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The original hubcaps to my mind.
After 50 years of ownership of my '63 roadster, I have finally gone back to original wheels and covers and wonder why I waited so long?
Bill.
You mean of course wheel covers. Hubcaps came on a Biscayne. I agree, in 65 the standard wheel covers are very cool. If the original poster wants the knock-off look without the knock-off (more properly called quick take-off) you can buy fixed knock-off-appearing wheels that mount on lugs.
Only three real choices here...
1. American Racing Equipment Torq Thrust
2. Classic Cragar SS chrome wheels
3. Halibrand "kidney bean" wheels with spinners
Only two real choices here...
1. Classic Cragar SS chrome wheels
2. Halibrand "kidney bean" wheels with spinners
there are others but all are over used on ever my single classic car. The knock off wheels on mid years are just an iconic look. But this thread is like asking what color car everyone likes or what color hair is best
What are some of the best looking alternatives to knock-off wheels for a C2 corvette?
When I mentioned my intent to go hubcaps with blackwalls all my Corvette buddies did an eyeroll but after seeing result everyone seems to agree with my decision.................kinda stealth looking! begee22
I don't remember exactly where I read it ( John Z ? ) Bu it was stated that the 63 wheel covers were the most expensive covers to produce of any GM car ever .
The original hubcaps to my mind.
After 50 years of ownership of my '63 roadster, I have finally gone back to original wheels and covers and wonder why I waited so long?
Bill.
I agree. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I like the look of most stock hubcaps.
Dave
Price out a set of 5 original 15x5-1/2 steel rims for a '63. Then add the cost of 4 pristine '63 hubcaps (after spending a decade or two looking for them) and you'll see what a bargain the repro knock offs are.
Price out a set of 5 original 15x5-1/2 steel rims for a '63. Then add the cost of 4 pristine '63 hubcaps (after spending a decade or two looking for them) and you'll see what a bargain the repro knock offs are.
when dad was doing his 65 that is the math we came up up only having one original 65 wheel and 4 beet up wheel covers.
04-03-2024, 04:32 PM
but after seeing result everyone seems to agree with my decision.................kinda stealth looking! begee22
