Topic: Alluminum Wheels
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moro, IL - USA
Joined: 2/11/2002
Posts: 406
Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
I remember reading something about polishing aluminum wheels with a polishing compound from Mothers. Whoever did it, said that it took a lot of elbow grease, but the final results were great. Sounds like a wintertime job, while watching Rams Football, Blues Hockey... Bet you can't tell where I'm from!!! 

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I recently sanded and polished my wheels on my '77. It did take a long time, but it was worth it. There are some pics if you click the link in my sig. There is one good shot with the back wheel sanded and polished while nothing was done to the front, you can really see the difference. I used Mothers aluminum polish on my wheels... it works good. As far as rubber goes, I have some Goodyear Eagle GT IIs and I like them a lot. They hold up well and provide good traction.
1977 Corvette EX-L48
383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's

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Eastern part of, CT - USA
Joined: 1/29/2002
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Vette(s): White 73 convertible - 350/auto, A/C PS, PB, PW, leather, t/t, two tops
Also had a 69 t-top 20 years ago
I will check at work for the name, but there is a company making billet aluminum reproductions of ralleye wheels in 16 - 18 inch sizes. That would be the best of both worlds - classic styling and modern rubber. For 15" tires, I thought all 70's vettes came with Radial T/As. Joe
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Conesus, NY - USA
Joined: 2/27/2002
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Vette(s): 1976 L-48 Stingray Orange Flame with Black Interior
Hate to tell ya this blk79 but I'm a RED WINGS fan. Sorry, GO WINGS
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Former Member
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moro, IL - USA
Joined: 2/11/2002
Posts: 406
Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
The red wings have a great team, except for 1 player. I didn't like him when he played for the Blues. What a crybaby. Excuse me, a Rich CRYBABY....
I think they kind of met their match in Colorado. Whoever wins between these two should win the Cup....
By the way, You can beat the Blues, But the Lions had better watch out for the RAMS......
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I think they kind of met their match in Colorado. Whoever wins between these two should win the Cup....

By the way, You can beat the Blues, But the Lions had better watch out for the RAMS......

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