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provette67
10-03-2009, 08:02 PM
I am looking to buy original 15 x 5.5 Corvette steel wheels for 1963 - 1967 Corvettes. Buy one or buy ten?

[email protected]

Thank you.

provette67
10-07-2009, 06:00 AM
ttt

72-SS-L48
10-07-2009, 07:37 AM
Pancho,

I don't know your purpose for the steel rims, but note, 63/64 steel rims are different than 65/66 and in 67 the still rim was a DC Rallye.

I'll keep my eyes out.

-Dave

MosportGreen66
10-08-2009, 03:36 AM
PM sent.

provette67
10-08-2009, 07:41 AM
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Pancho,

I don't know your purpose for the steel rims, but note, 63/64 steel rims are different than 65/66 and in 67 the still rim was a DC Rallye.

I'll keep my eyes out.

-Dave

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Dave
I am in the middle of restoring two '63 coupes.Then I have a '65 and a '66 to do next.All four cars have repro knockoffs on them.They look good but my intention is to restore them back to original.Thus the need

Pancho

72-SS-L48
10-09-2009, 05:05 AM
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Pancho,

I don't know your purpose for the steel rims, but note, 63/64 steel rims are different than 65/66 and in 67 the still rim was a DC Rallye.

I'll keep my eyes out.

-Dave

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Dave
I am in the middle of restoring two '63 coupes.Then I have a '65 and a '66 to do next.All four cars have repro knockoffs on them.They look good but my intention is to restore them back to original.Thus the need

Pancho

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Got it Pancho. Makes sense. Just trying to define your search so I can help.

Best,
Dave

FASTONE
10-09-2009, 08:39 AM
Pancho, A local guy here has 4 NOS 63-64s. part number on tags ends in 8080. Don't know what he wants for them.

provette67
10-11-2009, 05:52 PM
Tom

Those are the factory replacement wheels and not correct on any year but will work on any of the drum brake cars.I am in need of originals.
Thanks
Pancho

TXZS
10-13-2009, 02:34 AM
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Pancho, A local guy here has 4 NOS 63-64s. part number on tags ends in 8080. Don't know what he wants for them.

[/ QUOTE ]Tom, I could use those 8080 wheels if the price is semi-reasonable. I am looking for a second set of wheels on which to mount radial tires for touring. Could you check on the price, please? Tex Timberlake

provette67
10-17-2009, 06:00 PM
still looking

provette67
10-26-2009, 09:11 PM
OK,I found 2.I still need 8 more

BigBlockBoy
11-16-2009, 06:48 PM
I sent you an email a couple of weeks ago and have not heard back from you are you still interested

BigBlockBoy
11-30-2009, 05:30 AM
still not heard back.do you need them?

BigBlockBoy
12-04-2009, 05:06 PM
are you still out there? no answer to emails or phone calls

brentmc
12-04-2009, 05:40 PM
I have a single "B" code 15" rally wheel. I understand these are for early 1967 Corvettes.

I truly believe it has never even been mounted as it is in perfect condition.

BigBlockBoy
12-14-2009, 05:25 PM
has any one heard from Provette? My phone number for him is no longer in service.No answer to pm or emails.He had some serious health issues in the past.I hope that he is OK

BigBlockBoy
03-25-2010, 08:54 PM
Provette,give me a call

bergy
03-26-2010, 12:10 AM
I have one 15x5 1/2 that I removed from a tire tub years ago. It's dated Jan '66. I don't know if it was original to the car or over the counter - has a non dot tire mounted to it.

SBR
03-26-2010, 03:39 AM
If the date can be seen with the tire mounted then it is an over the counter wheel as originals had the date stampings that could only be seen with the tire off of it.

Smokey
03-26-2010, 04:31 AM
Just think, 10 years ago no one would pay money for these rims.

bergy
03-26-2010, 03:33 PM
Yes - the date code on my wheel is stamped on the inside.

bergy
03-26-2010, 05:21 PM
FYI - here's the wheel/non-dot tire

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/cole1230/DSC00293.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/cole1230/DSC00292.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/cole1230/DSC00287.jpg

SBR
03-26-2010, 05:35 PM
Bruce, I love real tires http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif. I believe that your wheels/tires are for a 63/4 corvette. 6.70 15 was the size for those years. They went to 775/15 in 65. Also the configuration of your wheel is for a 63/4. Since your wheel is dated 66 then it must be an over the counter item http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

black69
03-26-2010, 07:00 PM
the 5.5 wheels that are dated 57-62 are the very hard ones to find. The do not have the safety beads on the rim, they are riveted construction, and the 8080 was the intended replacement for those I believe.

SBR
03-26-2010, 07:11 PM
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Just think, 10 years ago no one would pay money for these rims.

[/ QUOTE ] The going rate for real 65/6 steel wheels in excellent condtion now is 250 each.

John Brown
03-26-2010, 08:09 PM
I saw a 65 or 66 Corvette nos spare tire/wheel combination at a swap meet about two weeks ago and the rim <u>did not</u> have any nubs to hold a dog dish cap. He was asking $450.00 for it but I did not get his name or number, sorry.

SBR
04-04-2010, 06:22 AM
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has any one heard from Provette? My phone number for him is no longer in service.No answer to pm or emails.He had some serious health issues in the past.I hope that he is OK

[/ QUOTE ] I thought that I saw him post on another forum a few days ago. I hope that I was right and that he's OK.

provette67
04-22-2010, 04:24 PM
sorry for the delay in responding.I can still use a few '63-'64 steel wheels.Like this one
http://i39.tinypic.com/5xtnwy.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/1zz1dab.jpg

provette67
04-22-2010, 06:02 PM
I just cannot tell from your pictures if this is an original '63-'64 wheel or not.I what like to see a better picture of the back side

provette67
04-22-2010, 06:03 PM
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FYI - here's the wheel/non-dot tire

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/cole1230/DSC00293.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/cole1230/DSC00292.jpg

I just cannot tell from your pictures if this is an original '63-'64 wheel or not.I what like to see a better picture of the back side
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/cole1230/DSC00287.jpg

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