WELL..............

[oldskydog]

I would be surprised if he will give you the name due to all the privacy laws. Did you get them to fix the low hp tach that wasn't working? I hope you had them put it on a lift to check out the frame. That's where the rust issues show up on these cars from the east and midwest, especially around the rear spring hangar and the rear crossmember. The only 15x5.5 wheels you will find are aftermarket or later 63-66 Corvette. The original RPO 256 wide wheels are at least $2000 each if you can find them, then you will need the correct 60 poverty caps to go with them. Too bad it has the hardtop, I wanted to sell you the one I have.
BTW, I have an original shifter if you get tired of that girlie-man stick.....also have a T-10, tail light protectors and side cove trim, 340 hp intake and AFB and probably a few other things laying around.
What 327 does it have?
So many questions, so little time.

 

[Barry Taylor]

Boy Phil, after watching the video, that really is a beautiful, red, sexy, loud, Volvo. I agree with Brodie on the wheels and your choice on the new ones. Well maybe “redlines” I had reservations about the non original steering wheel, but at your age it’ll be a lot easier for you to roll in and crawl out of it. A video would be nice. Ask me how i know. Smaller wheel and tilt,tele column were the first things i got for mine. I Love the car!!

 

[Phil Reed]

Hey Daddy.......what's you T-10, date, condition, 2:54 or 2:20, rebuilt or not, synchros good, and do you provide free delivery?????? Know that's a lot to ask!!!! Need and original shifter too. Do you have a 553???
We are coming to to see Tom Jacobson's new place sometime this winter. Would make your stop also. Are original rims 15x5 or 15x5 1/2????
Thanks!!!!

 

[Tim]

Awesome Car Phil!!congrats!

 

[1958 delivery]

Why bother to change from a muncie to a T10? Just drive it. The only thing that really needs changing are those fugly wheels.
Original wheels shoud be 15x5, repops are $115ea BUT not sure if you're going to have fitment issue with the disc brakes.
The disc brakes should be the same as the one I sell and mine fit original wheels BUT wheel vintiques, the manufacturer of the wheels says they don't fit disc brakes so I would buy 1 from Summit and try it, if it fits buy the other 3, if not send it back to summit

 

[Don Jacks]

What difference does it make whether they're 5 or 5.5 Phil? That car has been wisely converted to disc brakes and that usually means that the stock wheels will no longer work.Since the car has the original hub caps,just go with the 65-66 Vette wheel since the 65 and up Vettes had discs.

 

[1958 delivery]

The full hubcaps require wheels with nubs

 

[1958 delivery]

American Racing torq thrust are period correct and look good then there is no disc brake issue.

 

[Phil Reed]

Mike....they told me it had to be a 15," to clear the brakes. I'm just trying to find out the original width. With a 15x5 with a 3.5 back set work with the disc break?
Thanks for your imfo!!!!

 

[1958 delivery]

15x5 3.5" BS. Real originals fit I don't know for sure if Wheel Vintiques do

 

[1958 delivery]

Mike....they told me it had to be a 15," to clear the brakes. I'm just trying to find out the original width. With a 15x5 with a 3.5 back set work with the disc break?
Thanks for your imfo!!!!

15" isn't so much the problem, it's the shallow back side of original wheels that hits the caliper face. My kit fits original 15" wheels, you should have the same kit, I've seen no others unless it has wilwood which I doubt.

 

[oldskydog]

Original 62 wheel was 15x5K with .56 offset and full wheelcovers (same as 55-57 pass). The RPO wheel was 15x5.5K with .44 offset and 1960 full size pass car hubcaps. You might be able to use 67 ralley wheels for disc brakes but not sure if they will hold the full wheelcovers.

 

[Phil Reed]

I gotta use the original hubcaps.!!!!!!!!

 

[1958 delivery]

I gotta use the original hubcaps.!!!!!!!!

The Wheel Vintique 15x5 with 3.5" back space will probably clear the disc brakes, I'd bet on it BUT to be safe just order one from Summit and test it on the front. They give you free returns if it doesn't. That way you're not out for all 4 just in case they don't clear. Or you can order all four and still return them if it doesn't fit. You just say you don't like the quality. You don't even have to get their approval before you return, they supply a return label when you buy.

 

[bjburnout]

Congrats Phil.......as Cecil says wish I still had mine. Owned it 28 years and sold in a weak moment....
Here's my pal Rusty about to jump in....

 

[oldskydog]

I have a correct shifter as long as you don't expect NOS. Also have Wonderbar, hood (maybe even with a hole in it for the blower you always wanted), trunklid, side cove mouldings, 553 bell repaired but needs some finish work (don't laugh, remember I'm cheap). The T-10 is in pieces, some assembly and parts replacement required.....probably wrong date 5-62 and 63 VIN stamp so it must be small bearing. 61-62 hardtop.

 

[oldskydog]

Congrats Phil.......as Cecil says wish I still had mine. Owned it 28 years and sold in a weak moment....
Here's my pal Rusty about to jump in....
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Is that white or Almond Beige?

 

[bjburnout]

You mean like this Cecil................Phil buy Cecil's hood.......

 

[bjburnout]

Is that white or Almond Beige?

The Vette is white.........Rusty could have been a dark almond beige.......car was a driver NOM.....but lotsa fun...

 

[Fuzz1957]

Just for Phil and Candy - https://imvdb.com/video/prince/little-red-corvette

Fuzz

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