Topic: Speaking of Wheel?????
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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.
|QUOTE|pozz33 said: Has any one ever had to use spacers to mount a set of wheels. I like wires and thought I would mount an extra set of tires I have on a set of used Crager 470s I picked up on my 71. They are 15x8s the same as my steel wheel but crager said that I need a spacer for Caliper clearence. There seems to be about 1/8 inch difference in the set back. 
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Years ago, I had an 81 cutlass, that had wire spoke hubcaps, and I installed Olds Ralley wheels. Only the wheels I bought were too wide, and they rubbed the tie rod ends. I went to a neighborhood parts store, and they had spacers that you could buy for that problem. i put them on, and they worked perfectly, with no problems. The only thing you need to watch is the length of the studs. Make sure they have a full nut of threads when tightened. I don't know if they are even available today though. They probably weren't safe....
|/QUOTE|Years ago, I had an 81 cutlass, that had wire spoke hubcaps, and I installed Olds Ralley wheels. Only the wheels I bought were too wide, and they rubbed the tie rod ends. I went to a neighborhood parts store, and they had spacers that you could buy for that problem. i put them on, and they worked perfectly, with no problems. The only thing you need to watch is the length of the studs. Make sure they have a full nut of threads when tightened. I don't know if they are even available today though. They probably weren't safe....
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Henry,
Bring over a wrench, a thickness caliper, a subway club sandwich and a beer this weekend and I'd be happy to precisely measure my Cragar spacers. FYI, there is a spacer behind the rim and a thick washer over the rim (but under the lug).
- I cant be more than a 45 minute drive 
Bring over a wrench, a thickness caliper, a subway club sandwich and a beer this weekend and I'd be happy to precisely measure my Cragar spacers. FYI, there is a spacer behind the rim and a thick washer over the rim (but under the lug).
- I cant be more than a 45 minute drive Former Member
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
Joined: 11/24/2001
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop
454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes
2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
Ok, this is driving me nuts.
Glen, do you actually see words in the post from pozz33 that you responded to? Every post I see from him has no words in it, just two little xx and a graphic.
Glen, do you actually see words in the post from pozz33 that you responded to? Every post I see from him has no words in it, just two little xx and a
graphic.
Lifetime MemberGlenn,
In this particular case
you're not going nuts or seeing things. The postings were edited by their author.
Jim O.
In this particular case
you're not going nuts or seeing things. The postings were edited by their author.Jim O.
Jim Olson 
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
Joined: 11/24/2001
Posts: 962
Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop
454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes
2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
Darn, now I will have to look for another reason to try applying for disability
Thanks Jim !
Thanks Jim !
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