"DC" vs. "DG"
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From: Philo CA
"DC" vs. "DG"
Does anyone know the significance of the letters on the "correct" KH rally wheels for the '67 Vette? The judging manual says they can be stamped with either a "DG" or a "DC" but a restoration shop told me they should not be mixed together. Were they made at different times during the model year or could a car coming down the line have a combination of both? I have two complete sets of wheels with 8 "DC" and 2 "DG". Maybe the spares were different? Appreciate the help.
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Re: "DC" vs. "DG" (sixtyseven427)
There was a good article on wheel codes in the winter 2002 issue of the NCRS Restorer. From what I understand, the stamp was originally a DG but the G eroded to a C and the remaining wheels were DC. It stands to reason that the five wheels on your car should match. Later build dates would be DC coded. Wheels for different applications had different types of DC stamps as well, some with a series of numbers. The correct wheels for 67 have only the two letters stamped along the valve stem hole and KH and GM stamped in the center near bolt holes. Wheels with a smaller DC and numbers at the valve stem hole are for applications other than the corvette.
I have the original spare DC with a non-DOT laredo whitewall for my 67 but a previous owner put after market bolt-ons on the car about 20 years ago. I love the look of the rally wheels and I'm looking for a couple of DC rims now to complete for mine. I've, picked up a couple of decent ones to refinish but I need a couple more. Are you interested in parting with any of your "collection".
I hope this helps.
I have the original spare DC with a non-DOT laredo whitewall for my 67 but a previous owner put after market bolt-ons on the car about 20 years ago. I love the look of the rally wheels and I'm looking for a couple of DC rims now to complete for mine. I've, picked up a couple of decent ones to refinish but I need a couple more. Are you interested in parting with any of your "collection".
I hope this helps.
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From: Philo CA
Re: "DC" vs. "DG" (JF244)
Sorry-not interested in selling any. I have a set of radials mounted on one set for driving and a set of repro bias plys mounted on the others for judging. If I see some for sale I'll send you an e-mail. Thanks for the info.
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Re: "DC" vs. "DG" (sixtyseven427)
The DC-DG can be considered just about interchangable on the 67s. It is true that some are found with worn , broken or off the edge G`s, but it is not true that they are the same as the C`s. There are definitely many with purely formed Cs. In fact I see as many DCs on original cars as I do DGs. These mainly occured during the major portion of the middle of the production run. Some other stampings are found on very early and late examples. As to whether a car could be equipped with both, I dont see why it couldnt have happened since they were used interchangably. It probably was not the norm.
