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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 01:06 PM
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I was able to get the Vectors Installed this past weekend:
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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I like them.
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I just got a set of the same original vectors....so I'm curious which lug nuts and what size tire your using.

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Those wheel wells are filled in now!

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Old school Vectors are always

The lug nuts and washers you can get at Napa.


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Looks good. The Vectors have certainly with stood the test of time.
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I love the look, nice choice.

Here's mine from the early 80s:
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I all ways wondered what mine were look like them but fins are closer together.


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Originally Posted by scrappy76
I was able to get the Vectors Installed this past weekend:
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Originally Posted by scrappy76
I was able to get the Vectors Installed this past weekend:
had mine powder coated "Black Chrome"
Need suggestions for center caps??
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I always wondered what mine were look like them but fins are closer together.


Vectors have the least spokes.
Hurricane wheels have more spokes.
Turbines have the most spokes.

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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 01:52 PM
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If any one is interested I have a set that I would like to sell
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7" Hurricanes.
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Installed 10" Hurricanes.
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I like mine (Hurricanes I believe) a lot... Bit OT though!:

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Originally Posted by scrappy76
I was able to get the Vectors Installed this past weekend:
I remember the first time I seen them rim's were on this got to love them.


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Hard to beat vectors. Detroit Vintage Wheels reconditioned my set for my 68.

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The first time I noticed the Vectors was in the mid 70's when Car Craft Magazine did a project car called The Big Banana. Believe it or not, it was considered "cutting edge" back then with the custom wide body kit and modified engine. The wheels were necessary to accentuate the wide body when the newest Corvettes came with only 8" wheels.







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