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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-01-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By thesteve

The best advice I got prior to purchasing mine,...

The best advice I got prior to purchasing mine, was to get the overall nicest, most problem-free car, you can possibly afford.....sweat the details later.

In my case, and in most cases, this will...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-01-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,669
Posted By thesteve

Hey, I just wanted to bump this thread to thank...

Hey, I just wanted to bump this thread to thank everyone with their input.

After a lot of research here, measuring, and listening to your advice, I ordered;

17x7" with 4" BS, and 215/45R17's...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-25-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,669
Posted By thesteve

In the 7" wide wheel I chose, the minimum...

In the 7" wide wheel I chose, the minimum backspce offered is 4"......so I'm stuck with that. They offer a 3.75" minimum if you go with an 8" width.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-24-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,669
Posted By thesteve

Thanks! From the pics, it looks like you are...

Thanks!

From the pics, it looks like you are *extremely* close in the rear. :eek:

I want to go a tad lower than where you are at. Hypothetically speaking, if you wanted to, would you have...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-24-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,669
Posted By thesteve

Yeah, I'm getting the feeling that chasing an 8"...

Yeah, I'm getting the feeling that chasing an 8" rear is definitely NOT the right path.

Thanks!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-24-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,669
Posted By thesteve

No need to hide...:D I guess I was looking...

No need to hide...:D

I guess I was looking to maintain similar tire OAD's....hence the different aspect ratios. I've seen it done both ways. Not sure which is the "right" way.....definitely...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-24-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,669
Posted By thesteve

:cheers: Ha! I've visited that link a TON...

:cheers:

Ha! I've visited that link a TON of times! :thumbs:

I think somewhere in between your '65 Coupe and "SFSVettes" Silver '65 Coupe is EXACTLY what I'm looking for, as far as...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-23-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,669
Posted By thesteve

One last thing.... I've decided on 18x7 with...

One last thing....

I've decided on 18x7 with 4" backspacing on the rear.

I've decided on 17x7 with 4" backspacing on the front.

Tires are the only thing I'm still puzzled with. I'm probably...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,669
Posted By thesteve

So 17X7's in the front, with 4"...

So 17X7's in the front, with 4" backspacing....225/50's.

Rear is still undecided.....
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,669
Posted By thesteve

Thank you!:woohoo: Sorry if I wasn't clear. ...

Thank you!:woohoo:

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I'm going to keep running on the drums, at least for now. I'm actually surprisingly pleased with the performance of the drums....I was only interested...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-22-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,669
Posted By thesteve

1964 Coupe....picked out aftermarket wheels, need help with sizing.

If anyone here can help me out with their experience/knowledge, I'd greatly appreciate it.

I've got a '64 Coupe, that I've picked out a new set of wheels for. I fell in love with a set of Billet...
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
05-12-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,906
Posted By thesteve

Gotta be honest with you.....I'm not going to buy...

Gotta be honest with you.....I'm not going to buy them.......but I'd really love to see some pics!

:cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
05-02-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,569
Posted By thesteve

Finally got it out of storage....took a couple...

Finally got it out of storage....took a couple measurements. I'm looking at about 9.25" at front, 10.125" at the back.

I'm also running 225/70/R15's.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
04-26-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,110
Posted By thesteve

:woohoo: Subscribed!:lurk:

:woohoo:

Subscribed!:lurk:
Forum: C1 & C2 Parts
03-08-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By thesteve

They are. Thanks for the heads-up.....:thumbs:

They are. Thanks for the heads-up.....:thumbs:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,270
Posted By thesteve

Unreal!!!!!! Don't these buyers shop around??!!!...

Unreal!!!!!! Don't these buyers shop around??!!! Maybe the "find" story makes them a *little* more valuable....but c'mon.

Thanks for the update!:cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2011, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,270
Posted By thesteve

<-----Also curious.:lurk:

<-----Also curious.:lurk:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By thesteve

Thanks again. I'll probably give you a call a...

Thanks again. I'll probably give you a call a little later this spring, when the car comes out of hibernation.

Any special "forum discount" or anyone I should ask to speak to?

:thumbs:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-08-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By thesteve

Thank you! :cheers: Are the DBO knock-offs...

Thank you! :cheers:

Are the DBO knock-offs that you sell identical to the wheels that Corvette America sells? Same tooling/supplier?
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By thesteve

Yep, '63/64 were silver colored between the fins,...

Yep, '63/64 were silver colored between the fins, '65/66 were dark gray....'67 were dark gray with the starburst center cap and bolt-on only.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-07-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By thesteve

Quick (dumb?) question about repro knock-offs...

I ran across a decent deal on a set of 1967 "starbust" knock-offs from Corvette America. While I think they'd look great on my '64 as-is, would changing the center cap out to a '63/64 spinner later...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-25-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,497
Posted By thesteve

No, I just want to see some pics of your swc. ...

No, I just want to see some pics of your swc.
:thumbs:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-25-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,497
Posted By thesteve

http://www.my8thgen.com/forums/images/smilies/this...

http://www.my8thgen.com/forums/images/smilies/this_thread_is_worthless_without_pics.gif
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-20-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,569
Posted By thesteve

ClassicChevyGuy, LouieM, and StingU2.....thanks...

ClassicChevyGuy, LouieM, and StingU2.....thanks for the pics and sizes, btw.

Nice cars!!! It's great to see pics of other 64's. :yesnod:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
01-20-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,569
Posted By thesteve

Amazing. :cheers:

Amazing. :cheers:
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