot Mags from the 1960's - $150 (concord / pleasant hill / martinez)

15" Slot Mags from the 1960's
In storage since mid-70s
15 inch Vintage Aluminum Rims - $800 (Hudson)

I have a nice full set aluminum rims that are 15x6.5 bolt 5x4 3/4 . Back spacing is 3 inch. I took them off a 1961 corvette and then had them on a 63 nova they fit both great! They are polished and have hidden valve stems. They look like ansen sprints but have 6 holes instead of 5 which sets them apart . Perfect for your vintage Rod. Comes with lugs and locks. $800 or best offer or trade

American Raceing wheels and tires - $800 (lebanon)

4 American Raceing wheels and tires . Very Nice condition came off my Chevy. 4"3/4" bolt pattern with 215-65-15" tires.

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Originally Posted by Revfan
These were more of a C3 style... American Racing Turbines.... No?
American Racing rims (Milton)

The popularity of that wheel increased dramatically when Car Craft Magazine built this car in the mid-70's... The Big Banana



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American racing always look good on a C1
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Originally Posted by GUSTO14
The popularity of that wheel increased dramatically when Car Craft Magazine built this car in the mid-70's... The Big Banana



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Thats why I bought them:
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Love the old school look.





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