Help. C2. Wheel question
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Help. C2. Wheel question
Hi.
I have a 63 with after market disc brakes on the front. I’m wanting to install the original hubcaps but don’t know which rim will fit over the disc brakes and still accept the factory hubcaps. Can anyone please help?
ken
I have a 63 with after market disc brakes on the front. I’m wanting to install the original hubcaps but don’t know which rim will fit over the disc brakes and still accept the factory hubcaps. Can anyone please help?
ken
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As you've found out, the 63/64 slope on the back of the original wheels do not accommodate disc calipers.
I would think the first year for disc brakes (65) wheels would work and accept the 63 hubcap. Others may know for sure.
Look for markings on the caliper to determine the brakes....if they are Delco-Moraine calipers they are prob off a later GM passenger car...
I would think the first year for disc brakes (65) wheels would work and accept the 63 hubcap. Others may know for sure.
Look for markings on the caliper to determine the brakes....if they are Delco-Moraine calipers they are prob off a later GM passenger car...
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BTW the stock 5.5"x15" 63' rims, if they are original, are worth more to a restorer than a set of Rally replacements. Identify what you have and you may be able to effect a trade with some cash as well as new rims.
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I assumed he did not have original 63 wheels because the car already has aftermarket disc brakes....I prob shouldn't have. Yes, the 63 wheels are worth some bucks, but less than they used to be as Corvette Specialties now produces really nice repros and unlike originals, they haven't been dinged up or jammed off center.
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I assumed he did not have original 63 wheels because the car already has aftermarket disc brakes....I prob shouldn't have. Yes, the 63 wheels are worth some bucks, but less than they used to be as Corvette Specialties now produces really nice repros and unlike originals, they haven't been dinged up or jammed off center.
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A stock replacement 15x6 Rally rim for a 65' or 66' will usually allow clearance for the disc brakes, and the 63' hubcaps will fit these rims. The resulting combination with a typical 205/70/15 tire will fit well with room under the fenders.
BTW the stock 5.5"x15" 63' rims, if they are original, are worth more to a restorer than a set of Rally replacements. Identify what you have and you may be able to effect a trade with some cash as well as new rims.
BTW the stock 5.5"x15" 63' rims, if they are original, are worth more to a restorer than a set of Rally replacements. Identify what you have and you may be able to effect a trade with some cash as well as new rims.
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The stock 1967, 6" wide Corvette rally wheel has 3 1/2" of backspacing. They fit perfectly on my '63 drum brake Corvette in 1969 and in 2008 when converted to C2-C3 Corvette front disc's they fit just as well.
If you choose a 6" wheel with 3 1/2" backspacing you should be fine.
Good luck... GUSTO
If you choose a 6" wheel with 3 1/2" backspacing you should be fine.
Good luck... GUSTO
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