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Post by wills30 on Mar 22, 2011 23:43:08 GMT -5
would centerline auto drag rims be correct for the 68 error. i see alot of cragars and keystone ,and steelie. so may question would be would centerline auto drag be correct for 68.
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Post by Dave Schultz on Mar 23, 2011 7:19:41 GMT -5
Wheel style isn't a tech item in Nostalgia Drag racing. I have ProStars on most of my junk. If you are asking if there were any wheels that looked like the Centerlines in 68 -- I don't recall any that looked exactly like that.  |
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Post by fastdiesel on Mar 23, 2011 8:01:35 GMT -5
If you're being a period correct, putist...you would have to stick with slots (steel or Ansen) , Crager S/S, Keystone Klassic, chrome reverse, painted steel, etc.
I think the old stuff looks cool. I wanted Crager S/S on the Malibu, but they were heavy as boat anchors, and the unilugs were a definite no-no....
I personally don't think modern wheels take away from the "nostalgia" of Nostalgia racing (unless you have a car that looks like a time capsule). My 2 cents....
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Post by bobmosher on Mar 23, 2011 9:05:38 GMT -5
I,ve been looking at newer vintage wheels one thing to consider is lug nut style availability, shank or tapered and which is stronger and what is offered in the wheel you like. Also backspacing, width, ect.
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Post by wills30 on Mar 23, 2011 9:40:04 GMT -5
i was thinking slots, i have two sets of centerlines . i'M trying to , keep the period correct , on my car . or chase the period of correctness . thanks for your comments
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Post by fastdiesel on Mar 24, 2011 18:23:43 GMT -5
Haven't seen them (in person, on a Nostalgia car), but the new M/T's Pro-5 look fairly original.
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Post by wills30 on Mar 25, 2011 1:12:38 GMT -5
thanks for the input . i think I'm either going to find a nice set of slots or keep the centerlines on it , one of you stated . if it not going to be 100 %, it don't make sense in building it , well that kinda true , I'm not trying to build something thats going to upset any one , or copy any one because , they have the copy right , or it was their idea , i love the 70'S , and that in the error i grew up in , i don't know any big names racers of that error , and I'm not .trying to chase any one or make them feel that I'm out to steal their fame . I'm not to much into the pro street tubed car and i not looking to build a tube classis car , i am building my car all old school . big pipes- large tires -4 speed- and a out standing paint job , i have a note book and photo book with different points i am trying to capture , the bad part of this , I'm still building my motor , I've got close to 10.000. in it now and i need anther 5.000 to complete it . so this is why I'm on your board , if i can't get some support from the people that are doing the really olds school racing , and have lived this error , i will never reach my goal . i have to cars . my 68 olds 442 which i chose for this .and my 67 cutlass to cruise around and enjoy my daze off , i understand the 67 , would be in legal terms of being legal , but its all org .down to the ac. the 68 i found in a middle of a corn Field looking to be saved ,and beside i like the body stye . so thank you , for those that have input , willie
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Post by Dave Schultz on Mar 25, 2011 10:57:47 GMT -5
Whatever you do -- do go with the Uni-lug style for racing.
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Post by texoutsider on Mar 26, 2011 19:17:34 GMT -5
Whatever you do -- do go with the Uni-lug style for racing. Looks like a typo there Dave............Never use the unilug on a race car.....Most of ours are 5/8s........ M. |
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Post by Dave Schultz on Mar 27, 2011 13:41:33 GMT -5
My bad -- that's what I meant -- don't use the wheels that have the cam type off washers for the lugs so they work with Mopar/Ford or Chevy. They loosen up easy. I have Keystone Klassics on my Magnum -- and I have to tighten every couple hundred miles until I replace them.
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Post by fastdiesel on Mar 27, 2011 21:19:37 GMT -5
'67 Cutlass (cloned 442 maybe? Lightweight F85?) would be cool.
Some big 455 Rocket power.
I can see it. I like it!
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