Where to buy stock repo wheels for a '61?
12-22-2015, 11:39 PM
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Where to buy stock repo wheels for a '61?
My wheel lug holes are enlarged and I would like to purchase some stock repo wheels with the nubs for the hubcaps. They do not have to be dated or NCRS. Where can I buy some? Thanks!
12-22-2015, 11:58 PM
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wheel Viintiques, If I spelled it right, they even have wider versions if you check wheels for tri-fives. Chip google it
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12-23-2015, 06:59 AM
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I purchased mine from ZIP Corvette three years ago with no regrets; they came finished in semigloss black and have the correct "nubs" to retain the wheelcovers.
12-23-2015, 09:55 AM
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Since your wheels do not need to be NCRS correct, search all the sources and swap meets for 55-56 pass car wheels. They will be TONS CHEAPER than "Corvette" wheels. ALLLLLLLLLLL 55-56 pass car wheels are 15x5 and have the 4 nubs to retain the 56-62 style full wheel covers. I realize that even 55-56 pass car wheels are becoming rather scarce, but frequently you can pick up 1-2 wheels at a swap meet cheap---------------------DON'T TELL THEM ITS FOR A CORVETTE!!!
Once on the car, only the most experienced and knowledgeable NCRS judge will know the difference between a 55-6 pass car wheel and a Vette wheel. The 55 wheels are riveted and the 56 wheels are welded-----------and usually have the dogbones.
A 55 is on the left, 56 is on the right.
55-riveted
56-welded
Required nubs for full wheel cover.
Once on the car, only the most experienced and knowledgeable NCRS judge will know the difference between a 55-6 pass car wheel and a Vette wheel. The 55 wheels are riveted and the 56 wheels are welded-----------and usually have the dogbones.
A 55 is on the left, 56 is on the right.
55-riveted
56-welded
Required nubs for full wheel cover.
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12-23-2015, 10:25 AM
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As stated above, Wheel Vintiques has both reproduction C1 wheels (65 series) that are 15X5 (claim will not work with disc brakes), and Tri-Five wheels (67 series). Their sales rep confirmed the dimples are identical on both lines of wheels. The intriguing part of the Tri-Five wheels is that they come in 15X6 and 15X7 versions, and they claim they will work with most disc brake kits. It provides a nice option for disc brake upgrades and/or wider width tires for those that want to keep the factory hubcaps.
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12-23-2015, 05:52 PM
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I've got spares here but not 4 of any one kind. I've got 3 dog bone welded, 2 welded, and 2 riveted?
Can someone tell me exactly what my 62 Vette came with of those 3? Over the years a lot of tri fives and vettes have had their original wheels lost along the way someplace. I think most of mine are trifive but can't be sure. :shrug2:
Can someone tell me exactly what my 62 Vette came with of those 3? Over the years a lot of tri fives and vettes have had their original wheels lost along the way someplace. I think most of mine are trifive but can't be sure. :shrug2:
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12-23-2015, 06:17 PM
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I've got spares here but not 4 of any one kind. I've got 3 dog bone welded, 2 welded, and 2 riveted?
Can someone tell me exactly what my 62 Vette came with of those 3? Over the years a lot of tri fives and vettes have had their original wheels lost along the way someplace. I think most of mine are trifive but can't be sure. :shrug2:
Can someone tell me exactly what my 62 Vette came with of those 3? Over the years a lot of tri fives and vettes have had their original wheels lost along the way someplace. I think most of mine are trifive but can't be sure. :shrug2:
PS Another source for C-1 wheels is George Stelzer aka Vettewheelman on Ebay.
Phone # 630-561-0260
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