Hello, I read about those dates in the JG and other sources. Remember a good article in Hot Rod mag celebrating 40th aniv. I would like to know what was the typical configuration of the wheels concerning the dates. All the wheels used to have the same date or small/big variations were found in original wheels cars? If I want to buy KH rallyes should I look for the exact same date in the set? Thanks for all your help. Roberto NCRS #30019 RMC
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Re: 1070 Rally wheel dates
'Lil Red's wheels varied over about a three week span (two wheels actually wacked the same date code). Dates preceeded late Apr body build by about three months (all in Jan '71). This was what St. Louis was doing about one year after your 'El C' rolled down the line.... -
Re: 1070 Rally wheel dates
'Lil Red's wheels varied over about a three week span (two wheels actually wacked the same date code). Dates preceeded late Apr body build by about three months (all in Jan '71). This was what St. Louis was doing about one year after your 'El C' rolled down the line....Comment
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PS
Beware buying used original steel wheels. If warped, dented, or out of round, it's a pricey proposition HERE to have 'em trued. I paid about $90/wheel to have 'Lil Red's originals re-worked (within 20 mils of true in both axis of rotation as well as lateral).
Process is labor intensive (might be a steal in your country though). Wheels are mounted on 'dummy' spindles and spun slowly against a dial micrometer. High spot is found, wheel is removed and WHAM! -- struck with hammer. Process iterates until wheel is in spec.
Not rocket science, but the 'art' of knowing where to wack, how hard, with what hammer/mallet is a skill. Also, techs who do the work wear ear protectors and still hear 'ringing' phantoms well after a day in the shop!Comment
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PS
Beware buying used original steel wheels. If warped, dented, or out of round, it's a pricey proposition HERE to have 'em trued. I paid about $90/wheel to have 'Lil Red's originals re-worked (within 20 mils of true in both axis of rotation as well as lateral).
Process is labor intensive (might be a steal in your country though). Wheels are mounted on 'dummy' spindles and spun slowly against a dial micrometer. High spot is found, wheel is removed and WHAM! -- struck with hammer. Process iterates until wheel is in spec.
Not rocket science, but the 'art' of knowing where to wack, how hard, with what hammer/mallet is a skill. Also, techs who do the work wear ear protectors and still hear 'ringing' phantoms well after a day in the shop!Comment
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Thanks for your help Jack. Interesting to know those dates and this is another corvette trade off situation, new vs old for a driver. I will need to go Himalayas to think about it... Many shops here deal with wheel repairing as you mention. Gracias, Roberto NCRS #30019 RMCComment
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Re: PS
Thanks for your help Jack. Interesting to know those dates and this is another corvette trade off situation, new vs old for a driver. I will need to go Himalayas to think about it... Many shops here deal with wheel repairing as you mention. Gracias, Roberto NCRS #30019 RMCComment
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Re: 1070 Rally wheel dates
Roberto,
My 70 rims, all five, are within a day or so. Within a week or two is probably the most likely for the average Corvette of our vintage. Hope this helps.
TonyTonyComment
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Re: 1070 Rally wheel dates
Roberto,
My 70 rims, all five, are within a day or so. Within a week or two is probably the most likely for the average Corvette of our vintage. Hope this helps.
TonyTonyComment
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