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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,842
Likes: 285
From: Palmdale CA
Great looking car and we love those wheels! That has to be one of the most popular wheels that go on a C3. I see more of that style, than anything else and it's because they look great on a C3!
At the drag races, I found this: Nearly exact match to my 74'! Except for the buckskin interior (mine is black) and the wheels are dead-on perfect.
At the drag races, I found this: Nearly exact match to my 74'! Except for the buckskin interior (mine is black) and the wheels are dead-on perfect.
Last edited by F22; Mar 14, 2013 at 12:58 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 6,397
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Ironically, even though they are similar looking, I LOVE the look of the classic Cragar SS wheels. There's something about curving the spokes on the wheel that just turns me off. Unfortunately for me the Cragar SS won't fit on a C3 without a spacer which isn't street legal where I live so its an unrequited love. I also like the sawblade 16" wheels on the C4 but once again they don't fit without a spacer so I can't put them on. I've spent hours and hours on the internet trying to find something I like that will fit but no luck. I do like the factory Corvette Rally wheels are reasonably nice so it looks like I'll be staying with them unless I can find a brake caliper that allows the Cragar SS wheel to fit.
Last edited by Priya; Mar 14, 2013 at 01:22 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 871
Likes: 73
From: Memphis Tennessee
I remember seeing a thread where a guy took his wheels to a machine shop and had them clearance the wheels in a lathe. Not sure how much material would have to come out of the Cragars to clear the stock calipers, but I'm sure it would be cheaper than aftermarket calipers.