I know they use the "space-saver"(yellow rims!) spares on the '78 Pace cars, but I don't know if they were used on the 77s. They should all be 15" x 8" rims, and the carrier will hold an 8" wide rim/tire combo. The cars that came with the "space-saver" spares had adjustable tubs, to accomodate the smaller spare, or the regular 8" rims.
What size tire was on the smaller rim you have?

Joel,

The spare had a 15" tire mounted on it. I measured the bead width and it is 7" opposed to the other 4 which are 8".  I will skip sandblasting the spare and order a replacement 8 X 15. I see Ecklers sells both 7 X 15 and 8 X 15.

I found this car rotting away in New Englands harsh environment about 4 years ago.  She needed nearly everything.  She suffered from inexperienced mechanics, bondo and neglect!!  I'm trying to give her new life. I am keeping her mainly original, with a only few modifications.  She'll never win a "Top Flight", but to me she's priceless!!

Thanks,

Mel

Karmel7738865.3373263889

Wow Mel!  It's great to hear of the rescue of another C3.  Sadly many were used and abused over the years.  Good luck with the resto!

John

The '68 Vettes had 7" rims. If it is a original, GM ralley rim, it is worth some $$ to a '68 owner, as they are really scarce these days!! Check the date, by the valve stem hole, and the code, to verify.

[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]The '68 Vettes had 7" rims. If it is a original, GM ralley rim, it is worth some $$ to a '68 owner, as they are really scarce these days!! Check the date, by the valve stem hole, and the code, to verify. [/QUOTE]

The stamping to the left of the stem is K1-5  10.

The stamping to the right of the stem is 27 either P or F(hard read), W.

Perhaps I have a bargin for a 68 owner!!

Can't find anything on these codes, not sure what they mean??

Thanks,

Mel

[QUOTE=jrflyboyVP2]

Wow Mel!  It's great to hear of the rescue of another C3.  Sadly many were used and abused over the years.  Good luck with the resto!

John

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Thanks John, just doing my part and loving every minute of it!!

K = Kelsey(the manufacturer)
1 = Chevrolet
5 = year
10 = Oct
27 = 27th day of Oct.
The '68 wheel should have an "AG" stamp to the right of the valve stem.
Looks like you have a '75 rim, for something other than a 'Vette. Most likely a Camaro, Chevelle, or something. They did not have the ralley wheels in '65, so it has to be '75. Adams' Apple38865.6382291667

If this helps, I was just reading through the GM restoration package that I
received, and found the following factory info on the spare tire/wheel for
a 1978:

wheel: 15x5

tire: P195/80D15 bias ply

[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]K = Kelsey(the manufacturer)
1 = Chevrolet
5 = year
10 = Oct
27 = 27th day of Oct.
The '68 wheel should have an "AG" stamp to the right of the valve stem.
Looks like you have a '75 rim, for something other than a 'Vette. Most likely a Camaro, Chevelle, or something. They did not have the ralley wheels in '65, so it has to be '75. [/QUOTE]

I found out the "FW" stamped wheel was supplied with the 1975 Chevelle and Monte Carlo if they had the Rally Wheel option.

Mystery solved.  I ordered a replacement 8 X 15 from Ecklers today.  I dropped the other 4 freshly painted wheels of at the body shop this morning.   Sure hope the car is painted by the end of the week.  May have to take pre-PF vacation to get her all back together in time!!

Thanks to all!!!

Mel