Recommended wheels?
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Racer
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Recommended wheels?
Hello all! Just got my first Stingray!!
I ended up with a 74 automatic L48. The bad thing is that some joker swapped out the wheels for some ugly off-brand rims at some point, so, I'm looking to buy a set of reproduction rally rims.
I'm confused about the differences on some of the websites, though. On Ecklers, they include paint, like they need to be painted?? But on JC Whitney the ad shows that they are chrome.
Can anyone recommend a good set? Also, I'm looking to get the reproduction wheel caps.
I found these on Ecklers:
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1982.html
And I found these on JC Whitney:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/rally-wheel...d255y1974g2j1#
I ended up with a 74 automatic L48. The bad thing is that some joker swapped out the wheels for some ugly off-brand rims at some point, so, I'm looking to buy a set of reproduction rally rims.
I'm confused about the differences on some of the websites, though. On Ecklers, they include paint, like they need to be painted?? But on JC Whitney the ad shows that they are chrome.
Can anyone recommend a good set? Also, I'm looking to get the reproduction wheel caps.
I found these on Ecklers:
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1982.html
And I found these on JC Whitney:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/rally-wheel...d255y1974g2j1#
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Belle River Ontario
2015 C3 of Year Finalist
Under that trim ring is a steel rim that is painted gray.
There are also the same style rally rim that are chrome instead of paint , all a matter of taste i guess.
There are also the same style rally rim that are chrome instead of paint , all a matter of taste i guess.
Team Owner
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From: Southbound
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There is no need to purchase off shore reproduction wheels. You can advertise anywhere, including the Parts For Sale/Wanted section here, and get a set of original Corvette AZ coded 15x8 rally wheels with trim rings and center caps, all made in the US of A.
Check your spare. There should an AZ coded rally wheel in the tub.
Original Corvette rally wheels were painted argent silver, not chromed.
Check your spare. There should an AZ coded rally wheel in the tub.
Original Corvette rally wheels were painted argent silver, not chromed.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Jan 8, 2013 at 02:53 PM.
Instructor
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From: MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO
I have a 74 with factory rally wheels which I prefer but you could also look at the aluminium wheels that were supposed to be available but were pulled by gm and released for 1976 All the major suppliers carry them and in my opinion they look pretty sweet also good luck in your search
Team Owner
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From: Southbound
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Available, yes. Cheap could be a different thing altogether. Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, you could get used rally wheels with rings and caps for about $50 each.
Put a Want To Buy post in the Parts For Sale section.
Put a Want To Buy post in the Parts For Sale section.
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Burning Brakes
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From: St Louis
St. Jude Donor '13
My '72 had the same issue. Previous owner put a set of cheap 1980's looking American Racing wheels on it and got rid of my OEMs. So, after a few weeks, a found my wheels from one guy, then caps from one guy, and stainless trim rings from another. But they are all original and not reproductions. I have maybe $200 in my entire set.
Check out Craigslist also. Right now at CL in St. Louis, there are several ads:
Set of (4) blasted & primered wheels $100 (Argent silver paint is $8)
Set of (4) wheels, tires, caps and rings (all original) for $650
Deals are out there, just don't wast your $$ on reproductions.
Good luck!
Drifting
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Check Craigs List and put a ad in the for sale section
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/3527045281.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/3527045281.html
Drifting
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From: Medina Ohio
I bought a 74 rolling chassis to replace my rotted out frame with. It came with original 74 rally wheels with like new rubber on them. Nice condition. No rings or caps.
I have no need for them but could use the money for other parts. Not sure where you are, I'm near Cleveland, OH. Let me know if your interested.
I have no need for them but could use the money for other parts. Not sure where you are, I'm near Cleveland, OH. Let me know if your interested.
Instructor
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Hello all! Just got my first Stingray!!
I ended up with a 74 automatic L48. The bad thing is that some joker swapped out the wheels for some ugly off-brand rims at some point, so, I'm looking to buy a set of reproduction rally rims.
I'm confused about the differences on some of the websites, though. On Ecklers, they include paint, like they need to be painted?? But on JC Whitney the ad shows that they are chrome.
Can anyone recommend a good set? Also, I'm looking to get the reproduction wheel caps.
I found these on Ecklers:
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1982.html
And I found these on JC Whitney:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/rally-wheel...d255y1974g2j1#
I ended up with a 74 automatic L48. The bad thing is that some joker swapped out the wheels for some ugly off-brand rims at some point, so, I'm looking to buy a set of reproduction rally rims.
I'm confused about the differences on some of the websites, though. On Ecklers, they include paint, like they need to be painted?? But on JC Whitney the ad shows that they are chrome.
Can anyone recommend a good set? Also, I'm looking to get the reproduction wheel caps.
I found these on Ecklers:
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1982.html
And I found these on JC Whitney:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/rally-wheel...d255y1974g2j1#
I've got a set of the flat centers i'll sale ya
Burning Brakes
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From: St Louis
St. Jude Donor '13
http://corvetteparts.ca/?q=node/150
Ken's Corvettes in Canada (just North of NY) has a complete set (wheels, tires, rings and center caps) off a '73 for $450. Plus he ships from NY to save duty fees.
Ken's Corvettes in Canada (just North of NY) has a complete set (wheels, tires, rings and center caps) off a '73 for $450. Plus he ships from NY to save duty fees.
