'69 L78 Nova in process

[Plowman]

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.

[WILMASBOYL78]

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

[my69rat]

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.

[Plowman]

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.

[1969l78]

Looks great!

[SeattleCarGuy]

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...