78silver

What wheels would you reccomend putting on a 69 big block that is daytona yellow?? It currently has 70's style cragers that need to go. Should I go back to stock if so where do I get a set??

QuickVet

BOYDS :yesnod: or HOOPSTERS :yesnod:

78silver

Yeah can you elaborate a little more on that, so I can find what you are talking about, thanks

JB

I've always really liked the look of the original rallies, as in my sig pic.

JB

78silver

I agree, now where can I find a set just like yours. Are those the originals or repos? Is there a difference in the value of the car once they are on. (repos vs. original) Where can I find both?? Thanks

JB

Mine are originals. Most of the vette parts vendors (Zips, Ecklers, etc.) can set you up with the rings and center caps. Some of them sell the rims, too, but they're kind of pricey. I don't know if you can tell the difference betweent the original center caps & repros (probably, but I don't know how), but the rims are date coded and therefore worth more than repros. The repro trim rings have the mounting clips in a different place than the originals, I'm told, and so they too go for a premium if you can find them. A lot of this stuff shows up on ebay, but tends to get bid up pretty high.

JB

1Bad69

i am gonna say these....edelbrock 409 in chrome...



[Modified by 1bad69, 10:30 PM 9/8/2003]

Turbo-Jet

yeah, 409's are :cool:

everyone has TT2's and those Cragars as they do look good, but go for something unique within the 5-spoke, low backspace look.

that said, rallies always do look just right


[Modified by Turbo-Jet, 7:40 PM 9/8/2003]

mxzx turbine

I have a set of four late 68 dated ralley wheels, they are beaded, epoxy primed and painted argent silver, correct for 69.

Let me know if you want pics etc

Thanks

Smokehouse69

I agree with JB, steel bumper cars look best with Ralleys. My choice is the modern 17" Chrome Ralley from Wheel Vintiques. Zwede used to have some on his BB car, but replaced them with American Racing TT3s (I think) Terry Rudy also has them on his 77, they look great, here's a picture from his website of his 77.

Here's a link to his info on getting them and a couple of pictures on the bare wheels. http://www.bokonon.net/corvette/newwv.html
I am lusting after a set myself, but I have other more pressing priorities to do on my car. I'll get them eventually.

RMVette

:iagree: I like the original look. :thumbs:

78silver

Ok I think that I have some factory ralleys off of a big block nova, are these the same or a smaller size??

Alwyn678

Rally wheels look great or TT2's


[Modified by Alwyn678, 10:29 AM 9/9/2003]

Cor6996vette

I think these look good on my car.

jrzvette

Another option would be Rallie wheels painted the color of the car, with the chrome rings and center cap.

427basketcase

You will want to try to find original rallys if possible, Nova's would have been 14X7, 68 Corvette was 15X7 and in 69 they went to 15X8 so there is a big difference between what is correct and what will work. My experience with the repro's is that the factory rings will not work on them because of the way they are made (difficult to explain but trust me) the repro rings work on them and on originals as well. Those e-bay guys think they have gold and ask too much for them. If you keep a sharp eye out at swap meets, classified ads ect. you can still find them for a reasonable price. A 69 Big Block is a torque monster and a solid steel wheel is your best bet, besides they look good too.

WA 2 FST

I agree with everyone that says the original (or repro) Rallye wheels look really good. That being said, I replaced mine with 17" billet Boyd wheels. I wanted a wider tire and a peformance, Z-rated, tire ... which is more readily available in a 17" tire... not to mention the car handles significantly better. :)

427basketcase

Check this on e-bay, correct for 69 and the price is'nt too bad. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=34209

MN 72 454

Edelbrock has quit making the 409's. My wife did a lot of calling and found a set for the 72. xtremetna.com was the only place that would help locate a set. Wanted 17's but had to get 16's. These guys are great to deal with.

My69

Go with the Rallys. I bought a good original set on the forum for $250.00.
Mike :thumbs: