Re: '69 L78 Nova in process
 

Most cars I saw in the 60's and 70's had black rims. I also worked at a Chevy Dealership and most car's had black rims. When I saw the Black Rims on your car it brought back memories of that time.

Re: '69 L78 Nova in process
 

While it is true most of the steel wheels were painted body color...my first L78 car, Forest Green 70 [back in 1973 [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]] had the 14 x 7 wheels and they were black from the factory. Not sure if this was a mistake or intentional?? I remember this because the car had Cragars and aftermarket tires on it when I bought it and the XT's were in the trunk.
**another interesting thing about that car..it had power steering and a 3.55 &quot;open&quot; rear.

wilma

Re: '69 L78 Nova in process
 

I don't know for sure I heard somewhere that if the car had dog dish on it they were body color. If it had the full caps they were painted black don't hold me to it.

Re: '69 L78 Nova in process
 

Yes that is true but at the dealership if they swapped wheel covers or hub caps,out of a stock unit, any thing could go out the door{it is not like it is today}. I still like the car and you are doing a big job on it,that is so cool.

Re: '69 L78 Nova in process
 

Looks great!

Re: '69 L78 Nova in process
 

Nova is now with my painter for the next 4-5 months. As I run him parts and progress payments, I'll post some occasional photos...https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-16892-016.jpg
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