bow-tie said:
JPatrick,
Where did the wheels on your Vette come from? I know Chevrolet, Buick, and Ford all had a similar wheel back in the day (Chevrolet called them Magnum wheels, I think). I have never seen them on a Vette before and they look damn sharp.
Wheel Trivia>>>This wheel line was made by the Motor Wheel Corporation, one of the most prolific producers of steel "styled" wheels during the 1960's and 70's. In addition to custom aftermarket wheels, they made wheels for virtually all American auto makers during the Muscle Car era. Many of their designs are considered classics today. Chevy lovers remember the Chevelle SS wheel, Mustang fans, the Magnum series. Curiously, many do not realize that they are minor variations of the same wheel! Chrysler, AMC and Oldsmobile muscle cars also used this wheel in different combinations of size, chrome components, trim rings, center caps, etc. >>>>>>>>>>>>>
The Vette has the after market version. Similar to the Shelby Mustang, but deeper.
The front wheels would not clear the steering so I added spacers which created fender clearance problems. So when I'm cruising with these wheels there are no sudden turns. If Fifi the Toy Poodle runs into the street she is history cause there ain't no evasive moves. ( thus far I've zapped 12 poodles, 4 collies, a couple of mixed breeds and one old dude in a wheel chair
I added spacers to the rears to complete the wide stance. Depending on your age you may remember that the early "mags" were lightweight, but prone to cracking under stress- the steel magnums were bullet proof.
Thanks for asking Bow-Tie 8)