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Here is my beast....... Rich

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...icture6008.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...icture5995.jpg

With Hurst Slicks out back

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...icture4024.jpg

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Looks great Rich. That Nova and Grady's Nova are the 2 cars I based my Cragar/cheater slick wheel package on. BTW Rich, do I see stickers on those tow tabs?

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That is a great looking car Rich!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Bill...I always thought that was the case...but, in Colvin's Book Chevy by the Numbers 65-69 he lists a 14 x 6 Chevelle SS Wheel with both codes...YA and AO.*page 321
Maybe this is a misprint in his book [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

Thanks...wilma </div></div>

I'm not sure what they mean by SS wheels on Chevelles Tom. I'm talking about the wheels on my El Camino in my sig. Those SS wheels didn't start until 69, and they were all 14&quot;x 7&quot; wide. Maybe Colvin's is talking about the Rally wheels/they came in many different sizes...14&quot;,15&quot; and 6&quot;, 7&quot;, &amp; 8&quot; wide. The 14&quot;x7&quot; SS wheels on my Elky are the only ones I know of, that Chevy used.

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Yes, Rich, Grady and Bill have done a great job. Here is another example of how you can't go wrong with Cragars on a Nova.
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ACN2011178.jpg


Here are some other choices. Spyders? They are probably easier to find than old Keystones. These Keystone are not like the ones you can buy today.
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ldsSpyders.jpg/PxTx/Funston002.jpg.html]http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...Funston002.jpg[/URL]
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ACN2011192.jpg

I know I've got more examples. Let me see what I can dig up.

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<span style="font-weight: bold">I couldn't post all the Nova pics I have with Cragar wheels, but here are just a few more since they look so good.</span>

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...psf0605178.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps986fc796.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps032df207.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps858a94b1.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps11ad9297.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...psb520873c.jpg

<span style="font-weight: bold">How about some aluminum slots?</span>

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps3ae1fdd0.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps9bd449a4.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...psf0775c59.jpg

<span style="font-weight: bold">Another set of Keystone wheels, but the black rim out back and any mag up front is pretty bad ass on a Nova!
</span>
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...psbcb232dc.jpg

<span style="font-weight: bold">Spiders again!
</span>
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps3499d7bc.jpg

<span style="font-weight: bold">As much as wheels are fun, I think Nova's have some of the coolest options for lump'ed hoods. L88, Stinger, Grump Lump, Plexi, etc. another great bolt on for a bit of summer fun!</span>

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps7df48835.jpg

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AHHH, Shallcross Bros. Pro Stock nova! One of my favorites! A Jenkins Competition motor. Is Tommy Johnson's a Gibb Nova?

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Well, Cragars are what I'll do on my 68 for sure. Just have to decide on tires. Thinking BFG Radial T/A's with 235/60/15's for real world driving, and I plan on doing trips, life is short.

But, the Wide Ovals just have that killer old school look. Not sure what would fit / look best. G60 x 15's or 14'S?

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don't know I would do G's in the front. Maybe just the back? 14's would be ok. That is what they came with. A little taller and wider in the back then in the front in my opinion.

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https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...9-dsc_0712.jpg

The car looks hot! Since you already have the radials, go with the Wide Ovals!

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That Econo Blaster Nova just reminds me so much of all the Novas around when I was growing up, love it.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...9-dsc_0712.jpg

The car looks hot! Since you already have the radials, go with the Wide Ovals! </div></div>

Boy, dumb me! Good point about radials already on the car.

So, right now my 215/70/14's are 25.9 high, same as stock I believe. 3.73 posi rear,so my speedo is correct. My 14 x 6 Torq Thrust wheels have 3.375 backspacing.

Now, how about Wide Ovals F60 x 15? These would be 25.9 high but much wider. The Cragars would be 15 x 7 with 4.125 backspacing. My car has the front 4 piston caliper factory front brakes.

How would that fit &amp; look? Anybody have pics of F60 x 15's on a Nova?

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Go with something DRC and let us know how you make out. Do like most of us do....have a driver set of radials with the Cragars or Torques and have a &quot;local&quot; driver set of Cragars and nylon thumpers. Maybe get a hold of Donny White (GTO DON) and visit his vast assortment of tires and wheel combos at his shop. That may help make up your mind. He lives in Philly.

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That's a good idea Sam...GTO Don has many rare original and repo tires to choose from. Bound to find a good set there for sure.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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15's are easier tires to find. The largest 14&quot; Goodyear available is a G70-14. I do not know what Coker has. For 15&quot; Goodyears, you have E, F, and G in 70 series. For 60 series, you have E, F, G, and L's!!!!

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old school torque thrusts 14x7.5 with f70x14's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...0-18165211.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P8260194.jpg

No real side shots of it in strip mode but heres a cool picture.
I run steel 14x7 with mt et drag 28x9.0-15 on the rears

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psd1633aa0.jpg

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Rose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tom, 69 Chevelles came with 7&quot; SS wheels not 6&quot;.... The 68 Chevelle was the last year for 6&quot; wheels in SS Chevelles, and those were rally wheels. As far as I know, no one makes a 6&quot; SS wheel. </div></div>

Bill...I always thought that was the case...but, in Colvin's Book Chevy by the Numbers 65-69 he lists a 14 x 6 Chevelle SS Wheel with both codes...YA and AO.*page 321
Maybe this is a misprint in his book [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

Thanks...wilma </div></div>

Misprint for sure... they never made a 14x6 SS wheel, however Motorwheel did produce that style wheel in a 6&quot; wide size, I used to have a chrome set of them in a GM bolt pattern.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallHurst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">15's are easier tires to find. The largest 14&quot; Goodyear available is a G70-14. I do not know what Coker has. For 15&quot; Goodyears, you have E, F, and G in 70 series. For 60 series, you have E, F, G, and L's!!!! </div></div>

15s always look too big on a nova to me. Fat tires on 14's are cool though.

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That rally Nova looks just great on the street and track set ups!!!!

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X2! That pic of it hookin' is a trophy itself!

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That is a GREAT looking Nova!!! I'm digging the track pic.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]


BIG

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Hey Jefferson - what are those tires (make/size) on your racing photo?

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Bill, those are NMW decals that I put on the tow tabs... A member here on the site sells them on ebay. His ebay name is tjada and he has a set on for sale right now for 9 bucks, eBay item number:
201014732510

Rich

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Thanks Rich. They're mine!!

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-rear69zee.jpg
Cragars and N50s for sure !

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More Cragers on a Deuce.

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Love that color and more Cragers on a Deuce too.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">More Cragers on a Deuce. </div></div>

Oh yea, 68!

What are the wheels / tire specs on that one?

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Off hand I do not know but I will get them for you. The car is in storage at the moment.

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All the examples are great but these are the best examples of Cragar wheels/tires.

It looks best if you can fill the wheel wells....front and back. IMO

Kurt

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps986fc796.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...cture60081.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...-100_41821.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...cn20111781.jpg

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http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...21&amp;page=17

This thread has some good info. Here is a great one from it:

15x4.5 Fronts 195/65/15
15x8 Rears 5 3/8&quot; backspacing 275/60/15



http://s892.photobucket.com/user/New...S/IMG_0030.jpg

I would run an L60 out back and prefer the tallest skinny I could up front, but the rim sizes and offset are right!

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http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/a...S/IMG_0030.jpg

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Thats cool. Cal Tracs and all. I bet that car runs good!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/a...S/IMG_0030.jpg </div></div>

That sits real nice, what are the wheel (size &amp; backspace) / tire specs if you don't mind?

Cragars are sooooo period correct.
 

I have 8&quot; rear mounted on L60x15 and 4.5&quot; up front on F78-15 Firestones. Lousy ride; great look.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...n_100_1124.jpg

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DRCBOWTIE</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/a...S/IMG_0030.jpg </div></div>

That sits real nice, what are the wheel (size &amp; backspace) / tire specs if you don't mind?</div></div>

DRC, you are still asking those questions about size and backspacing?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jefferson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.carsmoveus.com/wp-content...vroletNova.jpg </div></div>

THAT THING IS SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What sizes are on there?

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In the post just before the pic are the specs.

15x4.5 Fronts 195/65/15
15x8 Rears 5 3/8&quot; backspacing 275/60/15

For some reason my link was broken. Doing things on my phone, it was just easier to post the pic in a new post. Sorry for the confusion.

My point was the 5 3/8th back space. I think that is the most you can do on a 15x8 Cragar. I think a true L60 on the back with the right offset Cragr will be a huge hit at all the events you'll drive to. I actually think the car I posted sits a bit too low in the front. I would lean towards a taller tire there, but the 15x4.5 wheel it right in my book.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DRCBOWTIE</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/a...S/IMG_0030.jpg </div></div>

That sits real nice, what are the wheel (size &amp; backspace) / tire specs if you don't mind? </div></div>

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DRCBOWTIE</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/a...S/IMG_0030.jpg </div></div>

That sits real nice, what are the wheel (size &amp; backspace) / tire specs if you don't mind?</div></div>

DRC, you are still asking those questions about size and backspacing? </div></div>

I'm from Jersey, I ain't that bright.