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What is the correct wheel size for 1962. Can I get wheels from a full size Chevy in a salvage yard? What years will fit? I want to be sure that original hub caps will fit the wheels.
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Re: 1962 wheels
Ken, The original wheels for a 1962 are 15x5 with small nubs on the inner rim which help hold the wheel covers on. Without these you may loose your wheelcovers. There was also an optional 15x5.5 wheel which used the small passenger car hubcaps.Hope this helps -
Re: 1962 wheels
Ken, The original wheels for a 1962 are 15x5 with small nubs on the inner rim which help hold the wheel covers on. Without these you may loose your wheelcovers. There was also an optional 15x5.5 wheel which used the small passenger car hubcaps.Hope this helpsComment
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Re: 1962 wheels
Bob's right about the 'small nubs' on the wheels for holding the wheel covers. Odds you'll find correct/original wheels without spending substantially are slim.
Some opt for dual mode solution (driver/show) with real McCoy wheels and wheel covers for show and modern alloy/style wheels for driving. Original wheelcovers in good condition aren't inexpensive and ask yourself how you'll feel about leaving the car unattended for any length of time (get lunch, go potty, Etc.) with the original wheelcovers on it....
If wheelcovers are NOT original/pristine, passenger car wheels can be used with a 'safety belt' fastening approach. Some have welded 'bumps' on to simulate the reinforcement effects of the original wheels. Some have used quick/dirty approach -- get OD of wheel rim clean, lay a bead of clear RTV around to give some 'stiction' that's easy to clean up/remove as needed....Comment
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Re: 1962 wheels
Bob's right about the 'small nubs' on the wheels for holding the wheel covers. Odds you'll find correct/original wheels without spending substantially are slim.
Some opt for dual mode solution (driver/show) with real McCoy wheels and wheel covers for show and modern alloy/style wheels for driving. Original wheelcovers in good condition aren't inexpensive and ask yourself how you'll feel about leaving the car unattended for any length of time (get lunch, go potty, Etc.) with the original wheelcovers on it....
If wheelcovers are NOT original/pristine, passenger car wheels can be used with a 'safety belt' fastening approach. Some have welded 'bumps' on to simulate the reinforcement effects of the original wheels. Some have used quick/dirty approach -- get OD of wheel rim clean, lay a bead of clear RTV around to give some 'stiction' that's easy to clean up/remove as needed....Comment
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Re: 1962 wheels
Twelve years ago I bought a set with the nubs from GM. I don't know if they are still offered through GM but I thought the vendors still offer them. Granted they are not original but they are fine for a driver. Feel free to correct me guys, but I think the originals were welded and have a manufacturers stamp and the repo's are riveted. Odds are that a complete original set will be found only through an individual specializing in old Corvettes.Comment
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Re: 1962 wheels
Twelve years ago I bought a set with the nubs from GM. I don't know if they are still offered through GM but I thought the vendors still offer them. Granted they are not original but they are fine for a driver. Feel free to correct me guys, but I think the originals were welded and have a manufacturers stamp and the repo's are riveted. Odds are that a complete original set will be found only through an individual specializing in old Corvettes.Comment
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Re: 1962 wheels
Ken,
The 15X5" wheels that you need for your car can be obtained a couple of ways. The first is to get exactly what you need which is a welded wheel with the nubs to hold the wheel covers and these are expensive ($100.00 to $125.00 ea) or you can use 1955 or 1956 passenger car wheels which are the same except that they are rivited together. They will work fine , have the correct offset and cost much less ($25.00 to $50.00 ea) If your not going to show the car the rivited wheels are the best way to go.Comment
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Re: 1962 wheels
Ken,
The 15X5" wheels that you need for your car can be obtained a couple of ways. The first is to get exactly what you need which is a welded wheel with the nubs to hold the wheel covers and these are expensive ($100.00 to $125.00 ea) or you can use 1955 or 1956 passenger car wheels which are the same except that they are rivited together. They will work fine , have the correct offset and cost much less ($25.00 to $50.00 ea) If your not going to show the car the rivited wheels are the best way to go.Comment
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Re: 1962 wheels
Ken,
Rich mentioned using 55-56 passenger car wheels and Doug mentioned reproduction wheels. The passenger car wheels, while being riveted as opposed to welded, do have the large diameter valve stem like the original Corvette wheels. All the reproduction wheels that I have seen, including wheels purchased through Chevrolet, have the small diameter valve stem. I, myself, am using the passenger car wheels on my '60 and the look good. Take your pick, or try to find some original Corvette wheels.
By the way, rivets or welds aren't noticeable if you are using full wheelcovers unless you remove the covers, jack up the car, or crawl under it.Comment
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Re: 1962 wheels
Ken,
Rich mentioned using 55-56 passenger car wheels and Doug mentioned reproduction wheels. The passenger car wheels, while being riveted as opposed to welded, do have the large diameter valve stem like the original Corvette wheels. All the reproduction wheels that I have seen, including wheels purchased through Chevrolet, have the small diameter valve stem. I, myself, am using the passenger car wheels on my '60 and the look good. Take your pick, or try to find some original Corvette wheels.
By the way, rivets or welds aren't noticeable if you are using full wheelcovers unless you remove the covers, jack up the car, or crawl under it.Comment
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Re: 1962 wheels
Does the NCRS have spec for the brand and amount of RTV per wheel?
JPComment
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Re: 1962 wheels
Does the NCRS have spec for the brand and amount of RTV per wheel?
JPComment
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Re: 1962 wheels
I THINK THE CORRECT WHEELS HAS CUTOUTS LIKE 1/2 0F A FIGURE 8 ON INSIDE NEAR SPOTWELD. 2 PER SECTION OR 8 PER WHEELComment
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Re: 1962 wheels
I THINK THE CORRECT WHEELS HAS CUTOUTS LIKE 1/2 0F A FIGURE 8 ON INSIDE NEAR SPOTWELD. 2 PER SECTION OR 8 PER WHEELComment
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