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liquiddragon · 11-19-2006, 02:20 PM

well it might not be real corvette rim but it is a knock off and very similar with a few differences like bigger slots and his has 9 slots and the vette rim only has 8 slots and it also has an extra lip which is probably because its a different backspacing than a vette rim but does appear to have a corvette spinner (still might be a knock off as well) because of the corvette crossed flags on the center cap. Byrd's rims would look awesome polished and with the red pin stripe on the rim with a set of red pin stripe tires

byrd · 11-19-2006, 07:01 PM

I believe the wheels are called speed racers or something like that. They are very similiar to the vettes and yes I agree with the both of you that they would llok good polished up. I especially like the 8's up front and 10's in the rear.
Would a mother's ball or similiar product polish them up like the vettes liquiddragon posted?

SCOTI · 11-19-2006, 09:52 PM

The wheels look like 'Bassett' racing wheels which circle track guys use (& NASCAR as previuosly mentioned). They come in 15x8" & 15x10" widths & are 5x5 bolt pattern.

Very nice build-up thread BTW.

Rokcrln · 11-19-2006, 09:54 PM

Well you seem to be moving right along with your build. I wish I could get 1/4 that much time on my own stuff but oh well! By th eway nice cab dolly

Kevin
LFD Inc.

byrd · 11-19-2006, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

The wheels look like 'Bassett' racing wheels which circle track guys use (& NASCAR as previuosly mentioned). They come in 15x8" & 15x10" widths & are 5x5 bolt pattern.

Very nice build-up thread BTW.

Finally someone that know's what the wheels are

Is there anyway to tell for sure ie stampings or markings?

Thanks for the info!!

byrd · 11-19-2006, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Well you seem to be moving right along with your build. I wish I could get 1/4 that much time on my own stuff but oh well! By th eway nice cab dolly

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Yeah I LOVE THE DOLLY, haven't used it to tip and flip yet, but that time is fast approaching

I went with 6" hard rubber casters as most of the area aroung the shop is gravel except for inside the shop. I for them from Harbor freight for $16 a piece and they roll awesome on anything!!

SCOTI · 11-20-2006, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byrd

Finally someone that know's what the wheels are

Is there anyway to tell for sure ie stampings or markings?

Thanks for the info!!

http://www.stockcarproducts.com/wheels.htm

watahyahknow · 11-20-2006, 06:32 PM

see i knew that they where those type a wheels

smbrouss70 · 11-20-2006, 08:10 PM

Am I the only one that notices that the "Bassett" wheels are a steel wheel, while Byrd's are aluminum?

SCOTI · 11-20-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Am I the only one that notices that the "Bassett" wheels are a steel wheel, while Byrd's are aluminum?

How did you know they were aluminum?

smbrouss70 · 11-20-2006, 11:38 PM

Well, if I am wrong, I'll admit it it, but this just doesn't look like a steel wheel to me. How about it Byrd, Steel or Aluminum?

SCOTI · 11-21-2006, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Well, if I am wrong, I'll admit it it, but this just doesn't look like a steel wheel to me. How about it Byrd, Steel or Aluminum?

Looks like a wheel that's been painted 'steel' grey or silver to me. Byrd.... let us know what you have there.

kylejamers · 11-21-2006, 06:49 PM

it appears to be a dirty aluminium wheel to my
untrained eye

byrd · 11-21-2006, 08:37 PM

smbrouss70 You are correct, they are aluminum wheels, they are VERY LIGHT, about 12-15 lbs with the tire.

**Boog** · 11-21-2006, 09:19 PM

Will somebody please figure out just what these wheels are? It's killing me! Vette's have 8 slots, these have 9. Bassett wheels have 8 and are steel, no aluminum listed on site. Is this a one off set of wheels? Have you checked the bolt pattern size yet? I'm puzzled....

byrd · 11-21-2006, 09:34 PM

boog what do you mean by bolt pattern size? they are 5 on 5
I too would like to know, I go them off a truck I parted and the
PO didn't know what they were, he thought they were corvette
wheels as I did when I first bought the truck.

**Boog** · 11-21-2006, 09:45 PM

Well the Vette's are 5x4 3/4, the trucks are 5x5. Do you suppose the hubs have been redrilled to make the wheels fit the truck? Naw, too many slots to be Vette wheels. I don't know what they are but I like 'em! Give a call around to find a wheel refinishing shop, one that repairs and refinishes alum wheels and see what they can do for them. With no obvious scrapes and gouges they should clean up real nice.

SCOTI · 11-21-2006, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Well, if I am wrong, I'll admit it it, but this just doesn't look like a steel wheel to me.

Looks like you won't need to admit anything because you were right

. Sorry about that.....

smbrouss70 · 11-21-2006, 11:51 PM

No Harm, No Foul SCOTI!

I just REALLY want to know what kind of wheels those are. It's driving me nuts.

Byrd are there ANY stampings or marks on the back of the wheels?

byrd · 11-22-2006, 08:49 AM

I haven't noticed any stamping or markings on them but I will check again and ssee if I can find out anything.

bgangsta999 · 11-27-2006, 02:52 PM

Thats an awesome story!!! Keep us up to date with the resto!

byrd · 11-27-2006, 07:04 PM

Thanks, things have been a little slow lately too much going on with the holidays for much progress.

Brad · 11-28-2006, 12:47 AM

Byrd, great project and nice post you have! Nice story and I'm sure Frank would be very proud of you and 'Frank'.

byrd · 11-28-2006, 11:15 AM

Thanks Brad, I know Frank would be proud, he always said I'm going to fix it up someday. Well someday is here, too bad is was too late for him, but I will keep his memory alive with his truck

**Roland** · 11-28-2006, 01:48 PM

Awesome story and a great job you're doing. Stuff like this encourages us older guys to help kids who are interested in rebuilding and preserving "old iron". BTW, when you took the serpentine system fro the '89 'Burb, did you also take the water pump? When I did the serp on mine, I found that the pump runs in the opposite direction from the original.

Great job and thanks for sharing!

11-19-2006, 02:20 PM	#76
liquiddragon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Novato, Ca Posts: 26	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet well it might not be real corvette rim but it is a knock off and very similar with a few differences like bigger slots and his has 9 slots and the vette rim only has 8 slots and it also has an extra lip which is probably because its a different backspacing than a vette rim but does appear to have a corvette spinner (still might be a knock off as well) because of the corvette crossed flags on the center cap. Byrd's rims would look awesome polished and with the red pin stripe on the rim with a set of red pin stripe tires __________________ i want a 67-72 C-10 SWB and want to trade my corvette for on. i have 30k in receipts for parts for my car. link to my photobucket with pictures of the corvette. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v41/liquiddragon/

11-19-2006, 09:52 PM	#78
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet The wheels look like 'Bassett' racing wheels which circle track guys use (& NASCAR as previuosly mentioned). They come in 15x8" & 15x10" widths & are 5x5 bolt pattern. Very nice build-up thread BTW. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-19-2006, 09:54 PM	#79
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet Well you seem to be moving right along with your build. I wish I could get 1/4 that much time on my own stuff but oh well! By th eway nice cab dolly Kevin LFD Inc.

11-20-2006, 06:32 PM	#83
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet see i knew that they where those type a wheels __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

11-20-2006, 08:10 PM	#84
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet Am I the only one that notices that the "Bassett" wheels are a steel wheel, while Byrd's are aluminum? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-20-2006, 11:38 PM	#86
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet Well, if I am wrong, I'll admit it it, but this just doesn't look like a steel wheel to me. How about it Byrd, Steel or Aluminum? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-21-2006, 06:49 PM	#88
kylejamers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: washington Posts: 133	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet it appears to be a dirty aluminium wheel to my untrained eye

11-21-2006, 09:19 PM	#90
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,531	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet Will somebody please figure out just what these wheels are? It's killing me! Vette's have 8 slots, these have 9. Bassett wheels have 8 and are steel, no aluminum listed on site. Is this a one off set of wheels? Have you checked the bolt pattern size yet? I'm puzzled.... __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-21-2006, 09:45 PM	#92
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,531	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet Well the Vette's are 5x4 3/4, the trucks are 5x5. Do you suppose the hubs have been redrilled to make the wheels fit the truck? Naw, too many slots to be Vette wheels. I don't know what they are but I like 'em! Give a call around to find a wheel refinishing shop, one that repairs and refinishes alum wheels and see what they can do for them. With no obvious scrapes and gouges they should clean up real nice. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-21-2006, 11:51 PM	#94
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet No Harm, No Foul SCOTI! I just REALLY want to know what kind of wheels those are. It's driving me nuts. Byrd are there ANY stampings or marks on the back of the wheels? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 11-21-2006 at 11:52 PM.

11-27-2006, 02:52 PM	#96
bgangsta999 The Best Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 178	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet Thats an awesome story!!! Keep us up to date with the resto! __________________ 70 shortbed C10 -------SOLD------- 1972 Chevy C-10 l/b

11-28-2006, 12:47 AM	#98
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet Byrd, great project and nice post you have! Nice story and I'm sure Frank would be very proud of you and 'Frank'. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

11-28-2006, 01:48 PM	#100
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: My build up thread 67 small window short/fleet Awesome story and a great job you're doing. Stuff like this encourages us older guys to help kids who are interested in rebuilding and preserving "old iron". BTW, when you took the serpentine system fro the '89 'Burb, did you also take the water pump? When I did the serp on mine, I found that the pump runs in the opposite direction from the original. Great job and thanks for sharing!



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